Skarloey

"You're a Horrid Old Crosspatch!"

-Nancy speaking rudely to Skarloey - "Very Old Engines"

    Skarloey 
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Skarloey is the oldest engine on the Skarloey Railway.

Bio in the Railway Series
Skarloey was built at Fletcher, Jennings and Co., Whitelaven in 1864 and was the first engine to arrive on the newly developed Skarloey Railway in 1865, and he arrived with only four wheels and no cab. His young antics proved bothersome but he soon matured when he received his cab and trailing wheels. Skarloey was put aside in 1945 when he was fit for steam only in extreme emergency, as indeed happened in 1952, but see "Old Faithful". In 1952, he was sent for repairs to the Gibbons Brother's Brierly Hill engineering works at Lenches Bridge in Pensnett for an overhaul. A new boiler, saddletank and bunker were built and Skarloey returned to service in 1958.

Bio in the Telivision Series
When Skarloey first appeared in the fourth season, he had not worked in some time, but soon proved his worth once more. Throughout the television series, he is been a dedicated worker and a very wise engine. However, in later seasons, there has also been an element of timidness, and occasional childishness, adding unnecessary depth to his character.

Livery
In the Railway Series, Skarloey is painted in the Skarloey Railway's red livery and blue/purple lining with his name painted in gold on his saddletank. In the television series, he is painted crimson with white lining.

Persona
Skarloey is proud of himself for being brave, but sometimes he can be pompous and arrogant. He is careless in Rheneas and the Dinosaur. He always is dedicated to be a hard worker.

Basis
Skarloey is based on the Talyllyn Railway's "Talyllyn".