Lakesider III is a paddlewheel steam tugboat which works at Lakeside on the Skarloey Railway. It has also been seen at Knapford Harbour.
Technical Details
Basis
Lakesider III is based on the Eppleton Hall, the last surviving Tyne-built paddle tug. Built in 1914, she was designed to tow seagoing colliers from sea to wharf side and back, primarily in the River Wear and to and from the River Tyne. In 1952, she was modified to be able to carry passengers. Eppleton Hall was retired in 1967 and partially scrapped. It was preserved by the San Francisco Maritime Museum in the United States, after a two year dispute with the British National Maritime Museum. She was extensively modified in order to cross the Atlantic Ocean under her own power, a journey which she completed in six months, arriving in San Francisco in late March 1970. She is now moored at the Hyde Street Pier.
Livery
Lakesider III's hull is painted black, its bottom is painted red and its superstructure is painted white. Its funnel is painted both black and white. It is decorated by various coloured flags.
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
- Series 4 - A Bad Day for Sir Handel, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Rock 'n' Roll, Fish and Special Attraction
- Series 7 - Bulgy Rides Again (stock footage)
Music Videos
- Series 4 - Gone Fishing and The Island Song
- Series 5 - Night Train, Come for the Ride and It's Great to Be an Engine
- Series 6 - Little Engines
- Series 7 - There Once Was an Engine Who Ran Away
Audio Files
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| A Bad Day for Sir Handel | Fish |
Trivia
- In a Japanese magazine adaptation of Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Lakesider III can be seen speaking with a speech bubble, despite not being known to be sentient.
- According to a translation the speech bubble says: "Duke! That's good."
- Lakesider III's model was recycled from O.J., a character from Thomas & Friends' sister show; TUGS.
Gallery
Thomas & Friends
Model Series
Promotional Material
