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Guards are in charge of passenger and goods trains and ensure that they run on time. When trains are ready to depart, the guards blow their whistles and ride in the brake vans or brake coaches, where they can operate the controls and apply the brakes if required. When a problem occurs, the guards inform the engines and their crews about it. The guards handle tickets and also carry both a green flag, which means "all set" and a red flag, which means "danger" or "stop".
Clarabel's Guard(s)[]
Clarabel's Guard(s) ride inside Clarabel, performing various jobs, such as applying the brakes if required.
Biography[]
The guard was once about to enter Clarabel when he tripped over an old lady's umbrella and fell down. When he got up, Thomas, Annie and Clarabel were already out of sight. Clarabel was upset that the guard was left behind and Annie tried to tell Thomas, however, he was hurrying and would not listen. The two coaches tried to apply their brakes, but they could not without the guard. Eventually, Thomas stopped at a signal and they all waited for the guard to tell them what the problem was. When the guard did not arrive, Annie and Clarabel finally told Thomas that they had left him behind. Everyone then saw the guard running to them and they cheered him. When the guard arrived, he had a drink and told everyone what had happened. Thomas apologised to the guard, who accepted the apology knowing it was not Thomas' fault. When they started again, Annie and Clarabel were happy to have the guard back and Thomas quickly arrived at the next station.
Uniform[]
The uniform worn by Clarabel's guard(s) consists of blue trousers, a black tie and a white shirt with a blue overcoat over it. They wear blue peaked caps.
Trivia[]
- In Tank Engine Thomas Again, Thomas refers to one of Clarabel's guards as "Mr. Guard".
Mr. Rushen[]
Mr. Rushen was a guard. His daughter, Nancy, sometimes volunteered on the Skarloey Railway.[1]
Appearances[]
The Railway Series[]
- Gallant Old Engine - Passengers and Polish (not named; mentioned)
Companion Volumes[]
- 2005 - Sodor: Reading Between the Lines (mentioned)
Mr. Peter[]
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Mr. Peter was a guard who worked for the Skarloey Railway.
Biography[]
When a landslide blocked Skarloey's line, Mr. Peter rode in an empty truck to the sheds and informed everyone there about the situation.
Uniform[]
Mr. Peter's uniform consists of blue trousers and a white shirt with a blue overcoat over it. He wears a blue peaked cap.
Appearances[]
Other Guards[]
Many Other Guards have been seen around the Island of Sodor and the Mainland.
Uniform[]
A guard's uniform consists of blue trousers, an occasional black tie and a white shirt with a blue overcoat over it. They wear blue peaked caps.
Trivia[]
- There are three other known guards:
- In Gallant Old Engine, Mr. Peter Sam was the Skarloey Railway's guard when the railway was facing hard times.
- In Sodor: Reading Between the Lines, Kathy and Lizzie's father is a guard on the Talyllyn Railway named Mr. Presres.
- In The Thomas the Tank Engine Man, The Thin Clergyman is revealed to be a past volunteer guard on the Talyllyn Railway.
- The story Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady was inspired by the Rev. W. Awdry's time as a guard on the Talyllyn Railway.