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Adventuring

## Power Leveling

(word-count per post/1,000) + 4 posts of (EXP) training= (25% of learning / mastering a new power /skill)

The new power and / or skill must be approved by a staff member, (this is only to ensure that the ability goes along with your character's physiology).

## RSD

RSD is the Anesidora universal currency; it is pretty much the same as Yin. In order to purchase items or property, one must gather RSD. How does one go about this? There are various ways in which RSD's are obtained.

Ways to Earn RSD:

* Posting in the Forums.
* Winning OOC or IC contests.
* Submitting World-crafting threads that get approved imported into the wiki.

## Missions & Challenge Quests

Challenge Quests are threads where the Dungeon Master (DM) runs the thread. Unlike regular role-play, success is not guaranteed in this mode.  During these Missions & Quests characters may recieve grave injury that leave battle scars, proceed at your own discretion. With the increase in difficulty from regular threads, the reward is scaled accordingly. Rewards can be anything from weapons, items, to new abilities. It is also only in this mode that players may obtain DM-crafted loots or items the players request from Staff. This is a great alternative for people who enjoys being led through a story.

In case the party participating fails to complete the Challenge, the DM will distribute partial rewards. Loots may also be gained based on how far the party progressed in the quest. Minimum to Max post requirement is up to the DM.
Abdullah Al Noman

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**Abdullah Al Noman** is a local Bangladeshi cricketer. who played cricket. He has a great dream.He want to be a international bangladeshi cricketer.He want to win icc world cup for bangladesh.This why practise everyday.Everyday he play one innings for 2 over.Few matches 4,5,6,8,10 overs.
Now he is a captain of Black team in MCL or Mongla Cricket League.
একটি আলবিনো ক্যাঙ্গারু

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অস্ট্রেলিয়ার চিড়িয়াখানয় একটি ক্যাঙ্গারু জন্ম নিয়েছিল। সে এতদিন মায়ের পকেটে বা থলেতে ছিল। হঠাৎ সে বেরিয়ে এল। জানা গেল সে আলবিনো ক্যাঙ্গারু। হাজারে একটা জন্ম নেয় আলবিনো ক্যাঙ্গারু। আলবিনো ক্যাঙ্গারু এখন চিড়িয়াখানা কতৃপক্ষের যত্নে। এই ধরণের ক্যাঙ্গারুদের জন্য বন নিরাপদ নয়। এই ক্যাঙ্গারুদের চুল সাদা আর দেহ সাদা রং এর।

## তথ্যসূত্র

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Libby

* **Designer**: Dugald Drummond
* **Configuration**: 0-4-4T

Libby was once a Drummond M7 0-4-4T that operated on the Swanage branchline.

## Bio

It’s unknown what Libby’s early life was like, However, in the 1950s, Libby worked on the Swanage branchline. In 1952, Libby befriended Brian, a BR standard 4MT. Libby mentored Brian and the two engine had a healthy relationship.
Shop/Avatars

This is the list of all the avatars and skins available in the game so far. The seasonal items are only available for a limited amount of time. If you miss them during that time, you'll have to wait a whole year or win them in a gift. For a list of other items available in shop, please visit:

* Shop/PowerUps
* Shop/Headwear
* Shop/Eyewear
* Shop/Neckwear
* Shop/Trail
* Shop/Footwear
Acteurs principaux

Cet article présente la liste des acteurs principaux de la série télévisée ***Younger*** créée par Darren Star et diffusée sur TV Land depuis le 31 mars 2015. La distribution principale est composée de Sutton Foster qui interprète Liza, une femme de 40 ans qui se fait

passer pour une jeune femme de 26 ans afin de travaller chez Diana, interprétée par Miriam Shor, une femme de 40 ans très capricieuse et directrice de *Empirical Publishing* où travaillent Liza et sa collègue Kelsey, une jeune éditrice de 24 ans. Elle est aidée par sa meilleure amie Maggie, inteprétée par Debi Mazar, une artiste lesbienne de 42 ans qui lui a conseillé de se faire passer pour une jeune femme de 26 ans. Elle est aussi en couple avec Josh, interprétée par Nico Tortorella, un jeune tatoueur qui a la moitié de l'âge de Liza. Lors de la deuxième saison, se rajoutent au casting Molly Bernard et Peter Hermann qui interprètent respectivement Lauren, la meilleure amie de Kelsey et Charles, le patron de Liza et Kelsey. Charles Michael Davis, quant à lui, intègre la distribution lors de la cinquième saison.
Bellgrave

* **Operator**: Dark Railway
* **Constructed**: 1864
* **Station Code**: BG
* **Platforms**: 2
* **Status**: Open

**Belgrave Railway Station**was built by the South Eastern Railway in 1864. It is currently the southern terminus of the Dark Railway.

## History

Bellgrave station was originally built in 1864, as part of the South Eastern's extension of the recently absorbed Bramley and Barbourne Railway. when the SER began extending eastwards to join with their line at Market Leyborough with a spur being built at the next station (Colhapper) to Horton Station.

Bellgrave remained relatively unchanged throughout most of it's life, becoming more of a suburb of Colhapper as the latter city grew, with goods traffic mainly consisting of wool and farm goods. By the 1960s, passenger traffic had largely decreased due to improved public transport, and by 1968, the station had closed to all traffic.

Trains, however, still passed through the site of the station, as the line between Colhapper and Barbourne Docks was retained as a goods only line, with regular fish traffic passing through on it's way to and from Merecombe. In March 1974, British Rail closed the line completely between Colhapper West Junction and Barbourne due to the deteriorating state of Colhapper Tunnels and several bridges and embankments along the route. After this, Bellgrave continued to deteriorate, with the track being lifted in the autumn of 1974.

With the closure of the connecting line between Colhapper and Horton in 1976, the Dark Railway negotiated with British Rail to take over the trackbed of the old line between Colhapper and Barbourne, and planned to rebuild the entire line, abiet as a single track line. After inspection of Colhapper Tunnels, the extension went ahead, and by 1977, Bellgrave station had been reopened as part of the Dark Railway, with further extension underway.

## Layout and Facilities

Bellgrave station has an island platform, with the running lines located on the outer faces of the single long platform. When built, Bellgrave had a goods siding on the western side of the station, and a small goods loop on the eastern side. When the station was closed by British Rail in the 1970s, the track was lifted and the station left to be abandoned. However, when the station was reopened as part of the Dark Railway, tracks through both platform faces was reinstated, but the goods facilities were not. The route through the station was originally doible tracked, but in the present day, the line is singled on both sides of the station, acting as a passing point for all trains on the line.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 10 - Welcome to the Tunnel (*mentioned*), Body Angels (*mentioned*), Tunnel Vision, The Road to Bellgrave, Quack Attack and Buckin' Hell

## Trivia

* Bellgrave is named after, and loosely based on, the real life 'Belgrave & Birstall' station, which is now closed and was once part of the Great Central Railway.
* From 1978, Bellgrave was the Dark Railway's southern terminus, until the railway was extended further along the old trackbed to Barbourne.
The Road to Bellgrave

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***The Road to Bellgrave*** is the fifth episode of the tenth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Bellgrave station is ready to reopen, though it will initially operate with just a single track. The engines speculate which of them will be asked to pull the inaugural train, and they all agree that it should be Dave. Zeke asks Dave and Clyde to pull the train together, despite Dave's reservations about the tunnel. Dave is worried when Zeke mentions he needs a repaint, fearing that he will be put back into LMS or BR black.

The day of the reopening goes smoothly until they depart Colhapper. Though initially cheered up by the sight of several other engines cheering him on, Dave's feeling of dread worsens as he gets closer to the tunnel. Just before the tunnel entrance, his panic reaches boiling point and his brakes slam on uncontrollably, bringing the train to a halt mere inches from the entrance. Dave's brakes remain jammed hard on, meaning he can't continue the journey. He apologises profusely to Zeke, who in turn apologises for not taking Dave's feelings into consideration. The train is returned to Colhapper, and with some effort, Dave's brakes are finally released. Zeke is shocked to discover that his brakes have worn deep grooves into his tyres, necessitating their replacement. Dave is assured that everybody understands why it happened, though he continues to feel guilty about spoiling the big day.

Eustace takes over the train to Bellgrave whilst Hannah takes Dave to Mr. Smash's works. Once there, he is placed onto the traverser, but it ends up carrying him much further than intended. Dave comes face to face with Mr. Smash's "secret project": the new-build engine that Allan had told him about months earlier. Mr. Smash reluctantly identifies the engine as "DR1202" to an excitable Dave, but warns him that nobody else is allowed to know about it. Dave agrees to keep quiet on the condition that he remains in DR green. Mr. Smash plays along, knowing that Zeke had only intended to have Dave's current livery refreshed anyway, and has him brought into the workshop.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Goose
* Clyde
* Ryan
* Allan
* Buzz
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Smash
* DR1202 (replica) (*frames only*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* De la Trip (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Chairman (*mentioned*)
* "Linda" (*not named; mentioned*)

## Locations

* Bellgrave
* Merecombe Shed
* Merecombe
* Colhapper
* Colhapper Tunnel
* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Merecombe Gasworks (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of The Prime Time of your Life, The Road to Colhapper and Pogo / Mere Anarchy are referenced.
* The credits foreshadow the events of the next episode.
Rhys

* **Class**: GWR 5700 Class
* **Designer**: Charles Collett
* **Build date**: 1930
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0PT

**Rhys** is a Great Western pannier tank engine.

## Bio

Rhys was built in 1930 at Kerr Stuart works in Stoke-on-Trent. By 1946, he was working on the Falmouth branch line in Cornwall, and was dating an engine named Collette. Unfortunately, she split up with him after thinking he was too fat and lazy, and he was comforted about it by his friend, Eddie. Although he remained glum, he suddenly started giggling and rambling nonsense after inhaling Eddie's now drug filled smoke. This was a major sign to Eddie that something was wrong before he fell under their influence. After Eddie was driven off the dockside at Falmouth by his crew, Rhys pulled him back to Truro.

## Livery

Rhys is painted in plain Great Western Railway green with "GWR" lettering on his tanks. It can be assumed that he was later painted in unlined British Railways black.

## Basis

Rhys is based on a Great Western Railway 5700 Class 0-6-0PT. The real No. 7714 has been preserved, and is currently undergoing an overhaul on the Severn Valley Railway.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 2 - Some Kind of Fuel

## Trivia

* Rhys is possibly named after Rhys Davies, founder of Angry Welshman Productions, creator of *Gary the Steam Engine* and *Over the Hills* among other things, and close friend of Dark DJ.
The Black Knight

* **Built by**: Gwion Rhys Davies

**The Black Knight** is the current Dark DJ Productions workstation. The machine was funded by the DDJP Patreon Campaign which began in February 2016.

## History

In February 2016, Dark DJ actively began an official Patreon Campaign with the initial goal to purchase and build a proper workstation for Dark DJ Productions, seeing as the current computer at the time (now retrospectivel renamed *"The White Knight")*was not up to standard any longer and was beginning to become slow and unresponsive.

As Dark DJ does not know a great deal about the ins and outs of computers, his friend, Gwion Rhys Davies, was placed in charge of the build. Over the course of fundraising, the parts list for the computer changed considerably, evolving as different parts became avaliable or desireable.

Over the course of two years, and thanks to the generosity of the patrons, the campaign managed to raise sufficient funds to purchase components for a custom build workstation, which were finally ordered and put together in January 2018.

As of February 2018, The Black Knight has become the main workstation for Dark DJ Productions.

## The Build

The Black Knight is comprised of the following components:-

* AMD Ryzen 7 1700 - An 8 core, 16 thread Beast of a CPU, praised in 2017 for it's amazing price to performance. Now Dark DJ can game, chat and render video without breaking a sweat.
* Zotac Nvidia GTX 1080 - This graphics processing powerhouse just tears through games with insane frame rates. Even the highly inefficient Train Simulator bows down to such power.
* 2 x 8GB Corsair Red LED RAM - Clocked at 3000mhz this RAM compliments Ryzen 7's 'Infinity Fabric' technology.
* MSI Gaming Pro Carbon x370 Motherboard - This motherboard, while also being the foundation for the build, has many interesting features including RGB lighting.
* Toshiba 256GB NVMe M.2 SSD - While it doesn't sound like a lot of storage it more than makes up in it's insane read/write speeds, bringing Dark DJ from the power button to the desktop in a matter of seconds.
* 2 x Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM - One for Games, Data, and Videos, the other for data backup.
* Corsair CXM 750W PSU - More than enough to efficiently power this monster of a machine.
* NZXT S340 Elite Black ATX Mid Tower Case - The only case to contain such power, it features a Tempered Glass side panel and adequate airflow to keep this build nice and cool.

No build is complete without the personal touch.

* RGB Hologrammatic logo.
* 3D printed Dark DJ logo.
* RGB Fan Illuminator.
* Sleeved Cables.
* RGB Lighting.

## Trivia

* *The Black Knight* is named after the supposed "Black Knight Satellite" conspiracy theory, which Dark DJ finds interesting, but unlikely to be true. It could also be seen as a reference to the "Black Knight" character from the 1975 film "Monty Python & the Holy Grail".
* The name of the computer is also quite appropriate, seeing as the computer is primarily black, and is also owned by *Dark* DJ Productions.
Death & Reincarnation

## Player Death

Considering the dangers of Anesidora, death is a natural part of our world. In our realm, there is magic powerful enough to bring back the soul of the departed—however 98% of all deaths are permanent. Although we feel that player character death is not essential to character development, we made it so you could kill off characters and not lose anything but their story and future.

The death system is made for players who can no longer find the inspiration to play their character; thus, retiring them, or had an honorable death in a war / fight. Retired character does not have to die; he or she may simply turn into an NPC. When one retires, the character’s application will be archived you can simply do this by posting a rp in our Character Graveyard thread of that character. Any item the character had at the time of death will be converted to RSD's.

While characters cannot die in missions / challenge quests; they can lose all mana / reiatsu; or they can die within the mission / quest if they had arranged the death themselves, they may receive battle wounds that leave behind permanent scars.

## Postmortem Checklist

* Consult a staff regarding your decision privately.
* Inform all those you are threading with after the character's death.
* Either complete the unfinished threads or submit them.
* Work on your new character and rejoin life on Anesidora.

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* Core Reading
Relations

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***Relations*** is the second episode of the eleventh series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Brian complains to his friends about being put in the museum. As he questions why Mr. Smash's works is closing at all, Dave realises that it is being done in order to finish the DR1202 replica in secrecy. Their conversation prompts Dave to go and visit Hannah in the museum, where he fills her and De la Trip in on the new developments.

Dave and Stan plan a trip up to Colhapper Tunnel to try and tackle Dave's fears. They decide to go in darkness, so that the tunnel itself will not be as foreboding. They set out in the early morning before dawn, with Stan giving encouragement to Dave as they progress. Unfortunately, as they approach the tunnel, Dave's fear gets the better of him again and they stop just outside the tunnel mouth. He tries to get closer to the mouth as dawn breaks, but he can't bring himself to go any further, and the experiment is called off. Despite his disappointment, Stan is pleased with Dave's progress, though Dave is less convinced.

One evening shortly afterwards, the engines are alarmed when they see Colossus backing into the sheds. He has been repainted into his original LNWR livery, complete with his original number - 13! The engines are convinced that it is an unlucky number and try to convince an exasperated Colossus. The big freight engine gets a wicked idea, and tells them all that his number is indeed cursed, but rather than bad things happening to him, they happen to engines around him instead. He promptly retires for the night, leaving everyone present to continue to worry. The next day, as the engines continue to fret about Colossus, they all start suffering failures, causing disruption everywhere around the line. That evening they desperately ask Colossus to get his number changed back, and he admits his trick. He theorises that everyone has gotten themselves so worked up that they have frightened themselves into failure, and tells them all that this is a warning to them to stop badgering him about his number from now on.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Hannah
* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Clyde
* Ryan
* Allan
* Warrior
* Andy
* Stan
* Leno (*cameo*)
* Abomination (*mentioned*)
* Turbo (*mentioned*)
* Mr. B (*mentioned*)
* Buzz (*mentioned*)
* Zeke Dark (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Colhapper Shed
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Galen Junction
* Colhapper Tunnel
* Merecombe Shed
* Merecombe
* Caracus Smash Ltd (*mentioned*)
* Axley (*mentioned*)
* Colhapper West (*mentioned*)
* Colhapper (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of Pogo are referenced.
* The ending credits foreshadow the events of the following episode.
Smashing!

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***Smashing!*** is the second episode of the seventh series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Work on rebuilding the line and stations is keeping most of the engines busy, but one morning sees Dave, Brian and Raymond deciding to bunk off work and relax at the sheds. Their chatting is interrupted, however, by Mr. Dark, who decides that they can be useful and keep the two new engines, who are arriving that day, company. The first to arrive is Mr. Smash's Britannia, No. 70047. Brian is particularly happy to see another BR Standard on the line, but notices something strange about him as he is pushed into the sheds.

The engine quickly begins making conversation with the three friends, and they are just introducing themselves when Dave notices the nameplate on his side: 'Caracus Smash'. As Dave begins to question this, Caracus explains that he was the only member of his class to never be named in service, and this made him rather upset at times. When he was withdrawn and sold to Mr. Smash, he thought that it was the end, but was very surprised when he was treated like he had feelings and restored to working order. He was so grateful for this that when Mr. Smash asked him if he would like a name, he chose to be named after the man himself. Brian realises that seeing him with nameplates is what he thought was strange about him, and Caracus tells them how much he is looking forward to getting back into service again. As the day wears on, Caracus is visited by more engines, all of whom are impressed by the newcomer.

Later on, Caracus is alone when the second new arrival, the DRPS' tank engine, Five, arrives at the shed. They begin to wonder about the rumours surrounding the line, when they are visited by three men: Mr. Dark, Mr. Smash and the DRPS Chairman. They reaffirm the duties the pair will be carrying out on the line before leaving them to interact with the other engines. That evening, most of the engines are keen to talk to Caracus, but noticing that Five is being ignored, he diverts their attention towards him. The engines welcome him to the railway, and Five begins to tell them a story about his past as Caracus drifts off to sleep, looking forward to starting work the next day.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Hannah
* Sid
* Caracus Smash
* Five
* Ryan
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Eddie (*does not speak*)
* Allan (*does not speak*)
* Abomination (*cameo*)
* Theo and Otto (*mentioned*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* Leno (*mentioned*)
* Ed (*mentioned*)
* Repulse (*/mentioned*)
* No. 5 (*mentioned*)
* Oliver Cromwell (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Axley
* Soma (*mentioned*)
* Caracus Smash Ltd (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode marks the first appearances of Caracus Smash (70047) and Five, along with the first speaking appearance of Mr. Chairman.
Phantoms Can't Hang

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***Phantoms Can't Hang*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

One night shortly before Halloween, the diesels and Buzz are amusing themselves with ghost stories. Andy, however, is not so amused and after a fake-out story of his own scoffs at the others for believing in the concept of ghosts. Despite their protestations, nobody is able to convince him otherwise, leaving Mr. B determined to pay him out. The following day, Mr. B and Buzz discuss the matter at the works and they suggest staging a haunting in front of Andy to make him believe ghosts are real. After Mr. Smash asks Buzz to move some old vans, Mr. B has the idea to hide Buzz inside a box van body, and they begin making plans for Halloween night.

On Halloween night, Andy is moving old machinery from Soma quarry when the mist suddenly comes down thick. Mr. B and Buzz wait until they hear he's at Soma before proceeding with their plan, but Buzz expresses worry about his battery levels. As Andy waits at a red signal to leave the quarry, Buzz sneaks in, unsettling the already erratic diesel with the sound of his movement. After sufficiently working him up, Buzz, still disguised as a box van, moves a rake of wagons back and forth right in front of him, terrifying Andy out of his wits. Andy runs out of the quarry in a panic, causing Buzz to burst out in a laughing fit. As he begins to leave the quarry, however, Buzz runs out of battery leaving him stranded. To make matters worse, Warrior arrives at the quarry to pick up the very trucks Buzz is coupled up to, and despite his pleas to stop, Warrior dismisses him as another truck and pulls both Buzz and the wagons away with Buzz screaming behind.

The next morning, Mr. B is beside himself with glee, both at the sight of Andy in shock over the night's events and at Buzz being brought back to the works. He laughs himself silly, only to choke himself and cut his own engine out in the process.

## Characters

* Ryan
* Allan
* Mr. B
* Warrior
* Andy
* Buzz
* Mr. Smash
* Raymond (*does not speak*)
* Dave (*mentioned*)
* Clyde (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Theo and Otto (*not named; mentioned*)
* Abomination (*not named; mentioned*)

## Locations

* Colhapper Shed
* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Axley
* Soma
* Merecombe (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode serves as the Halloween special for 2020.
* This episode was written almost entirely by the moderation team of Dark DJ Productions, with Dark DJ himself only having minimal involvement with the scripting process.
* No steam engines feature in the video except by mention
* The title of this episode is a reference to the deadmau5 song of the same name.
* The events of Pogo / Mere Anarchy, The Prime Time of your Life, Wipeout and Rock'n Roll are referenced.
Santa Claus

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***Santa Claus*** is the fifth episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Sid asks Ed if he beleuves in "Santa Claus", to which Ed retorts that he doesnt, due to knowing that parents wrap up children's presents on Christmas Eve and put them under a tree. However, on Christmas Day, Sid sees that the two engines have presents, with Ed exclaiming "Santa Claus **exists**??"

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
The Man in Overalls

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***The Man in Overalls*** is the tenth episode of the seventh series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Dave is becoming depressed at being separated from Hannah whilst he is in the museum. One winter morning, however, Dave notices a young man in overalls quietly making his way around the museum. Noticing he is awake, the man, who explains he is Mr. Smash's apprentice, starts talking with Dave about his adventures, taking particular interest in the story of Leanne and Repulse. Seeing Dave getting upset about the ordeal, the apprentice changes the subject to the museum, and Dave ends up calling Mr. Dark a nutjob. To his horror, the man accidentally calls Mr. Dark "Dad", forcing him to admit that he is in fact Mr. Dark's son, Zeke Dark.

Dave momentarily panics, awaking Theo. Theo reveals that he and Zeke know each other, and the conversation soon turns to more of the pair's misadventures. They continue talking until Zeke notices the time and heads back to work, asking Dave and Theo to not say anything about his identity so the others won't treat him differently. For some time afterwards, he continues to come back to talk to the two engines until he notices they are becoming more and more depressed. Dave and Theo admit that they miss Hannah and Otto, so Zeke decides to speak with his father. A few days before Christmas, Allan arrives to rearrange the museum, and Dave and Theo are soon repositioned at the front of the museum. Zeke reveals that Mr. Dark is planning to have them leave the museum for a few days to spend some time with Hannah and Otto. The two engines thank Zeke for his help, as he heads out of the museum towards his father.

## Characters

* Dave
* Theo
* Ed
* Sid
* Allan
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Dark (*does not speak*)
* Eddie (*cameo*)
* Leno (*cameo*)
* Brian (*mentioned*)
* Raymond (*mentioned*)
* Otto (*mentioned*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* Hannah (*mentioned*)
* Repulse (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)
* Turbo (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)
* Brain (*not named; mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Caracus Smash Ltd (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of Event Horizon, Revenge of the Forgotten and The Prime Time of your Life are referenced.
* This episode marks the first appearance of Zeke Dark.
* This is the Final Episode to be produced on the 'White Knight' Computer and the last episode to be edited using Windows Live Movie Maker
Glendarroch

* **Class**: BR Class 37
* **Designer**: English Electric
* **Build date**: 1965
* **Configuration**: Co-Co
* **Voice Actor**: Kieron Rigby

**Glendarroch** is a large diesel engine.

## Bio

Glendarroch was built in 1965 at the Vulcan Foundry. After seemingly working in Scotland for two years, he was brought down to Colhapper to be considered for purchasing by Mr. Dark for use on the Dark Railway. Along with another diesel present, he began picking on 40008, who was very nervous and stuttering, but stopped when Mr. Dark walked over. To his disbelief, Mr. Dark chose to purchase 40008, and he was told by Cammer to shut up before they left.

## Persona

Glendarroch is a bullying engine who enjoys picking on those who he considers weak or inferior.

## Livery

Glendarroch is painted in British Railways green with small yellow warning panels.

## Basis

Glendarroch is based on a British Railways Class 37 Co-Co locomotive. These were nicknamed "Tractors" due to the agricultural sound of their engines. The real No. D6607 *Glendarroch* has been preserved, now named *Ben Cruachan*, and is currently being restored at the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway. Clyde is another member of this class.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 4 - Turbo (*not named*)

## Trivia

* Glendarroch is seen wearing his nameplates in an episode set in 1967, but the real No. D6607 was not named this until 1988.
Goose (episode)

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***Goose*** is the second episode of the ninth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

The latest addition to the DRPS fleet, a small pannier tank named Goose, is quickly put to work running autotrain shuttles along the Soma branch. Although he enjoys his first journey up the line, he is enticed by the mention of the mainline and quickly asks to go and do something else. Mr. Chairman refuses, stating that Goose was bought specifically to run the Soma passenger trains and that other work is already being covered by the other engines. Despite Goose's complaints, Mr. Chairman shuts him down and heads off, leaving him seething as he waits for his next turn.

That evening, Goose complains loudly to the other engines at the DRPS shed. He declares Mr. Chairman to be someone dismissive of engines' feelings and that the others are all merely under his thumb and blindly obeying his every whim. Mr. Chairman hears this and pulls Goose over for a private chat, warning him that if he continues to act up, he will have to consider selling him. To his shock, Goose actually dares him to do so. Goose then gives Chairman an ultimatum: either he gets to do other work besides passengers or he will become less cooperative. Mr. Chairman angrily tells Goose he will not give into threats or pander to his demands before storming away.

The following morning, Mr. Chairman waits at Axley for the first trains, but when nobody arrives after an hour of waiting, he heads to the Junction to investigate. There he finds that Goose has parked himself on the points outside the shed with his brakes hard on, leaving the others trapped and Mr. B unable to move him. Mr. Chairman finally snaps, ordering Abomination to move Goose to the maintenance bay and leave him there until he cooperates. The others obey his orders despite Goose's refusal to listen, and Goose is eventually left alone, unrepentant and scowling.

## Characters

* Abomination
* Goose
* Mr. B
* Andy
* Mr. Chairman
* Dave (*cameo*)
* Raymond (*cameo*)
* Buzz (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Axley
* Soma
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Merecombe (*mentioned*)
* Merecombe Industrial Estate (*mentioned*)
* Caracus Smash Ltd (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events during the episode Signal Lost are mentioned by Abomination.
* The credits of the episode foreshadow the events of the following episode.
* The music featured in the end credits is "Abomination" by Dark DJ.
Ellie

* **Class**: GWR 2251 Class
* **Designer**: Charles Collett
* **Build date**: 1946
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: Victoria Broskie

**Ellie** is a small goods engine who once visited the Dark Railway.

## Bio

Ellie was built in 1946 at Swindon Works. During her working life, she sometimes worked alongside her older brother, Eddie, though they were separated in the 1950's. Ellie was withdrawn from service in 1965 and was purchased by the 2251 Fund. She was the only member of her class to be officially preserved. Initially brought to the Dart Valley Railway, she was being prepared to move to the Severn Valley Railway when she recieved an invitation from Mr. Dark.

As Eddie was feeling depressed about being alone in preservation, Ellie was brought to the Dark Railway for a few weeks. The pair enjoyed seeing each other again, but when Ellie met Eddie's best friend, Colin, they immediately felt a spark of attraction. Over time, she became bored of Eddie's stories about himself but fascinated by Colin's. One night, while her brother was away, she and Colin admitted that they liked each other and started a secret relationship. When Eddie found out that they had been sleeping together, he was angry, though Ellie firmly stated that she could sleep with whoever she liked. Eddie stormed away, leaving the pair to make further plans. She chose to continue on to the Severn Valley Railway, and Colin was given permission to go with her. When Eddie learned about this, he caught them just before they left and apologised for his behaviour before revealing that Mr. Dark had placed both him and Colin on loan to the SVR. Delighted to be staying together, the trio departed to start a new adventure.

In 1969, Ellie and Colin split up, with Ellie moving to Devon and Colin and Eddie returning to the DR.

## Persona

Ellie is a nice engine, but is willing to stand up for herself if anyone opposes her wants.

## Livery

Ellie is currently painted in unlined Great Western Railway green livery. When she was in BR service, it could be assumed that she wore British Railways unlined black.

## Basis

Ellie is based on a GWR 2251 Class 0-6-0. Eddie is another member of this class. In real life, No. 3205 is the sole surviving member of this class and is currently operational at the South Devon Railway.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 4 - Instant Crush
* Series 6 - Ed, Ed and Eddie (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Ellie is the first character in the series to be voiced by a female voice actor.
Sacked

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***Sacked*** is the eleventh episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Sid says that Ed looks depressed. Ed says that he is depressed, for Mr Derp sacked him that day. Sid asks why, and Ed admits that he stole some money from Mr Derp in order to fuel his Ecstacy addiction, and claims he has to leave. Sid says he'll sort it out. Half hour later, Sid returns informing Ed he has his job back. Ed asks how, and Sid responds with "you don't want to know"...

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
Mere Anarchy

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***Mere Anarchy*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Dave finds himself in a strange and eerie reality where he suddenly finds himself being haunted by the voice and memories of an old face from his past: his ex-girlfriend, Linda.

## Characters

* Dave
* Hannah
* "Linda"
* Pogo (*cameo*)

## Locations

* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Axley
* Walschurch Viaduct
* Walschurch

## Trivia

* This episode serves as the Halloween special for 2018.
* The title of the episode is a reference to the song of the same name by Dark DJ.
* The reality Dave finds himself in is filmed on a route called the "Dark Railway Alt", a potential alternative universe incarnation of the DR.
* This episode was first broadcast live on a new YouTube feature called "Premium".
* From this special onwards, Hannah is depicted with a Hawksworth tender instead of the Collett one she was introduced with.
Claim to Fame

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***Claim to Fame*** is the sixth episode of the fifth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

One evening, Mr. Dark gathers his engines at the sheds for a meeting. He informs them that steam is coming to an end on the national network, though he assures them that he has no intention of ending steam on his railway. He then tells them that a railtour is visiting the railway the following Wednesday to mark the end of mainline steam, and that it is to be hauled by a celebrity engine. As soon as he leaves, the engines begin discussing who the celebrity could be, with answers ranging from City of Truro to Royal Scot and Mallard.

However, the following Wednesday, the engines are surprised to see that the engine on the train is not one that they recognise. The engine introduces himself as Oliver Cromwell, the last engine to be overhauled at Crewe, and is in disbelief that nobody knows who he is. The engines scoff at his reasoning for becoming famous, with many citing reasons as to why they can claim to be more famous than the visitor. Oliver Cromwell writes all of them off, bragging about how he is more famous than they'll ever be.

Otto quickly gets bored of Oliver's attitude, bringing out an invention that turns Oliver into a little saddle tank. After being changed back to normal again, Oliver is frightened of the engines, declaring that he shall never visit the railway again before leaving. The engines jeer after him, unaware of how they have just chased off what will eventually become a true celebrity in preservation.

## Characters

* Dave
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Ed
* Sid
* Ryan
* Allan
* Cammer
* Turbo
* Oliver Cromwell
* Mr. Dark
* Owen (*does not speak*)
* Flying Scotsman (*mentioned*)
* City of Truro (*mentioned*)
* Evening Star (*mentioned*)
* Winston Churchill (*mentioned*)
* Royal Scot (*mentioned*)
* The King's Dragoon Guardsman (*mentioned*)
* Mallard (*mentioned*)
* Princess Elizabeth (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Upway (*mentioned*)
* Skegness (*mentioned*)
* Crewe (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of Event Horizon and Super 8 are referenced.
* This is the first time that the Tau Cannon has been seen.
Short Circuit

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***Short Circuit*** is the eighth episode of the eighth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Another Western hydraulic, Andy, has been purchased by the DRPS for use on odd jobs around the railway. Leno is initially worried that he will end up losing his job, but once he speaks to Andy, his realises his fears are unfounded. One morning, Andy is preparing to take a morning commuter train, but one passenger starts complaining about having a diesel taking his train instead of a steam engine. The passenger ends up convincing everyone to leave the train and complain as well, forcing Mr. Dark to make Andy come off the train and fetch Barry so he can take it instead, much to the disgust of both engines.

Over time, the diesels find themselves being subjected to more and more abuse from the passengers. This culminates in an incident where Allan is involved in an exchange with the same passenger from Andy's experience, and that night Ryan is graffitied in a case of mistaken identity. Having finally had enough, the diesels arrange a meeting. They learn that Mr. Dark has been advertising the railway as a steam railway, hence the increase in negativity towards the diesels. To force Mr. Dark to address the situation, the diesels decide to go on strike.

The diesels, along with Buzz, refuse to move the next morning, and chaos reigns around the railway as a result. The steam engines are forced to cover all of the diesels' work, and Hannah berates Warrior for their actions. Then, several days later, the diesels find themselves being started up by their drivers. Mr. Dark informs them that he has banned several individuals from the railway for their actions and that he has begun a new marketing campaign advertising the importance of the diesel fleet as well. He also informs them that he has arranged a special diesel gala for them that weekend. The diesels worry about further abuse, but Mr. Dark assures them that he will not tolerate it any longer. The diesel gala proves to be a huge success, and while some still turn their noses up, the diesels find themselves facing no further abuse from the general public.

## Characters

* Brian
* Raymond
* Leno
* Hannah
* Barry
* Ryan
* Allan
* Mr. B
* Warrior
* Andy
* Buzz
* Clyde
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Abomination (*does not speak*)
* Turbo (*does not speak*)
* Mr. Chairman (*does not speak*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Colhapper Shed
* Soma
* Merecombe
* Merecombe Shed
* Colhapper
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Upway
* Horton (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The title of this episode is a reference to the Daft Punk track "Short Circuit".
* The ending credits forshadow the events of the following episode.
Rupert

* **Voice Actor**: Rhys Davies

**Rupert** is a double decker bus who operates a service to help the Dark Railway.

## Bio

Following the withdrawal of services to Galen Junction by British Rail, Rupert began operating a service between Walschurch and Colhapper as the line's popularity increased. One day, Repulse spotted him and feared he was there to steal the railway's passengers, but Rupert explained that was not his intention and that rail and road benefit each other. One morning afterwards, Rupert was tasked with taking a crashed lorry's driver to hospital and was congratulated for his help later on.

## Persona

Rupert is a kind and assuring character who respects the railway and how it and road vehicles can work together.

## Livery

Rupert is painted red with cream window surrounds and black wheel valances.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 6 - Asphalt Assault

## Trivia

* Rupert was first created as a joke character as part of an April Fool's joke in 2013 under the name "Rupert the Replacement Bus Service".
De la Trip (episode)

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***De la Trip*** is the third episode of the eighth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

One evening, 257 Squadron is resting after a mainline train at Colhapper shed when he sees an engine approaching him. As the engine gets closer, he recognises him as an old friend from his past, De la Trip. Mr. Smash steps down and introduces the engine. He asks 257 to show De la Trip around on a train to Merecombe, and the two engines head out, catching up with each other as they go.

However, once they reach Merecombe, 257 is worried about De la Trip's reaction to their colleagues. When he sees that there are no other Southern engines besides the Bulleid Pacifics, the N15 is outraged and storms off to confront the others. As Eustace and 257 discuss De la Trip's Southern supremacist attitude, he ends up driving Hannah to tears and causing an almighty argument with the other engines. Eventually, De la Trip leaves the shed, not wanting to be near any non-Southern engines.

Eustace heads over to talk with De la Trip, who has settled himself in the Merecombe goods shed. He calls him out on his attitude and brings up how he and several other Southern built engines once refused to work during a snow storm to demonstrate how Southern engines are not perfect. De la Trip argues that 257 worked and is a Southern built engine, but Eustace reveals that 257 is a British Railways built engine. De la Trip is shocked and angered by this news, and when 257 comes over he forces him to confess his deceit himself. As 257 tries to explain himself, his old friend denounces him and orders him to leave. 257 sadly leaves, and as De la Trip continues to seethe, Mr. B suddenly emerges from the side of the shed. Mr. B reveals that he knows his secret about his past, and tells the N15 to watch himself around the others unless he wants that secret revealed.

## Characters

* Brian
* Raymond
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Hannah
* Caracus Smash
* Barry
* De la Trip
* Ryan
* Allan
* Mr. B
* Mr. Smash

## Locations

* Colhapper Shed
* Colhapper
* Merecombe
* Merecombe Shed
* Bournemouth (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The title of this episode is a reference to the Ian Pooley song "De la Trip".
* This episode features a remixed version of the theme song incorporating a drum beat similar to the titular song.
* The credits for the episode foreshadow the events of the following episode.
Burnin'

"*Pleased to see me?"
"No.*"
— Howard and Allan

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***Burnin'*** is the seventh episode of the sixth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

One evening, Raymond and Allan are talking with a visiting diesel named Clyde, who admits that he feels bad about how steam engines have been treated by British Rail. The two residents feel glad about how they are safe on the DR, and that they have become better engines thanks to their steam colleagues.

Meanwhile, Turbo is having problems, and it is found that he will have to be taken away and stripped down to solve the issue. In the meantime, Mr. Dark is forced to hire another diesel, and to the engines' dismay, the hired diesel turns out to be Howard. He sneers at the presence of steam on the railway, particularly at the sight of the coaling stage and water tower, but the other diesels are not taken in by his arguments.

Over the next few weeks, Howard remains unpopular with the engines and Mr. Dark with his snide comments when he suddenly finds himself being put in his place by both Repulse, who stands up for herself in a fierce manner, and Abomination, who threatens him with his strength. Turbo finally returns, much to the engines' delight, and Howard slinks off ready to return to the East Coast. However, just after passing Axley, Howard begins to feel hot and bothered, and when he is stopped for an inspection his driver is horrified to discover that his engine room is on fire. His driver runs for help, and Allan reluctantly agrees to help, though he has an idea. Dragging Howard to the Junction, he pushes him under the water tower and has water pumped into his engine room, soon putting out the fire. Howard is in a terrible state, and Allan mocks him for having to be saved by the old technology he mocked and for now looking like a steam engine with smoke coming out of him. Allan shunts him onto a siding and leaves him be, but when he returns a short while later, he finds that Howard has mysteriously disappeared.

## Characters

* Raymond
* Abomination
* Repulse
* Allan
* Cammer
* Howard
* Clyde
* Mr. Dark
* Dave (*does not speak*)
* Brian (*does not speak*)
* Hannah (*does not speak*)
* Turbo (*does not speak*)
* Eddie (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*cameo*)
* A Class 33 (*cameo*)
* A Class 52 (*cameo*)
* The Purple Man (*cameo*)
* Theo and Otto (*mentioned*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* Leno (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Merecombe Shed
* Merecombe
* Walschurch
* Axley

## Trivia

* This episode marks the first appearance of Howard since the third series episode Tender Moments of Tender Engines.
* The title is a reference to the song of the same name by Daft Punk.