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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!

Happy St David’s Day!

Llun/Photo: Charlotte Williams

#HeartOfGold

YouTube video by guiguiba A Bumpy Start

First episode of 'The Loaned Engines' by @guiguiba13.bsky.social was released last night! Check it out when you can, and let him know what you think ⭐

youtu.be/-ZVcvvWwi7Q?...

That moment when you realise it's been a long time since the beginning, and the end is nowhere in sight 😜

james and the diesel engines

YouTube video by guiguiba The Loaned Engines - Release Trailer

Coming soon from @guiguiba13.bsky.social 😎

youtu.be/kIV20H9_gFw?...

Quick tea break during some Miniature Railway Adventures animation work. The Fat Controller is watching over checking that I'm meeting my daily quota.

officially opening some print comms!

Good chance to get some of my own designs without having to purchase the files. (US located, Paypal Only)

See full list of products here:

docs.google.com/document/d/1-N…

YouTube video by TEngine (W.P) Helping Thomas

Helping Thomas - Written by @railraider25.bsky.social and read by @theburiedtruck.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQRI...

I'm so glad this has been gaining traction. Hopefully other Heritage Railways will catch on and be inspired to do the same.

I'm all for them each getting their own animated mascots created by for-real-life people 😎👍

A cartoon locomotive pointing at a railway advertisement.

Wot? Finding properly animated ads in this, the year of 2026? Shut the shed door, nee way!

Ad: youtu.be/p_0ox4BDDGk?...

Scenic Steam Trains to Relax to… Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

If you’re back at work/school and missing the Talyllyn already, this is a reminder that we have a playlist of Scenic Steam Trains to Relax to featuring our engines!

Watch now 👉 youtube.com/playlist?lis...

#HeartofGold

Sir Handel the Narrow Gauge Engine is at Crovan's Gate Workshops. He looks with interest / bemusement as Diesel 10 passes by with a train of steel beams. Diesel 10 is waving his claw menacingly at whoever gets in his way.

Sir Handel wasn't sure about the new diesel...

Route by @sudderym.bsky.social

(PS: This Diesel 10 model is from Clay Truck Works, in case you were wondering!)

Gordon the Big Engine is at Brendam Harbour Yard. Dirty smoke pours from his funnel. An Inspector is berating him about it. BoCo the Diesel is close by, looking sorry for Gordon.

"It's not fair! How can I help the smoke? It's not *my* fault the coal's dirty!"

Route by Dryite.

Billy the Orange Tank Engine has derailed at trap-points and run into a pile of ballast. Fergus the Railway Traction Engine has brought the Breakdown Crane to rescue him. Billy looks very sheepish as the Fat Controller watches the rescue operation.

Billy Blunders Again.

On the plus side, now he knows how trap-points work 😛

Route by me.

Arthur was a gentle soul & while he loved his time with the fish run it was sometimes nice to pull coaches again too. He was very gentle with the fish vans & carried that same care to his coaches. They were very impressed & sung his praises loudly as they sprinted down the line.

#ttte #trainz

The number of political-based bot accounts I've had to report and block today have been insane. Where are they coming from, and how?? 😵

Wow I should really post here more.

Cranky the Crane during a stormy night.

James the Red Engine pulling a goods train with storm clouds above.

Toby the Tram Engine crossing a river bridge during a stormy day.

Rusty the Narrow Gauge Diesel at Boulder Quarry during a stormy / overcast day.

All this heavy rain we've had recently keeps reminding me of Series 5 for some reason. Of how the Shepperton Crew truly nailed the atmosphere of a stormy scene by that time. They just look fantastic.

Feels more realistic when you get caught in the rain and then watch these episodes soon after 🌧️😅

Ryan the Purple Engine, Duck the Great Western Engine and James the Red engine are at Knapford station. James is letting off steam, looking annoyed. Duck and Ryan are smiling at him. Clearly, Duck has been teasing James again.

“You know, James, if you worked as hard as you spoke, you’d be the hardest-working engine I’d know!”

Route by me.

Words by @tardisrescue.bsky.social

Rusty the Narrow Gauge Diesel is at Boulder Quarry Sheds. He and the workmen are looking at Thumper the Mining Machine on a standard gauge truck with concern. It is clear that Thumper is waaaay too big for any of the narrow gauge trucks. Thumper also looks concerned. Even he knows. In the background, Rheneas the Narrow Gauge Engine and a random standard gauge truck stare in amazement at Thumper's size.

"...eyup. We're definitely going to need a bigger truck."

Route by Dryite.

It's up to you! 🤷‍♀️😂

Billy the Orange Tank Engine has derailed at the entrance to the stone quarry. He is on his side, looking annoyed, with the Troublesome Trucks piled up behind him. Billy's Driver and Fireman lay by the track (unhurt) and very surprised. Ben the Yellow Saddletank Engine and BoCo the Diesel are both looking at Billy. Ben looks amused. BoCo looks disappointed.

Billy's Blunder.

(Also: yay! I've learnt how to twist the invisible track again ☺️ )

Route by thomastugsfan

Mavis the Quarry Diesel and Duck the Great Western Engine are at Tidmouth Hault Station. They are both smiling at the Fat Controller, who is on the platform.

"Mavis By The Sea".

Route by Dryite.

Love how expressive your Kevin artwork is! Combines the best elements of John T. Kenney and Gunvor and Peter Edwards ⭐👍

YouTube video by Rexeljet Drawing characters from HERO OF THE RAILS in the Railway Series style!

Premiering very soon! This week I'm drawing the three characters introduced in Hero of the Rails in a Railway Series style!

youtu.be/iYAUeXRpGi4

Thanks! It was easier to say (and spell!) than the actual title 😂

Nothing personally, he's just not my favourite character.

For me, it's a three-way tie between Chandler, Monica and Phoebe. They're all fun each in their own way 😎

I wasn't a fan of Robotboy. "The G-Man" was one reason... 😒

Never watched that Kung-Fu-Rubber-Chicken Thing. And I don't think I will.

But Skatooney was fun! They had nice artwork 👍

I prefer the Mr. Men's take on this trope.

That Gumball episode had too much "angry screaming" for my tastes 😣

You were lucky. I got Ross... 😑