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Brandon | Thomas and the Railtours guy | Railway Modeler and Enthusiast | Big water balloon filled with high-fructose corn syrup | I might forget your name :P

In the basement

https://t.co/mt8IGgFLV4

Joined April 2015

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@SilverBand7

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2 years

Hey there! Allow me to introduce myself. My name’s Silver Band I’m an older Thomas & Friends fan with a passion for railway modelling. Here you’ll find pictures and videos from my current fan project “Thomas and the Railtours”, as well as from my HO/OO scale layout.

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2 years

I had to.

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1 year

Richard and the Railtours

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2 years

I’ve waited over 20 years to be able to do this…

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9 months

Wasn’t expecting that.

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1 year

I have delivered. Thank you @Trainworld !

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1 year

Now that Bachmann Ryan is finally coming out Somebody. Please. I beg.

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5 months

Some extra Dudley goodness to bless your feed.

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5 months

Hey look, I found a face! Dudley the Vagrant Engine is now complete. Many thanks to @/Jje09 for creating it and @/ThomasTankMerch for printing it and sending it out to me. And for @/theburiedtruck for creating the guy in the first place!

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Smiling Engines

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1 year

Say what you will about Sam’s Trains, but to me, having the privilege to being able to run one of Awdry’s original models on your layout is like the fandom equivalent to being knighted.

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Today's model is very special, as it was actually made and owned by the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine!

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3 years

Recently managed to get myself a rake of the new museum coaches, courtesy of @bachmanntrains and @SodorRyModeler . All I need now is a tail lamp for the brake coach and I’m golden.

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Hey look, I found a face! Dudley the Vagrant Engine is now complete. Many thanks to @/Jje09 for creating it and @/ThomasTankMerch for printing it and sending it out to me. And for @/theburiedtruck for creating the guy in the first place!

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9 months

Now all I need is a face.

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5 months

We are so back.

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2 years

This one I’m not entirely happy with because the paint got a bit messed up, especially on that third section near the cab. Regardless, Neville is another one of those easy to customize characters.

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1 year

After all these years…

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4 years

I made the pilgrimage. Also spoke with some ladies at the registration office. They said the owners picked the names. (1/3)

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7 months

Invisibility ON! Many thanks to @/Thomasmodeller1 for the face.

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2 years

Ursidae 🐻 First time using Fox Transfers for a project. Not too shabby. Thank you to @/Thomas_Critical for supplying me with a face.

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1 year

The purple boi is here.

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2 years

Might as well post this one too. Derek and Bear are probably the most easiest characters to make customs for. Thank you @/woodenfam1 for supplying me with a face.

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2 years

Hey peeps Selling some engines. DM if interested.

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8 months

The Bo has been Co’ed.

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8 months

Now all I need is a face (which will be arriving very soon!)

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2 years

Perhaps I should turn this Class 42 into Diesel 10 after all…🤔🤔🤔 #HD10SC

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2 years

I turned it into Diesel 10. Thanks to @/DynamisSpread for the claw files and B_Creativ on Discord for the face.

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2 years

Perhaps I should turn this Class 42 into Diesel 10 after all…🤔🤔🤔 #HD10SC

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8 months

Family portrait

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10 months

The film was amazing! Definitely worth all the wait and hype. And being able to personally thank Britt Allcroft for all she’s done is something I’d thought I’d never do. A round of applause to Carty and the whole Unlikely Fandom crew!

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10 months

It is time

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7 months

Diesel 10 got a new face. Many thanks to @Thomasmodeller1 for hooking me up!

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8 months

Now all I need is a face (which will be arriving very soon!)

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2 years

Follow the Rainbow Sun ✨

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1 year

And finally, let’s complete Ryan to Not Ryan. And before I forget, thank you @Trainworld for always supplying us Thomas fans with the good stuff!

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9 months

@cartycinema Why does Ghost gotta be so mean? 🥺

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10 months

There you are @Carty Now @unlikelyfandom will forever be a part of the layout. Stay Unlikely! #AnUnlikelyFandom

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10 months

The film was amazing! Definitely worth all the wait and hype. And being able to personally thank Britt Allcroft for all she’s done is something I’d thought I’d never do. A round of applause to Carty and the whole Unlikely Fandom crew!

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2 years

UPDATE on the layout extension. The main landscaping is finished. I still got a lot more to do detail wise, but it’s coming along a lot quicker than I thought it would.

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2 years

UPDATE on Layout Extension I’m writing to you today to proudly say that the layout extension is more or less complete. The biggest additions to the layout are installed and operational. Minor details might be added here or there to fill out any empty excess space. #TMRGUK

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8 months

Train shows are fun.

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1 year

Oh look, it’s balloon day.

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11 days

Now imagine the bank Rapido would make if they had the right to produce Thomas models.

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Rapido have announced a newly tooled range of models themed around the children's TV Classic Ivor the Engine! Find out more about this exciting new range: Ivor the Engine Train Pack: £169.50 (DCC Sound: £259.20) Rolling Stock Pack: £97.70

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2 years

Train shows are fun.

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3 months

Balloons

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9 months

The Great Gathering

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2 years

Made it home safely. Once again, train shows are fun.

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6 months

Indeed it was. And we even saw Doug from @bachmanntrains . As I always say, train shows are fun!

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The weekend was freaking amazing

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3 years

I took a Bachmann conductor figure and crudely turned it into Mr. Conductor.

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2 years

I did not have to be this extra but I did.

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7 months

Hey all, I’m selling some models to clear out some space. DM me for details and pricing. (1/2)

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21 days

In awe of the size of this lad. Absolute unit. #UP4014

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3 years

This is the only way I can come face to face with British railway history, at least until I’m finally able to go there.

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1 year

You know what? I’m just gonna say it. Beau looks better without buffers. In fact, they should have never given him buffers in the first place.

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1 year

I know no one cares what i think... But i'm not really a fan. It looks decent for being modified from an exciting tooling but i think that's my biggest problem. it looks like a normal model with Thomas stuff slapped on (not even fully) and then called it a day.

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9 months

There was a train show in town this weekend and one of the vendors had some Owen Bell prints.

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2 years

Saturday can’t come soon enough… #GreenbergThomas

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3 years

With the new Nendoroid Thomas from @GoodSmile_US , now you can create the perfect anime crossover of your dreams. The only limit is your imagination!

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2 years

Forgot I put this on the layout. 🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀

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9 months

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to those who have reached out. You all mean the world to me. Just to let you know, I’m fine. I’ve been well aware of Ghost and True Capitalist Radio for years, so I knew what to expect. I don’t let things like that get me down.

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9 months

@cartycinema Why does Ghost gotta be so mean? 🥺

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4 months

These photos aren’t the best, but I’ve been installing lights on the layout. The lighting system from Woodland Scenics made this process so much easier than I anticipated. #MadeWithWoodland

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2 years

Peep! Peep! The Queen is here! #GreenbergThomas

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2 years

Now it’s time to get funky. #ProjectTigerMoth

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5 months

Speaking of PBS Retro, Ketchup TV (also available on the Roku Channel) also airs the UK dub of Thomas. This is from my grandma’s place around the summer of 2022.

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3 years

The Fat Controller has something very important to say.

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1 year

#Disney100

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4 months

yo where tf this blue thing come from?

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3 years

@SodorRyModeler @rwsnwr12 Stepney, eh? Ask, and you shall receive.

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2 months

Looking forward to adding these to the layout! @bachmanntrains @Trainworld #bachmann #trainworld

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3 years

It’s Friday night, and I see others doing this, so… 1 like, 1 fact about Thomas and the Railtours.

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2 years

Which one should I get?

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5 months

I was so glad to see so many great people again at The Great British Train Show. Looking forward to doing this again in two years!

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3 years

Let’s get this party started.

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2 years

We eatin’ good today. #GreenbergThomas

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While I’m in town, I got to stop by TrainLand today. I even got to meet Ken Jr. in person and he was nice enough to get me some gear. It’s a wonderful store with a HUGE selection! Thank you for having me over! @Trainworld #TrainWorld #TrainLand #ThomasTuesday

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I’ve made a decision: Since bro is getting a Bachmann release but he doesn’t have a name, I’ll give him a name. From now on, he shall be known as… Del Boy Don’t ask me why. He just is.

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2 years

The gang’s all here!

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10 months

It is time

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10 months

They knew EXACTLY what they were doing.

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10 months

It's amazing what turns up on the stand at a show! 😆 Lots of 5741 fans it seems 😃 Check out our new Pannier, including the inspiration behind 'Montague'. See our 57xx class here:

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4 years

(2/3)

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4 years

(3/3) Side note: This is an apartment complex where people live. I wouldn’t recommend a bunch of people just loitering around to look at street signs. Makes you look kind of sus.

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2 years

SHE’S HEEEEEEEEEERE!

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5 years

Leg butt wagons. Been a while since I customized some rolling stock. Not entirely sure how to preface this, but I’m sure these will turn some heads.

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2 years

Happiest of Birthdays (or Build-Days in this case) to the famous Flying Scotsman! While I’ve yet to see the real thing, my model from @Hornby will have to do. #FlyingScotsman100 #TMRGUK #FlyingScotsman

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4 months

One final thing I got from @LittleCanada_ finally arrived this week. They have a specialized 360 degree scanner that takes your picture and creates a miniature version of yourself. Now I can live amongst my model railway!

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While I was in Canada, I was told about a model exhibition called Little Canada. It’s an amazing display of miniatures, and I wish the team at @LittleCanada_ with their future projects! I look forward to going back to see their progress.

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5 months

Soon my creation, soon you shall be complete.

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Hello everyone, Pleased to announce that my Dudley faces are now available for purchase either from @ThomasTankMerch or on shapeways. The faces are designed to fit on the Heljan O2 model and use 8mm eyeballs. Big Thanks for @/theburiedtruck for allowing me to do this!

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6 years

New customized thing! The Fat Controller made from a D.I.Y. @OriginalFunko POP! figure. @SIRTOPHAMNWR

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2 years

Hark! The balloons have returned once again.

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2 years

Well, I guess that’s it, huh? As I wait for my delayed flight back home, I want to thank everyone from @ThomasAndFans for having me over and for making this weekend one I’ll always remember. From the new friends I’ve made to the old ones I saw again, you guys mean the world to me

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9 months

Seriously though, anyone know where I can get a face for this guy?

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9 months

Now all I need is a face.

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Train shows are fun.

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While I was in Canada, I was told about a model exhibition called Little Canada. It’s an amazing display of miniatures, and I wish the team at @LittleCanada_ with their future projects! I look forward to going back to see their progress.

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-The AEG version of Knapford. -My version of Knapford. D-did I predict the future?

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7 months

Forgot I also got Theo.

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19 days

Watching The Lion King repeatedly on VHS was one of my earliest Disney memories, and James Earl Jones’ distinctive voice as Mufasa made each viewing so memorable. RIP

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“We are all connected in the great circle of life” - RIP James Earl Jones

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2 years

Let’s give her a run, shall we?

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2 years

Train shows are fun.

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2 years

Pretty please? #GreenbergThomas

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2 years

I was digging around in the basement and found these photos. Three are from when my dad and I were at the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in 1999, and one from DOWT in Strasburg in 2000

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@PRRFanDoesTrain

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1 year

IMO, it's the fact that thomas fans always have to shove thomas into any other train related thing they see. It's like I show them a picture of a C&O Allegheny, and they just go, "OH WOWIE!!! IT'S SAM!!!". It feels like they can't actually appreciate real rail history because-

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@bachmanntrains It’s real, you guys

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2 years

You may have noticed that I’ve always had a portrait of The Queen over my layout. I’ve always planned to have a mourning ribbon added to the frame should she pass away. I knew that the time would come, but it still feels surreal. Sending love to all my friends in the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸

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2 years

Thank you @PhotograFixUK

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2 years

It’s such a relief to finally see this on the layout. Major props to my friend @BgmReviews on this! He supplied me with a sound decoder and speaker, and helped me with installing it. Make sure to give him some love!

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2 years

SHE’S HEEEEEEEEEERE!

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4 years

The lighting in this photo is blinding, but I had to get a shot of @turtlesanthomas and his incredible chamber of magnificent treasures.

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5 months

Made it back to burger land safe and sound. Also, train shows are fun.

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2 years

This weekend has been absolutely amazing! Thank you to The Platelayers Society for putting on a great show. And thank you @TheMilanTooner and @FoduckVigilant for getting together with me this weekend. Prepare for a small photo dump.

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