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🍉TheJollyMariner🍉
@thejollymariner.bsky.social
Amateur sailor, ferroequinologist, and writer | Stories free to adapt with credit | Believer in equal rights | he/him | Profile pic by ferlost! |
Hello, everyone!

How about another Halloween story for today?

This time, let's see what happens when Duck experiences the consequences of messing about with some old tenders...

I hope you all enjoy "Duck, Duck, Ghost" - happy reading!

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October 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Happy Halloween, everyone!

It's been quite a while since my last spooky story, so what better time than now to share a new one?

I hope you all enjoy "Chilling Carriages" - happy reading!

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October 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Hello, everyone!

It's been a moment since my last television series story, hasn't it?

So, how about we take a look at what Stanley's been up to?

I hope you all enjoy "See You Space Stanley" - happy reading!

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October 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Hello everyone!

It's once again time for another volume of "The Railway Series Continued", this time about an engine who ran Sodor's rails long ago...

I hope you all enjoy "Albert the Furness Engine" - happy reading, and I hope you all enjoy!

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September 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Hello, everyone!

It's been a while, but I'm happy to finally present the next volume in "The Railway Series Continued"!

I hope you all enjoy "Tank Engines" - happy reading!

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August 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Surprise!

My celebrations for Christopher Awdry's 85th don't just stop with one book!

"Wilbert the Forest Engine" is also now up on my channel - happy viewing!

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July 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Henry and the Express" is finally up on my channel - happy viewing!

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July 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
In honor of Christopher Awdry's 85th birthday today, I think a celebration of sorts is in order.

After much, much waiting, "Henry and the Express" will finally go live on my channel today at 2pm CST.
July 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Happy Pride, everyone!

Regardless of what happens in today's world, just remember that you always have the right to express the truest version of yourself, no matter what.

And if anyone tries to tell you otherwise, don't forget - the first Pride was a riot.
June 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Pride Month, everyone!

To kick the month off, here's a long overdue story all about the proudest engine on all of Sodor: James!

I hope you all enjoy "Pride of the Line" - happy reading!

#PuffWithPride

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June 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This sequence in particular was what really did it, though.

The fact the carnage keeps going even after Thomas dies is already frightening enough, but good lord, the sound design really sells the ferocity of the whole thing - Tobias isn’t just killing Thomas, he’s destroying him.
May 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
My copy of “Tobias and the Arcane Merchant” seems to be acting a bit strange.

#TATAM
#TATAMSpoilers
May 23, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Third, a HUGE thank you to @/mechanicalshed.bsky.social for the cover art.

They did such a phenomenal job capturing the vibe I was going for, and the end result is simply fantastic. Cannot recommend them enough if you need art done.
May 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Second, big thanks to @/brightonterrier.bsky.social for the images you see in each of the stories.

He stepped in at (quite literally) the last minute to make them, and I am so grateful and thankful that he did - they really help elevate the experience.
May 12, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Happy 80th Anniversary, everyone!

To celebrate this momentous occasion, let's take a trip back in time to the founding of the North Western Railway, and regale some tales of its first two engines...

I hope you all enjoy "The First Two Engines"! Happy reading!

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May 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Tomorrow.

(Art by @/mechanicalshed.bsky.social!)
May 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Well, how lucky for me that BlueSky decided to increase their video length limit!

This is a little music video I made in tribute to "Tobias and the Arcane Merchant", to the song "Behind Blue Eyes".

Now that I can finally post it here, I hope you all enjoy!

#TATAM #TobiasandtheArcaneMerchant
March 12, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Hello everyone!

As promised, here's a brand-new volume of "The Railway Series Continued"! This time, let's journey back to the Arlesdale Railway and see what mischief the small engines are up to!

I hope you all enjoy "Mischevious Miniature Engines"! Happy reading!

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February 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
In my opinion, the most overhated characters in Thomas.
February 22, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Consider this my method of coping.

#TATAM #TATAMSpoilers
February 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Alternate basis this, swapped basis that - let's try something different! What are some engines that you're surprised NEVER appeared in the show?

My top pick would probably have to be the L&YR Class 5. It's such a unique, lovely design - perfect for a Thomas character!

Comment your picks below!
February 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
With sincerest apologies to @/colloquial-kayak.bsky.social.

#TATAM #TATAMSpoilers
February 6, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I haven’t purchased any Thomas merchandise in almost 2 decades, but I’ll have to make an exception for this - a very lovely anniversary item.

Does anyone know if it’ll ship to the US? I’ve only seen confirmation of domestic shipping to Japan.
January 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Hello everyone!

After months of work, I'm thrilled to present to you the highly-requested newest volume in "The Railway Series Continued"!

I hope you all enjoy "Emily the Elegant Engine", featuring impeccable art by @/colloquial-kayak.bsky.social! Happy reading!

drive.google.com/drive/folder...
January 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The joy that Britt Allcroft brought to so many people the world over cannot be understated.

She taught us all that there is magic in the world - sometimes it’s only just a train ride away.

Thank you for everything, Britt. You will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace.
January 3, 2025 at 5:29 AM