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* [[Kaye & Ward]] {{Note|1996-1998}}
  
* [[Kaye & Ward]] {{Note|1996-1998}}
 
* [[Egmont Publishing]] {{Note|1998-present}}
  
* [[Egmont Publishing]] {{Note|1998-present}}
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|published=8th August 1996 - present
 
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==Foreword==
  
==Foreword==
 
Dear Friends,<br />
  
Dear Friends,<br />
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[[Peter Sam]] has been working on the [[Talyllyn Railway]] in Wales. [[The Thin Controller]]'s Railway became so busy that he had to bring Peter Sam home to help. [[Sir Handel]] was jealous, but Peter Sam told us about the time he was ill while he was in Wales. It seemed too good a story to waste, so I decided to share it with you. I hope Peter Sam isn't too upset...<br />
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Peter Sam has been working on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. The Thin Controller's Railway became so busy that he had to bring Peter Sam home to help. Sir Handel was jealous, but Peter Sam told us about the time he was ill while he was in Wales. It seemed too good a story to waste, so I decided to share it with you. I hope Peter Sam isn't too upset...<br />
 
[[Christopher Awdry|The Author]]
  
[[Christopher Awdry|The Author]]
   
 
==Stories==
  
==Stories==
 
===''Speedkiller''===
  
===''Speedkiller''===
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Rusty is given the tedious job of spraying weedkiller on the rails. Meanwhile, [[Rheneas]] has to fetch another coach after a huge influx of visitors, making him late. He has to slow down at a steep hill for some hedgecutters too, spoiling his chances of a good run at it. Because of the weedkiller, Rheneas eventually grinds to a halt and slips down the hill. His crew put sand on the rails and Rheneas makes his way up. Though the passengers have little time to enjoy the scenery at the lake, they are pleased with Rheneas' brave efforts.
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Rusty is given the tedious job of spraying weedkiller on the rails. Meanwhile, Rheneas has to fetch another coach after a huge influx of visitors, making him late. He has to slow down at a steep hill for some hedgecutters too, spoiling his chances of a good run at it. Because of the weedkiller, Rheneas eventually grinds to a halt and slips down the hill. His crew put sand on the rails and Rheneas makes his way up. Though the passengers have little time to enjoy the scenery at the lake, they are pleased with Rheneas' brave efforts.
   
 
===''Sir Handel's Plan''===
  
===''Sir Handel's Plan''===
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Sir Handel is jealous when [[Peter Sam]] is brought back from Wales especially to help with the engine shortage, and when he is convinced he sees Peter Sam grinning at him from the shed he is furious and deliberately knocks his firebars loose, resulting in his being sent to the shed. However, as the days pass and no one comes, Sir Handel worries he will stay there forever. When the Thin Controller finally comes in one day, Sir Handel confesses and the Thin Controller, thinking quickly, thanks Sir Handel for admitting his mistake and arranges for him to receive some new firebars on the condition that he behaves himself, which, he neglects to tell him, had only been delivered that morning.
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Sir Handel is jealous when Peter Sam is brought back from Wales especially to help with the engine shortage, and when he is convinced he sees Peter Sam grinning at him from the shed he is furious and deliberately knocks his firebars loose, resulting in his being sent to the shed. However, as the days pass and no one comes, Sir Handel worries he will stay there forever. When the Thin Controller finally comes in one day, Sir Handel confesses and the Thin Controller, thinking quickly, thanks Sir Handel for admitting his mistake and arranges for him to receive some new firebars on the condition that he behaves himself, which, he neglects to tell him, had only been delivered that morning.
   
 
===''Dirty Water''===
  
===''Dirty Water''===
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Peter Sam tells [[Minor Human Characters in the Railway Series#Kathy and Lizzie|Kathy and Lizzie]], two young holidaymakers, a story about the water on the [[Talyllyn Railway]]. He remembers that something was put to the water to enhance its flavour, but one day he found it awful. His crew were unconcerned, but when he started from a station, a spray of filthy white sludge was blasted out of his funnel. [[Talyllyn]] took his train, but unfortunately for him, he had to stay on a siding for the visitors. It was later discovered too much of the special powder was put in the water, and he later got a good washout. Kathy and Lizzie find the story hilarious, and leave the shed in a fit of giggles.
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Peter Sam tells Kathy and Lizzie, two young holidaymakers, a story about the water on the Talyllyn Railway. He remembers that something was put to the water to enhance its flavour, but one day he found it awful. His crew were unconcerned, but when he started from a station, a spray of filthy white sludge was blasted out of his funnel. Talyllyn took his train, but unfortunately for him, he had to stay on a siding for the visitors. It was later discovered too much of the special powder was put in the water, and he later got a good washout. Kathy and Lizzie find the story hilarious, and leave the shed in a fit of giggles.
   
 
===''I Name this Engine...''===
  
===''I Name this Engine...''===
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All the gossip on the [[Skarloey Railway]] is about the identity of the new engine, but even the details of the naming ceremony are being kept under covers. At last, the day comes and [[Skarloey]] is chosen to pull a special train to collect the guests and pull them back to [[Crovan's Gate]]. However, on the way back a sow and her piglets stray onto the line, and the guests have to capture them and put them in their field. The train is late, but at last they arrive at the ceremony, and when [[Mr. Hugh]] does the naming he is amazed and honoured to discover [[Ivo Hugh|the engine]] has been named in his honour.
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All the gossip on the [[Skarloey Railway]] is about the identity of the new engine, but even the details of the naming ceremony are being kept under covers. At last, the day comes and Skarloey is chosen to pull a special train to collect the guests and pull them back to Crovan's Gate. However, on the way back a sow and her piglets stray onto the line, and the guests have to capture them and put them in their field. The train is late, but at last they arrive at the ceremony, and when Mr. Hugh does the naming he is amazed and honoured to discover the engine has been named in his honour.
   
 
==Characters==
  
==Characters==
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===Speedkiller===
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* [[Rheneas]]
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* [[Rusty]]
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* [[The Thin Controller]] {{Not seen}}
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* [[Gertrude and Millicent]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Fred]] {{Mentioned}}
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===Sir Handel's Plan===
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* [[Skarloey]]
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* [[Sir Handel]]
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* [[The Thin Controller]]
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* [[Peter Sam]] {{Does not speak}}
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* [[Rusty]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Ivo Hugh]] {{Note|not named; mentioned}}
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===Dirty Water===
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* [[Peter Sam]]
  ⚫
* [[Minor Human Characters in the Railway Series#Kathy and Lizzie|Kathy and Lizzie]]
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* [[Skarloey]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Talyllyn]] {{Mentioned}}
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===I Name this Engine...===
 
* [[Skarloey]]
  
* [[Skarloey]]
 
* [[Rheneas]]
  
* [[Rheneas]]
 
* [[Sir Handel]]
  
* [[Sir Handel]]
 
* [[Peter Sam]]
  
* [[Peter Sam]]
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* [[Rusty]]
  
 
* [[Duncan]]
  
* [[Duncan]]
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* [[Duke]]
 
* [[The Thin Controller]]
  
* [[The Thin Controller]]
 
* [[Mr. Hugh]]
  
* [[Mr. Hugh]]
⚫
* [[Minor Human Characters in the Railway Series#Kathy and Lizzie|Kathy and Lizzie]]
  
 
* [[Ivo Hugh]] {{Does not speak}}
  
* [[Ivo Hugh]] {{Does not speak}}
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* [[Duke]] {{Does not speak}}
  
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* [[Agnes, Ruth, Lucy, Jemima and Beatrice]] {{Cameo}}
  
 
* [[Gertrude and Millicent]] {{Cameo}}
  
* [[Gertrude and Millicent]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Fred]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Minor Human Characters in the Railway Series#Kathy and Lizzie|Kathy and Lizzie]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Talyllyn]] {{Mentioned}}
  
   
 
==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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===Speedkiller===
 
* [[Crovan's Gate]]
  
* [[Crovan's Gate]]
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* [[Glennock]]
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* [[Hawin Doorey]]
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* [[Skarloey]]
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* [[Skarloey (station)|Skarloey]]
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* [[Glennock]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Skarloey Railway Engine Sheds]]
  
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* [[Talyllyn Railway]]
  
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===Sir Handel's Plan===
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* [[Skarloey Engine Sheds]]
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===Dirty Water===
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* [[Island of Sodor]]
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** [[Skarloey Engine Sheds]]
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* [[The Mainland]]
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** [[Talyllyn Railway]]
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*** [[Tywyn Wharf]]
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===I Name this Engine...===
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* [[Skarloey Engine Sheds]]
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* [[Crovan's Gate]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Glennock]] {{Mentioned}}
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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** The last book to be published by Kaye & Ward. In 1998, parent company Heinemann Books sold the Railway Series copyright to [[Britt Allcroft]], who gave the rights to publish books to Egmont.
  
** The last book to be published by Kaye & Ward. In 1998, parent company Heinemann Books sold the Railway Series copyright to [[Britt Allcroft]], who gave the rights to publish books to Egmont.
 
** The last Railway Series book for eleven years.
  
** The last Railway Series book for eleven years.
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** The last book in which the words "engine" or engines" is in the title.
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** The last book in which the words "engine" or "engines" is in the title.
 
** The last appearance of the Skarloey Railway, as well as its engines, rolling stock, and staff, in the Railway Series.
  
** The last appearance of the Skarloey Railway, as well as its engines, rolling stock, and staff, in the Railway Series.
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** The last Railway Series book where Thomas doesn't appear since his introduction.
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** The last Railway Series book where [[Thomas]] does not appear since his introduction.
 
* This is the only Railway Series book that has not featured any standard gauge engines.
  
* This is the only Railway Series book that has not featured any standard gauge engines.
 
* This book marks the only appearance of Ivo Hugh.
  
* This book marks the only appearance of Ivo Hugh.
−
* Christopher Awdry acknowledged the help given by members of the [[Talyllyn Railway]] Preservation Society in the preparation of this book.
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* Christopher Awdry acknowledged the help given by members of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society in the preparation of this book.
 
* The events of this book took place in 1996.
  
* The events of this book took place in 1996.
  +
* ''Speedkiller'' is based on a real event on the [[Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway]].
   
 
==Goofs==
  
==Goofs==
 
* In "Speedkiller":
  
* In "Speedkiller":
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** Rheneas is depicted as an 0-4-2.
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** Rheneas is depicted as a 0-4-2.
 
** In the first illustration, Rusty is seen with a circular window on the left side of his cab. In the fourth illustration an identical window is seen on the other side of his cab where a door should be. 
  
** In the first illustration, Rusty is seen with a circular window on the left side of his cab. In the fourth illustration an identical window is seen on the other side of his cab where a door should be. 
 
* In the fourth illustration of "Dirty Water" the Talyllyn Railway's coaches are really Skarloey Railway coaches.
  
* In the fourth illustration of "Dirty Water" the Talyllyn Railway's coaches are really Skarloey Railway coaches.
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* Rusty and Fred are not illustrated at the naming ceremony, though the text says "all the engines except Skarloey" were there.
  
* Rusty and Fred are not illustrated at the naming ceremony, though the text says "all the engines except Skarloey" were there.
 
* Throughout the book Peter Sam is missing half of his running gear.
  
* Throughout the book Peter Sam is missing half of his running gear.
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* In the second illustration of "Sir Handel's Plan", Peter Sam is not in the sheds.
  
   
 
{{The Railway Series}}
  
{{The Railway Series}}

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“...bless my soul! No, not that, it's Ivo Hugh!”
― Mr. Hugh

New Little Engine is the fortieth book of the Railway Series.

Foreword

Dear Friends,
Peter Sam has been working on the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. The Thin Controller's Railway became so busy that he had to bring Peter Sam home to help. Sir Handel was jealous, but Peter Sam told us about the time he was ill while he was in Wales. It seemed too good a story to waste, so I decided to share it with you. I hope Peter Sam isn't too upset...
The Author

Stories

Speedkiller

Rusty is given the tedious job of spraying weedkiller on the rails. Meanwhile, Rheneas has to fetch another coach after a huge influx of visitors, making him late. He has to slow down at a steep hill for some hedgecutters too, spoiling his chances of a good run at it. Because of the weedkiller, Rheneas eventually grinds to a halt and slips down the hill. His crew put sand on the rails and Rheneas makes his way up. Though the passengers have little time to enjoy the scenery at the lake, they are pleased with Rheneas' brave efforts.

Sir Handel's Plan

Sir Handel is jealous when Peter Sam is brought back from Wales especially to help with the engine shortage, and when he is convinced he sees Peter Sam grinning at him from the shed he is furious and deliberately knocks his firebars loose, resulting in his being sent to the shed. However, as the days pass and no one comes, Sir Handel worries he will stay there forever. When the Thin Controller finally comes in one day, Sir Handel confesses and the Thin Controller, thinking quickly, thanks Sir Handel for admitting his mistake and arranges for him to receive some new firebars on the condition that he behaves himself, which, he neglects to tell him, had only been delivered that morning.

Dirty Water

Peter Sam tells Kathy and Lizzie, two young holidaymakers, a story about the water on the Talyllyn Railway. He remembers that something was put to the water to enhance its flavour, but one day he found it awful. His crew were unconcerned, but when he started from a station, a spray of filthy white sludge was blasted out of his funnel. Talyllyn took his train, but unfortunately for him, he had to stay on a siding for the visitors. It was later discovered too much of the special powder was put in the water, and he later got a good washout. Kathy and Lizzie find the story hilarious, and leave the shed in a fit of giggles.

I Name this Engine...

All the gossip on the Skarloey Railway is about the identity of the new engine, but even the details of the naming ceremony are being kept under covers. At last, the day comes and Skarloey is chosen to pull a special train to collect the guests and pull them back to Crovan's Gate. However, on the way back a sow and her piglets stray onto the line, and the guests have to capture them and put them in their field. The train is late, but at last they arrive at the ceremony, and when Mr. Hugh does the naming he is amazed and honoured to discover the engine has been named in his honour.

Characters

Speedkiller

Sir Handel's Plan

Dirty Water

I Name this Engine...

Locations

Speedkiller

Sir Handel's Plan

Dirty Water

I Name this Engine...

Trivia

  • This was the last Railway Series book of a few things:
    • The last book to be published by Kaye & Ward. In 1998, parent company Heinemann Books sold the Railway Series copyright to Britt Allcroft, who gave the rights to publish books to Egmont.
    • The last Railway Series book for eleven years.
    • The last book in which the words "engine" or "engines" is in the title.
    • The last appearance of the Skarloey Railway, as well as its engines, rolling stock, and staff, in the Railway Series.
    • The last Railway Series book where Thomas does not appear since his introduction.
  • This is the only Railway Series book that has not featured any standard gauge engines.
  • This book marks the only appearance of Ivo Hugh.
  • Christopher Awdry acknowledged the help given by members of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society in the preparation of this book.
  • The events of this book took place in 1996.
  • Speedkiller is based on a real event on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.

Goofs

  • In "Speedkiller":
    • Rheneas is depicted as a 0-4-2.
    • In the first illustration, Rusty is seen with a circular window on the left side of his cab. In the fourth illustration an identical window is seen on the other side of his cab where a door should be. 
  • In the fourth illustration of "Dirty Water" the Talyllyn Railway's coaches are really Skarloey Railway coaches.
  • In "I Name this Engine...":
    • In the first illustration, Sir Handel's buffers are round as opposed to their normal oval shape.
    • In the third illustration, Ivo Hugh appears between Duke and Duncan, but his tanks are not covered.
    • In the second and third illustrations, Skarloey's dome is painted red.
    • In the penultimate illustration, the curtain on Ivo Hugh's side is white, but in the final illustration it's purple. What's more, in the third and sixth illustrations Ivo Hugh is missing the blue stripes on the front of his tanks.
    • In the sixth illustration, Duke is missing his coupling hook.
    • Duke is missing his tender.
  • Rusty and Fred are not illustrated at the naming ceremony, though the text says "all the engines except Skarloey" were there.
  • Throughout the book Peter Sam is missing half of his running gear.
Writers Wilbert Awdry | Christopher Awdry | George Awdry | Brian Sibley
Illustrators William Middleton | Reginald Payne | C. Reginald Dalby | John T. Kenney | Gunvor and Peter Edwards | Clive Spong | Stephen Lings
Publishers Edmund Ward | Kaye & Ward | William Heinemann | Egmont Publishing | Random House Books
Narrators Wilbert Awdry | Johnny Morris | Willie Rushton | Ted Robbins | John Gielgud | Andrew Sachs | Michael Angelis
Characters Railway Series characters | Railway Series-exclusive characters | Awdry-created characters
Other The Sad Story of Henry (1953) | The Railway Stories | Eric Marriott
Books W.A. The Three Railway Engines | Thomas the Tank Engine | James the Red Engine | Tank Engine Thomas Again | Troublesome Engines | Henry the Green Engine | Toby the Tram Engine | Gordon the Big Engine | Edward the Blue Engine | Four Little Engines | Percy the Small Engine | The Eight Famous Engines | Duck and the Diesel Engine | The Little Old Engine | The Twin Engines | Branch Line Engines | Gallant Old Engine | Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine | Mountain Engines | Very Old Engines | Main Line Engines | Small Railway Engines | Enterprising Engines | Oliver the Western Engine | Duke the Lost Engine | Tramway Engines
C.A. Really Useful Engines | James and the Diesel Engines | Great Little Engines | More About Thomas the Tank Engine | Gordon the High-Speed Engine | Toby, Trucks and Trouble | Thomas and the Twins | Jock the New Engine | Thomas and the Great Railway Show | Thomas Comes Home | Henry and the Express | Wilbert the Forest Engine | Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines | New Little Engine | Thomas and Victoria | Thomas and his Friends | Barry the Rescue Engine
Other Thomas's Christmas Party | Thomas Comes to Breakfast | Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree | Thomas and the Evil Diesel | Thomas and Gordon Off the Rails | Thomas and the Hurricane | Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection | Thomas the Tank Engine: The New Collection | Annuals | Mini Books | Pop-up Books
Companion Twelve Happy Engines | The Railway Series: Surprise Packet | Railway Map of the Island of Sodor | The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways | The Thomas the Tank Engine Man | Sodor: Reading Between the Lines
Lectures Narrow Gauge Rails in Sodor | Railways of Sodor
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