Always left wondering what to get the railway enthusiast in your life for Xmas? Then, may we suggest the UK Heritage Hub endorsed DVDs featuring the SVRs Autumn Steam Gala. The DVD will be 50 mins long and priced at £10. A sample of the DVD can be found below. Anyone wishing to get their…
This week’s model star is prestigious member of the Locoyard fleet. A special member of the BR Standard 7MT Britannia class; 70004 William Shakespeare is a popular prototype despite it no longer being with us.
This weekend will see the steam operated Keighley and Worth Valley line invaded by powerful shiny green locomotives from the West Country. The heritage line based in Haworth, home of the Bronte’s is gearing up for its largest steam event of the year. It promises to be bigger and better than ever before with many…
North Eastern Railway (NER) No. 66 Aerolite’s history is one of modification and change. Originally a 2-2-2WT (well tank), 66 was constructed in 1869 as a replacement to another locomotive with the same name that had been destroyed in a collision in the previous year. The first modification came in 1886 when side tanks were…
November is a special month here at locoyard, when Movember is celebrated! As before; at locoyard we will be holding a celebration to spread awareness of men’s health issues. There will be a different Movember competition this year – there will be a small prize for a randomly selected entry and in return for this,…
On Sunday 29th September the Gwili Railway held their Anything Goes gala, this was the first gala the railway had done for a number of years and a small group fancied having a go at organising one. It was planned to aim it not only at the enthusiast market but also the families who are…
Image courtesy of Simon Beedie Bookings are steaming in for the first ever Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway ‘Fish & Chip Steam Train Specials’ as part of their Autumn Steam Gala. On Saturday 19 October, visitors can enjoy real ale from a local brewery and award-winning fish & chips, brought in especially for passengers on the evening…
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Perhaps that genuine buzz looking at the who’s who of names from the history of our UK branch of the hobby engraved in the Visitors Cup, is a touch of what it feels like to be a rock and roll star! The layout won the Manchester Model Railway Societies Visitors…
The Midland Railway’s 4F 3835 class numbered 197 examples. The class were tough and reliable and construction of the class continued by the LMS, albeit with lower chimneys and dome plus switched from right to left hand drive by the LMS. Hornby produce a model of the LMS-built type, which is an old Airfix model…
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