User:EdJogg/ToDo

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New ToDo Page[edit]

Tentatively restarting watching the watchlist, which looks a little calmer these days! Will need to clear up the ToDo page too!
Note that can now hover over diffs in the Watchlist to see the changes.     Quick link: User:EdJogg/EditHelp

In progress:[edit]

Steam shovel -- edited recently due to new info about Ruston Proctor no. 306

  • Photos from a November 2014 visit, showing machine in excellent fettle, may be found here: http://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/?p=8727
  • This and the two other pages ( http://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/?p=8611 and http://www.earthmoversmagazine.co.uk/?p=8650 ) should also be added to the Threlkeld page (in a new section for the museum).
  • references need to be properly cited, and several need to be WebCited -- particularly the VET own page, which dates from 2013 and is prone to being lost
  • still need to read through the whole article to look at changes since 2007-8 edits --lots more archive photos on Commons -- useful to examine these against text (_not_ include lots more!)
  • update preservation section to include gallery of preserved examples with extended captions (Commons has several good photos that will encourage cross-linking)

Urgent work required[edit]

WikiProjectThomas: The Other Railway has been mangelised over the years and needs restoring (compare EdJogg version 25 April 2011). Complicating this is that some of the main book character articles (such as the Skarloey engines) have been blanked and links now default to TV articles. Will take some fixing. Needs plan of action to avoid spending all waking hours doing this!

Pages examined[edit]

...back to last Ed Jogg edit (and corrections applied):

  • 2015-02-10 -- Ilfracombe Branch Line
  • 2014-11-06 -- Sodor (fictional island)‎
    • NOTE: Still includes reference to Rheneas, meaning the BOOK engine, but pointing to the TV character.
      Page Rheneas has been changed to a Redirect (as the original page was unsupported by refs: I suspect many others have gone the same way). This could take some time to fix.
  • 2014-11-07 -- Ted Robbins -- ref to narrating the Thomas audiobooks was removed in 2012 as it had a ciitation needed flag. Look for changes by Daytona2 and restore if you can find a ref!




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Scheduled weekly checks[edit]

Articles are grouped by topic, to be checked weekly (open via work laptop bookmark menu):

  • 'Thomas & Friends' pages:
    Recent Changes –- last check: 14:00 – 16 Aug 2010
    Nb -- ignored changes 14 April - 14 July 2010
    Needs expanding to include other Thomas articles and redirects (incl RWS redirects?)
    (Railway Series pages are all on watchlist!)
    • NEEDS UPDATING - MANY REDIRECTS HAVE CHANGED!
    • Probably want to remove some pages that you really couldn't care about (eg Video lists!)
    • Also see Wikipedia:WikiProject Thomas/Article List which needs updating in parallel

Commons[edit]

  • Wikimedia Commons (user PeterJewell, use Google Chrome or Seamonkey):
    last check 23:30 – 02 May 2011 (or see time of last contribution)

Unchecked changes (blocks)[edit]

Some articles have so many changes during an 'off-watch period' that they are placed back on-watch without the past changes being reviewed; only new changes are checked. To avoid forgetting these changes they are listed below. Clearing these should be regarded as something of a priority.

  • Steam engine -- several periods to check (Jan 08)
    • Compare article with that of a month or so back. See if any major information is lost. (19 May 08)
    • 100s of edits! -- (end Nov 07 - 24 Jan 08)
    • Links removed from this revision of Steam engine, need to see about adding them to other pages.(May Bank Hol 2008)

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Notices[edit]

"Urgent" tasks which cannot be undertaken immediately during Watchlist monitoring.
Periodically clear non-critical changes to "General Tasks".

Nov 2011[edit]

Nov 23-28

BACKLOG -- not checked

Nov 22
  • Boiler -- re-visit this spam addition if Andy doesn't get there first. (Contributor does have a point about feedwater treatment.)
Nov 18
Nov 01

Oct 2011[edit]

Oct 01 to Oct 31

[UNCHECKED] -- Busy off-wiki

Sept 2011[edit]

Sept 16 (12.50) to Sept 30

[UNCHECKED] -- Busy off-wiki

Sept 14
  • Seddon Atkinson -- Major updates to Atkinson by named editor. Some copy-editing done, but a number of links were added but untested and some sections not tackled. Further work required.

Aug 2011[edit]

Aug 19
  • Arlesdale Railway -- query regarding history of Jock -- see talk page and changes. Need to double-check entry in Island of Sodor and add references.
  • Tower Subway -- this edit is a bit misleading, since you expect to find a circular entrance behind the theatre (which is not visible in Google Streetview). Checking out a page on Sub-Brit (which has brilliant coverage of the subject) shows that the entrance-way that was demolished (by a warehouse falling on it!) was actually a tin shack, and the replacement 'kiosk' is probably no more than a protective cover for the shaft, which is still visible in one of the pictures.
Aug 08-09
Aug 05

Jul 2011[edit]

Jul 28-31

 Done

Jul 25
  • RWS Major Chars -- this change to Oliver looks suspicious. Also mentions 'cameo' appearances. Sure that original text is correct, but need to check.
Jul 22
Jul 13
  • Arlesdale Railway -- This edit needs checking against available sources. Referring to 'Real Lives', he is (or rather, River Irt is) smaller and older than the other two. Need to see if Awdry mentions this anywhere.
Jul 06-16

[BACKLOG] -- cleared

Needing proof-read (Multiple Edits 04-11 July):

Specific edits needing checking:

Jul 01

Jun 2011[edit]

Jun 27
Jun 24
  • Michael Rosen -- children's details changed yet again! Needs checking/revising.
Jun 21
Jun 12
Jun 06

May 2011[edit]

May 31
  • Day Out With Thomas is now definitely the correct name from HIT (used on their website) but it is currently a redirect to Day out with Thomas. Need to get admin help to change this.
  • Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway -- has been added to the narrow gauge railway cat (here) -- should ask whether really needs this as well as 'funicular' -- it's not really what is usually considered a "narrow gauge railway"
  • Michael Rosen -- see this talk page edit which indicates that the correct information is available in the reference...needs sorting soon.
May 27
  • Watercress Line -- this edit removed a change to the location information of several of the structures. The ones replaced were all marked 'citation needed', but the replacement text was (apparently) sourced from someone on the working party. Inclined to believe the latter, but the edit requires further work. Need to check where the original information came from and decide what to do.
May 18
May 18
May 06
May 01

Apr 2011[edit]

Apr 20
  • James May's Toy Stories -- extra refs for the second race between Barnstaple and Bideford: [1], [2], [3]. Others may be available. Also need to archive the existing (Top Gear) ref.
Apr 19
  • Thomas & Friends -- (experienced anti-vandal Administrator) [[User:JamesBWatson]] removed the (unreferenced) section on Voice Actors with the comment "Removing subsection which is unsourced, and has undergone innumerable changes of a kind which make it clear that the list is completely unreliable." EdJogg replied (with thanks) on his talk page, noting "I suspect that now I should visit all the character/episode pages, and the corresponding actor pages, to remove all the unreferenced material -- could be 40-50 pages :o(. Trouble is, this kind of stuff has a habit of re-appearing." So, you'll have to consider doing just that!

Mar 2011[edit]

Mar 08
  • SY Gondola -- just discovered (but around for a while). Have heavily edited the 'Sailing' (advert) section, and rewritten the lede, but the rest -- particularly relating to the steam engines -- could do with some attention too. [Good lunchtime's work to fix.]
Mar 04
  • Aveling and Porter -- added an ODNB ref for Thomas Aveling, and modified two links elsewhere to Thomas Aveling (engineer) because Thomas Aveling is (currently) a redirect to someone else. Need to use the ODNB ref to build an article for TA himself, with a hatnote to the other bloke.
    • Also note that there is a brilliant history section at the front of "Age of the Traction Engine" by Robert A Whitehead that needs applying here. Current TE history is woefully inadequate.
Mar 01

Two changes found during offwatchlist backup recovery:

  • LNER Class A4 -- 'In fiction' section has been marked as unreferenced (since Nov 2010). Need to add refs for RWS, since we can.

Feb 2011[edit]

Feb 17
  • Following ToTD regarding <categorytree>, have now added a Category Tree for 'Steam Power' to the Steam Portal. The following sub-section now needs revising to reflect the growing category structure, and only show likley missing categories. (Most of section may be deleted.)
Feb 11
Feb 09
  • RESEARCH REQUEST -- from Andy Dingley:
Have a look for Foden/Garratt info in the approp books...
Feb 02
  • <COMMONS> -- Several Robey pics not yet in cats (including the tandem roller added to steam roller)
    • Note that Robey & Co does not yet exist, but there are already three cats (Created by AD) at Commons...
  • steam wagon -- need to add mention that Robey tandem rollers used their steam wagon engine/boiler (see ref to tandem roller at Robey Trust); also that Clayton and Sentinel wagon engines were used as the basis for steam railcars by these companies (see intro to BR survey book on DMUs) -- add to the company pages too
  • User:EdJogg/Steam Portal -- category list is well out-of-date. Many of the redlinks have been renamed, and others have been created.

Jan 2011[edit]

Jan 30
Jan 28

Tidy-up of tabs open at work:

Jan 25
Jan 20
Jan 19
Jan 12

Nov 2010[edit]

Nov 18
  • T&F 'season' articles have all been renamed, and are now of the form Thomas and Friends (series 14). WP:THOMAS/FAQ has been updated to suit, as has the main T&F page and the Thomas template. Now need to rationalise TWO redirects for all these pages, although the vast number of links are from the template.
    • First change should be to work through each Series page, updating the infobox links (have done 13 and 14, plus Emily page).
Nov 06
  • SECR N1 class -- achieved GA status (without EdJogg's help!) -- worth a read through in case anything was missed (by the experienced editors involved!)...
  • Southern Railway (Great Britain) -- major changes by known editor. Ignore history and just proof-read (if wished)
Nov 02

Oct 2010[edit]

Oct 13
  • http://steamtube.ning.com/video/walschaerts-valvegear-mhr-12 -- explanation of Walshaerts valve gear! Interesting site, worth bookmarking. (Lots of steam videos.)
  • Images of Skarloey Railway locos (Peter Sam, Duncan, Sir Handel) are available on Commons, together with lots of pics of Thomas locos -- check that all the Commons cats boxes are in place - may need to subdivide the Commons cats! (prompted by addition of pic of Rev W Awdry!)
Oct 11
Oct 08

Sept 2010[edit]

Sept 27
Sept 20
Sept 17
  • John Inshaw -- only just discovered by EdJogg, but an early experimenter of steam-powered road and water craft (in Birmingham), also inventing a steam clock. Several ext links discovered, with more info to add when you have time.
  • Many, many links moved from {{Heat engines}} to {{Piston engine configurations}}. Watch for template being added/removed on steam engine -related pages. Possibly cue for creating a Template:Steam engines
Sept 11
  • James Watt -- many edits by known author --requested peer review
    Update - Sept 30 - Review has been closed without much work being undertaken
Sept 08
  • Mortehoe and Woolacombe railway station -- proposed development has changed. New plans for 25 detached houses - including converting the station buildings into four dwellings! Plans are available as PDF downloads (although whether these can be 'archived' is not known).

Aug 2010[edit]

Aug 31
  • BR Standard Class 5 73096 -- article needs updating to reflect actual history of loco -- note that this could be moved from the "Incidents on the MHR" page.
Aug 26
  • Isambard Kingdom Brunel -- text added recently about 2006 work - needs further update for accuracy (see talk page)
  • Automobile -- this talk page comment suggests a modification to the 'History' section of the article to put a better spin on steam cars. Worth following up if no-one else does.
Aug 24
  • Salvage Squad -- Series 2 -- have found (and added) link to the tiny dustcart. Would benefit from additional details added.
  • Amberley Museum Railway -- newly added pictures in table have poor format. Gallery includes duplicate photo. etc
Aug 22
  • Marc Isambard Brunel -- new editor has added [link to an HD video]. At work, video could not be loaded in IE 6 nor Firefox, and Chrome only showed static frame. Does it need a special plugin? (Note that this has been pointed-out on the user's talk page by another editor.)
Aug 18
Aug 15
Aug 11
  • Birmingham Dribbler -- work required
    • Revise first para as text is aimed at 'carpet railway'
    • add Commons photo to model steam loco cat -- also note there are separate cats for 'model steam engines' and 'models of steam engines', as there are for 'model steam locomotives' and 'models of steam locomotives', although the latter provides a useful banner that needs propagating to the other problem cats
    • add this video clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUZpcNTzSOI
Aug 10
  • See Talk:GWR 5600 Class#Weight? for a discussion about a discrepancy in referenced information. Awaiting Redrose64 to apply reference and tidy up, but if he doesn't, EdJogg should be able to do it.
Aug 09
Aug 08

Jul 2010[edit]

Jul 27
  • Watercress Line -- major update (these 25+ edits) with a number of poor quality changes. Needs a thorough review
    • Incidents at the Watercress Line -- this was split from main page and needs to be merged back. Add merge banners and start the process. You may need to highlight beyond the pages themselves.
    • BP has commented on EJ talk page about same subject
Jul 26
Jul 14
Jul 11
  • LB&SCR A1 class -- Bluebellnutter has done many changes and is seeking a peer review to raise the article from 'B' class -- read through these changes as there are a few bits that need attention. (NB - majority of changes were done in June)

Jun 2010[edit]

Jun 25
Jun 13
Jun 11
Jun 07
Jun 02
  • Watercress Line -- website overhauled and four+ ref links now broken. (Marked as deadlinks)
Jun 01

May 2010[edit]

May 29
  • Aeolipile -- 'Mad Magazine' section removed again -- might be fun to restore it later...
May 27
  • Talk:Autotrain -- pic found at Geograph -- note added by EdJogg
    • (June 03 -- check in Commons, may have already been copied there)
May 25
  • Gothic boiler -- new Andy Dingley article for proof-reading. (10 min job!)
May 21
May 20
May 18
May 16

Apr 2010[edit]

Apr 28
  • Toby the Tram Engine‎ -- check the refs and apply older ISBNs if possible. Once done, remind MDC and Redrose of the 'links' page.
Apr 26
Apr 23
  • Work laptop, working through the T&F Season articles (just 12-13 left) tidying up lede text, dashes, removing apostrophes, dodgy links, etc. Added files to the T&F Unwatched Pages, since the edit count on these is quite low now.
    • Note that should be using Template:Start date in the infobox -- added it recently to one. Need to re-visit the first few since the episode summaries were not examined ...
    • Also note that there have been some edits since first tidying done, which may or may not need revising.
Apr 18
Apr 15
  • The Fat Controller -- this change replaced several uncited (but ref-implied) facts with equally plausible but equally uncited fact. Need to check the refs.
Apr 12
Apr 11
Apr 04

Mar 2010[edit]

Mar 30
  • Devon Belle -- link to video clip added -- suggest adding as 'external media' -- can't view at STE
Mar 22
Mar 15
  • The Railway Series (URGENT) -- this change modified a section which has a Sibley reference. Meaning is subtly changed. Check and correct as required.
  • Thames Tunnel -- two different photo sets at Flickr -- one listed on talk page -- make sure both sets are linked, and perhaps copy a few for use within the article.
Mar 10
  • horsepower -- section on Indicated horsepower is unreferenced and could benefit from expansion from available texts
Mar 08

Feb 2010[edit]

Feb 28
Feb 23/24
Feb 21
  • Top Gear Race to the North was nominated for GA on 15 Feb, and editors given 7 days to address the issues raised. Unfortunately, no-one did anything and the nomination failed. User talk:SilkTork (the reviewer) has suggested mutual encouragement with EdJogg to work on improving the article to GA status (also see article talk page). Try and look at it before you get too far into March!
Feb 16
  • Talk:Steam engine has been archived -- about time too! Might be worth a look to see if there are any old topics that need resurrecting...
Feb 11
  • Beam engine -- Clem Rutter has taken exception to the lede and commented it out! (Quite right too, really, as at least half of it needed re-writing.) Long comment added to his talk page, but a new lede will be needed, possibly after expanding the article somewhat -- it should be covering all the different known types, in order, as summary sections with links to the main articles, and it isn't doing that...
    • Clem has indicated that he is no more qualified to write this than I
    • Clem has added a series of relevant links on his talk page -- not sure what he is expecting to happen next!
Feb 03
  • Engine -- paragraph about search engines, etc, has been removed (by Wolfkeeper). Query left on talk page which may need following up. These are covered at Engine (disambiguation), but the first line of that page doesn't really cover them. Might be that the hatnote needs tweaking, that would do.

Jan 2010[edit]

Jan 31
Jan 25
  • There's a proposal to delete all unreferenced BLP articles. A debate is going on. Wait for pages to be tagged and then act fast (most of EdJogg's pages are not BLPs!, but see list further down page). However, following an alert at WP:THOMAS, the following project pages have been identified as BLPs lacking references -- these need tackling as a matter of some urgency:
Jan 20
Jan 17
  • this edit removed a redlink for 'backpumps'. This is a phrase which needs defining. Lock (water transport)#Pumping is an appropriate place, although the current text only deals with pumping to a summit. It needs the existing text to use Crofton as an example, and then mention that many restoration schemes involve the retro-fitting of back pumping to reduce the water usage. Do a wiki search of "back pump" and you'll find about ten articles requiring wikilinks. Then alert on WP:UKW.
Jan 15
  • Steam donkey -- dispute over a category inclusion with user:Norcalal. Have left a message on his talk page. He has responded, quite abruptly, and it would be worth raising the question elsewhere. Need to do some tidying up as he has responded at his talk page, EdJogg's talk page (where there is no copy of the question yet) and on the steam donkey talk page...
Jan 11
Jan 10
  • British Rail Class 45 -- edit includes new inline refs that are not identified as such. Small tidy-up required. Article also includes a table that needs much formatting to look presentable on
Jan 08
Jan 05
  • Watchlist article count peaked at 1997 pages! (since reduced somewhat)
  • Watercress Line -- major additions (stock tables): column widths need sorting, and there's a non-existent reference used. Further changes on 08 Jan. Since moved to Rolling stock of the Watercress Line, where the same work is still required -- and more!!
  • (Commons) -- on Category:Kew add a 'see also' to Category:Kew Bridge Steam Museum (which is across the river from Kew!) Note that the 'ww2 shelter' includes Kew as a cat, which needs removing.

Dec 2009[edit]

Dec 25
  • British Rail Class 42 -- major table revision (sorely needed) -- but needs checking and further formatting -- not a huge job
Dec 22
  • Papplewick Pumping Station -- needs pictures from Geograph uploaded to Commons and added to article. (EdJogg has already added an ext link pointing to Geograph!)
    • Update (06 Feb) - new link added with some useful photos, including an info panel describing the boilers (number, pressures, usage, etc). Website also describes the steam engines. An interesting couple of hours editing!
Dec 19
  • File:Poyle Pump 022.JPG -- Andy Dingley has pointed out that this pre-dates traction engines by several decades (hence removed from article) -- now need to research this further, and update the Commons description (and Geograph page?
    • See [5] where there is the additional information:
      • "The Trust was responsible for the maintenance of 17 miles of the Bath Road between Cranford bridge and Maidenhead bridge. They erected several pumps along the turnpike, specifically in order to fill water tanks to lay dust. Only two such pumps remain now, one here at Poyle, and one at Longford." Presumably the tanks were in horse-drawn carts, which would explain the need for the great height.
    • Now need to update the several Commons pages again! (and Geograph still)
    • (Discussion at Andy's talk page. -- 26 Feb 10)
    • Also see File:Longford Pump - geograph.org.uk - 136930.jpg
Dec 17

Dump of open tabs on work laptop

Don't delete all this as you'll need to check the tabs are clear in January!
Recent stuff:
Other stuff, oldest first:
Dec 13
  • [Commons] -- Category:Hollycombe Steam Collection needs additional cats added
Dec 11
  • Great Dorset Steam Fair -- Michael Oliver's death has been noted, but best to put (birth-death) dates in, maybe? Worth a section on him alone?
Dec 07
Dec 06

BACKLOG -- now inaccessible using Watchlist (05 Jan 2010)

Dec 05

BACKLOG -- now inaccessible using Watchlist (04 Jan 2010)

Dec 04
  • BP has reported that WC/BB and MN articles are now 'complete' (again). They have been through major revisions (despite being FA) and need a (proof-) read-through.
  • Fellows Morton and Clayton -- major text addition to read (should be interesting, but sections will need reordering a little (eg move large table towards end)
Dec 03

BACKLOG -- now inaccessible using Watchlist (02 Jan 2010)

Nov 2009[edit]

Nov 28
Nov 23
  • Talk:Traction engine -- includes brief conversation and link about traction engine and roundabout ploughing tackle at the Sci Mus reserve collection (Wroughton). Poss use as ref in a steam ploughing article, not for traction engine. (No further work required immediately.)
Nov 20
Nov 09

Check these against details in TIOSIPAR and the 'real lives' website (respectively)

Nov 08
  • Reciprocating engine -- this edit queries the accuracy of a statement with regard to atmospheric engines
  • GWR 7200 Class -- has had a picture added, possibly in response to EdJogg's email. Send a follow-up email of thanks.
Nov 06
  • Note new edit at Talk:British Rail regarding privatisation and the ext link (see below)
Nov 03
  • Steam donkey -- this edit has removed several Ext links from the same library site. Consider at least adding to Talk Page, and possibly revising article link to give more direct links more subtly.

Oct 2009[edit]

Oct 30
Oct 28
Oct 23
Oct 19
Oct 11
  • Compound engine/Compound locomotive/Steam engine -- Clem Rutter has reworked these (11-14 Oct). Need to do full proof-read. Can ignore edit history (too complex to 'diff').
    • Note that the change history of the two articles is somewhat inter-twined. Ought to check whether there is any need to consider a 'history merge'?
    • compound engine was reviewed on 19 Jun 2010
  • steam engine -- (and other articles) -- has acquired a link to a full Google digitisation of "A descriptive history of the steam engine" (1824) by Robert Stuart (with pictures). This remarkable book covers all the early history in some detail. Very useful!
Oct 10
  • My Thomas Story Library -- are these listed at OCLC? (is that acronym correct?) If so can add proper references, ISBNs and book order!
  • External combustion engine -- this diff, which modifies certain claims (and doesn't really reflect the edit summary) needs checking and correcting as appropriate. (AGF)
Oct 09
  • Add details of following to EdJogg:Help:
    • Wikipedia:Alternative text for images -- May also want to try adjusting the ALT text on Sentinel boiler images and mentioning the 'inadequacies' of existing text to AD!
    • 'Watcher' tool -- showing how many users (>30) are watching a page -- apparently there is a perceived 'security issue' about seeing stats below 30!
    • Article Counter -- lists number of article space edits (EdJogg at 10600 in 2700 separate articles!) plus all articles/redirects/etc created by a user (EdJogg: 16 articles, incl. 4 DABs, plus 128 redirects!!) NB - may not work with search parms in URL
Oct 08
  • URGENT -- Some 'tidying' has been done, resulting in a few issues (eg, lost links to 'Unfeatured' characters (they were redlinks!) and changing of catsort parms)
  • Valve gear -- this edit has applied a caveat to some existing text - need to check accuracy against available sources -- may be necessary to add 'most' with a footnote explaining the exceptions
  • Richard Garrett & Sons -- this edit has added a long paragraph that needs some fettling -- no more than 15mins work if not side-tracked!
  • Talk:Steam car -- rant left by EdJogg about the state of the start of the article. Really need to address this as there are no descriptions of the actual "how it works" kind.
Oct 07-09
Oct 02

Sept 2009[edit]

Sept 29
  • The Fat Controller -- Under 'other uses', an editor has removed reference to British press using the name to refer to incompetent controllers of British Railways, etc (was fact-tagged since Oct 2008). Need to investigate whether term was actually in use, or not and restore as appropriate.
Sept 25
  • An anon editor (67.251.39.56 (talk · contribs)) has changed the ordering of character sections in Arlesdale Railway, Skarloey Railway and Minor characters in The Railway Series (lots). Query has been left on their talk page regarding the ordering used. Looks like it might be by 'first appearance'. Need to decide if this order is best, or whether alphabetical is better, then adjust accordingly. Note that editor has had criticism from elsewhere about edit activity, but has not responded anywhere.
Sept 24
  • Need to add OCLC reference number for all book cites, as you go. Lots of Awdry books there. Might be the answer to referencing all those Thomas Story Library books? Also, presumably can add information to the list of Railway Series books (eg using {{OCLC}}). Start by changing the template 'Thomas' references on the links pages. Refs on other pages can be updated as you encounter them.
Sept 21
  • User:EdJogg/Workshop holds a version of Fictional locations in The Railway Series and was being used to add a series of succession boxes, off-line. It now transpires that this huge amount of work wouldn't have been acceptable anyway. The related templates have been/will be deleted soon. Need to check each location in each article for additions/corrections, apply them to the main-space article and clear the sandbox.
Sept 18
Sept 13-14
Sept 12
  • Shillingstone railway station -- still need to do the current restoration section.
  • Talk:Thornycroft -- includes basic research about Jones the Butchers van from Dad's Army, which is a Ford. Needs follow-up from EdJogg! 30-min job?
Sept 10
Sept 08
  • Day out with Thomas includes new ref describing "Jimmy the Jinty", the ELR's answer to HiT being bolshy about 'Thomas' events. Ref needs formatting, and may be able to integrate better into the text. Useful ref: consider inclusion on other pages.
Sept 06
  • Slough Town F.C. -- look on website to discover news stories concerning the new stadium WHICH IS GOING AHEAD! Need a new section for this...
Sept 03
  • Showman's road locomotive - addition needs editing. Also need to mention use of engines for demolition duties during WW2, their powerful winches being ideal for toppling the remains of bomb-damaged buildings. Some were requisitioned, others taken on hire, and many did not return to show use. (There's a book all about it...!)
Sept 02
  • James the Red Engine -- text has been entered about the book and its stories (see diff. At very least it needs formatting! (assuming that it's going to be kept)

Aug 2009[edit]

Aug 31
  • Giesl ejector -- refs need formatting, and may also provide more detail than is there at present (eg worked well with fuel saving, but not a success due to licensing cost!. Also mention to BP: article, refs (which are a good read!), list omits one loco with Giesl, main WC/BB article skips over the experiment, etc... (BP has since looked at this note and applied some changes (14 Sept 09)!!)
  • GWR 4073 Class 4079 Pendennis Castle -- significant additions (see here), need minor copy-editing (and link-finding) -- probably half-hour job max
  • Tucktonia -- User:Harry Stiller, who created the site, has added a page URL here and an online link
Aug 29
  • Mirrlees -- converted from redirect to DAB. Check this diff for an addition to avoid a page being listed at 'short pages' (which may be approp for some of the RWS location 'redirects'). Also note that the Mann B&W Diesel should make reference to the earlier company names -- I DON'T suggest you change the links, unless you make some other comment too...
Aug 28
  • Ferdinand Verbiest - check this diff (at home) -- it MAY not be a typo (see what the website says (cannot check at work)
  • Greenwood & Batley -- see links further down -- needs further copy-editing now that merge is complete. No need to compare pre-merge versions, this has been done.
Aug 26

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00m69ws/Train_Tracks/ BBC iPlayer "Train Tracks"

Aug 25
Aug 22
  • Talk:Thomas Newcomen -- request for a rewrite of the wording to match the physics...someone else may get there first! (hopefully)
Aug 20
Aug 15
Aug 10
Aug 7
  • Barlow rail -- major changes (first made 29 July) not checked
Aug 04
Aug 03
Aug 6
  • History of the automobile -- major reworking -- not checked (sub sequent changes have modified the Verbiest wording and/or ref)
Aug 02
  • Live Steam has had many ext links removed (see diff) -- not a bad thing, but may be appropriate to re-introduce some as refs if poss?

Jul 2009[edit]

Jul 31
Jul 29
  • Suggestion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject London Transport#WikiProject Popular pages describes request to create a page for the most-looked-at pages within a WikiProject, allowing members to see which pages are most visited, and hence which should have the most editing attention.
    • An example page may be found at: Wikipedia:WikiProject Astronomy/Popular pages
    • Suggest contacting the thread-poster to find out what was required to set the page up
    • Would be appropriate to suggest this at UK Rail/Trains/UK Waterways/Mills/etc if they haven't already got such a page set up.
    • Would be a good reason to push for creation of a WikiProject Steam Power, to allow tagging of the many currently untagged steam-related pages.
Jul 25
  • Plough - this diff has added a fact tag regarding claim of John Fowler being the inventor of steam ploughing.
Jul 24
Jul 19
Jul 17
Jul 16
Jul 15

Jun 2009[edit]

Jun 30
  • Tower Bridge main section now split into 'History' and 'Design' -- has been rationalised by EdJogg, but you really need to get on with the addition of notes from the new reference.
Jun 26
  • Tower Bridge
    • found a FANTASTIC reference source: http://www.todayinsci.com/Events/Bridges/BridgeTower.htm which is detailed enough for us to get to GA with (certainly to 'B') - not much info on the steam engines, but MASSES on the construction
    • Curious ref to a glass vase here: " Interestingly there is a Straw Opal vase set in the foundations of Tower Bridge." Pops-up all over the web, by people copying this text!
      • This page has slightly different text: " Interestingly there is a Straw Opal vase set in the foundations of Tower Bridge as part of a time capsule". Further refs (eg see lead from H2G2) suggest that there was a time capsule placed under/behind the foundation stone... Further research required!
    • Have we got a copy of this oil painting?
    • It's not a Reliable Source, but the H2G2 psge contains lots of interesting information, and a few leads, including this one, which may be referenced already, and looks very much like the one first mentioned here. (Interestingly, this also says that there are 2 accumulators, although the H2G2 site says 6 -- did it copy this from wp?
Jun 25

THIS ENTRY WAS FOUND IN GOOGLE MAIL!! (no idea whether it has been implemented or not.)

  • Thomas and Friends -- finish checking this diff, which is a major re-org. Completed checking new text (a few refs remain iffy + some hi-def quotes have been used) -- next need to check that no impt info was lost.
Jun 13
Jun 10

May 2009[edit]

May 09

Feb 2009[edit]

Feb 09
  • Fix Commonscat model villages fiasco!! (see this diff and the corresponding Commons cats) Bournville and Port Sunlight have been classified as scale models! (also copied to new ToDo section)

DYK[edit]

No DYK nominations currently active.

GA/FA/DYK Pushes[edit]

For large articles (+GA/FA pushes) where proof-read may take several sessions to complete
Criteria for: Good Articles, Featured Articles

Time-sensitive[edit]

None, at present.

In progress[edit]

None at present

Planned[edit]

none, at present

Project Navi-Template[edit]

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General Tasks[edit]

Identified by Recent Change patrolling (via Watchlist) and general WikiGnoming.
Major (Major changes should be listed under "Development Opportunities".)
Watch for 'copy-edit creep', where a typo fix leads to exponential editing!

  1. (Supposedly) VERY URGENT -- AT TRAINSPOTTINGWORLD: All Railway Series book covers need a 'fair use rationale' added. Recommend creating a basic template that can be added to all images, that includes a comment noting that further information will be applied in due course.

Jul 2010[edit]

Jul 16
Jul 13

Mar 2010[edit]

Mar 25
Mar 24
  • "Image:GER J70.jpg" (a 1953 picture of a tram engine) has been deleted from Commons because of its unknown copyright status. Hence the following articles no longer have a picture of the prototype: Wisbech and Upwell Tramway, Toby the Tram Engine, Tram engine. Need to source a replacement photo (Jim B?).

Feb 2010[edit]

Feb 12

Oct 2009[edit]

Oct 01
  • Flued boiler -- Andy Dingley has added a section about Huber boilers, a type unique to their traction engines -- a return link might be in order.

July 2009[edit]

Jul 10
Jul 03
  • Aeolipile -- it has come to light that Hero's description was preceded by nearly a century! Hence need to update certain articles to reflect this. The following articles link to aeolipile and may require attention once a suitable reference is found to confirm the assertion (listed in order of occurrence in 'what links here' for Aeolipile)(Articles in brackets may not require further work.):
==History of rocket engines==
According to the writings of the Roman [[Aulus Gellius]], in c. 400 BC, a [[Greek people|Greek]] [[Pythagorean]] named [[Archytas]], propelled a wooden bird along wires using steam.<ref>Leofranc Holford-Strevens, ''Aulus Gellius: An Antonine Author and his Achievement'' (Oxford University Press; revised paperback edn. 2005) *{{1911}}</ref> However, it would not appear to have been powerful enough to take off under its own thrust.

May 2009[edit]

May 28
  • steamroller -- Mannheim Steamroller text removed, but wasn't linked to that article (added 8 Feb 2009 by anon editor).
    • Somehow must note that the name came from Mannheim Roller, and was only called steamroller after the group was formed... This is going to take some serious research! (and a modification of the Mannheim School article, where these musical techniques are discussed. Have asked for help there. Let's see if anything comes up! -- also raised alert at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Classical music/Archive 19).
    • (Update May 29) Have had some responses at both articles -- useful one at the project page -- the school article has been updated to remove refs to roller altogether! (Note Dolmetsch musical dictionary includes entries on Mannheim Roller and Rocket.)
    • Note that the project talk page comment has been archived and should be copied across to the article talk page to remain relevant.
May 21
  • Outline of steam power ??
  • There is a Wikipedia:WikiProject Outline of knowledge which is aiming to build a hierarchy of outlines covering everything on WP (also see Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Outline of knowledge). It would seem appropriate for there to be an Outline of steam power sitting under the technology and energy outlines. This should be followed up when you have a bit more time!
    • This was prompted by a change to Talk:Outline of vehicles, where the banner was changed to that for the newer Wikiproject.
    • Note that Index of steam energy articles used to be called List of steam energy topics, but was renamed by user 'The Transhumanist' (lead editor of the project) at the end of April 09, probably so that the article did not appear on their radar. However, "List...topics" is the preferred naming convention for A-Z lists of articles (which is what it is). BUT it is actually an Index page (and is part of the Wikiproject Index (?), also led by Transhumanist). Hence the first stage is to contact the Transhumanist about this and broach the subject of a possible 'steam outline'. (This is not urgent!)
    • Need to find out if the outlines are supposed to include ALL articles about a subject (it may be that this is the case, and if any sections become too large, a sub-outline is required).
    • There is a template available (Template:Outline generator) which is designed to form the basic structure of an outline page
  • Note associated List of rail transport topics
May 15
  • Charles Burrell & Sons -- major change to read but won't take long (+ subsequent edits)
    • Have asked editor (27-05-09) to advise when 'complete' so that a full proof-read can be attempted
    • Note that the grossest problems were fixed by a copy-edit on 14 July.
May 13
May 12
  • Tower Bridge -- Incidents section (esp bridge jump) rationalised in this edit. Check and restore as appropriate.
May 11

April 2009[edit]

Apr 26
Apr 07
  • Watercress Line -- steam locomotive table has been added, but really needs formatting to add some more columns.

March 2009[edit]

Mar 27
  • Kew Bridge Steam Museum -- has obviously had a change-around with regard to its narrow-gauge activity (see this update). However, some history/ext links have been lost in the edit (eg 'Cloister' no longer there?) Leave for a bit, as the anon editor may be watching, then sneak some of it back in!
Mar 22
  • Flatbed truck as had section on railways added (by Flockton Flyer editor, from which it is also linked. Think that actually it should exist as a separate article, as 'bed' is rarely used in a railway context...
Mar 16
  • Hollycombe Steam Collection - miniature railway needs lots of checking (awful English) - other changes need review
  • William Murdoch 'steam powered locomotion' requires work, esp where museum location of model is concerned
Mar 14
  • Sir Handel (diff) - Major rewrite? or simply a reversion to an older version - needs careful check
Mar 09

February 2009[edit]

Feb 23
  • Mid-Norfolk Railway -- has been edited further -- quick proof-read needed
  • Creation Fest -- need to provide ref for news about site move and adjust text accordingly
Feb 21
  • Hydrail -- significant edit, needs copy-edit, only ten-minute job
  • Talk:Watt steam engine -- query about actual size of engines -- needs research/pics
Feb 14
  • Slough -- this diff shows when Satchwell info was removed -- seems unfair -- find a ref and stick it back!
Feb 11
  • History of the steam engine -- significant change to "Strong steam" section. -- need to post request for comment on the Steam Engine talk page
Feb 10
  • Watercress Line -- refs added for 'Incidents' section, but need citing properly See below). Text may benefit from further refinement too.
    • NB -- the RAIB report could be very useful as a ref for describing signalling procedures. It also contains a section of definitions at the end which could well be used in articles about signalling, points, operations, etc. (although there could be copyright issues?)
Feb 09
  • Hunslet Engine Company -- gallery removed (although most pics are in Commons) -- some historic and ALL diesel pics removed. NB article doesn't mention the BR Class 05, although we have a pic. Consider restoring some (esp diesels) to article. Also note major changes on 09 Feb still need to be proof-read.
?? Feb 2009
  • Contact Peterson Holdings / Caterpillar Inc for permission to copy photos of Daniel Best and Benjamin Holt from their website. (These photos appear on several sites -- it seems to be the original source. See Daniel Best page for starting link.)

January 2009[edit]

Jan 30
  • The Flockton Flyer -- found and coarse-formatted today. (30 Jan)
    • ('urgent') Character actor etc links need checking (blindly added sq brackets!)
    • Needs further formatting including addition of TV Series infobox
    • No references, pictures, external links, plot summaries, etc
    • Add to list on Rail transport in fiction
    • Follow-up outgoing links with return links - not many incoming yet
Jan 29
  • GWR 3031 Class -- mentions "The Queen" replica at Windsor stn, and the fate of the tender -- scope for SWRS link?
Jan 28
  • British Rail Class 50 -- needs links to preservation groups changed to refs, merging of two tables into one (at end) + simplification of the preserved loco details. Lots of potential for work here, as there's already a lot to go on.
    Potential for GA?? (28 Jan) NB - recent work tweaked by other ed (04 Feb)
  • Stoke Goldington Steam Rally - needs fact-checking and wikifying (small job)
Jan 24

December 2008[edit]

Dec 26
  • Grand Western Canal map has been improved -- need to compare before and after templates and answer at the talk page.
Dec 13
  • Ferranti -- major update -- full re-read required (ignore history for now)
Dec 09
  • Following death of Oliver Postgate, following files have been checked. All have had a ref to Peter Firmin added -- this needs formatting (listed below): Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin, Smallfilms, Ivor the Engine
    • Bagpuss - doubtful pic is due for deletion Pic at Ivor is OK and shows the way to go...
    • Add ref from biography regarding Sam on Boffs' Island
    • The new link to Peter Firmin article from the Dragons' Friendly Society has much of use for all of these articles. Need to update text below about 'work to do'.
  • URGENT - still not too late to contact Peter Firmin about Sam on Boffs' Island and suitable illustrations for the WP articles.
    • Oliver Postgate "Seeing Things - an autobiography" isbn 0 330 39000 7 pub. 2000, illustrated by Peter Firmin
      • p294 "...the BBC was waiting for us to complete some single-frame inserts for Sam on Boffs' Island for its Education Department." (ie SoBI immediately preceded Bagpuss)
      • p297 "The introduction to Sam on Boffs' Island had been a very bright piece of music. It had caught my ear, as one might say, and I made enquiries about its origin. It had been played by a couple of folk musicians, Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner..." and they went on to compose and perform the music and songs for Bagpuss.
Dec 01
  • Suggest adding a note to Waterways project re adding VDE links (need to find a good example to use)

October 2008[edit]

Oct 12
  • Extend ToC for rail glossary pages to include See Also, refs, etc
    • See Glossary of boiler terminology for how to do this
    • Old notes:
      • Use Template:CompactTOC8 which provides the same A-Z list with support for extra links
      • Consider a Navibox for these pages (already mentioned 'globally' in an edit summary!) bring up at a project talk page maybe
  • Ilfracombe -- hotel fire pics (from Flickr) have been deleted as non-free - find yours + replace!

September 2008[edit]

Sept 25
Sept ?

August 2008[edit]

Aug 22
  • Steam engine -- comment on talk page (by EdJogg) regarding the land speed record with a steam-driven car and the need for coverage in various places. Includes link to nice pics within WP.
Aug 13
  • Woolacombe -- expand coverage of Assault Training Center and links to other pages (see Talk:Omaha Beach)
    • - regarding St Sabinus, etc... (Aug 08)
  • Sharp Corporation - have found a partial list of products. Need to create and populate it.

May - July 2008[edit]

Jul 08 ?
  • History of steam road vehicles -- (Jul 08) dispute about the electric bicycle bit... Had been removed to talk page, then re-added by original contributor. Is it really appropriate for a steam vehicle page? (see talk page entry). Have removed it again... Also see coverage at: Ivan Kulibin, Automobile, History of the automobile Would benefit from further research and clarification. Preliminary work has been done, however: expect back-lash!
    • History of the automobile has had Verbiest information removed, but Kubilin has been added/retained. Note Oliver Evans also needs attention here.
      • Russian refs rationalised by another editor on 6 Nov 2008!!
May-July
  • Marlow Branch Line - route map has lost details - seems to be a style issue with that Kevin bloke...
May 2008 Bank Hol

February 2008[edit]

Feb 05-06
  • Talk:Portable engine -- comments to address in article: Sci Mus engine, reason for engine layout, further reading.

June 2007[edit]

Jun 23
Jun 20
  • Add {{workpage}} to user pages as approp (also compare other templates in cat.
Jun 19
  • Query left on User talk:Chris j wood (see here) about Funiculars and, especially coverage of 'Cliff Lifts' -- essentially need to make sure that Cliff Lifts are described properly
Jun 16

May 2007[edit]

May 26
Image Sources

Need to store these somewhere.

Proof-read required[edit]

Articles requiring a straight-forward proof-read of the whole article (high-level, and hence faster, than a GA- or FA-level proof read). Usually included here following major changes to the article, and insufficient time to tackle on-the-fly.

Maintenance Tasks[edit]

Merge proposals (by EdJogg)[edit]

  1. Merge proposal (24 Mar 09): List of Thomas tomy tomica trains -- > Thomas and Friends merchandise
    - Also note that page has a redirect: Thomas tomy tomica trains, and is only entry in Category:Toy-related lists, hence require CFD.
    - resolve after 05 May 2009
  2. Merge proposal (08 May 09): Boiler (steam generator) -- > Boiler
    - not expecting EdJogg to resolve this one!

Article improvement[edit]

'Suggestions for article improvement' made by other editors, requiring follow-up by EdJogg:

  1. (clear)

'Suggestions for article improvement' left on talk pages by EdJogg, requiring follow-up:

  1. Add details from (25 Sep 08): Text added to macadam indicates that John Loudon McAdam based his idea on a French predecessor; his article does not yet reflect that. Second note added 27 Nov 09 to mention that macadam had been further amended with more detail.

References to format[edit]

References added to articles by EdJogg (or others), usually in a hurry, which require converting to standard 'cite' template format:
(See also: User:EdJogg/EditHelp#Cite templates)

  1. Day out with Thomas (08 Sept 09) -- one new, plus existing refs
  2. Foxton Locks (02 Sept 09) -- one added
  3. Cadeby, Leicestershire (02 Sept 09) -- related to steam fair
  4. List of steam fairs (02 Sept 09) -- several to do
  5. Burpham (28 May 09) -- re Burpham Court Farm Park, following suicide of owner
  6. David Mitton (26 May 09) -- re cause of death: used existing obituary ext link as ref
  7. List of funicular railways, East Hill Cliff Railway (13 May 09) -- links to two closed funiculars (Broadstairs, Margate)
  8. Bricklayers' Arms (03 Apr 09) -- MHR Guide, copy from Watercress Line, see below
  9. Watercress Line (10 Feb 09) + (03 Apr 09) -- several sections -- see also 'Feb 10' in Notices above
  10. Circle line Party (02 Apr 09) -- existing ext links converted to basic refs
  11. Space Hijackers (02 Apr 09) -- copy of G-20 paragraph (from Alvis Saracen)
  12. Alvis Saracen (01 Apr 09) -- refs to Marillion and the G-20 protest vehicle
  13. Fred Dibnah (31 Mar 09) -- ref to prostate cancer
  14. John Fitch (inventor) (18 Mar 09) -- four hidden bare-link refs added by others
  15. Conkers (18 Mar 09) -- (actually a Hymek edit!)
  16. Tender (rail) (14 Mar 09) -- "(Diesel) brake tender" section
  17. Oliver Postgate (09 Dec 08) -- ref to Peter Firmin
  18. Peter Firmin (09 Dec 08) -- ref to Peter Firmin
  19. Smallfilms (09 Dec 08) -- ref to Peter Firmin
  20. Ivor the Engine (09 Dec 08) -- ref to Peter Firmin
  21. Wapping Hydraulic Power Station (03 Nov 07) -- sub-Brit article link needs formatting

References to integrate[edit]

Online references found by EdJogg and noted on Talk pages, with the intention of future inclusion in articles:
(This list is incomplete...keep looking!)

  1. List of preserved BR Standard Class 9F locomotives (14 May 09) -- 92203 Black Prince
    expanded by EdJogg using refs in EL section, but not cited (tut tut!)
  2. British Rail Class 50 (28 Jan 09)
  3. Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design (09 Dec 08) -- Central School of Art was where Oliver Postgate met Peter Firmin...
  4. Crossness Pumping Station (31 Oct 08)
  5. Woolacombe (13 Aug 08)
  6. James Watt (02 Jun 08)
  7. Talk:Great Western Railway#UNESCO Research uncovers v. useful reference (30 May 08)
    This is a reference that could be used 'all over the shop' wrt railways.
  8. Ferdinand Verbiest (18 Mar 08)
  9. Portable engine (01 Jan 08)
  10. Wey and Godalming Navigations (30 Oct 07)
  11. GWR Autocoach (30 Oct 07)
  12. Tower Bridge (Sept 2007)
  13. Penmanshiel Tunnel (27 Jul 07)
  14. Wharncliffe Viaduct (23 Jun 07)
  15. Slough (14 Jun 07)

Wikimedia Commons[edit]

  1. Category:Carter's Steam Fair needs creating. Four images available currently. (23 Jun 10)
  2. Category:Great Dorset Steam Fair needs populating -- whole raft of images arrived from Geograph (plus others already here) (23 Jun 10)
  3. Category:Steam Tractors contains many misplaced pics (10 Oct 09)
  4. Add (Commons) File:Sir Marc Isambard Brunel by James Northcote.jpg to Commons page on Marc Brunel (find link via (Commons) File:Marc isambard brunel.jpg), then add {{commons}} link to Marc Isambard Brunel (Following picture upgrade) (29 Apr 09)
  5. File:Elsecar Heritage Centre.jpg (recent addition at Commons + pic of Newcomen engine from Geograph) has red category for "Elsecar Heritage Centre" (added by PRJ) which needs integrating properly (11 Jan 09)
  6. Commons cat 'Steamsounds' contains a series of B&W pics and audio clips. Clip File:71000 passing St Andrew's Junction.ogg is already on the BR Standard Class 8 page. Make sure that all the other pics/sounds are in use. (NB - also investigate his CDs and try to add detail to the audio clips in Commons, which is so far non-existent!)
  7. Fix Commonscat model villages fiasco!! (see this diff and the corresponding Commons cats) Bournville and Port Sunlight have been classified as scale models! (also see Notices for 09 Feb 09 from where this note was copied)
  8. Edit traction engine captions to cross-Wikilink back to WP articles for manufacturer,etc
  9. Register on WP-Commons: and start uploading/using images
  10. Commons cat 'London Transport' redirects to 'Transport in London', which is clearly wrong.
    Go to WikiProject London Transport and canvass opinion. (?? Apr 07)

Dead Links[edit]

Find/fix/archive-link the dead links identified on the following pages:

  1. Liverpool and Manchester Railway (25 Aug 09) (2 links)
  2. Advanced steam technology (18 Aug 09) -- 3 ref links
  3. The Dyke railway station (14 Aug 09)
  4. Arthur Woolf (26 Jul 09)
  5. Bricklayers' Arms (18 Jun 09)
  6. Fred Dibnah (12 May 09) (14 Aug 09, one has been resolved, one remains)
  7. Gauntlet track (25 Apr 09)
  8. Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal (03 Apr 09) -- found by bot
  9. Bridgewater Canal (28 Mar 09) -- (someone else likely to get there first...)
  10. Ilfracombe (20 Feb 09)

OR find the pages of dead External Links WP:DEADLINK and search for something on your watchlist to fix!
(you've got nearly 100k pages to chose from!)


Also see Wikipedia:WikiProject Red Link Recovery/Initialisation for suggested replacements for redlinks -- several (10-15) railway-related in list at present (Jun 09). This matches article names against redlinks by looking for slightly differing middle initials.

Orphans[edit]

Wikilink pages (bot-)labelled as orphans:

  1. Assisting engine (18 May 09)
  2. Tramlining (21 Feb 09)
  3. List of Thomas the Tank Engine pictureback books (19 Feb 09)
  4. Dryaw, Knapford (14-17 Feb 09), Elsbridge (05 July 09) -- Gordon's Hill converted to DAB page 09 Aug 2010
  5. Steam brig (spotted 03 Feb 10)
  6. Single-acting cylinder (20 Feb 10)

Unreferenced[edit]

Many thousands of pages are unreferenced, but some are specifically labelled as such. These are pages from EdJogg's watchlist noticed to have an "Unreferenced" banner present:

Unreferenced BLP articles[edit]

There is a proposal to delete all unreferenced BLP articles (BLP = Biography of Living Person). A debate is going on. Wait for pages to be tagged and then act fast (most of EdJogg's pages are not BLPs!). However, following an alert at WP:THOMAS, the following project pages have been identified as BLPs lacking references -- these need tackling as a matter of some urgency (update progress at: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Thomas#Request for comment on Biographies of living people):

The following BLP articles have also been identified as unreferenced:

Redirect replacements[edit]

It is not usually necessary, and officially discouraged, to edit a page merely to change a valid redirect to the destination page or another redirect. However, there are some cases where the redirect used is not ideal, and EdJogg considers that their continued usage is likely to encourage incorrect usage elsewhere. Hence, the following redirects should be changed when spotted while editing other articles.

Wilbert Awdry[edit]

There are LOADS of redirects to the Rev. W. Awdry's page, especially since it has been moved at least twice. Most have already been cleared of article links, but three remain with tens of links:

There are far too many pages to list here, but watch out for occurrences and adjust them as appropriate.

James Watt (inventor)[edit]

Around 11 Feb 09, James Watt was moved to James Watt (inventor) and 'all' inward links were updated (James Watt being converted to a DAB page). Fairly soon after, the move was reverted as inappropriate, but many of the new links were not restored. To avoid more bad links being created in future, need to resolve this page-move shenanigans.

When editing the following pages, change James Watt (inventor) back to James Watt. Note that (usually) this should not be done in isolation, only as part of some other edit. Delete link from list when updated. (Compare progress against 'What links here')


Don't move

The following (administrative) links should remain unchanged:

List completion[edit]

  1. List of traction engine manufacturers -- hunt for suitable links for the manufacturers, many of the founders already have articles
    • Completed to: ????
  2. For each entry in List of BBC Radio 4 programmes without dates, hunt down the dates!


Stub-sorting[edit]

  1. Check articles in Category:Water transport stubs to see which can be reclassified as {{UK-canal-stub}}. Watch-out for any that can be part of Category:Water transport infrastructure or its subcats (canals, tunnels, locks, etc), and Category:People associated with canals and its subcats (engineers, executives)

Article-specific[edit]

Tower Bridge[edit]

On constant monitor and frequently reverted...some tasks outstanding:

  1. New photos at Commons of the steam engines, including one of the accumulator. (24 Feb 2010)
  2. paragraph about the Shard Tower (added 28th Jan 09) requires work.
    - Partly formatted/ref'd by EdJogg (31 Jan 2009), but deeper research and refinement is required.
    - Note new name for tower should be applied
    - also note that the tower (Shard Tower ?) article doesn't include anything about English Heritage's opposition
  3. LTM Bus jump reference is dead (16 Nov 2008)
    - need to find it from the Internet Archive as someone has replaced the text with the paragraph from H2G2 (actually a complete copyvio, word-for-word!)
    - Details from previous version have been lost (eg date, time, bus type).
  4. TfL traffic calming, etc (added by EdJogg!), appears to be reference-less... (but see talk page!!)
  5. New ref on Talk Page from Engineering Timelines -- good detail to add
  6. Look-up new link to Tower Bridge - looks interesting (May Bank Hol 2008)
  7. Talk page refs to integrate (see elsewhere on ToDo list!)


Ferdinand Verbiest[edit]

PC window-launching issues - going to try restart...

  • FV page under construction from (see talk page):
    • FV French page (plus translation)
    • Catholic Encyc article
    • Fairfield Univ article
    • Telescope article
    • Maine article
    • Belgium Portal
    • Leuven local heroes
    • Curious Expeditions


The Barry Ten[edit]

  • The Barry Ten were the last ten locomotives left at Dai Woodhams' in Barry.
  • At the very least need a redirect to a full list
  • the list should be on Woodham Brothers initially (there's an obvious place towards the end)
  • Barry Island Railway includes a partial loco list, as these are where they are currently -- UPDATE -- much movement in 2010: some going to GWS for components, others elsewhere
  • Search WP for 'barry eight' and 'barry ten' and you'll find more refs to link
  • http://vogr.org/ is a useful set of pages which look like an old Barry Island Railway page - contains much of interest, and should be 'rescued' before it vanishes! (each loco has own page) -- too late -- no longer accessible (Dec 2010) and blocked at Internet Archive
  • On GWR 1000 Class there are references to two engines from the Barry Ten, components from which are now being used in the County/Grange projects...
  • May 2010, 80150 now owned by Mid Hants Railway
  • Shouldn't take too long to do this


WP:UK Rail work[edit]

  1. Snow plough -- copy-edit/layout fix
  2. Add 'reference' of the appropriate OS map - create template? to:
  3. [PROJECT] -- Ilfracombe Branch Line (see Project Page)
  4. Swindon and Cricklade Railway -- copy loco table from Ffestiniog Railway rolling stock or Talyllyn Railway and populate (01 May 07)
  5. Bumble Hole Line -- move 'closed station stubs' within main article. (Not urgent). (30 Apr 07)
  6. Junction route maps for:
  7. Basingstoke and Alton Light Railway -- better map required + more details (05 Jun 07)


WP:THOMAS work[edit]

Note: At SodorIslandForum, Martin Clutterbuck's ID is 'Granpuff', 'HonestTom' (at WP) is 'Flying Scotsman' (IIRC).

  1. Just found that the original Rev Awdry -narrated 7" recording was made on Transacord, and is referenced at http://www.steamindex.com/library/handford.htm (page about the late Peter Handford) (20 Jun 09)
  2. ON-GOING: 'Thomas' (TV) character pages were given a major makeover by User:Starkiller. Good edits, but need to re-check Railway Series -related information, links from related RS character pages, and incoming links (anchors). This can be done piecemeal as each character is checked. (end-May 2009)
  3. (03 Jun 09) Fictional locations in Thomas and Friends has had a major update recently by Starkiller (ignore all previous edits!) Now shows that TV series locations are pretty-much unrelated to their book relations, apart from sharing some names. This should allow:
    • Splitting of 'common' articles into either TV or book sections
    • Replacement of remaining pages by either redirects (to TV or book page?) or DAB pages (overkill?)
    • Make sure all common-named places are cross-linked in both directions
  4. Hero of the Rails -- new feature-length 'Thomas' film due out in September? Recently-created article, copy-edited by EdJogg but currently unreferenced. Likely to attract a lot of noise... (27 May 09)
  5. David Mitton obituaries contain some information useful for referencing T&F/TUGS pages (26 May 09)
  6. Several 'Thomas' pages have been added to Wikipedia:WikiProject Children's literature (22 Apr 09)
  7. Wikipedia:WikiProject Thomas (which does not cover major/minor character distinction properly) and Wikipedia:WikiProject Thomas/FAQ both need updating. FAQ 2.4 needs to include a link to the AfD discussion for the merchandise lists (see Talk:List of wooden thomas trains). Further work is required to bring the other FAQs up-to-date (FAQ 2.5 on). (03 Mar 09)
  8. Major characters in The Railway Series - claim that Daisy was made from 2 x Tri-ang dmus - NB ref is on Clutterbuck pages (taken from an Annual, so it is true!) (14 Feb 09)
  9. (Dec 2008) ProhibitOnions (talk · contribs) (an admin) has removed the Japanese voice actor details from Toby the Tram Engine (here) and at The Fat Controller. His reasoning is sound -- the series is broadcast in many languages. Need to:
    • Write a FAQ to cover (non-)inclusion of language-specific details (already done, Feb 2009?)
    • Remove the Japanese text from the remaining articles -- (copy it to TSW/the other wiki!) Annie & Clarabel also done now. (NB some already removed before 'rescue' - eg James/Edward? - Check Contributions around 26 - 30 Jan)
  10. James the Red Engine -- 'James as a model' has been rewritten (and proof-read by EdJogg) but it still makes little sense! (12 Nov 08)
  11. Thomas Live show -- James the Red Engine includes a mention that his model is a record holder. Googling "largest model railway engine" also revealed this link and this link, both of which contain short video clips. Can see models of Thomas, Percy and James, plus Annie and Clarabel and some trucks, all moving; Harold and Jack; plus a face (Gordon?) in the shed. Worth adding these as refs to relevant pages. NB - second link notes that the Thomas model visited the Queen's birthday party... (Nov 2008)
  12. List of Railway Series books -- (over-?) simplification of some text. Needs checking when awake! (08 Sept 08)
  13. The Railway Series - list of books - needs some formatting to avoid line-breaks on small screens - some character links need updating too (08?? Sept 08)
  14. Unfeatured characters in The Railway Series (May-Jul 08) has been deleted as non-notable.
    • copy has been saved to Sandbox1, for copying entries to Skarloey Railway, Other Railway, etc.
    • Need to sort out the remaining inward links
    • NB - all the redirects have been moved - would be worth working out where they went!
  15. 19th May: The Railway Stories - hunt for the other Ted Robbins CDs...also note addition of tape for books 39-41 check the ISBN!
  16. Minor characters in The Railway Series -- Gwernol has been heavy-handed and removed ALL the information for Wilbert (on the basis that he is not a 'real' locomotive). Need to double-check all the facts (with refs) and restore, possibly in a different section. Should also consider re-adding Talyllyn and Dolgoch (with suitable refs), also removed. (05 Apr 2008)
  17. Skarloey Railway, Mid Sodor Railway, etc -- various edits by Antonia palmieri (talk · contribs) (and others) which have disconnected these two pages. Mainly applies to coaching stock (eg edit 18th March). Must check vs refs.
  18. Minor characters in The Railway Series -- since modified to change coach information, especially change of focus from Mid Sodor to Penrhyn Quarry as original source. (19 Feb 08)
  19. Arlesdale Railway -- essentially need to revert what was changed on 10th Feb. Better to provide proper refs though (10 Feb 08)
  20. Mid Sodor Railway - this one too!!!! (10 Feb 08)
  21. Skarloey Railway -- Check coaching stock info + provide refs (same person modified as for CFR and AR (below)) -- 04 - 08 Feb 2008
  22. Many of the Railway Series characters have had 'former numbers' assigned, most of which are probably fictitious. Also check latest Skarloey Railway change vs refs. User 76.118.22.194 (talk · contribs) has added several recently (25 Jan 08), which are not mentioned on Martin Clutterbuck's pages. Need to check and update all characters against references! Also note that this user has added spurious or unhelpful information (eg Emily is Thomas' girlfriend) to many railway pages, although not all edits are bad. (25 Jan 08)
  23. Needing proof reading (large changes, Dec 07 - Jan 08)...
    • Major characters in The Railway Series - dubious (or plain 'wrong') build dates need references, correcting and integrating
    • Henry the Green Engine -- some of the removed trivia may be restored, ref'd and integrated.
    • Gordon the Big Engine -- has multiple instances of the same 'origin' information, none of which is referenced! Needs some serious work.
    • Percy the Small Engine - Recent changes, and 'model' description need checking vs references.
    • Toby the Tram Engine -- similar to above.
    • Wilbert Awdry -- query from SCRuffeyfan (on talk page) about how he died... (23 Dec 07)
      • query has been addressed on talk page, but not in article
      • See ref just added to page (obituary written by Brian Sibley) also includes references to other engine characters, events, etc -- will be of great use as an additional reference source all over the place! (08 Oct 08)
      • David Mitton obits will be of use in ref'ing the TtTE&F pages
      • this ref ("Th Hindu", Indian national newspaper!) describes Thomas as the "World's best loved locomotive" !! -- so we just gotta use that one!
  24. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends merchandise -- Have tackled the Learning Curve stuff and removed the dross (lists) - (Jul 27 - Aug 31 2007)
  25. Check accuracy of today's edits to List of Railway Series Books (03 Jul 07)
    • Which has now been labelled as 'unreferenced' (11 Jul 07)
  26. Thomas the Tank Engine merchandising section 'Thomas in toyboxes' needs an overhaul. (08 Oct 07)
  27. List of Railway Series books -- several new edits today. Many are borderline 'superfluous', but might be OK. All need proof-reading. (14 Jun 07)
  28. The Fat Controller -- someone has added a quite good section about 'Origin of nickname', however it is effectively unsourced. Need to consult The References and cite appropriately. (05 Jun 07)
  29. Mid Sodor Railway -- confirm accuracy of recent edit to 'In Model Form'
  30. Percy the Small Engine -- Check 'The TtTE man' for refs to Percy's origins + update as required
  31. Ffarquhar -- proof-read recent edits (27 Apr 07) + confirm detail vs ref books
  32. Railway engines (Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends) -- Skarloey engines have had names re-linked to stand-alone articles (including Duncan!) (29 Apr 07)
  33. Christopher Awdry -- link already present, but mention the new website incl. on-line shopping "as a new departure...etc" (30 Apr 07)
  34. Wilbert Awdry – find archive copy of old Awdry site (http://www.aran48.dsl.pipex.com ), partic the Ffarquhar branch and 'The Study' (the latter is not on the new site). Add preservation status of the two models... (30 Apr 07)
  35. 'merchandising page' -- add links to new Awdry website and mention it within text (30 Apr 07)
  36. My Thomas Story Library -- complete (Alphabetical) listing of the stories to date is avail from Awdry site – cross-check and add link!(This ToDo needs editing!) (30 Apr 07)
  37. [PROJECT] -- Railway line naviboxes for Fictional Locations (see Workshop)
  38. [PROJECT] -- Skarloey Railway character rationalisation (see WP:THOMAS project page) (April 2007)
  39. [PROJECT] -- The Railway Stories - Update + add images (see EdJogg project page) (Jan 2007)
  40. Tasks from: WP:THOMAS - (ongoing)
  41. Tasks from: User:EdJogg/WikiProject Thomas - (ongoing)
    1. Prototype details for Trevor the Traction Engine and George the Steamroller
    2. Railway Series Links gathering - (ongoing)

Admin/Maintenance[edit]

  1. Project banner template has been renamed from {{Thomas-project-page}} to {{WikiProject Thomas}} (standard format). Possible that a bot will be called to rename in bulk, but for now, just change them as you come across them (12 July 2010)
  2. Update the Article List -- many redirects have been created (Feb 2009)
  3. Note the recent Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Arlesdale Railway. (27 Oct 2008)
    It could happen again, so we need to be prepared.
    Make sure TSW copies are up-to-date!
  4. Re-write the remaining WP:THOMAS/FAQs (April 2007)
  5. Create page/support code for Project 'ToDo' List (Feb 2007) (see Project talk page)
  6. Create page/support code for Project 'MiniProjects' List (Feb 2007) (see Project talk page)


Development Opportunities[edit]

Articles which have the potential to be developed from already-found references.

This section could contain every article in WP, but the idea is to corral the articles encountered by EdJogg that have a specific potential for development. For example, a short article that links to an 'official website', but makes little use of its content. Although shown in date order, this section is for non- time-critical enhancements, and is intended to leave the main ToDo for more urgent stuff.

  1. Amberley Museum Railway (02 Jun 09) -- needs wikifying
  2. Jacobs Well (21 May 09) -- found 'official website' describing known history of village. Great potential for expanding a pathetic article!
  3. Bagnall 0-4-0ST "Alfred" and "Judy" (16 Mar 09) -- page would benefit from expansion from the linked sites (esp. Pit to Port)
  4. New Pages Required (Feb 09):
    There is no WP entry for Frederick Savage founder of Savage's of King's Lynn, maker of fairground equipment and, according to the J&H McLaren & Co. page, NOT the inventor of the fairground centre engine. A WP search for 'savage kings lynn' reveals a number of pages that will require links. (Also see savage and Savage (surname) DAB pages. and [6])
  5. Metropolitan Water Board Railway (11 Feb 09) -- assoc. website has seen major update -- article is desperately out-of-date (lots of info at website)
  6. Dapol (07 Feb 09) -- article has no logos at present. Could take pic of rolling stock boxes, as well as close-ups.
  7. Wey and Arun Canal (27 Nov 08) -- restoration section needs further work. Not clear what is currently restored, nor what has been achieved -- plenty of ref material on W&A site
  8. Ryhope Engines Museum (14 Nov 08) -- enjoyable upgrade from website...
  9. Steamroller (06 Nov 08) -- German article (de:Dampfwalze) includes some annotated pictures -- would be good idea to translate these!
  10. Didcot Railway Centre (02 Nov 08) -- DRC locomotive list provides links to all their locos -- check that each is present on the appropriate pages.
  11. Railway Heritage Committee (09 Oct 20sorted by someone elsebeen 08) -- = new page required (see RHC website for details)
  12. Richard Faulkner, Baron Faulkner of Worcester(09 Oct 2008) -- chairman of RHC needs railway interests expanded (see his own website)
  13. Slough railway station (02 May 08) -- ref for Station Jim via Triangle article. Also see User talk:Carcharoth/Archive 16#Stuffed dog redux (12:05, 2 May 08)
  14. Dapdune Wharf (05 Apr 08) -- very sparsely covered! At some stage, add ref to the water turbine, which used to be installed at the Town Mill. (For text/refs re turbine, see River Wey.) But best to leave until you can expand it for a DYK!!
  15. Railroad plough (17 Nov07) -- under development. Need to integrate text from German WP, etc.
    • Link added to the Russian WP page. That contains further external links (in Russian) including pics of another preserved example. (12 Dec 09)
  16. Starlight Express -- <<HOME>> -- (06 Nov 07) -- Having found ref for link to Thomas the Tank Engine (see latter's talk page for details), must add appropriate history to:
  17. Salvage Squad (03 Nov 07) -- headings for crew bio's has been removed (understandably, as the sections were empty!) -- detail available from website
  18. GWR Autocoach (02 Nov 07) plus railmotors and push-pull working - this webpage is a mine of information!
    (http://www.igg.org.uk/gansg/00-app3-4/ap3-pp.htm)
    Responding to a need for stopping services between long-distance express trains, in 1905? the GWR introduced its first steam railmotor service between A and B. The steam railmotor is a single passenger carriage with an integral steam engine bogie at one end, plus driving cabs at both ends. The service proved so popular that (~) trailers were built to provide extra accommodation. The trailers were built to resemble the railmotors in appearance, but were only provided with a single driving cab. These were the first purpose-built 'auto trailers'.
  19. Sodor (fictional island)#The Railways of Sodor (08 Oct 07) -- having added 'the first railway on the island', there is now a glaring hole in the history between the first railway and 1914!
  20. Rail transport (12 Sept 07) -- Has been identified as a WP 0.7 article, yet it is in a terrible state. Much work is required to get it to GA status!
  21. Penmanshiel Tunnel (27 Jul 07) -- section about fire incomplete: needs further info from 'Red for Danger'
  22. Chepstow Bridge (01 Jul 07) -- needs work -- former GA candidate requiring lede and refs
  23. Markfield Beam Engine (14 Jun 07) -- not urgent, but would be an enjoyable edit from the new ref found (see talk page) and from the official website.
  24. The Titfield Thunderbolt (05 Jun 07) -- add section describing the rolling stock used (websites can provide some of the information)
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