Well done to all the staff, volunteers, and organisers for this spectacular event Talyllyn Railway #AwdryEx5

What was one of those 'wouldn't it be nices' suddenly came into being across a couple of days in June. The day was not 'misty', nor were the rails 'slippery', but it was fantastic display of comradery, determination and fun. One for the CV! Come and support this at 6pm BST!

I've made a few videos this year, but this is the one I'm proudest of. Where else would I get to direct a real steam engine?! So many talented people involved in making this, but the star is really the Rev. W. Awdry who manages to bring "Sir Handel" to life anew 📸 Neil Leighton (10LEIGH10)

Pack it in, folks. We've reached peak RWS adaptations. The Talyllyn just woke up one day and decided to straight up make a literal live-action Thomas movie.

Go watch Talyllyn Railway 's new video - let's say I had a Sir Hand-el in making it, along with several other very talented people! youtube.com/watch?v=3Z0hAb…

The best thing about the Talyllyn's adaptation of "Sir Handel" are the funny bits from the human characters. More than humor, these moments, which are portrayed by real people, add a level of relatability and humanity to the story- something you don't see in most Thomas media.

One week ago already since the Rev.W.Awdry’s daughter, Veronica Chambers, read a very warm and moving speech at the Talyllyn Railway to open the #AwdryExtravaganza “Some people don’t see the importance of little railways. But I think we all know better!” 🥲

Take a few minutes to enjoy this wonderful recreation. A reading by the late Reverend Awdry of one of his many tales from the Isle of Sodor, bought to life in live action footage with a little animated assistance. It is an evocative tale from the past brought right up to date.

For everyone that was saying “it’s just to stop kids watching porn” very first day of the restrictions it’s been used to censor “violence” which in this case means police arresting people at protests, well done

Oh yeah, another Fun Fact™️ about this: David Ventry who plays a wonderful rendition of the Thin Controller is actually the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Talyllyn Railway Company! It's the little details that count 😉

I've already quoted this before but It's only just sinking in that I was able to do this - forever grateful for being offered a go on a locomotive I've always wanted to crew, let alone it being DUKE!

"Oh no! The Talyllyn Railway is covered in snow! Whatever will we do?" The ever reliable Alf:

Sir Handel VS Carr!! Full race coming to YouTube soon!