Bachmann Junior 0-6-0 Tank Engine Review

Today we look at an example of Bachmann’s “Junior” range of models. Other models in this range include an

The Swanage Railway

With the exception of a very brief mention, the Swanage Railway has had very little coverage at Locoyard, for the simple reason that I’ve seen far too little of it. The Railway runs from the seaside town of Swanage to

Epilogue – Return of the Steam Enthusiast

Following from where we left in the previous part of this tale; 2009 started with a steam

Bachmann GWR Collett Goods Class 2251 Review

One of the defining models of modern times, Bachmann’s 00 scale version of GWR Collett Goods class 2251 was one of the first of a new breed of high-fidelity models. Much time has passed since it’s first release, so today we review the model and see whether

60163 – Tornado – BR Brunswick Green 2011

A brief Post to fill another gap in the steam diary tonight. Here we see new-build 60163 Tornado at

Locomotives on Display at Sheffield Park – part 2

Following from the post earlier in the week are a few more photographs of locomotives on display at the engine sheds at Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway. We start with two views of the unique LSWR Adams radial

Southern Locoyard Scenes

Just a quick post of three Southern scenes in today’s

Epilogue – The Steam Engine Strikes Back

The previous post in this series described how the ball started rolling in my interest in steam resurfacing again. My wife-to be and I went on frequent fantastic adventures around the country that often resulted in visiting a steam railway or two. Not surprisingly the steam interest started to gain some momentum! These brief forays…

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…

Battle of Britain class 34067 Tangmere

A brief blog post tonight with a picture from 15th October 2011 of Battle of Britain class 34067 Tangmere on the return leg of a mainline excursion (The Swanage