Madison

Madison is a blue tender engine.

## Bio:

In 2012, Madison arrived on the North Western Railway at Vicarstown Station where she was introduced to Henry by Sir Topham Hatt. Henry noticed that Madison seemed really skittish and reassured her that it can be scarier to be back in service in a new environment before their conversation was interrupted by Big City Engine who became rude towards Madison when he noticed her staring at him due to the fact that she is a SR engine and not an LMS engine. After Big City Engine left with his train, Henry asked Madison if she was okay. Madison then explained to Henry that she didn't had the best introduction when it came to newer engines and that when the 4-6-0 tender engines were built all they did was teased her about how old and out of date she was. Henry reassured Madison that the other big engines on the NWR are not like that and that they are all in the same boat no matter what year they are built. The two engines doubled headed Henry's return train back to Knapford, upon their arrival at Knapford Station Henry introduce Madison to James, Sandy, Martha, and Gordon. She chatted with the four engines for a bit before leaving with Henry so he can continue to show Madison around the railway. After she was shown around the shunting yards of Knapford, Madison went with Henry to the Timber Mill that way she would be able to learn more about the line. They arrived at the Timber Mill and Henry introduced Madison to Molly, Neville, Adam, and Terence. After hearing about the forest, Madison asked Henry if she could stick with him to which the big green engine accepted, and Madison sort of flirted with Henry as she began to develop feelings for him. However her feelings towards him were damping down when Henry told her about how he fell in love with Gordon, Madison felt embarrassed and admitted to Henry she didn't realize that he is gay, the big green engine was surprised and flattered that Madison felt that way towards him but told her that he was already in a relationship. That evening Madison took a train of logs down to the shunting yards where Ben was having a rest after shunting, he noticed the downcast look on the SECR D class' face and asked her what was wrong. She explained to the D3/12 diesel she felt embarrassed for telling Henry that she had a crush on him, Ben felt sorry for her, but he explained that Henry is a forgiving type and that the big green engine likes her giving he could tell by the tone in his voice; and reassuring Madison that at least she made a friend. During the night, Madison had a sassy dream about her, Henry, and Gordon before waking up at the big station where Gordon gave her a satisfying look knowing what kind of dream she had.

The following day, Henry had to take a goods train and while Madison did ask if she could help, the big green engine had to decline the offer as there would be other trains that needs a engine to pull them. Feeling down and not sure what to do next, Madison asked Ben if she could stay with him while he was doing his shunting duties, as much as he wish she could, Ben had to decline giving how hectic the yards were at the moment. But Ben suggested to Madison that she could camp out at Knapford Station. The D3/12 escorted the SECR D class to the big station and as Ben was about to head back to shunting yards, Madison worried that some of the engines would pick on her, but Ben reassured her that no one was going to bully her before heading off. After Ben had left, Madison was surprised to see Marvin who she remembered back in the day on the South Eastern & Chatham Railway, both engines told each other that they both arrived the same day. Marvin could tell that she still had a fear of bigger engines, even after telling her about his experience from Nine Elms Shed, Madison didn't feel any better, but Marvin reassured her that he would be there for her if anyone does pick on her before resuming his shunting duties. Shortly after, Madison came face to face with Murdoch who greeted her warmly. Despite him being friendly, Madison was terrified and raced away which resulted in her bumping into Emily. The emerald engine noticed that Madison was afraid of Murdoch and reassured her not to be afraid of him as did Molly who pulled up shortly after. Emily then offered Madison that she can help her on her next goods train which Madison accepted. During their run, Emily told Madison all about the incidents that occurred on Sodor, and later on she asked Madison if she would like to join her and the other girls for a girls night; Madison was unsure, but Emily told her she can give it a chance and that she would be free to leave if she doesn't like it, so Madison agreed. After meeting up with Rosie on their way to Knapford Sheds, they arrived at the sheds where Molly, Mavis, and Flora were waiting. Madison grew to like the group and said that she would join ever now and then as long as it doesn't get too hectic.

## Appearances:

### The Adventures on Sodor:

#### Season 2:

* Three's A Crowd, Friends and Fantasies, Spy Dennis \*cameo\*

### Specials:

* TAOS: A Cranky Christmas Carol
* TAOS: Little Engines Save Christmas \*cameo\*

## Technical Details:

### Basis:

Madison is based on SECR D class, designed by Harry Wainwright for the South Eastern and Chatham Railway. The D class was a Harry Wainwright design and he was responsible for the overall look of the engine. The detail work was undertaken by Robert Surtees, his chief draughtsman at Ashford works. Underneath the flowing curves and symmetry of the exterior lay a sure-footed machine that responded well to hard work.

Initially the D class was put to work on the Kent coast and Hastings services out of London. By the 1930s the largest allocation of D class 4-4-0s was at Gillingham depot in Kent but they had by now been reduced to secondary train duties and were now carrying the livery of the Southern Railway. At the outbreak of World War II in 1939 some of the D class were placed into storage. Then in 1941 others were transferred to Nine Elms depot. A handful were based at Redhill on the Reading-Tonbridge cross-country line.

In 1948 British Railways inherited 28 of the Wainwright 4-4-0s. Their final years saw them concentrated at Guildford in Surrey and the last of the D class, No.31075, was withdrawn from there in 1956.

#### Livery:

* Blue with yellow stripes with pink stripes on cab

## Trivia:

* Madison's original basis was suppose to be an FR K2, but MrAthehedgehog wanted her basis to be unique.
	+ Madison's basis became a South Eastern & Chatham Railway D class locomotive.