Gild the Golden Arrow

After much time, I have finally got round to adding the “Golden Arrow” Regalia to Hornby 70004 William Shakespeare. I also fitted a vacuum pipe, coupling hook and

Trago Mills – a brief visit

There are three Trago Mills stores in the Westcountry, two in Cornwall (Falmouth and Liskeard) and another in Devon located off the A38 in between Newton Abbott and Bovey Tracey. This article looks briefly

Goodrington Sands to Broadsands – A Great Steam Railway Walk

Seeing as we are finally getting a glimpse of a real summer, it is high time that I publish this post about a fantastic walk that can be had along a stretch of the Paignton and Dartmouth Railway in Devon. Fantastic views of both the railway and Torbay are to be had. Funnily enough, my wife…

My Journey in becoming a Steam Enthusiast, Part 6 – The Watercress Line (1997)

1997 was a significant year for the Watercress Line, as it marked it’s 20th anniversary as a preserved railway. My father and I visited the line twice that year. The line’s impressive home fleet was supplemented by some very special visitors. Continuing from last week’s post, here are a selection of photographs of the Watercress…

Pannier Power on the South Devon Railway

As can be seen by the number of posts published in the past few days, a visit to the South Devon Railway is an experience not to be missed. The beautiful route, the attractions nearby, the loco yard, the model railways all make it a very special place. Todays post looks at the two locomotives…

Hornby LNER A4 class review

Last week, Locoyard followers were given the opportunity to vote for the next model review. The Bachmann N class and Hornby A4 won with the same number of votes. Today see’s the Hornby A4 class go through the Locoyardometer! Class: Gresley A4 Pacfic Use: Express Passenger Region: London and North Eastern Railway Era: 1935-1966 Preserved examples: 4464 (60019) Bittern – mainline certified, based at Southall Depot 4468 (60022)…

A day out on the South Devon Railway Part 2 – Staverton and Totnes

Following from the previous post is a continuation of the journey along the South Devon Railway from Staverton to Totnes Littlehempston. We start with the very picturesque rural branchline station of Staverton. Staverton is a smal rural atation with a short platform, so if you wish to get off, make sure you are in a correct carriage (usually the first two…

Brixham Sweet Train!

Whilst on holiday in Devon, I couldn’t resist snapping this picture with my phone! This is a 00 scale class 08 diesel shunter with a train load of sweets, taken in a shop window in Brixham.

A day out on the South Devon Railway Part 1 – Buckfastleigh

The South Devon Railway runs along a very picturesque part of the country and is a very enjoyable ride. It has many points of interest and tourist attractions either near or along the line. I have summarised the journey in a previous post (click here), but having had a ride on the line last Sunday, I thought it…

My Journey in becoming a Steam Enthusiast, Part 6 – The Watercress Line (up to and including 1996)

Regular readers of this blog will no doubt be very familiar with the Watercress Line! It is a railway I visit regularly now, but when growing up one that I visited relatively infrequently. However, these early visits nevertheless were regular and enjoyable enough to go a long way in sowing the seeds of becoming a steam enthusiast! Going back…