B473 – Ex-LBSCR E4 Class 0-6-2 Tank
Saturday 23rd March 2013 will see the re-opening of the rail link between Sheffield Park and East Grinstead.
Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 5MT – 73082 Camelot
This is the first BR standard class locomotive to feature in the Model of the week series. Once again, we shall be looking at the history of the prototype, illustrated by pictures of Bachmann’s rendition of the model (click here for the model review).
Inspiration for an Artist – Guest Blog Post from Stephen Bedser of Cornish Inc
Tonight we have a very special guest blog post from a fantastic artist, Stephen Bedser. Stephen has kindly written an article about how he became an artist who specialises in heritage scenes. I would strongly recommend you visit http://www.cornishinc.co.uk to see more of his fantastic works. Stephen can also be found on twitter (click here),…
Ex-LSWR T9 class – 30120
One of the biggest stars of the Watercress Line’s Great Spring Steam Gala
Crackington Quay, Benter Railway, Burnbridge, Courthare Junction – Solent Model Railway Group International Exhibition of Model Railways 2013 Part 4
Tonight is the fourth part of a series of blog posts (click here for part 1, click here for part 2 and click here for part 3), showing some of the Model layouts that could be seen at the Solent Model Railway Group’s Exhibition held on the 23rd and 24 February 2013. Crackington Quay –…
The Most Famous Steam Locomotive?
Please click here or on the pictures above to find out more details on how to nominate the most famous steam locomotive in the world!
Bachmann’s 2013 Range
As a model railway brand; Bachmann have proven themselves to be real heavyweights. The past few years have seen them produce models for the mainstream that would not have seemed possible a few years ago, particularly when it comes to model locomotive’s that sit in the spectrum between high-end express and low-budget shunters; an area…
GWR Large Prairie Tank 5101 class – 5164
Although a last minute stand-in for the withdrawn 3717 City of Truro; the Severn Valley Railway’s large prairie tank 5164 nevertheless added some variety to
Model of the Week – Southern Railways 850 Lord Nelson
Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! This week we look at the history of the prototype represented by Locoyard’s much modified Bachmann 850 Lord Nelson. The Lord Nelson class was the end result of Richard Maunsell’s ambitious challenge to produce a locomotive capable of hauling 500 ton trains at an average speed…
The View From Locoyard – UK Heritage Hub Newsletter Issue 18
UK Heritage Hub have just published newsletter edition 18 and in it is “The View From Locoyard” which has a new article and with it an opportunity for your input! Click here to download and read it!
Loco Yard 