Locoyard’s Giant Pumpkin!
The second Halloween Entry is a giant pumpkin at the station. Reports that this is in fact a satsuma are as yet, unconfirmed!
Black 13 – Halloween Coven at Locoyard
In the first of a series of Halloween themed blog posts, we see a new gathering at Locoyard of all 13
Sheffield Park Engine Shed 2009
Last week we had a look at rebuilt Battle of Britain Class 34059 Sir Archibald Sinclair in steam on the Bluebell Railway, this week we return to Sheffield Park in 2009 to have a look at a few
Bodmin General Station – 2010
Another addition to the Steam Diary is a brief visit to Bodmin General, early on 17th July 2010, when Beattie Well-Tank 30587 was
Bachmann Junior 0-6-0 Tank Engine Review
Today we look at an example of Bachmann’s “Junior” range of models. Other models in this range include an
The Swanage Railway
With the exception of a very brief mention, the Swanage Railway has had very little coverage at Locoyard, for the simple reason that I’ve seen far too little of it. The Railway runs from the seaside town of Swanage to
Bachmann GWR Collett Goods Class 2251 Review
One of the defining models of modern times, Bachmann’s 00 scale version of GWR Collett Goods class 2251 was one of the first of a new breed of high-fidelity models. Much time has passed since it’s first release, so today we review the model and see whether
Locomotives on Display at Sheffield Park – part 2
Following from the post earlier in the week are a few more photographs of locomotives on display at the engine sheds at Sheffield Park on the Bluebell Railway. We start with two views of the unique LSWR Adams radial
Southern Locoyard Scenes
Just a quick post of three Southern scenes in today’s
Locomotives on Display at Sheffield Park – part 1
August’s visit to the Bluebell Railway proved to be one of the most productive visits to a preserved line for photographs. Arriving early, I spent some time with the tripod in the engine shed before the crowds arrived, taking photographs. Today we look through some of these
Loco Yard 