Former MSR locomotives

In the mini series, **a few locomotives once on the Moorland Steam Railway** (Gladsville Line) leave for different railways or are sold to overseas museums, one was destroyed while another has never been heard from again.

## Johnny Cuba

### Designer

"Criminals"

**Johnny Cuba** is a mysterious tender locomotive who was said to have been used by the United Nations following WWII and based at the Moorland Steam Railway in June 1965. He's known as **"Jock"** to everyone due to his nameplates until his real name is mentioned and is actually prized by the criminal underworld.

### Bio

Johnny Cuba was built by a group of convicts in Western Australia in an unrecorded year. He claimed to have been used by the British War Department (WD) to help clear up and demolish of concentration camps across Europe.

### Personality

Johnny Cuba is very sly due to his criminal nature.

### Livery

Johnny Cuba is painted in what resembles BR Lined Black.

### Basis or real locomotive

Johnny Cuba is a freelance design but he appears to have an ex-L&YR tender.

### Trivia

Johnny Cuba is inspired by the character of the same name from 1989 TV series 'TUGS'. He is also inspired by KARR from the TV series 'Knight Rider'. KARR was a prototype of KITT (both built from Pontiac Trans Am muscle cars) that went rogue and was later destroyed in Series 8 episode 3 'KITT vs KARR'.

Johnny Cuba's model is scratchbuilt with a L&YR tender from Shapeways.

* Johnny Cuba's model was rebuilt to create Boa.

Johnny Cuba must be the most powerful 0-6-0 in this universe as he features the power rating '5F' painted on his cab.

## Boa

### Designer

Unknown

**Boa** is an experimental tank engine that was based at the Moorland Steam Railway between 1966 and 1969. She's a bit of a singer but which annoys the railway's fleet and sleeps in the sidings instead of in a shed.

### Livery

Boa is painted in what resembles BR Experimental Blue but with orange and black lining.

### Basis or real locomotive

Boa appears to be based off a LMS Fowler 3F 0-6-0T, better known as a "Jinty" but appears to be a pure freelance design.

### Trivia

Boa is named after Korean singer BoA, nicknamed the "Queen of Kpop".

* This explains why Boa likes to sing.

Boa's model is Johnny Cuba's model that has been rebuilt.

## No. 44871

### Designer

Sir William Arthur Stanier FRS

**No. 44871** is a Black Five who was based on the Moorland Steam Railway from August until the end of 1968. He, along with No. 45110, became famous as they hauled sections of the world famous 1T57 'Fifteen Guinea Special' on 11th August 1968.

### Bio

No. 44871 was built at Crewe Works in 1945 as one of the last Black Fives built during the Second World War. Much of his life is unknown but he came under the spotlight by BR's other locomotives as he was one of four locomotives selected to haul the last standard gauge train for BR, which was announced four months before the event. On 11th August 1968, 44871 double-headed with 44781 on two of the legs of the 1T57, better known as the "Fifteen Guinea Special" because of the price of the tickets, with Standard 7 'Oliver Cromwell' covering one leg and 45110 on the final leg.

Following that famous run, both 45110 and 44871 were taken to the Moorland Steam Railway until a permanent home could be finalised for them but until then, both were based on the MSR.

### Livery

No. 44871 is painted in BR Unlined Black with Late Crests.

### Trivia

Despite being not named, No. 44871 would later be named 'Sovereign' in preservation after his stay on the MSR ended.

No. 44871 is one of only three locomotives used on the Fifteen Guinea Special despite being on the of the four. The only one who didn't survive was No. 44781, who was scrapped after starring in *The Virgin Soldiers* under the guise of No. 531.03 with fake side tanks.

No. 44871's model is a renumbered Hornby model.

No. 45110, Henry, Dave, Stan and 'The Sherwood Forester' are his younger brothers.

## No. 45110

### Designer

Sir William Arthur Stanier

**No. 45110** is a Black Five who was based on the Moorland Steam Railway from August until the end of 1968. He, along with No. 44871, became famous as they hauled sections of the world famous 1T57 'Fifteen Guinea Special' on 11th August 1968 since he hauled its last leg.

### Bio

No. 45110 was built by the Vulcan Foundry in 1935 as one of the original "domeless" Black Fives. Most his service life is mostly unknown until he was reallocated from Stafford shed to Bolton in July 1965, becoming popular among its locals. When an announcement was made about the special trains commemorating the end of steam on BR mainlines, No. 45110 wanted to haul one but was disappointed when three other members of the class were given that honour, No. 45305, 44781 and 44871. When No. 45305 failed due to a collapsed brick arch the night before the last run, No. 45110 was called in and gained the honour he wanted when he heard about it back at Bolton. No. 45110 hauled the two legs that covered the pioneering Liverpool-Manchester Railway and became the last steam locomotive in service with BR on 11th August 1968.

Following that famous run, both 45110 and 44871 were taken to the Moorland Steam Railway until a permanent home could be finalised for them but until then, both were based on the MSR.

### Livery

No. 45110 is painted BR Lined Black with Late Crests.

### Trivia

Despite not being named, No. 45110 would later be named 'RAF Biggin Hill' in preservation after his stay on the MSR ended.

Henry, Dave, Stan and 'The Sherwood Forester' are his younger brothers while No. 44871 is his younger brother.

No. 45110 is one of only three locomotives used on the Fifteen Guinea Special despite being on the of the four. The only one who didn't survive was No. 44781, who was scrapped after starring in *The Virgin Soldiers* under the guise of No. 531.03 with fake side tanks.

## Highland

### Designer

David Jones

**Highland** is an early 4-6-0 from Scotland's Highland Railway. She has a huge grudge against Jinty and has even tried to kill him (but fails in the end). She's mostly insane and evil when it came to Fowler locomotives her size or smaller.

### Bio

Highland was built in 1895 for the Highland Railway Company (HR) for goods traffic duties. Her HR career is pretty much unknown and when the LMS came in 1923, she was renumbered '17931'. In 1928, Jinty was sent to the shed she was stationed at and after a huge argument with the Fowler 3F tank engine, Highland held a grudge against Jinty and decided to kill him. He first attempt failed, which kin-of set the tone of the ones to follow. This continued until in 1935, when he shed manager caught her trying to push Jinty into a lake ("loch" in Scotland) and tried to kill him too. Lord Stamp was informed about Highland's appalling behaviour and decided to take out of traffic, for the rest of her life. She was forgotten even after BR was formed.

In 1974, Highland found out about one of her older sisters, Catherine, was purchased by the Moorland Steam Railway, the railway that owns Jinty, and decided to intercept the convoy transporting her. Highland tortured the second member of her class to give up everything about herself and had her number painted over, in order for Highland to become her sister. She was discovered by Labiche following word of Catherine's mysterious disappearance and reported discovery. The Jones Goods was taken to Gladsville to inspect her for any damage during that missing three days. She soon tired to get close to the Fowler tank but was cross to find that another has been saved and is owned by the MSR.

During her time, Highland (as Catherine) was failing to get close to Jinty and the Fowler 3F 0-6-0T was spending more time with an Ivatt tank, the only LMS-built one preserved. When Ella Johnson was placed in Northampsmith MPD before her first steaming, Highland was heard mumbling to herself but ended up being questioned by the tank engine. When EJ called her "17931", Highland accidently revealed her true identity and before EJ could warn her younger brother, was pushed off a cliff by Highland. Her plan backfired when Jinty was warned her sister and Jenny stood up to her friend but when Jenny did, Highland dragged her away. Jinty was killed trying to save his friend.

In an alternate timeline created by Barton, Ella Johnson, with the help of Audie and Titan, stopped the evil Jones Goods from exacting what she wanted to do. Her plan failed even further when she derailed in the bad track inside the tunnel that linked the secret complex with the man dockyard. Her derailment cause the tunnel to collapse and crush her to death. Barton looked at the wreck and was pleased that she was destroyed. The events of Highland (running under Catherine's identity) attempting to finish off Jinty have become known as "The Highland Saga"

### Personality

While disguised as Catherine, Highland was kind and liked talking about her days in Scotland before the formation of the LMS in 1923. After he cover was dropped, Highland is revealed to a hard-hearted locomotive with no care for others.

### Livery

Highland is painted in LMS Unlined Black.

### Basis or real locomotive

   Highland is based off a Highland Railway "Jones Goods" class 4-6-0 tender locomotive. 15 were built for the Highland Railway (HR) and became the first 4-6-0s built for the UK. They were built by Sharp Steward & Company in 1894 and were designed for goods work by David Jones, hence their nickname. They were passed into LMS hands in 1923 and were withdrawn from 1929 to 1940, with only one being preserved.

### Trivia

Unlike many locomotives in the series, Highland's HR and LMS numbers are fictitious. The highest HR number for a "Jones Goods" is '117' and the highest LMS number was '17930'.

Highland's personality was based on Leanne in Dark DJ Productions' 'The Dark Railway Series'. She's seen trying to kill Dave and his friends, until she is killed in the Merecombe Gasworks Tunnel Collapse and after her spirit is defeated by Theo and Otto's Tau Cannon.

* Highland also uses the same theme, the royalty-free track 'They Might Not' by Puddle of Infinity.

Highland is voiced by Maya Goncalves.

Highland's model is a DJH kit. This model has two bodies but one chassis and tender, due to the different numbers seen.

* Catherine's model is built from the same kit

Highland is named after the Highland Railway in Scotland, the railway which her design was built for.

## Christina

### Designer

Francis William Webb

**Christina** is an old goods engine that was once owned by the Moorland Steam Railway in the 1970s. She was left abandoned since the 1920s but was discovered by Raven and Stanford upon the two exploring the abandoned line.

### Bio

Christina was built in 1887 at Crewe works for goods work. Sometime in the 1920s under the LMS, she broke down on a branch line in Northern Shropshire which was later closed, but not removed due to it still being open for goods traffic until the 1950s, when the line was formally closed. Christina was abandoned as a result and forgotten after the line's closure.

In 1976, following the "Highland Saga", Stanford was told about an abandoned branch line by Hood which promoted the B1 to explore it, dragging Raven with him. At an abandoned station which followed a viaduct, Stanford stumbled across Christina while looking around the station's coal sidings.

### Livery

Christina is painted in LNWR Lined Black. Until her proper restoration, she was painted in red undercoat.

### Basis or real locomotive

Christina is based on a LNWR 18in Goods class 0-6-0, better known as a "Crested Goods", "Express Goods 5ft 0in" or Cauliflower" by enthusiasts and crews. 310 were built from 1880 to 1902 by Crewe Works and were designed by Francis William Webb. The class began to be withdrawn in 1922 following the introduction of more powerful locomotives with the final one retired in 1955, which all 310 have been scrapped.

LNWR No. 1382 was built at Crewe in 1887 and was withdrawn from service in 1951 as BR No. 58368.

### Trivia

It took around two days before Christina's basis was finalised.

Christina is named after a friend and fellow YouTuber Shane Sowter knows. He realised her odd name would suit an odd locomotive since he had mostly never heard of the name "Christina" before high school.

Due to there being no recordings of the "Cauliflowers", sounds recorded from LNWR Webb Coal Tank No. 1054 were used.

The backstory of Christina was partly inspired by Hiro from Thomas & Friends and her introduction was inspired by the 2009 film 'Hiro of the Rails'.

It is revealed that Christina named herself after the discovery of the remains of the original Christina.

Christina's name means "follower of Christ" or "Christian" in Ancient Greek.

* Christina even has a bible on the right side in her cab.

Christina's model is built from a London Road Models kit.

Christina is the only LNWR locomotive owned by the MSR until sold to another railway in 2008.

The real life locomotive that carries Christina's number was one of the few "Cauliflowers" to pass into BR ownership.

## Portland Bill

### Designer

Douglas Earle Marsh

**Portland Bill** is a Brighton Atlantic based on the Moorland Steam Railway between 2001 and 2012. Prior to this, he was privately owned by was transferred to the MSR following the passing of his owner.

### Bio

Portland Bill was built by Kitson & Company of Leeds in 1905 for express duties on the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway (LBSCR) but wouldn't receive his name until May 1925, as part of a plan by the Southern Railway to improve its image. In 1951, after working for 46 years, Portland Bill was withdrawn from service by British Railways (BR) and placed on the scrap sidings with his only other surviving brother, as their famous sister Hartland Bill (formerly 'La France') was scrapped months earlier. During this time, he was purchased privately by a railway enthusiast in Yorkshire and was restored at Brighton Works, allowing him to head to Yorkshire under his own steam.

Between 1975 and 1983, Portland Bill proved to be a popular locomotive during mainline tours until new regulations calling for him to be modified caused him to relegated to visits to heritage railways. In 2001, Portland Bill's owner, the enthusiast that saved him from scrap in 1951, passed away and due to how none of his children wanted to take ownership of him, Portland Bill was sent to the Moorland Steam Railway until both a buyer and a permanent home could be found but until then, he was now based at and in the custody of the MSR.

### Livery

Portland Bill is painted in SR Malachite Green

### Basis or real locomotive

Portland Bill is based off a LBSCR H1. Designed by Douglas Earle Marsh and based off the Great Northern Railway (GNR) C1 Large Boiler Altantics designed by Henry Arthur Ivatt (which Marsh used to work for), five were built by Kitson & Co. of Leeds, Yorkshire between 1905 and 1906 for the heavy London-Brighton expresses which the existing 4-4-0s and tank engines couldn't handle. In 1913, No. 39 was chosen to head the train carrying the French President, being named 'La France' for the event. In 1925, all the class were named (La France being renamed) after coastal landmarks in the Southern Railway (SR) network by the railway's publicity department to improve SR image. During the 1920s, they were taken off London-Brighton express work for newer N15 'King Arthur' and K 'River' class locomotives. Withdrawals began in 1944 when two were taken out of service due to lack of work and the remaining three in 1951. None have been preserved.

No. 2038 was built in 1905 as LBSCR No. 38 and was named 'Portland Bill' by the SR in 1925. It was withdrawn in May 1951 and was scrapped in September of that year.

### Trivia

Portland Bill's model is a standard Bachmann H1.

* Originally, this model was reserved for usage only at Christmas time.

Portland Bill considers himself as a "Brighton Atlantic" despite not being a product of Brighton Works.

During his brief stay on the MSR between 2001 and 2012, Portland Bill was seen as favourite among staff, volunteers, the public and the railway's fleet.

Portland Bill is the only LBSCR-built locomotive that has been based at the MSR.