Richard
@theballastman.bsky.social
Railway mad, Doctor Who Fan and some other geeky stuff as well
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Coming on the 31st... @theballastman.bsky.social stars as The Rude Doctor in: "The Minge Of Io"!
July 25, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Coming on the 31st... @theballastman.bsky.social stars as The Rude Doctor in: "The Minge Of Io"!
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“We’ll sing a song for Gordon…”
The Reverend W. Awdry’s model of Gordon the Big Engine.
Not seen in public since 2001.
#LittleEngines
The Reverend W. Awdry’s model of Gordon the Big Engine.
Not seen in public since 2001.
#LittleEngines
July 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
“We’ll sing a song for Gordon…”
The Reverend W. Awdry’s model of Gordon the Big Engine.
Not seen in public since 2001.
#LittleEngines
The Reverend W. Awdry’s model of Gordon the Big Engine.
Not seen in public since 2001.
#LittleEngines
Please listen to this audio story I've made it's my first attempt at editing an Audio so I'm pleased with how it turned out but I'm looking forward to sharing more stories in future
Returning to PZP is the Rude Doctor in a brand new story written by @olieverett.bsky.social
THE GAMBLE AT THE END OF TIME, Coming on the 21st February at 1PM!
THE GAMBLE AT THE END OF TIME, Coming on the 21st February at 1PM!
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Please listen to this audio story I've made it's my first attempt at editing an Audio so I'm pleased with how it turned out but I'm looking forward to sharing more stories in future
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Returning to PZP is the Rude Doctor in a brand new story written by @olieverett.bsky.social
THE GAMBLE AT THE END OF TIME, Coming on the 21st February at 1PM!
THE GAMBLE AT THE END OF TIME, Coming on the 21st February at 1PM!
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Returning to PZP is the Rude Doctor in a brand new story written by @olieverett.bsky.social
THE GAMBLE AT THE END OF TIME, Coming on the 21st February at 1PM!
THE GAMBLE AT THE END OF TIME, Coming on the 21st February at 1PM!
Just another modeling project I completed back in November last year was my 5th and final attempt at a J88. It's made from a cut and shut Mainline J72 body and the Electrotren 0-6-0 chassis with some NB parts added to the body
January 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Just another modeling project I completed back in November last year was my 5th and final attempt at a J88. It's made from a cut and shut Mainline J72 body and the Electrotren 0-6-0 chassis with some NB parts added to the body
I know I don't post as much here as I should but here's my latest project I've finally got sorted by numbering my J37 into LNER 30s livery earlier this week. I need to look at fixing the numbers in some places but I'm happy with the results
January 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I know I don't post as much here as I should but here's my latest project I've finally got sorted by numbering my J37 into LNER 30s livery earlier this week. I need to look at fixing the numbers in some places but I'm happy with the results
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I know you have probably all seen this by now, but; I love my friends so much. All these wonderfully talented people coming together to make something so special! When it was shown at The Magic Latern Cinema, I had no idea about this. Absolutley remarkable. Watch now! youtu.be/3Z0hAbbLNzU?...
'Sir Handel' IN LIVE ACTION! - Talyllyn Railway
YouTube video by Talyllyn Railway
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July 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I know you have probably all seen this by now, but; I love my friends so much. All these wonderfully talented people coming together to make something so special! When it was shown at The Magic Latern Cinema, I had no idea about this. Absolutley remarkable. Watch now! youtu.be/3Z0hAbbLNzU?...
Not shared pictures of my model purchase from last month at Perth. It's an NBR Y10. Completely scratch built and the number 1010
July 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Not shared pictures of my model purchase from last month at Perth. It's an NBR Y10. Completely scratch built and the number 1010
After regauging my J37 loco body chassis. I was able to regauge the tender chassis. This is it pulling a small goods on my clubs layout. Now to look at changing her from BR to LNER 30s condition
June 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
After regauging my J37 loco body chassis. I was able to regauge the tender chassis. This is it pulling a small goods on my clubs layout. Now to look at changing her from BR to LNER 30s condition
So I recently bought an EM gauge J37. It was a lovely model but as I model in OO I had to swap the axels over from EM to OO. Here is the loco running after swapping the axels over last night. She's missing her tender as I still need to swap the tender wheels over.
June 11, 2025 at 6:53 AM
So I recently bought an EM gauge J37. It was a lovely model but as I model in OO I had to swap the axels over from EM to OO. Here is the loco running after swapping the axels over last night. She's missing her tender as I still need to swap the tender wheels over.
I've barely posted anything on here for a while so here's a video of my Jones Goods pulling a rail tour style train at Model Rail Scotland on my clubs layout Glendevon back in February. Thanks to Linny for filming the video.
April 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I've barely posted anything on here for a while so here's a video of my Jones Goods pulling a rail tour style train at Model Rail Scotland on my clubs layout Glendevon back in February. Thanks to Linny for filming the video.
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What if Auld Lang Syne was in comic/manga form?
The combination of a recent trip to Edinburgh, a rewatch of @oldlongsign.bsky.social 's Auld Lang Syne series, a 7 hour train ride and a hangover created this...thing!
The combination of a recent trip to Edinburgh, a rewatch of @oldlongsign.bsky.social 's Auld Lang Syne series, a 7 hour train ride and a hangover created this...thing!
February 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM
What if Auld Lang Syne was in comic/manga form?
The combination of a recent trip to Edinburgh, a rewatch of @oldlongsign.bsky.social 's Auld Lang Syne series, a 7 hour train ride and a hangover created this...thing!
The combination of a recent trip to Edinburgh, a rewatch of @oldlongsign.bsky.social 's Auld Lang Syne series, a 7 hour train ride and a hangover created this...thing!
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Think it has to be "Matt Berry reads prince Harry's 'spare'"
November 28, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Think it has to be "Matt Berry reads prince Harry's 'spare'"
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The time has come...
January 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The time has come...
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Oidhche Bhlas Burns - Happy Burns Night.
In 1930, the Royal Academician Norman Wilkinson painted this poster for the London, Midland & Scottish and London & North Eastern Railways, showing the birthplace of Robert Burns.
#BurnsNight2025
In 1930, the Royal Academician Norman Wilkinson painted this poster for the London, Midland & Scottish and London & North Eastern Railways, showing the birthplace of Robert Burns.
#BurnsNight2025
January 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Oidhche Bhlas Burns - Happy Burns Night.
In 1930, the Royal Academician Norman Wilkinson painted this poster for the London, Midland & Scottish and London & North Eastern Railways, showing the birthplace of Robert Burns.
#BurnsNight2025
In 1930, the Royal Academician Norman Wilkinson painted this poster for the London, Midland & Scottish and London & North Eastern Railways, showing the birthplace of Robert Burns.
#BurnsNight2025
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One of those passings that's quite hard to process. But Britt (and David), in bringing Thomas to television, introduced him to kids like me, at the perfect age to fall in love with Sodor and all of its stories. I think that's a legacy to admire.
Thank you, Britt :)
Thank you, Britt :)
January 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
One of those passings that's quite hard to process. But Britt (and David), in bringing Thomas to television, introduced him to kids like me, at the perfect age to fall in love with Sodor and all of its stories. I think that's a legacy to admire.
Thank you, Britt :)
Thank you, Britt :)
Didn't get a chance to share a picture of the model of the Jones Goods. She's a lovely model and runs really great, I've had her run on my clubs layout but forgot to film it. Well done to @rapidotrains.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Didn't get a chance to share a picture of the model of the Jones Goods. She's a lovely model and runs really great, I've had her run on my clubs layout but forgot to film it. Well done to @rapidotrains.co.uk
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Thank you all for the reaction to Paddington’s Christmas Shopping!
If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s still on YouTube!
youtu.be/-u1oKveuaOg?...
If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s still on YouTube!
youtu.be/-u1oKveuaOg?...
December 31, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Thank you all for the reaction to Paddington’s Christmas Shopping!
If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s still on YouTube!
youtu.be/-u1oKveuaOg?...
If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s still on YouTube!
youtu.be/-u1oKveuaOg?...
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Oh yeah. It's that time of year again when that song is sung.
Why not watch a trains with faces series that shares its name?
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Why not watch a trains with faces series that shares its name?
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Auld Lang Syne (Complete) - YouTube
From life at a big shed during the heyday of steam to petty squabbles on a backwater branch line in the 1950s, join Maude and friends in a series misadventur...
www.youtube.com
December 31, 2024 at 5:09 PM
Oh yeah. It's that time of year again when that song is sung.
Why not watch a trains with faces series that shares its name?
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Why not watch a trains with faces series that shares its name?
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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In an awful coincidence, December 28th marks the anniversary of not one but two Scottish railway tragedies: threadinburgh.scot/2022/12/28/t...
December 28, 2024 at 4:31 PM
In an awful coincidence, December 28th marks the anniversary of not one but two Scottish railway tragedies: threadinburgh.scot/2022/12/28/t...
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"The funny thing is I don't even like chocolate. Or Phil Collins."
December 28, 2024 at 12:09 PM
"The funny thing is I don't even like chocolate. Or Phil Collins."
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#OnThisDay 1879 the Tay Bridge Disaster, as imagined on this melodramatic memoriam card!
Though the Railway Work, Life & Death project usually looks at more everyday railway staff accidents, spectacular incidents like these of course affected staff!
#Scotland
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
Though the Railway Work, Life & Death project usually looks at more everyday railway staff accidents, spectacular incidents like these of course affected staff!
#Scotland
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
December 28, 2024 at 12:07 PM
#OnThisDay 1879 the Tay Bridge Disaster, as imagined on this melodramatic memoriam card!
Though the Railway Work, Life & Death project usually looks at more everyday railway staff accidents, spectacular incidents like these of course affected staff!
#Scotland
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
Though the Railway Work, Life & Death project usually looks at more everyday railway staff accidents, spectacular incidents like these of course affected staff!
#Scotland
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
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'Tis the Season to be Jealous, Fa la la la la, la la la lah
#christmas #myart #ocs #katherinelyncheart
#christmas #myart #ocs #katherinelyncheart
December 22, 2024 at 5:04 PM
'Tis the Season to be Jealous, Fa la la la la, la la la lah
#christmas #myart #ocs #katherinelyncheart
#christmas #myart #ocs #katherinelyncheart
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Paddington's Christmas Shopping will premiere on Christmas Eve at 8pm GMT.
Featuring @terrier55stepney.bsky.social as Paddington Bear
youtube.com/watch?v=-u1oKv…
Featuring @terrier55stepney.bsky.social as Paddington Bear
youtube.com/watch?v=-u1oKv…
December 22, 2024 at 10:11 AM
Paddington's Christmas Shopping will premiere on Christmas Eve at 8pm GMT.
Featuring @terrier55stepney.bsky.social as Paddington Bear
youtube.com/watch?v=-u1oKv…
Featuring @terrier55stepney.bsky.social as Paddington Bear
youtube.com/watch?v=-u1oKv…
This is a gorgeous loco and the box is very pretty as well. I'll share some pictures of the loco later today. Well done to everyone at @rapidotrains.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 12:13 PM
This is a gorgeous loco and the box is very pretty as well. I'll share some pictures of the loco later today. Well done to everyone at @rapidotrains.co.uk