Peter Sam

**Peter Sam**, named after the Skarloey Railway's previous controller, Mr Peter Sam and originally known as **Stuart**, after his builder, Kerr Stuart, is a green narrow gauge saddle tank engine who lives and works on the Skarloey Railway.

## Biography

Peter Sam, named Stuart in his younger days while being brought up under the instruction of Duke, is extremely enthusiastic, eager and bubbly. He can be occasionally cheeky, but is kind-hearted, well-meaning and well-mannered. He can also be somewhat prone to being a little naive at times and perhaps take things a little too literally. With an infectious attitude and high spirits, Peter Sam is kind and hard-working to a fault and seldom grumbles about late hours and/or extra work. Although these traits can get him into trouble sometimes, he still accepts whatever job he gets and is always nice to the coaches and trucks, unlike Sir Handel.

Despite being friendly with everyone, when the bigger engines, such as Henry, tease him or cause him to misunderstand something, he can get very angry and wish to go crook on them.

While living on the Mid Sodor Railway, he was cheeky and occasionally made fun of Duke until he was told about what happened to Smudger. One time, he teased Duke because of his age and had to take him and his train to Arlesdale after the tender engine failed. Stuart received his comeuppance during the journey when Duke gave a tremendous effort in helping to pull the train. Stuart was embarrassed by the whole ordeal especially when a boy asked why two engines were working together, to which his father replied that Stuart needed assistance and so Duke came to help.

When the Mid Sodor Railway closed in 1938, he and Falcon were sold to the Sodor Power Company at Peel Godred for an expansion project. In 1958, they were purchased for the knockdown price of £25 each (£942.56 in today's money) and renamed Peter Sam and Sir Handel respectively.

Since arriving, Peter Sam has had many adventures. When he was new to the railway, he had a mishap with Henry who jokingly threatened to leave without Peter Sam's passengers if he was late. He left so quickly that he left the Refreshment Lady behind, who explained that Henry was only joking and that he has to wait, as he was a guaranteed connection. One of his more notable story arcs involved his funnel, which was severely damaged after an accident at the Rheneas Slate Quarry in 1958 with the slate trucks. In 1959, his funnel was knocked-off as he passed under a tunnel and it was temporarily replaced with a rusty pipe. Peter Sam was soon given a new funnel, a geisel ejector, which suits him much better and has improved his performance.

## Basis

Peter Sam is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Edward Thomas, a Kerr Stuart Tattoo Class 0-4-2ST that originally worked on the Corris Railway.

## Livery

Peter Sam has always been painted dark green with red lining and brass fittings (the same colours from when he was formerly Stuart on the Mid Sodor Railway). He has red and gold name and number plates (4) on the sides of his saddle tank and coal bunkers respectively.

## Appearances

### Season 4

* Granpuff
* Sleeping Beauty
* Bulldog *(does not speak)*
* You Can’t Win
* A Bad Day For Sir Handel
* Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady
* Four Little Engines *(does not speak)*
* Trucks
* Home At Last
* Trusty Rusty *(cameo)*
* Rock n’ Roll *(cameo)*
* Special Funnel
* Steam Roller
* Passengers and Polish *(mentioned)*
* Gallant Old Engine

### Season 6

* Faulty Whistles
* James and the Red Balloon *(cameo)*

### Season 7

* The Trestle Bridge
* The Runaway Elephant
* The Grand Opening
* Bulgy Rides Again *(cameo)*
* Toby’s Windmill *(cameo)*
* The Refreshment Lady’s Tea Shop

### Season 9

* Peter Sam and the Old Mine
* Freddie and Duke
* The Magic Lamp
* The Great Discovery

### Season 10

* Blue Mountain Mystery
* Don’t Bother Victor

### Season 11

* Luke’s New Friend *(does not speak)*
* The Switch

### Season 12

* Disappearing Diesels *(cameo)*
* Duncan and the Grumpy Passenger
* Samson At Your Service

## Trivia

* Unlike Edward Thomas, who had his old funnel repaired and fitted on again, Peter Sam has always kept his Geisel Ejector funnel.