Hornby GNR/LNER Gresley N2 class DCC Fitting Guide

Following the review of Hornby’s 00 scale recreation of GNR/LNER Gresley’s N2 class; today we look at how to fit a DCC chip to the DCC Ready version.

What is your favourite colour that you have seen Tornado painted in?

NOTE – POLL NOW CLOSED! Since 2008, new-build Peppercorn A1 Pacific Tornado has delighted steam enthusiasts across the country. The recreation of this locomotive class was not

Bachmann LNER A1 class (60163 Tornado) DCC Fitting Guide

After reading many posts from different people on model rail forums, I approached the DCC installation of the Bachmann A1 class with a little trepidation. I’m happy to report that

Hornby Gresley N2 Class Model Review

A rather unplanned and surprise locomotive model review this week! This is a review of Hornby’s 00 scale version of Gresley’s successful N2 class – a popular model train subject since Hornby Dublo days.

Bachmann LNER A1 (60163 Tornado) class review

Today we review of a very much appreciated Christmas present (thank you Mrs Locoyard!) Without further ado, we look at Bachmann’s LNER A1 class.

Apple Green 60163 Tornado – 2010

In anticipation of the review of Bachmann’s model of 60163 Tornado; today we look at few pictures of the real 2008 built beast, taken 22nd August 2010.

Hornby LNER A1/A3 class review

This week’s model review is Hornby’s super-detail version of what is claimed to be the world’s most famous locomotive – 4472 Flying Scotsman. The LNER A3 class is an ever popular prototype and it was high time it was reviewed here on Locoyard! Before we begin, I must apologise for this model’s lack of smoke…

Mid-Hants Autumn Steam Spectacular 2011 – The Visitors

As promised yesterday; in anticipation of the forthcoming Autumn Steam Spectacular we have a brief look at last year’s event. My wife and I visited on the final day (the 30th October) of the three day event when the weather was terrible. I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the reason why it is being…

The British Connection: My Journey in becoming a Steam Enthusiast, Part 7 (chapter 2)

Following my previous post about the official Thomas the Tank engine on the Nene Valley Railway, I wanted to share a few more pictures taken. The railway was and still is home to some European locomotives that make the collection very unique in the UK (to be found in the next post in this series,…

The Thomas the Tank Engine Connection; My Journey in becoming a Steam Enthusiast, Part 7 (chapter 1)

A set of posts reflecting on my journey in becoming a steam enthusiast would not be complete without Thomas the Tank engine! As a child, I adored Thomas the Tank engine and it is without doubt one of the reasons that I love steam engines today. My Hornby model (above) is the longest-serving member of locoyard, although it is currently…