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The Vicarstown Dieselworks is a large workshop complex that serves diesel engines. It is the diesel equivalent of the Sodor Steamworks.

History and Operations

The Dieselworks is located in a quarry-like area, not far from Vicarstown. When it was first introduced, the Dieselworks was run down and shabby, with insufficient and damaged equipment. After a fire broke out in the main building, it was rebuilt. Den, Dart and Diesel 10 live and work at the Dieselworks, with the former two acting as head diesels.

The company's logo is a picture of a diesel engine, of similar appearance to Den's class. Both Den and Dart have this logo on their liveries.

The Dieselworks complex features a wide variety of equipment for the maintenance and repair of diesel locomotives. This includes a set of lifting jacks, a large vice and an on-site metal foundry. There is also a five-berth roundhouse to accommodate the diesels adjoined to the main building. Inside the main building is a special shed for Diesel 10, accessed via an elevating turntable.

The line to the Dieselworks goes through a tunnel, accessed by a junction along the Main Line to the west of Vicarstown.

Residents

Locomotives

Non-Rail Vehicles

Appearances

Trivia

  • A scrap model of Charlie's cab is seen inside.
  • A scrapped Märklin Engine appears at the Dieselworks in Blue Mountain Mystery, as a reference by Greg Tiernan.
  • According to a magazine article, Dennis lives at the Dieselworks, though he is never seen there in the series.

Merchandise

References



--- Dropped | * 1991-1994 maps only | ** 2014 map only
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