Sodor China Clay Company

The Sodor China Clay Company, also known as the China Clay Works or the Sodor Clay Pits or just clay pits, is a company situated near Brendam. It owns Bill and Ben, and uses them to carry china clay from the China Clay Works along a private line to Brendam Harbour.

It first appeared in the second season and appeared regularly until Bill and Ben relocated to Centre Island Quarry in the sixth season. However, it is stated in the seventeenth season that Bill and Ben work at the clay pits once again. Mr. Perkins also mentions the clay pits when teaching Archie Higginbottom how to be an engine driver.

In the third season, the quarry was struck with a large avalanche. Luckily, Bill and Ben were able to help evacuate the quarry before anyone was injured.

It was later mentioned by Bill and Ben in Gone Fishing, and returned in Tale of the Brave, with Timothy accompanying Bill and Ben. Marion also works here.

Trivia

 * According to the official website, Derek now spends most of his time at the quarries and clay mines near Brendam Docks working with Bill and Ben.