Golden Steam Engine

The Golden Steam Engine is a character that only appears in the book Thomas and the Beanstalk.

Bio
Thomas first mentioned the Golden Steam Engine whilst telling the other engines the story of Jack and the Beanstalk. When Thomas crashes and dreams he is in the story, he meets the Golden Steam Engine, who is being held prisoner by The Giant and Diesel 10. During their escape, the Golden Steam Engine gives Thomas some of her golden coal. The two engines successfully make it back to Sodor.

Basis
The Golden Steam Engine appears to be loosely based on a Pennsylvania Railroad class A3 switcher (minus tender), built by Pennsylvania Railroad's Altoona Shops from 1895 until 1905. The A3 was retired by 1920s, all were scrapped.

Appearances
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Books

 * 2018 - Thomas and the Beanstalk

Trivia

 * The Golden Steam Engine fills the role of the Golden Harp from the original Jack and the Beanstalk story.