The Coal Mines are a large mining complex on the Island of Sodor. On former Railway Consultant Sam Wilkinson's 2014 map of Sodor, it is located on a branch line roughly 4 miles north-east of Wellsworth, near the Coaling Plant.
History[]
At one point, while working at the mines, Percy accidentally shunted some trucks too hard, causing them to run out-of-control into the mines and hit a support beam. Luckily, Percy and his crew were saved from the ensuing avalanche by a canvas barrier.
Later on, the mines were rebuilt and Percy once again worked at the mines, taking trucks to and from the nearby yards.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends[]
- Series 5 - James and the Trouble with Trees, Put Upon Percy, Oliver's Find (stock footage), and A Surprise for Percy
- Series 9 - Toby Feels Left Out
Music Videos[]
- Series 5 - Come for the Ride
Official Description[]
From the Writer's Bible:
“ | The Coal Mines: Another industrial area located between Toby's line and Elsbridge. Percy and Thomas work these grim areas -- but without coal, no engine could run. Percy has had a lot of trouble with troublesome trucks at the mines, and usually comes off worse for wear, which is to say, filthy. | ” |
Trivia[]
- The mines reuse some buildings from TUGS, as well as part of the Skarloey Railway Engine Sheds set.
- The coal mines caused some issues with Christopher Awdry, as originally there was no coal mine on Sodor and all the coal was imported from the Mainland.
- According to the 2003 Thomas Bible, the coal mines are located between Elsbridge and Toby's Branch Line.
Locomotives | Percy |
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Locations | Wellsworth | Miner's Halt | The Coal Mines | The Coaling Plant |