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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Aug 29

New feature blog addressing the question of whether or not the Tugs models will tour overseas.

Any questions or constructive feedback, we'll do our best to answer in a follow-up blog.

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The Bigg Question: Will the Tugs Ever Tour Outside the UK?

FujiQ Park, Japan, June 2024 It was the last day of a nearly three week trip to Japan. I had thoroughly enjoyed my stay in this amazing c...

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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 27

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

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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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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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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 8

At long last, here is the Awdry Extravaganza 5 experience from the livestream team's side of things, going through every element of the event! Full 45 min video on YouTube.

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

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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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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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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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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jul 21

Bigg thanks to the @talyllyn.co.uk for having Lakesider III at Awdry Extravaganza.

We are very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this extraordinary event, and be part of the amazing experience.

He's enjoyed being in Wales apparently!

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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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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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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Jul 4

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Zr...
Happy 4th July! Today's Guide Rail is an American special, looking at the surprising list of UK steam engines that toured across the Atlantic.

It was done many times BEFORE Flying Scotsman! (and Thomas...)

The BRITISH trains that ended up in AMERICA

YouTube video by Terrier55Stepney

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jul 4

First and foremost, we would like to extend a magnificent Municipal Garbage Day to TUGS fans across the world. Thank you to Chris Sig for the banner!

And also, Happy 4th of July to all our followers and friends in the United States of America.

We wish you all a happy day!

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Callum Wilcox @wilcocallum.bsky.social · Apr 6

We had a great day out today at the TUGS Exhibition.
It was great seeing Top Hat and Zip (my favourite Characters) in person.

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Lexi @viktuurishipper96.bsky.social · Feb 4

Top Hat x Warrior

#thisistugs
#tugs1989
#tugs
#tophatxwarrior

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jun 22

Already done.

Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jun 19

See you sometime somewhere this year!

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jun 15

We had to tell him - Zorran is VERY much aligned with the dark side, and there was no force involved either, he was a willing participant!

#starwars #stormtrooper #darkside #fundaysout #zstacks #fun #thisistugs #80skidstv #dayout #80skids #maritime #biggcityport #familyevent #familyevents

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jun 15

Today is Top Hat’s last planned appearance in 2025 - pop along to Midland Railway Butterley for the 80s Weekend and see him and the other Tugs!

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jun 14

Two classic characters from the 1980s met at Midland Railway - Butterley at the 80s Weekend!

Bigg thanks to the team behind the Johnny5 replica for the photo opportunity and being awesome!

#johnny5 #shortcircuit #80smovies #fundaysout #thisistugs #80skids #tugs

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Tugs The Exhibition @tugstheexhibition.bsky.social · Jun 14

Just as a courtesy to fans, this will be Top Hat’s last planned appearance in 2025 with the rest of the collection.

We are very grateful to his owners for the opportunity, and we look forward to welcoming him back for good times with his old crewmates and his umpteen adoring fans!