Shunting Yards

There are many shunting yards on Sodor: two at Knapford; one at Tidmouth; one at Suddery; and one at Wellsworth.

Knapford Yard
Knapford Yard is a large shunting yard which appeared regularly throughout the second and third seasons. It consists of plenty of sidings for trucks and a carriage shed. It also has a high-level section of track, although where it goes is unknown. Knapford Yard has been seen frequently since the introduction of the CGI series. Stafford is based here and his recharging unit is also kept there. Edward, Stanley, Rosie and Charlie also frequently work here. Since Tale of the Brave, points have been added to the shunting yards and a coal hopper was added as well.

Knapford Station Yard
Knapford Station has been seen in every special and season of Thomas and Friends (except for the fifth) however, the yard was only introduced in The Adventure Begins. It has appeared regularly since.

Tidmouth Yard
Tidmouth Yard appeared regularly throughout the second and third seasons and is just next to Tidmouth Station. It has coal hoppers and a small turntable. The stationmaster's house is located here.

Lower Suddery Yard
In the third season, a small shunting yard was added near Lower Suddery station. It was here that Percy had his frightening encounter with the The Chinese Dragon.

Wellsworth Yard
There is a small yard next to Edward's Station.