Branch Line Coaches

There are two types of branch line coaches on the North Western Railway.

There were a number of orange four-wheeled coaches used on secondary and branch line services. They were usually pulled by Edward, Henry and James. As of the third season, Annie and Clarabel appear to be the only coaches of this kind left. However, two orange coaches appear in an eighth season learning segment.

In the television series, the red coaches are usually pulled by Duck and Oliver on their branch line or by Edward on his branch line, but are also used by the smaller engines on the Main Line.

Basis
The red coaches are based on LBSCR Stroudley four-wheel coaches.

Appearances
The red branch line coaches first appeared in the second season and were often seen scattered around the yard with trucks.

Trivia

 * In the annual story, Pantomime Pranks, one of the orange branch line coaches was painted green. In the magazine story, Rain or Shine, one of the orange branch line coaches was painted yellow.
 * In Hero of the Rails and The Lion of Sodor, one of the red branch line coaches is painted brown. Coaches painted blue, green, yellow, orange, black, and white were featured in a game on the Official Website.

Merchandise

 * Motor Road and Rail (red coaches; discontinued)
 * TrackMaster (red coaches; discontinued)
 * Bachmann (red coaches; coming soon)