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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 1d

I'll be at the Weymouth Model Exhibition on Sat 1st-Sun 2nd November with the layout "Hurstfield"*

Do come and say hi if you're in the area. Stepney won't answer but you can bet that he'll be smiling.

*(Not mine, but it'llbe good practice for my eventual model railway...)

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 7d

75 Years Ago TODAY the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society was formed. Following this, on the 14th May 1951 the TRPS ran their first train kick starting the global railway preservation movement as the World’s First Preserved Railway.

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 8d

Someone needs to teach this engine how to use a railway tunnel.

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 15d

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It has arrived. Cheers.

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KumataJDG (commissions OPEN!) @kumatajdg.bsky.social · 17d

Here is the basic pricesheet for my art commissions 🙂

All of the important info should be here, but if you'd like to get an exact price quote for an idea (or have any other questions) don't be afraid to ask!

#CommissionsOpen

KumataJDG commission information sheet

(use this as a rough guide, but please contact me for an exact price quote on your idea!)

Flat colour - £40GBP +50% for each extra character

Full shading - £45GBP +50% for each extra character

See more examples of my work at KUMATAJDG.COM!

Contact: KUMATAJDG@GMAIL.COM or just send me a DM!

For detailed backgrounds and complex scenes, please ask for a price quote!

I also make comic pages! Prices start at £50GBP per page.

If you have any questions feel free to ask :)

Crash Bandicoot Thomas the Tank Engine Pokémon Pokemon BIONICLE The Railway Series TTTE RWS Sonic the Hedgehog Final Fantasy Ace Attorney Devil May Cry DMC Spider-Man Spiderman Marvel comics fairy OC character design poster print vintage nostalgia train robot furry anthro cartoon cartoony comm sheet pricesheet illustration

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 17d

#OTD in 1971, steam power returned to the mainlines of Great Britain, after a Cromwell-like ban enforced by British Railways.

A cider train and a dream was all it took.

New Guide Rail is arriving tomorrow, or out now on my Patreon site.

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KumataJDG (commissions OPEN!) @kumatajdg.bsky.social · 20d

The 'faceless' variants are available for each design too! Just head on over to kumatajdg.com/shop/ and don't forget the discount code 😉

#RWSfanart

Shop - KumataJDG

This postcard features Edward the Blue Engine on his branch line, based on the original Railway Series books by Rev. W. Awdry. The postcard is A6 size (105mm x 148mm); the standard size for UK postcar...

kumatajdg.com

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KumataJDG (commissions OPEN!) @kumatajdg.bsky.social · 20d

By popular demand, my Sodor railway art is now available in postcard form!

Each design has a different rear style, inspired by various eras of vintage railway postcards.

The info should all be here, but if you have any questions feel free to ask 🙂

#TheRailwaySeries #VintagePostcards

Sodor railway postcards by KumataJDG

The Railway Series RWS fanart Thomas tank engine James Edward Duck Gordon Skarloey North Western Railway NWR Ffarquhar Arlesburgh Wild Nor' Wester narrow gauge steam locomotive train vintage illustration postcard post card fanart colourful nostalgic nostalgia

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 23d

Sometimes there's happy coincidences.

Of the thousands of photo and video files I go through for my videos, I found this one of Flying Scotsman, no.4472, with the file name happening to match.

Might be a while before I get to 60103 files on an SD card!

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 25d

In case you missed it, here's our appearance on BBC Breakfast yesterday morning - ft. @terrier55stepney.bsky.social & @explcookie.bsky.social!

A huge thank you to the BBC and Jayne McCubbin for making such a lovely piece that really captures the Heart of Gold.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=txkZ...

Talyllyn Railway on BBC Breakfast 22/09/2025

Next Video! 👉 https://youtu.be/YJLrjT1IeJg Book a train ride now! https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/ Support us during our biggest fundraiser ever, find out more about the 75 Appeal…

www.youtube.com

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 26d

Did you see us on BBC Breakfast this morning? Why not come and enjoy your own #RailwayAdventure too!

There are THREE trains to travel on every day until the 2nd of November!

Even better, kids travel for just £5!

For more info, visit our website 👉 www.talyllyn.co.uk/plan/timetable

📸 Owen Hayward

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 27d

4/5, not enough birds. 📖

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 27d

Did you catch us on the BBC this morning?

Don't worry if not - if you live in the UK you can still watch it back on BBC iPlayer until 23:59pm TONIGHT!

Skip 1hr 25m into the programme to see our section:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Breakfast - 22/09/2025

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 27d

We're not sure exactly when in the programme our section will appear, but we'll make sure to let you all know when we do!

📸 Nathan Spence

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · 27d

Tune in to BBC Breakfast tomorrow morning to see the TR on TV!

Jayne McCubbin visited us to ask the question "Why do so many people love Railways?" as part of the ongoing #Railway200 celebrations - and a whole host of Talyllyn volunteers were on hand to give their take.

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · 29d

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The time has come to TRY and narrow down my all time favourite steam locomotives.

Yes, I've done a top ten video like it was still ten years ago. That's the time I'm on.

My Top 10 Favourite Steam Engines

YouTube video by Terrier55Stepney

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Sep 10

Bramble (and Nettle) have inspected Bramble... So that must mean it's passed the quality control check! @rapidotrains.co.uk

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 30

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWol...

It's a sign!!

HOW TO MAKE vintage railway signs

YouTube video by Terrier55Stepney

www.youtube.com

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 9

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You bet I will share more videos on my channel in time, (not that I'd market my own wedding or detract from the bride's big day!) but for now, here's a snippet of
@talyllyn.co.uk
on a rather different Railway Adventure. 💍

Love you all. 🤍 x

A real STEAM ENGINE down the Wedding aisle!! #wedding #ceremony #steamtrain

YouTube video by Terrier55Stepney

www.youtube.com

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 9

...We only had Dolgoch as our ring bearer!! These heroes successfully got a real, coal-fired steam engine down the aisle to bring a bit of the Talyllyn to the ceremony.

It's not often you need a track gang and a loco crew at a wedding, but I had the best. ❤️

One more for now..🧵

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 9

Look at these superstars🌟Massive thanks to photo man Nathan, best man Owen and Team Train for being so patient with me as they helped set up all of the decorations. I am so thankful to know these people.

Special mention to Kes, Steve,
@explcookie.bsky.social and Keira... 🧵

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 9

Feeling warmed with emotions after Holly and I finally got married, and to have celebrated it with so many people we love. 🤍

Thank you all for your well wishes, and ESPECIALLY to everyone who helped us on the day...

🚂

...because you can bet that trains were involved. 🧵

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 8

At long last, here is the Awdry Extravaganza 5 experience from the livestream team's side of things, going through every element of the event! Full 45 min video on YouTube.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOdJ...

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Talyllyn Railway @talyllyn.co.uk · Aug 4

CARR RETURNS

It’s Race the Talking Train time at the Awdry Extravaganza 2025 from Tywyn Wharf all the way to Abergynolwyn!

Never mind the #HungarianGrandPrix , who’s ready for the real biggest race of the weekend?

youtu.be/CVAfAJtxUpA?...

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Max (Terrier55Stepney) @terrier55stepney.bsky.social · Aug 1

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No, I haven't made the same video twice, this is PART 2 because there are SO MANY engines that have been on an adventure from the UK to the USA (and Canada!).

Some of these really surprised me. Long video premiere tonight!

MORE unlikely steam locomotives that were found ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

YouTube video by Terrier55Stepney

www.youtube.com

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