Regular followers of my blog will be familiar with my posts reminiscing about how I became a steam enthusiast. Those who would like to catch up will find all the previous entries on my “About” page, my last post being a second set of Bluebell Railway memories. Todays post is about one single experience that I’ll…
Class: 0298 Beattie Well Tank Use: Light Goods Region: Southern Era: 1874 (models represent 1931-1935 rebuilds) – 1962 Preserved examples: 30585 – Buckinghamshire Railway Centre 30587 – National Collection (working on the Bodmin & Wenford Railway) For more information on the prototype please click here. Model: Manufacturer: Dapol (exclusive Kernow Model Railway Centre commission) Motor: 5 pole Loco-drive Power: Unclassified DCC…
Several model reviews have been published here at Locoyard; but one that is conspicuous by it’s absence is a review of Dapol/Kernow Model Rail Centre’s model of the Beattie Well-Tank. Having noted that some hits to this website had come from people looking for a review for this, I thought it prudent to publish one…
Exciting news folks, the website domain http://www.locoyard.com has been purchased! All links shall remain the same, so there’s no need to update your bookmarks. However, it should make life easier for people trying to find the website. In other news, after receiving a couple of requests for a video tour of Locoyardfest , a short…
Following up from the review of Hornby M7 class tank engine, I thought a DCC fitting guide might be useful to some of you out there. This particular model is DCC Ready, so you do not have to worry about using a soldering iron. So, I hear you say, this is an easier proposition? Well,…
Whoever said a model railway wasn’t fit for Royalty?! To prove that it is, a royal train is in service at Locoyard to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II! A great deal of time was put into finding the right locomotive for the occasion and I’m sure many will be…
Just a finishing touch to my Hornby Railroad 92220 Evening Star Project, the simple addition of
Class: LSWR M7 Use: Express Passenger Region: (London & South Western Railway) Southern Era: 1897-1964 Preserved examples: LSWR 245 – National Collection (static display) SR 53 – Swanage Railway (operational) Manufacturer: Hornby Models Reviewed: Hornby R2840 Southern Railway 42 (click here for more info) Hornby R2924 Southern Railway 51 (click here for more info) Hornby R2503 Southern Railway 357 (click…
Apologies for the lack of posts this week, unfortunately work commitments have made it impossible to get a chance to breath! It’s not all been bad though and I’m pleased to announce that there is now a third M7 tank (this one being a long-frame version) to add to the yard! All in Southern olive…
A short post tonight to let my followers know that for the first time in ages, there will be a few days without Locoyard blog updates. Normal services should resume by the end of the coming week, when the yard will be preparing for Jubilee celebrations! Happy modelling folks 🙂
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