The Sodor and Mainland Railway

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by MasterofCringe5

by MasterofCringe5

The Sodor and Mainland railway opened in 1861 and ordered 3 Neilson box tanks to run it's line.
These were Neil, Clive, and Matteo (also known as Matthew)
In 1889, two new engines arrived, Kate, a Great Western Experimental Prototype, and Dane, a GER Y14 numbered 1020

These were Neil, Clive, and Matteo (also known as Matthew)In 1889, two new engines arrived, Kate, a Great Western Experimental Prototype, and Dane, a GER Y14 numbered 1020 — Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.

Lady was an enigmatic, but kind engine.
Dane was an introverted but also kind engine.
They operated the S&M's Peel Godred Branch from 1889-1914. In 1905, the railway's Number 5 and 6 arrived, Whiff and Hawin.

In 1905, the railway's Number 5 and 6 arrived, Whiff and Hawin — Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.

Whiff worked as Station Pilot at Kildane, while Hawin worked on the Peel Godred Line.
Over time, Whiff, Neil, and Dane Became Close friends, this photo of them was taken in 1912