GWR Large Prairie Tank 5101 class – 5164

Although a last minute stand-in for the withdrawn 3717 City of Truro; the Severn Valley Railway’s large prairie tank 5164 nevertheless added some variety to

Model of the Week – Southern Railways 850 Lord Nelson

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! This week we look at the history of the prototype represented by Locoyard’s much modified Bachmann 850 Lord Nelson. The Lord Nelson class was the end result of Richard Maunsell’s ambitious challenge to produce a locomotive capable of hauling 500 ton trains at an average speed…

The View From Locoyard – UK Heritage Hub Newsletter Issue 18

UK Heritage Hub have just published newsletter edition 18 and in it is “The View From Locoyard” which has a new article and with it an opportunity for your input! Click here to download and read it!

Winner of the “Locomotive Model you most love” Competition!

As announced yesterday by Brookes Castle the competition with a prize for members of Facebook Group ‘Model Railway Blogs’ has been announced! The winning entry was Graeme Watson’s Sir Nigel Gresley, who has won the signed Thomas the Tank Engine Book from Brookes Castle. Click here to read more about Graeme’s Sir Nigel Gresley.…

The Great Spring Gala 2013

I am very happy to report that the Watercress Line’s Great Spring Gala truly lived up to its name and then some! Not only was it Great, but it was fantastic!

Reminder! Vote for nominated entries to win the “Locomotive Model you most love” Competition!

Brookes Castle and Locoyard have been holding a competition with a prize for members of Facebook Group ‘Model Railway Blogs’. Three nominated entries will now be voted for to win the prize. Why not sign up to the group, have a read and add your vote?! Voting will close on Sunday at Midnight, GMT. The…

Model of the Week – BR Merchant Navy class – 35027 Port Line

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! This week we look at one of the largest and most powerful prototype’s in the collection – Merchant Navy class 35027 Port Line. So without further ado, let’s look at the history of the locomotive this model represents.

Watercress Great Spring Gala 2013 Locomotive Line-Up

This Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd March, the Watercress Line will be holding their Great Spring Steam Gala.

Model of the Week – Ex-SECR N class – 1824

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post! As with last week’s N15 King Arthur class; today’s model is another another Southern prototype. The N class was a successful and

The “Locomotive Model you most love” Competition Results!

Brookes Castle and Locoyard held a competition with a prize for members of Facebook Group ‘Model Railway Blogs’. Three nominated entries were then voted for by group members to win the prize. Why not sign up to the group, to keep an eye out for future competitions?! The Winner was: Graeme Watson’s Sir Nigel Gresley…