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Coming soon, a new product from Rapido Trains UK (I dare say....) youtu.be/985rNcBHSes

Sorry for the bad connection in last night's live stream review, but here's my final Christmas train set review. Lionel's battery Polar Express set. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPTO...

Ever wondered why Edward is my favourite character in Thomas? It was because the first steam engine I saw in person was a GNR(I) 4-4-0 being hauled by a diesel as it ran the line by my old house. It might have been 'MERLIN' or 'SLIEVE GULLION', but my god, did I love the look of the engine.

I might as well get one. But this is the LAST train set I'm buying this year..........right?

To those who have this set, is it gauged to O gauge?

Going live very shortly. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IOp...

Home Bargains really has won me over with their Polar Express Christmas merch. It's really helped give me a boast and has given me an idea for a nice Christmas set up in my home. Also a new Christmas train set has arrived in the post so be sure to keep an eye out for a new livestream later today.

Does anyone know how much stock was used in Series 1 of Thomas? I believe someone made a list at some point in the past, but I can't seem to source it. Would anyone be able to assist?

I really hate getting self punishment dreams. Just after waking up from one where I was rudely denied food at a cafe simply because it was me. All I asked for was a sandwich to which the waitress just looked at me and said, "Yeah, no you're not having that" and then kindly served everyone else. 😞

I'll be sharing another preview of my next project to members of my porter tier tomorrow at 9pm gmt

Fast Eddie offered to help sweep Betty's chimney as it had been clogged yesterday evening with soot. We have a modified loo brush which does the job, but Eddie thought attaching it to a drill would make the job go faster. Now Betty's chimney is clogged with a brush and soot! Flipping-eck!~ Casey.

With only two months of 2025 left, I've been looking back at how much animation has been done for Miniature Railway Adventures's test episode as I've tried to set a goal to get as much as I can done this year. While most of it was made using temp BGs and green screens, quite. a lot has been made...

So I decided to check out the Netflix film. It has the vibes in places and there is some good choreographs in the fight scenes. There are some nods to the last anime film, though I think the main boss background was a little rushed in explanation near the end. Other than that, it's an alright film.

Lady Grange and Betty are on service today. "Jumping cold it was too, that morning, but little steam engines love the cold weather" I've a good fire in her ladyship and plenty of steam. So it should be a good day's run. ~ Casey.

Whitehouse and Puffa are currently helping at Drumawhey this week and Hector is in for it's yearly servicing. So we've had to get a temp shunter to arrange the trains this week. ~ Casey.

One of these days I must see about getting new thumbnails made for The Miniature Railway Adventures Series One Audiobooks. Or maybe commission some art pieces of sections of the stories like with the updated Snow Drifts Audiobook from 2023.

Genuinely curious - what are everyone's thoughts on the 90's era of Postman Pat (that being the four specials and Series 2) ? Whenever I see discussion about about "classic Pat" I find it tends to focus mainly on Series 1. Anything that appeals less about these later episodes?

Looking forward to seeing you guys again. I know the new previews aren't much, but we're still working hard at trying to get the project further and further towards it's goal. It's just right now we're working on various sections of the story with what model shots and rigs we have at hand.

I noticed that Postman Pat is currently trending within the fandom. Good excuse to repost the theme song again, eh?

While taking breaks to get a new shot for Miniature Railway Adventures made for animating, The raised track route on the model layout is being assembled into place. This is looking very promising and I can't wait to see how it turns out.

The 2nd Magorail set has arrived and I think there is just about enough 'track' to do the raised track section. I don't think many modelled a raised track before. There's one I saw in a photo @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social took that I've been using for reference, but can't think of any others.

What's it like inside your head?

Tonight me and Kirsty saw the last animated City Hunter film and wow. This is probably the darkest 3rd acts the series has ever taken. The plot had a very strong vibe about it, with the addition of the traditional City Hunter tropes. But man, were the action scenes well paced. For a film that...1/2)

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.

A very impressive recreation of the Ffarquhar MrkII layout. Do give this user a follow as their modelling skills are truly something. youtu.be/6na5eSE7w3w?...

So thats what he's been up to these days.

Still get a laugh from this clip.

Still waiting on this 2nd Magnorail set to arrive to continue this project as well as stuff from West Hill Wagon Works. So for now this project is placed on hold till they arrive. Hopefully they'll arrive next week.

Me and @rosiethecutie1995.bsky.social's watch alongs of City Hunter continued with the watching of City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes. What I call a wonderful tribute to the series' soundtrack. Most of the best songs from the show are here and when Footsteps started playing, we both cheered. (1/2)

Personal update: I'm slowly getting over the grief and feeling a little bit better. Again, thank you everyone for your kind words and support during this difficult time. Hope to have some new updates regarding Miniature Railway Adventures' progress next week.

So this was something I didn't expect from my dog, May. She actually LOVES miniature train rides. When I had my portable tracks set up to give my niece and nephew a ride with Puffa, May wanted to have a go too. And so this clip from 2022, shows her happily having a train ride for the first time.

Thank you everyone for your kind words about May. I'm still finding it hard to let it all sink in, but time will heal as they say. May was a brilliant dog. I'm just so sorry her time was up so soon. I'll be taking some time off social media but will be back soon. ~ M ❤️

May White (Born 16th March 2017 - Feel asleep 13th October 2025) Aged 8 (55 Dog years) A dear friend to the end. ❤️

So I decided to order another Magnorail set for this new layout for I had a bit of a brainwave last night. One item on the layout that I was unsure at the time how to work was the raised track for the 5 inch & 3 1/2 inch trains. But I think I know how...

We've got movement!!! Though I think more engines and stock are required. But till they arrive I think the ground works for some scenic work is in order. Expect a new Livestream from the Miniature Railway Adventures YT channel tomorrow covering this.

BOINK!!!

Skipped ahead and began making a start on some track-ish laying. Stay tuned for a follow up livestream later this weekend. #TheMiniatureRailwayAdventuresTAS

Had started a livestream to do a recap and continuation of my miniature railway layout build, but a small detail has put a halt to any further progress as it requires some tools which I don't have at hand at that moment. So I'll be resuming the stream hopefully this weekend so stay tuned.

Some Thomas fans - "It's so cool to see all this new Magic Railroad footage!!!" Me - (Watching brief clip of a crew member putting scenic scatter on the tracks) "I wonder what brand of scenic scatters they used? Woodland Scenics probably"

Loved this series when I first came across it. Showed it to some friends some years back and they too also find it a fun series to watch.

Of all the days work has given me the day off..... ....I'm so glad it's today. I really, REALLY needed a day off.

I remember seeing a Cosgrove Hall documentary that had this tune being played. But they had had the 2nd half of the tune being used for the showing of the making of Count Duckula which surprisingly works. www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Qg...

When you're animating a run cycle and the perfect song comes on your playlist. This video is from a month ago, but I was animating a running sequence when this song came on. Song BTW is 'Footsteps' from City Hunter.

So what this was supposed to be was a recreation of the rolling panorama backdrop they used in the likes of Thunderbirds (pictured) as well as in the Thomas series for cab shots. Mine was to be a manual operated one, but it was too flimsy to work right. Pity there's no plans of how this was made.

What do you suppose this failed prop for Branch Line Engines was originally going to be used for? The answer will be revealed later this evening.

So just a heads up. I'm taking a break from my main YT channel and moving my work to my second channel which you can find the link to here. www.youtube.com/@MiniRailway... A new video for it has been planned and filming for it will start next Saturday. It should be good fun.

I was asked lend a hand with the history part of this video. Be sure to check it out. It's quite an impressive set up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=plJx...

Me and Kirsty just finished City Hunter 91. I can definitely say this tops series 3. So many great episodes and brilliant story plots. Plus there was a moment where we had to pause an episode because we were laughing so hard at something featured in it. But yeah a great series indeed.

My goodness! Just finished City Hunter '91! Miles better than City Hunter 3! I really loved all the episodes from this season! Now it's just to watch the movies very soon! ^^