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Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 4MT 4-6-0 75069

Our model of the week is BR standard 4MT class locomotive 75069.  As usual, we shall be looking at the history of the prototype, illustrated by pictures of Bachmann’s model (click here for the model review).

12/07/2013 in Era - Post Nationalisation, Region - Southern.

Model of the Week – Ex-LSWR 0298 Beattie Well Tank – 30587

This week’s model star is Beattie Well-Tank 30587.  The locomotive behind this model has a very long history, so without ado, let’s find out more!

28/06/2013 in Era - Post Nationalisation, Region - Southern.

Model of the Week – Ex-LMS Black 5 – 44932

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post!  Today we have an example of arguably one of the most versatile steam locomotives ever constructed – the Stanier Black 5!

22/06/2013 in Era - Grouping, Era - Post Nationalisation, Region - Midland / Scottish.

Model of the Week – LBSCR E2 class – 100

Once again it is model of the week time!  This week’s featured model is Locoyard’s own custom-detailed and modified version of Hornby’s LBSCR  E2 tank 100.  So let’s look at the simple shunting locomotive behind the model, of which one of it’s cousins would become a star…

13/06/2013 in Era - Grouping, Region - Southern.

Model of the Week – Ex-SR N class – 31874

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post!  The N class was a successful and

07/06/2013 in Era - Post Nationalisation, Region - Southern.

Model of the Week – Ex-LBSCR A1X Terrier Tank 3 Bodiam

Today’s model of the week is one of Locoyard’s collection of Ex-LBSCR A1X terrier’s – in fact it is actually 2 of the collection, as both a Kent and East Sussex Railway (K&ESR) and BR liveried versions are here for the time being.  As with many locomotive’s of this vintage, the prototype has quite a…

24/05/2013 in Era - Grouping, Region - Southern.

Model of the Week – Ex-LSWR Drummond M7 Tank Engine 42

Today’s model of the week is a little earlier in the week in usual, in anticipation of the joint locoyard/UK Heritage Hub announcement of the most famous steam locomotive in issue 21 of UK Heritage Hub.  Today we feature the second of three Southern liveried M7 tank engine’s to be found at Locoyard.

07/05/2013 in Era - Grouping, Region - Southern.

Model of the Week – Thomas the Tank Engine!

This week’s model of the week needs little introduction.  It is no other than Thomas the Tank Engine from the Isle of Sodor.  Thomas was my first ever model train and remains an important member of the locoyard fleet.  He is also the star of Locoyard’s Movember competition that will be running later this year.

03/05/2013 in Era - Grouping, Younger Enthusiasts.

Model of the Week – LNER A4 class – 4468 Mallard

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post!  Today we look at the famous 4468 Mallard; it’s fame of course comes from the fact that it holds the world speed record for steam traction at 126mph.

26/04/2013 in Era - Grouping, Region - North / Eastern.

Model of the Week – LNER A3 class – 4472 Flying Scotsman

Welcome to Locoyard’s Model of the Week Blog Post!  This week’s model is of a very famous locomotive!

19/04/2013 in Era - Grouping, Region - North / Eastern.

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