92220 Evening Star Detailing update (Hornby Railroad)
Just a finishing touch to my Hornby Railroad 92220 Evening Star Project, the simple addition of
Hornby Ex-LSWR M7 Review
Class: LSWR M7 Use: Express Passenger Region: (London & South Western Railway) Southern Era: 1897-1964 Preserved examples: LSWR 245 – National Collection (static display) SR 53 – Swanage Railway (operational) Manufacturer: Hornby Models Reviewed: Hornby R2840 Southern Railway 42 (click here for more info) Hornby R2924 Southern Railway 51 (click here for more info) Hornby R2503 Southern Railway 357 (click…
A New Edition to the Fleet!
Apologies for the lack of posts this week, unfortunately work commitments have made it impossible to get a chance to breath! It’s not all been bad though and I’m pleased to announce that there is now a third M7 tank (this one being a long-frame version) to add to the yard! All in Southern olive…
Sunday Services
A short post tonight to let my followers know that for the first time in ages, there will be a few days without Locoyard blog updates. Normal services should resume by the end of the coming week, when the yard will be preparing for Jubilee celebrations! Happy modelling folks 🙂
Binky’s Big Adventure in Alresford!
Todays post is one of what could be described as set of coincidences or perhaps even destiny; that lead to finding a special book! Let’s start with a little bit of background… Firstly, my beautiful wife is an avid teddy bear enthusiast. This is great for me because it allows me to pursue my hobby!…
Kent & East Sussex Railway – more memories from the 1990’s
As promised on Saturday, here are a few photographs taken whilst growing up alongside the Kent and East Sussex Railway. For starters, the picture below was taken in 1993 and shows A1X terrier 32650 Sutton & P class 1556 – Leaving Rolvenden (at the bottom of Tenterden Bank) Another picture of the terrier in BR colours,…
Free Cooling For All Locoyard Readers!
Out of nowhere, summer has sprung and what a shock to the system it is! It is so hot! Todays post will hopefully help you feel a little cooler… 16xx pannier tank 1638 pulls two carriages up a very bleak and cold Tenterden Bank in 1997. Todays post is an advanced preview of tomorrow’s post…
Kitmaster Pug – Models on Display Part 5
A quick post with a picture of a cheeky little green engine! Another item for display purposes, this one is not motorised and will nor do intend to add one so it will never haul a train. Unfortunately I can not claim credit for building this Kitmaster kit of a Lancashire and Yorkshire Pug, though…
Four Marks Model Railway Exhibition 2012
This small but very friendly model railway exhibition was small but very enjoyable. It gave a real opportunity to get close to the layouts and have a chat with
Late Evening Services (8750 Pannier Tank Re-Numbered)
A quick post tonight and a slight change from that planned due to work commitments. Pannier tank (8750 class) has now been re-numbered and has spent the evening running a light service train of two Maunsell carriages. The tank engine will spend a few more days on the yard; as ever it has proved it’s…
Loco Yard 