The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway open trucks are rolling stock used for transporting materials throughout various railways.
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Short Trucks
These trucks are rolling stock used for transporting materials throughout various railways.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
When Diesel came on trial to the North Western Railway, he attempted to pull some old, rusty and empty trucks. Diesel found it difficult to move the trucks and was very forceful with them, as they had stiff joints and some of their brakes were on. He got so frustrated with the trucks that he accidentally overturned some when their brakes finally snapped. Diesel could not move the remaining trucks and was forced to give up, as a result, he was made into a laughing stock by the other trucks.[1]
These trucks are commonly used for transporting China clay and stone, and are usually found at the Clay Pits and the Ffarquhar Quarry. They were once used by Edward for transporting pieces of scrap from Wellsworth Scrap Yard.
Personalities
Despite being faceless, these trucks are apparently sentient as some were visible amongst the Troublesome Trucks singing at Diesel.
Technical Details
Basis
These trucks are based on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway's 4-wheel wagons, scaled up accordingly.
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Livery
These trucks are painted grey-brown.
Appearances
Trivia
- A truck's model was used in a few episodes in TUGS, particularly being pulled by the steam engine character Puffa.
- Twitter user ThomasTankMerch owns a Tenmille version of this truck.
- Some of these trucks had their brake pipes removed to accommodate a face, but this never happened onscreen.
Merchandise
- Motor Road and Rail (several versions)
- Capsule Plarail (several versions)
- TrackMaster (several versions)
- Bachmann (several versions)
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Long Trucks
These trucks are rolling stock used for transporting materials throughout various railways.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
Two of these trucks were used during the repairs of the Viaduct.
These trucks are commonly used for transporting long objects, such as logs and pipes and also large amounts of materials, such as stone and pieces of scrap. They were once used by Toby for transporting saplings to the forest for planting, as the old trees were damaged due to a fierce storm.
Personalities
Despite being faceless, these trucks are apparently sentient as some were visible amongst the Troublesome Trucks singing at Diesel.
Basis
The trucks are based on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway's bogie goods wagons, scaled up accordingly.
Livery
In the Model Series, the trucks were painted red. In the CGI Series, they are painted dark red and brown.
Appearances
Merchandise
- TrackMaster (blue, green, orange, and Christmas themed)
- Lionel Trains (labelled as Troublesome Trucks)
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