The "Little Western", also known as Duck's Branch Line, is a coastal branch line on Sodor's west coast. It is nicknamed so because the line is decorated in Great Western Railway colours and is worked by Duck and Oliver, two Great Western engines. Occasionally, Donald, Douglas and even Thomas assist.
Route[]
1991 Map[]
The line begins from Tidmouth, where it travels west and curves around the coast. The line runs by beaches and cliffs, through a tunnel into its terminus at Tidmouth Hault.
2010 Map[]
The line begins from Tidmouth, where it travels north through Tidmouth Sheds and curves around the coast, through a station near a Sandy Beach. The line runs by beaches and Cliffs through a tunnel and into its terminus at Arlesburgh Harbour, where it meets Toby's Branch Line.
2014 Map[]
The line begins at Tidmouth and travels north. Passing through the station at Town Square, Then the line goes through a tunnel. The line passes a junction to the Loop Line and goes through another tunnel named Conrad's Bridge. The line goes over a hill and then down the other side. After the hill, trains pass the beach where Bulstrode was left before reaching Tidmouth Hault.
Following Tidmouth Hault, the line continues up the coast across Bulgy's Bridge to Haultraugh and Bluffs Cove. A junction to Toby's Branch Line follows shortly after before the branch reaches its terminus at Arlesburgh West, where it meets up with the Arlesdale Railway. The line continues north to the harbour and maritime museum before it splits off onto the Harwick Branch Line.
Locomotives[]
Rolling Stock[]
Miscellaneous[]
Non-Rail Vehicles[]
| Locomotives | Duck | Donald and Douglas | Oliver | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | Passenger | Old Slow Coach | Slip Coaches |
| Goods | Toad | S.C. Ruffey | |
| Non-Rail Vehicles | Bulgy | Bulgy's Friend | Skiff | |
| People | Captain Joe | The Museum Manager | |
| Stations | Tidmouth | Tidmouth Hault | Tidmouth Town Hall** | Haultraugh** | Bluff's Cove** | Arlesburgh West** | |