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…
Although a last minute stand-in for the withdrawn 3717 City of Truro; the Severn Valley Railway’s large prairie tank 5164 nevertheless added some variety to
UK Heritage Hub have just published newsletter edition 18 and in it is “The View From Locoyard” which has a new article and with it an opportunity for your input! Click here to download and read it!
As announced yesterday by Brookes Castle the competition with a prize for members of Facebook Group ‘Model Railway Blogs’ has been announced! The winning entry was Graeme Watson’s Sir Nigel Gresley, who has won the signed Thomas the Tank Engine Book from Brookes Castle. Click here to read more about Graeme’s Sir Nigel Gresley.…
I am very happy to report that the Watercress Line’s Great Spring Gala truly lived up to its name and then some! Not only was it Great, but it was fantastic!
Brookes Castle and Locoyard have been holding a competition with a prize for members of Facebook Group ‘Model Railway Blogs’. Three nominated entries will now be voted for to win the prize. Why not sign up to the group, have a read and add your vote?! Voting will close on Sunday at Midnight, GMT. The…
This Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd March, the Watercress Line will be holding their Great Spring Steam Gala.
Today we have a look at the Watercress Line’s resident ex-LMS “Black 5” 45379,
As promised yesterday, here are some photographs of the magnificent 850 Lord Nelson departing Ropley into the sunset.
More pictures to look through today from last Sunday’s visit to the Watercress Line that hopefully will build up anticipation for next weekend’s gala!
Loco Yard 