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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · Nov 7

For your convenience, here is a Google Drive folder containing every story I have ever written!

This folder will be updated over time, so keep an eye on it! Thank you all for your continued support!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...

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Trevor Fraley @illustrevor.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrating 41 Years of Thomas and Friends! When I was a child I was fascinated by Thomas the Tank Engine which started a years long interest in trains and anthropomorphic characters. The lessons and stories that I absorbed will stay with me forever.

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Mechanical Shed @mechanicalshed.bsky.social · 2d

#TAFcollab2025

Neil of Fortune

Rusty gets frustrated at the thought of the Bluebell valley line closing when Stepney returns to the mainland. While searching for another engine to run the line, he finds someone many thought was lost to time...

Happy 41st Thomas and Friends!

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“It’s not fair,” complained Rusty. “I do love a good run through the bluebell valley at springtime. But Stepney’s gone home, you see. The line will close without him for sure!”
“It’s no use getting grouchy about it.” said Skarloey. “Being a crosspatch will get you nowhere, it never did for me when I was a young engine.”
The little engine thought back to long ago.
“It’s a shame Neil isn’t around these days. I’m sure he would love to run that line. He’s not very strong you see, not like the big engines we see. He was taken out of service years ago, bless his soul.”

So off they set, past the bleak and brooding line of diesels. They soon realised that the box shaped engine letting off steam was not a diesel. All eyes glared at the little engines.
“Where is he going?” the diesels hissed.
“Just down the line!” gulped Rusty.
The diesels took his word and their growls subsided. Rusty quickly guided Neil out of the yard, leaving an eerie chorus of engines purring contentedly in their wake.
“We’ve done it!” cried Neil through exhausted puffs.

When Skarloey opened his eyes he was amazed!
“Well bless my soul!” he exclaimed. “If it isn’t Neil!”
“I wouldnae be here if not for yer wee friend.” said Neil.
Skarloey looked at the little diesel.
“You never,”
“I did!” grinned Rusty. “Neil will be perfect for the Bluebell valley.”
“You lucky old engine!” chuckled Skarloey. “Fancy being saved so long after retirement.”
The manager arrived to see what all the commotion was about. He was delighted to see Neil and promised his immediate restoration.

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FamousEngines @famousengines.bsky.social · 7d

New Video - Percy's Pick-Me-Up!

Staring EngineNo.13, DizzyNYX, LordVader167s, James_Appreciates, OldRusty & Gnaibur

Out Now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb05...

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Zach @lesorgiii.bsky.social · 13d

Eddie

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NSWSteamFan @steamfan3830.bsky.social · 13d

Seven amazing stories in one video!

Featuring the works of @colloquial-kayak.bsky.social @railraider25.bsky.social @famousengines.bsky.social @thejollymariner.bsky.social

Seven Sodor Stories | A Thomas & Friends Story Compilation

YouTube video by Southern Aurora Entertainment

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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · 15d

As always, a huge thanks to @/theburiedtruck.bsky.social, @/brightonterrier.bsky.social, @/colloquial-kayak.bsky.social, and @/mechanicaltinkerer.bsky.social for their continued feedback and support - consider giving their own stories a read!

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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · 15d

Hello everyone!

It's once again time for another volume of "The Railway Series Continued", this time about an engine who ran Sodor's rails long ago...

I hope you all enjoy "Albert the Furness Engine" - happy reading, and I hope you all enjoy!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...

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ÜSA @usami8372.bsky.social · 16d

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FamousEngines @famousengines.bsky.social · 26d

New video! An Indefensible Engine!

Written by Maithwaiter
Staring SudiranFirelighter, EOBob_, James_Appreciates & 1401studiosyt

Out Now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1p-...

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mintyfresh2490 🐇 @mintyfresh2490.bsky.social · 26d

WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS NO. 1

#ttte #thomas #art

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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · 27d

They do indeed co-exist. The Orca is a non-stop Express from Barrow to Tidmouth, while The Limited runs in the opposite direction, stopping at select stations along the line.

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Classical Studies Memes for Hellenistic Teens @csmfht.bsky.social · Sep 8

New ship of Theseus just dropped, but now it has conscious thought

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Fantastic Mr. S @fantasticmrs.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Stepping Up" has just reached YouTube! Written by @thejollymariner.bsky.social and starring @vannamontana106.bsky.social, GeebMachine, @plagueddeathcore.bsky.social, @mainlandstudios.bsky.social, and @goddesschoo.bsky.social! youtu.be/bmJWTjbDKnM

Thomas the Trainz Engine Ep. 105: Stepping Up

YouTube video by Fantastic Mr. S

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rexeljet.bsky.social @rexeljet.bsky.social · Sep 1

I've been drawing TV Series engines in the Railway Series style for a while, but I've neglected to draw the ones that started it all! Here's a video on the engines introduced in Season 5!

youtu.be/VS-0QlRuyBA

Drawing Engines from SERIES 5 in The Railway Series Style!

YouTube video by Rexeljet

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FamousEngines @famousengines.bsky.social · Aug 28

New video!
Quaint Aquaintances!

Featuring @waddlingwestern08.bsky.social , @1401studiosyt.bsky.social & @thegreatnateva.bsky.social

Out Now! youtu.be/AMuGmWdXcT0

Quaint Acquaintances | Original Story

YouTube video by FamousEngines

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[thebogieboy] @thebogieboy.bsky.social · Aug 25

Life is full of surprises - you never know what you might see or find one day, even if it's by accident.
NEW VIDEO: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUcp...

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NSWSteamFan @steamfan3830.bsky.social · Aug 24

Now a story by @thejollymariner.bsky.social

Eggward | Written by TheJollyMariner

YouTube video by Southern Aurora Entertainment

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Carty @cartycinema.bsky.social · Aug 21

hey there

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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · Aug 21

The world is long overdue for our good friend Shermy!

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Brennen @theredjinty.bsky.social · Aug 18

I posted this on Twitter as well, but for those of you who use BlueSky instead, it's been a while since I've posted a free-to-adapt story. So, here's my rewrite of the 1996 Annual story "James Gets Cracking!" By Christopher Awdry.

(Pic for attention)

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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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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Fantastic Mr. S @fantasticmrs.bsky.social · Aug 14

"Blisters and Ballast" has hit the Internet! Written by @thejollymariner.bsky.social and starring @goddesschoo.bsky.social, GeebMachine, @vannamontana106.bsky.social, @wwsrproductions.bsky.social, ThomasRobloxFan, and 2026Productions! odysee.com/@FantasticMr...

Thomas the Trainz Engine Ep. 104: Blisters and Ballast

I apologize for taking so long to upload this next installment, folks. You see, I was on vacation after completing the last episode, and had to wait till I got home to work on this one (I also had to ...

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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · Aug 9

Congratulations!

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EnterprisingEngine93 @ee93.bsky.social · Aug 9

Goodness gracious. youtu.be/_Hwi3p209Qo?...

Oliver's Cliffside Collapse

YouTube video by TheTrainModeller

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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉 @thejollymariner.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hello, everyone!

It's been a while, but I'm happy to finally present the next volume in "The Railway Series Continued"!

I hope you all enjoy "Tank Engines" - happy reading!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...

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