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‪Johnny ½ the Fallen Angel

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#TAFcollab2025 Might as well share my Thomas Art I made

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Mechanical Shed

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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.

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Aiden the Helicopter 2355

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Stephenson's Ballast✨🚂

Back again with another Gunvor and Peter Edwards artwork, lemme know ya thoughts!^^

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"Using every ounce of steam and strength, Stephen pulled and strained against the heavy ballast trucks. Rex and Mike watched in amusement.

Wheels gripping the rails, his funnel shot out clouds of smoke high into the air, showering all over Duck, who was taking a passenger train. Poor Duck!"

October 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM Everybody can reply

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🎪🚂 Emily/SodorCentral 💜🎩🎃

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Let’s just say, I “improved” that one Season 22 episode. John T. Kennedy, my hat is off to you when I say I recreated your style again.
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(Read ALT in first image for the plot! 🙂)

“There has been gossip about the identity of a new engine who had recently been brought to the North Western Railway and seems to cause confusion to the schedules of the express trains. This new engine was as hasty as pudding, and despite Sir Topham wanting to help Gordon ease his express scheduling, the plan seems to have backfired.

Miranda, the new engine, felt anxious and insecure causing a mess to the express scheduling on her first day at the NWR, but felt much more relieved after her opening ceremony seeing Hilary and her granddaughter giving a comfort talk to her. She decided she didn’t want to carry the burdens of the name “Miranda” anymore, and instead altered it to Rebecca in honour of the granddaughter.

The others were confused on who “Miranda” or “Rebecca” was, but eventually, they warmed up to her presence at their sheds. Gordon still has his skeptics, however.”

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