#br class 08

[jordyporgie]

I turned Jax into a BR Class 08

what have i done

[locomotive-paws]

Christmas Train

So having a "Daisy's Christmas" this year... all my plans just going wrong... Plan to have Steaming Mary pull my new Christmas trucks, but she has a bad squeak, Dad's steam engine gave up last year... So Diesel got the job, because I still haven't gotten a G scale Emily yet... Diesel was bought as a joke/prank... He's doing his best but it just doesn't... feel like a traditional Christmas Train.

The new trucks look good.

The deer bob their heads as it rolls along.

Well I'm going to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Take time to care for your friends, family and most importantly Yourself. And please spread kindness and forgiveness.

[agustinserrano62]

A Class 08 with a Truck face (2002)

[duskstargazer]

Heavily inspired by Pistons&Gears Inc's Traintober post

[1957]

One lone shunting diesel purred slowly into a yard. Trucks lined the sidings, murmuring and chuckling as he approached.

“Good moorrrning…” oozed an oily voice. “Pleased to meet you, Duck.”

The diesel’s eye twitched.

“Is that James? And Henry? And Gordon, too?” Sneered a second, much higher voice. “I am delighted to meet such famous engines.”

Diesel’s jaw hardened, both at the blatant mockery, and the mentions of a certain painfully brightly colored region.

“Hey, that was pretty good! Though I kinda figure Diesel would have a lower tone than that.”

“I don’t have the range for that. I can’t get my voice as low as you can.”

“What are you idiots doing?” Diesel finally lost what little patience he ever had, and rolled up alongside the two shunters - identical to him in every way except face and number.

“We’re practicing our ‘Devious Diesel’ impressions!” The two chorused in their horrible attempts of deep, scheming voices.

It was all Diesel could do not to snap. Was that what they thought of him? How was he the villain in all this?? Utterly ridiculous. It was all that damn pannier tank and his tricks. If not for him, Diesel would still be on Sodor, milling with the famous engines.

“I can’t say I’m familiar.” Diesel lied, trying to sound unimpressed.

“You aren’t familiar with the great works of Wilbert Awdry?” One shunter asked, sounding genuinely surprised.

Diesel tensed again. “I think I’ve heard of a children’s author by that name.” He put emphasis on ‘children’s author’ in an attempt to display his lack of interest in the subject matter.

“Oh. Well, he just introduced an engine based on one of us! He’s this really neat villain character who has this huge rivalry with-”

Diesel growled, and rolled away, having had more than enough of the “conversation”.

[afflicted-astra]

LOCOMOTIVE OF THE DAY!!!

im bringing this series back (somewhat)

the locomotive of the day is the BR Class 08

alot of people love this boxy boy, as he is also the basis of a very devious diesel cementing it into most of history.

thats all, see you tomorrow :)

[locomotive-paws]

Ttte AU Chapter 5

Ttte AU: Darkone - Chapter 5 - Wolfnpaw - Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends [Archive of Our Own]

Really influenced by Manga for this one, I blame Hiro 🖤

[locomotive-paws]

Monster Engines

Finally developing my own style for monster engines. First up Steamies:

Steamies I based on cat/dragon.

Diet: Coal and carrion/ carnivores, may some vegetables.

Fur: Upper legs have long fur, lower legs soft velvet fur. Face fur will vary by regional origin. Tender engines have tufted tails.

Other: Steamies can breathe fire to protect them. They have very cat like behaviors, including liking to be clean and a strong dislike of rain.

Diesels:

Diesels I based on dog/feathered dinosaurs/dragon.

Diet: Diesel oil and seafood. Will eat any high oil fruits and vegetables also. Nuts/seeds are always a treat.

Feathers: body and legs covered in fluffy protofeathers, tails and legs will have primary feathers. Oil glands coat feathers to make them water resistant.

Shunting: Legs are strong and have boney plates to protect them from unruly trucks. Tails are shorter with less feathers.

Mixed Traffic/Express: Thinner legs with more feathers. Tails are fully feathered and the length of the body. Tails are used for protection from the weather.

Express: Males have retractable dewclaws on back legs for protection.

These are just my development sketches. Big thanks to these inspiring artists:

@thefluffyrailway-official

@steam-beasts

@superarti

[locomotive-paws]

Happy Holidays

Wishing everyone here a wonderful holiday season! I appreciate you all and look forward to all your creativity in the coming year.