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This BlueSky page is dedicated to the Model Engineers Society and the online audio and soon to be animated series created by Michael White. Content here will include Miniature Railways, Model Engineering, Animation and much much more.
Happy International Women's Day.
Our friend Jane has been a keystone to helping us on the railway with Ellie and Sandra also playing an important part in keeping the trains running at the Model Engineers.
Let us not forget the helpers in Michael's crew making the Animated Series. ~ Cars.
Casey and Whitehouse have been feeling a little down lately. They recently got some news from Michael during his recent visit and since then had been very quiet all day as they went about their work.
Would anyone know of anything that could help cheer them up? ~ Jane.
Caught Jane dancing to this tune and when questioned she only responded in encouraging me to dance along too. If we keep this up we'll probably end up on Strictly. ~ Cars. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvtd...
A while ago we were asked what rolling stock we have at the railway. I've asked Whitehouse to draft us up a list of what stock we currently have. We use 4 coaches pre day with guard's vans attached as well as a display goods train at 2pm, hauled by Puffa or Hector, whichever engine is free. ~ Cars.
We hope everyone is staying safe during these storms. We've closed the railway until further notice. Had reports the old mine site where our coach stock are kept is now flooded in 10 inches of flood water.
It's going to be one heck of a clean up to do once we're back open. ~ Corps.
So there is rumour going around that Michael has changed the timeline for The Miniature Railway Adventures. Originally he said it ends in 2021, but word has it that it's still going?
The only way that can be possible is if he somehow got inspired to plan a 5th season of the series. ~ Cars.
If you ever see these books in the shops or at your local heritage railway, do give them a read as well as give the author's YouTube channel a like as there's more good content there too. I might write up a review on them, plus they are a good reference for my current WIP project.
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Happy New years!!!!!
From all of us here at the Model Engineers Society, we wish you all a Peaceful and Merry Christmas. Wishing you all the best for 2026. As a thanks for your support of the series, here's a BlueSky exclusive viewing of the new opening titles for Miniature Railway Adventures The Animated Series. ~ Cars
We'll be sharing the new opening titles for the animated series later this evening. This is only going to be shown on Bluesy as I think Michael wants to save the YouTube release till the test episode is completed. Till then, stay tuned for this evening's post. ~ Jane.
Hope you've enjoyed yesterday's video. If you are still wanting to hear more Christmas themes from the Miniature Railway, why not take a listen to Series 1 Episode 9: Snow Drifts, re-written in 2023 by our friend Michael. ~ Corps.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvWh...
We've been very busy lately with our Santa trains so we weren't able to post much on here. However we are pleased to hear that Michael is entrusting us to share for the first time here the fully composite render of the new opening titles for the animated series on Christmas Eve. We can't wait ~ Jane
Small patches of snow this morning at the railway. Funny as we weren't forecasted snow yet. Still if we did get any, at least it will make our Christmas trains worth while. ~ Corps.
The weather's temperature has dropped greatly. I'm sure everyone is freezing today while out on the railway. Rory asked me this morning if I could make my curry ramen for lunch as that seems to help keep everyone warm throughout the cold days. The joy on everyone's face when I served it. ๐ฅฐ ~ Jane.
I'm going to have to get that signal for the raised track restored at some point. A go over with the sand blaster and a complete repaint is what's called for. ~ Corps.
The shunter's shed down at the old mine display is undergoing maintenance, so Puffa and Hector the 08 are spending time in the main engine sheds for a while till repairs are completed.
Just means it'll take a while longer for the coaches to arrive at the platform. ~ Whitehouse
Fast Eddie offered to help sweep Betty's chimney as it had been clogged yesterday evening with soot. We have a modified loo brush which does the job, but Eddie thought attaching it to a drill would make the job go faster. Now Betty's chimney is clogged with a brush and soot! Flipping-eck!~ Casey.
OMG! Michael, these are looking great! I'm sure the finished item will look great. You'll have to have a premiere of the finished piece at the railway once it's all done.
We're really pleased with the progress so far. Keep it up! ~ Jane.
Lady Grange and Betty are on service today.
"Jumping cold it was too, that morning, but little steam engines love the cold weather"
I've a good fire in her ladyship and plenty of steam. So it should be a good day's run. ~ Casey.
Whitehouse and Puffa are currently helping at Drumawhey this week and Hector is in for it's yearly servicing. So we've had to get a temp shunter to arrange the trains this week. ~ Casey.
It was fun seeing Michael at the railway again. Though he said that he was coming up again today to discuss something with us. Nothing to do with Miniature Railway Adventures, but something completely different. Cars and Corps have been asked to dig through the archives for something. ~ Jane.
Tomorrow the railway will be closed, but will reopen again on Saturday. Reasons for this brief closure can be sourced from this audiobook our friend Michael produced explaining the whole story.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Gq...
No worries. Just out of curiosity, how soon would it be before we can actually see a full proper edit? Is there anything that can be shared?
We asked Michael if we could share some new content with you all. ATM his studio is undergoing some maintenance work, but hopes to be resuming filming again soon. Plus he promised us a visit on Saturday with some friends. Looking forward to it. ~ Corps.
Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness.
We've got movement!!!
Though I think more engines and stock are required. But till they arrive I think the ground works for some scenic work is in order.
Expect a new Livestream from the Miniature Railway Adventures YT channel tomorrow covering this.
So I decided to order another Magnorail set for this new layout for I had a bit of a brainwave last night. One item on the layout that I was unsure at the time how to work was the raised track for the 5 inch & 3 1/2 inch trains. But I think I know how...
When you're animating a run cycle and the perfect song comes on your playlist. This video is from a month ago, but I was animating a running sequence when this song came on.
Song BTW is 'Footsteps' from City Hunter.
