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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 6d

The original ending to Cranky Bugs, where Cranky sets his eyes on Mavis and Percy isn't best pleased…

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 8d

RIP Patrick Murray

Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 12d

When your comic is axed and you have to take a job running Duolingo…

And yes, I stole the joke from Boys from the Blackstuff

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 13d

In memory of John Baddeley
1933-2025

Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Nov 22

Top Hat spends the evening regaling the Stars with his past military moments of glory...

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 15d

Just getting ready to pose for my compulsory UK ID photo

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 25d

Wayward Winston meets Busy Going Backwards

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · 25d

That time Den was repainted with the luminous paint Trigger nicked from the depot.

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Sep 10

@tehflyingkipper.bsky.social getting someone experienced to help broadcast the news of your birthday to the wider world of Bluesky! Hope it’s a good one mate

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 29

First Ade Edmondson in Ep VIII, now Simon Bird…who’s next, Craig Charles?

Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 29

Feisty one, you are!!!

www.fanthatracks.com/news/film-mu...

Shawn Levy Adds UK Comedy Actor & Director Simon Bird To 'Star Wars: Starfighter' - Fantha Tracks | Daily Star Wars News

Simon Bird has joined the cast of 'Star Wars: Starfighter' which has just begun production in the UK.

www.fanthatracks.com

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 22

With no Awdry Extravaganza next year, the Talyllyn will instead be hosting Peanuts/Charlie Brown themed events next year, right next to The Sign Eating Tree at Rhydyronen

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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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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 6

Meet Steam Ted - a nice way of keeping track of the heritage lines, museums and rail journeys I’ve experienced

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 4

Got introduced to the Jet2 meme while in the UK, felt it was time for a TTTE take on it

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Aug 1

My trip has come to an end. Highlights include the Isle of Man, Awdry Extravaganza, the NYMR and time spent with family and friends.

Definitely going home in a better head space

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 31

One last location hunt before I go home, involving a long walk to Prestwich…

Hey! Ho! It’s Sooty and Co…

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks for sharing this! The number of times I’ve walked past those buildings and had no idea that they’ve been on TV. Will have to give the show another watch one day and see what else I recognise.

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Chris @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social · Jul 30

(1/3) An unintentional Open All Hours location visit with @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social in Doncaster the other day. Not the shop as you might expect (that proved too far to walk!) but a spot in the city centre used for the Series 1 episode "A Well Catered Funeral"...

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 30

Shut All Hours

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 27

As @tehflyingkipper.bsky.social suggested, the scorpion tattoo suggests this is Harold’s midlife crisis

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 27

Tempted to steal and build my own locomotive, some ______ ______ ______ will buy it surely!

Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 25

“Kevin’s not here.”

“Kevin’s not here.”

“Kevin’s not here.”

“What?!”

*awkward laugh*…………..

And altogether now…

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 25

Some of the last ones before heading home - Mavis, Daisy and Ryan (looking a bit…erm…half cut!)

Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 23

A fine place for sick engines...albeit mostly modern ones these days

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Dan @oldsquarewheels.bsky.social · Jul 20

Gathering engines together for the whistling finale - amazing way to wrap up a great weekend. Stellar work from all the staff and volunteers
@talyllyn.co.uk

#AwdryEx5 #awdryextravaganza

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