Not much of a gamer these days, but I had to download Wonders of Sodor. I love it! Amazing graphics, so true to the spirit of the series Dovetail Games deserve all the praise they're getting and it's so pleasing to see 'classic' Thomas being recognised once more

This CCTV video reminded me of something...

"The Museum's 0-4-0 Well Tank is due soon. I believe they named him Audrey...no, sorry...Aubrey..." ........ "I am here!"

"Your firebox is on fire!" "No, Mother, it's just the Northern Lights!"

My attempt at recapturing the fireworks finale from the end of the 1995 Power Rangers movie (also filmed at Darling Harbour, Sydney)

For me…

In Melbourne - handy cafe with a clientele of mostly cyclists

Deep down, we are all Trigger’s broom

Another link to the past gone - Audrey Boston, wife of the late Rev. Teddy Boston, passed away yesterday, aged 93.

All those years people giving him that catchphrase, turns out Allcroft started it all...

“I’ve been speaking to my creator… … he hates me…”

As well as the late, great Mr. Baddeley, Dennis and Gnasher (1996) also starred Kerry Shale. Mainly providing Gnasher’s growls, but he uses his ‘Diesel’ voice for a few one-off characters.

The short run of episodes featuring the Trotters' Liverpudlian cousin were found to be so funny at test screenings that they were considered a public health risk and had to be wiped. Only a fragment of the opening titles remains.

When you see a game of Catch going on and idle close by until they ask you to join in

There’s a Fat Controller story in this, surely

No art skills at all, but while doing some clay sculpting today I couldn’t resist - pretend Berks doing the splits I guess

The original ending to Cranky Bugs, where Cranky sets his eyes on Mavis and Percy isn't best pleased…

RIP Patrick Murray

When your comic is axed and you have to take a job running Duolingo… And yes, I stole the joke from Boys from the Blackstuff

In memory of John Baddeley 1933-2025

Just getting ready to pose for my compulsory UK ID photo

Wayward Winston meets Busy Going Backwards

That time Den was repainted with the luminous paint Trigger nicked from the depot.

@tehflyingkipper.bsky.social getting someone experienced to help broadcast the news of your birthday to the wider world of Bluesky! Hope it’s a good one mate

Feisty one, you are!!! www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-mu...

With no Awdry Extravaganza next year, the Talyllyn will instead be hosting Peanuts/Charlie Brown themed events next year, right next to The Sign Eating Tree at Rhydyronen

Edgar Hodges, illustrator of the 1979/80 annual and several colouring/activity books, passed away earlier this year, aged 97 www.theboltonnews.co.uk/memorials/de...

Meet Steam Ted - a nice way of keeping track of the heritage lines, museums and rail journeys I’ve experienced

Got introduced to the Jet2 meme while in the UK, felt it was time for a TTTE take on it

My trip has come to an end. Highlights include the Isle of Man, Awdry Extravaganza, the NYMR and time spent with family and friends. Definitely going home in a better head space

One last location hunt before I go home, involving a long walk to Prestwich… Hey! Ho! It’s Sooty and Co…

(1/3) An unintentional Open All Hours location visit with @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social in Doncaster the other day. Not the shop as you might expect (that proved too far to walk!) but a spot in the city centre used for the Series 1 episode "A Well Catered Funeral"...

Shut All Hours

As @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social suggested, the scorpion tattoo suggests this is Harold’s midlife crisis

Tempted to steal and build my own locomotive, some ______ ______ ______ will buy it surely!

“Kevin’s not here.” “Kevin’s not here.” “Kevin’s not here.” “What?!” *awkward laugh*………….. And altogether now…

Some of the last ones before heading home - Mavis, Daisy and Ryan (looking a bit…erm…half cut!)

A fine place for sick engines...albeit mostly modern ones these days

Gathering engines together for the whistling finale - amazing way to wrap up a great weekend. Stellar work from all the staff and volunteers @talyllyn.co.uk #AwdryEx5 #awdryextravaganza

Trying to perfect my low 'periscope' photos for the models #AwdryEx5 #awdryextravaganza

Fantastic first day at #AwdryEx5 #awdryextravaganza @talyllyn.co.uk really pulled out all the stops to make it an event to remember

Warming up for #AwdryEx5 by visiting some of the other narrow gauge prototypes today…

Quick stop at Snowdon, not seen No 3 before. Just need No. 4 to complete the (surviving) set, unless 7 and 8 emerge from hiding

Thomas meets Thomas Bach (aka.Little Thomas)

Locomotion, Shildon

"...and he'sh got a shpotlessh record!"

“I’ve come to meet me’ old mate Ringo,” said Thomas, “but he doesn’t seem to be home!”

Visiting the Magic Railroad filming locations over the last few days

“It’s time for all of us to go home…just like Thomas…”

Had a great couple of days on the Isle of Man’s Railways #IOMRailway @manxelectric @GGRailway #snaefell