Boxhill, named after a district in London, is a tank engine from the National Railway Museum. In The Railway Series, he is Stepney's and Fenchurch's brother.
Biography
Before coming to the Island of Sodor, Thomas worked alongside Boxhill for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. During his visit to the National Railway Museum, Thomas was thrilled to see Boxhill again and it is mentioned that they knew each other in the old days. [1] Boxhill is now preserved as part of the National Collection at the Museum.
Personality
Not much is known about Boxhill's personality, though he appears to be good friends with Thomas as he was delighted to see him again.
Technical Details
Real-life History
Boxhill is a London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) A1 0-6-0 "Terrier" tank engine. Unlike Stepney, it was one of the Terriers who was not rebuilt as an A1X, which was Douglas Earle Marsh's design to increase the power of the original engines. It was converted to a 2-4-0T in March 1905 for auto-train trials and was restored to an 0-6-0T in 1913.
Boxhill was withdrawn in August 1946, later preserved by the National Railway Museum and restored to its original LB&SCR livery. Boxhill retained its original boiler, although he received a new funnel from the Southern Railway.
Livery
Boxhill is painted in the LB&SCR goldenrod with green, red and black lining livery. "BOXHILL" is painted on the sides of the tanks in yellow. On the sides of the bunker, Boxhill has a black number plate with gold lining and the number (82) on it, also in gold.
The LB&SCR goldenrod livery was formerly known as "Stroudley's Improved Engine Green".
Appearances
The Railway Series
- Thomas and the Great Railway Show - Trouble on the Line (mentioned)
Companion volumes
- 2007 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The New Collection (mentioned)
Gallery
Thomas & Friends
Miscellaneous
References
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