#sideplanting

[ybcpatrick]

i am OBSESSED with this shade of teal on seth tonight

[dwedgecreations]

#etsy shop:Tiara amber glass,12pc,Servingdishes https://etsy.me/3CVYzvG #goldglass #tiaraamberglass #dinnerplate #tiara #amberglass #dinnerset #replacements #midcentury #indianaglass #sideplate #cupandsaucer #artdeco #artware #servingdish #party #artglass #artdeco #art #gold #housewarming #mothersday #beautiful #fashion #love #valentinesday https://etsy.me/3GT7MX2 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cnkv-WmJSiM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[urbanairbmx]

Side plate stick-ons 🤩 Thanks @ilkestonprinting for your fine work ❤️ #ilkestonprinting #sideplates #bmxracing #stickers (at UrbanAir) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUw8zItAqC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[togetherness23]

also— did you know toby’s sideplates were orange in the tony wells book illustrations?

[konnosaurus]

the spiciest old man for spicy old man day - happy 7/7! (pretend that this is not a day late whooopsies!)

i tried the rws blue sideplates for him and i just love how they look on him, the tobester really suits blue!

[weirdowithaquill]

Traintober 2024: Day 10 - Flora

Flora and the Great Waterton Flower Show

Flora the tram engine works on a small logging tramway on the eastern side of the island of Sodor. It begins at Vicarstown before heading inland to Great Waterton, the site of a major waterworks. The line mostly transports the water from the waterworks or logs from the numerous small timber plantations that surround the little town. During harvest season, Flora would even take the produce from the farms. Her little line travelled along a road, so Flora needed cowcatchers and sideplates by law – but the road was unpaved, and so very few people liked to drive along it.

The only engines Flora really met were the few who spent time at Vicarstown. She’d made good friends with Bear the diesel and the Scottish Twins, but she avoided the big engines. They were just too pompous for the little sunshine-yellow tram.

One morning, Bear rumbled into the yard to see Flora looking even sunnier than usual! “What’s got you so excited?” asked Bear. “The Great Waterton Flower Show is on tomorrow,” beamed Flora. “And I’ve just been given a new coat of paint for the celebration!” Bear had never been to a flower show before, and thought they sounded rather silly when flowers grew everywhere already, but he decided to support his friend.

“Are you going to see it?” he asked. Flora practically whistled with glee. “They’re holding it at the station!” she exclaimed. “And I’m even going to be decorated! I’m going pull so many passengers in Moseley.” Moseley – Flora’s sleepy tram coach – stirred at the mention of his name, opening a bleary eye. He was getting cleaned for the celebration, and there was a workman polishing his stair railing.    

“See, he’s so excited!” chirped Flora. Bear wasn’t sure what was different about Moseley to hint at excitement, but was happy for his friend anyway.

Flora was so excited that she could barely sleep – but sleep she did, much to her shedmates’ thankfulness – and soon she was being steamed up for her first trip so the Great Waterton Flower Show.

Gordon met her at the platform with a train of his own. Passengers flooded from his coaches to swarm Moseley, who was quite stunned at the turn of events! “I can’t hold this many!” he spluttered. Flora chuckled and went to fetch a couple spare coaches from the carriage sidings. When she returned, she found Gordon staring at her consideringly.

“So you must be Flora,” he said. “I am surprised we have not met properly before.” “Ah, well I am busy,” Flora replied, not wanting to admit that she avoided him. “Well,” hummed Gordon, “that’s alright. Though I do think it mustn’t be that important – you’re tucked away on your little insignificant branchline, after all.” Flora glared, but just trundled away with her heavy train of passengers. She didn’t want Gordon’s dismissiveness to spoil her day.

The flower show was stunning! The various gardens were spotless, with flowers in all shades of the rainbow. Some were tropical, and had special sun lamps to keep them warm and snug while others were from the furthest winters, and were in special pots that kept the soil cool for them. Flora was in love! She spoke to every gardener who would listen, and her driver managed to get a couple to agree to redo the flower boxes at Vicarstown sheds.

Then, Flora went to pick up the special guest. She wasn’t sure who it was, but considering how nervous the mainland diesel looked when he slowed to a stop it was someone very important. Flora had even been given a special, ultra-luxurious coach for the guest, and there was a red carpet!

Then, the guest stepped out and Flora couldn’t hold in her stunned gasp. It was the Queen! “I’m about to pull Her Majesty!” hissed Flora in astonishment. “But I thought the Queen only went to the Chelsea Flower Show?” “She’s come to judge some of the gardens apparently,” her driver replied, equally as stunned. “Let’s give her a grand ride.”

Flora was extra careful as she made her way down her little tramway, wincing at every little bump she felt in the rails. As much as her little line was beautiful, it was also not meant for such important passengers. Flora hoped the Queen was enjoying the scenery more than the track!

When they arrived, there was a great reception waiting! The mayor and the local councillor and all the guests, contestants and locals were waiting for Her Majesty, and had prepared a special high tea for her. But instead of following the mayor, the Queen turned and made her way up to where Flora was standing.

“Thank you very much for a smooth ride,” the Queen said. “You are perhaps the brightest and most cheerful little tram I have ever met. Do you enjoy flowers too?” “Y-y-yes, Your Majesty,” gulped Flora. The Queen chuckled. “There’s no need to be nervous,” the Queen said kindly. “I just noticed your nameplate – were you inspired by the flowers, by any chance?” “I was,” admitted Flora. “I really like daffodils.” “I do too,” replied the Queen, and for the first time, Flora got a chance to see Her Majesty’s outfit – it was the same shade of yellow as her! The Queen waved to someone, and they walked over. It was a photographer. “Would you take a photo of us?” she asked. Flora blushed bright red! “With me!” she squeaked.

The Queen just nodded. The pair posed for the photographer, and then the Queen turned to Flora one last time.  

“I hope you also enjoy the flower show today.” And with that, the Queen headed off for her special tea. Flora felt faint. The rest of the day seemed to just flash by, and all too soon she was backing into the sheds. Both Gordon and Bear were there.

“How was your little flower show?” asked Gordon, smirking at the little tram. “Fabulous!” grinned Flora. "I heard you had a special visitor," said Bear, looking excited.  "Who?" snorted Gordon. "Aslan of Narnia?!" Flora was about to retort when her driver ran over. “Someone’s here to see you again!” he exclaimed excitedly. He nodded his head, and all three engines looked over. Gordon’s eyes widened to the size of serving platters as he spotted The Queen stepping over the rails towards the shed.

“Your Majesty?!” he spluttered. “What an honour!” “Indeed,” replied the Queen. “It is an honour for me to present Flora with a special award: the RHS President’s Award for Best Flora.” She pulled out a large medal and placed it on Flora’s lampiron. Flora was beside herself with excitement! “I also wanted to personally thank you again for such a smooth ride today – your little line is absolutely stunning, Flora, and I wish you many more successful years.” She turned. “As for you, Gordon – well, maybe next year.”

And with that, the Queen strode away, leaving behind a speechless Gordon, a cackling Bear and one very proud Flora!

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[hazel-of-sodor]

Traintober 2024

Hello Loves! As a suprise this year I'm doing both @tornadoyoungiron 's prompts

and @joezworld 's prompts.

That's right! 62 fics in 31 days

TornadoYoungIron's Prompts

Day 1-Gem

Day 2-Exiles

Day 3-Heather

Day 4-Antique

Day 5-Cenntenial

Day 6-Musical Twins

Day 7-Tired

Day 8-Unsinkable

Day 9-No.127

Day 10-Duty-Bound

Day 11-Sodor Blues

Day 12-Push-Pull

Day 13-Sideplates

Day 14-Paint it Black

Day 15-Compromises in Colour

Day 16-Friends

Day 17-A Question of Class

Day 18-Cut Off

Day 19-Our Colours

Day 20-Scot Free

Day 21-The Giant

Day 22-Surrounded

Day 23-Tap Out

Day 24-Visitor

Day 25-The Final Train

Day 26-Oliver and Company

Day 27-The Titan

Day 28-Thunderchild

Day 29-Choices

Day 30-Shaken

Day 31-Stay

JoezWorld's Prompts

Day 1 A-Replacement

Day 2 A-Plan Delta

Day 3 A-Express Run

Day 4 A-Company and a Show

Day 5 A-Avoid the Sheds

Day 6 A-Rex

Day 7 A-Running Late

Day 8 A-Invicta

Day 9 A-Playing Dumb

Day 10 A-The Grey Ghost

Day 11 A-Stalled

Day-12 A-Cherryoak

Day 13 A-Express Chase

Day 14 A-Mid-Sodor No More

Day 15 A-Aircraft and the Heavens

Day 16 A-The Sudrian Wind

Day 17 A-Contented

Day 18 A-Grief

Day 19 A-Something New

Day 20 A-Sister

Day 21 A-Take it as We go

Day 22 A-Berate

Day 23 A-Pilot

Day 24 A-Spirit of Norramby

Day 25 A-Tall Tales

Day 26 A-The Shadow

Day 27 A-Harwick

Day 28 A-Morro Castle

Day 29 A-100 Years

Day 30 A-The Lady

Day 31 A-Leave

[freakin-nightmare]

cody's sideplates!!!!!

[whatdoeseverybodywant]

and he better get his sideplates before RAW!

[solradguy]

The Outrage being a giant rectangle was a genius idea. It's so easy to move around because it's briefcase shaped. You can stand it up against anything because the end is square. It can be held like a baby. I just grab it by the sideplates or the curve between the blade and the body and throw it over my shoulder like a rocket launcher

[billdecker]

Today I had my first good day in ages. In the charity shop I found a set of 1970s Ridgway pottery cups with saucers and sideplates as well as two box sets of four Mills & Boon books from the 1980/90s for £1 each (I got them primarily for the AMAZING cover art. I’ve never read one before and the one I’ve started is by a Christian housewife and it is both hilarious and disturbing. It’s called Gentle Savage which says it ALL), and then I had a custard doughnut from Greggs. It was just one of those good days where it felt like everything is just slightly turning around.

[lghockey]

Im sorry but... CAN WE GET RID OF THE SIDEPLATES FOR THE BELT!?

I dont like it. I like the belt without them

(MJF had the best belt design but I digress)

[dwedgecreations]

#etsy shop:Tiara amber glass,12pc,Servingdishes #goldglass #tiaraamberglass #dinnerplate #tiara #amberglass #dinnerset #replacements #midcentury #indianaglass #sideplate #cupandsaucer #artdeco #artware #servingdish #party #artglass #artdeco #art #gold #housewarming #mothersday #beautiful #valentinesday #fashion #love #gift https://etsy.me/3ZGW6z3 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cni1XELM8JO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[codchrist]

One of Seth's sideplates with The Fiend

@theworldofotps @axelwolf8109 @jazzy-tzw

[togetherness23]

on paper, im actually really tempted to color toby with blue sideplates. i just personally dislike the bright shades of blue in a lot of the illustrations.

I think I’m partial to the illustration below on the left bc it’s closer to a sea-green/blue hue and it looks more muted. I’m considering making it even less saturated so that it’s more of a mix between it and grey sideplates!Toby.

[railwaysparrow]

The line to the quarry winded its way though a town. At first only the mine's private engine could run it as he was fitted with sideplates. But as time went on the lines No.2 was trailed with them. He hated wearing them and would try to knock them off as he rode.