The Old Italian Mines were a pair of abandoned mines located along the Italian coast. Lorenzo and Beppe were once lost in one of these mines.
History[]
Thomas & Friends[]
Long ago, Lorenzo and Beppe got trapped in one of the Italian mines while Lorenzo was looking for hidden treasures. The story would go on to become the tale of the legendary lost engine, which Stefano would later recount to Thomas.
Thomas visited the first mine when he got lost on his way back to the Museum of Archeology. While travelling through the mine, he thought he heard the calls of the lost engine; however Gina helped him realize that these were merely his own echoes.
Thomas later ended up in another mine when a rock fell from Monty and hit a points lever, causing him to be diverted. This time, he found Lorenzo along with his coach Beppe and helped them to escape the mine. They were then picked up by Stefano upon smashing through an exit over the sea.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends[]
- Series 23 - All Tracks Lead to Rome and Mines of Mystery
- Series 24 - Thomas' Not-So-Lucky Day (mentioned)
Music Videos[]
- Series 23 - Legend of the Lost Engine
Videos[]
Merchandise[]
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
Trivia[]
- The mines reuse elements of Ulfstead Mine in different ways; the mine in All Tracks Lead to Rome uses the interior, while the mine in Mines of Mystery uses the entrance and exterior.
Gallery[]
The First Mine[]
The Second Mine[]
Merchandise[]
| Locomotives | Gina | Lorenzo | Settebello | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | Beppe | |
| Non-Rail Vehicles | Ester | Stefano | The Italian Construction Vehicles | |
| People | Allicia Botti | Mia | Dame Bella Canto | Dame Bella's Orchestra | |
| Locations | Real Landmarks | Pisa (Leaning Tower) | Rome (Colosseum) | Pompeii (Ancient Ruins) |
| Fictional Landmarks | Museum of Archeology (The Museum Station) | The First Italian Station | The Italian Construction Site | The Italian Seaside Station | The Old Italian Mines | The Italian Shunting Yard | The Second Italian Station | The Italian Scrapyard | |