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Luke Ryan
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Sodor Historian | Film Grad | Passed Cleaner & Guard @TalyllynRailway | Media Creator @TalyllynRailway | He/Him | 27 | Keira ♥️ | All views are my own
Tywyn, Wales
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    Luke Ryan
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    Nov 28, 2022
    There is such a joy to Ffarquhar Branch. Everyone who came to see it smiled so much, no matter their age or background. It is something so special, and I'm so honoured to be involved with it - let alone operate it! Who else spotted the new addition to the platform?
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    Luke Ryan
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    Nov 16, 2022
    What do I find laying on my desk at work this morning? This lovely picture from 1986! The Rev Wilbert Awdry and Britt Allcroft at the Dean Forest Railway with a small display of the Television Series engine props. What a fun find!
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    Luke Ryan
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    Jul 6, 2018
    You can only retweet this today. #DoctorWho
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    Luke Ryan
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    Jul 26, 2024
    Wow! You guys really like those new faces then... Here's how I made them!! #AwdryExtravaganza #AwdryEx4
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    Luke Ryan
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    Mar 8, 2025
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    Talyllyn Railway
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    Mar 7, 2025
    In preparation for photo charters next week No.4 'Edward Thomas' has been turned to face downhill - the first time in 15 years! Once the charters are over, No.4 will be spun back - so now's your chance to get some extraordinary photos! Book now👉 talyllyn.co.uk/events/photo-c…
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    Luke Ryan
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    Feb 27, 2021
    Hands up, who knew that Henry's Tunnel had gauntleted track when it was first built? Gauntleting is when two lines converge, but don't connect. Meaning only one train at a time can run over it - Henry was blocking both running lines, which is why they had to dig a 2nd tunnel!
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    Luke Ryan
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    Feb 24, 2022
    So yesterday was an amazing day. I am now a Passed Assistant Guard! (Basically, I can now Guard trains all on my own!) It's equal parts terrifying and exciting haha, I can't wait to start working towards being a fully fledged Guard!
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    Luke Ryan
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    Jul 28, 2025
    >fandom is cooked Are we in the same reality or did last weekend just not happen to some people? I've never seen people, of all ages, happier to be a fan. So much creativity on display, & everyone just having a grand time. Some people can be negative, but we're far from cooked.
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    Luke Ryan
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    Aug 1, 2022
    "He's still there in the back of our shed. He'll never move again..." 📸@nattles124
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    Luke Ryan
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    Mar 23, 2023
    He's running this line
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    Luke Ryan
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    Sep 10, 2021
    What is this, some kind of album cover?
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    Luke Ryan
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    Jul 21, 2025
    I got to DRIVE DUKE!!!
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    Railway Roundhouse
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    Jul 19, 2025
    The Luke and the Duke… @Expl_Cookie
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    Luke Ryan
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    Jan 19, 2023
    Not a bad place for lunch
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    Luke Ryan
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    Dec 14, 2021
    I swear I only ordered one of these... Hmmm