Manwithcoolbraces
@manwithcoolbraces.bsky.social
Am the Manwithcoolbraces
Every thing i post based on my views no bias I do train sporting for living.
Post TSW. MC STH and more
I don't post AI slop
Every thing i post based on my views no bias I do train sporting for living.
Post TSW. MC STH and more
I don't post AI slop
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58007 ‘Drakelow Power Station’ powers away from Gascoigne Wood with another load of coal for the power stations.
#Class58 #Bone #RailfreightCoal #GascoigneWood
#Class58 #Bone #RailfreightCoal #GascoigneWood
September 14, 2026 at 5:37 AM
58007 ‘Drakelow Power Station’ powers away from Gascoigne Wood with another load of coal for the power stations.
#Class58 #Bone #RailfreightCoal #GascoigneWood
#Class58 #Bone #RailfreightCoal #GascoigneWood
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37669 and 37706 power along on the down fast through Crewe with two Mk1 carriages in tow on 5Z68 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth Steamtown. The locomotives and carriages spent the weekend in London Marylebone being used for the filming of some scenes of an upcoming movie. (14/09/26)
September 14, 2026 at 3:17 PM
37669 and 37706 power along on the down fast through Crewe with two Mk1 carriages in tow on 5Z68 Kidderminster SVR to Carnforth Steamtown. The locomotives and carriages spent the weekend in London Marylebone being used for the filming of some scenes of an upcoming movie. (14/09/26)
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Love them or loathe them, they’re everywhere these days. Fast and efficient (on electric anyway), uncomfortable whatever the power source! Clinical in every aspect.
Genuine question, does the 80x fleet appeal to anyone or have a following?
Genuine question, does the 80x fleet appeal to anyone or have a following?
September 10, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Love them or loathe them, they’re everywhere these days. Fast and efficient (on electric anyway), uncomfortable whatever the power source! Clinical in every aspect.
Genuine question, does the 80x fleet appeal to anyone or have a following?
Genuine question, does the 80x fleet appeal to anyone or have a following?
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47580 'County of Essex' hauls a loaded ballast wagon through Dereham station to then head into the yard at the Mid-Norfolk Railway. (09/09/26)
September 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
47580 'County of Essex' hauls a loaded ballast wagon through Dereham station to then head into the yard at the Mid-Norfolk Railway. (09/09/26)
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An Azuma on an adventure. 800102 passes Leicester LIP in a lucky patch of sunshine on 1Z76 Newcastle to Bedford. This was one of two passenger trains operated by LNER to Bedford today, routed via Barrow Hill, Toton and the Midland Main Line. (30/08/26)
August 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM
An Azuma on an adventure. 800102 passes Leicester LIP in a lucky patch of sunshine on 1Z76 Newcastle to Bedford. This was one of two passenger trains operated by LNER to Bedford today, routed via Barrow Hill, Toton and the Midland Main Line. (30/08/26)
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#ThirtySevenThursday Proving that 37s look decent in just about any livery, all over #Swietelsky orange 37405 passes light engine through Kettering as Colas operated 0Z37 Derby RTC to Reading Triangle Sidings.
#Colas #MML
#YouKnowWhenYouveBeenTangoed 15/8/26
#Colas #MML
#YouKnowWhenYouveBeenTangoed 15/8/26
August 27, 2026 at 3:28 AM
#ThirtySevenThursday Proving that 37s look decent in just about any livery, all over #Swietelsky orange 37405 passes light engine through Kettering as Colas operated 0Z37 Derby RTC to Reading Triangle Sidings.
#Colas #MML
#YouKnowWhenYouveBeenTangoed 15/8/26
#Colas #MML
#YouKnowWhenYouveBeenTangoed 15/8/26
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The Just Trains Summer Sale starts today - get up to 50% OFF a selection of TSW and TS Classic add-ons until Tuesday 4 August!
www.justtrains.net/category/sum...
#tsw6
#tsw5
#trainsimclassic
www.justtrains.net/category/sum...
#tsw6
#tsw5
#trainsimclassic
July 18, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The Just Trains Summer Sale starts today - get up to 50% OFF a selection of TSW and TS Classic add-ons until Tuesday 4 August!
www.justtrains.net/category/sum...
#tsw6
#tsw5
#trainsimclassic
www.justtrains.net/category/sum...
#tsw6
#tsw5
#trainsimclassic
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BIG RELEASE NEWS - West Coast Main Line: Crewe-Preston for TSW 6 is now on sale - Just Trains' new 60-mile route and loco package! tinyurl.com/hrcxhs57
June 18, 2026 at 3:48 PM
BIG RELEASE NEWS - West Coast Main Line: Crewe-Preston for TSW 6 is now on sale - Just Trains' new 60-mile route and loco package! tinyurl.com/hrcxhs57
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#SundaySunset Not my usual sort of shot but @bennybizzle1.bsky.social & I went over to Uffington to catch the Anglia test train last night & the going away shot produced a nice effect. 37057 'Barbara Arbon' on the rear of 1Q86 March Down R.S. to Derby RTC as 37099 leads into the sun. 15/8/26
August 16, 2026 at 9:33 PM
#SundaySunset Not my usual sort of shot but @bennybizzle1.bsky.social & I went over to Uffington to catch the Anglia test train last night & the going away shot produced a nice effect. 37057 'Barbara Arbon' on the rear of 1Q86 March Down R.S. to Derby RTC as 37099 leads into the sun. 15/8/26
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Another incredibly challenging week on the railway. Thoughts with all involved.
So a look back at happier times this morning. The village of Crianlarich is brought to life as 37409 ‘Loch Awe’ approaches the station with the paper rolls from Corpach.
#Class37 #Tractor #Crianlarich
So a look back at happier times this morning. The village of Crianlarich is brought to life as 37409 ‘Loch Awe’ approaches the station with the paper rolls from Corpach.
#Class37 #Tractor #Crianlarich
August 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Another incredibly challenging week on the railway. Thoughts with all involved.
So a look back at happier times this morning. The village of Crianlarich is brought to life as 37409 ‘Loch Awe’ approaches the station with the paper rolls from Corpach.
#Class37 #Tractor #Crianlarich
So a look back at happier times this morning. The village of Crianlarich is brought to life as 37409 ‘Loch Awe’ approaches the station with the paper rolls from Corpach.
#Class37 #Tractor #Crianlarich
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47739 propels a London Underground 2024 Stock unit into the shed at Asfordby, Test Tracks Melton. (20/07/26)
August 16, 2026 at 6:41 AM
47739 propels a London Underground 2024 Stock unit into the shed at Asfordby, Test Tracks Melton. (20/07/26)
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56065 and 57312 stand along with some other locomotives at Leicester LIP. (08/03/19)
August 14, 2026 at 6:28 PM
56065 and 57312 stand along with some other locomotives at Leicester LIP. (08/03/19)
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Birmingham New Street station in the rain.
My photo May 1979.
My photo May 1979.
August 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Birmingham New Street station in the rain.
My photo May 1979.
My photo May 1979.
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You wanna fly high, Tails?
August 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
You wanna fly high, Tails?
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Welsh Pony and Talyllyn run parallel into the passing loops with their respective trains. #modelrailway #modeltrains #009modelrailway #narrowgauge #workinprogress
August 13, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Welsh Pony and Talyllyn run parallel into the passing loops with their respective trains. #modelrailway #modeltrains #009modelrailway #narrowgauge #workinprogress
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A grid doing their bit for the environment.
56098 erupts away from Leicester on 0Z55 to Test Tracks Melton. (12/08/26)
56098 erupts away from Leicester on 0Z55 to Test Tracks Melton. (12/08/26)
August 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A grid doing their bit for the environment.
56098 erupts away from Leicester on 0Z55 to Test Tracks Melton. (12/08/26)
56098 erupts away from Leicester on 0Z55 to Test Tracks Melton. (12/08/26)
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Tractors with an Electra.
37407 'Blackpool Tower' leads 91117 and 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' through Loughborough South Junction on 0Z91 Leicester LIP to Loughborough Works. (12/08/26)
37407 'Blackpool Tower' leads 91117 and 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' through Loughborough South Junction on 0Z91 Leicester LIP to Loughborough Works. (12/08/26)
August 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Tractors with an Electra.
37407 'Blackpool Tower' leads 91117 and 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' through Loughborough South Junction on 0Z91 Leicester LIP to Loughborough Works. (12/08/26)
37407 'Blackpool Tower' leads 91117 and 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' through Loughborough South Junction on 0Z91 Leicester LIP to Loughborough Works. (12/08/26)