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Victoria is a vintage four-wheeled coach originating from the Furness Railway. She was later restored to work on Thomas' Branch Line.

Biography

Victoria was built in 1882 and worked on the Lakeside branch of the Furness Railway with an engine, Albert, and another coach, Helena.[1] After she became obsolete, she was moved to Sodor and became a summerhouse in a garden near Elsbridge.

After being discovered by Thomas' driver, it was decided that she could be restored at Crovan's Gate Works and used on the tramway from Ffarquhar up to its quarry to help Toby, Henrietta and Elsie. She also helps Thomas, Annie and Clarabel on busy days.[2]

Personality

Victoria is easy-going, friendly, and somewhat sentimental. She enjoys reminiscing about the old days, but is thankful about being put back into service. She now works with Toby and Henrietta, and is cheerful to everyone she meets.

Technical Details

Basis

Victoria is based on a Furness Railway 2nd class coach. Helena is also based on this coach.

Livery

Victoria is painted in the Furness Railway blue with white window surrounds livery. While she was a summerhouse, her paint had faded into a rusty red colour.

Appearances

Magazines

Victoria was mentioned in a January 2011 fact file about Toby.

Trivia

  • Victoria is named after Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and British Empire from 1837 until her death in 1901.
  • Victoria is the last new character to be introduced during Christopher Awdry’s run of The Railway Series, and the last new character introduced in The Railway Series overall.

Gallery

The Railway Series

Main Series

References


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