A fictitious OO gauge model railway set in the NE of the UK based loosely on freight from the Tyne Dock area - No.1 rule applies The occasional post about real size railways or rock music too #BSMRGUK or #BMRGUK Previously #TMRGUK (No. 26)https://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3mfcmsppn3c2g@headcode.app - I’ve tried to contact you via your website, but didn’t receive a confirmation email (not in my junk) to advise of a typo (should be Grand Central) and to request an enhancement so that rides are somehow marked in ‘My Logs’ within your excellent App20 Feb 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcmsppn3c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3mceoo4i3ik2q@trainlogger.co.uk - your website solution is so much better than my good linked spreadsheets and pivot tables. Now I just need to update my online account with previous sightings and previous trips Fortunately I have some downtime from next week whilst recovering from surgery - hey ho!14 Jan 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3mceoo4i3ik2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lyq3wcq5fc2aWhilst on Bandcamp I stumbled across #RUSHfestScotland and their tribute albums to #NeilPeart that are released each year on the date of his birthday (12 September) Neither did I know about their annual festival - May 2016 in Glasgow #RushTribute13 Sep 2025 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyq3wcq5fc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lto7ih4ylk2eThe latest editions to the layout in memory of our two #Westies. Now they have been painted - I will add them to the platform area #TTFL-UK #BSMRGUK #OOGauge11 Jul 2025 06:24 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lto7ih4ylk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lr3u7krcfc2qA room with a view for the next few nights08 Jun 2025 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr3u7krcfc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lkur26hhps2i50 tracks (4 hours 41 minutes) on this album released today from one of my favourite bands who I was fortunate enough to see play live #Rush21 Mar 2025 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkur26hhps2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3ljnead5rqs2lThe Tyne Dock 9F I ordered arrived safely today This variant was fitted with the Westinghouse pumps to operate these 56T ore wagons from Tyne Dock to Consett - so a perfect fit, albeit the wagons need a lot of weathering to blend in with the locomotive #BSMRGUK #TTFL-UK #KernowModelRailCentre [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Mar 2025 16:04 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljnead5rqs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3ljaslo6oa22gWhen two worlds collide… The #Cavalex #Class60 (60 087) is a fantastic model, and one of the heaviest locomotives on the layout The #GBRf #Class60 (60 087) is a regular from Tyne Dock to Drax and will run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in 2025 - seen today (28.02.25) #BSMRGUK #TTFL-UK28 Feb 2025 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljaslo6oa22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lj6co2rgxc2oWhen three worlds collide… #Class555 (555 002) leaves East Boldon for Sunderland as #Class158 (158 844) approaches towards Newcastle, with an OO gauge #Class158 (158 844) on the #TTFL-UK layout The #Class555s have been working on the Sunderland route for 10 days - my first spot and super quiet27 Feb 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj6co2rgxc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3litu46ains2g#ModelTrainShow2025 This £25 donation (plus gift aid) will be my only contribution to this worthwhile event… Sadly, the rug was pulled from under my feet twice in the last week, and I haven’t ventured anywhere near the layout during this time23 Feb 2025 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3litu46ains2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lhtjpqk4js2hThis accidental scene from earlier this afternoon still tickles my fancy… It looks like there has either been a nearby erupting volcano in the northern Pennines, or an invasion by the Mysterons (one for the Dad’s) #BSMRGUK #TMRGUK #TTFL-UK10 Feb 2025 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhtjpqk4js2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lhjl6nvumc2lMy feed was starting to be filled by too many reposts for my liking, problem solved…06 Feb 2025 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjl6nvumc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lhij54jehc2fGreat to see the combination of the new #Cavalex #Class60 locomotives with one of my favourite layouts… Does anyone know if the layout owner (Matty Midland) is still posting his own videos? #BSMRGUK #TMRGUK https://youtu.be/BHw97EQEeA0?feature=shared06 Feb 2025 06:58 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhij54jehc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lgxpaxxrts2kLook Mam - no hands… Before wiring under the branch line modules, I wanted to test the ABC module from #DCCConcepts - very impressed with the results Once another module is installed on the far side of the layout, the loco(s) can then be left alone to shuttle back and forth #TTFL-UK #BSMRGUK30 Jan 2025 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgxpaxxrts2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lgi5hnubms2dThe new era for the Tyne Tebay Freight Line continues with the installation of the first two DCC ground signals… and I’ve since straightened that wonky communications tower in the background #TTFL-UK #BSMRGUK #TMRGUK #ModelRailway24 Jan 2025 10:04 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgi5hnubms2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lg3vhr3fgs2eA new era for the Tyne Tebay Freight Line with the successful (and relatively easy) installation of the first #DCCConcepts #CobaltDigitalIP points motor Onwards and upwards… #BSMRGUK #TMRGUK #ModelRailway19 Jan 2025 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg3vhr3fgs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lfx2wvkhsc2rNow with added merch - the excellent fridge magnet that arrived this afternoon… [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Jan 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfx2wvkhsc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3leymxgaq2s2zWhilst the weather is somewhat inclement outside, I’ve been planting an arc of birch trees next to what is a disused siding that will eventually contain an old disused torpedo wagon (once weathered etc) #BSMRGUK #TMRGUK #ModelRailway #TTFL-UK05 Jan 2025 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3leymxgaq2s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lejswvtrsc2wMy best mate (the one on the left) will be fifteen in January, and although he is partially sighted and going deaf - he still has a good quality of life #Westie #WestHighlandWhiteTerrier30 Dec 2024 15:11 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lejswvtrsc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lehdq65rn22y@semaphoria.co.uk - no doubt this example has been submitted before, but what a fine example to start my own collection with 26 038 ‘Tom Drift’ for company on a cloudy 28.12.24 #SemaphoreSignal #HeritageRailway #DieselGala #Bo’nessAndKinneilRailway29 Dec 2024 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lehdq65rn22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3ledzot6o2s24The early bird catches the early morning sky #DieselGala #Bo’ness28 Dec 2024 07:56 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3ledzot6o2s24https://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3ldntyesqyk2sNote to self for 2025 - try to buy fewer Christmas presents for yourself Note to self for 2024 - it will be a surprise to see what you have bought yourself this year19 Dec 2024 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldntyesqyk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lddg62nyzk25The first paying passenger train into Ashington for 60 years has arrived… It was a party atmosphere from the toon with the train guard receiving claps and cheers for all his announcements, and also as we passed each station15 Dec 2024 08:41 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lddg62nyzk25https://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lcp4sab3hc242023 was about listening to albums already in my collection including 47.5 hours of Rush… 2024 has been about adding the back catalogues of other bands, and adding new artists… 2025 will be about listening to unplayed albums, so Rush won’t be in the top five once again…07 Dec 2024 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcp4sab3hc24https://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lbtirl6yl22mA bit off topic… The silhouette of the Exmoor ponies next to Cleadon Hills windmill this morning was worth a quick photo26 Nov 2024 07:20 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbtirl6yl22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ttfl-uk.bsky.social/post/3lbp35sic7s2yWhilst doing some housekeeping of my photos, I came across this original piece of art from July 2023 that deserves to be posted on here - two heroines and one hero of the railway family… @joannecrompton.bsky.social @bessbbe.bsky.social #Arlo24 Nov 2024 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:6rmqfycv4pxmisbociid2cch/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbp35sic7s2y