Model of the Week – SDJR 7F 2-8-0 88
This week’s model star is S&DJR 7F 88, a distinctive, big blue locomotive and a favourite in the Locoyard collection. It is a relatively elderly locomotive, with an interesting tale to tell…
Bachmann Ex-LMS Fairburn 4MT 2-6-4T DCC Fitting Guide
The Bachmann Fairburn 4MT Tank engine is a favourite performer here at locoyard. It predates this blog, so a DCC fitting guide was never published before, however as the locomotive had a small decoder fitted but had space for a bigger one, I took the opportunity to replace it and publish this guide!
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!
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
Bachmann Ex-LMS Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 Class Model Review
Known to some as the Flying or Mucky Pig, Ivatt’s 4MT is considered by many as an ugly prototype. It has a high running plate and looks American-esq looks. Despite this, it is type that has always appealed and as such a member of the class sits in the Locoyard model fleet. Today we review…
Bachmann BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 Class Model Review
BR Standard classes are popular model prototypes, so much so that in the 2013 MREmag and RMweb Poll, the two most wished for classes of 00 scale steam locomotive were standard classes (the 2MT and 3MT 2-6-0’s). But even with that said, it was a surprise to many when Hornby announced it was going to…
Hornby Railroad LNER J83 Tank Model Review
In the search for a working Hornby type 7 motor, this J83 spent a brief foray on the locoyard layout before being dismantled, quite frankly in disgust! This model is very poor and it is quite surprising that Hornby sell it in this century. You’ll soon find out why I say this…
Happy Birthday Frank Hornby!
Anyone who uses google (so pretty much everyone with an internet connection) will know that today would have been Frank Hornby’s 150th Birthday.
The Romance of Steam – Anniversary Special
60163 Tornado was a present bought by wife for Christmas and therefore it is appropriate that it hauls this year’s Wedding Anniversary special! Happy Anniversary Mrs Locoyard 😉
Bachmann Ex-LMS Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0 DCC Fitting Guide
Whilst searching to fill the missing BR standard 4MT gaps in the locoyard fleet, I stumbled upon an Ivatt 4MT 2-6-0. This is not a southern engine and in that respect quite out of place in the collection, but nevertheless it is an unusual addition to the fleet and a review of it will be…
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