Two types of Lynton and Barnstaple Railway open trucks are used across the North Western Railway's network in the television series.
They are also simply referred to as trucks in the UK dub or cars in the US dub.
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Short Trucks
These trucks are rolling stock used for transporting goods and materials throughout the railways, most commonly used around mines and quarries.
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
Sentient trucks fall under the category of Troublesome Trucks.
Despite being faceless, some of the trucks are apparently sentient as they were visible amongst the Troublesome Trucks singing at Diesel.
Technical Details
Basis
These trucks are based on the narrow gauge Lynton and Barnstaple Railway 4-wheel wagons, scaled up to standard gauge.
Types of truck designs
Livery
These trucks are most commonly painted in varying shades of brown.
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
Music Videos
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Trivia
- One of the truck's model was used in a few episodes of TUGS, most notably when being pulled by the steam engine character Puffa.
- In Tugs, they had the wheels and axleboxes of 7-Plank Trucks for added height.
- Some of the truck models had their brake pipes removed to accommodate a face, but this never ended up happening onscreen.
- In an illustration by Owen Bell, the trucks are inaccurately depicted with bogie wheels.[2]
Merchandise
- Bachmann (narrow gauge)
- TrackMaster (depicted as side-tipping truck; discontinued)
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway Bogie Trucks
These bogie trucks are used for the transportation of long loads such as pipes but are also commonly used to carry scrap.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
Two of these trucks, loaded with pipes, were used during the repairs of the Viaduct. [3]
Toby was once given the job of transporting some trucks of saplings to the forest for planting, as the old trees were damaged due to a fierce storm. [4]
Personalities
Sentient trucks fall under the category of Troublesome Trucks.
Despite being faceless, some of the trucks are apparently sentient as they were visible amongst the Troublesome Trucks singing at Diesel.
Basis
These trucks are based on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway bogie goods wagons, scaled up from narrow gauge to standard gauge.
Livery
In the model series, the trucks are painted in varying shades of red with black frames.
In the CGI series, the trucks are painted in a range of different liveries, such as varying shades of brown and olive green.
Appearances
Books
Magazine Stories
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Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (red and green; discontinued)
- TrackMaster (blue, green, orange, and Christmas themed; discontinued)
- Lionel Trains (labelled as Troublesome Trucks; discontinued)
See Also
References
- ↑ T&F S2 #12: "Pop Goes the Diesel"
- ↑ T&F - "Owen Bell illustration"
- ↑ T&F S2 #15: "Better Late Than Never"
- ↑ T&F S3 #9: "Henry's Forest"
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