After the logistical headache of getting every model onto the layout for Locoyardfest, it has now been time to put them away again. Rather than going back to having a large selection of models, I’ve stuck with those in British Railway colours. I will try to be a little more sensitive to eras in the…
Continuing on my previous posts on the Kent & East Sussex Railway (K&ESR), this is part two of a series of reflections and experiences on my journey of becoming interested in real and model steam trains. Although the K&ESR was my local heritage railway, I was fortunate in being taken to other preserved lines in my youth.…
As well as being the date for Locoyardfest; Tuesday 5th June was also a good day as a steam enthusiast as I managed to squeeze in a visit to the Watercress Line. The visit was hampered by terrible weather, in fact it was pretty awful and if it wasn’t for the fact that my cameras…
This morning I had the pleasure of both meeting Simon of Brookes Castle and also seeing the unique British Railways Standard 8 class 71000 Duke of Gloucester at Eastleigh station. Brookes Castle has a great blog that is definitely well worth following! The Duke of Gloucester was immaculately turned out for the tour and was a…
Arguably the biggest railway event in the UK is currently in full swing in York. Railfest is the coming together of many locomotives from the National Collection, preserved lines and the mainline. Seeing as I was unable to attend and also for a little fun, I decided to run my very own Locoyardfest! The challenge was…
Class: LSWR M7 Use: Express Passenger Region: (London & South Western Railway) Southern Era: 1897-1964 Preserved examples: LSWR 245 – National Collection (static display) SR 53 – Swanage Railway (operational) Manufacturer: Hornby Models Reviewed: Hornby R2840 Southern Railway 42 (click here for more info) Hornby R2924 Southern Railway 51 (click here for more info) Hornby R2503 Southern Railway 357 (click…
Today’s model on display is an ex-SECR S Class. The S class was a unique locomotive (number 685) and was created by adapting a C Class in 1917. Originally a tender engine (see picture below), the prototype was turned into a saddle tank so that it could be used for heavy shunting duties at Richborough…
Above is Mainline 56xx 6619 in front of the coaling tower. I wrote an article on this model previously. It is my intention to obtain a Bachmann chassis in the future to get this working on the yard, inspired by Brookes Castle excellent review.
When I first started this blog back in January, it was on the simple premise of sharing the development of my loco yard layout to anyone who may be interested. I had been writing a diary for a couple of months and the blog seemed a logical development. From this it has evolved into something…
My previous review of this locomotive has been updated with the Locoyardometer rating system. To see the updated review click here. The model achieved a score of 4.0.
Loco Yard 