Matthew Kay
@mattkayrailfan.bsky.social
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Lover of railways, films, TV and anything retro.
Last day in Germany today; hereâs a photo of a statue of former Boppard resident Engelbert Humperdinck, with Hansel and Gretel (for whom he wrote the opera)
5 days ago
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A lovely ride this afternoon on the Vulkan Express from Brohl to Engeln and back.
6 days ago
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Remains of a Roman fort in Boppard.
6 days ago
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7 days ago
Looking for a weekend of entertainment? The
#TPTV
FESTIVAL OF FILM at
#monmouthsavoy
Sat 18 & Sun 19 July! Star guests, lost films, live entertainment and more bringing you 2 days celebrating Film & TV history. To book call 0808 178 8212 or online:
buff.ly/t4yiOWN
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Enjoyed a guided tour around Koblenz today, including paying a visit to three different churches. After the tour and lunch, I boarded the cable car up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, a marvellous attraction steeped in history.
7 days ago
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Four portrait shots of the Niederwald Monument, erected to commemorate Germanyâs unification in 1871; though not completed until 1883. What a structure!
8 days ago
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A quick evening stroll around Boppard.
8 days ago
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Now hereâs an example of a German freight train running through RĂźdesheim; thereâs so many that run alongside the Rhine on both sides!
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9 days ago
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A lovely river cruise along the Rhine from Boppard to RĂźdesheim onboard a steam paddler! An overall steady and wonderful voyage with lots of castles and other views to look out for.
9 days ago
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Talking Pictures TV
9 days ago
Comedy icons
#LaurelAndHardy
are back on
#TPTV
from June 6th! Weâre showing some of their most iconic films & a rare short incl: 'Brats', 'Busy Bodies', 'Murder Case', 'Below Zero' & 'The Magicians' to celebrate 100 years since they signed their 1st contracts with Hal Roach.
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10 days ago
Raise your tea cups! It's TPTVs 11th Birthday! We canât believe itâs been over a decade since we embarked on this journey! If it wasnât for you tuning in and spreading the word, we wouldnât be here â Thank YOU! TPTV isnât just a TV channel â itâs a community. With thanks, Sarah, Noel and Neill.
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A Frankfurt-bound service departing Boppard Hauptbahnhof (Thatâs German for railway station)
10 days ago
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Todayâs trip to Cochem, where I first walked up to Reichsburg Castle where I took part in an English guided tour around the castle. After that tour I went for a walk along the river Mosel both sides before taking the train back.
10 days ago
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The Ebertor Hotel in Boppard, my base for the next six nights.
10 days ago
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Two hour stopover at Brussels before catching a train to Cologne.
11 days ago
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Two photos taken last night of Kingâs Cross and St Pancras stations.
11 days ago
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filmisfabulous!
11 days ago
Radio Times Article Online Doctor Who missing episodes addressed as Film is Fabulous founder explains preservation project
www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/do...
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A charming day out at Whitstable for the Peter Cushing event hosted by the amazing
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
team. Weâve had such lovely weather for our walk; always a pleasure to pass by the house where Cushing lived. Also watched Hammerâs âThe Mummyâ during the lunch break, a true classic.
11 days ago
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Talking Pictures TV
15 days ago
Discover the first ever murder on a British train in this informative documentary series. Premiere: đ RAILWAY MURDERS (2021) 5:20pm 'The First Railway Murderer'
#TPTVsubtitles
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Matthew Kay
RailAdvent
15 days ago
Tornado set to conquer the Settle & Carlisle line in September
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/tornado-set-to-conquer-the-settle-carlisle-line-in-september.html
#A1SteamLocomotiveTrust
#BirminghamNewStreet
#carlisle
#ColeshillParkway
#derby
#EastCoastMainLine
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Tornado set to conquer the Settle & Carlisle line in September
A1 Class Pacific no. 60163 Tornado is set to storm the Northern Fells in September for a journey along the iconic Settle & Carlisle line.
https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/tornado-set-to-conquer-the-settle-carlisle-line-in-september.html
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Talking Pictures TV
15 days ago
đ RAILWAY MURDERS (2021) Beginning Thursday 21st May at 5:20pm. Presented by
#NicholasDay
investigating the most notorious murders ever to take place on the British railways
#TPTVsubtitles
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Flying Scotsman and Tornado at Ruddington Fields station at the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).
19 days ago
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Talking Pictures TV
20 days ago
Delighted that Fortean TV (showing on Saturday nights on TPTV) presenter Rev.
#LionelFanthorpe
will be live on stage at The
#TPTV
FESTIVAL OF FILM at the Monmouth Savoy event Sat 18 & Sun 19 July! Tickets now on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online:
buff.ly/t4yiOWN
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Talking Pictures TV
20 days ago
Weâre excited that the wonderful
#AnnekeWills
will be joining us on Sunday 4th Oct 2026 at the beautiful Tivoli Theatre in Wimborne. A whole day of good old fashioned entertainment. More star guests (TBA) Call 01202 855 566 or online
buff.ly/7cVuJiD
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OldRailwayAccidents
22 days ago
Delighted to see our 1st contribution to 'Rocket: All Aboard' is out! Rocket: All Aboard is led by
@mcrhistories.bsky.social
& marks 200 years of the Liverpool-Manchester Railway. Here we use the Railway Work, Life & Death project to focus on route's staff:
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The people of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway route - Rocket: All Aboard
Beyond infrastructure and engines â the people of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway route Look at...
https://rocketallaboard.co.uk/story/the-people-of-the-liverpool-and-manchester-railway-route/
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Ant Dawson
22 days ago
Happy Birthday to Railway Preservation. On this day in 1951 the first train of the preserved, volunteer-led era on the Talyllyn Railway operated. What came next was a global phenomenon. The UK has 130 heritage railways; over 500 miles of track; 20K volunteers; ÂŁ250millions to the leisure economy.
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Michael Warburton
22 days ago
Remembering the late great ERIC MORECAMBE â born 100yrs ago today.
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A lovely series!
add a skeleton here at some point
22 days ago
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filmisfabulous!
22 days ago
Support Our Initiative Film is Fabulous! is a charitable trust. Its primary aim is to ensure that vulnerable film collections held privately in the U.K. are preserved when film collectors, and former industry professionals, pass away.
filmisfabulous.org.uk/the-film-is-...
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Talking Pictures TV
24 days ago
Starting Wednesday 20th May, 9:10pm continuing every Wednesday at 8:30pm!
#LeighLawson
is TRAVELLING MAN
#TPTVsubtitles
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Talking Pictures TV
27 days ago
Are you joining us? The
#TPTV
FESTIVAL OF FILM at the Monmouth Savoy Sat 18 & Sun 19 July! Join the nation's favourite channel and our star guests for 2 days celebrating Film & TV history. More guests tba! Call 0808 178 8212 or online:
buff.ly/t4yiOWN
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Talking Pictures TV
28 days ago
Weâre delighted that the incredibly talented ALISTAIR MCGOWANl is joining us at our
#TPTV
@hbpicturehouse Hebden Bridge Festival of Film & TV Christmas Roadshow Sat 5th & Sun 6th December 2026. Tickets on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online:
buff.ly/H5KsjpR
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Good day spent visiting the Windermere Jetty Museum plus walking up to Orrest Head where lovely views are guaranteed on a nice day.
about 1 month ago
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Talking Pictures TV
about 1 month ago
Back By Popular Demand!
#BrunoCremer
is MAIGRET đ starts Monday 18th May at 8:30pm then continuing every Monday at 8pm. Original French adaptations with English
#TPTVsubtitles
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about 1 month ago
Your weekend starts here! Saturday 25th April on
#TalkingPicturesTV
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about 2 months ago
The legendary
#JohnCooperClarke
comedian and lifelong film fan will be our star guest at the
#TPTV
FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV at
#RedditchPalace
Theatre Sunday 13th Sept 2026. To book call 0808 178 8212 or online here!
buff.ly/1SPQOHw
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34070 âManstonâ arriving into Bury Bolton Street railway station with a Rawtenstall-bound service on the East Lancashire Railway, visiting as part of their âLegends of Steam IIIâ weekend.
about 2 months ago
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60163 Tornado at the East Lancashire Railway this morning.
about 2 months ago
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Talking Pictures TV
about 2 months ago
We are delighted to announce that the legendary
#BrittEkland
will be joining us live on stage at the
#TPTV
FESTIVAL OF FILM & TV at our NEW VENUE:
#PalaceTheatre
Redditch on Sun-13-Sept 2026. Tickets on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online here:
renownfilms.co.uk/product-cate...
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Talking Pictures TV
about 2 months ago
Delighted to announce that the fabulous
#LizaGoddard
will be live on stage at The
#TPTV
FESTIVAL OF FILM at the Monmouth Savoy event Sat 18 & Sun 19 July! Tickets now on sale! Call 0808 178 8212 or online:
buff.ly/t4yiOWN
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Talking Pictures TV
about 2 months ago
Tickets Selling Fast for our
#TPTV
#PeterCushing
'WEEKEND IN WHITSTABLE' EVENT Sat 23 & Sun 24 May. Guests include
#VirginiaWetherell
#JuliePeasgood
#CarolineMunro
#MarkIveson
and
#TheHammerRunners
Limited Tickets! Book now 0808 178 8212 or online
buff.ly/v7CArvg
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Talking Pictures TV
2 months ago
THE DANZIGER COLLECTION Vol 1. A 3-DVD Set of 10 British cinema rarities from the archive of the legendary producers, The Danziger's, most unseen for decades! Features
#RonaldHoward
#GordonJackson
#DickEmery
& more! Just ÂŁ25 with FREE UK P&P!
buff.ly/M61TXEx
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Another good day was had yesterday at the
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
festival in the Alban Arena in St Albans. Lovely to see Lola Lamour singing on stage as always; and we were once again treated to an eye-opening performance by two fascinating showgirls before the start of the show.
2 months ago
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Had a good time yesterday at the
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
festival in the Alban Arena at St Albans. Lovely to see Lola Lamour singing on stage as always; and I must say the presence of two showgirls on stage was well and truly an eye-opener! Andre Vincent gave us a good talk about warm-up.
2 months ago
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Now at this weekendâs
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
festival in the Alban Arena in St Albans. Loving my new cushion!
3 months ago
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Talking Pictures TV
3 months ago
Just 5 days to go! Are you joining us this weekend? THE TPTV FESTIVAL OF FILM 2026 at the Alban Arena, St Albans Sat 21st & Sun 22nd March! Excellent Circle Tickets available for Sat & Sun! Stalls seats sold out! Don't delay! Call 0808 178 8212 or online now!
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LMS Black 5 45407 âThe Lancashire Fusilierâ passing Middlewood railway station with the âBuxton Spa Expressâ railtour.
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3 months ago
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filmisfabulous!
3 months ago
Peterâs special day also encompassed an interview with Tim Burrows of the Doctor Who Missing Episodes Podcast. To listen to the interview, visit the Film is Fabulous! website:
filmisfabulous.org.uk/exclusive-pe...
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Exclusive Peter Purves Interview | Film is Fabulous
https://vimeo.com/1173212722
https://filmisfabulous.org.uk/exclusive-peter-purves-interview/
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filmisfabulous!
3 months ago
Exclusive Peter Purves Interview On Wednesday, 11th March 26, Peter Purves walked into Leicesterâs Phoenix Arts Cinema and Art Centre. What happened next took the great manâs breath away. Film is Fabulous! had, in fact, recovered two missing episodes of The Daleksâ Master Plan, in which he starred
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Benjamin Cook
3 months ago
âThey are out there, I know it! And theyâre getting closer.â đ¨ BREAKING! đ¨ Missing
#DoctorWho
episodes FOUND!! After 61 years, âThe Nightmare Beginsâ & âDevilâs Planetâ (Eps 1 & 3 of âThe Daleksâ Master Planâ) are BACK, thanks to
@filmisfabulous.bsky.social
. Available on iPlayer in April!
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