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Dirk Rail - Two Hills Light Railway

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A 1/20 scale garden railway, a modest 009 layout, other stuff about railways, and various unrelated topics.

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Steam on the 3 ft gauge with No.6, a Roundhouse Millie and a selection of Irish rolling stock - a West Clare horse box and Schull and Skibbereen coaches. 12 April 2025.

13.04.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Talyllyn Ruston diesel No. 5 'Midlander' in the quarry. Clogher Valley Railway, Walker tractor 'Unit No.2' with a van and a Tralee & Dingle coach on the 3 ft gauge. 12 April 2025.

13.04.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Littlehampton Miniature Railway, 16.6.1973

#Littlehampton #LittlehamptonMiniatureRailway #MiniatureRailway #1970s #1973Images

09.03.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The first train of 2025. No.2 Errigal on a permanent way train. Passenger services resume in April. The 2 ft. gauge quarry line is still closed pending some ballast replacement.

09.03.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Figures, left to right: Moore Marriott, Will Hay, Graham Moffatt,Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Figures, left to right: Moore Marriott, Will Hay, Graham Moffatt,Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy

Mr Merlin's (Tom Cooper) 1/20 scale figures. About 40 years old. The staff of Buggleskelly Station, from the film 'Oh Mr. Porter!' and Laurel and Hardy.

25.01.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An old model of a GVT brake van with an equally old guard figure

An old model of a GVT brake van with an equally old guard figure

A very old (35-40 years) Tenmille Products 16mm scale model of a Glyn Valley brake van. The guard is of a similar vintage, from an early range of Bachmann G scale figures. The head is from a US style brakesman and the body originally had a head wearing a trilby hat.

25.01.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2 green and cream 4 wheel coaches

2 green and cream 4 wheel coaches

A pair of Timpdon Models ready made coaches have been added to the 32mm gauge stock. These will form part of the train specifically set aside for visiting other garden railways. Lots of scope for super detailing, just the transfers added for now.

25.01.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train at the main station in the shed on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train at the main station in the shed on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train at the main station in the shed on the garden railway

Live steam loco Caledonia and Santa Special train at the main station in the shed on the garden railway

Live steam Caledonia in charge of the Santa Special. 26 December 2024

30.12.2024 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hunslet loco 'Charles' leads the Santa Special over the level crossing at Tal-y-Glyn.

Hunslet loco 'Charles' leads the Santa Special over the level crossing at Tal-y-Glyn.

Hunslet loco 'Charles' heads over the river bridge with a Santa Special.

Hunslet loco 'Charles' heads over the river bridge with a Santa Special.

Penrhyn Hunslet loco 'Charles' in charge of the Santa Special on the 009 layout.

23.12.2024 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Steam locomotive Clan line hauling a special train on the bridge over the river Adur.

Steam locomotive Clan line hauling a special train on the bridge over the river Adur.

Steam locomotive Clan line hauling a special train on the bridge over the river Adur.

Steam locomotive Clan line hauling a special train on the bridge over the river Adur.

Steam locomotive Clan line hauling a special train on the bridge over the river Adur.

Steam locomotive Clan line hauling a special train on the bridge over the river Adur.

Clan Line thundering over the River Adur bridge at Shoreham with a train bound for Bath and Bristol. 14/12/24

14.12.2024 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tram loco and snowplough at work

Tram loco and snowplough at work

Tram loco and snowplough at work

Tram loco and snowplough at work

Ploughing the snow, January 2024 - it was gone by lunchtime!

03.12.2024 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A view of the 009 Layout indoors - Tal-Y-Glyn. Makes a change from the big stuff outside.

17.11.2024 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Walker diesel railcar, County Donegal Railway number 20 and Walker rail tractor, Clogher Valley Railway, Unit number 2.

17.11.2024 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway loco number 3

Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway loco number 3

Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway loco number 3

Castlederg and Victoria Bridge Tramway loco number 3

Glyn Valley Tramway loco 'Sir Theodore' on the quarry line.

Glyn Valley Tramway loco 'Sir Theodore' on the quarry line.

Clogher Valley tram loco No.2 Errigal

Clogher Valley tram loco No.2 Errigal

Tram locos in Autumn on the garden railway.

17.11.2024 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A wooded forest in the Autumn with gold and brown leaves on the ground

A wooded forest in the Autumn with gold and brown leaves on the ground

The term 'Fall' for Autumn possibly started in Sussex before the 1500s, initially known as 'Harvest' due to the falling of leaves and fruits.

'Autumn' gained popularity in the mid-1600s, yet 'Fall' remained and was introduced to North America by followers of William Penn(sylvania).

15.11.2024 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5
Rolling green hills looking towards a blue sky and sea with offshore wind turbines

Rolling green hills looking towards a blue sky and sea with offshore wind turbines

Guess things really π™–π™§π™š bluer on this side.

πŸ“· Tom Sigler

#SouthDowns #BlueSky

14.11.2024 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Hello Blue Sky!

I cant remember if I made a proper introduction on this platform, so I thought I'd make a little video reintroducing myself & the Tube Mapper Project.

Hello I'm Luke nice to meet you!

#photography #books #railway

27.10.2024 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 141    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5
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Enterprise train brings β€˜cross-border element’ to journey marking centenary of β€˜major event’ in Irish rail history 100th anniversary of Great Southern Railways is being celebrated on Saturday with special train journey from Dublin to Killarney

β€œThe formation of the Great Southern Railway in 1924 was a major event in the development of the Irish transport industry, both road and rail, and its centenary is something we felt couldn’t be let go unmarked”
#IrishHistory

13.11.2024 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tywyn Wharf itself is believed to be the first inter-rail transhipment yard in the World, with the slate carried down from Bryneglwys Quarry in narrow gauge waggons being emptied into their standard gauge counterparts to be taken to port at Aberdyfi for export, or carried...

08.11.2024 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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STOP PRESS - Rail Interchange returns to Tywyn Wharf after 40 years!

Today the standard gauge wagon was lifted into place alongside Tywyn Wharf edge, with the help of Network Rail.

08.11.2024 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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We are devastated to hear about the passing of our dear friend Timothy West.

Timothy was a great supporter of the Talyllyn Railway, having first come across the Railway in 1949 on a walking tour and later re-introduced to the now preserved line by his good friend Tom Rolt.

13.11.2024 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Look at our fancy new handle, now you definitely know we're legit!

14.11.2024 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 58    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A red postbox with a knitter topper showing a teddy in army gear saluting, with lots of Poppies.

A red postbox with a knitter topper showing a teddy in army gear saluting, with lots of Poppies.

Aha. An opportunity fora #postboxSaturday. A George postbox and remembrance topper at Stourbridge Junction station

16.11.2024 07:47 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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