Matt Buck
@thenewno2.bsky.social
Mathematician, railway lover, photographer, terrible joke maker.
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Looking south from the platform end at Bridge of Orchy railway station…
#photography #fotografie #landscape #Scotland #Highlands
#photography #fotografie #landscape #Scotland #Highlands
December 7, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Looking south from the platform end at Bridge of Orchy railway station…
#photography #fotografie #landscape #Scotland #Highlands
#photography #fotografie #landscape #Scotland #Highlands
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Today's #DailyDMU is the last of the class 158/159 fleets. Here's 159108 at #Templecombe on the 24th July 2019. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p901669522/e... #photography #railways
South Western Railway (SWR) | DG329337. 159108. Templecombe. 24.7.19.
Paul Bigland Photography
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December 7, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Today's #DailyDMU is the last of the class 158/159 fleets. Here's 159108 at #Templecombe on the 24th July 2019. paulbigland.zenfolio.com/p901669522/e... #photography #railways
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Found on martiniden666's Tumblr - thought this was a drawing but the caption says it's a photo from 1953 titled Cat in the Snow from photographer Hannes Kilian.
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
December 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Found on martiniden666's Tumblr - thought this was a drawing but the caption says it's a photo from 1953 titled Cat in the Snow from photographer Hannes Kilian.
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
#cats #catsinsnow #photography
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Every leader in the world, especially our enemies, knows how easy it is to manipulate Trump with flattery and bribery.
If he was a Democrat everyone would be appalled at the national security risk and demand he be removed.
If he was a Democrat everyone would be appalled at the national security risk and demand he be removed.
December 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Every leader in the world, especially our enemies, knows how easy it is to manipulate Trump with flattery and bribery.
If he was a Democrat everyone would be appalled at the national security risk and demand he be removed.
If he was a Democrat everyone would be appalled at the national security risk and demand he be removed.
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Hey need help for a video. Do you know any short scenes from movies where characters say something along the lines of "my child is going to be better then me." Think like Yoda in The Last Jedi saying "we are what they grow beyond".
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Hey need help for a video. Do you know any short scenes from movies where characters say something along the lines of "my child is going to be better then me." Think like Yoda in The Last Jedi saying "we are what they grow beyond".
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Just arrived at Kingswear, on the first leg of our Train Of Lights journey...
A lovely birthday gift/surprise from my sister. 🚂🎄
A lovely birthday gift/surprise from my sister. 🚂🎄
December 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Just arrived at Kingswear, on the first leg of our Train Of Lights journey...
A lovely birthday gift/surprise from my sister. 🚂🎄
A lovely birthday gift/surprise from my sister. 🚂🎄
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Another horrifying stat 💀
There are only two drivers who have done 170+ races with the same engine manufacturer & not won a championship with that supplier:
• Lance Stroll (Mercedes)
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
There are only two drivers who have done 170+ races with the same engine manufacturer & not won a championship with that supplier:
• Lance Stroll (Mercedes)
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
December 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Another horrifying stat 💀
There are only two drivers who have done 170+ races with the same engine manufacturer & not won a championship with that supplier:
• Lance Stroll (Mercedes)
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
There are only two drivers who have done 170+ races with the same engine manufacturer & not won a championship with that supplier:
• Lance Stroll (Mercedes)
• Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
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Cloud over Colpoy's Bay, Ontario shortly before sunrise for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Sky
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
December 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Cloud over Colpoy's Bay, Ontario shortly before sunrise for the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Sky
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
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Frankfurt, Germany
#frankfurt #germany #deutschland #trainstation #railcar #europe #cityscape #nightsky #urbangaze #photography #architecture #eastcoastkin #g+circle #smartphoneastronomy #sunrise #carpediem #seizetheday #morning
#frankfurt #germany #deutschland #trainstation #railcar #europe #cityscape #nightsky #urbangaze #photography #architecture #eastcoastkin #g+circle #smartphoneastronomy #sunrise #carpediem #seizetheday #morning
December 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Bit of disruption today meant instead of going via Toton for some semi-rare track I had to change at Leicester for an 810 to still make my connection.
Seats are a bit hard but definitely an improvement over the non Avanti IETs!
Seats are a bit hard but definitely an improvement over the non Avanti IETs!
December 6, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Bit of disruption today meant instead of going via Toton for some semi-rare track I had to change at Leicester for an 810 to still make my connection.
Seats are a bit hard but definitely an improvement over the non Avanti IETs!
Seats are a bit hard but definitely an improvement over the non Avanti IETs!
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F1 isn't quite as embarrassingly undignified as FIFA but my goodness, have some self pride and take us to a roaring, exciting track like Brazil for the finale.
December 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
F1 isn't quite as embarrassingly undignified as FIFA but my goodness, have some self pride and take us to a roaring, exciting track like Brazil for the finale.
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I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
The Reform UK leader doubts people can recall their abuse from years ago. I’ve never forgotten his – it felt malicious
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existing
Heard Last Christmas while at Lidl, but it wasn't the original, so I think I'm ok. #whamageddon
December 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Heard Last Christmas while at Lidl, but it wasn't the original, so I think I'm ok. #whamageddon
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Yeah. I can't really think of any reason *not* to expect this.
I'm not an 'there won't be elections' doomer. I'm a long-term doomer. I think the pendulum will swing back and Dems will regain power and then face an even more hostile press than before and won't have the votes to restructure the courts and we'll be in this awful cycle for the rest of my life.
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Yeah. I can't really think of any reason *not* to expect this.
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God, I’m really upset how much hate I know Starfleet Academy is going to get. It’s Star Trek made for the CW-style crowd, which is PERFECTLY FINE. But because it’s not intended as mass audience aimed mainly at boomer dudes, it’s gonna face so much vitriol. Especially those kid actors. Angers me.
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
God, I’m really upset how much hate I know Starfleet Academy is going to get. It’s Star Trek made for the CW-style crowd, which is PERFECTLY FINE. But because it’s not intended as mass audience aimed mainly at boomer dudes, it’s gonna face so much vitriol. Especially those kid actors. Angers me.
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A court with a normal-ish conservative majority would have been tolerable. I'm not eager for court packing, impeaching justices, and other such options. But this court sticking around post-Trump is untenable. They've already torched their own legitimacy, the only question is what do we do about it.
Democrats need to lay the groundwork for reform by attacking the villains on the Supreme Court - loudly, angrily, personally, relentlessly. And they should start now.
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
paulwaldman.substack.com/p/democrats-...
Democrats Need to Treat the Supreme Court Like the Villain It Is
The Court is out of control, and we'll never see reform unless we build the case for it. Starting now.
paulwaldman.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
A court with a normal-ish conservative majority would have been tolerable. I'm not eager for court packing, impeaching justices, and other such options. But this court sticking around post-Trump is untenable. They've already torched their own legitimacy, the only question is what do we do about it.
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My only real complaint about Star Trek is quantity. Episodes-per-year are split between 2-3 shows, and 8-10 episodes isn't really enough to get to know and like everybody.
If they went back to 1 show per year with 23-26 episodes (good and bad!) I'd be pretty happy. Bev's candle made an impact.
If they went back to 1 show per year with 23-26 episodes (good and bad!) I'd be pretty happy. Bev's candle made an impact.
December 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
My only real complaint about Star Trek is quantity. Episodes-per-year are split between 2-3 shows, and 8-10 episodes isn't really enough to get to know and like everybody.
If they went back to 1 show per year with 23-26 episodes (good and bad!) I'd be pretty happy. Bev's candle made an impact.
If they went back to 1 show per year with 23-26 episodes (good and bad!) I'd be pretty happy. Bev's candle made an impact.
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Reasons To Support Trump!
December 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Reasons To Support Trump!
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Female in scuderia Ferrari ❤️🔥✨️
2022:10
2023:14
2024:15
2025:27
(Maybe i didnt saw exactly right numbers but i tried to count them right photos are not clear)
Note: im really happy more female in the sport specially in my team and seeing how the number doubled from 2022 to 2025 says alot
2022:10
2023:14
2024:15
2025:27
(Maybe i didnt saw exactly right numbers but i tried to count them right photos are not clear)
Note: im really happy more female in the sport specially in my team and seeing how the number doubled from 2022 to 2025 says alot
December 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Female in scuderia Ferrari ❤️🔥✨️
2022:10
2023:14
2024:15
2025:27
(Maybe i didnt saw exactly right numbers but i tried to count them right photos are not clear)
Note: im really happy more female in the sport specially in my team and seeing how the number doubled from 2022 to 2025 says alot
2022:10
2023:14
2024:15
2025:27
(Maybe i didnt saw exactly right numbers but i tried to count them right photos are not clear)
Note: im really happy more female in the sport specially in my team and seeing how the number doubled from 2022 to 2025 says alot
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alright, i spotted it. now what
December 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
alright, i spotted it. now what
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A storm cloudscape for #Scape Friday. Colpoy's Bay, Ontario at sunrise.
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #StormHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #StormHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
December 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A storm cloudscape for #Scape Friday. Colpoy's Bay, Ontario at sunrise.
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #StormHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
#EastCoastKin #PhotoHour #StormHour #photography #landscape #clouds #sunrise
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December 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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[shamelessly both promoting Dorian's point and adding my own]
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
It's revealing about taboos around racism that the visceral bullying racism of schoolboy Farage cuts through while the much more consequential thinly veiled racism of adult Farage doesn't. Many people need that veil and flinch when it's removed. You can advocate racist policies but not say the words
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
[shamelessly both promoting Dorian's point and adding my own]
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)
Farage has always been very good at doing sort of golf club racism. He has an instinctive grasp on what codes to use and how much he can say before people recoil that his heirs and imitators lack. (...more)