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

Autumn 2011 Watercress Services

The Steam Diary on this blog has had several back-dated posts with the long term ambition of it being complete record from where the entries in my journey in becoming a steam enthusiast end on the About page. Despite the increasing number

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

Fixing the Hornby T9

Quite possibly the most complimented and most criticised model locomotive on this blog is the Hornby T9. This fantastic looking model has a level of detail that as far as I’ve seen is yet to be beaten in 00 scale. The same can not be said for its performance. I’ve spent some time trying

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…