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| − | In 1923, two blue engines without names, only known by their numbers - 87546 and 98462 - were sent to the [[North Western Railway]] on trial. They were horrid engines and were very spiteful and mean to poor [[Edward]], |
+ | In 1923, two blue engines without names, only known by their numbers - 87546 and 98462 - were sent to the [[North Western Railway]] on trial. They were horrid engines and were very spiteful and mean to poor [[Edward]], so [[Sir Topham Hatt|the Fat Director]] decided to send them away{{ref|name=TTTTEM|"[[The Thomas the Tank Engine Man]]" p.119-120}}. |
The two engines stayed at [[Vicarstown Sheds]] during their visit, where they notably teased Edward with the other engines for being small{{ref|RWS #1 "[[The Three Railway Engines]]"}}. |
The two engines stayed at [[Vicarstown Sheds]] during their visit, where they notably teased Edward with the other engines for being small{{ref|RWS #1 "[[The Three Railway Engines]]"}}. |
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87546 is only seen in one illustration, where he appears to have outside cylinders and inside steam pipes. His wheel arrangement is unknown, however it is known that he has at least 2 leading wheels. |
87546 is only seen in one illustration, where he appears to have outside cylinders and inside steam pipes. His wheel arrangement is unknown, however it is known that he has at least 2 leading wheels. |
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| − | 98462, on the other hand, appears in three illustrations. In the first, he appears to have inside cylinders and steam pipes, however in the second he has outside cylinders with inside steam pipes and Walschaerts valve gear. 98462 appears to have either a |
+ | 98462, on the other hand, appears in three illustrations. In the first, he appears to have inside cylinders and steam pipes, however in the second he has outside cylinders with inside steam pipes and Walschaerts valve gear. 98462 appears to have either a 4-6-0 or 4-6-2 wheel arrangement. |
It is possible they may be some of the [[Midland Railway Engines]] that worked on the North Western Railway during its early days. |
It is possible they may be some of the [[Midland Railway Engines]] that worked on the North Western Railway during its early days. |
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Revision as of 21:20, 10 October 2019
87546 and 98462 were two blue tender engines who visited Sodor.
Biography
The Railway Series
In 1923, two blue engines without names, only known by their numbers - 87546 and 98462 - were sent to the North Western Railway on trial. They were horrid engines and were very spiteful and mean to poor Edward, so the Fat Director decided to send them away[1].
The two engines stayed at Vicarstown Sheds during their visit, where they notably teased Edward with the other engines for being small[2].
Personalities
According to Wilbert Awdry, 87546 and 98462 were horrid rude engines who were very mean and spiteful to the others.
Technical Details
Basis
It is unknown what type of engine 87546 and 98462 really are.
87546 is only seen in one illustration, where he appears to have outside cylinders and inside steam pipes. His wheel arrangement is unknown, however it is known that he has at least 2 leading wheels.
98462, on the other hand, appears in three illustrations. In the first, he appears to have inside cylinders and steam pipes, however in the second he has outside cylinders with inside steam pipes and Walschaerts valve gear. 98462 appears to have either a 4-6-0 or 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.
It is possible they may be some of the Midland Railway Engines that worked on the North Western Railway during its early days.
Livery
In the first illustration of Edward's Day Out, 87546 and 98462 are painted NWR bright blue with brass boiler bands. In the second illustration, 98462 has red boiler bands and lining.
Appearances
The Railway Series
- The Three Railway Engines - Edward's Day Out (not named)
Companion Volumes
- 1995 - The Thomas the Tank Engine Man (mentioned)
Video Releases
- 1995 - The Thomas the Tank Engine Man (cameo)
- 2015 - Secret Journey of Thomas the Tank Engine (cameo)
Trivia
- 87546 and 98462 are two of a number of background engines inserted into the Railway Series by William Middleton and C. Reginald Dalby. In 1963, a young reader from New Zealand named Ross wrote to the Rev. W Awdry asking who the unnamed blue engines from the Three Railway Engines were and if they were featured in other stories. The Reverend invented an explanation that they were rude engines on trial who were quickly sent away.[1]
- 87546's and 98462's numbers appear to be fictional, as no other engines have carried them.
Gallery
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Thomas the Tank Engine Man" p.119-120
- ↑ RWS #1 "The Three Railway Engines"