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Mechanical Shed@mechanicalshed.bsky.social · 11mo ago

#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! (story in alts)

“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.
EnterprisingEngine93@ee93.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Emily: Wow Henry! Neville was really useful today. Maybe he should join the Steam Team. Henry: What nonsense. That ugly duckling might spoil our image. Neville: Steam Team? Now that’s a cool name. Henry: You’re in.

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KumataJDG@kumatajdg.bsky.social · last yr.

A huge well done and THANK-YOU to the @talyllyn.co.uk team for organising yet another Awdry Extravaganza! Happy to say I'm 5/5 with attendance and enjoyed every one. It's been great meeting so many people (again); sorry if I didn't talk to you for long enough, or for too long!

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Mechanical Shed@mechanicalshed.bsky.social · last yr.

Reopening print sales for those going to Awdry Extravaganza 5! As this second batch is limited to 1 of each, it's first come first serve! If you're after any of these just let me know which letter and the prints will be handed to you personally in Tywyn. Orders will close July 17th!