Jim Barrett
@jimbarrettrail.bsky.social
Railways, history, model making, RNPS, WW2. Modelling US railways - building an HO scale switching layout and making Youtube videos of the process. #TMRGUK #BSMRGUK
https://youtube.com/@jimbarrett1975?si=UqA7VLuaA9DEn9FQ
https://youtube.com/@jimbarrett1975?si=UqA7VLuaA9DEn9FQ
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Class 37 and OTAs in video format.
youtu.be/gmqn8I644PQ?...
#ooscale #modeltrain #modeltrains #bachmann #hornby
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#ooscale #modeltrain #modeltrains #bachmann #hornby
Class 37 and OTAs
YouTube video by Davo Dentetsu
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November 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Class 37 and OTAs in video format.
youtu.be/gmqn8I644PQ?...
#ooscale #modeltrain #modeltrains #bachmann #hornby
youtu.be/gmqn8I644PQ?...
#ooscale #modeltrain #modeltrains #bachmann #hornby
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November 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Fantastic #autumn colours in #DalbyForest #Yorkshire which I think always looks it's best at this time of year. Images from October 20th 2025.
#forestryengland #nymnp #northyorkshiremoorsnationalpark
#forestryengland #nymnp #northyorkshiremoorsnationalpark
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Fantastic #autumn colours in #DalbyForest #Yorkshire which I think always looks it's best at this time of year. Images from October 20th 2025.
#forestryengland #nymnp #northyorkshiremoorsnationalpark
#forestryengland #nymnp #northyorkshiremoorsnationalpark
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Watch as I add ballast to my model railroad switching layout.This is my first time ballasting a layout and it seems to have turned out ok! #modeltrain #modelrailroad #modelrailway #modelmaking
November 8, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Watch as I add ballast to my model railroad switching layout.This is my first time ballasting a layout and it seems to have turned out ok! #modeltrain #modelrailroad #modelrailway #modelmaking
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I've TWO of these beautiful 'Witch & Hare' original linocuts by my mum, Jo, to give away to my Bluesky followers. The print is from my recently republished book, Help The Witch.
All you have to do to enter is repost this story from the book (maybe give it a read too?) www.tom-cox.com/robot-2/
All you have to do to enter is repost this story from the book (maybe give it a read too?) www.tom-cox.com/robot-2/
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I've TWO of these beautiful 'Witch & Hare' original linocuts by my mum, Jo, to give away to my Bluesky followers. The print is from my recently republished book, Help The Witch.
All you have to do to enter is repost this story from the book (maybe give it a read too?) www.tom-cox.com/robot-2/
All you have to do to enter is repost this story from the book (maybe give it a read too?) www.tom-cox.com/robot-2/
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Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
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I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I have two - TWO - of these gorgeous original A4 meadow hare linoprints by my mum, Jo, to give away to a couple of lucky people here on Bluesky today.
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
Rules are simple: to be in with a chance to win, you just have to repost this piece I wrote about Jo and her art: www.tom-cox.com/the-magic-ro...
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Derailment resolved, at the cost of a broken point on the other route! It turned out to be a combination of twist and broad gauge leading into the turnout. #modelrailway #modelrailroad #hobbystreak 7
November 5, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Derailment resolved, at the cost of a broken point on the other route! It turned out to be a combination of twist and broad gauge leading into the turnout. #modelrailway #modelrailroad #hobbystreak 7
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'And tomorrow brings another train
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
- 'Green and Grey' by New Model Army (1989)
- 📷 Cardiff, Wales, 1979, taken by Andy Hoare
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
- 'Green and Grey' by New Model Army (1989)
- 📷 Cardiff, Wales, 1979, taken by Andy Hoare
November 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
'And tomorrow brings another train
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
- 'Green and Grey' by New Model Army (1989)
- 📷 Cardiff, Wales, 1979, taken by Andy Hoare
Another young brave steals away
But you're the one I remember
From these valleys of green and the grey'
- 'Green and Grey' by New Model Army (1989)
- 📷 Cardiff, Wales, 1979, taken by Andy Hoare
I really wish I'd had my camera with me tonight rather than just my phone.
November 1, 2025 at 9:34 PM
I really wish I'd had my camera with me tonight rather than just my phone.
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Hello! My CEO Roscoe and I are giving away TWO signed copies of my novel 1983 to two randomly selected people who repost this & pop a reply below. You also get a free postcard of this illustration of Roscoe by my mum.
It’s been called “Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut & Sue Townsend”…
It’s been called “Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut & Sue Townsend”…
November 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Hello! My CEO Roscoe and I are giving away TWO signed copies of my novel 1983 to two randomly selected people who repost this & pop a reply below. You also get a free postcard of this illustration of Roscoe by my mum.
It’s been called “Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut & Sue Townsend”…
It’s been called “Stranger Things rewritten by Kurt Vonnegut & Sue Townsend”…
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Erie No. 26 takes it's first steps on the club's test track.
🚂🔊
This was my major purchase at the Timonium Show last weekend, and is the one GE 44-tonner I'll ever need*.
(*I would like to acquire the M&U/M&NJ and NYO&W locos in due course though!)
🚂🔊
This was my major purchase at the Timonium Show last weekend, and is the one GE 44-tonner I'll ever need*.
(*I would like to acquire the M&U/M&NJ and NYO&W locos in due course though!)
November 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Erie No. 26 takes it's first steps on the club's test track.
🚂🔊
This was my major purchase at the Timonium Show last weekend, and is the one GE 44-tonner I'll ever need*.
(*I would like to acquire the M&U/M&NJ and NYO&W locos in due course though!)
🚂🔊
This was my major purchase at the Timonium Show last weekend, and is the one GE 44-tonner I'll ever need*.
(*I would like to acquire the M&U/M&NJ and NYO&W locos in due course though!)
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For sale from my collection. Full description on eBay!! Added details…!! Go take a look- feel free to make an offer..!!
#TMRGUK #NetworkSoutheast #modelrailways #modeltrains #BritishRail #Latchmere
#TMRGUK #NetworkSoutheast #modelrailways #modeltrains #BritishRail #Latchmere
October 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
For sale from my collection. Full description on eBay!! Added details…!! Go take a look- feel free to make an offer..!!
#TMRGUK #NetworkSoutheast #modelrailways #modeltrains #BritishRail #Latchmere
#TMRGUK #NetworkSoutheast #modelrailways #modeltrains #BritishRail #Latchmere
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Remember to donate to Wikipedia. It's how the Internet should be, open source, without the control of sociopathic billionaires adjusting the 'truth' to stroke their ego
I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Remember to donate to Wikipedia. It's how the Internet should be, open source, without the control of sociopathic billionaires adjusting the 'truth' to stroke their ego
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1977: Model Trains from Hornby
(+L.N.E.R. Brake Composite Coach; L.N.E.R. Composite Coach; L.M.S. Brake 3rd Coach; L.M.S. Composite Coach; S.R. Brake 3rd Coach; S.R. Composite Coach; G.W.R. Brake 3rd Coach; G.W.R. Composite Coach; and 4 Wheel Coach of the S. & D. J. R.)
(+L.N.E.R. Brake Composite Coach; L.N.E.R. Composite Coach; L.M.S. Brake 3rd Coach; L.M.S. Composite Coach; S.R. Brake 3rd Coach; S.R. Composite Coach; G.W.R. Brake 3rd Coach; G.W.R. Composite Coach; and 4 Wheel Coach of the S. & D. J. R.)
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
1977: Model Trains from Hornby
(+L.N.E.R. Brake Composite Coach; L.N.E.R. Composite Coach; L.M.S. Brake 3rd Coach; L.M.S. Composite Coach; S.R. Brake 3rd Coach; S.R. Composite Coach; G.W.R. Brake 3rd Coach; G.W.R. Composite Coach; and 4 Wheel Coach of the S. & D. J. R.)
(+L.N.E.R. Brake Composite Coach; L.N.E.R. Composite Coach; L.M.S. Brake 3rd Coach; L.M.S. Composite Coach; S.R. Brake 3rd Coach; S.R. Composite Coach; G.W.R. Brake 3rd Coach; G.W.R. Composite Coach; and 4 Wheel Coach of the S. & D. J. R.)
156483 and 156463 form the 1557 Whitby to Wrexham service, leaving Sleights on 24th October 2025 on the Esk Valley line. #eskvalley #northernrail #class156 #yorkshire
October 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
156483 and 156463 form the 1557 Whitby to Wrexham service, leaving Sleights on 24th October 2025 on the Esk Valley line. #eskvalley #northernrail #class156 #yorkshire
On the #northyorkshiremoorsrailway #nymr and I've finally picked up a copy of #terrypratchett Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook, which I've been after for a while.
October 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
On the #northyorkshiremoorsrailway #nymr and I've finally picked up a copy of #terrypratchett Mrs Bradshaw's Handbook, which I've been after for a while.
Growing up, I was a big fan of the Action Force (GI Joe) toys and comics. I often wondered how Baron Ironblood / Cobra Commander managed to recruit his soldiers. Seeing ICE and various other far right groups in the US, I think I now know.
October 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Growing up, I was a big fan of the Action Force (GI Joe) toys and comics. I often wondered how Baron Ironblood / Cobra Commander managed to recruit his soldiers. Seeing ICE and various other far right groups in the US, I think I now know.
For anyone interested in my mural boxcar, there's a short video of it on the workbench here. There are other graffiti and modelling videos on my channel too.
youtu.be/Po5-4n276SM?...
#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti
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#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti
Mural Boxcar Graffiti
YouTube video by Jim Barrett Rail
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October 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
For anyone interested in my mural boxcar, there's a short video of it on the workbench here. There are other graffiti and modelling videos on my channel too.
youtu.be/Po5-4n276SM?...
#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti
youtu.be/Po5-4n276SM?...
#modelrailways #modelrailroads #modelrailway #hoscale #187scale #bsmrguk #modelgraffiti
I'm setting most of my stock to roughly 2006, which means weathering and graffiti. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love finding cars on rrpicturearchive.net to make copies of. I've just finished a mural on a Railbox FMC boxcar, my favourite job so far. Weathering still to be done.
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I'm setting most of my stock to roughly 2006, which means weathering and graffiti. I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I love finding cars on rrpicturearchive.net to make copies of. I've just finished a mural on a Railbox FMC boxcar, my favourite job so far. Weathering still to be done.
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A lot has been achieved in a little over two and a half years. Feb 2023 vs Sept 2025.
October 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A lot has been achieved in a little over two and a half years. Feb 2023 vs Sept 2025.
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Not posted for a while. Been busy enhancing my basic layout. Backscene and a bit of scatter makes all the difference!
October 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Not posted for a while. Been busy enhancing my basic layout. Backscene and a bit of scatter makes all the difference!
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Corby Guard founder Reece McCarron broke into his ex-partner's home and threatened to kill her before he swinging a machete around the kitchen
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
Corby Guard founder Reece McCarron broke into his ex-partner's home and threatened to kill her before he swinging a machete around the kitchen
A man who started a vigilante group to ‘protect women and children’ has admitted carrying out a shocking attack on his former partner.
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk
September 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Corby Guard founder Reece McCarron broke into his ex-partner's home and threatened to kill her before he swinging a machete around the kitchen
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...
Purely by chance I had some time to kill at Northampton station this morning, and had my camera in my bag - I managed to catch ROG 37501 and 37608 heading south.
September 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Purely by chance I had some time to kill at Northampton station this morning, and had my camera in my bag - I managed to catch ROG 37501 and 37608 heading south.