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List of [[Talyllyn Railway]] locomotives who have appeared in ''[[The Railway Series]]'' and ''[[Thomas & Friends]]'' media. For a comprehensive list on all locomotives - [[Wikipedia:List of Talyllyn Railway rolling stock|click here]].

==''Talyllyn''==
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Talyllyn
|image1 = File:MainTalyllynRWS.png
|first_appearance = [[The Little Old Engine]] {{Note|1959}}
|last_appearance = [[Great Little Engines]] {{Note|1985}}
|name = Talyllyn
|gender = Male {{RWS}}
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]<br>{{Flag|en}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|England]] {{Note|built}}
|relative(s) = * [[Skarloey (RWS)|Skarloey]] {{Note|twin}}
* [[#Dolgoch|Dolgoch]] {{Note|brother}}
* [[Rheneas (RWS)|Rheneas]] {{Note|brother}}
|basis = [[w:c:locomotive:Fletcher,_Jennings_%26_Co._C_Class|Fletcher Jennings Class C]]
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Steam
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = Saddle tank engine
|fuel_type = Coal
|configuration = * 0-4-2ST
* 0-4-0ST {{Formerly}}
|wheels = * 6
* 4 {{Formerly}}
|top_speed = 35 mph {{Note|56 kph}}
|designer(s) = Henry A. Fletcher
|builder(s) = [[Fletcher, Jennings & Co.]]
|year_built = 1864
|number = TR 1
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
}}'''Talyllyn''' is a narrow gauge saddle tank engine and the oldest engine on the [[Talyllyn Railway]]. Talyllyn is the real-life counterpart of [[Skarloey (RWS)|Skarloey]] and is his twin in ''[[The Railway Series]]''.

===Biography===
Talyllyn was built alongside his twin Skarloey in 1864 by Fletcher, Jennings & Co. at the Lowca Engineering Works. {{Ref|[[The Railway Series|RWS]] #20: ''[[Very Old Engines]]'' - "[[Very Old Engines#Crosspatch|Crosspatch]]"}} Skarloey was sent to the [[Skarloey Railway (RWS)|Skarloey Railway]] on [[Island of Sodor (RWS)|Sodor]], while Talyllyn went to the Talyllyn Railway in [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]. Two years later, he was joined by [[#Dolgoch|Dolgoch]].

In 1952, Talyllyn needed a much-needed overhaul and in 1957 was sent to Gibbons Bros. Ltd. in England, where he reunited with his twin Skarloey, who was there for the same purpose, for the first time in some 60 years. According to Skarloey, when the [[workmen]] saw them together, they laughed and called them their "Little Old Twins". Skarloey would often talk about his twin to the Skarloey Railway engines and staff.

In 1964, Talyllyn and Skarloey celebrated their 100th birthday on their respective railways. Skarloey and Rheneas wished him and Dolgoch "''dry rails and good runnings''" from a far.

When [[Sir Handel (RWS)|Sir Handel]] visited the Talyllyn Railway in 1982-1984, the other engines told him Talyllyn was being mended in another part of the shed, so Sir Handel did not have a chance to meet him. However, Sir Handel admired Talyllyn's railway. In 1988-1996, during his visit to the Talyllyn Railway, [[Peter Sam (RWS)|Peter Sam]] became ill after drinking dirty water, and Talyllyn had to rescue Peter Sam's passenger train.

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life History====
Originally built in 1864 by [[Fletcher, Jennings & Co.]] of Whitehaven as a Class A 0-4-0ST, Talyllyn had a short wheelbase and long rear overhang which led to its rapid conversion to a Class C 0-4-2ST. As the more popular of the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s two original engines, Talyllyn was in very poor condition by 1945 when it was laid aside. It was rebuilt in 1957-58 by Gibbons Bros. Ltd., but proved problematic and has undergone considerable modification since then, resulting in much improved performance.

In April 2014, Talyllyn's right-hand side connecting rod broke, which resulted into it being sent to the [[Ffestiniog Railway]] for the connecting rod to be mended, and a bottom-end overhaul to be carried out at the Boston Lodge Works. In August of that year, Talyllyn returned to service, and on 24 September, it celebrated its 150th birthday in grand style alongside [[#Dolgoch|Dolgoch]].

In 2018, Talyllyn went through an overhaul due to its boiler ticket being expired. On 24 September 2022, it was revealed that Talyllyn would return in a Great Eastern Railway blue livery once its overhaul is complete. On May 2024, after its six-year overhaul, Talyllyn has finally returned to service in its new GER blue livery.
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File:RealTalyllyn.jpg|The real Talyllyn
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====Livery====
In his appearances in ''The Railway Series'', Talyllyn is painted in the Talyllyn Railway deep bronze green with black and yellow lining livery. He also has brass fittings. He has red and brass name, number (1) and builder's plates on the sides of his cab. His buffer beams are painted red with dark grey buffers.

The real Talyllyn is currently painted in Great Eastern Railway blue with red lining, blue wheels, and "'''TAL-Y-LLYN'''" painted on the sides of its water tank in light yellow. Previously, Talyllyn was painted Indian red with black and white lining, red wheels and "'''TAL-Y-LLYN'''" also painted on the sides of its water tank in light yellow. Talyllyn was also painted in LNWR black with white and red lining livery. It had cast brass nameplates with red infills on both sides of its cab.

===Appearances===
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Railway Series=
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===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[The Little Old Engine]]''' - [[The Little Old Engine#Little Old Twins|Little Old Twins]] {{Does not speak}}
* '''[[Very Old Engines]]''' - [[Very Old Engines#Crosspatch|Crosspatch]] {{Does not speak}} and [[Very Old Engines#Ducks and Dukes|Duck and Dukes]] {{Does not speak}}
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Paitence is a Virtue|Patience is a Virtue]] {{Mentioned}} and [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{Does not speak}}
* '''[[New Little Engine]]''' - [[New Little Engine#Dirty Water|Dirty Water]] {{Mentioned}}

====Companion Volumes====
* '''1972''' - [[The Railway Series: Surprise Packet]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1979''' - [[Annuals#1979|Annual: The Talyllyn Railway]]
* '''1980''' - [[Annuals#1980|Annual]]
* '''1985''' - [[More Engine Stories]] {{Note|mentioned in foreword}}
* '''1987''' - [[The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1995''' - [[The Thomas the Tank Engine Man]] and [[Thomas the Tank Engine Book Club]] {{does not speak}}
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
}}|-|Other Media=
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===Books===
* '''2018''' - [[Character Encyclopedia]] {{note|photograph}}

===Miscellaneous===
* '''1997''' - [[Postcards and Stamps]]
* '''1998''' - [[Ertl_Company#Collector_Cards|Collector Cards: Skarloey]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}
* '''2002''' - [[Trading Cards|Trading Cards: Skarloey]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}

===Documentaries===
* '''2005''' - [[Hashire! The "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends" Steam Locomotive is Alive!]]
* '''2015''' - [[Secret Journey of Thomas the Tank Engine]] and [[Original 70th Anniversary History Time Travel]]

Talyllyn is referred to as "''a modified Fletcher, Jennings & Co. 0-4-0ST narrow gauge engine''" on Skarloey's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]{{Ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210509165244/https://play.mattel.com/thomas-and-friends/en-us/engines/skarloey Skarloey's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}.
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===Trivia===
[[File:TalyllynRailwaySeriesJapanArt.png|thumb|right|180px|Talyllyn illustrated with a face.]]
* In the audiobook, ''[[The Railway Stories: The Little Old Engine and other stories]]'', Talyllyn is pronounced as "Taly Lyn".
* Talyllyn's name means "Brow of the Lake" in Welsh.
* Talyllyn was built at [[Fletcher, Jennings & Co.]] at Whitehaven, the same place as [[Captain Baxter]] and [[#Dolgoch|Dolgoch]] (as well as [[Skarloey (RWS)|Skarloey]] and [[Rheneas (RWS)|Rheneas]] in ''[[The Railway Series]]'')
* In ''The Railway Series'', Talyllyn has never been depicted with a face; however, artwork on a [[Japan|Japanese]] box set for ''The Railway Series'' depicts Talyllyn with a face. This face resembles one of [[Thomas (RWS)|Thomas]]' illustrated by [[C. Reginald Dalby]].
* Talyllyn has been used to portray Skarloey at [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
* [[Bachmann]] released the Hon30 scale Talyllyn in three liveries (red, green, and black), utilising the same tooling used for [[Skarloey (T&F)|Skarloey]] (minus the face).
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==''Dolgoch''==
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Dolgoch
|image1 = File:MainDolgochRWS.png
|first_appearance = [[Very Old Engines]] {{Note|1965}}
|last_appearance = [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Note|1987}}
|name = * Dolgoch
* Pretoria {{Formerly}}
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]<br>{{Flag|en}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|England]] {{Note|built}}
|relative(s) = 
* [[Rheneas (RWS)|Rheneas]] {{Note|twin}}
* [[#Talyllyn|Talyllyn]] {{Note|brother}}
* [[Skarloey (RWS)|Skarloey]] {{Note|brother}}
|gender=Male {{RWS}}
|basis = [[w:c:locomotive:Fletcher, Jennings & Co. BB Class|Fletcher Jennings Class Bb]]
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Steam
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = Well tank engine
|fuel_type = Coal
|configuration = 0-4-0WT
|wheels = 4
|top_speed = 35 mph {{Note|56 kph}}
|designer(s) = Henry A. Fletcher
|builder(s) = [[Fletcher, Jennings & Co.]]
|year_built = 1866
|number = TR 2
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
}}'''Dolgoch''' is a narrow gauge well tank engine and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s second engine. Dolgoch is the real-life counterpart of [[Rheneas (RWS)|Rheneas]], and is the twin of him in ''[[The Railway Series]]''.

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life History====
Dolgoch was built in 1866 by [[Fletcher, Jennings & Co.]], but to a very different design to that of [[#Talyllyn|Talyllyn]]. It is a Class Bb 0-4-0 tank engine with both a back tank (behind the cab) and a well tank (between the frames). The long wheelbase allows the firebox to sit in front of the rear axle, with Fletcher's Patent inside valve gear driven off the front axle, a particularly inaccessible arrangement. Between 1900 and 1914, it was renamed Pretoria, in celebration of the relief to the township of Pretoria in South Africa by Lord Roberts during the Boer War. In increasingly decrepit condition, Dolgoch continued to operate the service single-handedly until 1952 when [[#Edward Thomas|Edward Thomas]] became available and was then the subject of a prolonged overhaul between 1954 and 1963.

Dolgoch returned to service in late 1999 after a major overhaul involving firebox repairs and an extensive mechanical overhaul; as part of the overhaul it has been fitted with air braking equipment, the last steam engine on the [[Talyllyn Railway]] to be fitted.

=====Overhaul and Appeal=====
During Autumn 2009, the Talyllyn Railway booked Dolgoch for an overhaul. To ensure that Dolgoch was repaired by May 2011, which marked the 60th anniversary of railway preservation, "Steam Railway" magazine launched an appeal to raise funds for Dolgoch's next overhaul, which includes a new boiler to its original design. However, whilst the appeal was being made, an examination of Dolgoch showed that it had a crack in its rear tube plate, which forced it to be withdrawn for overhaul earlier than expected. Luckily though, by January 2010, thanks to the readers of "Steam Railway" magazine, the Dolgoch appeal was so successful that the overhaul was able to commence. During the second week in February, Dolgoch was dismantled for the removal of its boiler from its frames. Then, its boiler was lifted from its frames on 23 February 2010.

On 22 March 2011, Dolgoch's new boiler, built in the Severn Valley Railway's Boiler Shop in Bridgnorth, was completed with a new smokebox and passed its steam test eleven days after. On 28 April 2011, the boiler was back at the Talyllyn Railway for Dolgoch's overhaul to be completed. Following completion of its overhaul, Dolgoch is now back in working service and attended the 60th anniversary of railway preservation on 14 May 2011.

During 2012, Dolgoch took part in the third annual Steel, Steam and Stars event at the Llangollen Railway where it ran on a dual-gauge length of track at Carrog station with the [[Ffestiniog Railway]]'s [[Palmerston]].
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File:Dolgoch2014.jpg|The real Dolgoch
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====Livery====
The railway's preservation society painted Dolgoch in mid brunswick green in 1953. Starting in the 1990's, it wore Apple Green in reference to the livery that it had when the preservationists saved the railway. Between 2008 and 2014, it was painted in Crimson Lake. In January 2015, Dolgoch and Talyllyn were painted Indian red in honour of the railway's 150th anniversary. As of September 2024, Dolgoch is currently painted in the Talyllyn Railway deep bronze green with black and yellow lining livery.

===Appearances===
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Railway Series=
{{Scroll box|
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Gallant Old Engine]]''' - [[Gallant Old Engine#Gallant Old Engine|Gallant Old Engine]] {{Note|mentioned in foreward}}
* '''[[Very Old Engines]]''' - [[Very Old Engines#Crosspatch|Crosspatch]] {{Not seen}} and [[Very Old Engines#Duck and Dukes|Duck and Dukes]] {{Does not speak}}
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}

====Companion Volumes====
* '''1972''' - [[The Railway Series: Surprise Packet]] {{does not speak}}
* '''1979''' - [[Annuals#1979|Annual: The Talyllyn Railway]]
* '''1980''' - [[Annuals#1980|Annual]]
* '''1985''' - [[More Engine Stories]] {{Note|mentioned in foreword}}
* '''1987''' - [[The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1995''' - [[The Thomas the Tank Engine Man]] {{Mentioned}} and [[Thomas the Tank Engine Book Club]] {{does not speak}}
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
}}|-|Other Media=
{{Scroll box|
===Books===
* '''2018''' - [[Character Encyclopedia]] {{note|photograph}}

===Miscellaneous===
* '''1997''' - [[Postcards and Stamps]]
* '''1998''' - [[Ertl_Company#Collector_Cards|Collector Cards: Rheneas]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}

===Documentaries===
* '''2005''' - [[Hashire! The "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends" Steam Locomotive is Alive!]]
* '''2015''' - [[Secret Journey of Thomas the Tank Engine]] and [[Original 70th Anniversary History Time Travel]]

Dolgoch is referred to as "''a Fletcher, Jennings & Co. 0-4-0ST narrow gauge engine''" on Rheneas and Smudger's Engine Depot pages on [[The Official Website]]{{Ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210509165244/https://play.mattel.com/thomas-and-friends/en-us/engines/rheneas Rheneas' Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20100124112016/http://www.thomasandfriends.com/uk/Thomas.mvc/EngineDetail/Smudger Smudger's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}.
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===Trivia===
* Dolgoch's name means "Red Meadow" in Welsh.
* Dolgoch was built at Fletcher, Jennings & Co. at Whitehaven, the same place where Talyllyn and [[Captain Baxter]] were built (as well as Skarloey and Rheneas in ''The Railway Series'').
* Dolgoch was named "Pretoria" for a short while in the early 20th century in celebration of said city's relief during the [[Wikipedia:Second Boer War|Boer War]].
* The firefly formation of [[Rusty's Ghost Engine]] seen in the [[fifth series]] episode, [[Duncan Gets Spooked]] resembles Dolgoch.
* Dolgoch has been used to portray Rheneas and [[Smudger]] at [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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==''Sir Haydn''==
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Sir Haydn
|image1 = File:SirHaydn.png
|name = Sir Haydn
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]<br>{{Flag|en}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|England]] {{Note|built}}
|gender = Male
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Steam
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = Saddle tank engine
|fuel_type = Coal 
|configuration = * 0-4-2ST
* 0-4-0ST {{Formerly}}
|wheels = * 6
* 4 {{Formerly}}
|top_speed = 30 mph {{Note|48 kph}}
|designer(s) = Henry Hughes
|builder(s) = [[Wikipedia:Brush Traction|Hughes' Locomotive and Tramway Engine Works Ltd.]]
|year_built = 1878
|number = CR/TR 3
|railway = * [[Talyllyn Railway]]
* [[Corris Railway]] {{Formerly}}
}}'''Sir Haydn''' is a narrow gauge saddle tank engine and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s third engine. It originally worked on the [[Corris Railway]]. Sir Haydn is the real-life counterpart of [[Sir Handel (RWS)|Sir Handel]].

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life History====
Sir Haydn is a 0-4-2ST (formerly a 0-4-0ST) built in 1878 by the Hughes' Loco and Tramway Engine Works Ltd. It worked on the nearby Corris Railway until the closure of that line in 1948. In 1951, it was purchased by the Talyllyn Railway, along with the other surviving Corris engine, who became [[#Edward Thomas|Edward Thomas]], and was named after the line's late owner, Sir Henry Haydn Jones. The precarious state of the track meant it was not often used for the first few years, and firebox problems caused its withdrawal in 1957. It re-entered service in 1968.

In the early 1980s, the Talyllyn Railway was experiencing a slowdown in terms of traffic and visitors. In a bid to stem the decline, the railway sought ways to appeal to the public and give them more of a reason to visit. It was decided to repaint Sir Haydn into the guise of Sir Handel for the 1982 season, though it was met with apprehension by some enthusiasts. The Rev. W. Awdry gave his blessing and with co-operation from the publishers, [[Kaye & Ward]], the launch date was set for 3 July 1982. Numerous journalists were present at the event and the Rev. W. Awdry attended as a "representative" of Sir Handel Brown, and explained that the reason for Sir Handel's presence was that Sir Haydn needed repairs and that the [[Skarloey Railway (RWS)|Skarloey Railway]] had lent the Talyllyn Sir Handel. The venture was so successful that "Sir Handel" remained on the Talyllyn until 1984, at which point Sir Haydn was repainted back into its regular livery. The following year, the events were included in ''[[The Railway Series]]'' book, ''[[Great Little Engines]]'', written by [[Christopher Awdry]].

From 1988, an engine from the Talyllyn Railway would be repainted into its counterpart on the Skarloey Railway annually starting with Edward Thomas as Peter Sam, who was replaced by Douglas as Duncan in 2000, with the events being branded as "Duncan Days". Soon afterwards, Sir Haydn was repainted into its Corris red livery, and it was decided to run both "Duncan" and "Sir Handel" together on "Duncan Days". Following Douglas' withdrawal for overhaul in 2008, Sir Haydn would act as the main Skarloey engine until its own withdrawal for overhaul in April 2012, with Douglas reassuming the role upon its return a year later.

In April 2012, Sir Haydn made its second visit to the Corris Railway and worked there until 17 May 2012 when its boiler certificate expired. However, it remained at the Corris Railway for the rest of the summer as a static exhibit to generate interest in the Corris Railway's plans for their next new-build engine; a copy of Sir Haydn. During 2013, Sir Haydn toured railways across [[The Mainland (RWS)|Great Britain]] to raise funds for an overhaul. After this, it returned to the Talyllyn Railway in March 2015, where it had one final public appearance before going in for its overhaul. Sir Haydn was stored (interestingly enough with the "Sir Handel" nameplate decal on one side of its saddle tank) in the sheds at Pendre, awaiting an overhaul.

In Autumn 2015, Sir Haydn was transferred from the Talyllyn Railway to the workshops of the Vale of Rheidol Railway in Aberystwyth for its overhaul to be carried out. Its overhaul was completed in April 2018 in time for his 140th anniversary.

====Livery====
Sir Haydn is currently painted in the Talyllyn Railway deep bronze green with black and yellow lining livery. Previously, it was painted in Indian red with black and gold lining. It has a brass number plate that is backed in black and green, placed on the sides of its cab. Its number (3) is on them, also in brass. It has previously worn the livery of the [[Corris Railway]], its original railway, for many years on the Talyllyn.

===Appearances===
<tabber>
Railway Series=
{{Scroll box|
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}

====Companion Volumes====
* '''1972''' - [[The Railway Series: Surprise Packet]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1979''' - [[Annuals#1979|Annual: The Talyllyn Railway]]
* '''1985''' - [[More Engine Stories]] {{Note|mentioned in foreword}}
* '''1987''' - [[The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1995''' - [[The Thomas the Tank Engine Man]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
}}|-|Other Media=
{{Scroll box|
===Books===
* '''2018''' - [[Character Encyclopedia]] {{note|photograph}}

===Miscellaneous===
* '''1997''' - [[Postcards and Stamps]] {{note|disguised as Sir Handel}}
* '''1998''' - [[Ertl_Company#Collector_Cards|Collector Cards: Sir Handel]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}
* '''2003''' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201215181614/https://trlottte.com/chattering.htm Corris-Pondent] {{note|as Hugh}}

===Documentaries===
* '''2015''' - [[Original 70th Anniversary History Time Travel]]

Sir Haydn is referred to as "''a modified Hughes' Loco & Tramway Engine Works Ltd 0-4-0ST narrow gauge engine''" on Sir Handel's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]{{Ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210509160705/https://play.mattel.com/thomas-and-friends/en-us/engines/sir-handel Sir Handel's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}.
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===Trivia===
[[File:Hugh.png|thumb|right|180px|Sir Haydn as "''Hugh''" in ''Hugh Goes Sliding''.]]
* A book named ''[[:File:HughGoesSliding.jpg|Hugh Goes Sliding]]'', written by [[Christopher Awdry]], featured Sir Haydn and [[Edward Thomas]] working on the Corris Railway. It was based on a true life event, reminiscent of ''[[The Railway Series]]''. It implies that before being purchased by the Talyllyn Railway, Sir Haydn was named "'''Hugh'''" after his designer Henry Hughes. Hugh was also featured in a story for the Corris Railway's newsletter, known as the "Corris-Pondent" alongside [[Cora]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20201215181614/https://trlottte.com/chattering.htm Corris-Pondent}}
* A derailment involving Sir Haydn on the [[Talyllyn Railway]] inspired its counterpart in ''The Railway Series'', Sir Handel to have quite a few similar accidents in both ''The Railway Series'' and ''[[Thomas & Friends]]'' television series. Sir Handel being left in the shed was likewise inspired by Sir Haydn being withdrawn in 1958 due to many difficulties with it.
* Sir Haydn has been used to portray Sir Handel at [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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==''Edward Thomas''==
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Edward Thomas
|image1 = File:EdwardThomas.png
|name = Edward Thomas
|country_of_origin ={{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]|<br>{{Flag|en}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|England]] {{Note|built}}
|gender = Male
|basis = Kerr Stuart Tattoo
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Steam
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = Saddle tank engine
|fuel_type = Coal 
|configuration = 0-4-2ST
|wheels = 6
|top_speed = 30 mph {{note|48 kph}}
|designer(s) = [[Wikipedia:Kerr, Stuart and Company|Kerr, Stuart and Company Ltd]]
|builder(s) = California Works
|year_built = 1921
|number = CR/TR 4
|railway = * [[Talyllyn Railway]]
* [[Corris Railway]] {{Formerly}}
}}'''Edward Thomas''' is a narrow gauge saddle tank engine and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s fourth engine. Edward Thomas originally worked on the [[Corris Railway]]. Edward Thomas is the real-life counterpart of [[Peter Sam (RWS)|Peter Sam]].

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life History====
Edward Thomas is a 0-4-2ST built in 1921 by Kerr, Stuart and Company Ltd. It worked on the Corris Railway, along with [[#Sir Haydn|Sir Haydn]], until the line's closure in 1948. Edward Thomas was purchased by the Talyllyn Railway in 1951 and named after its former manager. After repairs were carried out by the Hunslet Engine Co., the engine entered service on the Talyllyn Railway in 1952 and has proved most successful. From 1958 until 1969, a Giesl ejector was fitted instead of a conventional chimney, the first such installation in the British Isles.

Following the success of Sir Haydn's stint as Sir Handel between 1982 and 1984, in 1988 it was decided to repaint Edward Thomas into Peter Sam. A ceremony was held on the 14 May 1988, where the Rev. W. Awdry, acting as the "representative" of Sir Handel Brown, handed over "Peter Sam" to the Talyllyn Railway, supported by his son [[Christopher Awdry]] and grandson Richard. "Peter Sam" would spend twelve years on the Talyllyn Railway, during which he became involved in a dispute with [[The Britt Allcroft Company]] following the launch of [[Days Out with Thomas]], as Allcroft wanted the Talyllyn to pay licensing fees like other heritage railways. In 1993, an agreement was reached and in 1996, "Peter Sam's" visit to the Talyllyn Railway was featured in ''The Railway Series'' book, ''[[New Little Engine]]''. In 2000, Douglas took over as [[Duncan (RWS)|Duncan]] for Skarloey events, now named "Duncan Days", and Edward Thomas was withdrawn for overhaul.

Edward Thomas was then repainted into the British Railways livery of black, the livery it might have acquired had the Corris line survived a little longer. An extensive overhaul, which included the fitting of a new boiler, was completed in late May 2004, and the engine returned to public service on the thirtieth of that month as "Edward Thomas" in unlined green livery. Following Sir Haydn taking over as main Skarloey engine in 2008, Edward Thomas would occasionally be dressed up as Peter Sam before taking over as main Skarloey engine from Douglas (who reassumed the role in 2013) in 2016, with the events being rebranded as "Peter Sam's Party". Unlike previous times, Edward Thomas was not repainted into Peter Sam's red livery from ''The Railway Series'' and remained in its regular green livery and was only dressed up for the special events. A new face was also made for it, based on the face of former manager and namesake Edward Thomas.

In 2023, Edward Thomas was taken for overhaul, it returned in 2024 painted works grey.

====Livery====
Edward Thomas is currently running in the Works Grey.  Its buffer beams are painted red with black buffers.

===Appearances===
<tabber>
Railway Series=
{{Scroll box|
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}

====Companion Volumes====
* '''1972''' - [[The Railway Series: Surprise Packet]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1979''' - [[Annuals#1979|Annual: The Talyllyn Railway]]
* '''1985''' - [[More Engine Stories]] {{Note|mentioned in foreword}}
* '''1995''' - [[The Thomas the Tank Engine Man]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
}}|-|Other Media=
{{Scroll box|
===Books===
* '''2018''' - [[Character Encyclopedia]] {{note|photograph}}

===Miscellaneous===
* '''1997''' - [[Postcards and Stamps]] {{note|disguised as Peter Sam}}
* '''1998''' - [[Ertl_Company#Collector_Cards|Collector Cards: Peter Sam]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}
* '''2003''' - [https://web.archive.org/web/20201215181614/https://trlottte.com/chattering.htm Corris-Pondent] {{note|as Kerr}}

===Documentaries===
* '''2015''' - [[Original 70th Anniversary History Time Travel]]

Edward Thomas is referred to as "''a Kerr, Stuart & Co. Ltd. 0-4-2ST narrow gauge engine''" on Peter Sam's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]{{Ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210509172009/https://play.mattel.com/thomas-and-friends/en-us/engines/peter-sam Peter Sam's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}.
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===Trivia===
[[File:Kerr.png|thumb|right|180px|Edward Thomas as "''Kerr''" in ''Hugh Goes Sliding''.]]
* A book named ''[[:File:HughGoesSliding.jpg|Hugh Goes Sliding]]'', written by [[Christopher Awdry]], featured Sir Haydn and Edward Thomas working on the Corris Railway. It was based on a true life event, reminiscent of ''[[The Railway Series]]''. It implies that before being purchased by the Talyllyn Railway, Edward Thomas was named "''Kerr''" after his designer Kerr Stuart. Kerr was also featured in a story for the Corris Railway's newsletter, known as the "Corris-Pondent" alongside [[Cora]].{{ref|https://trlottte.com/chattering.htm Corris-Pondent}}
* Edward Thomas has been used to portray Peter Sam (and [[Stuart]]) in [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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==''Midlander''==
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Midlander
|image1 = <gallery>
File:Midlander.png|II
File:Midlander1.png|I
</gallery>
|name = Midlander
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]<br>{{flag|en}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|England]] {{Note|built}}
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Diesel–mechanical
|vehicle = Locomotive
|fuel_type = Diesel
|configuration = 4wDM
|wheels = 4
|top_speed = 30 mph {{Note|48 kph}}
|builder(s) = Ruston & Hornsby
|year_built = 1941
|number = TR 5
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
|company = Jee's Quarry {{Formerly}}
}}'''Midlander''' is a little narrow gauge diesel and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s fifth engine. Midlander is the real-life counterpart of [[Rusty (RWS)|Rusty]].

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life History====
Midlander was built in 1941 by Ruston & Hornsby. It was purchased from Jee's Quarry in 1957 by the Talyllyn Railway. It was rebuilt during its time on the Talyllyn, re-entering service in 1980. Like its [[Sudrian]] [[Rusty|counterpart]], Midlander is used for maintenance work as well as odd jobs around the Talyllyn Railway.

====Livery====
Midlander is painted a forest green livery with red buffer beams and a brass number plate that is backed in black.

===Appearances===
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Railway Series=
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===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}

====Companion Volumes====
* '''1972''' - [[The Railway Series: Surprise Packet]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1979''' - [[Annuals#1979|Annual: The Talyllyn Railway]]
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
}}|-|Other Media=
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===Miscellaneous===
* '''1998''' - [[Ertl_Company#Collector_Cards|Collector Cards: Rusty]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}

Midlander is referred to as "''a Ruston & Hornsby 4wDM narrow gauge engine''" on Rusty's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]{{Ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210509165244/https://play.mattel.com/thomas-and-friends/en-us/engines/rusty Rusty's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}.
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===Audio Files===
===Whistle===
{| class="wikitable" style="margin-left:15px; width: 85%; text-align:center;"
!Sound Effect
! width="163px" |Notes
! width="163px" |
|-
|[[File:Midlander's Whistle.mp3|center]]
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|}

===Trivia===
* Unlike Rusty, Midlander has had a complete rebuild.
* Midlander has been used to portray Rusty at [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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==''Douglas''==
{{Otheruses1|Donald and Douglas}}
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Douglas
|image1 = File:Douglas(narrowgauge).png
|first_appearance = [[Very Old Engines]] {{Note|1965}}
|last_appearance = Very Old Engines {{Note|1965}}
|name = Douglas
|country_of_origin = {{flag|wa}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]<br>{{flag|en}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|England]] {{Formerly}}<br>
{{flag|scotland}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Scotland]] {{Note|built}}
|gender = Male
|basis = Andrew Barclay E Class
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Steam
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = Well tank engine
|fuel_type = Coal
|configuration = 0-4-0WT
|wheels = 4
|top_speed = 35 mph
|designer(s) = [[Wikipedia:Andrew Barclay Sons & Co.|Andrew Barclay Sons & Co.]]
|builder(s) = Caledonia Works
|year_built = 1918
|number = TR 6
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
|company = * [[Wikipedia:Royal Air Force|Royal Air Force]] {{Formerly}}
* Abelson & Co. Ltd. {{Formerly}}
}}'''Douglas''' is a narrow gauge well tank engine and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s sixth engine. Douglas is the real-life counterpart of [[Duncan (RWS)|Duncan]].

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life history====
Douglas was built in 1918 by Andrew Barclay and Co. Ltd. for the Airservice Construction Corps. From 1921 until 1945, Douglas worked at the Royal Air Force railway at Calshot Spit, Southampton. After a period in store at Calshot, it was bought in 1949 by Abelson and Co. Ltd. who presented it to the [[Talyllyn Railway]] in 1953. After an overhaul and alteration from 2ft to 2ft 3in gauge, it entered service in 1954 and was named "Douglas" at the donor's request. Although smaller than the other engines, it has performed well and was returned to service in 1995, having been fitted with a new boiler, turned out in its old Air Ministry Works and Buildings livery.

In 2000, Douglas was repainted into Duncan, taking over as the Talyllyn's main Skarloey engine from [[#Edward Thomas|Edward Thomas]]. The events were branded as "Duncan Days", and Duncan's face had a hat and a more fleshy skin tone to avoid rights issues with [[Gullane Entertainment]]. In 2008, Douglas was withdrawn for overhaul and [[#Sir Haydn|Sir Haydn]] took over as main Skarloey engine until its own withdrawal for overhaul in 2012, with Douglas returning the following year. On "Duncan's" return on the 28 May, 2013, he was assisted by "[[Rusty (RWS)|Rusty]]" ([[#Midlander|Midlander]]) as Douglas' repairs were not fully complete, returning to regular that summer. Douglas would continue as "Duncan" until 2015, with Edward Thomas becoming the main Skarloey engine from 2016 onwards, and the events were rebranded as "Peter Sam's Party", though Douglas was dressed up as Duncan for the 2016 and 2017 events.

In 2018, Douglas' centenary was celebrated. As it coincided with the centenary of the Royal Air Force, Douglas was repainted into the Royal Air Force blue livery and was adopted by the Royal Air Force Foundation.

====Livery====
Douglas is currently painted in the Royal Air (RAF) blue livery. The RAF roundel is painted on the sides of its boiler. 

In his appearance in ''The Railway Series'', Douglas is painted in the Talyllyn Railway deep bronze green with black and yellow lining livery.

===Appearances===
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Railway Series=
{{Scroll box|
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Very Old Engines]]''' - [[Very Old Engines#Ducks and Dukes|Duck and Dukes]] {{Cameo}}
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}

====Companion Volumes====
* '''1972''' - [[The Railway Series: Surprise Packet]] {{Mentioned}}
* '''1979''' - [[Annuals#1979|Annual: The Talyllyn Railway]]
* '''1995''' - [[Thomas the Tank Engine Book Club]] {{cameo}}
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
}}|-|Other Media=
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===Books===
* '''2018''' - [[Character Encyclopedia]] {{note|photograph}}

===Miscellaneous===
* '''1997''' - [[Postcards and Stamps]] {{note|disguised as Duncan}}
* '''1998''' - [[Ertl_Company#Collector_Cards|Collector Cards: Duncan]] {{note|not named; mentioned}}

===Documentaries===
* '''2015''' - [[Secret Journey of Thomas the Tank Engine]] and [[Original 70th Anniversary History Time Travel]]

Douglas is referred to as "''a narrow gauge, industrial tank engine built in Scotland at the time of the first World War'' on Duncan's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]{{Ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20210509165244/https://play.mattel.com/thomas-and-friends/en-us/engines/duncan Duncan's Engine Depot page on [[The Official Website]]}}.
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===Trivia===
[[File:MainDouglas(narrowgauge)RWS.png|thumb|right|180px|Douglas in ''[[The Railway Series]]''.]]
* As Douglas' tall cab scraped against the bridges, it became an inspiration for the story "[[The Little Old Engine#Home at Last|Home at Last]]" from ''The Railway Series'' book, ''[[The Little Old Engine]]''. In addition, Douglas was known for being a rough rider due to its short wheelbase, which was what inspired Duncan's "rock 'n' roll" tendencies.
* Douglas' overhaul was the main reason for why [[Duncan (T&F)|Duncan]] was not included in ''[[Blue Mountain Mystery]]'', as [[Nitrogen Studios]] went to the Talyllyn Railway to get measurements for their models of the Skarloey Railway Engines when Douglas was having its overhaul, and why Duncan did not appear in the ''Thomas & Friends'' television series again until the [[Series 18|eighteenth series]], by which time [[Jam Filled Toronto|Arc Productions]] had taken over the animation. They did not take measurements of Douglas when modeling Duncan, however, and as a result, Duncan appears to be based loosely on his original television series model rather than Douglas.
* Douglas would be used to portray Duncan in [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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==''Tom Rolt''==
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Tom Rolt
|image1 = File:TomRolt.png
|name = Tom Rolt
|nicknames = Irish Pete
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]] {{Note|built}}
|gender = Male
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Steam
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = * Tank engine
|fuel_type = Coal 
|configuration = * 0-4-2T
|wheels = 6
|top_speed = 15 mph
|designer(s) = [[Wikipedia:Andrew Barclay Sons & Co.|Andrew Barclay Sons & Co]], rebuild [[Talyllyn Railway]]
|builder(s) = * Pendre Works
|year_built = 1991
|year_rebuilt = 
|number = * TR 7
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
|company = Talyllyn Railway Company
}}'''Tom Rolt''' is a narrow gauge tank engine and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s seventh engine. Tom Rolt is the real-life counterpart of [[Ivo Hugh]].

===Technical Details===
====Real Life History====
Tom Rolt was built at the Talyllyn's Pendre Works, using parts of a seldom-used 3ft gauge Andrew Barclay 0-4-0WT, built in 1949 for Bord na Mona, the Irish turf board. A 0-4-2T, it is the line's newest, largest, and most powerful steam engine, having entered service in 1991. It is named after the author L. T. C. Rolt, who inspired the Talyllyn's preservation and was its manager in 1951 and 1952.

On 6 May 1991, Tom Rolt's name was unveiled by L. T. C. Rolt's wife, Sonia.

In August 2000, Tom Rolt returned to service after its annual boiler inspection and overhaul. It always carries the Talyllyn Railway's livery of deep bronze green. In 2007, Tom Rolt was withdrawn from service for an overhaul but came back into service in early 2009.

====Livery====
Tom Rolt is running in the Talyllyn Railway's livery of deep bronze green with black and yellow lining.

===Appearances===
<tabber>
Railway Series=
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
====Companion Volumes====
* '''2005''' - [[Sodor: Reading Between the Lines]] {{Mentioned}}
|-|Other Media=
===Miscellaneous===
* '''1997''' - [[Postcards and Stamps]]

===Documentaries===
* '''2015''' - [[Secret Journey of Thomas the Tank Engine]]
</tabber>

===Trivia===
* One of Tom Rolt's alternative names was at one point intended to be "Irish Pete".
* Tom Rolt has been used to portray [[Ivo Hugh]] at [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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==''Alf''==
{{otheruses4|Alf}}
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Alf
|image1 = File:Alf.png
|name = Alf
|gender = Male
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]
|gender = Male
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Diesel
|vehicle = Locomotive
|fuel_type = Diesel
|configuration = 0-4-0DM
|wheels = 4
|top_speed = 9 mph
|builder(s) = [[Wikipedia:Hunslet Engine Company|Hunslet Engine Company]]
|year_built = 1950
|number = TR 9
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
}}'''Alf''' is a narrow gauge diesel and the [[Talyllyn Railway]]'s ninth engine. Alf is the real-life counterpart of [[Fred]].

===Technical Details===
====Real-Life History====
Alf was built in 1950 for the [[National Coal Board]] by the Hunslet Engine Company. In November 1970 Alf and another diesel of the same design were purchased from a scrapyard in Manchester for £500 and they arrived at Tywyn on the 2nd of December 1970.

Alf entered service in September 1971. It was named after [[Wikipedia:Alfred Robens, Baron Robens of Woldingham|Lord Alfred Robens]], a politician and Chairman of the National Coal Board between 1961 and 1971. The other diesel that was bought was used for spares.

Between 1984 and 1985 Alf underwent a heavy overhaul. It gained brass nameplates in 1986; previously the name was painted on the side.

====Livery ====
Alf is currently painted deep bronze green with red side rods.

===Appearances===
<tabber>
Railway Series=
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}
</tabber>

===Trivia===
* Alf has been used to portray [[Fred]] on [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
* Alf has the Autobot emblem from the ''Transformers'' franchise on its front bufferbeam.
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==''Toby''==
{{Otheruses1|Toby}}
{{Infobox Character Vehicle
|title1 = Toby
|image1 = File:Toby(narrowgauge).png
|name = Toby
|nicknames = The Trolley
|country_of_origin = {{Flag|wales}} [[The Mainland (RWS)|Wales]]
|gender = Male {{RWS}}
|gauge = {{Narrow gauge}}
|power_type = Petrol/TVO-mechanical
|vehicle = Locomotive
|type = Petrol-driven trolley
|fuel_type = Petrol/TVO
|configuration = 2w+2DM
|wheels = 4
|top_speed = 30 mph {{Note|48 km/h}}
|designer(s) = John Bate
|builder(s) = John Bate
|year_built = 1955
|year_rebuilt = 2019 {{Note|most recent}}
|railway = [[Talyllyn Railway]]
}}"'''Toby'''" is a narrow gauge petrol trolley built for the [[Talyllyn Railway]] by one of the volunteers and later Chief Mechanical Engineer, John Bate. Toby's equivalent in ''[[The Railway Series]]'' is [[Ivo's Flying Bedstead]], a trolley built by [[Mr. Hugh]] in 1953.

===Technical Details===
==== Real-Life History====
Toby was originally built from a second hand Austin 7 engine and gearbox, mounted on a custom-made chassis. It entered service in 1955 and was predominantly used to transport up to half-a-dozen men, and sometimes a few wagons, to worksites. In 1960 a roof was added, and the work crew nicknamed the trolley "'''Toby'''" after noticing a resemblance to [[Toby (RWS)|Toby the Tram Engine]]. It has gone through three major rebuilds since then, the most recent having been completed in 2019.

====Livery====
Toby is currently painted forest green, like Midlander. It was previously painted blue with yellow and black hazard stripes.

===Appearances===
<tabber>
Railway Series=
===''[[The Railway Series]]''===
* '''[[Great Little Engines]]''' - [[Great Little Engines#Sir Handel Comes Home|Sir Handel Comes Home]] {{note|indirectly mentioned}}
</tabber>

===Trivia===
* Toby has been used to portray [[Ivo's Flying Bedstead]] on [[Days Out with Thomas]] and [[Awdry Extravaganza]] themed events.
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