Model of the Week – LSWR T9 class – 120
Our Model of the Week is the beautiful LSWR T9 class 120. Possibly one of the best looking models available in 00 scale, the locomotive also has an interesting history that we will look at today.
Model of the Week – LMS Princess Coronation class 6235 City of Birmingham
With Gresley’s A4 Pacific’s hogging the limelight for the past few weeks, it seems only fair to look an example of their great competitor – Stanier’s LMS Princess Coronation class. As is the tradition of this series of blog posts, we look at the history of the prototype, illustrated with pictures of the Hornby model…
Bachmann Fowler 3F Jinty Tank Model Review
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).
Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0 75069
Our model of the week is BR standard 4MT class locomotive 75069. As usual, we shall be looking at the history of the prototype, illustrated by pictures of Bachmann’s model (click here for the model review).
Bachmann 3F Fowler Jinty DCC Fitting Guide (DCC Ready version)
One of the more recent additions to the Locoyard fleet is S&DJR 3F Jinty number 23. It will be reviewed in due course, but for the time being here is the guide to fit a DCC decoder.
Model of the Week – SDJR 7F 2-8-0 88
This week’s model star is S&DJR 7F 88, a distinctive, big blue locomotive and a favourite in the Locoyard collection. It is a relatively elderly locomotive, with an interesting tale to tell…
Model of the Week – Ex-LSWR 0298 Beattie Well Tank – 30587
This week’s model star is Beattie Well-Tank 30587. The locomotive behind this model has a very long history, so without ado, let’s find out more!
Bachmann Ex-LMS Fairburn 4MT 2-6-4T DCC Fitting Guide
The Bachmann Fairburn 4MT Tank engine is a favourite performer here at locoyard. It predates this blog, so a DCC fitting guide was never published before, however as the locomotive had a small decoder fitted but had space for a bigger one, I took the opportunity to replace it and publish this guide!
Model of the Week – Ex-LMS Black 5 – 44932
Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! Today we have an example of arguably one of the most versatile steam locomotives ever constructed – the Stanier Black 5!
Model of the Week – LBSCR E2 class – 100
Once again it is model of the week time! This week’s featured model is Locoyard’s own custom-detailed and modified version of Hornby’s LBSCR E2 tank 100. So let’s look at the simple shunting locomotive behind the model, of which one of it’s cousins would become a star…
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