Bolton Hobby Forge

13/09/2026

I think I may be getting my modelling mojo back, may start making small dioramas like this as with an impending house move there is no space to do anything... Or funds to buy anything.

27/08/2026

The start of the running season is here, it's a battery change session before the first return of Fun With Trains Bolton.

23/03/2026

First post in a very long time, after a few horrible months at work and the end of a 19 year career. It's time for a couple of weeks rest before starting the great day job search. But first a little bit of me time, devaluing some bachmann MK1 coaches. Operation re-numbering has started, first the SOs.

14/11/2025

While carrying out a quick check over for Fun With Trains Bolton found a leaking battery, battery removed and complete strip down and service of the locomotive rather than binning.

04/11/2025

My favourite version of messy play......

28/10/2025

🚂💛 Welcome to Fun With Trains Bolton – Let’s Play, Imagine & Explore! 💛🚂

Hi, I’m Emily, the face behind Fun With Trains in Lancashire 👋

I run unique, toy train-themed stay & play sessions for children aged 1–8 across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, as part of the amazing Trackplay UK family.

Our sessions are all about connection, creativity and good old-fashioned fun — giving little engineers a chance to:

✨ Build their own wooden track layouts

🚉 Explore giant train setups using
(no screens in sight!)

🎩 Why not Dress up for Halloween, play imaginatively and make new friends.

💫 Learn through movement, curiosity and play

I started Fun With Trains because I’ve always loved how trains bring people together — from families and friends to whole communities. 🚂 Whether it’s a day out on the railway or a few hours at one of our sessions, trains have a magical way of sparking imagination and smiles in kids (and grown-ups too!).

Every event is hands-on, inclusive, and full of excitement; designed to make memories that last long after the whistle blows. 💛

So, whether your child is a budding driver, a track designer, or just loves to play, come join us for an adventure filled with imagination, movement and lots of trains!

🚂👻 Blackburn, we can’t wait to meet you this Halloween! 🚂💛 Welcome to Fun With Trains Bolton – Let’s Play, Imagine & Explore! 💛🚂

Hi, I’m Emily, the face behind Fun With Trains in Lancashire 👋

I run unique, toy train-themed stay & play sessions for children aged 1–8 across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, as part of the amazing Trackplay UK family.

Our sessions are all about connection, creativity and good old-fashioned fun; giving little engineers a chance to:

✨ Build their own wooden track layouts

🚉 Explore giant train setups using
(no screens in sight!)

🎩 Why not Dress up for Halloween, play imaginatively and make new friends.

💫 Learn through movement, curiosity and play

I started Fun With Trains because I’ve always loved how trains bring people together — from families and friends to whole communities. 🚂 Whether it’s a day out on the railway or a few hours at one of our sessions, trains have a magical way of sparking imagination and smiles in kids (and grown-ups too!).

Every event is hands-on, inclusive, and full of excitement — designed to make memories that last long after the whistle blows. 💛

So, whether your child is a budding driver, a track designer, or just loves to play, come join us for an adventure filled with imagination, movement and lots of trains!

🚂👻 Blackburn, we can’t wait to meet you this Halloween! At Accy Rd Uco LH

Our train tracks are getting a spooky twist just for our brand-new launch event 🎃
🎟️ www.trackplay.co.uk/events Accy Road Community Centre
Our train tracks are getting a spooky twist just for our brand-new launch event 🎃
🎟️ www.trackplay.co.uk/events

14/10/2025

Another little repair job

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

One Tomy Thomas fixed.

14/10/2025

A little project courtesy of one of the parents who go to Fun With Trains Bolton. See if I can get these Tomy Thomas the tank engines going, looking at them they must be 1980s in vintage as they look like they are for the original plarail track.