On the lookout for decent, cheap 00 scale models, I came across a Hornby GNR J13. At first glance it was obvious that it was streets ahead of the J83 so decided to give it a go, so here is it’s review!
Our model of the week is a humble 0-6-0 of Swindon origin. Bachmann’s version of the Collett Goods class is an elderly yet still decent model (click here for the review) that can be found for very reasonable prices. This weathered version, number 2253 found it’s way into the Locoyard fleet last year, originally as…
Not nearly as glamorous as a 4-6-2 Pacific or as numerous in preservation as a 4-6-0, the humble 0-6-0 six coupled locomotive is without doubt one of the most historically important types in the history of the UK’s railways. To give you an idea of how important they are, consider that in 1900, one third…
Locoyard’s latest edition to the fleet is Bachmann S&DJR 3F Jinty number 23 (catalogue number 32-233). Today we review the model, that is also produced by Hornby in their “Railroad” range (click here for the review).
In the search for a working Hornby type 7 motor, this J83 spent a brief foray on the locoyard layout before being dismantled, quite frankly in disgust! This model is very poor and it is quite surprising that Hornby sell it in this century. You’ll soon find out why I say this…
This review is of a keenly priced model for the younger enthusiast. It is aimed at the budget end of the market, whilst the discerning modeler has the option spending more and going for the better, but more expensive Bachmann version (click here for the review of the Bachmann Jinty). The Hornby Jinty 3F can…
Following yesterdays review of Bachmann’s 00 scale model of Harry Wanwright’s South Eastern and Chatham Railway’s C class, comes a set of previously unpublished set of photographs of the sole survivor
This model is one of the most hotly anticipated Southern models of modern times. The South Eastern and Chatham Railway’s C class is a very elegant locomotive; made all the more attractive when painted in the railway’s complex lined green. The only survivor of the class, number 592 is a popular member of the Bluebell…
The level of support for Movember 2012 on Locoyard has been beyond all that I imagined and every entry has been fantastic. All of you who contributed should know that
Shortly before the closing of the Locoyard Movember competition; a final submission was received; and an excellent one too! This came courtesy of Graeme Watson (@NigelGresleyA4 on twitter), who also submitted
Loco Yard 