Stuart
@oldlongsign.bsky.social
RAT, general nuisance, interested in (mostly) Scottish railways. Big fan of episode three of the Doctor Who serial 'Robot'. I make silly talking train stories on YouTube.
He/him.
YouTube: https://t.co/y6AM85kRL0
Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/auldlangsyne
He/him.
YouTube: https://t.co/y6AM85kRL0
Ko-fi: http://ko-fi.com/auldlangsyne
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Stuart
@oldlongsign.bsky.social
· Nov 20
It's time to import a thread from 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦.
So. I make a thing called 'Auld Lang Syne' - a series about talking trains made with model trains.
It's silly, a bit odd, quite janky, full of dad jokes and surprisingly endorsed by people who usually have impeccable taste 🤷♂️
So. I make a thing called 'Auld Lang Syne' - a series about talking trains made with model trains.
It's silly, a bit odd, quite janky, full of dad jokes and surprisingly endorsed by people who usually have impeccable taste 🤷♂️
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![A classic tweet from @kennykeil
[Bluto subtweeting after getting his ass whooped]
I don't know who needs to hear this but spinach isn't a personality](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:dwqmtoy5uzacqe3bt5ib44oo/bafkreidsxaapkreaeus7oqavtvgeqb6u6jnd57gcutdxtcw4mgluiszimi@jpeg)
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I'm delighted to reveal that Richie and Eddie are the latest characters in the Buggleskelly Station range.
They may be a couple of poor sad gits, but they really would make a smashing cameo on your model railway or diorama.
Order now at www.buggleskellystation.com
They may be a couple of poor sad gits, but they really would make a smashing cameo on your model railway or diorama.
Order now at www.buggleskellystation.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I'm delighted to reveal that Richie and Eddie are the latest characters in the Buggleskelly Station range.
They may be a couple of poor sad gits, but they really would make a smashing cameo on your model railway or diorama.
Order now at www.buggleskellystation.com
They may be a couple of poor sad gits, but they really would make a smashing cameo on your model railway or diorama.
Order now at www.buggleskellystation.com
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You can watch the announcement trailer now, and at 7pm GMT there will be a livestream going more in-depth about the game over on Dovetail Games' YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0nN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0nN...
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
You can watch the announcement trailer now, and at 7pm GMT there will be a livestream going more in-depth about the game over on Dovetail Games' YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0nN...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0nN...
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favourite character or enter Story Mode and re-live some classic and brand new stories first-hand.
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
favourite character or enter Story Mode and re-live some classic and brand new stories first-hand.
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explorable map, for the first time EVER you can step onto a geographically accurate Island of Sodor within Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor!
Take the controls of 5 different engines and explore freely, go into Timetable Mode and live out a day in the life of your...
Take the controls of 5 different engines and explore freely, go into Timetable Mode and live out a day in the life of your...
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
explorable map, for the first time EVER you can step onto a geographically accurate Island of Sodor within Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor!
Take the controls of 5 different engines and explore freely, go into Timetable Mode and live out a day in the life of your...
Take the controls of 5 different engines and explore freely, go into Timetable Mode and live out a day in the life of your...
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at Tywyn Wharf, and was 3D scanned for preservation a few years ago - so when we found out about this exciting project we were more than happy to help.
The 3D Scan was provided to the team over at Dovetail Games and they have worked their magic to transform it into a fully...
The 3D Scan was provided to the team over at Dovetail Games and they have worked their magic to transform it into a fully...
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
at Tywyn Wharf, and was 3D scanned for preservation a few years ago - so when we found out about this exciting project we were more than happy to help.
The 3D Scan was provided to the team over at Dovetail Games and they have worked their magic to transform it into a fully...
The 3D Scan was provided to the team over at Dovetail Games and they have worked their magic to transform it into a fully...
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to his notes & design, this was so he could accurately plot where his stories took place and where any new railway lines could naturally fit into the existing topography.
This original 3D map now proudly lives within the Awdry Study display in the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum...
This original 3D map now proudly lives within the Awdry Study display in the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum...
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
to his notes & design, this was so he could accurately plot where his stories took place and where any new railway lines could naturally fit into the existing topography.
This original 3D map now proudly lives within the Awdry Study display in the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum...
This original 3D map now proudly lives within the Awdry Study display in the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum...
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Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - Coming Soon!
A brand new game from Dovetail Games, the developers of Train Sim World, has just been announced - and we've helped out!
The Reverend Wilbert Awdry had a 3D Relief Map of the Island of Sodor made in 1950...
A brand new game from Dovetail Games, the developers of Train Sim World, has just been announced - and we've helped out!
The Reverend Wilbert Awdry had a 3D Relief Map of the Island of Sodor made in 1950...
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Thomas & Friends™: Wonders of Sodor - Coming Soon!
A brand new game from Dovetail Games, the developers of Train Sim World, has just been announced - and we've helped out!
The Reverend Wilbert Awdry had a 3D Relief Map of the Island of Sodor made in 1950...
A brand new game from Dovetail Games, the developers of Train Sim World, has just been announced - and we've helped out!
The Reverend Wilbert Awdry had a 3D Relief Map of the Island of Sodor made in 1950...
harold the helicopter did WHAT in vietnam????
February 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
harold the helicopter did WHAT in vietnam????
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The Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society's first secretary, Pat Whitehouse, went on to found Vintage Trains Charitable Trust later in his life and we are proud to celebrate this connection between our organisations with this amazing railtour!
Book now 👉
vintagetrains.co.uk/the-cambrian...
Book now 👉
vintagetrains.co.uk/the-cambrian...
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society's first secretary, Pat Whitehouse, went on to found Vintage Trains Charitable Trust later in his life and we are proud to celebrate this connection between our organisations with this amazing railtour!
Book now 👉
vintagetrains.co.uk/the-cambrian...
Book now 👉
vintagetrains.co.uk/the-cambrian...
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Talyllyn Railway 🤝 Vintage Trains
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations Vintage Trains will be running their inaugural Cambrian Coast Express Railtour to Tywyn & Pwllheli on the 17th April - with the chance to opt in for a special double-headed Talyllyn Railway service!
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations Vintage Trains will be running their inaugural Cambrian Coast Express Railtour to Tywyn & Pwllheli on the 17th April - with the chance to opt in for a special double-headed Talyllyn Railway service!
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Talyllyn Railway 🤝 Vintage Trains
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations Vintage Trains will be running their inaugural Cambrian Coast Express Railtour to Tywyn & Pwllheli on the 17th April - with the chance to opt in for a special double-headed Talyllyn Railway service!
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations Vintage Trains will be running their inaugural Cambrian Coast Express Railtour to Tywyn & Pwllheli on the 17th April - with the chance to opt in for a special double-headed Talyllyn Railway service!
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ten years ago today no one clapped
February 2, 2026 at 12:57 PM
ten years ago today no one clapped
throwing a child through the Big Window of the early learning centre so i can play with the wooden railway gordon on the train table unhindered and without childish interference
February 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM
throwing a child through the Big Window of the early learning centre so i can play with the wooden railway gordon on the train table unhindered and without childish interference
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Top tip: to avoid having the British Union of Fascists logo on the side of your mock-up train, don't use horrible text-to-image AI slop instead of actual designers and artists.
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
February 2, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Top tip: to avoid having the British Union of Fascists logo on the side of your mock-up train, don't use horrible text-to-image AI slop instead of actual designers and artists.
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
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For this week's #Throwback we have a rare colour photo of our own O&K No. 3 at Mallow sugar factory, sent in by our follower Billy Maher.
January 29, 2026 at 11:58 PM
For this week's #Throwback we have a rare colour photo of our own O&K No. 3 at Mallow sugar factory, sent in by our follower Billy Maher.
okay but they are cowards for not keeping the trio of thomas percy and james by making james jane
children hate rosie (fact)
she never had the makings of a varsity flagship character
children hate rosie (fact)
she never had the makings of a varsity flagship character
January 29, 2026 at 8:43 PM
okay but they are cowards for not keeping the trio of thomas percy and james by making james jane
children hate rosie (fact)
she never had the makings of a varsity flagship character
children hate rosie (fact)
she never had the makings of a varsity flagship character
can't believe the ruined chuggington AGAIN when will these godless freaks leave my beloved franchise alone
January 26, 2026 at 2:12 AM
can't believe the ruined chuggington AGAIN when will these godless freaks leave my beloved franchise alone
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Spa Valley pics from today. I should really visit this forest more often
January 24, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Spa Valley pics from today. I should really visit this forest more often
oh so christopher awdry answered THOSE 77 questions but not MINE??? if anyone knows what the ballast spreader's cousin's name is then share RIGHT NOW
January 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
oh so christopher awdry answered THOSE 77 questions but not MINE??? if anyone knows what the ballast spreader's cousin's name is then share RIGHT NOW
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We’re delighted to announce that the Rev. W. Awdry's 'Ffarquhar Branch' layout will be appearing at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend this June!
You can find out more information on the Bluebell's website👉
www.bluebell-railway.com/special/mode...
You can find out more information on the Bluebell's website👉
www.bluebell-railway.com/special/mode...
January 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
We’re delighted to announce that the Rev. W. Awdry's 'Ffarquhar Branch' layout will be appearing at the Bluebell Railway Model Railway Weekend this June!
You can find out more information on the Bluebell's website👉
www.bluebell-railway.com/special/mode...
You can find out more information on the Bluebell's website👉
www.bluebell-railway.com/special/mode...
hehe train called willie
January 18, 2026 at 11:40 PM
hehe train called willie
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knew a guy called slias in my RAF days. said he was the first engine on sodor. didn't believe him till today. rest in peace slias, this pint's for you. bosh
January 18, 2026 at 11:38 PM
knew a guy called slias in my RAF days. said he was the first engine on sodor. didn't believe him till today. rest in peace slias, this pint's for you. bosh
i love the modern edits of the 'we beat 'em before, we'll beat em again' poster because most of them keep the lee enfield mk. III* with 1907 sword bayonet for the modern era
January 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM
i love the modern edits of the 'we beat 'em before, we'll beat em again' poster because most of them keep the lee enfield mk. III* with 1907 sword bayonet for the modern era
William Barton-Wright: hm yes i think i am quite pleased with what i have achieved. several solid locomotive designs for the lancashire and yorkshire railway yes quite satisfactory - what of you my son? what legacy shall you leave?
Edward Barton-Wright:
Edward Barton-Wright:
January 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
William Barton-Wright: hm yes i think i am quite pleased with what i have achieved. several solid locomotive designs for the lancashire and yorkshire railway yes quite satisfactory - what of you my son? what legacy shall you leave?
Edward Barton-Wright:
Edward Barton-Wright:
what did the socialist boiler inspector say to the authoritarian locomotive owner about his engines?
“¡No pasarán!”
“¡No pasarán!”
January 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
what did the socialist boiler inspector say to the authoritarian locomotive owner about his engines?
“¡No pasarán!”
“¡No pasarán!”