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- “Really one does not know what to think...such a handsome young engine too...so nice and well mannered.”
- ― The Coaches
Peter Sam, named after the Skarloey Railway 's previous controller, Mr Peter Sam and originally known as Stuart, after his builder, Kerr Stuart, is a red (originally green) narrow gauge saddle tank engine originally of the Mid Sodor Railway. He now works on the Skarloey Railway.
Biography[]
Stuart was built by Kerr Stuart & Co at their California Works in Stoke-on-Trent, England in 1920 to their standard industrial pattern. He was delivered by rail to Cronk and hauled from there to the Mid Sodor Railway's station at Peel Godred by traction engine. Following a pattern of the MSR naming its engines after their builders, he was named "Stuart".[1]
While living on the Mid Sodor Railway, he was cheeky and occasionally made fun of Duke until he was told about what happened to Stanley. One time, he teased Duke because of his age and had to take him and his train to Arlesdale after the tender engine failed. Stuart received his comeuppance during the journey when Duke gave a tremendous effort in helping to pull the train. Stuart was embarrassed by the whole ordeal especially when a boy asked why two engines were working together, to which his father replied that Stuart needed assistance and so Duke came to help.
When the Mid Sodor Railway closed in 1947, he and Falcon were sold to the Sodor Aluminium Company at Peel Godred for an expansion project. Following the project's completion in 1951, they were oiled, greased and sheeted under tarpaulins ready for disposal and stood for a year in the Company's yard. In 1952, they were purchased for the knockdown price of £50 (£25 each) by Sir Handel Lloyd Brown for service on the Skarloey Railway, overhauled and repainted in SR livery at Crovan's Gate Works and renamed Peter Sam and Sir Handel respectively.[2]
Since arriving, Peter Sam has had many adventures. When he was new to the railway, he had a mishap with Henry who jokingly threatened to leave without Peter Sam's passengers if he was late. He left so quickly that he left the Refreshment Lady behind, who explained that Henry was only joking and that he has to wait, as he was a guaranteed connection. One of his more notable story arcs involved his funnel, which was severely damaged after an accident at the incline in 1958 with the slate trucks. In 1961, the funnel was knocked-off as he passed under a tunnel and it was temporarily replaced with a rusty pipe. Peter Sam was soon given a new funnel, a Giesl ejector, which suits him much better and has improved his performance.
When Skarloey and Rheneas' centenary was to feature a duke to open a new part of the line of the railway, Duck told Peter Sam that all Dukes were scrapped, causing Peter Sam to fear that the centenary would be ruined. It was not until the real duke came to open the new loop line that proved him wrong, although Peter Sam was left disappointed as it was not the Duke he and Sir Handel knew. Their Duke was later discovered in 1969 and brought to their railway.
In 1982, Peter Sam, not wanting to miss James' train, damaged his valve gear after he recklessly ploughed through some branches, which got caught in it. Although the passengers and the guard managed to cut him out, his front was left sore for several days.
For most of the 1990s, Peter Sam visited the Talyllyn Railway in Wales. During his visit, he took on bad water and when he got to the station, it sprayed sludge out of his funnel. Unfortunately for him, he had to stay in a siding while Talyllyn took his train, as the visitors wanted to see him. He soon learned that the water used on the Talyllyn Railway had a special powder that was used to enhance its flavour and too much of it was used. Peter Sam was soon cleaned and when he got back home in 1996, he told his story to two young volunteers named Kathy and Lizzie, who found the story very funny.
Personality[]
Peter Sam, named Stuart in his younger days while being brought up under the instruction of Duke, is extremely enthusiastic, eager and bubbly. He can be occasionally cheeky, but is kind-hearted, well-meaning and well-mannered. He can also be somewhat prone to being a little naive at times and perhaps take things a little too literally. With an infectious attitude and high spirits, Peter Sam is kind and hard-working to a fault and seldom grumbles about late hours and/or extra work. Although these traits can get him into trouble sometimes, he still accepts whatever job he gets and is always nice to the coaches and trucks, unlike Sir Handel.
Despite being friendly with everyone, when the bigger engines, such as Henry, tease him or cause him to misunderstand something, he can get very angry and wish to go crook on them.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
Peter Sam is based on the Talyllyn Railway's No. 4, Edward Thomas, a Kerr Stuart Tattoo Class 0-4-2ST that originally worked on the Corris Railway. Interestingly, Edward Thomas only donned the Giesl ejector funnel for a limited time, while Peter Sam has used it since he first received it. Four other Tattoo locomotives are also preserved, including a replica on the Corris Railway.
Livery[]
Peter Sam is painted in the Skarloey Railway (SR)'s standard red livery with blue lining and black wheels. His name is written on his tanks in yellow, while his number (4) is placed on his bunker in black-backed brass plates. He has a black running board and red bufferbeams.
On the Mid Sodor Railway, Peter Sam (then named Stuart) was painted green with black lining. He also had gold nameplates on the sides of his saddle tanks.
In the DVD The Thomas Way, the Mr. Perkins segment features a re-illustrated version of Trucks! In this, Peter Sam is painted dark green, based on the livery his Thomas & Friends counterpart wears.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series
Companion Volumes
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Official Description[]
From Official Media:[3]
| “ | Peter Sam (MSR No.4; SR No.4): A Kerr Stuart standard 0-4-2 saddletank engine built in 1920. He was delivered by rail to Cronk, and hauled thence to the Mid Sodor Railway’s Station at Peel Godred, by traction engine. During service on the MSR he was given the name Stuart, and wore green livery. On the closure of the MSR he was sold to the Sodor Aluminium Company to assist in a construction project they had on hand. When this was completed in 1950, Stuart was oiled, greased and sheeted ready for disposal. He stood for a year in the Company’s Yard before being sold to Sir Handel Brown for service on the Skarloey Railway. Following overhaul at Crovan's Gate he was given SR livery and renamed Peter Sam in honour of the Thin Controller. In 1961 an accident to his chimney gave the Thin Controller and Mr. Hugh the opportunity to replace it with a Geisl Ejector which he still carries, and which has greatly improved his performance, though not his looks. | ” |
From Official Media:[4]
| “ | Peter Sam (4): Built in 1920 and delivered by rail to Cronk, Peter Sam is a 0-4-2 saddletank to his builder's (Kerr, Stuart) standard industrial pattern. He too was built for the Mid Sodor Railway, where his livery was green and, following the pattern of tue MSR's naming their engines after their builders, he became Stuart. Like Sir Handel he came to the Skarloey by way of the Sodor Aluminium Company, and was named after Peter Sam the Thin Controller. An accident in 1961 allowed an experiment - also carried out on the Talyllyn - with a Giesl ejector, though, unlike the Talyllyn example on Edward Thomas, his is still in use. He spent much of the 1990s on loan to the Talyllyn. A similar locomotive has recently been built for the Corris Railway in Mid-Wales. | ” |
Quotes[]
- “I'm Peter Sam, I'm running this line! I'm Peter Sam, I'm running this line!”
- ― Peter Sam singing happily, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Four Little Engines
- “Peter Sam's said again and again,
his new funnel will put ours to shame.
He went into the tunnel
lost his old funnel.
Now his famous new funnel's a drain!” - ― Sir Handel teasing Peter Sam, Special Funnel, Gallant Old Engine
References[]
- ↑ RWS "Sodor: Reading Between the Lines" p. 13
- ↑ RWS "The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways" p. 82 & p. 133
- ↑ RWS "The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways" (1987)
- ↑ RWS "Sodor: Reading Between the Lines" (2005)
| Locomotives | Steam | Skarloey | Rheneas | Sir Handel | Peter Sam | Duncan | Ivo Hugh | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | Rusty | Fred | | |
| Other | Ivo's Flying Bedstead | Skarloey Funicular Railway Cars | |
| Rolling Stock | Passenger | Agnes, Ruth, Jemima, Lucy and Beatrice | Ada, Jane and Mabel | Cora | Gertrude and Millicent | Saloon Coaches | Quarrymen's Coaches |
| Goods | Slate Trucks | Open End Door Wagons | Plank Trucks | V-Tipper Wagons | Side Tipping Wagons | Mineral Wagons | Vans | |
| People | The Owner (Sir Handel Brown I, Sir Handel Brown II) | The Thin Controller (Mr. Mack, Mr. Robert Sam, Mr. Peter Sam, Mr. Roger Sam) | Mr. Hugh (David Hugh I, Ivo Hugh, David Hugh II) | |
| Infrastructure | Stations | Crovan's Gate | Cros-ny-Cuirn | Glennock | Rheneas | Lakeside | Skarloey |
| Sheds | Skarloey Railway Engine Sheds | |
| Tunnels and Bridges | Rheneas Bridge | Rheneas Tunnel | Rheneas Viaduct | |
| Locomotives | Duke | Stanley | Falcon | Stuart | Albert | Jim | Tim | The Mine Engine | Alfred* | Gerry* | John* | Jennings* | Atlas* |
|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | Cora | Mid Sodor Railway Coaches | Saloon Coaches |
| Trains | The Picnic | The Parliamentary | The Horse and Cart |
| People | The Mid Sodor Railway Manager |
| Stations | Arlesburgh Harbour | Arlesburgh Bridge Street | Ffarquhar Road | Marthwaite | Arlesdale Green | Arlesdale | Cas-ny-Hawin | Ulfstead Road | Ballamoddey | King Orry's Bridge |