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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Lynn and I may be spending the morning throwing out old clothes…. Surbiton is so rock & roll it’s terrifying.

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Stuart Jones @owenthesignal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Morning Sheena! 👋 Regulation grade tea here for this survivor 😁 Mug courtesy of @gordon3417.bsky.social

Tea mug provided by the Southern Electric Traction Group and the British Railways Tea Drinking Dept.

Railway Tea Chart with 9 steps from white ‘never seen a tea bag’ to dark brown ‘might as well be coffee’ Tea in this mug is correct regulation grade mid brown made with Yorkshire Tea

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Class 507 Preservation @class507.org.uk · 21/04/2026

We were honoured to have some minions from the SETG @gordon3417.bsky.social on board today. Here’s driver Steve reacting to driving a proper train 😉

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Meanwhile, Basingstoke ROC had a small delivery this morning…. DTO No.77730, ex 5702, has a new home. Photo credit goes to Justin Foulger.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

The past isn’t quite dead yet :)

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The last two have left The Park. But one remains, and it needs your help. www.gofundme.com/f/preserving...

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

She looked better second time around!

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Stuart Jones @owenthesignal.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Red Blinds at Eastleigh. Outwards and Returns of the day, almost exactly 12 years apart. @gordon3417.bsky.social on its way to the #SwanageRailway gala, May 2013 and on its way back, today, May 2025 #RailBlue #SETG #4VEP #EMU #Eastleigh

4VEP electric multiple unit 3417 ‘Gordon Pettit’ in P3 at Eastleigh. The unit is in the original blue with aluminium window frames, half yellow ends, red blinds
Class 73 73213 hauling to Swanage Gala, in GBRF livery

4VEP electric multiple unit 3417 ‘Gordon Pettit’ on the up fast at Eastleigh. The unit is in the original blue with aluminium window frames, half yellow ends, red blinds
Class 50 50008 hauling back from the Swanage Gala, in Hanson & Hall livery

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Various Multiple Units @variousmu.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Talk about dream come true getting to run your models on the real thing. We took #Project3417 Jnr x3 to Strawberry Hill Depot to see the real @gordon3417.bsky.social & all became kids again playing trains on trains! Huge thx to Steve, Lynn & Darren for accommodating us #VariousMultipleUnits #bsmrguk

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

One day to go….. ebay.us/m/XxJSXK

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

After yesterday’s deeply sad shift, it was a relief to just do a nice little spin out to Alton and back. Turn the page; tomorrow is always a new day.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Express man again today: 10 down to Pompey and 8 back up. Found myself on a pass train to Waterloo, looking around and grinning because I’m lucky enough to be a tiny cog in this great British Railway Machine. Not a bad thought to carry into the start of a shift.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

The fascism playbook hasn't changed—only the speed we're flipping through its chapters.

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LeicRailAle.bsky.social @leicrailale.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

50008 with @Gordon_3417 5W50 Strawberry Hill CSD to Swanage potters (!) through Reading West. @driverpotter.bsky.social

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Today is the day….

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

A small browse through Twitter has reminded me how pleased I am to be on #Bluesky.

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Meanwhile Lynn The Trim has seen the results of her labours fitted to the East Anglian Railway Museum’s Class 101 DMU - astonishing work!

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Change of plan - I’m now mooching at Waterloo, cunningly disguised as Myself. (Yes - it’s one of those evenings)

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

If anyone needs me, I’ll be sitting at Alton.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

We don’t do rushin’ about at Wimbledon Park. #EasyDoesIt

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

If anyone needs me, I’m currently sat in the Up Bay at Weybridge.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

We’re trained to do it, although it’s like anything; when you do it for real there’s a lot of adrenaline involved…

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I make no apology when I say I wept a little yesterday. Just having a man like him say that I had done something well, challenging my opinion or giving me the benefit of his experience… Imagine the best teacher you ever met; that respected voice, the person who’s approval you valued and treasured…

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I can. Yon big wooden jobbie is known as a Short Circuit Bar. It’s used to cut out the 3rd Rail traction current in an emergency. 750 DC & civilians don’t mix. When you need the juice off quick, this is how you do it.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

He invited me to call him Gordon. I couldn’t do it - he was always “Mr Pettitt.” I was the third generation of my family to meet him; not a bad boast….

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We’re deeply saddened to announce that Gordon Pettitt passed away on 31st March. He was charming, knowledgeable, supportive; a manager of the old school. Our thoughts are with his family and his friends - we are honoured to have known him. #GordonPettitt #RIP

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Another two little jobs quietly boxed up today - Oppo D Door (right hand) seat bay refurbished and fitted. FMAs 0404 and 0446 closed. #quietlypleased

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Something for Swanage, we think….

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Buy your buckets and spades; Gordon is off to the seaside! We’re delighted to announce that 3417 will be joining the Swanage Railway for their Diesel Gala 9th to 11th May 2025.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Just passed a 400-series Driver’s assessment… Blimey.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Well, a few hours volunteering followed by a spot of proper railway work. A rather pleasant way to spend a day.

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

youtube.com/live/3ILJrgz... 20:00 tomorrow night. We look forward to welcoming you to the depot! #nottopgear

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Full Series Episode 1

YouTube video by Southern Electric Traction Group

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Welcome to Strawberry Hill, home to the Southern Electric Group. This Thursday at 20:00 we invite you to join us online as we launch “Full Series.” #nottopgear

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Tune in to our YouTube Channel at 20:00, Thursday 27th February to find out what all the fuss is about…. #FullSeries

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Old Coal @oldcoalengine.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

A Second World War style poster, for no reason...

A locomotive speeding through a marshalling yard, with a clear signal.

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Coming soon to a mobile device, PC or television near you soon…. #FullSeries

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No.3417, ‘Gordon Pettitt’. @gordon3417.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Minions have been busy today…. 76262 has had two seat pans refitted after overhaul, and elsewhere more draft welts and fittings have been changed. Meanwhile Minion Dan has been fitting new door sills, Minion Louise is refitting pelmets and Lynn The Trim has been looking at her contract work.

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Never underestimate the value of a strong mug of tea before the start of a shift….

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

If so, then I certainly made the water in the font boil…. #SouthernRegionForever

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Driver Potter @driverpotter.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Spreading the Holy Word to the Heathens…..

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Thames Water released raw sewage into a chalk stream for more than 1,000 hours over the past 6 weeks. Execs will get a bonus. The company wants to pay higher dividends, record hike in customer prices. Regulators do nothing. Govt can end the scam by nationalisation, but won't. archive.ph/k7b60