2026 – Page 2 – TheSTEAMEngine

The May ’26 Update – Health and Fitness

As I write this post, it is the day after the triathlon. I am achy and sore, but achieved! It has been a funny month. With it only being a…

R2-Review

Set Review – 43264 Toy Story Train and RC

I have had this sitting on the wayside, for a while. It is still available, and I reckon a very likely set that has been purchased for many a gift.…

Machinery

Fixing the Chipper – Part Two

I have made it to the part where the engine and chipper-base have been separated. I also pulled the carburettor off of the body and resealed the damaged gaskets. You…

R2-Review

Set Review – 77046 Julian’s Birthday Party

I decided that it was time to head for an Animal Crossing set, for this one. I have a few on the back-burner, and this one is small enough to…

Environment

How Sad Can a Tree Be?

I was recently stood in the centre of one of the UK’s most historical cities. Standing there, I thought about how sad it looked. The aging skills and experience that…

R2-Review

Set Review – 60463 Fire Engine

Here, we have another set from the 4+ range. After building the Rides truck, I thought this would make a cute build. I am quite fond of the 4+ sets,…

The Vyvyan Diaries Vyvyan

The Vyvyan Diaries – Sights and Sounds

A quick update about a new addition to Vyv’s update. I have recently added a new media system. From the day that I purchased her, I knew that the system…

R2-Review

Set Review – 60498 Tractor

For this week’s review, I am attempting to build a bigger set. I’m not up for making a Build with G episode any longer than 50 minutes, so wanted to…

Machinery

Fixing the Chipper – Part One

It has come to my attention that my magnificent chipper, the one I was given, has been sat waiting for TLC, for far too long. What's the first thing I…

Health

The April ’26 Update – Health and Fitness

The Cheshire Triathlon is getting ever closer, and I have stepped up my training. As I write this, the weekend of weighing will see me run a 5k for the…