Save the National Railway Museum!

Earlier in the week the Director of The Science Museum, Ian Blatchford, announced that as well as cutting back the London museum; one of the satellite museums in York, Manchester or Bradford may have to close. This is a result of spending cuts of a further 10% after around 25% of cut-backs recently. As a…

A4 Dominion of Canada – Before and After courtesy of UKHH

Today’s special photograph has been kindly submitted by Rowan Jackson of UK Heritage Hub. LNER A4 pacific 4489 Dominion of Canada has been subject to an incredible cosmetic restoration and the picture above shows the before and after shots. I’m sure you will all agree that the National Railway Museum have done an excellent job…

34051 Sir Winston Churchill at Ropley loco yard

At the Watercress Line’s Autumn Steam Spectacular 2012; the National Railway Museum’s Battle of Britain class 34051 Sir Winston Churchill was put on display at Alresford (click here to read more). Last Sunday; 34051 could be found at the railway again, this time in Ropley loco yard, outside the main works.

A View of the Line

The day after catching the Real Ale Train (click here for more); I had a brief stop in Bowers Grove Lane to watch schools class 925 Cheltenham (above) and 850 Lord Nelson (below) pass.

Spring Scenes At Ropley Loco Yard

Prior to catching the Real Ale Train (click here for more); I had a quick look at Ropley loco yard to see what was going on. As usual there was plenty to see!

Model of the Week – British Railways Standard Class 9F – 92220 Evening Star

This week’s star model is Locoyard’s much modified Hornby Railroad BR Standard class 9F 92220 Evening Star.

King of Kings – 6000 King George V – A Guest Blog Post from Nick Littlewood

Upon a request for a picture of 6000 King George V on twitter, Nick Littlewood went way beyond the call of duty and sent in this fantastic selection of pictures that just had to be published! Locoyard followers would do well to follow Nick (@NickPLittlewood) on twitter; as he publishes a plethora of fascinating railway…

Southern Railways N15 King Arthur Class – 777 Sir Lamiel

Sir Lamiel was one of the highlights of the Watercress Line’s Great Spring Steam Gala 2013

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!