Dirk Rail - Two Hills Light Railway
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A 1/20 scale garden railway, a modest 009 layout, other stuff about railways, and various unrelated topics.
Steam on the 3 ft gauge with No.6, a Roundhouse Millie and a selection of Irish rolling stock - a West Clare horse box and Schull and Skibbereen coaches. 12 April 2025.
April 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Steam on the 3 ft gauge with No.6, a Roundhouse Millie and a selection of Irish rolling stock - a West Clare horse box and Schull and Skibbereen coaches. 12 April 2025.
Talyllyn Ruston diesel No. 5 'Midlander' in the quarry. Clogher Valley Railway, Walker tractor 'Unit No.2' with a van and a Tralee & Dingle coach on the 3 ft gauge. 12 April 2025.
April 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Talyllyn Ruston diesel No. 5 'Midlander' in the quarry. Clogher Valley Railway, Walker tractor 'Unit No.2' with a van and a Tralee & Dingle coach on the 3 ft gauge. 12 April 2025.
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Littlehampton Miniature Railway, 16.6.1973
#Littlehampton #LittlehamptonMiniatureRailway #MiniatureRailway #1970s #1973Images
#Littlehampton #LittlehamptonMiniatureRailway #MiniatureRailway #1970s #1973Images
March 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Littlehampton Miniature Railway, 16.6.1973
#Littlehampton #LittlehamptonMiniatureRailway #MiniatureRailway #1970s #1973Images
#Littlehampton #LittlehamptonMiniatureRailway #MiniatureRailway #1970s #1973Images
The first train of 2025. No.2 Errigal on a permanent way train. Passenger services resume in April. The 2 ft. gauge quarry line is still closed pending some ballast replacement.
March 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The first train of 2025. No.2 Errigal on a permanent way train. Passenger services resume in April. The 2 ft. gauge quarry line is still closed pending some ballast replacement.
Mr Merlin's (Tom Cooper) 1/20 scale figures. About 40 years old. The staff of Buggleskelly Station, from the film 'Oh Mr. Porter!' and Laurel and Hardy.
January 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Mr Merlin's (Tom Cooper) 1/20 scale figures. About 40 years old. The staff of Buggleskelly Station, from the film 'Oh Mr. Porter!' and Laurel and Hardy.
A very old (35-40 years) Tenmille Products 16mm scale model of a Glyn Valley brake van. The guard is of a similar vintage, from an early range of Bachmann G scale figures. The head is from a US style brakesman and the body originally had a head wearing a trilby hat.
January 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A very old (35-40 years) Tenmille Products 16mm scale model of a Glyn Valley brake van. The guard is of a similar vintage, from an early range of Bachmann G scale figures. The head is from a US style brakesman and the body originally had a head wearing a trilby hat.
A pair of Timpdon Models ready made coaches have been added to the 32mm gauge stock. These will form part of the train specifically set aside for visiting other garden railways. Lots of scope for super detailing, just the transfers added for now.
January 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A pair of Timpdon Models ready made coaches have been added to the 32mm gauge stock. These will form part of the train specifically set aside for visiting other garden railways. Lots of scope for super detailing, just the transfers added for now.
Live steam Caledonia in charge of the Santa Special. 26 December 2024
December 30, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Live steam Caledonia in charge of the Santa Special. 26 December 2024
Penrhyn Hunslet loco 'Charles' in charge of the Santa Special on the 009 layout.
December 23, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Penrhyn Hunslet loco 'Charles' in charge of the Santa Special on the 009 layout.
Clan Line thundering over the River Adur bridge at Shoreham with a train bound for Bath and Bristol. 14/12/24
December 14, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Clan Line thundering over the River Adur bridge at Shoreham with a train bound for Bath and Bristol. 14/12/24
Ploughing the snow, January 2024 - it was gone by lunchtime!
December 3, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Ploughing the snow, January 2024 - it was gone by lunchtime!
A view of the 009 Layout indoors - Tal-Y-Glyn. Makes a change from the big stuff outside.
November 17, 2024 at 1:33 PM
A view of the 009 Layout indoors - Tal-Y-Glyn. Makes a change from the big stuff outside.
Walker diesel railcar, County Donegal Railway number 20 and Walker rail tractor, Clogher Valley Railway, Unit number 2.
November 17, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Walker diesel railcar, County Donegal Railway number 20 and Walker rail tractor, Clogher Valley Railway, Unit number 2.
Tram locos in Autumn on the garden railway.
November 17, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Tram locos in Autumn on the garden railway.
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The term 'Fall' for Autumn possibly started in Sussex before the 1500s, initially known as 'Harvest' due to the falling of leaves and fruits.
'Autumn' gained popularity in the mid-1600s, yet 'Fall' remained and was introduced to North America by followers of William Penn(sylvania).
'Autumn' gained popularity in the mid-1600s, yet 'Fall' remained and was introduced to North America by followers of William Penn(sylvania).
November 15, 2024 at 9:31 AM
The term 'Fall' for Autumn possibly started in Sussex before the 1500s, initially known as 'Harvest' due to the falling of leaves and fruits.
'Autumn' gained popularity in the mid-1600s, yet 'Fall' remained and was introduced to North America by followers of William Penn(sylvania).
'Autumn' gained popularity in the mid-1600s, yet 'Fall' remained and was introduced to North America by followers of William Penn(sylvania).
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November 14, 2024 at 9:38 AM
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Hello Blue Sky!
I cant remember if I made a proper introduction on this platform, so I thought I'd make a little video reintroducing myself & the Tube Mapper Project.
Hello I'm Luke nice to meet you!
#photography #books #railway
I cant remember if I made a proper introduction on this platform, so I thought I'd make a little video reintroducing myself & the Tube Mapper Project.
Hello I'm Luke nice to meet you!
#photography #books #railway
October 27, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Hello Blue Sky!
I cant remember if I made a proper introduction on this platform, so I thought I'd make a little video reintroducing myself & the Tube Mapper Project.
Hello I'm Luke nice to meet you!
#photography #books #railway
I cant remember if I made a proper introduction on this platform, so I thought I'd make a little video reintroducing myself & the Tube Mapper Project.
Hello I'm Luke nice to meet you!
#photography #books #railway
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“The formation of the Great Southern Railway in 1924 was a major event in the development of the Irish transport industry, both road and rail, and its centenary is something we felt couldn’t be let go unmarked”
#IrishHistory
#IrishHistory
Enterprise train brings ‘cross-border element’ to journey marking centenary of ‘major event’ in Irish rail history
100th anniversary of Great Southern Railways is being celebrated on Saturday with special train journey from Dublin to Killarney
www.irishnews.com
November 13, 2024 at 9:27 AM
“The formation of the Great Southern Railway in 1924 was a major event in the development of the Irish transport industry, both road and rail, and its centenary is something we felt couldn’t be let go unmarked”
#IrishHistory
#IrishHistory
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Tywyn Wharf itself is believed to be the first inter-rail transhipment yard in the World, with the slate carried down from Bryneglwys Quarry in narrow gauge waggons being emptied into their standard gauge counterparts to be taken to port at Aberdyfi for export, or carried...
November 8, 2024 at 6:42 PM
Tywyn Wharf itself is believed to be the first inter-rail transhipment yard in the World, with the slate carried down from Bryneglwys Quarry in narrow gauge waggons being emptied into their standard gauge counterparts to be taken to port at Aberdyfi for export, or carried...
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STOP PRESS - Rail Interchange returns to Tywyn Wharf after 40 years!
Today the standard gauge wagon was lifted into place alongside Tywyn Wharf edge, with the help of Network Rail.
Today the standard gauge wagon was lifted into place alongside Tywyn Wharf edge, with the help of Network Rail.
November 8, 2024 at 6:41 PM
STOP PRESS - Rail Interchange returns to Tywyn Wharf after 40 years!
Today the standard gauge wagon was lifted into place alongside Tywyn Wharf edge, with the help of Network Rail.
Today the standard gauge wagon was lifted into place alongside Tywyn Wharf edge, with the help of Network Rail.
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We are devastated to hear about the passing of our dear friend Timothy West.
Timothy was a great supporter of the Talyllyn Railway, having first come across the Railway in 1949 on a walking tour and later re-introduced to the now preserved line by his good friend Tom Rolt.
Timothy was a great supporter of the Talyllyn Railway, having first come across the Railway in 1949 on a walking tour and later re-introduced to the now preserved line by his good friend Tom Rolt.
November 13, 2024 at 2:57 PM
We are devastated to hear about the passing of our dear friend Timothy West.
Timothy was a great supporter of the Talyllyn Railway, having first come across the Railway in 1949 on a walking tour and later re-introduced to the now preserved line by his good friend Tom Rolt.
Timothy was a great supporter of the Talyllyn Railway, having first come across the Railway in 1949 on a walking tour and later re-introduced to the now preserved line by his good friend Tom Rolt.
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Look at our fancy new handle, now you definitely know we're legit!
November 14, 2024 at 10:32 AM
Look at our fancy new handle, now you definitely know we're legit!
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Aha. An opportunity fora #postboxSaturday. A George postbox and remembrance topper at Stourbridge Junction station
November 16, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Aha. An opportunity fora #postboxSaturday. A George postbox and remembrance topper at Stourbridge Junction station