Random thoughts: The more I keep seeing reveals of the 2026/27 merch, the more it feels like a game of chance of which characters are actually going to appear in the 'Railway Stories' series. Especially as I'm still in two minds ever since the 'Really Helpful Engines' special came out...
"Sir Handel says they are trucks, but they have seats! So I say they're coaches." Series 4 - Ada, Jane & Mabel the Open Coaches! The triplets of the SKR, here they are presented in both their pre and post rebuild conditions #smallscalecontinuedseries
To avoid repeating myself, here's another spooky-type Series 5 story 😅 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Spooks & Surprises - Oct 2024
SPOOKS & SURPRISES Written by Chris Sig The Fat Controller has reopened a Branch Line. It runs past an ancient castle until it reaches an abandoned mine. Thomas and Toby were put in charge of delive...
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The closest I'll ever get to writing a "Spooky Series 5" episode 👻🌝 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Ghostly Gordon - Oct 2023
GHOSTLY GORDON Written by Chris Sig One evening, the engines were looking at the beautiful night sky. “Isn’t it funny,” remarked Percy, “how the moon gets bigger and smaller every night?” “It is,” a...
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For Throwback Thursday, we've gone back to 2007 to bring you another cabless engine! This time it's 'Talyllyn', sighted near Rhydyronen. 📸 TR Collection #HeartofGold
The Breakdown Train! Designed by @/ockeymrr and available soon from his Cults3D page!
Again, this is my kind of "Spooky Thomas" content. Just the right balance 😎 Still a great little video by @tobystramway.bsky.social and @sudderym.bsky.social . They've nailed the look and feel of Series 5 here ⭐ youtu.be/CokywvR9BME?...
Oliver and the Banshee
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Dipping into our archive to bring you this classic Talyllyn postcard from 1925, showing our No.1 at the site of Quarry Siding on her way down the valley. 📸 F. Frith & Co. #HeartofGold
A more light-hearted story today. This was one of those ideas that came together surprisingly well ⭐🏏🐔 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Chickens & Cricket - Oct 2026
CHICKENS & CRICKET Written by Chris Sig It was a bright, sunny morning on the Island of Sodor. Bertie the Bus was hard at work, carrying passengers along the Branch Line. Today, he had more passenger...
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So I've been reminded that today is World Mental Health Day. I think it feels appropriate enough to share this HIT-Era story I wrote a while ago. If it helps anyone else reading this, then my work is done ⭐ Take care of yourselves. docs.google.com/document/d/1...
What's Wrong with Neville - Jan 2024
WHAT’S WRONG WITH NEVILLE? Written by Chris Sig It was a beautiful Summer’s day. Thomas was running his Branch Line, Gordon was pulling the Express, and Percy was delivering the Mail. Everyone was w...
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The show is open here in Barrow & we're honoured to be joined by Richard Awdry, who has brought his Grandfather's OO9 layout depicting the Mid Sodor Railway - Ulfstead Road. This is the first time both of Rev Awdry's model railways have been exhibited together outside of Tywyn!
And to those of you who won't stop going on and on about 'Middle Engine' -- here. Satisfied? 🤨 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Arry & Bert - Feb 2022.docx
‘ARRY & BERT Written by Chris Sig ‘Arry and Bert the Diesel Twins work at the Smelter’s Yard. They take the scrap iron to the Smelting Shed to be melted down and used again. They enjoy working toge...
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If I see one more post about folks claiming that "Brian Trueman was the worst writer ever"...I'm going to lose it 😠 Remember, it's not *always* the writer's fault if certain episodes of certain shows aren't good. Script Editors, Producers, Higher Ups -- they're involved, too.
I got a fanart from a server the other day. What an absolutely amazing gift! Artist is www.instagram.com/tanuki_wolf/
We have a limited number of Fourdees Ltd's 009 Scale 'Douglas' Kits available in our online shop again! Available now! 👉 www.talyllynshop.co.uk/i_eshop?bi=T... #HeartofGold
People: "Gah! RWS Adaptations are so *boring*! We want more original ideas!" Also People: "Hey Can You Do This Season 2 Episode In The Style of Series 8" ...I give up 😑
Might as well share this since it's Spooky Month. My idea of a "Spooky Thomas Story" 🎃👻🌕 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Ghostly Gordon - Oct 2023
GHOSTLY GORDON Written by Chris Sig One evening, the engines were looking at the beautiful night sky. “Isn’t it funny,” remarked Percy, “how the moon gets bigger and smaller every night?” “It is,” a...
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Am still chipping away at the Series 3-style storylines on the side. I quite enjoyed writing this one 🦆 docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Goose on the Loose - July 2026
GOOSE ON THE LOOSE! Written by Chris Sig Dilly the Duck lives in a pond near a station on Duck’s Branch Line. She came to live there after Donald had been teasing Duck, and his Driver had slipped the...
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A loco ive been wanting to make for a while, one of the GG1s that wouldve towed scotsman! Gave him an rws face because of course
It's not *quite* the weather for convertibles anymore, but check out this picture of No.2 'Dolgoch' without her cab from Summer 1999! 📸 TR Collection #HeartofGold
I replaced BERTIE with the car from INITIAL D!! Who do you want to see race Thomas next!? 😁
Apparently BR 9Fs were nicknamed "Spaceships" but I think I took it a bit too literally....what do you think ?
