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Vincent

* **Class**: LMS Class 5MT
* **Designer**: William Stanier
* **Build date**: 1934
* **Configuration**: 2-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: David Rowley

**Vincent** is a small mixed traffic engine who works on the Settle and Carlisle Railway.

## Bio

Vincent was built in 1934 at Crewe Works. Not much is known about his past, but he was allocated to the Settle and Carlisle Railway at some point, and was often thrashed to within an inch of his life by his manager, Mr. Mckenzie.

In 1953, Vincent encountered five engines while pulling a goods train. He was very surprised by the presence of one of them, Raymond, as he had never seen a diesel before, and laughed at him, thinking he was mad, when he said he was built in 1958. Unbeknownst to Vincent, these engines had been transported back in time from 1963 following an incident with a teleporter and time machine. Later on, he provided them with some fusible plugs on the orders of Mr. Mckenzie. Shortly afterwards, he helped to rescue Otto and Hunter from the clutches of Victor and Ludo and it was here that he learned that the newcomers really were from the future.

It is unknown what happened to Vincent after this, though it is possible that he was withdrawn and scrapped as a result of the Modernisation Plan.

## Persona

Vincent is rather skeptical, but is still a hard worker in spite of being overworked.

## Livery

Vincent is painted in British Railways lined black with the late crest. It can be presumed that he wore LMS black in the years prior to the grouping.

## Basis

Vincent is based on a London, Midland and Scottish Railway Class 5MT 2-6-0, which are sometimes nicknamed "Stanier Crabs" owing to the fact that they were extensively modified versions of the Crabs.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Films:

* Event Horizon

## Trivia

* Vincent was one of the characters in *Event Horizon* whose voice actor was chosen through public auditions.
Factions, Guilds, & Orders

You can sign up to be apart of the a faction at any given time or remained untilited. However we recommend that you choose a faction. You can also switch factions however there is a process to leave a faction (you must talk to the factional sector leader) and the process of leaving could take up to about two weeks. The Cannon Factional sector on Anesidora exist in each factional region on the map they are all in parallell with one another in growth and origin. And a emblem is worn proudly by the members of the faction on their attire when on Anesidora. Theese factional sectors are moral sub-cultures in which many residence live by each having their own specific duites and ways of life. The Humania Sector are for the super-humans and those who are seen upon the mortal world as super-hero's. The militia sector are the military behind all realms and kingdoms, clans etc, promoting honor and glory for their nations and capitals, kingdoms etc. The technia is the advancement in technology for their kingdoms, clans, etc. While the paranoia is for the supernatural outside of the human world who stick to their own individual morals. The Wretched's sub-culture morals are unclear and hidden although it is known that if you are a wretched you have some type of tie or bond with the Desiire Dynasty as all of the Desiire's are apart of the wretched faction. While the lost and bound promote a class system and master-slave or butler / maid like morals.

## Guilds

Anyone can create a guild or 'group' this does not effect sectional factions in any way. --So you can have a group filled with people from diffrent factions. Guilds are considered to be the parties in which you complete missions and quests with. Guilds may have allies, and enemies.

## Orders

Orders are considered your organizations on Anesidora. Orders also do not effect sectional factions in anyway.
Noise

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***Noise*** is the eigth episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Ed asks Sid if he can hear something. Sid asks what, and Ed says he can hear a buzzing sound. Sid says he can't hear it, so Ed tells him that's because he doesn't have ears. Sid counters that Ed doesn't have ears either, to which Ed replies that that's a good point.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
Rodney

* **Class**: BR Class 50
* **Designer**: English Electric
* **Build date**: Before 1965
* **Configuration**: Co-Co

**Rodney** is a large diesel engine.

## Bio

Rodney was built in the 1960s at the Vulcan Foundry. In 1965, he was tasked with taking Owen, Ryan, and Allan from Port Monteau to Kirkcudbright after they ruined the production of a British Transport Film. Two years later, he brought a mainline charter to Galen Junction for Dave to take onwards to Weymouth.

## Livery

Rodney is currently painted in British Railways blue livery with full yellow warning panels.

## Basis

Rodney is based on a British Railways Class 50 Co-Co. This class were known as "Hoovers" because of the sound their air filters originally made. The real No. 50021 *Rodney* has been preserved and is currently stored at Tyseley Locomotive Works.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 3 - Super 8 (*cameo*)
* Series 4 - Traction Reaction (*cameo*)

## Trivia

* Rodney appears in episodes set in 1965 and 1967 with his nameplates, but the real No. 50021 *Rodney* was not built until 1968 and not named until 1978.
The Great Custard Cream Robbery

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***The Great Custard Cream Robbery*** is the fifth episode of the eighth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

It is a Sunday morning on the Dark Railway, and the line is closed for maintenance work. Mr. B, stationed at Galen Juncton, is suddenly hijacked by Zeke Dark, who has stolen one of Mr. Chairman's custard cream biscuits, much to the anger and chagrin of Chairman.

Whilst Zeke and Mr. B make their escape, Mr. Chairman enlists Allan (who is stationed at the Junction as well) to help him chase down the runaways. A longwinded and overly cinematic chase ensues up the line, with Chairman almost catchng Zeke near Merecombe, and Allan breaking the fourth wall on Walschurch Viaduct. Once they reach Merecombe, Zeke runs away with Chairman in hot pursuit. Allan suggests that he and Mr. B get a drink, but Mr. B reminds him that they have no drivers, dissapointing Allan.

## Characters

* Allan
* Mr. B
* Mr. Chairman
* Zeke Dark

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Railway Museum
* Axley
* Walschurch Viaduct
* Walschurch
* Upway
* Manston Fore
* Merecombe

## Trivia

* The title can be seen as a reference to "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963, when an estimated £2.6 Million was stolen from a Royal Mail train on the ECML.
* The episode utilises a lot of new editing tools and special effects. Dark has admitted that this episode was essentially "A fun test of the new editing tools" avaliable to him.
* When the two engines cross Walschurch Viaduct, Allan makes a reference to a Robot Chicken episode featuring Thomas the Tank Engine, where Percy says a similar line to Thomas during a chase scene.
* The closing credits forshadow the following episode.
* The intro for the episode features a remix of the usual title music ("Dark DJ - 9") with a royalty free track called "The Drive" by Kevin MacLeod.

## Episode

* The Great Custard Cream Robbery on YouTube
Buck

* **Class**: GWR 6800 "Grange" Class
* **Designer**: Charles Collett
* **Build date**: 1936
* **Configuration**: 4-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: Christian Rasmussen

**Bucklebury Grange**, also known as **Buck**, is a large mixed-traffic engine who lives on the Redwick and Chiltern Hills Railway.

## Bio

Bucklebury Grange was built on September 30th, 1936 at Swindon Works. In 1950, he was transferred to work on the Redwick and Chiltern Hills lines on the Oxfordshire and Berkshire border. In 1952, Buck became heavily involved in the scheme to have this line become an independent railway separate from British Railways, and was eventually purchased by its owner, Mr. Stard.

In the mid-1970s, Buck came to the Dark Railway to have his springs repaired at Caracus Smash Ltd due to an incident with some wagons on his own railway. He went on display at the Galen Junction Railway Museum whilst he waited for the work to be done, and eventually went into the works along with several other engines from the museum. His repairs were finished in 1978, after which he was run-in on the railway for a few weeks. He went out of his way to avoid taking passenger trains due to his frequent mishaps while pulling them, until Zeke requested he take one and offered to put in a good word for him with his owner. Though the first part of the journey travelling from Colhapper to Merecombe went well, his relief was short-lived as when on his way from Merecombe back to Colhapper he ended up running down Upway Bank too fast, causing him to derail at Upway. Despite informing Zeke that his owner had requested that he was not to pull passenger trains, Zeke was convinced he had done it on purpose, he promptly sent Buck home after being mended once more.

## Persona

Though an eccentric type who is typically nonchalant about his various incidents, Buck is also a friendly type who is quick to defend his friends when provoked. He also has worries concerns pulling passenger trains, owing to his spotty history of mishaps when pulling them.

## Livery

Buck is currently painted in Great Western Railway lined green with "GW" on the tender. During his BR days, he carried both British Railways lined green and BR lined black.

## Basis

Buck is based on a Great Western Railway 6800 Grange Class 4-6-0.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 9 - Time Wasted (*cameo*)
* Series 10 - 101 (*cameo*), Body Angels, Dirty Colossus (*does not speak*) and Buckin' Hell

## Trivia

* Buck is one of the main characters of the EpicBanastard series *Rails to Refuge*.
* Buck has a bad habit of derailing whilst at work, which led to his arrival on the Dark Railway in the first place.
* In the 77C universe, Buck is the only GWR 6800 to survive into preservation.
Plunk 'n Bang

"*Hey Ed, she's got your ass!*"
— Sid

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***Plunk 'n Bang*** is the fifth episode of the sixth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

To cheer Raymond and Turbo up about the loss of their express runs, Mr. Dark tells them that they are to be repainted back into BR green, exciting them greatly. He also informs Dave that he is to be repainted as well, into LMS black. Dave is not happy with this news, preferring his unique green livery, but Hannah is very excited and reminds him that he will still be unique, being the only Black 5 in LMS colours.

Meanwhile, Repulse is finally ready for testing. She is thrilled to be running again, and she is taken out for a test run between Merecombe and Manston Fore, where Mr. Smash is satisfied with her performance with only a few adjustments needed. She is left feeling awful by the sight of the former goods branch, however, and when she returns to Merecombe she breaks down in tears in front of Hannah. Although she remains a little skeptical of the engine, Hannah comforts her and agrees to make sure she no longer feels lonely. Elsewhere, the time has come for Eustace, 257, and Ed to be taken to Mr. Smash's yard for their overhauls. They are given good send-offs from the other engines and Mr. Dark, and say their goodbyes before they are taken away.

Some time afterwards, Raymond, Turbo, and Dave are repainted into their new liveries. Hannah, predictably, is very excited and immediately drags Dave away to the junction for some private time. However, they find that the sheds are occupied by Leno and Owen, who is upset because Theo and Otto have been picking on him. Unable to get them to move, Hannah and Dave head to Soma, where Hannah threatens the twins with the destruction of their yard to get them to make amends with Owen. As they leave, Hannah decides to have their private time at Soma instead. They have just finished, however, when the twins, Leno, and Owen arrive. The two mixed traffic engines make haste quickly, leaving the Soma fleet disgusted at the mess they have left behind.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* Colin
* Eddie
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Hannah
* Ed
* Sid
* Repulse
* Owen
* Turbo
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Abomination (*does not speak*)
* Ryan (*does not speak*)
* The Purple Man (*cameo*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Merecombe
* Manston Fore
* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Shed
* Soma
* Caracus Smash Ltd (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The title is a reference to the song of the same name by Ian Pooley.
* This episode marks the first appearance of "The Purple Man", who appears in the background throughout the rest of series 6 leading up to his titular episode.
Eraslayer

* **Designer**: English Electric
* **Configuration**: Co-Co
* **Voice Actor**: Tom Smith

**Eraslayer "Thunderbox 5000"** was a Class 37 diesel who once visited on the Dark Railway .

## Bio

Eraslayer (Full name "Eraslayer Thunderbox 5000") is a whiny red diesel who once visited the railway with Dan the Diesel. Both engines didn't want to do any work, and both argued at Merecombe before actually pulling a train. His engine began burning as he left the line with Dan and the train.

It is unknown what happened to him when he left the line, having only visited for a day in the early 1960's.

## Persona

Eraslayer was arrogant and stuck up, and thought he was the best diesel in the world. He was lazy, and didn't really want to do any work.

## Livery

Eraslayer wore an unbranded red livery in his single appearance.

## Basis

Eraslayer was based on a BR Class 37 Diesel.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Specials:

* The Visitors

## Trivia

* This special episode is non-canon, as it was made as a joke/mock episode with some of Dark DJ's friends.
* Eraslayer was voiced by Tom Smith, one of Dark DJs best friends and the character's namesake (Smith is nicknamed "Eraslayer").
* The livery in which Eraslayer appears is wholly innapropriate for the time period, as it is unbranded EWS livery.
Series 7

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**Series 7** of *The Dark Railway Series* began airing in 2017. The series had ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. Futura - Mr Dark has a series of plans for the railway's future.
2. Smashing! - The new arrivals settle in on the railway.
3. Braking Bad - Caracus' first day doesn't go quite to plan.
4. The Road to Colhapper - Allan has a decision to make.
5. Ey Up? - The engines are baffled by the latest newcomer.
6. The Red Herring - Barry is suspicious of a new freight train.
7. Mothership Reconnection - The engines try to find out Five's secret.
8. Rollerskate Disco - The new Junction railway museum is opened to the public.
9. What a Clarence! - A mainline diesel multiple unit is rude to the engines.
10. The Man in Overalls - Dave starts talking to Mr. Smash's apprentice.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* Eddie
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Ed
* Sid
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Colin (*as a ghost; does not speak*)
* Owen (*as a ghost; does not speak*)
* Cammer (*as a ghost; does not speak*)
* Repulse (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Maxen (*mentioned*)
* Oliver Cromwell (*mentioned*)
* Mac (*mentioned*)
* Liz (*mentioned*)
* Brain (*not named; mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* Five
* Caracus Smash
* Barry
* Clarence
* Mr. Chairman
* Zeke Dark
* Cookham Manor (*does not speak*)
* 6697 (*not named; does not speak*)
* 1466 (*not named; mentioned*)

## Voice Actors

Regulars:

* **Stuart Steel** as Five
* **Anthony Sims** as Barry and the mysterious men
* **Gwion Rhys Davies** as Mr. Chairman

Guests:

* **David Seward** as Caracus Smash's guard
* **Freddie Veiga-Pires** as Caracus Smash's driver
* **Glenn Streeter** as Caracus Smash's fireman
* **Callum Hancock** as Clarence

## Trivia

* This is the first season to include a regular voice cast rather than guest stars.
* This is the final season to be produced on the 'White Knight' Laptop, as from Series Eight Onwards, the show is produced on 'The Black Knight' Desktop PC
Taking Out the Trash

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***Taking Out the Trash*** is the tenth episode of the second series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Winter has arrived on the Dark Railway, and Maxen continues to be rude to the other engines, making snide remarks about each of them. Eventually, Maxen's behaviour gets to the point where Eddie confronts him about it at the Gasworks. However, Maxen suddenly turns on his friend, particularly when Eddie states that the Great Western Railway is no more and to get used to it. Furious, Maxen declares Eddie a traitor and nothing but a commoner before steaming away. Eddie races back to the sheds and breaks down in tears. Deciding that Maxen has gone too far, the engines call a meeting to decide what to do with him, though none of them can come to a conclusion.

One day, Maxen is pulling a train of wagons to Merecombe. He is in a bad mood and bumps his trucks all the way. As they approach Merecombe, he finds himself unable to stop and the trucks surge forwards to pay him out, sending him crashing through the buffers and leaving him balanced on the edge of the cliff. Dave is called to help him, but he rolls up behind him far too quickly. He bumps into Maxen and upsets his balance, sending him over the edge and into the ravine below. Once he is lifted out, he is told by Mr. Dark that he will return to the Western Region immediately and they will decide what to do with him.

Eddie takes Maxen down to the Junction, and the tank engine tries to convince him to return with him. Eddie tells him that he is pathetic, and will wind up alone and friendless, but he is determined not to. As another engine arrives, Maxen yells to Eddie that he is a traitor as he is dragged away.

Eddie is comforted by the other engines over the next few days after Maxen's departure, and soon finds himself becoming best friends with one particular engine, Colin, thanks to their love of football. Though unsure if he will ever see his former friend again, Eddie doesn't mind, finally feeling part of the Dark Railway team.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Eddie
* Allan
* Maxen
* Colin (*does not speak*)
* The Class 37 (*does not speak*)
* Mr. Dark (*does not speak*)
* Theo and Otto (*cameo*)

## Locations

* Merecombe
* Merecombe Gasworks
* Manston Fore
* Galen Junction

## Trivia

* This episode marks the first appearance of Manston Fore in the series.

## Goofs

* When Maxen first derails, he is further back from the cliff edge than when Dave pushes him over it.
Traction Reaction

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***Traction Reaction*** is the first episode of the fourth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

It is New Years' Day, 1967, and Dave is boasting to Brian and Raymond about his upcoming mainline charter service to Weymouth, and how he has received (yet another) new coat of paint. Dave explains that he now has the Dark Railway logo written on his tender, apparently to try and boost visitor numbers.

The day before he is to take the charter, the station master informs him that a service bound for the junction has broken down at Raxas Heath, and implores Dave to go and rescue it. He obliges, and finds a BR Class 20 diesel stuck at the station hauling a goods train. Dave brings him and the train the mile or so back to the Junction.

Dave learns that the engine's name is Cammer, and that he has a tragic backstory: recently, his twin brother, Jason, was killed in a shunting accident, and British Rail are planning to withdrawn him, seeing as he has been woring on his own of recent. Dave sympathises with Cammer regarding this, but Cammer warns him not to worry about diesels, but to be careful of electrics.

Next day, Dave finally takes his special train. In the middle of the day, he stops at Brockenhurst on the south west mainline (though he does not know the name of the station). In the bay platform, a rude electric multiple unit speaks rudely to Dave, before he leaves, still unknowing of the name of the station!

That night, when he returns home, he sees Mr. Dark, who is agonising over needing another freight engine. Dave goes to suggest Cammer, but Cammer (who was in the sheds that morning) is gone. Mr. Dark tells Dave to stop meddling in his affairs, before dismissing the big green engine.

Dave feels awful for a few weeks, thinking that Cammer was sent away and scrapped. But to his surprise, Cammer arrives in the yard, and explains that Mr. Dark purchased him the day after Dave's special, and had him restored to working order again. Dave is thrilled, and spends the night talking to Cammer, who eventually falls to sleep feeling very happy indeed.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Cammer
* The EMU
* Mr Dark
* The Galen Junction stationmaster
* Rodney (*cameo*)
* Jason (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction Shed
* Galen Junction
* Raxas Heath
* Brockenhurst

## Trivia

* This episode was released almost a year after the finale of Series 3.
* This episode marks the first use of a smooth camera pan effect, made possible using an XBOX controller for PC usage.
* This episode also marks the first usage of the "Dark Railway" logo, which is seen on Dave's tender.
* This is the first and only time that Raxas Heath station was seen in the series.

## Goofs

* Due to the new recording software used, sometimes, a small blue circle can be glimpsed during scenes.
Pogo (episode)

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***Pogo*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

It is Halloween night on the Dark Railway, and Brian prepares to tell the engines a story. As he starts going into one about a vicar, coal trucks, and a small blue tank engine, Dave asks him to tell a ghost story. The other engines also ask, causing Brian to relent and tell one.

Long ago, there was a small railway called the Sundale and Porthaven Light Railway. This line owned a small engine called Pogo, who just got on with his work without fuss. One day, he was being laughed at by a visiting engine called Barry, but he ignored him and set off with a train of vans, unaware that they were secretly filled with gunpowder. Sparks flew from his funnel as he climbed the hill, and as he encountered Barry while crossing a bridge, a spark suddenly flew into one of the vans, causing a massive explosion which sent him and his train flying into a deep ravine. Barry went back for assistance, but by the time he returned, Pogo was gone.

Five years later, Barry had been withdrawn and was sent to a scrapyard. One night, he heard the sounds of an engine nearby, and to his horror saw Pogo steam past nearby before simply disappearing. He closed his eyes, only to open them again to find the little engine standing right in front of him. Pogo moved forward towards him, and as their buffers met, Pogo and Barry simply disappeared. Brian ends his story by saying that Pogo appears every Halloween looking for broken engines to take onwards to the beyond. Allan snorts at the story, but they both notice that Dave, who has been out of service with a broken cylinder, has been scared by it, and he doesn't speak again for the rest of the evening.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Theo and Otto
* Allan
* Barry
* Pogo (*does not speak*)
* Raymond (*cameo*)
* Colin (*cameo*)
* Owen (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*cameo*)
* The Scrapyard Engines (*cameo*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Sundale and Porthaven Light Railway
* The Scrapyard

## Trivia

* This episode is the first Halloween special of the series, as well as the first seasonal special of the series in general.
* It has since been revealed that the story Brian tells his friends is all made up, besides the fact that Pogo does exist. He actually met Pogo at Barry Scrapyard in 1958, but made up this fictional story just to scare his friends. Pogo's real backstory is still unknown...
Port Monteau

* **Operator**: British Rail
* **Opened**: 1888

**Port Monteau** is a large harbour located in the coastal city of Monteau, Norfolk. This is the place Owen , Allan and Ryan were sent to to make a British Transport Film for the Director.

## Layout and Facilities

The port had a vast complex of sidings, storage buildings and docks.

## Appearances

The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 3 - Super 8 and Who Goes There? (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Port Monteau only ever appeared in one episode, and has only ever been mentioned once more.
* Port Monteau was originally created as part of an extended route to become part of the Dark Railway later on in the series, though this no longer appears to be the case.
Dating

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***Dating*** is the first episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Ed asks Sid for his help regarding a Date. Sid advises Ed not to turn up high, not to embarrass himself, and to wear "his cool face", to which Ed suddenly dons a "troll face". Sid thinks this is close enough.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid

## Trivia

* When Sid tells Ed to "wear his cool face", Ed is shown wearing a "troll face". This is an internet meme picture to represent "trolling", in other words, purposely annoying or winding up people on the internet.
Series 9

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**Series 9** of *The Dark Railway Series* began airing in 2019. The series had ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. 9 - Dave awakens after a long overhaul.
2. Goose - The DRPS's new engine arrives and causes problems.
3. Rock 'n Roll - Disaster strikes during a snow storm.
4. Rock Shock - The Dark Railway is taken off guard by a new problem.
5. Meanwhile... - Focus turns to the engines away from the DR.
6. Time Wasted - Zeke tries to figure out how to fix the railway's problems.
7. Extend Extra - A solution is found for the railway's problems.
8. Wipeout - Theo and Otto's efforts to help the railway have mixed results.
9. Shapeshifter - Clyde gets carried away with his newfound capabilities.
10. Pogo / Mere Anarchy - Clyde and Pogo must save Dave from his demons.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* Eddie
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Ed
* Sid
* Caracus Smash
* Barry
* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Clyde
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. B
* Warrior
* Andy
* Buzz
* Repulse
* Pogo
* "Linda"
* "Howard"
* Clarence
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Flying Scotsman (*cameo*)
* Stan (*cameo*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)
* Five (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*mentioned*)
* Lord Dark (*mentioned*)
* Alicia Dark (*mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* Goose
* Green Arrow
* Mayflower
* Scots Guardsman
* 43924
* 48431
* 5775
* Buck (*cameo*)
* Hammond (*cameo*)
* The Museum Engines (*cameo*)
* The Carnforth Engines (*cameo*)

## Voice Actors

Regulars:

* **Anthony Sims** as Barry, Buzz and 43924
* **Reilly Cornwall** as Goose and Green Arrow
* **Christian Rasmussen** as Mr. B and a Contractor
* **Callum Hancock** as Clyde, Warrior and Clarence
* **Andy Stovold** as Andy and 5775
* **Gwion Rhys Davies** as Mr. Chairman

Guests:

* **Oliver Pocock** as a Contractor
* **Midnight Trance (Crane)** as Scots Guardsman and Leno's Driver
* **James Wright** as Mayflower
* **Jordan Wootton** as 48431
* **Ben Dolman** as a Castleman's Volunteer
* **Edward Bull** as a Castleman's Volunteer
* **Ethan Beadle** as the Carnforth Supervisor

## Trivia

* This is the first season to be filmed utilising the new RailWorks Enhancer addon, improving the lighting conditions for the series.
* Unlike the previous seasons, the end credits of each episode feature a different piece of music rather than consistently using "9" by Dark DJ.
* This is the first season to be produced across two separate years as opposed to just one.
* This season takes place between 1975 and 1976.
Scots Guardsman

"*Look at me and my shiny paintwork, and my shiny nameplates! I'm such a* splendid *engine!*"
— Scots Guardsman, Meanwhile...

* **Class**: LMS Class 7P Royal Scot
* **Designer**: Henry Fowler
* **Build date**: 1927, rebuilt 1947
* **Configuration**: 4-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: Midnight Trance (Crane)

**Scots Guardsman** is a preserved express engine.

## Bio

Scots Guardsman was built by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow in 1927, and was later rebuilt by William Stanier at Derby Works in 1947. By the end of 1965 he was the last member of his class in service with British Railways and he was withdrawn at the start of 1966 and was subsequently preserved by a private owner. By 1975, Scots Guardsman was operating railtours out of Carnforth MPD and had joined an exclusive club of prestigious mainline engines along with Green Arrow and Mayflower. One morning, during an open day at Carnforth, he complimented Caracus Smash on his appearance and nameplates, revelling in the attention they were all getting from visitors. When Barry arrived on the scene, Scots Guardsman was disgusted by his appearance and language, fearing it would ruin his own image. Some time later, after learning that Caracus had broken down on a railtour, he refused to help as he did not want to spoil his paintwork in the rain. This prompted Barry to call out all three of the mainline engines on their attitudes before heading out himself. Upon his return to the depot with Caracus, the trio tried to throw Barry out of the shed, only for Caracus to stick up for him and berate the trio himself, rejecting their club and leaving all three engines stunned.

## Persona

Scots Guardsman is a vain, self absorbed engine who is obsessed with his own paintwork and appearance.

## Livery

Scots Guardsman is painted in London, Midland and Scottish Railway post-war lined black. During his service life, he would have also carried LMS crimson lake and British Railways lined green.

## Basis

Scots Guardsman is based on a London, Midland and Scottish Railway Class 7P 4-6-0, also known as a "Royal Scot". The real No. 46115 *Scots Guardsman* is preserved, and is currently based at Carnforth as a mainline registered locomotive. The real engine back in the 1970's ran in LMS Lined Black but today the livery it wears is British Railways lined green with the later crest.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 9 - Meanwhile...

## Trivia

* Scots Guardsman's voice and mannerisms are based on those of James the Red Engine, particularly the way he is portrayed in Suddy Soap-Bar Productions' parody sketches.
Gold-Buffer

"*Hahaaa, you fools!*"
— Gold-Buffer

* **Class**: BR Class 37
* **Designer**: English Electric
* **Build date**: 1964
* **Configuration**: Co-Co
* **Voice Actor**: Rhys Davies

**Gold-Buffer** is an evil diesel engine who lurks around Newport.

## Bio

Gold-Buffer was built at the Vulcan Foundry on August 21st 1964, and at some point headed to Newport to begin antagonising the engines there.

### Bio in Gary the Steam Engine

One day, Gold-Buffer overheard Gary telling Freddie to go and search for a clitoris, and he told him to go and search for one at Barry Island, knowing Freddie would be scrapped there. His plan failed, however, when Gary found out and saved Freddie from the yard.

### Bio in The Dark Railway Series

On Christmas Eve 1962, Gold-Buffer saw Gary and Dave leave behind their train of Christmas presents, opting to make his contracted one good deed a year be to return it to them on the Dark Railway. He declined Gary's offer to reform his ways, but spent Christmas Day with everyone before returning to Newport.

## Persona

Gold-Buffer is an evil maniacal engine who wants to destroy all steam engines, with a very high view of his intelligence.

## Livery

Gold-Buffer is painted in two-tone Railfreight Coal Sector grey with full yellow warning panels. He also has golden buffers, hence his name.

## Basis

Gold-Buffer is based on a British Railways Class 37 Co-Co.

## Appearances

### Gary the Steam Engine

Episodes:

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

### The Dark Railway Series

Specials:

* The Missing Christmas Presents

## Trivia

* Gold-Buffer was the main antagonist of the original *Gary the Steam Engine* series' movie, created by Angry Welshman Productions.
* Gold-Buffer's model that was used in the original model series was sold to Dark DJ in 2012 and was featured in the *Trains on a Shelf* video series, but has since been sold on to another buyer.
* Gold-Buffer's model carried the name *The Coal Merchant's Association of Scotland*, as did the real No. 37239. The model used in *Train Simulator* does not carry this nameplate.
* Gold-Buffer also featured in the trailer advertising the then upcoming *Gary the Steam Engine* series by Angry Welshman Productions and the second series of *The Dark Railway Series*.
Allan Does Galen

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***Allan Does Galen*** is the seventh episode of the fourth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Allan is grumbling as usual, and he reveals to Ryan that he is unsure if he is needed at Merecombe Industrial Estate anymore. That evening, he tells Mr. Dark about this, and Mr. Dark reveals that he was going to speak to Allan about a transfer to become the station pilot at Galen Junction. Allan is reluctant following his previous attempt at being a station pilot, but Mr. Dark promises to get a professional to help him. The following week, Allan heads down to Galen Junction and is surprised to discover that Owen will be helping him.

Owen teaches Allan what to do, and soon he learns what to do, quickly getting confident enough for Owen to return to Soma. He does well for the first few days, but is soon met with a problem. On Friday evening, Turbo, who is due to take the express, is delayed, so it is decided to run Dave's stopping passenger train first. Unfortunately, nobody has told Allan about the change, so he has shunted the express coaches into the platform, and only learns about what is happening when Dave arrives. He is shaken by the incident, and becomes worried that Mr. Dark will send him back to the Industrial Estate.

The following morning, Allan awakes to find Mr. Dark in front of him. He apologises for his mistake, but Mr. Dark assures him that it wasn't his fault, and that he has been doing a great job as station pilot. Allan is cheered up, and in the weeks that follow becomes an even more successful station pilot, feeling happier than he has been in a long time.

## Characters

* Dave
* Owen
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. Dark
* Brian (*does not speak*)
* Raymond (*does not speak*)
* Colin (*does not speak*)
* Eddie (*cameo*)
* A Class 33 (*cameo*)
* An EMU (*cameo*)

## Locations

* Upway
* Merecombe Shed
* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Shed
* Walschurch
* Merecombe Industrial Estate (*mentioned*)
* Axley (*mentioned*)
* Soma (*mentioned*)
* Merecombe (*mentioned*)
* London (*mentioned*)
Rupert (GTSE)

"*That's racist!
"How is that even remotely racist?! I'm black and you're blue!"
"And Lars is green, therefore you are racist and a black supremacist.*"
— Rupert and Gary, A Great Problem F\*\*\*s Off

* **Class**: BR Class 08
* **Designer**: British Railways Darlington
* **Build date**: Sometime between 1959 and 1961
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0DMS
* **Voice Actor**: Thomas Dibden

**Rupert** is a diesel shunter who is based at Newport.

## Bio

Rupert was built on July 4th, 1961 at Darlington Works and was quickly transferred to Newport sheds. On one occasion, Rupert accused Gary of being racist over his refusal to punch anyone but Freddie, as well as Flying Scotsman for talking about being green, much to their annoyance.

## Persona

Rupert is usually grouchy, and has a habit of calling everybody racist for almost no reason whatsoever.

## Livery

Rupert is painted in British Rail corporate blue, with yellow and black wasp stripes.

## Basis

Rupert is based on a British Railways Class 08 diesel shunter. Allan is another member of this class.

## Appearances

### Gary the Steam Engine

Episodes:

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

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 1 - The Beauty Overheard (*mentioned*)

Specials:

* The Missing Christmas Presents (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Rupert was a character in the original series of *Gary the Steam Engine* created by Angry Welshman Productions.
* Rupert's character in the rebooted series is based directly off that of Allan's.
Harry

"*Disrespect me again, and you'll get more than just a hit to the buffers. Old Friend.*"
— Harry, Feel It

* **Class**: SE&CR C Class
* **Designer**: Harry Wainwright
* **Build date**: 1900
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: Glenn Streeter

**Harry** also known as Harold is a small tender engine who lives on the Castleman's Railway.

## Bio

Harry was built in 1900 at Ashford Works. Upon withdrawal in 1949, he passed into preservation and eventually ended up in the hands of the Castleman's Railway. He arrived on the line in 1979 after his restoration was complete.

Harry took an instant disliking to Ed and Sid, who were on loan to the line at the time, and when Ed accidentally bumped into him one misty morning, he demanded that the pair leave his railway. He got angrier when Ed didn't rise to his bait and ended up bumping Ed back. It didn't take him long to start on Sid too, but Sid was not as passive as Ed. Sid reported Harry to the railway's manager, Mr. Knight, and after Mr. Knight spoke to him there were no more incidents for a while afterwards.

The other engines on the line avoided Harry due to his nasty behaviour, angering him even more. One day Harry ended up exploding at Ed for ruining his reputation whilst the pair were waiting for water. He bumped Ed again breaking the water column in the process, preparing to bump into Ed again Ed backed away scared. Harry called him pathetic for not fighting back and then made a vile comment about him and Sid not being scrapped when they had the chance. This was the final straw and a livid Sid who'd seen everything retaliated, pushing Harry straight into the turntable well. Harry was left terrified as Sid raged at him. After Lundy and Rob had managed to drag the raging Sid away from Harry and the two engines had been escorted away he was pulled back onto the rails by Rob and shunted into the shed before being left on his own. He got what he wanted in the end as Ed and Sid were sent back to the Dark Railway following this incident, he gave a smug look towards the two engines but Sid warned him that he would come back to finish the job if Harry ever acted up again. Harry cowered at Sid's words fearful that Sid would come back and attack him.

## Persona

Harry is a nasty, petulant engine who is willing to get physical with those he dislikes. However, he is also very cowardly and shrinks when others fight back against him.

## Livery

Harry is currently painted in South Eastern and Chatham Railway lined green. He likely previously wore Southern Railway green and black, as well as British Railways black.

## Basis

Harry is based on a South Eastern and Chatham Railway C Class 0-6-0.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 11 - Feel It and Further (*mentioned*)
* Series 12 - Shuffle (*not named; mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Harry is named after his designer, Harry Wainwright.
Sawblade

Sawblade is a power-up that rolls across the terrain and, as its name implies, saws players to death. The tricky part about it is that sawblade can kill multiple players and also bounce off walls.

Uses:

If you start at 4th place and no one has a shield or extra life, use it to kill everyone in front of you.

If you're first and you see someone catching up, find a wall and fire your sawblade, while climbing the wall. The sawblade will bounce off the wall and (hopefully) kill the player.
Gordon

* **Class**: NER Class A2
* **Designer**: Vincent Raven
* **Build date**: 1922
* **Configuration**: 4-6-2

**Gordon** is a large express engine who lives on the North Western Railway.

## Bio

Gordon was built in 1922 at Darlington Works. Shortly after he was built, he was sold to the North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor where he became the line's primary express engine.

In 1979, Gordon was approaching the end of his boiler ticket. To give him an easier workload, he was sent to the Dark Railway on loan. Allan was awestruck upon meeting him, but Gordon was quick to downplay his fame and expressed his delight at coming to the famous line. He quickly became the centre of attention on the railway, but Barry became jealous and left the sheds that evening. Gordon followed him and listened to him explain his feelings. He revealed he had thought the same towards one of his colleagues at home and how it had hampered a lot of good times for them. He further told Barry that there was no need for him to be jealous and offering him friendship which Barry accepted. When Gordon met Andy for the first time, he revealed that he worked with his brother Bear back home. Unfortunately, Bear had failed the year before and the railway was unable to repair him due to a lack of available parts, and the pair lamented the situation. Gordon got his chance to meet fellow unique survivor Sid when he returned to the DR and was asked to pilot him, much to both engines' delight. When Stan helped Dave conquer his fear of tunnels, Gordon commended their brotherly bond. He left the railway at the end of the summer.

Unbeknownst to any of the engines at the time, Gordon's visit had served a greater purpose. In preparation for the completion of Rick the following year, Gordon had been brought to test how the newly upgraded infrastructure on the railway would cope with an engine of a similar weight and proportions.

## Persona

Gordon was once a pompous, rude and boastful hot-shot. However, by the late 1970s, he had matured into a more humble, mature engine. He also has an interest in meeting unique survivors of classes, much like himself.

## Livery

Gordon is currently painted in North Western Railway blue with red and yellow lining.

## Basis

Gordon is based on a North Eastern Railway Class A2 4-6-2.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 11 - Quatro, Puppets, Further, Sundowner and Chord Memory (*mentioned*)
* Series 12 - What To Do (*mentioned*) and Outrun (*mentioned*)

### North Western

Episodes:

* The Four Railway Engines
* Thomas & Gordon
* Thomas' Train (*does not speak*)

## Trivia

* Gordon is an alternative take on the character from *The Railway Series* by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry. This is most seen in his basis, as the original Gordon was based on a prototype for what would later become the LNER Gresley Classes A1/A3 Pacific.
* Considering the above information, this makes him currently the only character in *'The Railway Series'* universe to appear in *The Dark Railway Series.*
An Unconventional Visit

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***An Unconventional Visit*** is a special crossover episode between *The Dark Railway Series* and *The Fowler 4Fs*.

## Plot

On a cold winter's day at Templecombe in 1955, 44826 excitedly tells No. 5 that his older brother, No. 45101, is coming to visit him. Soon, Dave arrives, and they try to start a conversation. However, Dave quickly questions the two engines' referencing him only by his number. As they talk, Fowler passes by with a train and yells at 44826 to get back to work, which he does with a start. Surprised by the 4F's treatment of his brother, Dave says goodbye to No. 5 and leaves the yard.

## Characters

* Dave
* Fowler
* 44826
* No. 5
* George Stephenson (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This is the first Dark DJ production to be filmed by another producer.

## Goofs

* Dave mentions his brother George Stephenson, even though said locomotive didn't carry this name until 1975, 20 years after this episode takes place.

* 44826's number reads 44825.
Intercourse

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***Intercourse*** is the fourteenth episode of *Ed the Engine*.

## Plot

Sid says that Ed looks pleased with himself, and asks him what he's done now. Ed says he had intercourse the previous night. Sid asks if he enjoyed it, but Ed says that he didn't. When asked why, Ed tells Sid that the girl tried to kill him afterwards because Ed said that her mum was better in bed!

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid
What To Do

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***What to Do*** is the fifth episode of the twelfth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

With Rick sporting his new coat of Dark Railway green, Mr. Smash tests his ship-like whistle before sending him to Colhapper to prepare for his first passenger train. He meets Dave and Stan there, as well as various others throughout the day. Allan is delighted to be vindicated about his suspicions from a few years earlier and also comes to the realisation that Rick was the real reason for Gordon's visit. Rick worries that something will go wrong, but Dave and Zeke assure him that he will be fine.

Sure enough, Rick completes his journey without any problems and is met with much praise by Zeke, Mr. Dark and Mr. Chairman at Merecombe. He is put straight to work on regular services, where he finds himself put off by all the attention given to him by the passengers. That evening, he is taken to Merecombe Shed for the first time. While most of the engines are happy to meet him, some of them are less than welcoming. Caracus Smash reveals he is bitter about not being told about Rick by Mr. Smash, a feeling exacerbated by him learning that other engines also knew before he did. Warrior is also cross about the situation as he highlights that they all knew why the works was really closed, with Caracus bringing up Andy once again. Eddie rushes to Rick's defence, angrily calling out the pair's attitudes over things he is not at fault for. Colossus jumps in to calm the situation and assures Rick that he is not at fault. Rick still apologises to Caracus and Warrior, who in turn apologise for their outbursts. Rick and Warrior have a brief discussion about Andy and his decision before the others begin talking about something else. Colossus praises Rick for his handling of the situation, but the big engine remains worried about any more hostilities in the future.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Eddie
* Ed
* Sid
* Caracus Smash
* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Rick
* Allan
* Warrior
* Stan
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Goose (*does not speak*)
* Abomination (*cameo*)
* Hannah (*cameo*)
* Barry (*mentioned*)
* Turbo (*mentioned*)
* Mr. B (*mentioned*)
* Andy (*mentioned*)
* Gordon (*mentioned*)
* Bear (*not named; mentioned*)

## Locations

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

## Trivia

* The opening theme for this episode is the remixed version of "9" with the drum beat from "De la Trip" by Ian Pooley.
* The ending credits music for this episode is "Two Moons" by Bobby Richards.
* The ending credits scene foreshadows the events of the next episode.