Luke Ryan
@explcookie.bsky.social
Sodor Historian | Film Grad | Media Creator, Passed Cleaner & Guard with @talyllyn.co.uk | He/Him | 26 | Keira ♥️ | All views are my own
An absolutely beautiful series of drawings by my friend @zedekyr.bsky.social of Chumley The Nice Truck Inspired by this story I wrote as a little writing exercise! If there's enough interest, i may share some of the others I wrote docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Chumley
Chumley was an ordinary truck. 4 planked sides which sat upon 4 wheels edged by 4 buffers. If you saw him in a yard, your eyes would not likely pick him out from dozens of near identical other trucks....
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ZED ☣️ in my pac era 🍒@zedekyr.bsky.social · 6mo agoSome drawings of "Chumley" the (ordinary) truck! I was easily charmed by him in @wrduckdog.bsky.social's story so I was compelled to draw him (even though vehicles aren't my forte). He is shaped like a friend, you see.
I was commissioned by the @talyllyn.co.uk to colourise a photo of their Founder's Day, 14th May 1951. It's also the first time I've seen one of my colourised photos as a jigsaw puzzle! This is now available in the TR shop: www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... Pics: @explcookie.bsky.social
'Edward Thomas' and a Tasker B2 Traction Engine at Wharf last night!
knew a guy called slias in my RAF days. said he was the first engine on sodor. didn't believe him till today. rest in peace slias, this pint's for you. bosh
I'm a very happy Luke today - my first ever Roundhouse loco... Of course it had to be Granpuff himself!
youtu.be/aATpVwcS7JU NEW EPISODE!!! And just in time for pride! It's Little Old Twins, a story so nice they adapted it... never. Featuring everybody's guest star, @explcookie.bsky.social! Give it a listen!
Railway Series Book Club #57 | Little Old Twins (ft. Luke Ryan)
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With 1 day to go until our Railway Series Weekend, one of our Special Guests has come out of the shed early to show off his lovely new coat of paint! In fact, he's come out, especially since he heard he could be on TV. You can catch us on ITV News TONIGHT at around 7:20pm!"
🕰️ ON THIS DAY - 160 YEARS AGO On the 22nd April 1865 the North Wales Chronicle reported on the recent delivery of a new locomotive to the Talyllyn Railway, which was none other than No.1 'Talyllyn'. A special illustration has been prepared to mark this anniversary...
Had the pleasure of riding behind 'Russell' up to Beddgelert on the WHR yesterday morning. Pictured is the afternoon service passing through the iconic Aberglaslyn Pass!
WHAT'S IN STEAM? 7th - 13th April: We've got three engines in steam for you this week - starting with the Old Lady herself, No.2 'Dolgoch', which will be hauling the 12:20 train all week. Joining her Monday through Friday will be No.4 'Edward Thomas', which you'll find at the head of
Happy international transgender day of visibility! To celebrate, let us commemorate LBSC or Lillian "Curly" Lawrence , arguably the most prolific model engineer and an inspiration to thousands
I have been missing Wales and the TR terribly as of late. One of the absolute best experiences of my life. Cannot thank my friend @explcookie.bsky.social enough for spending the day with us and showing us around. I long for this place
Enjoying a relaxed day firing No.2 for some filming with local University students - great way to spend a random Thursday in March!
Tickets for The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend on the 10th & 11th May are now on sale! You can find out more about what this special anniversary weekend entails on our website. Book Now 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...
Labour are all "get people back to work!" while gutting one of the industries the UK is most famous for, an industry with plenty of jobs very suited for disabled people. All my tv work is with the US. Now more than ever, I really wish it wasn't!
Philip Ralph@philralph.bsky.social · 2y agoIt’s been incredibly heartening to finally see big name directors, writers and producers speaking out about the crisis in UK TV production over the past week. #ScriptSky #ScriptSkyUK www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It’s the final day of the LFRM at London’s Ally Pally, so if you are heading to the show make sure you pop by and see our engineering prototype of Ivor the Engine. We couldn't resist posing some samples on @talyllyn.co.uk 's model of Ffarquhar and bringing your wildest fanfiction crossovers to life!
Talyllyn Railway@talyllyn.co.uk · 2y agoIn preparation for photo charters next week No.4 Edward Thomas has been turned to face downhill - the first time in 15 years! Once the charters are over, No.4 will be spun back to face uphill - so now's your chance to get some extraordinary photographs! Book now👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/photo...
We're getting ready for our main running season with a delivery of 28.7 tonnes of Polish coal from Hargreaves Steam Coal! Trains start running from the 1st April to the 2nd November, 7-days a week. View the timetable on our website 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/timetable
It's a little bit wet and windy, but the first train of the 2025 season has departed Tywyn Wharf heading to Abergynolwyn! Don't forget, trains are running everyday until the 28th February - and children go half-price this half-term! Book Now 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk
What's the matter babe you've barely touched your revitalising course of radio activity
Spooky Sara (endless Halloween)@pashion.bsky.social · 2y ago
Looking back on the HRA Awards last week, thank you all so much for the kind messages of support. To even be shortlisted is such an honour, but I couldn't do it without my rock @keirathesleepymage.bsky.social ❤️ 📸 Jack Boskett
Big scary awards night tonight AAAA We'll see how it goes! Regardless of the outcome, the fact I've been nominated and shortlisted at all is so kind. Thank you.
Talyllyn Railway@talyllyn.co.uk · 2y agoTonight we're at the Heritage Railway Association Awards - our volunteer & staff member Luke Ryan is up for the Rising Star Award! He's currently enjoying a visit to the Tanfield Railway along with the other HRA Award hopefuls ahead of the big night - wish him luck!
I wonder who may be responsible for this, Daily Mail?
