B.E.D.T. 15

   B.E.D.T. #15   Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal #15 is an American tank engine that was converted into a replica of Thomas for Day Out with Thomas events.
 * Number: 1 (formerly 15)
 * Works Number: 5966
 * Class: H. K. Porter 0-6-0ST
 * Builder: H. K. Porter, Inc
 * Build Date: March 1917
 * Configuration: 0-6-0T
 * Fuel: Coal (formerly oil)

Bio
B.E.D.T. #15 was built to run on the Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal, a rail-marine terminal in Brooklyn, New York. After the railway was modernised with Diesel locomotives, it was moved to the South Appalachia Railway in Burnsville, North Carolina in 1965. It worked there until 1975, when it was moved to the Toledo, Lake Erie and Western Railway in Grand Rapids, Ohio.

It was later purchased by the Strasburg Rail Road and arrived there on May 9th, 1998. It was completely converted to a steam replica of Thomas, and ran for the first time on April 29th, 1999. The engine is still currently in service, but only runs on Day Out with Thomas events. Its face is removed when it is in the shed, or when it is being transported between railways.

Basis
B.E.D.T. #15 is a H. K. Porter, Inc 0-6-0ST. Porter is also a member of this class.

Livery
B.E.D.T. #15 is painted in the North Western Railway's standard blue livery with red-and-yellow lining and the number "1" painted on its side tanks in yellow with a red border. Prior to its modifications, it was painted black with gold lining, with red window frames.

Appearances

 * 10 Years of Thomas
 * A Wonderful American Journey with Thomas and Connie

Trivia

 * This engine is the only surviving Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal tank engine still in steam.
 * Unlike the real Thomas, B.E.D.T. #15 has visible cylinders, a cowcatcher, and knuckle couplings. However, in recent years, the front coupling has been replaced by a dummy coupling hook.
 * This engine is the only steam replica of Thomas in the United States; all other replicas are "dummies", and require a locomotive at the other end for power. These dummies still have moveable eyes, working brakes, and a steam generator.