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
Slinging coal on the red one today!
June 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Slinging coal on the red one today!
I'm a very happy Luke today - my first ever Roundhouse loco...
Of course it had to be Granpuff himself!
Of course it had to be Granpuff himself!
June 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I'm a very happy Luke today - my first ever Roundhouse loco...
Of course it had to be Granpuff himself!
Of course it had to be Granpuff himself!
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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!
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)
YouTube video by Railway Series Book Club
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June 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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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!
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!
Ok so twitter is just like broke, broke.
May 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Ok so twitter is just like broke, broke.
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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!"
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!"
May 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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!"
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!"
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🕰️ 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...
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...
April 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🕰️ 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...
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!
Pictured is the afternoon service passing through the iconic Aberglaslyn Pass!
April 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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!
Pictured is the afternoon service passing through the iconic Aberglaslyn Pass!
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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
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
April 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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
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
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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
To celebrate, let us commemorate LBSC or Lillian "Curly" Lawrence , arguably the most prolific model engineer and an inspiration to thousands
March 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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
To celebrate, let us commemorate LBSC or Lillian "Curly" Lawrence , arguably the most prolific model engineer and an inspiration to thousands
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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
March 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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!
March 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Enjoying a relaxed day firing No.2 for some filming with local University students - great way to spend a random Thursday in March!
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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...
You can find out more about what this special anniversary weekend entails on our website.
Book Now 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...
March 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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...
You can find out more about what this special anniversary weekend entails on our website.
Book Now 👉
www.talyllyn.co.uk/events/rws-w...
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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!
All my tv work is with the US. Now more than ever, I really wish it wasn't!
It’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
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#ScriptSky #ScriptSkyUK
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British TV industry is in crisis, says Wolf Hall director Peter Kosminsky - BBC News
Funding problems meant Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light was almost axed weeks before filming began.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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!
All my tv work is with the US. Now more than ever, I really wish it wasn't!
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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!
We couldn't resist posing some samples on @talyllyn.co.uk 's model of Ffarquhar and bringing your wildest fanfiction crossovers to life!
March 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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!
We couldn't resist posing some samples on @talyllyn.co.uk 's model of Ffarquhar and bringing your wildest fanfiction crossovers to life!
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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
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
March 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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
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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
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
February 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
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
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What's the matter babe you've barely touched your revitalising course of radio activity
August 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM
What's the matter babe you've barely touched your revitalising course of radio activity
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
To even be shortlisted is such an honour, but I couldn't do it without my rock @keirathesleepymage.bsky.social ❤️
📸 Jack Boskett
February 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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
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.
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.
Tonight 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!
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!
February 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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.
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.
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I wonder who may be responsible for this, Daily Mail?
February 5, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I wonder who may be responsible for this, Daily Mail?
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Mambo No. Egg
January 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Mambo No. Egg
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Happy Wednesday to all 140 followers, which is the same number as that of our header image loco, the most recent NG/G16 to join the fleet in model form and in real life.
January 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Happy Wednesday to all 140 followers, which is the same number as that of our header image loco, the most recent NG/G16 to join the fleet in model form and in real life.