2023 Here We Come!

So this year without a doubt has been a mixed bag for sure! sadly after 2021 i have felt incredibly burnt out, but we did do some amazing projects, Each single one of them i am supah proud of. I honestly couldn't have done most of it with out Amalia who has been a constant source of help and support, Of course we can't forget Angela, Firefly and Eesoov, each one giving me many reasons to smile and have been constant muses for project, Eesoov has of course gone above and beyond becoming a ZZR manager, Head of Goods, Head TimeLady, and donating land to make Cyfnos works possible!

Some Project Snaps Though Out 2022

(Above) Me and Amalia did go a little sign crazy at the start of the year.

(Above) Head Timelady Eesoov learning to drive a locomotive.

(Above) Completed Tyers Token Machine model.

(Above) The new ZZR Bridge across the road.

(Above) The Pony Caravan Visits Seogyeoshire - Poster by u69 Magic.

(Above) The Zany Zen and Firefly driving the event train.

(Above) Ponies and trainers showing up being welcomed by Seogyeoshire's Fire Brigade's Valérie and Libby Static. Photo by Amalia Illios

(Above) Ponies and Trainers showing up at the base of Seogyeo Station. Photo by Amalia Illios

(Above) Custom cart made for the Pony Caravan made by Shard Soyinka.

(Above) The new ZZR Level Crossing for the main road in to town.

(Above) The Pink Lady goes purple in honour of the Queens Platinum Jubilee.

(Above) Brand new platform ticket machines.

(Above) The ZZR Ferry Service synced up with the Train Service.

(Above) Ahndang siding getting longer.

(Above) Little Coverston getting a new siding.

(Above) The Dragon being unloaded at NatureCon 2022.

(Above) Little Coverstons Token Machine all working and ready.

(Above) Montgomery and The Pink Lady with their new token holder fitted.

(Above) Ahndang station getting some TLC, new fencing and new white safety line.

(Above) Trackwork laid at the brand new Cyfnos Works

(Above) Cyfnos works brand new Carriage Sheds Made by Valérie (Valhalla Xaris).

(Above) Cyfnos works dumping ground.

(Above) Cyfnos works gantry crane by Libby Static.

(Above) A close to complete Cyfnos works main building.

(Above) Cyfnos works insides all finished.

(Above) Brand new donation box next to the older counterpart.

(Above) the brand new ZZR Ticketing system all installed and working.

There is so many pictures i didn't include as i take A LOT of pictures!

Lets not forget! this very website, up kept and made with love by Amalia, who tirelessly has tried to make it bunneh safe to modify and use.

Coming Soon in 2023

So what does 2023 entail for the ZZR? Well i am glad you asked! here is some things we HOPE to achieve in the coming year.

2023 Guards Van

As you have more then likely seen the ZZR Guards van has been somewhat looking a little behind with the times, well.. maybe that is just me, she will be retired this year and replaced with a brand new guards van closer to its RL counter part, and of course, to mark the painful loss from our beautiful narrow gauge community, she will bear the name Nimoui. The current guards van will be housed in the carriage sheds at Cyfnos works and will possibly be part of our visitor train to events.

The Firebox Update

We aim to bring new updates to all steam locomotives with our brand new update; The Firebox update.This update will bring a new level of detail that we hope will draw the eye inside the locomotive cab while in a station PLUS add another layer of soundscaping to the line.

Grand Finale!

A new locomotive. I have said making steam locomotives to me is like ripping a part of my soul out and stuffing it in to a machine, while overly dramatic it is an art form to me, i live sleep breath the locomotive, i spend weeks pouring over pictures planning and planning shapes out in my head. We are going to attempt to bring the stunning locomotive Welsh Pony from the Ffestiniog in to SL! and yes she will be the ZZR's only locomotive with a tender! And the ZZR version of this locomotive will be named Aurora in honour of Neph, the person who helped me start the ZZR ALLLLLLL the way back on the Sunrise Zeppelin.