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New Bachmann Branchline Train Gift Packs/Sets

On Friday Bachmann have released details of 3 new train gifts pack and 4 trains they will be releasing in 2014. The gift packs have been designed to evoke the nostalgia of Britain’s historic railways. Like the Hornby train packs they feature certificates and exclusive products, these packs make wonderful gifts for the seasoned collector or…

01/02/2014 in Brookes Castle, News - Model Railway, Reviews - General.

Reminder! UK Heritage Hub Newsletter Issue 33

Please do not forget everyone to download issue 33 of UK Heritage Hub’s fantastic free e-zine!   Click here to download and read it!  It is full of brilliant articles from a wide variety of authors is ready to be downloaded.  Enjoy! Please note that submissions for Issue 34 are now open and the deadline…

30/01/2014 in News - Preserved Railway, UK Heritage Hub.

Bachmann GWR 45xx/4575 Small Prairie Tank Class Review

It may have been around for a while, but Bachmann’s 45xx/4575 model is still an important model in the firms range.  It is an essential type for GWR branchlines, so an important addition to the Loco Model Reviews Page.  So let’s see how good the model is!

21/01/2014 in Era - Pre-Grouping, Region - Western, Reviews - Locomotive.

UK Heritage Hub Newsletter Issue 33

The latest free edition of UK Heritage Hub’s fantastic e-zine full of brilliant articles from a wide variety of authors is ready to be downloaded.  Enjoy! Click here to download and read it! Please note that submissions for Issue 34 are now open.  If there is a topic or article that you would like to…

16/01/2014 in News - Preserved Railway, UK Heritage Hub.

Model of the Week – Peppercorn A1 Class – 60163 Tornado

Welcome to the last “model of the week” series, which will become a less regular feature in the future.  However, today’s model is an important one to end the series – A1 class 60163 Tornado.  This Bachmann model has previously been reviewed (click here for more) and is a regular runner here at Locoyard.  Today…

04/01/2014 in Era - Post Nationalisation, Region - North / Eastern.

UK Heritage Hub Newsletter Issue 32

Issue 32 of UK Heritage Hub’s brilliant ezine has been published (click here to download and read it). Please note that submissions for Issue 33 are now open, the deadline for submissions being 13th January.  If there is a topic or article that you would like to write or pictures of UK Heritage published, why…

28/12/2013 in News - Preserved Railway, UK Heritage Hub.

Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 9F – 92212

The last model of the week blog post for 2013 is a (renumbered) Bachmann BR Standard class 9F class.  The model has previously been reviewed (click here for more) and being such a solid performer is a regular runner here at Locoyard.  Today we look at the history of this powerful prototype.

27/12/2013 in Era - Post Nationalisation, Region - Southern.

Locoyard Advent Calendar 2013 – Christmas Eve – 24th December

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24/12/2013 in Christmas 2013.

Locoyard Advent Calendar – 23rd December

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23/12/2013 in Christmas 2013.

2012 Christmas Photograph Collection

Last year we ran a photo competition here at Locoyard and today we look back at the fantastic entries sent in.  We start with two images from Owen Hayward of Three Plank Media.  Owen took both the picture above and below at the Epping Ongar Railway.

22/12/2013 in Christmas 2012, Real Locomotives.

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