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The Horse and Cart was a narrow gauge goods train used for transporting goods and merchandise on the Mid Sodor Railway.
History[]
The mining companies provided block trains and paid well for the convenience. Local goods traffic was slow to develop and at first the guard's van was sufficient for parcels and small items, but did not suit larger ones. Mixed trains were tried but passenger complaints at delays caused by shunting meant that they were only short lived.
The company eventually provided a daily goods train. It stopped to shunt anywhere and was allowed two and a half hours for the twenty-five miles. This slowness lead to its nickname "The Horse and Cart", given to it by traders and travellers. Passengers were also carried in the brake van on payment of half ordinary third class fare, but wisely, the company did not guarantee arrival times at any station.[1]
It is unknown what happened to the wagons following the Mid Sodor Railway's closure due to bankruptcy. It can be assumed the wagons were either scrapped or sold on.
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Trivia[]
- The Talyllyn Railway ran a special train based on the Horse and Cart as part of the Awdry Extravaganza 4 event in 2024.
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Behind the Scenes[]
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| 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 |