Ffarquhar

Ffarquhar is the top station of Thomas' Branch Line. The engine and carriage sheds are located here, as well as a line leading to Anopha Quarry. No engines are allowed on that line, except Mavis and Toby. A small village is located here as well.

History
Ffarquhar station was built as an extension of Thomas' branch line from Elsbridge via Hackenbeck, to provide an outlet for the stone from the Quarry at Anopha Fell.

In earlier books, Ffarquhar looked considerably different to the later version familiar to readers. Wilbert Awdry explained this away in The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways in the form of a letter by Mr. Kevin Volley, former stationmaster at Ffarquhar, as being the result of errors by the artist.

Appearances
In the TV Series, Ffarquhar made appearances in the first, third, fifth, and eighth seasons, as well as Calling All Engines!, The Adventure Begins and Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure. It also made an appearance in the original opening of the Classic Series from seasons 1-7.

It returned in full CGI in The Adventure Begins, however the station appears to have a second track and siding running behind it now, as well as another platform on the opposite side of the station building. There is also a fuel depot on the opposite side.

Trivia

 * When the engines discuss their favourite stations in Baa!, Thomas tells the engines that his favourite station is Ffarquhar.
 * The Welsh-sounding name "Ffarquhar" is a made-up word derived from "Far-away quarry" by the Reverend W. Awdry and his brother George.

Merchandise

 * ERTL Gold Rail (discontinued)
 * Motor Road and Rail (discontinued)
 * Wind-up Trains
 * Tomix (discontinued)
 * Thomas Engine Collection Series (discontinued)
 * Nakayoshi (discontinued)
 * Tomica