Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 3MT – 82019
Our model of the week is BR standard 3MT class locomotive 82019. As usual, we shall be looking at the history of the prototype,
Locoyard Model Fleet Stock List
After a lot of time, the Locoyard model fleet page has finally been updated. This was most popular page of the website in 2012; however it became too big and corrupted so had to be closed. Hopefully we will not have the same problems this time! Not only is it better functioning, but it should…
Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 5MT – 73082 Camelot
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).
Bachmann’s 2013 Range
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…
Model of the Week – Southern Railways 850 Lord Nelson
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…
Model of the Week – BR Merchant Navy class – 35027 Port Line
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.
Model of the Week – Ex-SECR N class – 1824
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
Valentine’s Day Locoyard Special 2013
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…
Model of the Week – Ex-LBSCR A1X Terrier Tank W11 Newport
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…
Locoyard’s Flagship and Favourite Model
On Monday a competition was announced for member of Facebook page Model Railway Blogs to find people’s most loved model loco (note – this competition is now closed) and today we announce Locoyard’s favourite! This was never going to be an easy choice.
Loco Yard 