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Picked up this lovely Thomas custom bag at Comic-Con today

Rare aesthetic: Building the Nant Gwernol extension 😮‍💨

This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the extension's opening!

📸 TR Collection, David Mitchell

#HeartofGold #RailwayAdventure

I'll be displaying some of my models at the East Kent Model Railway Society Whitstable exhibition in Deal tomorrow. Looks like it's set to be a great show!

The Flying Kipper poster by KumataJDG Tidmouth's catch of the day From port to plate in time for tea - fresh as fresh can be! Service provided by the North Western Railway Artwork by Joe Graham Railway Series RWS Rev W Awdry nostalgia vintage poster design illustration Sodor Thomas the Tank Engine TTTE Henry NWR steam locomotive train twilight owl snow winter fish colourful

Dear Friends,

Henry has been feeling glum. The other engines were teasing him for his crash with the Flying Kipper.

To cheer Henry up I decided to make him the focus of my newest poster, to show everyone how strong and capable he really is.

Yours,
The Artist

#TheRailwaySeries #RailwayPoster

Release date confirmed for new Thomas the Tank Engine adventure game Dovetail Games and Mattel Inc have confirmed the release date for upcoming adventure game, Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor.

The game will feature narration from Mark Moraghan, one of the show’s original narrators as well as realistic routes including Thomas’ branch line, Knapford Harbour and more. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/release-date-confirmed-for-new-thomas-the-tank-engine-adventure-game.html

"That guy at the bottom will stop them!" said a shop floor assistant.

But he was wrong 😆

Welp, I did it again...I decided to give these stories yet another rewrite. And ended up adding several new ones at the same time!

So now -- hopefully -- I feel more confident with this latest batch. Let me know what you think 🙂

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus from Bron Hebog.
May all your red dragons be articulated with fire in their bellies.
(Best fit a quality spark arrestor, mind)

Rev. W. Awdry’s Little Engines Weekend

Sir Handel, Rusty & Fred, will be back in Tywyn on the 18th & 19th July 2026.

This event will be smaller in scale, but promises to engage fans young and old with activities to enjoy – and of course, plenty of trains to catch!

More information coming soon!

Good to see a few of my favourite CGI Characters here! Love the Stafford/Harvey team-up idea, but your take on Luke has been outstanding ⭐👍

YouTube video by Rexeljet Drawing More NITROGEN ERA Characters in the Railway Series Style!

This week's video will be premiering very soon! Today, I'll be drawing more engines from the TV Series, namely those introduced towards the end of the Nitrogen Era

youtu.be/zJDQO3AnMBA

Thomas is getting ready for his first exhibition for this year. After doing his test runs with Annie and Clarabel, he retires for the night ready for another day to dawn.

Again, it's been very charming seeing this chap gain so much attention! You've done a grand job here 🦊👍

A fox character standing with a shunter's pole on a section of railway track. A locomotive and mine shaft are off in the distance.

A quick scribble of Reg, the Foxfield Railway's new mascot. Been meaning to do a scribble since I first saw the video on YT, such a charming character. 👌

🌼 Alf in the daffodils.

A splash of spring sunshine and a little diesel charm, even Alf knows this is a wonderful time of year on the Talyllyn.

⛰️ #RailwayAdventure
📷 Anthony Randall

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