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@valkyrievp

Valk. She/her. Freight Train Driver. Loves coffee, streams on Twitch. http://twitch.tv/valkyrievp Views are my own. Photos taken from a position of safety.

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Image shows signal SB961 at danger.

Image shows signal SB961 at danger.

Ah, SB961, my old friend.

26.01.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows a photograph taken of the front of Bristol Temple Memes.

Image shows a photograph taken of the front of Bristol Temple Memes.

Back on nights! Technically....

24.01.2026 21:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows two class 66 locomotives, 66616 and 66413.

Photo shows two class 66 locomotives, 66616 and 66413.

Another cold and frosty morning on the depot

10.01.2026 08:28 πŸ‘ 64 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows 2 Class 66 locomotives, 66564, and 66525.

Image shows 2 Class 66 locomotives, 66564, and 66525.

Merry boxing day from the depot

26.12.2025 08:26 πŸ‘ 210 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows 2 Class 66 locomotives, 66564, and 66525.

Image shows 2 Class 66 locomotives, 66564, and 66525.

Merry Christmas from the depot

25.12.2025 08:13 πŸ‘ 356 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

Picard management tip: Take some alone time. The crew will be fine without you.

24.12.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 185 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3
Image shows 3 Class 66 locomotives, 66525, 66564, and 66613.

Image shows 3 Class 66 locomotives, 66525, 66564, and 66613.

Merry Christmas eve from the depot

24.12.2025 10:33 πŸ‘ 444 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows street art with the slogan "Be Gay Do Crime Be Trans Throw Hands"

Image shows street art with the slogan "Be Gay Do Crime Be Trans Throw Hands"

Ahh, Bristol. Never change!

#TransRightsAreHumanRights

09.12.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows class 66 locomotive 66617 at the head of a train of loaded hoppers.

Photo shows class 66 locomotive 66617 at the head of a train of loaded hoppers.

617 awaits the road off into the darkness at Reading.

22.11.2025 07:06 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows a book "25 Years of thr Class 66". It is inside the cab of a class 66 locomotive. Also visible is a flask of coffee.

Photo shows a book "25 Years of thr Class 66". It is inside the cab of a class 66 locomotive. Also visible is a flask of coffee.

Now that we're nice and comfy on the worksite it is time to read up on some history!

16.11.2025 00:50 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
a crowd of counter protesters outside the mercure hotel in bristol, a Palestine flag waving nearby

a crowd of counter protesters outside the mercure hotel in bristol, a Palestine flag waving nearby

crowds of pro immigrant counter protesters holding signs and waving flags

crowds of pro immigrant counter protesters holding signs and waving flags

counter protesters holding signs with slogans 'women against the far right' and 'stop the far right'

counter protesters holding signs with slogans 'women against the far right' and 'stop the far right'

'we are many, you are few, we are bristol, who are you?'

anti-immigrant fash were vastly outnumbered by counter protesters today in bristol, their hateful rhetoric drowned out by the sounds of our cheers and music.

bristol is antifascist.

15.11.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 25 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1

It's Saturday morning, but you still get the angry emote. 😠

15.11.2025 00:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows class 57 locomotive 57602 Restormel Castle. It is at platform 15 at Reading with 1C50, the sleeper service to Penzance.

Photo shows class 57 locomotive 57602 Restormel Castle. It is at platform 15 at Reading with 1C50, the sleeper service to Penzance.

A little bit of Friday Night Riviera spotting. πŸ‘Œ

First person to tell me it's Saturday morning gets an angry emote!

15.11.2025 00:40 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A book end painted to look like the game changer podium holding up several books. Next to it is a Lego game boy and cartridge.

A book end painted to look like the game changer podium holding up several books. Next to it is a Lego game boy and cartridge.

Can finely show off the custom @gamechangershow.bsky.social book end I made for @nenna.bsky.social’s birthday on the 11th. Happy Birthday Hunny! #Dropout #GameChanger #Art #IkeaHΓ–SSLA #Custom

08.11.2025 21:23 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows class 66 locomotive 66601. It is in a special green and yellow striped livery celebrating 60 years of Freightliner operating intermodal trains in the UK.

The image shows class 66 locomotive 66601. It is in a special green and yellow striped livery celebrating 60 years of Freightliner operating intermodal trains in the UK.

My ride this evening. 60 years is a long old time, to be fair!

#Freightliner

02.11.2025 19:22 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows class 66 locomotive 66619, under a grey sky.

Image shows class 66 locomotive 66619, under a grey sky.

619 has been on the morning quarry runs this week. A very nice loco, does as it's told and gets moving!

25.10.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My ass when I’ve seen it, I’ve said it, but nobody’s sorting it?

03.10.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
A acrylic painting of a style Highland cow plush pairing up over the rim of a mug of coffee. The painting is sat on a small wooden easel next to a Lego succulents garden, and a wooden duck.

A acrylic painting of a style Highland cow plush pairing up over the rim of a mug of coffee. The painting is sat on a small wooden easel next to a Lego succulents garden, and a wooden duck.

A little Cow-ffee for @valkyrievp.bsky.social after a long night on the trains #painting #acrylic #coffee #cow

16.09.2025 15:34 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Really like the neon bird friend!

28.08.2025 00:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A painting of a very round and cartoony frog on a purple background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

A painting of a very round and cartoony frog on a purple background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

A cartoon pigeon with iridescent neck fluff on a light blue background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

A cartoon pigeon with iridescent neck fluff on a light blue background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

Dr. Frankenfurter with red glitter lips in their scrubs outfit on a dark red background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

Dr. Frankenfurter with red glitter lips in their scrubs outfit on a dark red background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

A pink neon effect line out of a simple bird shape on a black background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

A pink neon effect line out of a simple bird shape on a black background set a top a small easel next to some Lego flowers and a wooden duck

Now that the frog has gone to there new owner, I can share these original acrylic on canvas pieces that I painted last week.

I had a lot of fun painting these, and am looking forward to painting more animals when I have the time. #Painting #OriginalArt #Acrylic

27.08.2025 22:37 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Attention UK Based people, I need YOU to help me challenge NHS Blood & Transplants policies towards Trans & Non-Binary people.

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

1/7

22.08.2025 18:16 πŸ‘ 35 πŸ” 24 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 3
Photo shows the down end portal of the Charlton tunnel.

Photo shows the down end portal of the Charlton tunnel.

Charlton tunnel, on the Avonmouth line

12.08.2025 04:40 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Image shows class 57 locomotive 57604.

Image shows class 57 locomotive 57604.

Image shows the nameplate of class 57 locomotive 57604. It reads "Pendennis Castle". Also shown is the old GWR crest.

Image shows the nameplate of class 57 locomotive 57604. It reads "Pendennis Castle". Also shown is the old GWR crest.

Image shows the locomotive data panel of 57604. It shows the weight (117 tonnes), brake force (60 tonnes) Electric Train Heating index (100), Route Availability (6) and max speed (95mph).

Image shows the locomotive data panel of 57604. It shows the weight (117 tonnes), brake force (60 tonnes) Electric Train Heating index (100), Route Availability (6) and max speed (95mph).

More shots of Pendennis at the Greatest Gathering

04.08.2025 17:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

the best time to stop engaging with harry potter was 7? years ago as jkr's hate crusade was just getting started, but the next best time is right god damn fucking now, what the HELL

how can anyone see her openly cheering on an explicitly transphobic uk scotus decision and say lol but i just like it

03.08.2025 09:21 πŸ‘ 95 πŸ” 17 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
Image shows the front of class 57 locomotive 57604, named Pendennis Castle. The loco is painted in a livery representing the old Great Western Railway. In front of the loco is a small Highland cow plush.

Image shows the front of class 57 locomotive 57604, named Pendennis Castle. The loco is painted in a livery representing the old Great Western Railway. In front of the loco is a small Highland cow plush.

57604, Pendennis Castle, looking fine at the Greatest Gathering. Featuring a small Highland moo

02.08.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of man crouching on grass wearing a t-shirt that says, β€œI am who I say I am.”

Photo of man crouching on grass wearing a t-shirt that says, β€œI am who I say I am.”

It’s Trans Pride in Manchester today. It’s a beautifully sunny day to remind the world that it’s always the right time to love, affirm, celebrate, and nurture trans lives without apology.

βœŠπŸΎπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈ

02.08.2025 10:25 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows a protest sign. It reads "Happy 56th Trans Women of Colour throwing bricks at cops anniversary".

Photo shows a protest sign. It reads "Happy 56th Trans Women of Colour throwing bricks at cops anniversary".

Photo shows a protest sign. It reads "Dykes for Trans Rights".

Photo shows a protest sign. It reads "Dykes for Trans Rights".

Photo shows a protest sign. It reads "Every time you complain we add another gender". It also has a middle finger with the words "Define this" on it.

Photo shows a protest sign. It reads "Every time you complain we add another gender". It also has a middle finger with the words "Define this" on it.

Some of my favourite signs from London Trans Pride

#TransRights

27.07.2025 14:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows a GWR-branded cup of coffee in front of a train window. The view out of the window is the Oxfordshire countryside, near Uffington.

Photo shows a GWR-branded cup of coffee in front of a train window. The view out of the window is the Oxfordshire countryside, near Uffington.

Though my freight trains would definitely be better with a catering trolley, it must be said.

Could get used to having someone make coffee for me on the move!

25.07.2025 18:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo shows some of platform 4 at Swindon station. In the background is the tower building with the British Rail Double Arrow logo on it.

Photo shows some of platform 4 at Swindon station. In the background is the tower building with the British Rail Double Arrow logo on it.

Hello, Swindon.
Riding pass will never not feel strange to me.

25.07.2025 18:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0