This is the first BR standard class locomotive to feature in the Model of the week series. Once again, we shall be looking at the history of the prototype, illustrated by pictures of Bachmann’s rendition of the model (click here for the model review).
As a model railway brand; Bachmann have proven themselves to be real heavyweights. The past few years have seen them produce models for the mainstream that would not have seemed possible a few years ago, particularly when it comes to model locomotive’s that sit in the spectrum between high-end express and low-budget shunters; an area…
Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! This week we look at the history of the prototype represented by Locoyard’s much modified Bachmann 850 Lord Nelson. The Lord Nelson class was the end result of Richard Maunsell’s ambitious challenge to produce a locomotive capable of hauling 500 ton trains at an average speed…
Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! This week we look at one of the largest and most powerful prototype’s in the collection – Merchant Navy class 35027 Port Line. So without further ado, let’s look at the history of the locomotive this model represents.
Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! As with last week’s N15 King Arthur class; today’s model is another another Southern prototype. The N class was a successful and
This week’s model of the week is another regular performer at Locoyard
Today’s Valentines blog post comes dedicated to Mrs Locoyard and features the fleet’s flagship 850 Lord Nelson hauling a rake of Pullman carriages…
Just a very quick post tonight showing the rare sight of three Thomas the Tank Engine locomotives lined up at Locoyard. 11 Oliver is currently for sale – click here or on the picture below to read more – NOTE – this will be only available here until Sunday 17th February 2013 at midnight –…
Resisting the urge to feature 850 Lord Nelson again this week, today’s model of the week is (as you can see from the picture below) a lot smaller! It is of course, one of Locoyard’s fleet of A1X Terrier tank engine’s; W11 Newport. Believe it or not, William Stroudley’s A1 terrier class were designed to…
Today’s model of the week is one of three Southern liveried M7 tank engine’s to be found at Locoyard and is seen running with classmate 42 above. Built from 1897 to 1911, LSWR’s M7 class were
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