recursal/Fanatic-Fandom huggingface dataset:
Thief

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Thief*** is the ninth episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Sid notices that Ed has a brand new coach, and asks where Ed got it. Ed replies that he brought it. Sid sceptically says "Really?", to which Ed responds that he lied, and it's actually stolen.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
Home

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Home*** is the eigth episode of *Ed and Sid*.

## Plot

Ed and Sid return to Templecombe, their home. They discuss having a homecoming party, but are rudely interrupted by Repulse...

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
* Repulse (*cameo*)

## Trivia

* Repulse's appearance is a reference to *The Dark Railway Series* episodes The Purple Man and The Prime Time of your Life.
Around the World

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Around the World*** is the third episode of *Ed and Sid*.

## Plot

Sid asks Ed where they are, as they are in a strange location. Ed replies that they've been sent around the world. They then have an argument regarding travel money. Ed concludes that they should relax in the sun, to which Sid replies angrily that it's raining.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid

## Trivia

* The location of this episode is not disclosed, but it is set somewhere in america.
* The title is a reference to the song of the same name by Daft Punk.
Politics

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Politics*** is the sixth episode of *Ed and Sid*.

## Plot

Ed and Sid discuss some political parties that are looking for voters, and discuss what their policies are.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid

## Trivia

* It can be interpreted that Mac and Liz are behind these two parties, as Mac is Scottish and Liz is absolutely furious.
Quack Attack

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Quack Attack*** is the eighth episode of the tenth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Colossus continues to put in a stellar performance as the weeks continue. Zeke eventually comes to speak to him about the incident with Clyde, and reveals that with the coal strikes now over, he has acquired some better quality coal, meaning the crisis is now at an end. Colossus vows to keep going until enough engines are back in service, impressing his owner.

Not long afterwards, Eddie and Turbo finally return to service. Mr. Chairman takes a great interest in Eddie, and one evening he asks Goose to persuade Eddie to help the DRPS since the DR engines refuse to help them after the incident with the viaduct. As he approaches Eddie, however, Goose realises he has met Eddie before and remembers a nasty encounter they had during his days on the Brentwell branch in 1959. Eddie also recognises Goose, and flatly refuses to listen or make amends with him. Goose reports this to Mr. Chairman, who tells him to try again. He threatens to take away Goose's autotrain shuttles if he doesn't succeed, upsetting him.

Goose's efforts continue to fail, prompting him to take drastic measures by blocking Eddie's path out of the yard one morning. He finally explains what Mr. Chairman wants, but Eddie refuses to help the DRPS, even dismissing Goose's concern about Mr. Chairman's threats as him being selfish. Goose begs Eddie to help, even offering a sincere apology for how he treated him back in the day. Eddie finally agrees to help from time to time, but insists it will be on his terms, not Mr. Chairman's, and that he will not join the society outright. Goose agrees, and admits he doesn't like working for Mr. Chairman either, expressing his desire to work under Zeke.

As Goose moves out of Eddie's way, Eddie admits that if he sees that he really has changed, there is still a chance they could be friends in the future. Eddie makes his terms known to Mr. Chairman, who reluctantly agrees. Though he keeps to his word, Eddie continues to keep the DRPS at a distance, not wanting to put himself into the same situation Goose was forced into.

## Characters

* Raymond
* Eddie
* Colossus
* Goose
* Turbo
* Warrior
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Chairman
* Brian (*cameo*)
* 257 Squadron (*cameo*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* Hannah (*mentioned*)
* De la Trip (*mentioned*)
* Clyde (*mentioned*)
* Mr. B (*mentioned*)
* Andy (*mentioned*)
* Maxen (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe
* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Colhapper Shed
* Colhapper
* Galen Junction
* Geever Abbey, Brentwell Branch
* Bellgrave
* Walschurch (*mentioned*)
* Axley (*mentioned*)
* Soma (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of Taking Out the Trash, Fustercluck and Rock'n Roll are referenced.
* The ending credits foreshadow the events of the following episode.
Colin and the Coaches

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Colin and the Coaches*** is the third episode of the second series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Dai is feeling worn out, so Mr. Dark sends him to the works to be mended. He returms a few weeks later, and the improvements stop the other engines teasing him. Meanwhile, a new tank engine named Colin arrives on the railway, quickly getting on well with all of the engines.

One day, Mr. Dark comes to Colin asking him to pull a passenger train between Soma and Galen Junction. Having never pulled a passenger train before, Colin agrees and heads to the Junction. As he waits in the station, a large diesel pulls up next to him and tells him he belongs in a scrapyard. Colin ignores him, and departs the station, only to discover that he has left his coaches behind!

Embarrassed, Colin returns to the station, and the diesel laughs at him before leaving. He is coupled up to the train and this time manages to pull it all the way to Soma. That evening, the other engines, who have heard it all from Dave, laugh at him, except for Dai. Dai assures Colin that it wasn't his fault, and that such an incident has occurred with him several times already, cheering Colin up.

## Characters

* Brian
* Colin
* Dai
* Mr. Dark
* Howard (*not named*)
* Dave (*does not speak*)
* Ryan (*does not speak*)
* Theo and Otto (*one seen; both mentioned*)
* Raymond (*cameo*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe
* Galen Junction
* Soma
* Midford (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode is based on the Railway Series story, *Thomas' Train*.
* This episode marks the first appearance of Colin.

## Goofs

* When Colin backs down onto the train for the second time, some unusual shapes appear in the air above him. This has been explained by Dark DJ as being a glitch that occurred with Colin's model while in the presence of Howard's model.
Horton

* **Operator**: British Rail
* **Constructed**: 1854
* **Station Code**: HT
* **Platforms**: 6
* **Status**: Open

**Horton railway station** is a large junction station, built by the South Eastern Railway in 1854.

## History

The original station was built by the South Eastern Railway, being a major junction station for several railway lines in the area, including a connection to the nearby city of Colhapper and, by proxy, the Dark Railway.

When originally built, the station had a simple four platform layout, though when the spur to Colhapper was built in 1865, an extra two platforms were built to accommodate extra traffic. Horton's overall look is inspired by the grand stations of the Great Western Railway, hence it's different look to typical SER stations of the time. Further rebuilds of the station and it's layout has given it an even more foreign look for the region.

Passenger services to Horton have always been frequent, as it lies at the heart of a series of networks connecting to London, Ashford, Ramsgate, Barbourne, Hastings and the Dexby line to Becksford. Because of it's important link with other lines, the Southern Railway planned to electrify the lines through the station as early as 1935, but, due to the war, these plans were put on hold. Horton Station's main lines was finally electrified with 3rd Rail by British Railways during the 1950's, though platform 1 (which is used for services to Colhapper) was not affected, as the line to Colhapper and Barbourne was not electrified.

In the 1970's the station experienced several cutbacks, with the closure of Platform 6 and all goods facilities in the station area. The branch line to Colhapper was closed in 1975, with the track being ripped up and the land on which the trackbed stood sold for housing.

## Layout and Facilities

Horton Station is one of the largest stations in the area, with six platforms serving several different railway lines. The major focus of the station is passenger traffic, though goods sheds were used on each side of the station by British Rail up to 1971.

The station is served by fast and semi fast servces to London, Ashford and Hastings, whilst less frequent services operate to Ramsgate, Margate, Colhapper and Barbourne.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 5 - Repulse (*mentioned*) and Time Waits for No One, Part 2 (*mentioned*)
* Series 8 - Time Waster and Short Circuit (*mentioned*)
* Series 9 - Rock Shock (*mentioned*), Time Wasted (*mentioned*), and Extend Extra (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Horton was once the Dark Railway's only connection to the national network.
* The station currently uses a model of Exeter St Davids Station, explaining it's unusual GWR look. In this form, it featured in the Station Cameras at Horton video, set after the events of One More Time. Dark DJ's unhappiness with this layout partially contributed to the loss of the line to Horton in Series 9, though there remains a possbility that the station will appear in some capacity in the future.
Birthday

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Birthday*** is the thirteenth episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Sid wakes Ed up to tell him it's his birthday. Ed is surprised that Sid has birthdays, and asks Sid how old he is. Sid says he is 174 years old, with Ed saying that's old, and asking if he's really 174. Sid claims he lied, and that it isn't even his birthday, leaving Ed disgusted.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
Colhapper Shed

* **Operator**: Dark Railway
* **Constructed**: 1971
* **Status**: Open

**Colhapper Shed** is the southern Motive Power Depot (MPD) of the Dark Railway. It is located just outside Colhapper.

## Layout and Facilities

### Current Shed

The current Colhapper Shed has 6 roads for locomotive storage and disposal (4 roads leading into one shed for the steam fleet and the other two into another for the diesels). There is also a small maintenence shed just outside the the main sheds for general maintenence and paintjobs.

Just behind the sheds is a 6 road carriage storage shed, and adjacent to it is the locomotive fueling depot. To the west of the site, nearer the mainline, is the locomotive fuelling depot. In front of the main sheds is a large turntable for turning locomotives.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 7 - Mothership Reconnection (*mentioned*), Rollerskate Disco, and What a Clarence!

## Trivia

* Colhapper Sheds were constructed to prevent over crowding at Merecombe and to allow easy access to the southern end of the railway.
* Unlike Merecombe Sheds which has a brick wall at the back, the track roads Colhapper Sheds go all the way through the sheds and out both sides.
The Rebuilding of Sir Eustace Missenden

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***The Rebuilding of Sir Eustace Missenden*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

In February 1961, Sir Eustace Missenden suffers severe damage after stalling on Parkstone Bank. Instead of having him scrapped, however, British Railways chooses to have him rebuilt. At first, Eustace is reluctant to be rebuilt, though when a works shunter tells him what could have happened, he accepts it and is taken into the works.

After several months of painful transformation, Eustace emerges from the works, looking very different indeed and feeling epic.

## Characters

* Sir Eustace Missenden
* The Works Shunter

## Trivia

* This special marks the first appearance of Sir Eustace Missenden since Sir Eustace's Secret.

## Episode

* The Rebuilding of Sir Eustace Missenden on YouTube
Drinking

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Drinking*** is the fifteenth episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Ed asks Sid if he's drunk again. Sid unconvincingly says no. Ed says he sounds dunk, and he smells like beer. Sid says, drunkenly, that at least he doesnt smell like a Chimpanzee, like Ed. Ed is convinced that Sid is drunk.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
The Purple Man

* **Voice Actor**: Oliver Pocock

**The Purple Man** is a mysterious figure who comes to the Dark Railway.

## Bio

The Purple Man's past is largely unknown, with not even his real name being known. In 1964, he was part of a preservation society that purchased Leanne from Parry Scrapyard for use on a small branch line. Angered at the idea of being used on such a line, Leanne attacked a meeting with all of the society's members using neurotoxin and escaped. The Purple Man was the only survivor of this attack and spent several years recovering, vowing to destroy the engine.

In 1969, he learned that Leanne's last known location was the Dark Railway, as well as the fact that a Jubilee had been destroyed in a tunnel collapse there. He believed that the engine that was destroyed was Repulse and that Leanne was now masquerading as her. He began watching the Jubilee from afar until he came to the sheds one night to examine her. Realising that the engine he had been watching was in fact the real Repulse, he told her his story before turning away hoping to be at peace, only to turn around again to find Repulse bearing down on him, cackling madly. Repulse was found the next morning covered in blood, but there was no sign of a body. After Theo and Otto discovered purple material mixed amongst the blood, it was soon revealed that Repulse had been possessed by Leanne's spirit and that she had killed the man and hidden his body. Upon learning this, Mr. Dark decided to send Repulse away, selling her on.

## Attire

As his nickname suggests, the Purple Man wears a purple suit with a white shirt and black tie. He has also has short dark hair.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 6 - Plunk 'n Bang (*cameo*), Asphalt Assault (*cameo*), Burnin' (*cameo*), The Purple Man, and The Prime Time of your Life (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The Purple Man's nickname is inspired by the similar Purple Guy from the *Five Nights at Freddy's* video game series and by the DC Comics character of the same name.
Arnold

* **Class**: GWR 1400 Class
* **Designer**: Charles Collett
* **Build date**: 1933
* **Configuration**: 0-4-2T
* **Voice Actor**: Anthony Sims

**Arnold** is a small tank engine who is based at Newport.

## Bio

Arnold was built on March 31st, 1933 at Swindon Works. After several years in service, he was withdrawn from service and sent to Barry Scrapyard where he remained for several years before being joined by Freddie. When Gary arrived to rescue Freddie, he took pity on Arnold for having to put up with him, and decided to take him back to Newport with them.

## Livery

Arnold is painted in British Railways black livery with the early crest. Prior to nationalisation, he was likely painted in Great Western Railway green.

## Basis

Arnold is based on a Great Western Railway 1400 Class 0-4-2T. These were known as "Auto-Tanks", due to the fact that they were fitted to run with autocoaches, allowing them to operate trains backwards by the use of cabs in the coaches.

## Appearances

### Gary the Steam Engine

Episodes:

* A Great Problem F\*\*\*s Off

## Trivia

* Arnold was a character in the original series of *Gary the Steam Engine* by Angry Welshman Productions. When Rhys Davies was planning on producing the series in *Train Simulator*, Arnold was going to have a persona based on that of Father Jack from the sitcom *Father Ted*, but these plans were scrapped when the series was cancelled.
* In the original series of *Gary the Steam Engine*, Arnold was based on a LMS Class 3F Jinty 0-6-0T, like Colin. When the series was picked up by Dark DJ Productions, Dark DJ chose to change the prototype due to thinking that the Jinty was a generic choice of prototype.
Dave and Dai

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Dave and Dai*** is the second episode of the second series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

A rise in coal traffic on the Dark Railway results in Mr. Dark hiring an engine from another railway in temporarily. The engines are disappointed to see that the engine is an old, rusty Somerset and Dorset 7F, who introduces himself as Dai. They quickly start teasing him due to his age and appearance, upsetting Dai greatly. Theo and Otto, however, are sympathetic towards him, telling them that he shouldn't let them get to him as long as he knows he is useful.

Cheered up, Dai gets on with his work, ignoring the other engine's taunts. Over time, most of them realise just how hard working he is, and stop making fun of him, though Dave continues to be rude.

One day, Dai arrives at the Industrial Estate to collect a goods train while Dave leaves with his own, making another snide remark as he does so. Dai waits for his signal to turn green, but it doesn't. A while later, a man comes up to him asking for help, as Dave has broken down on the hill just outside the tunnel. Not wanting to be late, Dai and his driver agree to try and push Dave's train while still carrying their own. They find Dave, and successfully push him to Manston Fore before continuing on with their own train.

That evening, when Dai returns to the shed, Dave apologises for his teasing and, awestruck, asks him how he managed to push his train while still pulling his own. Dai reveals that this isn't the first time such an event has occurred with him, and he begins telling Dave stories of his past.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Dai
* Ryan (*does not speak*)
* Owen (*cameo*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe
* Merecombe Gasworks
* Merecombe Industrial Estate
* Manston Fore (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode is the second (and currently last) episode to be filmed using *Train Simulator 2012*'s TSX mode.
* Theo briefly starts singing "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera before Otto cuts him off.
Colossus (episode)

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Colossus*** is the sixth episode of the eighth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Eddie remains alone at the back of the museum, and is still tormented by his subconscious who has taken on the form of Colin. "Colin" continues to tell Eddie that it's over for him and that he should just accept he is no longer cared about, and Eddie is starting to believe him.

One morning, Eddie wakes to find another engine talking to Otto and Turbo in at the front of the museum. As he listens, the new engine, Colossus, is telling the others about his past. Colossus reveals that he was left at the back of a scrapyard for many years watching engines in front of him be cut up, and that he was fortunately saved by Zeke Dark just as the scrapmen had finally reached him. Zeke enters the museum and reveals that Colossus will be in the museum for some time, as he will be a side project for Zeke to work on. When Zeke brings up Eddie, he expresses concern about Eddie being on his own and decides to make some arrangements.

Eddie's spirits are lifted at hearing this news, and he finally begins to stand up to "Colin's" negativity as Zeke approaches him. Zeke tells him that Colossus will be moved next to him so that he will finally have some company again. "Colin" tries to make out that Eddie will forget about him with someone else for company, but Eddie finally makes it clear that while he will never forget his best friend, it is time for him to move on. "Colin"'s demeanour suddenly changes, and he reveals that this was exactly what he wanted to hear from Eddie. Satisfied that Eddie has finally let it all out and is ready to move forward, "Colin" departs, finally giving Eddie the opportunity to say goodbye to his old friend.

That afternoon, Colossus is shunted next to Eddie as promised. The two start talking, and Colossus tells Eddie how he understands how Eddie is feeling, but that he should not let the past drag him down and instead look to the future. He then proceeds to ask about Colin, and Eddie begins telling him the story of how the two first met.

## Characters

* Otto
* "Colin"
* Eddie
* Barry
* Colossus
* Turbo
* Zeke Dark
* Buzz (*does not speak*)
* Dave (*mentioned*)
* Ed (*mentioned*)
* Sid (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)
* Maxen (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Berthelsen (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Galen Junction
* Caracus Smash Ltd

## Trivia

* The events of Eddie and Maxen are referenced.
* The credits tease the events of the following episode.
Revolution 909

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Revolution 909*** is the second episode of the eighth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

The Dark Railway Preservation Society have purchased a new locomotive: a battery electric engine called Buzz. Upon his arrival at Galen Junction, Mr. Smash's works shunter, Mr. B, gets chatting with him about his power supply. Later that day, Mr. B is outraged to learn that Buzz's new charging point is being set up in his shed and that he will have to move to the DRPS' shed with Five instead. Despite his protests, however, he admits to Five that night that he is happy to have a change of scenery.

The next morning, Buzz is sent to work at Soma, finding himself thrown off by the gradients on the way. After being introduced to the Soma fleet, Buzz is put to work shunting trucks. However, in the middle of the day, Buzz runs out of electricity and reveals that it takes six hours to recharge his battery, much to Theo's aggravation. When this happens again the following day, Buzz starts complaining to Five about being useless at work when Mr. B comes over to listen in. As Buzz continues to vent his frustrations, Mr. B starts venting his own about being sat around doing nothing most of the day and Five has an idea.

Later that day, the two engines ask Mr. Smash and Mr. Chairman about swapping jobs. Both agree to exchange ownership of the pair for mutual benefit, and with both engines' consent the deal is made. Both Mr. B and Buzz are much happier in their new positions, and they soon become the best of friends.

## Characters

* Theo
* Leno
* Five
* Barry
* Mr. B
* Buzz
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Turbo (*does not speak*)
* Eddie (*cameo*)
* Dave (*mentioned*)
* Otto (*mentioned*)
* Ed (*mentioned*)
* Sid (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)

## Locations

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

## Trivia

* The title of the episode is a reference to the Daft Punk song of the same name.
* The credits for the episode foreshadow the events of the following episode.
200 Subscribers

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***200 Subscribers*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Dave comes into the shed one evening with the news that Dark DJ's channel has just reached over 200 subscribers. Brian and Raymond are initially unimpressed by this news before Dave announces that he has brought some guests over to celebrate the news. They all congratulate the Dark Railway engines on their success, and they are introduced to the engines that have never seen before (Ed, Sid, AR, and Fowler), while Gary and Dai boast that Rhysicus' channel will still always have more subscribers.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Sir Edgar Woolwinder
* Dai
* Gary
* Bob the Invisible Pink Sailor
* Ed
* Sid
* AR
* Fowler

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Shed

## Goofs

* AR is depicted without a number, though it has been confirmed that this was because Dark DJ had forgotten what his number was.
Omnigelatin

**Omnigelatin** is a food ration product developed, produced and sold by Basikit as part of their Speedfood 2.0 series of products, packaged together with the other products in a kit solution.

Omnigelatin is a type of tiny flavor-free gelatin pudding, made to last in the bag but melt in the eater's mouth. It is made flavor-free so that the eater can add their own preferred flavor.

The product comes packaged in a small gray vacu-sealed packet that’s contained within a larger white and red packet with the rest of the Speedfood 2.0 products.

## Appearances

### *Dynamo Dream*

* *Episode 2: A Single Point in Space* (Cube Classic bag appears but is barely visible)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Behind-the-scenes photos of the Basikit Speedfood 2.0 products props. Via prop designer and producer Lux Taylor'a Instagram
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 More behind-the-scenes photos of the Speedfood 2.0 packaging. Via Lux Taylor's Instagram
3. ↑ {{Cite|Dynamo Dream ep2"*A Single Point in Space*, episode 2 of *Dynamo Dream*. Ian Hubert. March 29, 2023.
Abomination (episode)

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Abomination*** is the second episode of the fifth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

The doubling of the southern section of the Dark Railway and the rebuilding of Axley station have been completed, but problems are now arising at Merecombe Industrial Estate. One day, Sir Eustace confronts Dave at the sheds about the state the sidings keep being left in, but they are quickly interrupted by Mr. Dark, who reveals that he has already bought an engine to shunt at the Estate. He goes on to explain that this engine was the last built by Hunslet in 1964 and has been sat in their works ever since. He is briefly sent going off on a tangent at the mention of the phrase "cheap side", leading both engines to call him a nutjob.

The following week, the new tank engine arrives. His name is Abomination, and he quickly reveals he is very different to a normal Austerity, with a mechanical stoker and a Giesl ejector. The following morning, Abomination sets to work at the Industrial Estate, and quickly learns what to do. His work is greatly appreciated by the big engines, particularly Eustace, and soon the yard is once again tidy. Over the next few weeks, however, Abomination starts noticing that the big engines are struggling with the increasing workload, particularly up the Gasworks Tunnel Incline, and they often require his assistance.

On one particular occasion, Abomination is asked to assist Dave up the incline, but on the way up both engines find themselves in need of a blowup. They stop just outside the other end of the tunnel, and as they wait, Abomination notices the old Gasworks sidings. Merecombe Gasworks has recently closed, meaning that the sidings are no longer in use, and this gives the Austerity an idea. That night, he suggests to Mr. Dark that he take some of the trucks up at a time and arrange them in the Gasworks sidings, thus saving the big engines the climb up the Tunnel Incline. Mr. Dark thinks that this is a brilliant idea, as do the other engines. The plan is quickly put into action, and services start running smoothly once again.

## Characters

* Dave
* Raymond
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Abomination
* Ryan
* Cammer
* Mr. Dark
* Leno (*cameo*)
* Turbo (*cameo*)
* Allan (*mentioned*)
* Cheapside (*mentioned*)
* Fighter Command (*mentioned*)
* Lord Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Walschurch Viaduct
* Axley
* Merecombe Shed
* Merecombe Industrial Estate
* Gasworks Tunnel Incline
* Merecombe Gasworks
* Galen Junction (*mentioned*)
* Walschurch (*mentioned*)
* Manston Fore (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode marks the first appearance of Abomination and of Axley station in its current layout.
Body Angels

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Body Angels*** is the third episode of the tenth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Eddie, Colossus and Turbo are finally moved into the works for their overhauls along with two of the privately owned engines from the museum. They introduce themselves as Buck and Hammond, the latter of which hails from the nearby Dexby Railway. The old tank engine expresses his pleasure that the two DRs have set aside their longstanding rivalry in the preservation era, something which the newer arrivals are unfamiliar with. Mr. B and Buzz come in to check on the engines, and quietly express hope that they don't learn about Mr. Smash's "secret project" whilst they are there.

Meanwhile, work on the new Lake station and Soma mining museum are almost complete. Goose is discussing the latest news with Theo and Otto when they discuss how Goose will likely be pulling the inaugural train to both stations. Though the twins are pleased with the developments, they lament how they never get to be in the spotlight anymore. Goose decides to pull some strings, and on the day of the reopening, Zeke visits the twins and reveals that they will be pulling the inaugural train instead. The delighted twins thank Goose, and the day goes off without a hitch.

One morning shortly afterwards, Andy is having problems. De la Trip notices, and asks if he can help. He reveals that Clyde has stopped with the abuse towards him since Eustace and 257's confrontation with him, and sympathises with Andy's complaints of being overworked. To Andy's surprise, De la Trip offers to take his next train for him. As Trip leaves the sheds, Andy considers how much he seems to have changed his ways, leaving him confused as to why Clyde of all engines remains so hostile towards him.

## Characters

* Theo and Otto
* Eddie
* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Goose
* Turbo
* Mr. B
* Andy
* Buzz
* Buck
* Hammond
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Chairman (*does not speak*)
* Dave (*cameo*)
* Abomination (*cameo*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* Clyde (*mentioned*)
* Allan (*mentioned*)
* Warrior (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Stard (*mentioned*)
* Clark (*not named; mentioned*)
* Mr. Dark (*not named; mentioned*)

## Locations

* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Lake
* Axley
* Soma
* Merecombe Shed
* Walschurch (*mentioned*)
* Horton (*mentioned*)
* Redwick and Chiltern Hills Railway (*mentioned*)
* Dexby Railway (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The title of this episode is a reference to the song of the same name by the french band 'For the Floorz'.
* The credits foreshadow the events of the next episode.
* Buck references several characters from the EpicBanastard series *Rails to Refuge* during the scene in the works.

## Goofs

* In the shot of De la Trip leaving the sheds, the number on his tender is 771 instead of 785.
Chord Memory

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Chord Memory*** is the ninth episode of the eleventh series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Andy doesn’t speak to anyone for the rest of the day. That evening, everyone presses him for information on what happened, causing him to angrily blurt out how the society is gone and that they never cared about him. When Dave starts badmouthing Mr. Chairman, Andy shocks everyone with his fierce defence of the man before he laments his wrecked condition. As he remembers his brother’s similar situation, an idea suddenly comes to him.

A week later, Andy is visited by Mr. Chairman, who has spent the week finding new homes for the society’s rolling stock. Mr. Chairman assures him that he doesn’t blame him for the society’s disbandment, believing it was for the best that they ended things there. When Andy asks about the plans for himself, Mr. Chairman reveals that he had offered him to Zeke, but Zeke declined due to his poor condition and the lack of available parts. At this point, Andy brings up Bear and, to Mr. Chairman’s shock, he asks if he can be sold to the North Western Railway as a spares donor for him despite knowing what that could mean for himself. Andy explains that he will always be grateful for the extra years of life the society, and Mr. Chairman in particular, have given him, and that he is prepared to help both his brother and Mr. Chairman in clearing the society’s debts with his decision. Touched, Mr. Chairman agrees to make the arrangements.

The deal is completed in no time, and it doesn’t take long for the others to learn what Andy has done. He admits to an emotional Warrior that he has been overwhelmed by all the brotherly love between the siblings on the railway and that he is determined to step up for Bear. On the day of his departure, Mr. B and Goose are brought up to Merecombe to say goodbye. They do so away from everyone else, with Goose making amends with him for the final time. Mr. Chairman is the last to bid him farewell. Andy is left alone, confident he has done the right thing for everyone.

## Characters

* Dave
* Raymond
* Ed
* Colossus
* Goose
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. B
* Warrior
* Andy
* Stan
* Mr. Chairman
* Sid (*cameo*)
* Theo and Otto (*mentioned*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* Gordon (*mentioned*)
* Bear (*mentioned*)
* Zeke Dark (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Smash (*mentioned*)
* Sir Topham Hatt (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Walschurch Viaduct
* Caracus Smash Ltd (*mentioned*)
* Galen Junction Railway Museum (*mentioned*)
* Galen Junction (*mentioned*)
* North Western Railway (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode marks the final appearance of Andy.
* The scene involving the DRPS’ brakevan is a reference to a long running in-joke within the DDJP community from the early days of the Society.
* The music used for the end credits of this episode is “The Black Box" by Dark DJ.
Futura

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Futura*** is the first episode of the seventh series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Morale among the engines on the Dark Railway is low following the events of the previous year. Mr. Dark brings in some visitors and has some of the engines repainted to try and cheer them up, but it doesn't work and the engines remain miserable. Meanwhile, a new group of volunteers, known as the "Dark Railway Preservation Society", have started helping out around the line, much to Mr. Dark's delight.

One day, the engines are discussing the visitors and events at the sheds, when Mr. Dark arrives, reminding them that they are all still here carrying the torch for their lost friends. He reveals that he has found a solution to the line's locomotive shortage, as two new engines are coming to the railway: the DRPS' own small tank engine, and Mr. Smash's Britannia Pacific, No. 70047. The big engines are particularly delighted with this news, as they now have another big engine helping them again. Mr. Dark continues his announcements by revealing that British Rail have decided to abandon the connection between Galen Junction and Colhapper. As the engines look concerned, however, Mr. Dark reveals that he has purchased the land and line between the two stations, meaning that the Dark Railway can finally start running trains to Colhapper. The engines are even more delighted with this, but are told that there will be a lot of work to do to bring the line up to passenger running standards.

Mr. Dark concludes by explaining that passenger services will be only run between Walschurch and Merecombe for a few months while Axley and Galen Junction are rebuilt again to cope with the predicted increase in traffic. The engines all promise to do their bit to help, agreeing that keeping busy will help take their minds off the past. They all head out to work, excited that things are finally looking up for the railway at last.

## Characters

* Dave
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Eddie
* Leno
* Hannah
* Sid
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. Dark
* Cookham Manor (*does not speak*)
* Mr. Smash (*does not speak*)
* 6697 (*not named; does not speak*)
* Brian (*cameo*)
* Abomination (*cameo*)
* Mr. Chairman (*cameo*)
* Zeke Dark (*cameo*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* 70047 (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Maxen (*mentioned*)
* Five (*not named; mentioned*)
* 1466 (*not named; mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe
* Galen Junction
* Merecombe Shed
* Walschurch (*mentioned*)
* Axley (*mentioned*)
* Soma (*mentioned*)
* Colhapper (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of The Prime Time of your Life and Apply Overnight are referenced.
* The title is a reference to the track "Futura", created by Dark DJ. The track *Futura* plays through the credits of this episode.
Nintendo 3DS

Although the "Glossary" section can still be useful, as it may make why you need to do something clearer or what some words mean, all of the guides have been removed because they were outdated. Read Plailect's guide instead.

**GUIDE:** 3ds.guide

*The guide above is always kept up-to-date.*

Development wiki: 3dbrew.org

## Glossary

* Firmware patches: The firmware can be patched to make it act in a different way than it was intended. This means it can make your console able to run unsigned software, region free, taking screenshot or spoofing the firmware, among other things.
* NAND/sysNAND: The memory which has all the things that make your console work. Always make sure you have a backup.
* Redirected NAND/redNAND/emuNAND: Instead of using the console's memory, you use a copy located in a partition of your SD card. This way you can keep your firmware exploitable while being able to have a newer firmware that you can launch whenever you want. If you plan to install a9lh, you'll only require it during the installation process. Once a9lh is installed it's completely unnecessary.
* Custom Firmware/CFW: This is a term often used for referring to either NAND redirection, firmware patches or both.
* arm9loaderhax/a9lh: An exploit that makes NAND redirection not necessary once you have installed it. CFW will boot right when you turn your 3DS on.
* ninjhax and freakyhax: Two different game exploits that don't require anything other than the game itself, Cubic Ninja and Freakyforms Deluxe respectively. There are other \*hax that falls into this category.
* oothax and supermysterychunkhax: More game exploits, both of them require the game AND a way to edit their saves, like an already hacked 3DS, a device with this specific purpose in mind, or an original DS/DS Lite with a DS flashcard with the proper homebrew and will to make the 3DS game card fit inside it. Ocarina of Time 3D and Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon respectively. There are other \*hax that falls into this category.
* .cia files: When you install a .cia, it will show up in your Home Menu as any game downloaded from the eShop would. A .cia file can be either a game or an homebrew.
* .3dsx files: Homebrew executables, run with Homebrew launcher.
* .3ds files: Game images dumped from a retail cart, or homebrew packages. Only usable with a 3DS flashcard.
* OTP: Data that is unique to each system, used during a9lh installation.
* LocalFriendCodeSeed\_B: Data that is unique to each system, used for certain online functions. **Do not share yours.**
Night Beats

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Night Beats*** is the fourth episode of the twelfth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

After a few days on display, Rick is brought out of the museum to begin his steam tests. He passes his stationary test with flying colours and after a short while he is moved under his own power for the first time. Initially just running back and forth within the confines of the works, Mr. Smash gets permission for Rick to run up the line as far as Walschurch. He is excited to see the railway, but is less enthused about running backwards with his temporary tender.

The following day, Mr. Smash arranges for Rick to take his first test train. Zeke decides to accompany them on the journey as well. However, when Rick tries to move the train, he breaks his tender coupling. He worries the mishap was his fault, but Mr. Smash and Zeke assure him that it was due to some of the brakes on the wagons still being on and the fact that the coupling itself wasn't strong enough to handle the strain. Zeke muses that a similar incident happened to the original DR1202 as well. Despite the assurances, Rick remains disappointed.

After the repairs to his coupling are complete, they try again the next evening. This time, no such incident occurs and Rick handles the train with ease. He travels all the way up the line to Merecombe with no issue, much to Mr. Smash and Zeke's delight. Mr. Smash reveals that Rick will now be repainted into Dark Railway green and they head back to the works, with Rick pleased that his runs have been a success.

## Characters

* Rick
* Mr. B
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Smash
* De la Trip (*does not speak*)
* Buzz (*does not speak*)
* Brian (*cameo*)
* Abomination (*cameo*)
* Hannah (*cameo*)
* Goose (*cameo*)
* Dave (*mentioned*)
* Dark Railway No 1202 (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Caracus Smash Ltd
* Galen Junction
* Axley
* Lake
* Walschurch
* Upway
* Upway Bank
* Manston Fore
* Merecombe
* Walschurch Viaduct (*mentioned*)
* Colhapper (*mentioned*)
* Merecombe Industrial Estate (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The end credits foreshadow the events of the following episode.
* The title of the episode is a reference to the Thomas Bangalter song 'Night Beats'.
Goodbye, Dai

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Writer(s)
 Narrator
 Guest starring
 Air date
 Previous episode
 Next episode

***Goodbye, Dai*** is the seventh episode of the second series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Early in 1962, Dai's manager on the Somerset and Dorset Railway asks for him to return home. Dave, Brian, Raymond and Colin see him off at the Junction, and before he leaves, Dai promises to return one day.

On his way home, Dai stops at an unfamiliar station to allow an express to pass. He drifts off to sleep while his crew leave him to get a drink, when he suddenly hears a strange noise. Looking around, he sees a large diesel standing next to him, with "The Green Howards" on his side. Howard tells Dai that he is going to take him to a scrapyard to earn some money, horrifying him. As Howard goes to refuel, Dai's crew returns and he begs them to get him away. Spotting the diesel, his crew obliges, and Dai races out of the station with Howard giving chase.

Eventually, Dai gets tired and stops next to a siding. His driver jumps down and switches the points, sending Howard off the main line and straight into a line of milk tankers. Chuckling, Dai continues on his way, and a few hours later he arrives at Templecombe, being greeted by a host of other engines.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Colin
* Dai
* Howard
* Gary (*not named*)
* The Somerset and Dorset Engines (*do not speak*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Axley
* Galen Junction
* The Unfamiliar Station
* Templecombe

## Goofs

* The narrator mentions that Dai pulls up next to multiple sidings, but there is only one there.
Series 12

Director(s)
 Producer(s)
 Starring
 Music by
 Preceded by

**Series 12** of *The Dark Railway Series* began airing in 2023. The series had ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. Ventura - Mr. Smash's works finally prepares to reopen.
2. 1202 - The new engine is woken up for the first time.
3. Fresh - Rick is unveiled to the public.
4. Night Beats - Rick begins his test runs.
5. What To Do - Rick pulls his first passenger train.
6. Outrun - Rick and Barry go head to head.
7. Outrage - Rick finds out what Big Bob was really like.
8. Shuffle - Eddie has to work with a different tender.
9. High Fidelity - Rick experiences his first gala event.
10. Eternal Feedback - Dave prepares to leave for New Wessex.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Eddie
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Ed
* Sid
* Caracus Smash
* Barry
* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Goose
* Big Bob
* Clyde
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. B
* Warrior
* Buzz
* Stan
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)
* Andy (*mentioned*)
* Gordon (*mentioned*)
* 257 Squadron (*mentioned*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)
* Sir Topham Hatt (*mentioned*)
* Bear (*not named; mentioned*)
* Harry (*not named; mentioned*)
* Lord Dark (*not named; mentioned*)
* Mark Dark (*not named; mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* Rick
* Big Bob
* Previous Dark Railway Engines
* Alfred
* Clint
* Cederwood
* Seaforth Highlander (*mentioned*)
* Falkland Islands (*mentioned*)
* Frederick Hawksworth (*mentioned*)
* Hercules (*mentioned*)
* Robert Stovell (*mentioned*)
* Gregory (*not named; mentioned*)
* Hart Hall (*not named; mentioned*)

## Voice Actors

Regulars:

* **Thomas Dibden** as the Narrator and Main Cast
* **Reilly Cornwall** as Goose
* **Gwion Rhys Davies** as Mr. Chairman
* **Callum Hancock** as Clyde and Warrior
* **Christian Rasmussen** as Mr. B and Clint
* **Anthony Sims** as Barry, Buzz and Big Bob
* **Andy Stovold** as Stan, Alfredston Cathedral and the 700 Class

Guests:

* **Freddie Veiga-Pires** as Warrior's Driver
* **James Wright** as the T9 Class
* **Ben Booth** as Cederwood and the C Class
* **Rhys Davies** as the S15 Class

## Trivia

* Dark DJ originally intended to release each episode on the 12th of every month. This was in order to ensure that the second episode aired on the 12th February, a reference to the fact that this episode would introduce Rick and was called 1202. This idea was abandoned after the release of the second episode.
* The full list of episodes was released on 28th January 2023.
* The season takes place in 1980.