Four unnamed blue engines appeared in various magazine stories and other books.
The Tender Engine
A blue tender engine made an appearance in a magazine story. It was not named and did not speak. It annoyed Daisy after some coal dust got blown into her face from its tender.
Technical Details
Basis
The engine’s basis is unknown. However, it does have a slight resemble an NBR K Class 4-4-0.
Livery
The engine is painted blue with red lining. Its handrails are painted grey.
Appearances
Magazines
- 2005 - Sweet Scent (cameo)
Trivia
- It is likely that this engine is Edward, but illustrated incorrectly.
Gallery
Add a photo to this galleryThe Lost Tank Engine
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A blue tank engine made an appearance in the book, The Monster Under the Shed. It was not named.
Biography
This engine was made up by James, and was said to always be ready to help. One night, a stationmaster asked him to get a coach that was left behind. The engine went to get it, but when the weather turned bad, he had to sleep in an old shed. Later, he woke up to a noise and when he opened his eyes, he saw fingers reaching for him from under the shed. He was chased out of the shed by a monster and was never seen again.
Technical Details
Basis
The Lost Tank Engine is based on an LSWR 0298 Beattie well tank locomotive.
Livery
The Lost Tank Engine is painted blue with red lining.
Appearances
Books
- 2001 - The Monster Under the Shed
Gallery
The Poster Engine
A blue tender engine made an appearance in a magazine story. It was not named. It appeared on a poster advertising summer excursions on Sodor.
Technical Details
Basis
The poster engine is based on the LNER A1/A3 Pacific, but because of the top feed on the boiler, it most likely resembles a non-streamlined LMS Duchess 4-6-2, albeit with the same running board as Gordon.
Livery
The poster engine is painted blue with red and black lining and has a crest on its tender.
Appearances
Magazines
- 2001 - Percy's Picture (poster cameo)
Gallery
The Tiny Blue Engine
The Tiny Blue Engine is a rideable miniature engine that appeared in the Magazine Story The Tiny Engine. Stephen and Bridget Hatt saw this engine at a water park.
Technical Details
Basis
The Tiny Blue Engine does not appear to be based on any specific design. However, it bares some resemblance to "The Monarch", an engine on the Eastleigh Lakeside Railway which has often been used to represent Gordon for the railway's Day Out with Thomas events.
Livery
The Tiny Blue Engine is painted blue with red lining.
Appearances
Magazines
- The Tiny Engine (cameo)
Gallery
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| Rolling Stock | Annie and Clarabel's Old Friend | The Animal Sanctuary Coach | The Station Coach | The Play Coach | The New Coach | The Posh Coaches | Old Bennett | The Naughty Pink Truck | Carols on Wheels | The Old Guard's Van | The Elderly Brake Van |
| Vehicles | Angus | The Special Bus Service | The Open-Topped Double-Decker Bus | The Ice-Cream Van | The Float Lorry | The White Van | Bluebird | The Dodgems | Algy |
| People | Farmer Collett | Dave | Minor Human Characters (magazines) | Minor Human Characters (annuals) |
