Adams

"He's a lovely engine, a South Western from Devon. He can stroll away with any load he's given."

- Stepney, Stepney's Special, Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine

  Railway Series=  Adams   Adams, formerly 488, is an engine living on the Bluebell Railway.
 * Number: 488, previously 0488, EKR 5, 3488, and 30583
 * Designer: William Adams
 * Builder: Robert Stephenson & Co.
 * Built: 1885
 * Withdrawn: July 31st 1961
 * Configuration: 4-4-2T

Bio
"Adams" was built on March 31st 1885 for the London & South Western Railway, and was withdrawn from service in July 31st 1961. He was then purchased by the Bluebell Railway, because he was the one retaining the original pattern of boiler.

Stepney mentioned Adams while talking to Edward about the Bluebell Railway. He and Cromford did not have names then, so the others nicknamed him "Adams", after his designer. According to Stepney, his Controller is unaware of this name change.

"Adams" is currently requiring a new boiler barrel, but he can be seen on display at the Bluebell Railway along with other engines. The Bluebell Railway has not announced an exact date for his return to steam, but it will be several years.

Basis
Adams is an LSWR 415 class radial tank engine, built in 1885 for hauling goods.

Livery
Adams is painted in London & South Western Railway green, lined out in black and white.

Railway Series

 * Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine (does not speak)

Trivia

 * Adams was sold to the military during the first World War, and worked at Ridham dock near Sittingbourne.

Merchandise

 * Hornby