Hornby 7MT – Britannia class DCC fitting guide
This is almost a pointless blog post given that this was so very easy! DCC fitting the latest Hornby 7MT Britannia class is so simple that it can be summed up in one sentence: Unscrew the two screws
BR Standard 7MT 70004 William Shakespeare
There is an exciting new arrival at the yard! A Hornby Britannia class (standard 7MT) 70004 William Shakespeare. This is a limited edition and from what I can see was almost completely pre-sold. It is a commemorative edition, marking 40 years since the last Golden Arrow express ran. It comes with detailing parts including the…
Dapol / Kernow Ex-LSWR 0298 Class Beattie Well Tank Review
Class: 0298 Beattie Well Tank Use: Light Goods Region: Southern Era: 1874 (models represent 1931-1935 rebuilds) – 1962 Preserved examples: 30585 – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre 30587 – National Collection (working on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway) For more information on the prototype please click here. Model: Manufacturer: Dapol (exclusive Kernow Model Railway Centre commission) Motor: 5 pole Loco-drive Power: Unclassified DCC…
LSWR Beattie Well-Tank (class 0298)
Several model reviews have been published here at Locoyard; but one that is conspicuous by it’s absence is a review of Dapol/Kernow Model Rail Centre’s model of the Beattie Well-Tank. Having noted that some hits to this website had come from people looking for a review for this, I thought it prudent to publish one…
Hornby Ex-LSWR M7 Review
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…
Binky’s Big Adventure in Alresford!
Todays post is one of what could be described as set of coincidences or perhaps even destiny; that lead to finding a special book! Let’s start with a little bit of background… Firstly, my beautiful wife is an avid teddy bear enthusiast. This is great for me because it allows me to pursue my hobby!…
Kent & East Sussex Railway – more memories from the 1990’s
As promised on Saturday, here are a few photographs taken whilst growing up alongside the Kent and East Sussex Railway. For starters, the picture below was taken in 1993 and shows A1X terrier 32650 Sutton & P class 1556 – Leaving Rolvenden (at the bottom of Tenterden Bank) Another picture of the terrier in BR colours,…
Free Cooling For All Locoyard Readers!
Out of nowhere, summer has sprung and what a shock to the system it is! It is so hot! Todays post will hopefully help you feel a little cooler… 16xx pannier tank 1638 pulls two carriages up a very bleak and cold Tenterden Bank in 1997. Todays post is an advanced preview of tomorrow’s post…
Kitmaster Pug – Models on Display Part 5
A quick post with a picture of a cheeky little green engine! Another item for display purposes, this one is not motorised and will nor do intend to add one so it will never haul a train. Unfortunately I can not claim credit for building this Kitmaster kit of a Lancashire and Yorkshire Pug, though…
Four Marks Model Railway Exhibition 2012
This small but very friendly model railway exhibition was small but very enjoyable. It gave a real opportunity to get close to the layouts and have a chat with
Loco Yard 