In The Railway Series, the Sodor China Clay Company have privately-owned rolling stock.
China Clay Mineral Wagons[]
The trucks are used for transporting China clay down from the Clay Pits. They are first loaded with China clay and are taken up to Brendam Docks by Bill and Ben. The clay is then loaded onto a ship and is taken to the Mainland.
The mineral wagons were gradually phased out and replaced with the standard 13 ton China Clay wagons.
Biography[]
The Railway Series[]
BoCo once accidentally took Bill and Ben's trucks. In an effort to retrieve their trucks back, the twins decided to play a trick on him.[2]
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The mineral wagons are based British Railways 16-ton mineral wagons. These wagons were often used to transport loose mineral goods such as coal and ore.
Livery[]
The mineral trucks are painted in different liveries, such as blue, red, green, pink and brown, accompanied with 'SODOR CHINA CLAY' and 'BRENDAM' on their sides in white. These trucks also have numbers.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series
Companion Volumes
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Official Description[]
From Official Media:[1]
| “ | Sodor China Clay Cars: These cars understand the importance of carrying the much needed supply of China Clay which is required for making pottery, paint, paper, and plenty other useful things. | ” |
Trivia[]
- On the Wooden Railway toys, the number 3547 on the red china clay truck refers to Wooden Railway designer Roy Wilson's birthday, March 5, 1947, and the number 5272 on the green china clay truck refers to his eldest son's birthday, May 2, 1972.
Merchandise[]
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
- Bachmann (coming soon; as 7-Plank Trucks)
China Clay Wagons[]
These trucks are used for transporting China clay down from the Clay Pits. They are first loaded with China clay and are taken up to Brendam Docks by Bill and Ben. The clay is then loaded onto a ship and is taken to the Mainland. Unlike their predecessors, they had covered "hoods" used to keep the clay dry.
Biography[]
The Railway Series[]
Some of these trucks once broke away from Edward and derailed when travelling on some bumpy rails. Edward did not realise this until Trevor called out to him. The guard applied the brakes, preventing a nasty accident.[3]
While passing through the "Drain" with a load of trucks, Ben was swamped by a wave that extinguished his fire. While Bill pulled away his trucks, Thomas tugged Ben out of the water.[4]
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The China clay trucks are based on BR 13 ton China Clay wagons.
Livery[]
The mineral trucks are painted in different liveries were typically painted brown and grey with light brown and blue "hoods". These trucks also have white numbering.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series
Companion Volumes |
China Clay Tankers[]
These tankers are used for transporting wet clay. They are filled with wet clay and taken to Brendam and beyond.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
These tankers are based on the 20 ton Anchor mounted tank wagons.
Livery[]
The tankers are painted steel grey.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series[]
Companion Volumes[]
- 1976 - Famous Engines
- 2007 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The New Collection
China Clay Brake Vans[]
The brake vans are added to the back of a goods train and a guard rides in it.
Each brake van is equipped with a strong brake to assist with slowing and stopping the train. From here, the guard can keep an eye on the train in case of problems, such as hot axle boxes, or trucks becoming uncoupled while running.
However, Bill and Ben also use the brake vans as sort of carriages to take railway enthusiasts on a special train known as a "brake van special" where they tour around the China Clay Works.
Biography[]
The Railway Series[]
Bill and Ben once took a party of railway enthusiasts in a "brake van special" for a tour of the China Clay Works. They later boarded the twins' brake vans and travelled to the junction to board Edward's coaches.[5]
When some trucks broke away from the tail end of Edward's train, the guard applied the brakes, preventing a nasty accident.[6]
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The brake vans are based on the North Eastern Railway 20 ton brake vans.
Livery[]
The brake vans are painted red accompanied with 'SODOR CHINA CLAY' on their sides in white. They also have numbers on their front canopies. There are also plain brown brake vans.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series
Companion Volumes
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 T&F Wooden Railway - Sodor China Clay Trucks
- ↑ The Railway Series: Main Line Engines "The Diseasel"
- ↑ The Railway Series: Thomas and the Twins "Trevor Helps Out"
- ↑ The Railway Series: Thomas and the Twins "Down the Drain"
- ↑ The Railway Series: Main Line Engines "Edward's Exploit"
- ↑ The Railway Series: Thomas and the Twins "Trevor Helps Out"
| Locomotives | Bill and Ben | Derek** | Marion** | Timothy** |
|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | Trucks | Brake Vans | Mine Trolleys |
| People | Sir Topham Hatt** |
| Locations | Sodor China Clay Company | The "Drain" | Bill and Ben's Shed |
| Locomotives | Steam | Edward | Donald and Douglas | W&SR Engines |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | BoCo | |
| Non-Rail Vehicles | Trevor | |
| People | The Vicar of Wellsworth | |
| Affiliates | Sodor China Clay Company (Bill and Ben) | |
| Stations | Wellsworth | Suddery | Brendam | |