North Western Steam
@northwesternsteam.bsky.social
A simple Northern Irish lad, into all things steam, engineering, Christian and Rugby.
Been a while, ey?
Dryaw is getting on great, my most recent experience is the crossing ang ballast weathering, expect more to come on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Dryaw is getting on great, my most recent experience is the crossing ang ballast weathering, expect more to come on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
September 17, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Been a while, ey?
Dryaw is getting on great, my most recent experience is the crossing ang ballast weathering, expect more to come on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Dryaw is getting on great, my most recent experience is the crossing ang ballast weathering, expect more to come on either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Always glad to help out again, thanks for the opportunity.
And another show has ended. Ffarquhar once again got nice feedback from both show runners and visitors. Didn't win best in show but that didn't really matter.
Anyways thats me for exhibitions this year. Will see about making a start on that operation video now, eh?
Anyways thats me for exhibitions this year. Will see about making a start on that operation video now, eh?
September 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Always glad to help out again, thanks for the opportunity.
Taking a break from Dryaw,
To start off I’ll talk about my latest project. While I was at the Bangor model show I had managed to acquire a Ratio GWR coach kit. I have started building and added primer seen below. I am waiting for the Humbrol paint to arrive soon.
Thanks!
To start off I’ll talk about my latest project. While I was at the Bangor model show I had managed to acquire a Ratio GWR coach kit. I have started building and added primer seen below. I am waiting for the Humbrol paint to arrive soon.
Thanks!
April 23, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Taking a break from Dryaw,
To start off I’ll talk about my latest project. While I was at the Bangor model show I had managed to acquire a Ratio GWR coach kit. I have started building and added primer seen below. I am waiting for the Humbrol paint to arrive soon.
Thanks!
To start off I’ll talk about my latest project. While I was at the Bangor model show I had managed to acquire a Ratio GWR coach kit. I have started building and added primer seen below. I am waiting for the Humbrol paint to arrive soon.
Thanks!
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So it seems from an discussion @sem34090 brought up in the New NWR Crew Lounge, the North Western Railway in its very early years, would actually be a female-dominated workspace.
Think about it. The NWR was formed in 1914, took two years in-between 1915 to 1916 to build the -
Think about it. The NWR was formed in 1914, took two years in-between 1915 to 1916 to build the -
April 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
So it seems from an discussion @sem34090 brought up in the New NWR Crew Lounge, the North Western Railway in its very early years, would actually be a female-dominated workspace.
Think about it. The NWR was formed in 1914, took two years in-between 1915 to 1916 to build the -
Think about it. The NWR was formed in 1914, took two years in-between 1915 to 1916 to build the -
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"What does that silly express engine think he's doing going at those speeds??"
"I know I can go faster than that new-fangled jet plane! He isn't going to break my record, that's for sure!"
#ThomasAndFriends #TTTE #Trainz
"I know I can go faster than that new-fangled jet plane! He isn't going to break my record, that's for sure!"
#ThomasAndFriends #TTTE #Trainz
April 14, 2025 at 4:23 AM
"What does that silly express engine think he's doing going at those speeds??"
"I know I can go faster than that new-fangled jet plane! He isn't going to break my record, that's for sure!"
#ThomasAndFriends #TTTE #Trainz
"I know I can go faster than that new-fangled jet plane! He isn't going to break my record, that's for sure!"
#ThomasAndFriends #TTTE #Trainz
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"Look here Mallard, now I wear blue just like you!"
"I wear it better."
"...oh."
"I wear it better."
"...oh."
April 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
"Look here Mallard, now I wear blue just like you!"
"I wear it better."
"...oh."
"I wear it better."
"...oh."
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Thomas leaves Ffarquhar with his morning train.
April 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thomas leaves Ffarquhar with his morning train.
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Mavis arriving with a train of stone wagons.
She leaves them in the station yard for Duck to take down to the harbour before scurrying off back to the quarry.
She leaves them in the station yard for Duck to take down to the harbour before scurrying off back to the quarry.
April 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Mavis arriving with a train of stone wagons.
She leaves them in the station yard for Duck to take down to the harbour before scurrying off back to the quarry.
She leaves them in the station yard for Duck to take down to the harbour before scurrying off back to the quarry.
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Talking of Percy, I'll be making a spare model of him soon which will be liveried in the original model's current livery. I've a spare body shell at hand for the model, the only thing I need for it is a Bachmann Percy chassis.
April 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Talking of Percy, I'll be making a spare model of him soon which will be liveried in the original model's current livery. I've a spare body shell at hand for the model, the only thing I need for it is a Bachmann Percy chassis.
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Percy arrives with a LARGE goods train.
This was actually quite fun to put together, but in order for Percy's model to perform the shunting smoothly he must have his wheels cleaned every end session. They get caked very quickly.
This was actually quite fun to put together, but in order for Percy's model to perform the shunting smoothly he must have his wheels cleaned every end session. They get caked very quickly.
April 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Percy arrives with a LARGE goods train.
This was actually quite fun to put together, but in order for Percy's model to perform the shunting smoothly he must have his wheels cleaned every end session. They get caked very quickly.
This was actually quite fun to put together, but in order for Percy's model to perform the shunting smoothly he must have his wheels cleaned every end session. They get caked very quickly.
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Has anyone been to Bekonscot Model Village at all?
I've been wanting to visit it but am never in that part of the country whenever I visit England. I very fascinated by their gauge 1 model railway that they have running. Running on LGB G Scale tracks and customised point turnouts, it is something.
I've been wanting to visit it but am never in that part of the country whenever I visit England. I very fascinated by their gauge 1 model railway that they have running. Running on LGB G Scale tracks and customised point turnouts, it is something.
March 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Has anyone been to Bekonscot Model Village at all?
I've been wanting to visit it but am never in that part of the country whenever I visit England. I very fascinated by their gauge 1 model railway that they have running. Running on LGB G Scale tracks and customised point turnouts, it is something.
I've been wanting to visit it but am never in that part of the country whenever I visit England. I very fascinated by their gauge 1 model railway that they have running. Running on LGB G Scale tracks and customised point turnouts, it is something.
How much people are going to this?
As I am thinking of going because I unable to go the Awdry weekend this year.
As I am thinking of going because I unable to go the Awdry weekend this year.
NEW for 2025!
The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend
More Information 👉
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events
The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend
More Information 👉
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events
March 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
How much people are going to this?
As I am thinking of going because I unable to go the Awdry weekend this year.
As I am thinking of going because I unable to go the Awdry weekend this year.
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NEW for 2025!
The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend
More Information 👉
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events
The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend
More Information 👉
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events
February 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
NEW for 2025!
The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend
More Information 👉
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events
The Rev W Awdry's Railway Series Weekend
More Information 👉
https://www.talyllyn.co.uk/events
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Terence Cuneo.
British painter. 1907-1996
Portrait of a Fireman.
British painter. 1907-1996
Portrait of a Fireman.
February 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Terence Cuneo.
British painter. 1907-1996
Portrait of a Fireman.
British painter. 1907-1996
Portrait of a Fireman.
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February 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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37209 'Phantom' with the mk2's on the railtour #ModelTrainShow2025
February 22, 2025 at 11:19 AM
37209 'Phantom' with the mk2's on the railtour #ModelTrainShow2025
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312 114 at Witham, 20.2.1979
#Class312 #Witham #BritishRail #EasternRegion #1970s #1979Images
This wasn’t supposed to be an atmosphere shot! From here I went to London for a meeting then travelled back to Littlehampton. There was thick falling snow on the way back which stopped at Arundel!
#Class312 #Witham #BritishRail #EasternRegion #1970s #1979Images
This wasn’t supposed to be an atmosphere shot! From here I went to London for a meeting then travelled back to Littlehampton. There was thick falling snow on the way back which stopped at Arundel!
February 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
312 114 at Witham, 20.2.1979
#Class312 #Witham #BritishRail #EasternRegion #1970s #1979Images
This wasn’t supposed to be an atmosphere shot! From here I went to London for a meeting then travelled back to Littlehampton. There was thick falling snow on the way back which stopped at Arundel!
#Class312 #Witham #BritishRail #EasternRegion #1970s #1979Images
This wasn’t supposed to be an atmosphere shot! From here I went to London for a meeting then travelled back to Littlehampton. There was thick falling snow on the way back which stopped at Arundel!
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The new Falcon tram pulling a rake of trucks. 😁
February 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The new Falcon tram pulling a rake of trucks. 😁
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Turns out the Jubilee road bridge in RWS canon was *not* built until 1977, not in 1905.
This means the Barrow-in-Furness Tramway would not actually reach Sodor. RIP Flora…
This means the Barrow-in-Furness Tramway would not actually reach Sodor. RIP Flora…
February 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Turns out the Jubilee road bridge in RWS canon was *not* built until 1977, not in 1905.
This means the Barrow-in-Furness Tramway would not actually reach Sodor. RIP Flora…
This means the Barrow-in-Furness Tramway would not actually reach Sodor. RIP Flora…
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Announcement 1
To coincide with the 80th anniversary of The Railway Series, we're bringing back our NWR Fish Vans.
These sold out last time, so please pre-order today at www.buggleskellystation.com/rollingstock
Watch the 2025 range launch video:
youtu.be/SXKZrzGg_OM?...
#TTTE #NWR
To coincide with the 80th anniversary of The Railway Series, we're bringing back our NWR Fish Vans.
These sold out last time, so please pre-order today at www.buggleskellystation.com/rollingstock
Watch the 2025 range launch video:
youtu.be/SXKZrzGg_OM?...
#TTTE #NWR
February 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Announcement 1
To coincide with the 80th anniversary of The Railway Series, we're bringing back our NWR Fish Vans.
These sold out last time, so please pre-order today at www.buggleskellystation.com/rollingstock
Watch the 2025 range launch video:
youtu.be/SXKZrzGg_OM?...
#TTTE #NWR
To coincide with the 80th anniversary of The Railway Series, we're bringing back our NWR Fish Vans.
These sold out last time, so please pre-order today at www.buggleskellystation.com/rollingstock
Watch the 2025 range launch video:
youtu.be/SXKZrzGg_OM?...
#TTTE #NWR
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Class 110 GM no. 8112 passing through Whiteabbey on the third driver training run of the day between York Road and Carrickfergus (10/02/2025).
#Translink #NIRailways #NIR #Train #Trains #Locomotive #Belfast #Whiteabbey #Carrickfergus #NI #NorthernIreland #Railway #Railways
#Translink #NIRailways #NIR #Train #Trains #Locomotive #Belfast #Whiteabbey #Carrickfergus #NI #NorthernIreland #Railway #Railways
February 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Class 110 GM no. 8112 passing through Whiteabbey on the third driver training run of the day between York Road and Carrickfergus (10/02/2025).
#Translink #NIRailways #NIR #Train #Trains #Locomotive #Belfast #Whiteabbey #Carrickfergus #NI #NorthernIreland #Railway #Railways
#Translink #NIRailways #NIR #Train #Trains #Locomotive #Belfast #Whiteabbey #Carrickfergus #NI #NorthernIreland #Railway #Railways
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CIÉ Maybach E425 shunts Guinness wagons @ Islandbridge, Dublin, while locos 124+127 head for Heuston to work the 19:30 to Westport on 30 July 1982 [slide donated to IRRS Archive by Brian McCann] #irishrailarchives
February 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
CIÉ Maybach E425 shunts Guinness wagons @ Islandbridge, Dublin, while locos 124+127 head for Heuston to work the 19:30 to Westport on 30 July 1982 [slide donated to IRRS Archive by Brian McCann] #irishrailarchives
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