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The Aspergers Flyer

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***The Aspergers Flyer*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

One day late in 1967, the engines of the Dark Railway are summoned to Merecombe Sheds after being cleaned. After debating why they are here, Mr. Dark arrives with two unfamiliar men who introduce themselves as Mr. Morgan and Mr. Halloway, the chairmen of the Aspergers Fundraiser. They explain that they are looking for an engine to haul a special train they call the Aspergers Flyer, and that a steam engine is allowed to be used. While they look around the engines, the engines explain to Dave what Aspergers syndrome is, and how they have known people with the disorder that are very nice. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Halloway finally decide to choose Dave as the engine to haul the train, with Turbo acting as a back up engine. The day before New Years Eve, the men return and inform Dave and Turbo that the Aspergers Flyer will run on New Years Day.

During New Years Eve, the two engines spend the day at Galen Junction being prepared, and the following morning, they are coupled to either end of the train before proceeding down to Colhapper. When they arrive, Dave is stunned to find a large crowd of people waiting for them. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Halloway give a speech thanking the two engines before fitting the Aspergers Flyer headboard to the top of Dave's smokebox. With this, everyone boards the train, and Dave and Turbo set off for London Victoria. When they arrive several hours later, there are more people waiting to see them, and Dave is happy to see that they are indeed normal rather than weird as he had previously thought. The Flyer then proceeds on a lap of the suburban lines around London before returning to Victoria to give Turbo a chance in the spotlight before returning to Colhapper.

When they return, Mr. Morgan and Mr. Halloway once again thank Dave and Turbo for their help, and as a reward, they allow Dave to keep the headboard. The other engines are fascinated with their story, and Dave keeps the headboard on for a long time afterwards, hoping that the Aspergers Fundraiser will find a use for him again in the future.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Cammer
* Turbo
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Morgan
* Mr. Halloway
* Allan (*does not speak*)
* Laura Feather (*does not speak*)
* Owen (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*cameo*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Shed
* Colhapper
* London Victoria
* Merecombe
* Nine Elms (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This was the first Dark DJ production to use music not created by Dark DJ himself.
* This special was made in association with the actual Aspergers Fundraiser organisation.
* This special was dedicated to Dark DJ's grandmother, Mavis Dalton, who passed away a few weeks before the special was released.
Brian and the Bank Robbery

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***Brian and the Bank Robbery*** is a special episode of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Brian returns to the Dark Railway and tells Dave and Raymond that he was refused the bank loan. Dave decides at that moment to rob the place instead, and they head back to the bank together. When they arrive, they send Raymond to overheat his engine on purpose, knocking out the security guards at the front of the bank. Dave and Brian then break into the building and steal the money van, but as they leave they find themselves surrounded by security who declares all three of them under arrest.

The three engines are sentenced to two years for attempted robbery, and Raymond reveals he really did overheat. As they bicker, a diesel passes them, telling them to wait until shower time, disturbing Dave.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* The Security Diesels
* Howard (*not named*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction Shed
* Galen Junction
* The Bank
* The Prison

## Trivia

* This episode is a sequel to Brian and the Bank Loan.
* The idea for this episode was suggested by another YouTube user in the comments of Brian and the Bank Loan.
Series 10

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**Series 10** of *The Dark Railway Series* began airing in 2021. The series had ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. 101 - Clyde's new life gets off to a rocky start.
2. Welcome to the Tunnel - Goose helps with the first major hurdle of the new extension.
3. Body Angels - Various engines try to help out their colleagues.
4. Tunnel Vision - Progress is being made on the new extension but not everything is going to plan.
5. The Road to Bellgrave - Dave's fear of the tunnel puts Bellgrave's reopening at risk.
6. Coaled Weight - A coal crisis leads to problems among the fleet.
7. Dirty Colossus - Colossus returns to steam, drawing the ire of Clyde.
8. Quack Attack - Goose is pressured to recruit Eddie for the DRPS.
9. Buckin' Hell - Two visiting engines complete their running-in trials on the DR.
10. Barry the Steam Engine - The Dark Railway plays host to some old friends.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* Eddie
* 257 Squadron
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Barry
* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Goose
* Clyde
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. B
* Warrior
* Andy
* Buzz
* Gary
* Stan
* Buck
* Hammond
* Zeke Dark
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* The Museum Engines (*do not speak*)
* Colin (*mentioned*)
* Ed (*mentioned*)
* Sid (*mentioned*)
* Repulse (*mentioned*)
* Caracus Smash (*mentioned*)
* Maxen (*mentioned*)
* Lord Stovell (*mentioned*)
* Leanne (*not named; mentioned*)
* "Linda" (*not named; mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* Mr. Richardson
* Lord Dexby (*does not speak*)
* Mr. Stard (*does not speak*)

## Voice Actors

Regulars:

* **Thomas Dibden** as the Narrator and Main Cast
* **Anthony Sims** as Barry, Buzz and a DRPS Volunteer
* **Reilly Cornwall** as Goose
* **Christian Rasmussen** as Mr. B and Buck
* **Callum Hancock** as Clyde and Warrior
* **Andy Stovold** as Andy, Stan, Hannah's fireman and Barry's fireman
* **Gwion Rhys Davies** as Mr. Chairman

Guests:

* **Freddie Veiga-Pires** as a BR Man
* **Rhys Davies** as Gary, Mr. Richardson and Hannah's driver
* **Ben Booth** as Hammond
* **Oliver Pocock** as Barry's driver

## Trivia

* This season was produced during the 10th anniversary of Dark DJ Productions. As a result, a number of presentation changes were applied to this season:
	+ The opening credits use a different opening theme: "101" by Dark DJ. "9" is still used for the closing credits.
	+ The opening credits text and DDJP watermark are written in gold as opposed to the standard DDJP green.
* This season is confirmed to take place between 1976 and 1978.
* This is the first season to not introduce any permanent engines to the Dark Railway fleet.
Ey Up?

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***Ey Up?*** is the fifth episode of the seventh series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

For a long time, the engines can talk of little else but the new extension to Colhapper. However, one winter morning, the extension is driven out of their minds as Dave wakes up to discover a large black steam engine standing outside in the yard. Recognising it as a 9F, he starts shouting out believing it to be Gary. He is left disappointed however, as the engine quickly proves himself not to be Gary. As the engines try to ask him who he is and where he came from, they find themselves utterley bewildered by the newcomer's nonsensical rambling responses. Caracus Smash, meanwhile, recognises the engine and is not happy to see him. The engine finally introduces himself as Barry, but the others can find out little else about him as he returns to giving ridiculous answers to their questions.

Finally, Mr. Smash arrives in the yard. He is relieved to see Barry there, and explains to the others that Barry is his engine and has come to help them out amidst another bout of ramblings from the newcomer. Later that morning, Barry approaches Caracus and says he has to show him round the line. They double head a goods train and proceed down the line, with Barry taking in the railway around him as they go. Caracus eventually leaves Barry at Axley, where he strikes up a conversation with Five and scoffs at the idea of taking passengers. Suddenly, Eddie enters the yard going much too fast, and just manages to stop before a crash occurrs. As he explains that the trucks pushed him, Barry proceeds to threaten the trucks into submission before proceeding to take them off Eddie and take them up to Merecombe, blocking Leno's path out of the station.

As Barry reaches Walschurch, however, he discovers that the signal is red. The stationmaster explains that Turbo has broken down on the hill and that he has to wait for help, but Barry refuses to wait and decides to give him a push. Finding Turbo's tran, Barry proceeds to push him and pull his own train up the hill with ease, impressing the passengers with his strength. That evening, Mr. Dark comes to the shed and thanks Barry for his help, asking him if there is anything he can do to say thank you, to which Barry gives a short list before settling on a nice cup of tea and a chicken pie.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Eddie
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Sid
* Caracus Smash
* Five
* Barry
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* A Pair of EMU's (*cameo*)
* Gary (*mentioned*)

## Locations

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

## Trivia

* Barry breaks the fourth wall by mentioning a run of Sid related merchandise sold by Dark DJ during 2017.
* The credits of this episode are continuously interrupted by Barry's demands at the end of the episode.
Trucks

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***Trucks*** is the eighth episode of the fourth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Theo, Otto, 257 Squadron, and Sir Eustace all return to the Dark Railway. Although 257 has learned his lesson and is forgiven, Eustace remains in disgrace, and has had his nameplates removed. Moping about it to Allan, the diesel shunter points out that things could be worse, and that he should get on without his nameplates. Surprised by Allan's maturity, Eustace wonders if he could pull a goods train and goes to collect his trucks. The trucks are not pleased to see him, and seek payback for the mail coaches. They begin forming a plan as Eustace steams away.

When Eustace arrives at Walschurch, he is told by the stationmaster that Brian is away, so he won't have a banker on the hill. He attempts to climb the hill alone, but as he reaches Upway, the trucks hold back, bringing Eustace to a stop. Determined to not let the trucks beat him, Eustace returns to Upway station and has the rails sanded before trying again. This time, Eustace uses all his strength, and despite the trucks' best efforts, they are unable to stop him this time. Eustace makes it over the hill and runs down to the Industrial Estate, surprising Colin and Eddie. He admits that he enjoyed taking trucks, finding it a nice change and he eagerly asks for his next train. Over time, the trucks learn not to mess with him on journeys as he continues to pull goods trains.

After several weeks, Mr. Dark decides that Eustace has earned back his nameplates and his trust. Eustace promises to behave, and is soon allowed to pull coaches again, but he continues to pull the heaviest goods trains when required, which he doesn't mind anymore.

## Characters

* Dave
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* Colin
* Eddie
* 257 Squadron
* Allan
* Mr. Dark
* Theo and Otto (*do not speak*)
* Owen (*does not speak*)
* Brian (*mentioned*)
* Raymond (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Soma
* Galen Junction Shed
* Galen Junction
* Walschurch
* Upway
* Upway Bank
* Manston Fore
* Merecombe Industrial Estate
* Merecombe Shed
* Walschurch Viaduct (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This episode appears to be partially inspired by the Railway Series story *Troublesome Trucks*.
I'm Red

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***I'm Red*** is the fourth episode of *Ed and Sid*.

## Plot

Sid asks Ed why he's red. Ed replies that he's a splendid engine, red for anything, and will never turn green. He suddenly turns green, much to his surprise.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid

## Trivia

* The "pop" sound effect was created by the creator.
Darren

* **Designer**: Robert Riddles
* **Configuration**: 2-10-0
* **Died**: 1956

**Darren** was a large goods engine who served in the War.

## Bio

Darren was built for use by the War Department abroad during the Second World War. Following the end of the war he was allocated to Manchester Trafford Park where he first met Leanne in 1947. The two were in a relationship for a few months, with Darren treating her like a princess, but the stress of the war eventually caught up with Darren, causing him to become grumpy, depressive and controlling of Leanne. Things came to a head when, in March 1948, Leanne chose to end the relationship, and Darren became violent. He knocked her out and took her to an old abandoned yard, declaring that she was his forever.

For many years afterwards, Darren subjected Leanne to various ways of torture and took up drugs. Unbeknownst to him, however, Leanne had started taking the ones he left behind, warping her mind and giving her bouts of increased strength. One night, in July 1956, Leanne finally snapped, and before Darren realised what was happening, she had pushed him into a nearby river, where he soon drowned.

## Persona

While Darren started off as a decent engine treating Leanne well, the war left him a grumpy, abusive engine who didn't care what Leanne wanted.

## Livery

Darren was most likely painted in British Railways black in his later years, and War Department colours in his earlier years.

## Basis

Darren was based on a War Department Austerity Class 2-10-0.

## Trivia

* Darren has only been mentioned in Leanne's official bio on Dark DJ's website, and has never been mentioned in *The Dark Railway Series*.
* Although he has never appeared in the series, Darren left one of the biggest impacts as it was his actions that led to turning Leanne into a murdering psychopath.
Series 1

**Series 1** of *The Dark Railway Series* aired in 2011. The series consisted of ten episodes, it introduces us to the Dark Railway and everyone who lives on it, as well as establishing crucial arcs which would have an effect on the entire series.

## Episodes

1. Pilots - Raymond and Sir Eustace have to pull a managers special together.
2. The Party - Theo and Otto invite the other engines to a party at Merecombe.
3. The Shunter's Gamble - Owen and Ryan pull a passenger train for the first time.
4. Will and Won't - Owen and Ryan are left in charge, and Owen goes mad with power.
5. Dave's Dating Tips - Dave offers other engines advice on getting partners.
6. Something's In the Air - Dave's new girlfriend, Leanne, arrives on the railway.
7. The Beauty Overheard - Raymond overhears the truth about Leanne.
8. The Betrayal - Brian and Raymond set out to rescue Dave from Leanne.
9. The Road to Radstock - Dave, Brian and Raymond are sent by the twins to collect some mysterious goods.
10. Sir Eustace's Secret - Sir Eustace makes a decision on his future.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* Owen
* Ryan
* Sir Edgar Woolwinder
* Leanne
* Dan
* The Security Diesels
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Walton
* Wilton (*not named; does not speak*)
* The Dating Engines (*do not speak*)
* The Scrapyard Engines (*do not speak*)
* Ethel (*does not speak*)
* 257 Squadron (*cameo*)

## Trivia

* This was the only series to be filmed in *Railworks 2: Train Simulator*.
* This series is set in 1960.
* Eustace is technically in an incorrect livery for this entire season. He is presented in an early British Railways Livery, with ex-SR Malachite Green and painted wheels. At this point (1960), the locomotive would have been painted in standard BR Brunswick/Bronze Green with orange and black lining.
* As of April 2023 it's the most viewed episode in "The Dark Railway Series" with over 39,000 views, the second most popular being the sixth series episode The Prime Time of your Life with over 35,000 views.
Thomas' Train

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***Thomas' Train*** is the third episode of *North Western*.

## Plot

After his adventure with Gordon, Thomas returned to his duties as station pilot at Vicarstown. Despite this, he still longed to pull his own train.

As he continued his work, he began to notice several LMS engines taking passenger trains to and forth along the line. When he asked his driver about it, he explains that they're only helping with passengers in the interim until the railway can sort out their finances. Thomas is somewhat disappointed in this. On the other hand, he ponders possibly becoming the main engine for the Norramby branch line if he were to be rewarded with a branch line at some point.

That night, he tells Henry how he feels it is unfair that he has not been given the opportunity to take any trains and how he thinks it is beneath him to not have done so, because he was designed for it. Henry assures him that he will get his chance one day.

That chance already came the next day, when the driver of an LMS engine requested he take their train as his engine was worn out. Thomas' fireman checks with Sir Hatt and gets the all clear. Excited, Thomas quickly goes to the station in order to couple up to his coaches.

While they wait for the passengers to board, a guard's whistle for another passenger train sounds, which the driver mistankingly thinks is for them. The fireman is most surprised when they start their departure before he can even couple them to the coaches. Realising his mistake, the driver stops Thomas at the signal box and reverses him back to the station. As he couples up to the coaches properly this time, Thomas sees Gordon passing by, laughing. With the coaches now coupled, Thomas begins his run.

The run takes him to Ballahoo before ending at Norramby, which he finds to be a beautiful seaside station. There he turns around and couples up to the rear of the train before making his return trip to Vicarstown.

Back at the sheds, Thomas learns that Henry was told by Gordon what happened to him. On a serious note, Henry allows him to explain what happened. Thomas is scared that it might have ruined his chances of taking trains, but Henry again assures him that he will get a new chance sometime, which might come sooner than expected....

## Characters

* Thomas
* Henry
* Gordon (*does not speak*)
* An LMS Crimson Lake LNWR Claughton Class (*does not speak*)
* An LMS Crimson Lake CR 439 Class (*does not speak*)
* An LMS Crimson Lake CR 944 Class (*cameo*)
* Sir Charles Hatt (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The episode is based on the *The Railway Series* story of the same name.
Series 2

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**Series 2** of *The Dark Railway Series* was released in 2011. The series consisted of ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. Dave's Reward - Dave is sent to be repainted, but doesn't return in the livery he wanted.
2. Dave and Dai - A visting engine is teased by the other engines due to his age.
3. Colin and the Coaches - A new tank engine gets into trouble on his first passenger train.
4. Tenders - Dai severely damages his tender, and has to use a rather embarassing replacement.
5. Allan - The new diesel shunter thinks he is the best shunter in the world, but soon learns otherwise.
6. Hide and Seek - The engines decide to play a game on a very boring day.
7. Goodbye, Dai - Dai's time on the railway comes to an end.
8. Eddie and Maxen - A pair of new engines arrive, but one quickly starts a rivalry with Dave and Colin.
9. Some Kind of Fuel - Eddie tells the other engines about a bad experience with drugs.
10. Taking Out the Trash - Maxen goes too far, and the engines plot to get rid of him.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Owen
* Ryan
* Mr. Dark
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* Colin
* Eddie
* Allan
* Dai
* The BR Standard 9F
* Maxen
* Rhys
* Howard
* John and Francis
* Hinderton Hall (*not named*)
* The Somerset and Dorset Railway Engines (*do not speak*)

## Guest Actors

* **Rhys Davies** as Dai and the Standard 9F

## Trivia

* This is the only series to have episodes filmed in the TSX mode of *Train Simulator 2012*.
* This series is set between 1961 and 1962.
King Edward V

* **Class**: GWR 6000 King Class
* **Designer**: Charles Collett
* **Build date**: 1928
* **Configuration**: 4-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: Andy Stovold

**King Edward V** (also known as "Ed") is a large express engine who once visited the Dark Railway.

## Bio

King Edward V was built on June 30th, 1928 at Swindon Works. Not much is known about his early years, except that he worked on the Great Western Railway. At some point following nationalisation, he was purchased by Lord Montague Stovell and moved to the Stovell Valley Railway.

In 1969, Ed and his friend Stan visited the Dark Railway for the railway's opening steam gala. He was particularly elated to learn that Sir Eustace Missenden was on the line, and they spent a great deal of time fawning over each other due to their apparent statuses. He was not very well recieved during his stay, unlike Stan, and when he and Stan returned home, he did not recieve a particularly good send off except from Eustace, with even Hannah and Eddie admitting they both found him irritating

## Persona

Although Ed comes across as rather pompous, he is eager to get along with others. However. his attitude can come across as unappealing, as was the case when he visited the DR.

## Livery

King Edward V is currently painted in British Railways lined green with the late crest.

## Basis

King Edward V is based on a Great Western Railway 6000 King Class 4-6-0.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 6 - Ed, Ed and Eddie
* Series 12 - 1202 (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Ed is a character from the Steaming Westwards Productions series, *The Stovell Valley Railway Series*.
* In his appearance in *The Dark Railway Series*, Ed is paired with a Hawksworth style tender, which the Kings never ran with in real life. This was due to carry over into Ed's appearance in *The Stovell Valley Railway Series*.
* As of 2020, *The Stovell Valley Railway Series* has been rebooted into *The Tales of New Wessex*, which is the incarnation currently canon to the universe of Dark DJ Productions. Ed has not featured as a character in this series, and it remains to be seen how his appearance in *TDRS* will be explained.
Series 8

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**Series 8** of *The Dark Railway Series* began airing in 2018. The series had ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. One More Time - The big engines learn of plans for them to go on the mainline.
2. Revolution 909 - The DRPS' new engine has troubles at work.
3. De la Trip - An old friend of 257's causes trouble in the sheds.
4. Face to Face - The truth about De la Trip is revealed.
5. The Great Custard Cream Robbery - A wild chase ensues on the railway.
6. Colossus - Eddie's inner demons start to get the better of him.
7. Time Waster - Clyde's search for another diesel takes a turn.
8. Short Circuit - The diesels find themselves being subjected to abuse from the passengers.
9. Autumn - Brian's thoughts drift to his old girlfriend.
10. Outro - Hannah struggles to forgive De la Trip.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* "Colin"
* Eddie
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Caracus Smash
* Five
* Barry
* Ryan
* Allan
* Turbo
* Mr. B
* Clyde
* Mr. Dark
* Mr. Smash
* Mr. Chairman
* Zeke Dark
* Ed (*does not speak*)
* Sid (*does not speak*)
* Repulse (*mentioned*)
* Owen (*mentioned*)
* Cammer (*mentioned*)
* Maxen (*mentioned*)
* Rose (*mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* De la Trip
* Colossus
* Warrior
* Andy
* Buzz

## Voice Actors

Regulars:

* **Stuart Steel** as Five
* **Anthony Sims** as Barry and Buzz
* **Christian Rasmussen** as Mr. B
* **Callum Hancock** as Clyde and Warrior
* **Andy Stovold** as Andy
* **Gwion Rhys Davies** as Mr. Chairman

Guests:

* **Logan Kinnaird** as the railway enthusiast

## Trivia

* This is the first season to be produced using the new Dark DJ Productions workstation, "The Black Knight".
* This is the first season in which the opening credits feature clips from each individual episode. Similarly, this is also the first season to include an additional bonus scene in the ending credits, usually showcasing a teaser for the following episode.
Da Funk

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***Da Funk*** is the second episode of *Ed and Sid*.

## Plot

Sid asks Ed why they are at Bath Green Park, to which Ed replies he wanted a change of scenery. They then discuss chores at Templecombe, until Sid realises he hasn't fed his "Cat", to which he dissapears, leaving Ed alone.

## Characters

* Ed
* Sid

## Trivia

* Sid's cat, "Captain Fuzzlesworth", is a reference to a name the creator wishes to apply to a pet cat in future.
* The title is a reference to the song of the same name by Daft Punk.
Super 8

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***Super 8*** is the eighth episode of the third series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Leno quickly settles down on the Dark Railway, and primarily works on the Soma branch, though he sometimes ventures elsewhere too. Allan is not happy to see him at the Industrial Estate, and makes it known causing him to leave and return to Soma. After Colin berates him for it, Allan claims he has been working too hard and needs a holiday. He speaks to Mr. Dark about it, and to his surprise, he agrees, saying that Owen and Ryan also need holidays and that he will make arrangements for it to happen immediately. Allan quickly tells the other two, and they are all excited.

The next day, Mr. Dark prepares to send them off, only for them to tell him that he hasn't told them where they are going. Faltering for a moment, Mr. Dark quickly brings out knock-out gas, sending the three shunters to sleep immediately. When they awake, they find themselves in a large port, which a man who approaches them identifies as Port Monteau. The man reveals to them that they are to take part in a British Transport Film there before being taken to their holiday destination. Once the man leaves, Owen and Ryan reveal that they are camera shy. Allan fetches some tankers of alcohol to resolve this, but this backfires terribly the next day with all three gaining severe hangovers.

Owen is sent out first to shunt some wagons, but the take is ruined by Owen failing to pull them and vomiting all over the track. Returning him to the shed, the director tries to get the other two out, but Ryan refuses to move, claiming that the sun isn't in the correct place to enhance his features. Three hours later, the shunters decide to move, but Allan decides to teach the director a lesson for being stuck up his own backside. As they prepare to shoot the scene, Allan shunts a rake of new Mk2 coaches straight off the dockside and into the sea. Enraged that his budget is now gone and the film is ruined, the director sends the three shunters away to their "holiday destination": Kirkcudbright on the Port Road in Scotland.

## Characters

* Colin
* Leno
* Owen
* Ryan
* Allan
* Mr. Dark
* The BTF Director
* Theo and Otto (*do not speak*)
* Eddie (*does not speak*)
* Rodney (*cameo*)

## Locations

* Soma
* Merecombe Industrial Estate
* Merecombe
* Merecombe Shed
* Port Monteau
* Kirkcudbright

## Trivia

* This is currently the only episode in the series not to feature or mention any of the main trio.
* The title of the episode is a reference to the film of the same name and (possibly) Allan's basis.

## Goofs

* When Allan pushes the coaches off the dockside, they move through the air much further than they would in real life. However, this is due to the limitations of the invisible track tool in *Train Simulator 2013*.
* Allan is said to be drinking just before he pushes the coaches, but there is no sign of any alcohol on him.
Ouverture

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***Ouverture*** is the first episode of the sixth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

The engines are still confined to Merecombe Sheds following the winter storms, leading to numerous arguments about things such as football and 257 Squadron repeatedly having nightmares about Leanne. Nobody has seen Mr. Dark in a while, and they are getting worried about him.

However, shortly afterwards, Mr. Dark arrives at the sheds and brings all the engines up to date on what is happening with the railway. The compensation payouts from the Gasworks tunnel collapse have worked out much better than expected and their initial bad press has faded somewhat, though the railway is still expected to pay for the majority of the claims. He also reveals that, as a result of the tunnel collapse, the Industrial Estate companies are no longer interested in transporting their goods by rail, and therefore the Merecombe Goods Branch has been ripped up, much to Abomination's dismay. Mr. Dark assures him that there will still be work for him on the railway, cheering him up slightly.

Mr. Dark also informs the engines that British Rail have withdrawn passenger services to Galen Junction, and the station has therefore been closed down, meaning that all passenger services will now terminate at Axley, though freight services will still continue to the junction and the engines will still be able to use the sheds there. Raymond and Turbo's express trains to London have also been withdrawn, due to being largely loss makers all around, but they too will instead pull other services on the line, such as the mail trains. Finally, Mr. Dark informs the engines that before they return to service, someone will be coming to the line the following week to inspect them all and make sure they are fit for service. He then leaves the shed to a chorus of goodnights from the engines.

As the engines discuss what Mr. Dark has told them, Sid turns to Ed and warns him to be careful, worried about what will happen if anyone finds out about his boiler.

## Characters

* Dave
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Abomination
* Hannah
* Ed
* Sid
* Cammer
* Turbo
* Leanne
* Mr. Dark
* Repulse (*does not speak*)
* Owen (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*cameo*)
* Allan (*cameo*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Shed
* Merecombe Industrial Estate (*mentioned*)
* Galen Junction (*mentioned*)
* Walschurch (*mentioned*)
* Axley (*mentioned*)
* Soma (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The events of Haunted Hannah, Time Waits for No One, and Time Waits for No One, Part 2 are referenced.
* The title is a reference to the song of the same name by Daft Punk.
Rob

* **Class**: GWR 3000 Class
* **Designer**: John G. Robinson
* **Build date**: 1919
* **Configuration**: 2-8-0
* **Voice Actor**: James Wright

**Robert**, also known as simply **Rob**, is a large goods engine who lives on the Castleman's Railway.

## Bio

Rob was built on March 31st, 1919 by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow for the Railway Operating Division. He was acquired by the Great Western Railway and was rebuilt with GWR modifications. These experiences left a serious impact on him, and he deluded himself into thinking he was a genuine GWR engine as a result.

Upon withdrawal in the late 1950s, Rob was eventually preserved and ended up in the hands of the Castleman's Railway. He was the first of the line's own engines to enter service in 1979 and the first to make friends with Ed and Sid. After Harry started bullying the pair, Rob admitted it may be best for the pair to leave the line. He was the last to bid farewell to the pair when they did end up leaving.

## Persona

Though Rob is a friendly character, the trauma of his past has led him to deluding himself into believing he is of genuine Swindon origin, and any refuting of this leads to him breaking into psychotic laughter.

## Livery

Rob is currently painted in plain Great Western Railway green with GWR lettering on his tender. He likely would have previously worn Railway Operating Division, GWR and British Railways black.

## Basis

Rob is based on a Great Western Railway 3000 Class 2-8-0. These were originally built for the Railway Operating Division to the design of the Great Central Railway Class 8K, and were modified at Swindon after being acquired by the GWR.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 11 - Feel It and Further (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* Rob is likely named after his designer, John G. Robinson.
* The real GWR 3003 (formally ROD 2011) was never sent to France upon being built; neither did it enter ROD service. Completed in early 1919, the engine was immediately sold to the GWR. It would be rebuilt in August 1929 and eventually withdrawn in September 1947. Source.
Mayflower

"*I suppose that would mean one of us having to complete his journey too? Sorry, Sir, but I'm just too important to do it! Especially if there's no reward for myself in the deal!*"
— Mayflower, Meanwhile...

* **Class**: LNER Class B1
* **Designer**: Edward Thompson
* **Build date**: 1948
* **Configuration**: 4-6-0
* **Voice Actor**: James Wright

**Mayflower** is a preserved mixed traffic engine.

## Bio

Mayflower was built in 1948 by the North British Locomotive Company in Glasgow. He worked until 1967, when he was preserved and named. By 1975, Mayflower was operating railtours out of Carnforth MPD and had joined an exclusive club of prestigious mainline engines along with Green Arrow and Scots Guardsman. One morning, during an open day at Carnforth, Mayflower complimented Caracus Smash on his appearance and nameplates, revelling in the attention they were all getting from visitors. When Barry arrived on the scene, Mayflower was disgusted by his appearance and language. Some time later, after learning that Caracus had broken down on a railtour, Mayflower refused to help as he felt he would not get any glory for rescuing him. 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

Mayflower is a vain, snobbish and rude engine who delights in getting attention from people. He considers himself too important for what he considers menial tasks such as rescue missions, and refuses to do work that doesn't get him something in return.

## Livery

Mayflower is painted in London and North Eastern Railway lined apple green with post-war lettering. He would have previously worn British Railways lined black in service.

## Basis

Mayflower is based on a London and North Eastern Railway Class B1 4-6-0. The real No. 61306 *Mayflower* is preserved, and is currently based at Crewe as a mainline registered locomotive. The livery worn by the real engine is BR Apple Green with BR lettering.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 9 - Meanwhile...

## Trivia

* Much like his real life counterpart, Mayflower's LNER apple green livery worn in the series is inauthentic, as the real No. 1306 was built after nationalisation in 1948.
* Mayflower's name was applied in preservation, having previously been carried by classmate No. 61379.
Signal Lost

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***Signal Lost*** is the third episode of the fifth series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

Abomination is enjoying his job, but is getting jelous of the big engines, who get to pull trains. One day, he has an argumnt about it with Cammer, whom he is trying to convince that he can pull a train. Cammer gets irritated, and bounces off, telling Abomination that he can pull his train that afternoon, to get him off his back.

Abomination has finished shunting Cammer's train, but he doesn't arrive. After a while, his driver, the signalman and the foreman agree that Abomination should take the train. He is very excited about this, and apologises to the trucks if he were to bump them. They agree to behave as Abomination heads off.

However, when he gets to Manston Fore Junction, he is held up at a signal, waiting for other trains to clear the line. He gets impatient, and is eventually cleared to proceed. However, his victory is short lived, as the signal at Manston Fore station is also at Danger. He becomes irritated, especially when he descends Upway Bank and discovers that yet another signal, at Upway, is at Danger. Turbo rolls through, commenting that these things happen for a reason.

At Walschurch, he is stopped again, despite the clear signal aspect, due to the fact he has to drop off and pick up wagons. The tank engine enjoys this part of the journey, due to his enjoyment of shunting, and gladly shunts his train back together before heading to the Junction.

Arriving, he is informed by Allan that Cammer was delayed at the diesel pumps, hence why he was late to collect his train, and Cammer worried, due to his train being gone. However, Allan thanks Abomination for taking the train, as it means Allan doesnt have to listen to the rude mainline diesel for much longer. Abomination heads home.

Back at Merecombe, Cammer rants at Abomination, who breaks down and cries, as he now understands what Cammer was trying to say to him that morning. Cammer apologises for what he said, and Abomination decides that he'd rather shunt than pull trains in future.

## Characters

* Raymond
* Abomination
* Allan
* Cammer
* Turbo
* Dave (*does not speak*)
* Sir Eustace Missenden (*cameo*)
* Mr. Dark (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Merecombe Gasworks
* Merecombe Sheds
* Merecombe Industrial Estate
* Manston Fore
* Upway Bank
* Upway
* Walschurch
* Galen Junction
* Galen Junction Sheds
* Axley (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* The episode is named after the song "Signal Lost" by Polish artist Bartek Urban.
* This is the first time that Abomination is referred to by his nickname, "Ab".
Mirrlees

* **Class**: BR Class 37
* **Designer**: English Electric
* **Build date**: 1963
* **Configuration**: Co-Co
* **Voice Actor**: Bruce Astill

**Mirrlees** is a large diesel engine.

## Bio

Mirrlees was built in 1963 at the Vulcan Foundry. Three years later, he was pulling an express train to London when he was delayed at Galen Junction due to the connecting train from the Dark Railway being delayed because of a damaged viaduct. He became impatient as he had an appointment for an oil bath and a pamper, and five minutes later, he decided to leave the station. 257 Squadron attempted to catch him, but was too late.

Mirrlees was later chosen to be extensively modified by his builders, including a new Mirrlees power unit.

## Persona

Mirrlees is a flamboyant engine, and enjoys being treated well.

## Livery

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

## Basis

Mirrlees is based on a British Railways Class 37 Co-Co. This class was nicknamed "Growlers". The real No. 37901 *Mirrlees Pioneer* is currently owned by Colas Rail, having previously been preserved before being sold on.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Episodes:

* Series 4 - The Big Bad Wolf (*not named*)
Series 5

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**Series 5** of *The Dark Railway Series* was released in 2015. The series had ten episodes.

## Episodes

1. What a Catch! - Allan learns about the importance of catch points.
2. Abomination - Mr. Dark purchases a new tank engine, who helps the engines out with a problem.
3. Signal Lost - Abomination learns how difficult pulling a train really is.
4. Haunted Hannah - The new arrival starts experiencing some unusual events.
5. Ed and Sid - The runaway pair are purchased by Mr. Dark and reveal the story behind their escape.
6. Claim to Fame - A visiting engine gets into an argument with the engines about his celebrity status.
7. Repulse - As more problems arise on the railway, another engine is brought to the line.
8. Make Love - Dave and Hannah open up their feelings to each other, leaving Repulse jealous.
9. Time Waits for No One - The truth behind Repulse is revealed, leading to disastrous consequences.
10. Time Waits for No One, Part 2 - The events after the discovery of the truth take a sudden turn.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Theo and Otto
* Sir Eustace Missenden
* 257 Squadron
* Leno
* Ed
* Sid
* Owen
* Ryan
* Allan
* Cammer
* Turbo
* Leanne
* Pogo
* Mr. Dark
* 44826 (*mentioned*)
* Fowler (*mentioned*)
* No. 5 (*mentioned*)

### Characters introduced

* Abomination
* Hannah
* Repulse
* Oliver Cromwell
* Caracus Smash
* 45079 (*cameo*)
* Cheapside (*mentioned*)
* Fighter Command (*mentioned*)
* Mac (*mentioned*)
* Liz (*mentioned*)

## Guest Actors

* **David Seward** as Allan's driver
* **James Littlewood** as Oliver Cromwell

## Trivia

* This series is set in 1968.
* This is the first series that has been completed before a Train Simulator update.
Dave's Reward

***Dave's Reward*** is the first episode of second series of *The Dark Railway Series*.

## Plot

The Dark Railway's New Years Eve party ends with the engines suffering from the effects of alcohol and drugs dreadfully. Dave, who has somehow ended up in Wolverhampton, returns to Galen Junction in a foul mood, and goes to sleep with a pounding headache. The next morning, Mr. Dark comes to see Dave. telling him that he is due to be sent to the works to be repainted. Dave is delighted, and goes to boast to Brian and Raymond before leaving.

Several days later, Dave returns to the sheds, but not in green: he has been repainted black. Brian and Raymond laugh at him for it, with Raymond declaring he is now the unique one as he leaves to pull the express. When Dave arrives at Merecombe Gasworks, Owen and Ryan tell him that he looks very smart, cheering him up. As he leaves, however, the two shunters start snickering to each other.

As Dave arrives at the Junction with his train, the yard manager asks him to leave his train and head to Colhapper to take the express as the engine pulling it has failed. Dave obliges, and when he arrives at Colhapper he is delighted to discover that the failed engine is Raymond. He heads off with the express, and that evening he assists Raymond back to the Junction. Mr. Dark is waiting for them, and tells Dave that as a reward, he will return to the works to be painted into BR lined black, with his very own nameplates as compensation for not being allowed to be painted green. As Mr. Dark leaves, Dave begins teasing Raymond over his failure.

Dave soon returns looking very smart indeed, whilst Raymond ends up having his entire engine replaced. Dave's nameplates make him feel very special, and doesn't mind doing any duties, be it passenger or freight.

## Characters

* Dave
* Brian
* Raymond
* Owen
* Ryan
* Mr. Dark
* The Yard Manager
* Theo and Otto (*mentioned*)

## Locations

* Galen Junction
* Soma
* Merecombe Gasworks
* Colhapper
* Wolverhampton (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* This is the first episode to be filmed in *Train Simulator 2012*'s TSX mode.
* From this episode onwards, Brian and Raymond recieve changes to their appearance. Brian gains a deeper, cleaner shade of black, while Raymond, because of the new Class 47 model added to *Train Simulator 2012*, gains a new shape altogether. This is lampshaded by Raymond's line, "And I've been upgraded".
* From this episode onwards, Dave gains a set of nameplates.
* This is the first episode to feature the running joke of Mr. Dark frightening his engines with his sudden appearances.
Barry (8F)

Not to be confused with Barry.

* **Class**: LMS Class 8F
* **Designer**: William Stanier
* **Build date**: 1935
* **Configuration**: 2-8-0

**Barry** was a large goods engine who once worked on the Sundale and Port Haven Light Railway, once home to the legendary ghost engine Pogo.

## Bio

Barry was built in 1935 at Crewe Works. At some point in his life, he visited the Sundale and Port Haven Light Railway, where he made fun of the line's engine, Pogo, telling him that he belonged on a scrapheap. Later on, Barry encountered the engine again on a bridge. He was making fun of him again when suddenly, sparks from Pogo's funnel landed on the vans of gunpowder behind him, igniting them and destroying the bridge in the subsequent explosion. Barry was shaken by the event and went back for assistance, though by the time he had returned, Pogo was already gone.

Five years afterwards, Barry had left the line and had forgotten about Pogo. He was withdrawn and was taken to a scrapyard, feeling depressed as he awaited his fate. One night, he heard the sounds of an engine working nearby. Calling out, he saw what appeared to be Pogo rolling through the yard, but as he called again, the engine disappeared. Now terrified, Barry shut his eyes, but when he opened them again, he saw Pogo standing right in front of him. The ghost rolled forwards towards Barry, and as their buffers met, they disappeared into thin air.

## Persona

Barry was an arrogant engine who apparently looked down upon other engines.

## Livery

Barry was painted in British Railways unlined black livery with "British Railways" painted on his tender. Before nationalisation, he was likely painted in London, Midland and Scottish Railway black livery.

## Basis

Barry was based on a London, Midland and Scottish Railway Stanier Class 8F 2-8-0.

## Appearances

### The Dark Railway Series

Specials:

* Pogo

## Trivia

* Barry is paired with a Fowler tender in his appearance rather than a Stanier tender.
* Barry's number was chosen as the digits added together equalled 13, the number believed to be unlucky.
* It is unknown if this character actually existed, due to the fact that the story about Pogo that Brian told was fictional. It is wholly possible that this engine, and the railway of the story, are completely fictitious, coming from Brian's imagination.