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RailRaider25 @railraider25.bsky.social · 7d

A "Daisy" and a "Bluebell".

Series 4 Elsbridge Route by Tevy.

Daisy the Diesel Railcar chatting with Stepney the 'Bluebell' Engine at Elsbridge Junction.

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Michael White @whitehousefilms.bsky.social · Sep 5

Anyone know where I can order the metal collection Storybook Thomas from? or is it still not available yet in the UK? Been trying to find one but have had no luck.

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · Sep 2

BR Blue livery for steam locomotive No. 9 ‘Prince of Wales’ https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/09/vor-steam-festival-2025.html #No_8Llywelyn #No_9PrinceOfWales

BR Blue livery for steam locomotive No. 9 ‘Prince of Wales’

On the 25th and 26th of October, The Vale of Rheidol is hosting its Steam Festival.

www.railadvent.co.uk

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · Aug 29

They're BACK!

The BRAND NEW series of Dreigiau Cadi is available to watch NOW on BBC iPlayer & S4C Clic - with new episodes every Friday morning!

Watch now! 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Aug 18

Dates for the Diary:

11th of October - Tugs Day at Midland Railway Butterley
facebook.com/events/s/tug...

25th and 26th of October at Slough and Windsor Railway Society Model Exhibition
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swrs-mrx25...

We hope to see you there to round off an excellent year for Tugs!

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Aug 27

Brand new feature blog on Friday discussing a question we get asked quite frequently - Will the Tugs Ever Tour Outside of the UK?

tugs-the-exhibition.blogspot.com

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TEngine @tengine.bsky.social · Aug 22

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSRa...

James Loses His Nerve - Written by @railraider25.bsky.social and read by @theburiedtruck.bsky.social

James Loses His Nerve

YouTube video by TEngine (W.P)

www.youtube.com

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 17

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...

Edgar Albert HODGES

Edgar peacefully passed away on 13th February 2025, aged 97 years.Edgar will be sadly missed by his dear friend Joan and all his other treasured…

www.theboltonnews.co.uk

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Out of Context UK Kids TV @oocukkidstv.bsky.social · Aug 10

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sodor_modelmonger @rwsnwr12.bsky.social · Aug 15

stanleys shed and stanleys shed

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Aug 2

youtu.be/OkNdSJrPQAk?...

@rhydyronen.bsky.social
has done it again.

There's some confusion in the yard when Sodor Castle encounters an engine hasn't met before!

See you tomorrow! ;)

Castle's Confusion

YouTube video by rhydyronen

youtu.be

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Aug 2

Want to win a miniature steam locomotive custom Britt Allcroft tribute headboard?

Designed to fit 7.25" / 7.5" gauge trains, FutureRail Productions is now auctioning it off for charity; specifically a charity that Britt supported.

More details in the video:
youtu.be/o-UBGruVX5g?...

Britt Allcroft Memorial Headboard Reveal

YouTube video by FutureRail Productions

youtu.be

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Jul 30

@rhydyronen.bsky.social delivers again as we make our way towards the Brad & Jinty stories with something brand new! 😉

A new railway project allows two engines to meet for the first time, of course, with some trouble.

"Castle's Confusion" premieres this Sunday at 3:00 PM EST

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Jul 30

Almost got it 😉

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Jul 30

@rhydyronen.bsky.social delivers again as we make our way towards the Brad & Jinty stories with something brand new! 😉

A new railway project allows two engines to meet for the first time, of course, with some trouble.

"Castle's Confusion" premieres this Sunday at 3:00 PM EST

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jul 28

We're at Bressingham Steam Gardens this weekend at Diss, Norfolk!

Come and join us for some Star Tugs fun!
bressingham.co.uk/events/2025/...

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Jul 22

Being in that crowd on Sunday, it was an atmosphere that is usually found in stadiums, the euphoria was truly special - but ultimately, very well deserved.

Nowhere but the Talyllyn could do anything on this scale. It was phenomenal.

Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · Jul 22

Dear Friends,

This past weekend has been something rather special indeed. From all of us at the Talyllyn Railway we cannot thank you enough for coming to the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 - so many have travelled so very far to visit our little railway and we are so very grateful.

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Sodor Island Forums & Fansite @sifansite.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thank you to the @talyllyn.co.uk for a terrific Awdry Extravaganza weekend. An amazing event, incredible experience and the atmosphere at Wharf Station last night was electric.

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RailAdvent @railadvent.bsky.social · Jul 18

Talyllyn’s Awdry Extravaganza Kicks Off! https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/07/talyllyns-awdry-extravaganza-kicks-off.html #abergynolwyn #TalyllynRailway #ThomasTheTankEngine #tywyn

Talyllyn’s Awdry Extravaganza Kicks Off!

Talyllyn is hosting its Awdry Extravaganza, which began today and will run until the 20th July.

www.railadvent.co.uk

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · Jul 12

On this day in 2014 "Tale of the Brave" premiered

This marked Gator, Reg, Timothy and Marions first appearances as well as Olivers first appearance in CGI. This also marked Duck, Oliver and Porters first appearances in specials as well as Gator and Regs only appearances in-

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Northern Star (Adrian) 🍉🚂✨ @northernstarca.bsky.social · Jul 12

Kevin Roth sings the Shining Time Station theme song🫶🚂✨ #shiningtimestation #thomasandfriends #kevinroth #didiconn #schemer #georgecarlin #ringostarr #pbs #childhood #nostalgia #memories #yourecrying

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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · Jul 12

Jul 11, 1883: the Barnum & London circus arrives in Toronto from Guelph aboard three special Grand Trunk Railway trains. The big top went up in a vacant lot at the corner of College and Lumley Street (now Euclid Avenue). 1/3

An 1883 newspaper advertisement promoting P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show On Earth combined with the Great London Circus. "8 United Monster Shows—To All Of Which One Ticket For The Usual Price Admits."

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Toronto Railway Museum @torailwaymuseum.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thousands of Torontonians gathered to watch the circus parade that began near Union Station. The star attraction was Jumbo, the Circus Elephant, who traveled in his own special fourteen-foot-high private rail car. 2/3

An 1883 poster promoting Jumbo the Giant African Elephant as part of P.T. Barnum's Greatest Show On Earth and The Great London Circus.

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jul 7

Lakesider III is visiting
@talyllyn.co.uk’s Awdry Extravaganza 2025!

This prop was adapted from OJ and will be on display as part of the weekend in his Thomas & Friends guise

For more information about the weekend please visit the Talyllyn Railway's event page

www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/awdry...

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