The creation of a Loco Model Reviews Page. has proven to be very popular and as a result, and so there will be two more reviews completed by the end of the week to bolster this page to make it a more comprehensive resource for locoyard followers. So without further ado, here we have part one of…
Having recently completed a review of the Hornby terrier, I was a little disappointed to have it sitting at the bottom of the list of models reviewed, especially as despite it not being a great model, I enjoy running three in my collection. There are many models that I’ve owned in the past that were…
The biggest and only significant criticism that the review of Hornby’s super-detailed schools class found was the problematic front bogey. It isn’t alone in this respect and I have two other
In July, 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. Therefore the Bachmann N class will go through the Locoyardometer! This review has been updated on 28th August 2012 with additional pictures of slope-sided tender version number…
As the number of models reviewed here at Locoyard increases, the Loco Model Reviews Page receives a regular level of hits. Interestingly it is not necessarily the latest reviews that are looked at the most, presumably people thinking of purchasing a model seek out a review. The key here is to have a good selection…
The London Brighton and South Coast Railway’s A1/A1X terrier is a popular locomotive class for Southern region modellers. Nicknamed terriers because of their small size; relative power and the locomotive’s terrier like bark; they were to be found in use from 1872 into late BR days. Their light weight made them indispensible on light branch lines, including…
A quick catch-up tonight from Locoyard to show that it has, as promised, gone back in time to the 1930 – 1940’s. A bit of an unlikely mix of liveries to be fair, with a combination of Maunsell’s olive-green and Bulleid’s malachite green with sunshine lettering. The malachite green in particular has brightened the layout and indeed the room…
Locoyard will be going back in time to Southern Railway in the 1930’s 1940’s very soon. Lined black and Brunswick Green will make way for Olive and malachite green. In preparation for the changeover, I’ve had a look at Lord Nelson, with the view to improving it some more. Much the work has already been…
Today marks the final day that Locoyard will be set in BR days and to mark the occasion I’ve taken a few pictures of the yard. I have also included a few pictures taken in previous posts to get a full complement of pictures. Locoyard will now become a Southern Railway depot and pictures will follow in the…
As we are almost one week into the Olympic Games and medals are being won, I felt it was high time that I looked at the Model locomotive reviews that have been carried out to find how the modals compare. The gold medal goes to both the Hornby BR Standard 7MT and SR N15. The accolade of the best overall model is a dead…
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