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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

This week on Henry’s Tunnel.... Fascias finished, landscaping begun! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Last week I completed the pair of series 1 Troublesome trucks. These are repaints of Farish 7 Plank wagons and the eyes are spares from a custom set if Annie and Clarabel faces I had made a few years ago. Really happy with how these have turned out. #ThomasModular #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

The plank wagons have begun! I had 2 more 7 plankers arrive this week and I've already dismantled and got them in Primer. Plan is to do these pair as the wagons seen in series 1 with the decal faces. Watch this space! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

What's on your 'to-do' list for 2026? Top of mineis to exhibit the new layout.... and its booked in for 6th June so better hurry up! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

'Loud, buzzy thing!' said Percy to his Driver. 'I wish it would go an buzz somewhere else'

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Well with this being the last Sunday of 2025, time for the annual tradition of the year end review. As we do every year we shall review our ‘to do’ list and see how we did... spoiler we didn’t complete it like in 2024! We managed 3.5 out of 7 items. #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Well it wouldn't be Boxing day without the Christmas haul post would it?! A Tarka Tomica Diecast Harold and 4 Firestone 7 plankers. The Harold is a very good match for N Scale, as for the Firestone wagons... well they'll beresprayed up as some more Troublesome Trucks #NGauge #ThomasModular #Thomas

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

With the wiring finished attention can be switched to scenics. First job here has been adding Fascias but I've also started building up the tunnel itself. With a cheeky access hole thrown in for good measure. #NGauge #ThomasModular #Ttte #Thomas

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Whats this.... a mid-week update?! Had some time to tidy up all the wiring on the Tunnel module earlier this week, this has included adding some cable ties and replacing the main bus wire with some thicker wire. I also remade the inter-module connectors with some thicker wire too #NGauge #Thomas

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

No layout work to report this week as I've been busy.... however had some new arrivals from Rapido Trains UK. Now these were originally destined for Wenlock so I don't really have a use for them now, but they are brilliant models so I'll find a use! 😅

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

More wiring this past week! I've attached the panel to the middle board with a clamp to know how long I'm needing to make the wires, and this has enabled me to wire in a 9-way D plug so it can be easily disconnected and moved to the opposite side of the board if needed. #NGauge #ThomasModular #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Well this week I've been wiring up and installing SEEP point motors to the tunnel boards. 6 wires added to each motor then to a choc-block to make them easy to swap out if one fails. All power feeds and frogs connected, just need to make a control panel. #NGauge #ThomasModular #Thomas #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

First time trying SEEP point motors. Looks like they have the feline seal of approval 🐈‍⬛ But then again she may have been after a flailing wire!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Done a bit of work with Daughter No.1 on her layout. Bushes!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

A bit more progress on the Modular this week. A shuffle around in the garage has seen the Tunnel module be re-erected in full and the Eastern portal has had most of its track ballasted. We'll see how we go in the next few weeks! #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

A biggish update on Project C! I've been working on 7 of the other wagons and these are now just awaiting decals (that I will be ordering when funds allow). This lot is 3 LNER Vans, 2 Salt Vans and 2 7 Plank Opens. It's slowly getting there! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

This week has seen work commence on the other modules. All boards have had the track sprayed with sleeper grime and ballasting has then begun on the tunnel. For now I've only started on the plain track as I don't want to do the points until I've fitter motors to them. #NGauge #Thomas #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Another wagon off the workbench for Project C! This is a simple conversion of a Farish Bogie Bolster as I've done before, but painted white! Now need to work out how to do the load. Well the white poles will be plastruct, unsure on how to do the tent! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Sent my submission in for the #RAIL200 competition. Took the board outside to get some natural light photos and to get this shot with some real trees adding to the background. Comparison to what I was aiming for.

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Peco #RAIL200 competition entry completed! (Aside from drying glue!) #NGauge #Thomas #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

A bit of a tease for tomorrow's update! #RAIL200

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The first Circus wagons are done! Here we have a pair of Cattle Vans, these started offering as Farish GW examples and have been resprayed and lined. I first attempted to paint the red lining but I didn't like the look so decals it was. Many more wagons to do! #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

On our way home we visited railway Number 18 for 2025! A first time visit to @buzzrail and what a lovely line it was! Such an unusual site to see the train winding its way though the housing estates!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Had a belated birthday present yesterday! Trip to Whipsnade Zoo with an additional footplate experience on their 2ft6in railway. Fantastic experience all around, I mean I was given full control of the whistle and even got a go on the regulator!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Forgot to post this last weekend! I've built a fence for the PECO #RAIL200 board! I knew keeping the Maunsell underframes would come in handy! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Finished off the third Red coach this week. Paul kindly sent me a replacement body for the damaged one and ots now had its handles painted, glazing and roof fitted, and it's chassis put underneath. Nice little rake that looks great with a red engine! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Not much to report this week.... but I've added some telegraph poles! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

And just like that we've done railway No.17 of the year! With them offering some rare midweek running we paid a visit to the Great Central Railway(Nottingham). A nice surprise for the run all the way to Loughborough as they only advertised running to Rushcliffe. Loved the mini railway too!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

We've hit railway No.16 of the year today! Went for a family walk around Chasewater and as they are having a celebration week a cheeky ride was on the cards. 'Holly Bank No.3' was on the front for our round trip. More blue Steamies = Happy Ollie!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

And just like that we've done railway No.15 of the year! In addition to my Daughters I was also looking after my Nephew today so it was the perfect excuse for a trip out, the destination... Bala Lake Railway

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Railway No.14 for the year! The Fairbourne Railway is a lovely little line with some brilliant locomotives. Our steed for our trip was Miniature L&B 'Yeo'.

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

This week I've been doing things the Great Western way! Back in December I told Daughter No.1 I would make her a Duck for her layout (I had a Farish 57XX to hand). The main colouring has been done and just transfers and the face to finish off. #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 20/07/2025

Some new tankers this week! Found a pair of Farish 14T tanks I forgot I had so a quick repaint into white to bolster the fleet. These are based off the early series pics attached. #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

At long last I've completed the last Express Coach for Pete, 2 Red and 3 Green ready to go! Now I think that's enough Express coaches for one year! I think something a bit more straightforward next to get me back in the swing of things. Watch this space! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Railway No.12 for 2025! A little jaunt on the Severn Valley to Bewdley and back with 13268 and 1450 on the Autotrain providing haulage. Also had a look in 'Inspiration'. A grand few hours

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

The #rail200 board has some colour! Base layer of scatter has gone down and it really transforms the look of the board. James looks right at home awaiting his bootlace! #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

New additions to the fleet! This week has seen a pair of Red Branch line coaches added to the stock box. These are 3D print files (Tiny Underground Models) on Bachmann chassis #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

It's Balloon day! A few 'on brand' items have been unrwapped! Hmmmm, why on earth would I be getting more Annie and Clarabel models??? Guess we'll find out on Sunday!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

As I had opened the mod-roc last week I thought I better use the rest before it goes off! So I've done the last bit on Daughter No.1's layout, this has also been scattered so thats the base grass now done to all areas

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Father's day out to Apedale! That's railway number 10 for 2025. Great to see progress on their museum building. As I say every time I visit here.... I really want to model this railway!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Some more progress on the PECO #RAIL200 competition. This week has seen the mod-roc added to the hills and a base coat of brown applied. Having small children paid dividends as I 'borrowed' some of their brown poster paint! #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Railway No.9 of the year saw a brief visit to the Amerton Railway. At a grand total of £6 for me and the two girls you can't go wrong! You even get two trips per ticket! Very nice of the guard to show us around the shed between trains too. Must do a gala here someday!

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The PECO #RAIL200 challenge is certainly coming together now! I've finished the land forming for the second embankment and had some scenics delivered that has allowed me to get this section ballasted. Next step is to mod-roc the hills! #Thomas #NGauge #ThomasModular #Ttte

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Today was the annual Day Out with Thomas! This year we visited the Mid Hants Railway and its very clear they know what they are doing! Lots going on, frequent departures, only slight disappointment for me was the Thomas trip didn't go into Arlesford itself. Otherwise a top day

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Railway No.7 for the year and its a new line for me! Today we visited the @GwiliRailway for a round trip behind GWR 5521 in its lovely London Transport Maroon livery.

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

The PECO #RAIL200 continues! The track has been weathered, fascias added and one side of landscaping done. Getting an idea on how it'll look now. #TMRGUK #Thomas #NGauge

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

80 years ago today.... A book was published and the rest was history! #RWS80th #Thomas #TMRGUK #RailwaySeries

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Oliver Reading @ollie3440.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

2 more of Pete's Express coaches left the workbench this week with the Green Composites being completed. This now means 4 out of the 5 he asked me to do are now done and the final Green brake is currently in pieces ready for body modifications! Lots to do! #Thomas #NGauge #Ttte #ThomasModular

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