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…
A quick post tonight and the second taken away from the yard of one of my static models. The below picture is the top shelf of my display cabinet. The cabinet is where I show off my non-locoyard resident models. Some of the non-residents visit the yard occasionally, but this is another that is not…
As is often the way, today was a fairly typical bank holiday with most of it being spoilt somewhat by very wet weather conditions (or as the Water Companies say; “drought conditions”!) Not letting the rain dampen my spirits; I made the most of this much appreciated day off by visiting Ropley on the Watercress Line. Two…
Over the next few days I shall be moving away from the yard to show some of the locomotives/scenes on display. Today we shall start with my Corgi Diecast model of the Rocket. It is almost the right 1:76 scale, but unfortunately can not sit on 00 scale track. It does look good however and…
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 4.8, making it my most highly rated model yet!
A previous post showing my progress with building a SER class 01 from a Jinty Chassis and a Golden Arrow resin kit created some interest, so today’s blog show’s a completed project – the project being the creation of a super-detail Hornby Pug. Hornby’s model of a Caledonian Pug (class 264) has been around for…
One of the Bluebell Railway‘s treasures took one step closer to returning to service yesterday, with a successful steam testing. The H Class 0-4-4 tank engine is the only surviving member of a class that once numbered 66 prototypes. Once again, it will be returned to full SECR lined green livery, recreating more scenes like…
Southern items in 00 scale featured heavily in the model railway industry’s most comprehensive wish list poll. Top of the list was an LSWR 700 0-6-0 (Black motor), with original Merchant Navy (3rd), Adams 4-4-2T Radial (5th), SECR birdcage sets (6th), with the USA tank (7th) and Maunsell Q class (10th) also featuring. Clearly the…
Introducing my new friend, my Dremel! Gone are the days of
A very appropriate structure has been purchased for locoyard – a Hornby coaling tower. Unfortunately there is not enough space on the layout for now so has been set up on top of the display cabinet whilst I consider what to do with it! 56xx 6619 has been posed delivering coal trucks, whilst rebuilt West…
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