Reposted by wrdukedogZED ☣️ in my pac era 🍒 @zedekyr.bsky.social · 24/03/2026"Oh bother!" Chumley belongs to @wrduckdog.bsky.social 1267
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 18/03/2026An absolutely beautiful series of drawings by my friend @zedekyr.bsky.social of Chumley The Nice Truck Inspired by this story I wrote as a little writing exercise! If there's enough interest, i may share some of the others I wrote docs.google.com/document/d/1...docs.google.comChumleyChumley was an ordinary truck. 4 planked sides which sat upon 4 wheels edged by 4 buffers. If you saw him in a yard, your eyes would not likely pick him out from dozens of near identical other trucks.... 1162
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Just a reminder for anyone who supports Locomotive Services Limited and any of the services/engines operated by them (Blue Peter, SNG, Braunton, and many more) In addition to backing Reform & Laurence Fox's Reclaim parties, he is courting right wing grifters such as Stephen Yaxley-Lennon - 1112
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 06/12/2025It's owner's perogative what they wanna do but there's something really sad about seeing celebrity Austerities with their own interesting histories and unique modifications just get inaccurate BR black so they can look like anonymous J94s on lines that never would've seen them 2317
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Two of them! I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while, struggling a bit with blusky but it'd be nice to start up again 2201
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Reminder that all armchair rail enthusiasts picking apart movie inaccuracies are actually doing god's work 🫡 05410
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 06/10/2025I'm not sure why pregrouping modellers struggle with liveries; no-one struggles with something as clearly established as GWR or BR green 1313
Reposted by wrdukedogPinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Trump threatens to shut down US government unless Democrats agree to ban all trans health care www.thepinknews.com/2025/09/29/tran…thepinknews.comTrump threatens to shut down US government unless all trans health care is bannedThe US government's looming shutdown hinges on anti-trans measures after Donald Trump refused to speak to Democrats unless they were passed. 1931207572
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 20/09/2025"Where do you keep Skarloey and Rheneas?" The Thin Controller: 0275
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Fun fact: the one on the right is actually older than the one on the left 36010
Reposted by wrdukedogAnt Dawson @railwayhobbit.bsky.social · 23/08/2025Manchester Pride over for another year. Another chance to show that steam is for everyone (not just old cis straight white men). The way the crowd cheered and applauded everytime we blew the whistle or make her bark will never, ever get boring.(yes leather daddies do hump coal. lol) 1335
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Today was a pleasant day babysitting Fenchurch, would've been nice to actually do some work after getting the engine into steam though! Only slightly marred cos the railway played host to a racist homophobic twat of a DJ - surely a better figure could've been picked for publicity? 0161
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 26/07/2025For those of you who know me, you know one of my hobbies is 16mm and I have an assorted fleet of little scrunklies! For those who don't, here's a thread talking about each one: 2326
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 25/07/2025So in May, I spent 3 weeks in Wales, engaging with small steam trains by various means! So I started the trip with a layover in Welshpool, where I took the opportunity to pose one chunky continental loco with another! 1283
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 24/07/2025Hello after a massive hiatus! I've struggled a bit with bluesky as getting the same level of engagement as Twitter used to have is tricky and also various things offline But I hope to make a few posts showing what I've been up to! Pic in no way reflective of my mental state 1203
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 27/04/2025In a week's time, it'll be time to return to Tywyn and with it, a return to the good old-fashioned values on which we used to rely 0100
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Finally got to have a go on Beachy Head! My consensus: absolutely lovely engine to fire. Firing through the flap takes some precision but as long as you kept the sides and especially the back up, she was happy - lovely injectors too! 0213
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Happy international transgender day of visibility! To celebrate, let us commemorate LBSC or Lillian "Curly" Lawrence , arguably the most prolific model engineer and an inspiration to thousands 310040
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 28/03/2025me when i see someone say "DEI" with a straight face 0151
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 27/03/2025Let's see the cutest locomotives: some of my suggestions! Why yes i do have a type 3386
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 21/03/2025Not sure why in my 30s i've entered a plushie arc but feel compelled to add to it.... 2160
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 09/03/2025Another day of playing with the Wren! As it was International Women's Day, decided to do some coaching and encourage some of the staff to have a drive - as the world absolutely needs more people driving small steam engines Also bonus Piper content. 0362
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 27/02/2025involuntarily imagining this engine with the voice of Nigel Thornberry 2423
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Played the demo of A Bumpy Ride yesterday, a very cute train game on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/3056840/... Will share my thoughts in this thread (1/?) 371
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Fun little trivia fact for Monday After the ex-LBSCR loco works in Brighton ceased rail work, the premises were used to build a more unusual vehicle - Isettas! Between 1957 and 1962, these had to be transported out of the rail-locked works by rail leading to such unusual sights as the below! 2265
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 22/02/2025Another day of driving the little Wren at Kew On a darker note, have been dealing with an attempt at bullying in a heritage railway. The railways are handling it well but as a PSA: if you want to encourage volunteers and make friends, don't be a dick! Equally, if you are being bullied- speak up! 0155
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 18/02/2025Another day at the museum, spent most of it talking to families so didnt get many pics! Enjoy 2 Dolgochs + bonus long Piper 1213
Reposted by wrdukedogCatman James C. @jamesthec.bsky.social · 12/02/2025I don't have many "collections" of things - I'm living the minimalist life, without really trying - but I am particularly proud of my Lego Monsters and my Boy Racers, as they were paid for by doing commission work for friends 👹 🏎️ 251
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Broke: "Just another MK1" Woke: "Oh, it's one of those" Bespoke: "Oh shit it's THAT" 2453
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 08/02/2025A fun morning shuttling up and down with a pregrouping mixed passenger and goods train for a photo charter VERY early 4am start though! 0271
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 31/01/2025think this is the single best book cover ever David J Leider really understood the assignment 0193
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 11/01/2025okay but why are couillets the least serious locos ever 5526
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 10/01/2025As much as I don't want to plug temu, i was gifted these Class 47 socks and I have to admit: I adore them 0191
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 01/01/2025Happy new year to you all! Have seen out the year playing with steam trains of various sizes and happy to say that a decade after starting out my journey in rail preservation, I'm now qualified to drive at 1 & fire on 2 lines! Hope that you all have a good 2025 and that we achieve our resolutions! 0121
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 28/12/2024Tried a new trick: cooking marshmallows in the firebox! Now tempted to try it on the bigger stuff.... 1131
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 10/12/2024Went to the Royal Armouries Museum for work and honestly, loved it! Wish I could've spent more time there, a huge range of fascinating exhibits (and not often a day of work ends in two guys hitting each other with swords) 081
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 23/11/2024New toy! It's a Roundhouse Carrie, modified by its previous owner who was into Congolese railways apparently I have SAR coaches from the same owner so a reunion should be in the cards as soon as I get to run on another layout..... 1241
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 09/11/2024Spent today playing with a little Wren! A rare engine that makes the TR locos feel big 2270
wrdukedog @wrduckdog.bsky.social · 26/10/2024So what's my deal? I work on the Talyllyn and Bluebell Railway as a passed cleaner and fireman I've had the privilege of playing with many a fun engine; the number of people who've worked on a terrier, Scotsman and the TR fleet is not zero but probably fairly small! 1100
