The 1st Dorset Coast Statesman after the trains return from it's recent refurbishment came past today. #dorsetcoaststatesman #statesman #statesmanrail #lsl #locomotiveserviceslimited #railtour #train #trainspotting #diesel #class47 #d1924 #d1935 #br #refurbished #renovated #inbound #arrival #1st

Went to another walk this morning which saw us return to Thorncombe Woods on a pretty glorious day. #thorncombewoods #puddletownforest #hardyscottage #dorchester #dorset #walk #hike #view #romanroad #footpath #forest #wood #woodland #tree #bluesky #cloudy #gloriousday

Puzzle of the Week: A montage of Dorset by Richard Macneil. #puzzle #jigsaw #otterhouse #richardmacneil #dorset #montage #landmarks #durdledoor #corfecastle #portlandbilllighthouse #sherbourneabbey #oldharryrocks #jurassiccoast #balloon #birds #boats #paragliding #horse #fossil #great #goodquality

Another month, another Network Rail PLPR Test Train operated by a pair of GB Railfreight Class 73/9's in the dark. #train #trainspotting #gbrailfreight #gbrf #networkrail #testtrain #class73 #evening #eveningtrain #monthly #night #nighttime #dark #darkness #nightsky #sparks #sparksfly #sparking

Another evening watching the moon coming into view from Eternity Isle in Disney Dreamlight Valley. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #ariftintime #wild #tangled #jungle #lagoon #viewpoint #moon #evening #sunset #night #nighttime #pm #realtime #gaming #videogame #dlc #expansion

Back on the model railway today, running the two LMS Jinties in my fleet, S&DJR No. 24 & 47606. #modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #trains #engines #steamengines #steamtrain #hornby #railroad #triang #lms #jinty #sdjr #southern #passengertrain #roundtrip #goodrunner #reliable

This morning’s walk to the north of Dorchester😊 #Dorset #walking

Just another day of walking in the countryside north of Dorchester towards Charlton Down & back via Charminster. #charltondown #charminster #dorchester #dorset #walk #hike #countryside #countrysidewalk #footpath #fields #farmfields #trees #hedging #view #tunneloftrees #bluesky #cloudy #overcast

WonterRail - Swanage Railway: 1st Autumn Steam Gala in 5 Years September 12th 2025 #swanage #railway #railwaystation #steamrailway #steamtrain #steamengine #train #trains #trainspotting #autumn #steamgala #norden #dorset #southernrailway #southern #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #windy

A couple images from my time at Swanage Railway for their Autumn Steam Gala. #swanagerailway #swanage #purbeck #dorset #railway #railwaystation #steamrailway #steamtrain #train #steamgala #sr #uboat #lswr #t3 #engineshed #turntable #arriving #greatgala #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #windy

Swanage Railway's Resident SR U Class No. 31806 clearing the platform at Swanage, during their Autumn Steam Gala. #swanage #railway #railwaystation #steamrailway #steamtrain #autumn #steamgala #train #uboat #mogul #southernrailway #platform #departing #solo #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #windy

The Star of Swanage Railway's Autumn Steam Gala, SR Schools Class No. 926 Repton, from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. #swanagerailway #steamrailway #steamtrain #train #steamgala #autumnsteamgala #swanage #dorset #visitingengine #tenderengine #schoolsclass #repton #nymr #olivegreen #fitting

What a way to blow off steam at Swanage Railway Station just seconds before departing with a train bound for Norden. #swanage #railway #railwaystation #steamrailway #steamtrain #autumn #steamgala #train #s15 #blower #steam #safetyvalve #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #windy

From one favourite place to another, as we visit Swanage Railway for their Autumn Steam Gala. #swanagerailway #steamrailway #steamtrain #train #steamgala #autumnsteamgala #norden #swanage #dorset #railway #railwaystation #purbeck #repton #sr #uboat #engineshed #turntable #bluesky #cloudy #overcast

Returning to Train Sim World to focus on the 2 routes by the fine folks at Just Trains. #trainsimworld #tsw #tswrailshots #train #trains #gaming #videogame #justtrains #blackpoolbranches #blackpool #ormskirk #1980s #class142 #pacer #class47 #class08 #oldschool #intercity #regionalrailways

Watching the arrival of the moon the stars and the constellations from Dazzle Beach at 20:00 in the evening in Disney Dreamlight Valley. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #dazzlebeach #moon #stars #constellation #clouds #mulan #evening #sunset #night #arrival #gaming #videogames

…and here it is, the feature-length, long-form video from my day at Paultons Park. Now on YouTube. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #rollercoasters #darkride #droptower #logflume #waterride #animals #birds #wildlife #finalweek #lastdays #lastrides #development #construction

Managed to bag a lucky shot of a Freight Train racing through Southampton Central, while on the way home from Paultons Park (a gypsum train I believe). #train #trainspotting #southampton #central #railwaystation #railway #freightliner #class66 #freighttrain #gypsum #nonstop #passing #luckyshot

A selection of images to wrap up this years trip to Paultons Park. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #tornadosprings #stormchaser #mackrides #lostkingdom #splashlagoon #abcrides #velociraptor #vekoma #wrapup #lookingahead #futureisbright #highlyrecommended #thanksforthememories

Here we are, back riding Buffalo Falls once more, now racing against 3 other people with all 4 lanes in use, thanks to the crowds on this day. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #waterslide #slide #tornado #springs #buffalo #falls #waverunner #theming #wet #soaked #revisit #return #racing

Peaking over the wall at Paultons Parks newest themed area, Valgard and it's signature coaster, Drakon, a Gerstlauer Eurofighter. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #vikings #newarea #underconstruction #construction #drakon #gerstlauer #eurofighter #newcoaster #newrider

Enjoying the last rides on Cobra & Magma in their final week before the entire western end of Paultons Park becomes Valgard next year. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #droptower #cobra #gerstlauer #bobsled #wildmouse #raven #magma #sbf #finalweek #lastdays

Enjoying the main rides & attractions in the Lost Kingdom section of the park. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #logflume #waterride #soaked #wet #pterosaur #dinosaur #velociraptor #vekoma #familycoaster #boomerang #shuttle #dinochase #zierer #tivoli #lostkingdom #offride #pov

Finally rode the Cat-O-Pillar Coaster in the Critter Creek section of the Park, after having missed out on it over the past 2 years due to it being closed. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #cat #pillar #zierer #tivoli #familycoaster #critter #creek #theming #open #fun #old

The Rio Grande Train at the Level Crossing in Tornado Springs at Paultons Park. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #riogrande #train #trainride #levelcrossing #crossing #railway #miniaturerailway #stormchaser #mackrides #spinningcoaster #rollercoaster #spinningcoaster #crossover

Enjoying the main rides that can be found in the Tornado Springs area of Paultons Park. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #flatride #zierer #force #familycoaster #stormchaser #mackrides #spinningcoaster #zamperla #discovery #droptower #freefalltower #water #windmill

Trying out Paultons Park's new for 2025 attraction (and 1st dark ride) Ghostly Manor. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #ghostlymanor #darkride #gameplaytheatre #mackrides #lagotronics #unique #firstofitskind #theming #queue #shootingdarkride #newride #hauntedhouse #spooky #ghost #drkinley

This is the day I've been waiting for all year and it's finally arrived... …welcome to the coverage of our annual trip to Paultons Park in 2025. #paultonspark #themepark #amusementpark #rollercoaster #stormchaser #entrance #annualvisit #agreatdayahead #bluesky #cloudy

…and that's 3 Dreamlight Valley Trolley Network's Videoed and uploaded to my Main YouTube Channel. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #storybookvale #dlc #expansion #bind #everafter #mountolympus #trolley #streetcar #network #system #tracks #tour #walkingtour #gaming #videogame

The Eternity Isle Trolley Network now has a video tour dedicated to it. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #ariftintime #dlc #expansion #trolley #streetcar #network #system #tracks #tour #gaming #videogame #walkingtour #toystory #tangled #thelionking #oswald #monstersinc #daisy

Here is the 1st of 3 Disney Dreamlight Valley Trolley Systems, now in video form. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #trolley #network #system #plaza #tracks #tour #gaming #videogame #walkingtour #aladdin #brave #frozen #toystory #thelionking #insideout #monstersinc #moana

So after all this posting about Dreamlight Valley, the only thing left for me to do is finally reveal what my player avatar looks like. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #ariftintime #storybookvale #playeravatar #player #avatar #facereveal #reveal #touchofmagic #gaming #videogame

Since it's been a while since I've covered this game, let's see how the rest of my valley is looking. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #tour #valleytour #peacefulmeadow #dazzlebeach #skullrock #peterpan #forestofvalor #beautyandthebeast #frostedheights #frozen #gaming #videogame

It's been a while since I've been here, but that's because I've been making another Trolley Network for The Storybook Vale. #disneydreamlightvalley #disney #dreamlightvalley #storybookvale #bind #everafter #dlc #expansion #gaming #videogame #trolleytracks #trolleysystem #trolley #network

Puzzle of the Week: A 3D image of a Carnival (Not a specific location). #puzzle #jigsaw #puzzleworld #theworks #3d #3dpuzzle #carnival #amusements #attractions #rollercoaster #ferriswheel #balloonrace #balloons #helterskelter #carousel #boardwalk #enjoyable #difficult #mindblowing #brainmelting

Stayed up late last night, but it was well worth it for seeing this come by. #train #trainspotting #networkrail #testtrain #colas #colasrail #class37 #growler #thrash #swr #southwesternrailway #class444 #desiro #night #midnight #latenight #pastmidnight #uplate #dark #nighttrain #midnighttrain

Walking past fields of corn/biomass, with views towards Dorchester, as we continued our walk towards Charlton Down. #charltondown #dorchester #dorset #walk #hike #countryside #countrysidewalks #village #fields #farmfields #corn #biomass #lunchbreak #footpath #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #warm #humid

Back for another walk to explore the farm fields and countryside North of Dorchester, as we head towards Charlton Down today. #charltondown #dorchester #dorset #walk #hike #countryside #countrysidewalks #north #fields #farmfields #harvested #dry #trees #view #bluesky #cloudy #warm #humid

This is something you don't see everyday.

My two LB&SCR/Southern Region Engines, No. 41 'Piccadilly' & 629, Double Heading the Southern Set. #modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #engines #steamengines #steamtrain #train #hornby #southern #terrier #piccadilly #tankengine #doubleheader #two #double #header #heading #upanddown

Some interesting railway developments, which includes some marked sleepers and a clipping dead bush. #train #trainspotting #class444 #desiro #swr #southwesternrailway #networkrail #railway #sleeper #wetbed #markings #marked #crack #deadbush #dead #bush #clipping #bouncing #issue #problem

Had a surprise visit from this Balfour Beatty Tamper today, as it was making a round route from Eastleigh to Yeovil via Dorchester Junction. #plasser #tamper #train #trainspotting #engineering #works #inbound #outbound #passing #bluesky #cloudy #warm #jacaranda #class #year4 #johnwesley #school

Filmed yesterday's Train Journey to and from Weymouth. Now uploaded to my YouTube Channel. #trains #train #traintrip #dorchester #weymouth #dorset #swr #southwesternrailway #class444 #desiro #gwr #railway #railwaystation #sights #windowview #journey #trainjourney #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #warm

Puzzle of the Week: The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai. #puzzle #jigsaw #flametreepublishing #thegreatwave #thegreatwaveoffkanagawa #katsushikahokusai #japanese #japan #boats #wave #mountfuji #fuji #painting #famous #notenjoyable #notgreat #difficult #hard #colours #white

Returned to Weymouth today & was finally able to get on the little roller coaster located on the beach, after having missed it last time due to it being closed. #rollercoaster #pirate #weymouth #beach #dorset #seaside #amusements #attractions #coast #offride #open #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #warm

Some more images from today's walk of the surrounding countryside and a river weir. #cerneabbas #charltondown #dorset #walk #hike #footpath #countryside #countrysidewalks #valley #view #nice #sheep #trees #fields #farmfields #weir #river #rivercerne #walkhome #bridge #cloudy #overcast #humid #warm

Went on a bus to Cerne Abbas today and then walked home from there, similar to previous walks we've done. #cerneabbas #nethercerne #dorset #walk #hike #countryside #countrysidewalks #footpath #village #allotment #valley #trees #tunneloftrees #farmfields #fields #cloudy #overcast #humid #warm

Completed some cut-out buildings for the model railway and placed them at various points along the layout. #modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #engine #steamengine #hornby #triang #railroad #lms #jinty #sdjr #modelbuilding #buildings #cutout #new #update #improvement #improvements

Highlights from a walk to Maiden Castle this morning, which took us past the Sunflower Trail and around the edge of the hillfort. #maidencastle #englishheritage #dorchester #dorset #morning #walk #sunflowertrail #maidencastlefarm #hillfort #footpath #fields #farmfield #cloudy #overcast #warm #humid

Our walked continued through more Dorset countryside, along the Frome Valley Trail, all the way to Bradford Peverell. #bradfordpeverell #dorchester #dorset #walk #hike #countryside #countrysidewalks #fromevalleytrail #foodtrail #trees #fields #cornfields #valley #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #warm