NorthWesternSpookster
@nwsplendor.bsky.social
Fan of the Railway Series, and Railways in general! Slowly working on my AU, North Western Engines! Feel free to have a chat!
Non-Binary, Pan.
Link to my channel:
https://youtube.com/@northwesternsplendor?si=9sBMyzBV8OOnrfKN
Non-Binary, Pan.
Link to my channel:
https://youtube.com/@northwesternsplendor?si=9sBMyzBV8OOnrfKN
Happy #Rail200! Wonder what railway pioneers would think of how far they've come over the past two centuries.
I have nothing special prepared unfortunately, but here's a Swan edit I've never shared before! And it's a sight that'll become a bit more real in due time...
#Railway200
I have nothing special prepared unfortunately, but here's a Swan edit I've never shared before! And it's a sight that'll become a bit more real in due time...
#Railway200
September 27, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Happy #Rail200! Wonder what railway pioneers would think of how far they've come over the past two centuries.
I have nothing special prepared unfortunately, but here's a Swan edit I've never shared before! And it's a sight that'll become a bit more real in due time...
#Railway200
I have nothing special prepared unfortunately, but here's a Swan edit I've never shared before! And it's a sight that'll become a bit more real in due time...
#Railway200
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 31 - Departure
And as Sodorgust draws to a close for this year, here's Departure - of Skarloey & Rheneas from the Station by the Waterfall, and from the norm of these entries I've done all month.
Day 31 - Departure
And as Sodorgust draws to a close for this year, here's Departure - of Skarloey & Rheneas from the Station by the Waterfall, and from the norm of these entries I've done all month.
September 1, 2025 at 1:13 AM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 31 - Departure
And as Sodorgust draws to a close for this year, here's Departure - of Skarloey & Rheneas from the Station by the Waterfall, and from the norm of these entries I've done all month.
Day 31 - Departure
And as Sodorgust draws to a close for this year, here's Departure - of Skarloey & Rheneas from the Station by the Waterfall, and from the norm of these entries I've done all month.
August 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 29 - Inspiration
As late afternoon crept over Wellsworth Yard, Derek crawled in with his long, heavy train. His engine strained, and he felt very hot. He had no firebox but believe you me, there was a burning heart in his radiator. 1/2
Day 29 - Inspiration
As late afternoon crept over Wellsworth Yard, Derek crawled in with his long, heavy train. His engine strained, and he felt very hot. He had no firebox but believe you me, there was a burning heart in his radiator. 1/2
August 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 29 - Inspiration
As late afternoon crept over Wellsworth Yard, Derek crawled in with his long, heavy train. His engine strained, and he felt very hot. He had no firebox but believe you me, there was a burning heart in his radiator. 1/2
Day 29 - Inspiration
As late afternoon crept over Wellsworth Yard, Derek crawled in with his long, heavy train. His engine strained, and he felt very hot. He had no firebox but believe you me, there was a burning heart in his radiator. 1/2
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 28 - Authority
"Some jokes are funny, but not this one, James. You have caused confusion."
"Yes, Sir," said James.
"You will stay in your shed until you are wanted."
Day 28 - Authority
"Some jokes are funny, but not this one, James. You have caused confusion."
"Yes, Sir," said James.
"You will stay in your shed until you are wanted."
August 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 28 - Authority
"Some jokes are funny, but not this one, James. You have caused confusion."
"Yes, Sir," said James.
"You will stay in your shed until you are wanted."
Day 28 - Authority
"Some jokes are funny, but not this one, James. You have caused confusion."
"Yes, Sir," said James.
"You will stay in your shed until you are wanted."
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 27 - Party
"I know what a Jubilee is," announced Henry. "It's an engine called Bahamas - I met him at Crewe."
"Isn't it some sort of party?" asked Percy. "Thomas and I took some Scouts to one once..."
1/2
Day 27 - Party
"I know what a Jubilee is," announced Henry. "It's an engine called Bahamas - I met him at Crewe."
"Isn't it some sort of party?" asked Percy. "Thomas and I took some Scouts to one once..."
1/2
August 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 27 - Party
"I know what a Jubilee is," announced Henry. "It's an engine called Bahamas - I met him at Crewe."
"Isn't it some sort of party?" asked Percy. "Thomas and I took some Scouts to one once..."
1/2
Day 27 - Party
"I know what a Jubilee is," announced Henry. "It's an engine called Bahamas - I met him at Crewe."
"Isn't it some sort of party?" asked Percy. "Thomas and I took some Scouts to one once..."
1/2
August 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
August 25, 2025 at 3:29 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 24 - Meeting
The Big Engines didn't have much reason to hold proper Indignation Meetings anymore. They still called them this, but they'd become more of a public complaint forum. Gordon always took them very seriously.
1/2
Day 24 - Meeting
The Big Engines didn't have much reason to hold proper Indignation Meetings anymore. They still called them this, but they'd become more of a public complaint forum. Gordon always took them very seriously.
1/2
August 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 24 - Meeting
The Big Engines didn't have much reason to hold proper Indignation Meetings anymore. They still called them this, but they'd become more of a public complaint forum. Gordon always took them very seriously.
1/2
Day 24 - Meeting
The Big Engines didn't have much reason to hold proper Indignation Meetings anymore. They still called them this, but they'd become more of a public complaint forum. Gordon always took them very seriously.
1/2
August 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
August 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 21 - Books
"Alright BoCo, we'll stop here on our way home and pick up that copy of 'War & Peace' for Edward."
"Thank you, Driver. Could we get a copy of 'Oh the Places You'll Go'? We didn't really think through giving Bill & Ben 'I Can Read With My Eyes Shut'..."
Day 21 - Books
"Alright BoCo, we'll stop here on our way home and pick up that copy of 'War & Peace' for Edward."
"Thank you, Driver. Could we get a copy of 'Oh the Places You'll Go'? We didn't really think through giving Bill & Ben 'I Can Read With My Eyes Shut'..."
August 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 21 - Books
"Alright BoCo, we'll stop here on our way home and pick up that copy of 'War & Peace' for Edward."
"Thank you, Driver. Could we get a copy of 'Oh the Places You'll Go'? We didn't really think through giving Bill & Ben 'I Can Read With My Eyes Shut'..."
Day 21 - Books
"Alright BoCo, we'll stop here on our way home and pick up that copy of 'War & Peace' for Edward."
"Thank you, Driver. Could we get a copy of 'Oh the Places You'll Go'? We didn't really think through giving Bill & Ben 'I Can Read With My Eyes Shut'..."
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 20 - Mine
Bill and Ben always liked to make fun of Timothy for not being able to fit in the mines like them. Timothy felt he was rather fortunate to not be an annoying little bee.
Day 20 - Mine
Bill and Ben always liked to make fun of Timothy for not being able to fit in the mines like them. Timothy felt he was rather fortunate to not be an annoying little bee.
August 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 20 - Mine
Bill and Ben always liked to make fun of Timothy for not being able to fit in the mines like them. Timothy felt he was rather fortunate to not be an annoying little bee.
Day 20 - Mine
Bill and Ben always liked to make fun of Timothy for not being able to fit in the mines like them. Timothy felt he was rather fortunate to not be an annoying little bee.
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 19 - Denial
Spamcan often boasted, much to the other engines' chagrin, how much better things were on The Other Railway. But as time went by, even he wasn't so sure... not that he'd ever say that out loud.
Day 19 - Denial
Spamcan often boasted, much to the other engines' chagrin, how much better things were on The Other Railway. But as time went by, even he wasn't so sure... not that he'd ever say that out loud.
August 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 19 - Denial
Spamcan often boasted, much to the other engines' chagrin, how much better things were on The Other Railway. But as time went by, even he wasn't so sure... not that he'd ever say that out loud.
Day 19 - Denial
Spamcan often boasted, much to the other engines' chagrin, how much better things were on The Other Railway. But as time went by, even he wasn't so sure... not that he'd ever say that out loud.
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 18 - Tugboat
"Y'know 'Salty', someone once told me that the tugboat, for its size, is the most powerful craft afloat."
Day 18 - Tugboat
"Y'know 'Salty', someone once told me that the tugboat, for its size, is the most powerful craft afloat."
August 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 18 - Tugboat
"Y'know 'Salty', someone once told me that the tugboat, for its size, is the most powerful craft afloat."
Day 18 - Tugboat
"Y'know 'Salty', someone once told me that the tugboat, for its size, is the most powerful craft afloat."
August 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 16 - Game
During the Covid-19 Lockdown, services on the railway were reduced and many engines found themselves bored in the sheds. Solutions came by way of telling stories, watching movies, and even playing games...
"IF I GET A BACKWARDS 4 ONE MORE RUDDY TIME-!!!"
Day 16 - Game
During the Covid-19 Lockdown, services on the railway were reduced and many engines found themselves bored in the sheds. Solutions came by way of telling stories, watching movies, and even playing games...
"IF I GET A BACKWARDS 4 ONE MORE RUDDY TIME-!!!"
August 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 16 - Game
During the Covid-19 Lockdown, services on the railway were reduced and many engines found themselves bored in the sheds. Solutions came by way of telling stories, watching movies, and even playing games...
"IF I GET A BACKWARDS 4 ONE MORE RUDDY TIME-!!!"
Day 16 - Game
During the Covid-19 Lockdown, services on the railway were reduced and many engines found themselves bored in the sheds. Solutions came by way of telling stories, watching movies, and even playing games...
"IF I GET A BACKWARDS 4 ONE MORE RUDDY TIME-!!!"
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 15 - Time
"Time's Time," Thomas grumbled. "Why should I keep my passengers waiting while Henry and James dawdle about all day on viaducts?"
"Don't blame me!" snorted Henry. "If we hurried across the viaduct, it might collapse, and then you'd..." 1/2
Day 15 - Time
"Time's Time," Thomas grumbled. "Why should I keep my passengers waiting while Henry and James dawdle about all day on viaducts?"
"Don't blame me!" snorted Henry. "If we hurried across the viaduct, it might collapse, and then you'd..." 1/2
August 15, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 15 - Time
"Time's Time," Thomas grumbled. "Why should I keep my passengers waiting while Henry and James dawdle about all day on viaducts?"
"Don't blame me!" snorted Henry. "If we hurried across the viaduct, it might collapse, and then you'd..." 1/2
Day 15 - Time
"Time's Time," Thomas grumbled. "Why should I keep my passengers waiting while Henry and James dawdle about all day on viaducts?"
"Don't blame me!" snorted Henry. "If we hurried across the viaduct, it might collapse, and then you'd..." 1/2
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 14 - Nature
Wilbert was glad to be back in steam again, and knew he'd be forever grateful for the kind words and donations from his fans that made it possible. The Forest of Dean was just as beautiful as he remembered it.
Day 14 - Nature
Wilbert was glad to be back in steam again, and knew he'd be forever grateful for the kind words and donations from his fans that made it possible. The Forest of Dean was just as beautiful as he remembered it.
August 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 14 - Nature
Wilbert was glad to be back in steam again, and knew he'd be forever grateful for the kind words and donations from his fans that made it possible. The Forest of Dean was just as beautiful as he remembered it.
Day 14 - Nature
Wilbert was glad to be back in steam again, and knew he'd be forever grateful for the kind words and donations from his fans that made it possible. The Forest of Dean was just as beautiful as he remembered it.
August 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 12 - Coal
Donald had been travelling up and down the Little Western since before dawn to fill a large order of ballast. He was tired, cross, & in need of more coal. Unfortunately for him, Murdoch chose to take a nap right beside both coal chutes.
What a dick.
Day 12 - Coal
Donald had been travelling up and down the Little Western since before dawn to fill a large order of ballast. He was tired, cross, & in need of more coal. Unfortunately for him, Murdoch chose to take a nap right beside both coal chutes.
What a dick.
August 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 12 - Coal
Donald had been travelling up and down the Little Western since before dawn to fill a large order of ballast. He was tired, cross, & in need of more coal. Unfortunately for him, Murdoch chose to take a nap right beside both coal chutes.
What a dick.
Day 12 - Coal
Donald had been travelling up and down the Little Western since before dawn to fill a large order of ballast. He was tired, cross, & in need of more coal. Unfortunately for him, Murdoch chose to take a nap right beside both coal chutes.
What a dick.
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 11 - Vanity
Gordon was very cross when he was shunted off of the express line at the Hilltop Station, and became crosser still when he found out why. Spencer streaked through the station with a railtour, blowing his whistle tauntingly and looking quite full of himself.
Day 11 - Vanity
Gordon was very cross when he was shunted off of the express line at the Hilltop Station, and became crosser still when he found out why. Spencer streaked through the station with a railtour, blowing his whistle tauntingly and looking quite full of himself.
August 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
#Sodorgust #Sodorgust2025
Day 11 - Vanity
Gordon was very cross when he was shunted off of the express line at the Hilltop Station, and became crosser still when he found out why. Spencer streaked through the station with a railtour, blowing his whistle tauntingly and looking quite full of himself.
Day 11 - Vanity
Gordon was very cross when he was shunted off of the express line at the Hilltop Station, and became crosser still when he found out why. Spencer streaked through the station with a railtour, blowing his whistle tauntingly and looking quite full of himself.
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And then I had the idea that Topham Hatt probably took a look at other railway scenes while on holiday to East Anglia. Here's an excerpt from a "lost story", Molly & the Stout Gentleman (see alt text!) 2/2
August 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
And then I had the idea that Topham Hatt probably took a look at other railway scenes while on holiday to East Anglia. Here's an excerpt from a "lost story", Molly & the Stout Gentleman (see alt text!) 2/2
I've posted these on The Other Platform, but I've been on a Molly kick lately. Hope y'all enjoy!
Here she is in a M&GNJR tributary livery at Holt Station on the North Norfolk Railway. Got the idea from a thread @/nictrain123.bsky.social wrote last November. 1/2
Here she is in a M&GNJR tributary livery at Holt Station on the North Norfolk Railway. Got the idea from a thread @/nictrain123.bsky.social wrote last November. 1/2
August 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I've posted these on The Other Platform, but I've been on a Molly kick lately. Hope y'all enjoy!
Here she is in a M&GNJR tributary livery at Holt Station on the North Norfolk Railway. Got the idea from a thread @/nictrain123.bsky.social wrote last November. 1/2
Here she is in a M&GNJR tributary livery at Holt Station on the North Norfolk Railway. Got the idea from a thread @/nictrain123.bsky.social wrote last November. 1/2
August 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM