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Pirates of the Railway

Pirates of the Railway is the 1 story of the 2nd series of Miniature Railway Adventures. It was first written in May 2009 by Michael White.

## Plot

Whitehouse is accused of stealing coaches from the railway and although it seemed impossible, *somehow* the Motor Car Society are not responsible. So who did steal the coaches?

## Cast

Narrator- To Be Revealed

**Model Engineers Society**

* Christopher Jones Jr/Casey- Robert Smith
* Mike Whitehouse/Whitehouse - Michael White
* Rory Clements/Corps - Joel Hunter
* Mark Carson/Cars -  To Be Revealed
* Jane Wilkinson - Kirsty Wyn Edwards
* Young Matt - To Be Revealed
* Fast Eddie - To Be Revealed
* Stephen Mercade (Cameo)
* Chairman - To Be Revealed

**The Motor Car Society**

* Bernard Martin Williams - To Be Revealed
* Grinder- To Be Revealed
* Gears- To Be Revealed

## Animated Pilot

In 2022, Michael White stated that this story was to be the chosen story to launch the 2D/Live Action animated adaption of the series. It will also mark the first of a few things:

* The first animated adaption of one of the episodes in the series
* The return of a full voice cast, 10 years since it was used for *Road vs Rail.*
* The revival of an attempt to animate the series, but was dropped in 2013.
* The first episode of the series to have a new rendition of the series theme tune to be used.

Michael is currently undergoing the development of the episode as well as undergoing other projects besides MRA. There hasn't been a set release date.

## Trivia

* This story is heavily inspired by the TUGS Story Pirate.
* The title is based on the Disney franchise Pirates of the Caribbean.
* The MES has a new range of coach stock in replacement of the old stock.
* In early development of Miniature Railway Adventures, this episode was originally meant to be Jane's debut to the series but was changed to On the Railways instead.
* It is revealed that Casey has his own set of coach stock.
2021

**Disclaimer:** *All content on this page is merely a parody that is only loosely based on real events and people. It should not be taken seriously.*

Events concerning the GTA Wiki in **2021**.

* CamF and LM670-4 both announce they shall stop with goth jokes directed towards Kamikatsu; however, it is unknown if the latter intends to keep their promise.
	+ Neither keeps their promise.
* Monk is revived by Kamikatsu and rejoins the GTA Wiki dicord server.
* Kamikatsu's PC explodes, and he is unable to join *GTA Online* until late March.
* Kiwismurf goes missing in late February. He returns on March 10.
* DeltaV20 is killed by LM670-4 on March 14.
* Noirlime perishes on June 27, 2021.
* August 18: LM670-4 surpasses Monk in edits, becoming The Ultimate Editor.
Don't judge an engine by it's size

Don't judge an engine by it's size is the 2nd story in the 2nd series of Miniature Railway Adventures. It was first drafted in 2011 by Michael White and CaseyJunior.

## Sub Plot

After a small incident with a set of points, Lady Grange is put out of service till she is repaired. However Casey is prepared for such an event. He has just bought himself a new engine to run at the railway and hopes it would be a credit to the passenger trains. However the engine isn't what the others were expecting after the hype Casey have given about it.

## Trivia

* This is Jean Anderson's debut to the series.
* The opening of the story is loosely based on a discarded story plot which involved Lady Grange having a serious accident.

## Goofs

* Even though this is supposed to be Jean Anderson's debut to the series, she appears in a fully casted version of *Road vs Rail* in the previous series.
Locations

In the stories, many events take place at different points of the area on which the miniature railway is set. Many of these sites are based on areas the real life railway's circuit has, but some have been creatively added in for the sake of story telling.
In 2015, a map of the miniature railway route was drawn using the original track plan as a guide, with the addition of new locations that aren't featured on the real thing.

**The Model Engineers Society**

* The Main Station
* Chairman's office
* Woodland forest
* The Old Mine Display
* Bog Halt
* Pine Tree Halt
* The Workshops and Carriage Sheds
* Raised track Steaming Bays
* Mess Room
* Mercade Pass
* Engine Sheds
* Walled Garden

**The Motor Car Society**

* Main Garages
* Courtyards
* Bernard's Office
* Bernard's Petrol Shed

**Guest Locations**

Drumawhey Junction - Friends of the MES. Home to a large Miniature Railway

Castle Loch N'Moore - A lonely Castle, somewhere in Scotland. Within its walls holds a deadly curse to those who enter it.

Dimension 326P - A dimension in an alternative universe.
Sir Gyles (Loco)

## Owner

The Model Engineers Society

Sir Gyles was one of the Model Engineers Society's diesel locomotives. It is mostly operated by various members of staff at the railway, most notably Matt and fast Eddie. It loosely resembled a Class 35 Diesel locomotive.

## History

Sir Gyles Came to the railway in the late 80s when the society decided it needed a Diesel to back up the steam locos. Sir Gyles was named after one of the directors who was known to be a bit cantankerous and it would seem that this rubbed off on the loco. At first Sir Gyles worked fine, but more recently it started to behave badly, always breaking down and causing plumes of black smoke.

## Livery

Sir Gyles is painted red with yellow windows and a yellow zig-zag on each side. It has it's name in brass plates.

## Trivia

* The real engine was actually called Sir Myles
Engine Sheds

The Engine sheds are where the main loco fleet are stored. It is located at Mercade Pass.

In the early days of the railway there was talks on where to locate the engine shed. Some members wanted it to be located at the workshops for easy access for maintenance, while others wanted it by the station so the public could see the engines getting ready. But it was decided in the end to have the sheds further up the line so that the engines have a good run before starting their trains incase anything should go wrong that needs to be looked at.
The next issue was the structure of the sheds. During the time, bricks and stone were tricky to get decent price for. However one member who knows a friend who works in the shipping industry, inquired if they had anything they they were willing to part with. The result was an old shipping container that was just about to go for scrap. The society bought it and brought it to where it still sits to this day. The container can hold up to nearly 9 engines and is fully insulated with expanding foam. Along one side are shelves and cupboards where the crews store their kit for firing and maintaining their engines.

The sheds are always quadrupled padlocked at the end of each day.
Rosyfreckle

## Description

A shockingly tall, pale off-white siamese female with darker grey bars wrapping her legs and long tail. Her ears are tipped with a matching dark grey and short ear tufts. Dark freckles line around her yellow eyes and muzzle. Rosyfreckle is a strong out-going she-cat.

## History

Rosykit was brought into GladeClan by Lynxshine, with her sister Daisykit. She was raised unknowing about her background. As a kit, she would hang around the medicine den a lot because of her father's injured leg. She made friends with Tinybrook and helped the medicine cat with all she could. Rosykit was then chosen as medicine apprentice, and trained under Tinybrook. Shortly after becoming an apprentice, Rosypaw met Olivepaw, the DustClan medicine apprentice. Rosypaw and Olivepaw became quick friends, and would occasionally meet at the DustClan-GladeClan border. A moon after being apprenticed, Lynxshine took Rosypaw and Daisypaw to the DustClan border, to meet her mother, Boarstar. Rosypaw was shocked at the news, and became spiteful towards her mother. She hates to acknowledge her mother's identity and avoids talking about it. A few gatherings later, Daisypaw, who was furious about Boarstar and her lies, revealed the truth to everyone present. Rosypaw was embarrassed and ran back to camp before the gathering was dismissed. She still holds a small grudge against her sister. Rosypaw found comfort in her friend, Olivepaw, and their friendship grew. They haven't realized what their true feelings towards each other are. When the drought struck GladeClan, Rosypaw became exhausted and drained of energy. Despite her physical state, she went out to collect herbs. Rosypaw, unaware of her surroundings, caught her tail in a shiny metal twoleg trap. Most of her tail was cut off, and she only has a stump left. When the fire hit GladeClan, Rosypaw fled the camp with a few herbs she had managed to save from the flames. She made it to the LionClan camp, and assisted Littlelight when she went into labor. Rosypaw was struck with grief when the queen died after giving birth to Sparkkit, Emberkit, Blazekit, Flamekit and Sootkit. She partially blames herself for the queen's demise. Days after the fire had sputtered out, Tinybrook gave Rosypaw her medicine cat ceremony. Rosypaw was given the new name of Rosyfreckle. During the gathering that happened after the fire, Rosyfreckle was horrified at the conflict between the leaders. Rosyfreckle is strongly against conflict, and will always look for peace.

Rosyfreckle joined society, found out she was pregnant with Olivebranch's kits and left to rejoin GladeClan as a normal queen.

**Rosyfreckle** is owned by **mommypeepo** (Pink)

*Art by rawmaple*
Jean Anderson

## Owner

Christopher Jones Jr

***Jean Anderson*** is a small steam engine that works some of the passenger and demonstration trains at the Model Engineers Society. She is owned by Casey.

## History

Built in Scotland in 2004, Jean Anderson is a replica of a Kerr Stuart Wren. She was bought by Casey when Lady Grange was out of service for a small overhaul. At first the Society was expecting a large loco but when they saw the actual size of Jean, they thought her to be quite useless to the railway's operation. But it wasn't until Puffa's batteries ran flat while covering a train from Betty when her fire bars dropped. Jean was the only engine available and so she rescued the train and was quite powerful, worked the rest of the day's run. Now no one makes fun of the little engine.

Jean Anderson is used on occasions when Lady Grange is out of use or when a spare engine is needed.

## Livery

Jean Anderson is painted in two shades of Humbrol green paint. Her name plates are brass with a red backing.

## Trivia

* She is named after the actress Jean Anderson, who also played the role of the mother in the BBC's adaption of 'The Railway Children'
* Jean Anderson makes an appearance in the audiobook adaption of *Road Vs Rail,* yet her introduction story has yet to be adapted.
Dylan

## Owner

Christopher Jones Jr

***Dylan*** is a spare engine that operates at the Model Engineers Society. It is owned by Christopher Jones Jr

## History

Dylan is a Romulus type locomotive, built in 2004. It is painted in a dark blue with black lining on the cab and tender and brass boiler bands, and can tow up to a total of 6 coaches. How the engine came into the possession of Casey still remains a mystery as no records show of how or when Casey obtained it in the Society's books. Because of this Dylan is sometimes nicknamed "The Mystery". Although it is not official, Dylan is rumoured to be Casey's favourite engine out of his collection.
Rivals

**Rivals** is the 4th story of The Miniature Railway Adventures. It was written in 2010 by Michael White

## Synopsis

Casey and Whitehouse are introduced to Grinder and Gears, the young trouble makers of the Motor Car Society. They inform them that Bernard is back in office and is ready to get his revenge on the railway for their involvement in his petrol scheme. Trouble soon comes to the railway which results in Casey and Whitehouse getting the sack. It's up to Corps and Jane to sort out the issue. But would their decision be the best one?

## Audiobook

***Rivals*** was adapted into an audiobook read by Michael White. Part 1 was released on 11th July 2021. Part 2 came out in Feb 18, 2022, with the full audiobook released on Soundcloud the same day.

## Trivia

* The episode title went through numerous names before the current current was chosen. The plot was also heavily rewritten to suit the current theme of the series.
* The original plot featured a scene where Casey and Whitehouse resigned, thinking that they have lost their touch with working the railway.
* References to Search of the Lost Engine & Casey Whitehouse and the Toy Cars are made in this story.
* The crossword conversation with Casey and Whitehouse is a quote from Danger Mouse Series 9 Episode 4. The horse betting conversation Cars has with one of the staff members is a quote from the first episode of the TV series **Z Cars**.
* A reference to a scene in Episode 22 of the Anime '*Dragon Ball*' is used near the end of the story.
* This story also provides a brief info about Grinder and Gears' parents.
Grange's Chime

***Grange's Chime*** was first written in 2010 by Michael White with additional edits by YouTuber, Casey Junior. It was rewritten in 2021 by Michael.

## Synopsis

Lady Grange is fitted with a new whistle but it causes more trouble than it's worth.

## Plot

It is the annual steam festival which takes place at the Model Engineers Society and everyone is busy with the preparations. But Casey is having some trouble with his engine, Lady Grange. Since she was brought into service, thee were recored moments where she was mistaken for Betty due to the two of them sharing the same tone of whistle. Corps finds a new chime whistle for Casey to fit, but something it blocked inside it resulting in the engine to let out a loud screech. This in turn disrupts the preparations for the festival. Meanwhile, Jane is having trouble making a stew for the festival lunches. The Motor Car Society are also very busy, planning on sabotaging the festival.

## Audiobook

Part 1 of the audiobook adaption was released on YouTube on 26th March 2023. Michael was not available to narrate the story as he was currently working on the follow up audiobooks before signing off from the audiobook series all together. To stand in for him, his friend Kirsty Wyn Edwards stepped in to narrate the story. Part 2 was released 3 days later on 29th March. The Full Audiobook was also released on SoundCloud.

## Trivia

* This story is loosely inspired by 'Postman Pat & the Tuba' by John Cunliffe
* The story is in fact based on the real Lady Grange getting a new whistle in 2011 as a result from members of the club mistaking her old whistle to Betty's.
* Whitehouse has passed his passenger test at this point.
* This is the first in the series to have a female narrator for the audiobooks. In fact, the audiobook was an audition test to see how Kirsty can play the role of Jane before casting her for the role from 2023 onwards.
Stories

The stories were first written by Michael White in late 2008 in a bid to try and create an original series of railway themed stories that had a good plot and characters that readers and listeners can enjoy. While many railway stories focuses on the engines, very few centre around the people operating the trains and it's through this that gave Michael the idea to devise the stories.

## **Season 1**

Season 1 introduces us to the characters and areas around the railway.

1. **The Search of the Lost Engine (Pilot)**
2. **On the Railways**
3. **Casey, Whitehouse & the Toy Cars**
4. **Rivals**
5. **Grange's Chime**
6. **Road Vs Rail**
7. **Love Hurts**
8. **The Signalman**
9. **Snow Drifts**

**Puffa's Derailment (Mini Episode)**

**The Phantom of the Mine (Mini Episode)**

### **SPECIAL:** **Casey & the Traitor**

A special episode which sees the introduction to a new friend, a new part of the railway and a new foe.

## **Season 2**

Season 2 focusses on new additions and changes to the railway to make things run more reliable.

1. **Pirates of the Railway**
2. **Don't judge an engine by it's size**
3. **To stop an engine**
4. **The New Driver**
5. **The Best Railway Competition**
6. **Delays**
7. **Birthday Surprises**
8. **The Green Knight**
9. **Give us a signal**
10. **Breakdown Trains**
11. **A Home for Hector Part 1**
12. **A Home for Hector Part 2**
13. **A Very Miniature Railway Christmas**

**Flower Trouble** *(Cancelled episode)*

### **FEATURE: The Adventure Like No Other**

The first feature length story. An adventure that leads to the friends having to rely on each other and their teamwork to see them through a dangerous situation. But even greater trouble is to come their way which causes some friendships to fall apart.

## **Season 3**

The first half of Season 3 takes place at Drumawhey Junction where we meet *The New Shunter* and new enemies.

1. **The New Shunter**
2. **Lost Stock and Bankers**
3. **Runaway Stock**
4. **Cheer-up, Charlie**
5. **Deputation of a deputation**
6. **The Big Freeze**
7. **Charlie's Redemption**
8. **Finn McCool and the Gala**
9. **The Steamroller**
10. **Jane on guard**
11. **The Flying Soapbox Part 1**
12. **The Flying Soapbox Part 2**
13. **A Miniature Railway Christmas Carol**

**Special Stories**

**Paul's Last Steaming**

**The Hauntings of loch N'Moor Castle (Non-Cannon Special)**

**A Grokey Halloween** **(Non Cannon Mini Episode)**

## **Season 4**

1. **A not so Happy New Year**
2. **Sir Gyles**
3. **Whitehouse's Railway**
4. **Traction Action**
5. **Steam Wayfarers All**
6. **Up, up & Away**
7. **Fire**
8. **Buried**
9. **The Nightmare at Mercade Pass**
10. **The Last Christmas**
11. **New Year, Old Memories**
12. **The End**
13. **The Miniature Railway Adventure (Series Finale)**
Raised track Steaming Bays

The raised track steaming bays are located outside the main workshops. Here, miniature engines of 5 inch and 3 1/2 inch gauge are prepped and steamed up for their run along the rise track. In the olden days of the railway's operation, the steaming bays were the showpiece for visitors who were waiting or their train to arrive. A coal bunker is located here as well as a water supply by a small tapped hose. A turntable is also located her which can be turn 270 degrees to reach all bay sidings. Sliding plates in the table's track are used to lock the table into place to ensure safe movement and track alignment is carried out. A colour light signal is positioned a short distance from the table which changes to red whenever the table is in operation. Changes to green when the table is fully connected with the main line.

In the corse of the stories, the steaming bays are the 2nd meeting point for the characters. A sheltered bench sits opposite the line and can be a grand viewing point for all the railway. This sitting area has been nicknamed "The Huffing Bench" by many staff. The reason behind this name is that senior members of staff would sit here and sometimes huff/lament at the way things are going on the railway and sometimes talk about the next generation and how they *"...don't see our ways of running things..."*

## Trivia

* Since the real miniature railway's closure in June 2021, the raised track and steaming bays were taken up and resurrected at a new site. The new steaming bays is a near mirror version of the original.
The Miniature Railway Adventure

**The Miniature Railway Adventure** is the overall finale of the Miniature Railway Adventures. It was plotted in June 2021 by Michael White & CaseyJunior.

### Trivia

* This is the final story for Miniature Railway Adventures.
* This features the last appearance of Casey, Whitehouse, Corps, Cars, Jane, Stephen, Charlie, Young Matt, Ellie, Boomer, Fast Eddie, The Chairman, Grinder & Gears and Bernard.
* Originally a different plot was put forward for this story and was originally planned to take place 10 years into the future. However a more fitting story came about during a video call between Michael and CaseyJunior in June 2021 in which the story will take place at that exact time.
The Main Station

The Main station is, well, the main station at the Model Engineers Society. Here, passengers board and disembark from the miniature engines as well as purchasing tickets for each train ride.

Many meeting points take place at the station as well as the odd events happening in the green just next to the platform. The station is mainly operated by the 7 1/4 gauge railway but there is a platform for those who wish to travel on the 5 inch line by accessing it via a footbridge that spans over the two railways. But passenger haulage for that line ended since before the stories began and now is used as a display of showing off the 5 inch line as the little engines steam passed.

The green also used to have a specially made road for steam traction engines and steam lorries to travel along and to give rides. This feature was no longer used during the creation of the stories, but remains of the road are featured in the series as a path way to the workshops.

On the 7 1/4 side of the station a passing loop is installed for any trains wishing to pass while another is loading/unloading a train at the platform. Accessing this road is done via a lever at the station's approach that drivers would use to switch the points.

As well as the passing loop, the station also has a turntable for turning visiting engines around once they have been unloaded from the loading ramp at the station's throat. The turntable is hand operated by two bars at each end and set using spring slide bolts.

During the corse of the stories several upgrades had been added to the station to help with the railway's operation.

* CCTV cameras installed to prevent vandalism from taking place.
* Point levers replaced with electric controlled point motors and 3 semaphore signals . x1 bracket type and x1 home type. Both have upper quadrant arms.
* A telephone link installed in the ticket office to contact both the Mess room, Workshops & Chairman's office. A light code informs the office whose calling.

Originally Cars used to base his office here, but was moved to the Chairman's office, just overlooking the station.

At Christmas time, the station would be heavily decorated with a makeshift grotto for Father Christmas on the side of the opposite side of the station. Visitors would access the grotto via the footbridge, which was originally used to access the raised track.

It is also noted that the station is the only point of the railway that can be seen from Bernard's office window at the Motor Car Society.
Green Knight

## Owner

The Model Engineers Society

***Green Knight*** is a Knight class diesel tender engine which operates the first train at the Model Engineers Society. it is operated by various members of Staff, but

mainly Fast Eddie.

## History

Green Knight was purchased as a spare diesel engine as a replacement for Sir Gyles after several breakdowns and delays. The loco ran well and made suffiencent time and was also less troublesome. However one day, staff member Fast Eddie drove it just too bit too hard resulting on the engine failing. Lady Grange covered it's trains until it was completely repaired. Green Knight continues to operate on the railway and has proven to be worth the purchase.

## Livery

Green Knight is painted BR green with the Society's logo on it's tender. It's nameplate is red with gold text.
Bog Halt

Bog Halt is a small section of the railway close by to the main workshops. It is here that a hand operated junction is located which allows access to the Old Mine Display. The name Bog Halt is a joke name for it is a short distance to where the WC are kept. However it is also here that the river banks are located and a small bog has formed as a result of this. Some members of staff joke that there is quicksand at Bog Halt, but this is not true.
(Untitled story)

**The Untitled Story** was first devised in late 2009, but only got as far as 1 page being written.

## Sub Plot

The story focuses on the strange behaviour that Whitehouse has developed. This was to be shown during the course of the first few stories. The reason for his behaviour was that this Whitehouse was an impostor, while the real Whitehouse, a burnt half-dead corpse, is being held at a secret base being mistaken for an Alien Encounter.

## Trivia

* The story was rejected in early 2010, but items from the plot were used for future story plots.
* This story was to tie in with the Pilot.
Walled Garden

The Main Wall stands around the main perimeter of the railway. The ground used to be part of an old tennis pitch for an old house before it was disused. It is built using old english red brick. In the 1970's the Model Engineers Society restored the main structure of the wall and created portal entrance points for the trains to go through them.
During the corse of the Society's time, the wall is home to a wide collection of wild plants and flowers.

In 2011, the Motor Car Society lost control of one of their road rollers and broke a section of the wall at the start of the extension line. The main damage was cleared away but the hole in the wall was never repaired. Instead a garden was built in its place, using whatever undamaged bricks were salvaged as a base. It has since become an attractive feature to the railway.

The garden is accessed by a small wooden crossing from the staff carpark and has a small walkway for access to the compost heap behind the wall.
The Signalman

'The Signalman' is the 2nd Halloween themed story for Season 1 of Miniature Railway Adventures written by Michael White

## Sub Plot

The Model Engineers Society have been invited to Drumawhey Junction for an AGM get together. However the mood at Drumawhey is very grim as strange things were happening on the line that involves the signals and points. When enquiring about it, Cars learns from Casey that it all has to do with the railway's signalman, who is both present and not present at the exact same time. Just what could Casey mean?

## Audiobook

This story is currently being adapted for Audiobook.

## Trivia

* Drumawhey Junction did have a signalman who sadly passed away from a heart attack. He was known to have been a trickster but always ensured the trains ran accordingly. The signal box has a special plaque in his honour.
* Jane and the Motor Car Society are not present in this story.
Finn McCool and the Gala

Finn MacCool is the 8th episode in the 3rd series Of Miniature Railway Adventures. It was written by Casey Junior with additional material by Michael White.

## Plot

It is the weekend of the annual gala at the Model Engineers Society and everyone is lending a hand with the preparations. The repairs to Finn MacCool are carried out and the engine is soon ready to join in the gala celebrations. Meanwhile Jane is annoyed with Cars for excuses in getting out of helping her serving the gala's meals and even pulls him out of a talk with some officials using the emergency tannoy, used only for emergencies.

Trouble soon happens at the gala when Betty derails by the raised embankment, which leaves the engine teetering dangerously over the edge. While the rescue operations take place, Corps finds that a large lump of gravel had been wedged in the point blades, which caused the derailment to happen. An eye witness says that Grinder and Gears were among the crowds, but make a quick escape. With Betty out of action, the gala is one engine down and most of the others need time to be fired up. Casey suggests they let Finn take the trains, if they add more coaches to the ones already coupled. They do so and Finn pulls the trains.

When the gala ends, Jane worries about the amount of cleaning she'll have to do while she had been away assisting with the rescue. But to her surprise she finds that Cars had snuck away while Finn was taking the trains and done all of Jane's jobs as a way of saying sorry. He tells Jane that the officials he had been talking to were asking if they would take on some new catering staff which would help Jane's workload much easier and less stressful. Enquires are also being placed to the MCS about their sabotage. The friends end the success of the gala by going out for a take away meal.

## Audiobook

This story was adapted into an audiobook on 10th April 2021 which was released on YouTube and Soundcloud.

## Trivia

* The original story was a bit short so some extra scenes to expand the plot and include further character development was added.
* The events take place a day after the events of the previous story, Charlie's Redemption.
* The tale of *Finn MacCool the giant* and *Aladdin and his magic lamp* is referenced.
* Casey's mention of Finn MacCool being one of the engines that ran on the MES in the old days is based on a true fact. Finn used to work at the Model Engineers line before being sold to its current owner.

## Goofs

* In the Youtube Release of the audiobook, a small recording mistake was left in.
Bernard's Petrol Shed

Bernard's Petrol shed was an old wooden shack that once stood on the grounds of the Motor Car Society.

During his early days, Bernard used the shed to create different types of fuel that he would hope to produce in vast quantities. It wasn't odd to find smoke coming from the shed for many of Bernard's fuels always produced toxic smoke. However after many failed trials, Bernard perfected a recipe that would be, in his mind, the most reliable fuel source there is. However times were getting tough and Bernard was saving up to buy a section of land that he had his eye on for some time to upgrade his business. So the petrol project was placed on hold.

After some misfortune getting the land, Bernard was in serious trouble. His savings ended up being spent on urgent repairs to the business, though some of it was given to help fund a small fuel station, **Hughes' Tech Mechs**. He later claimed landlord ownership when the owner failed to pay him back the money. With the business just getting by, Bernard used the fuel station as a back up funding for the fuel project.

In 2008, satisfied that he'd earned back enough of the fundings, Bernard increased the rent of the fuel station to which they couldn't pay up and so took ownership of the business and sold up. Shortly after closing it down, Bernard had the little business demolished, while also taking on the business' only intern, Mark Carson.

Mark got on really well and helped gain the company more customers and income. With that noted, Bernard decided to make his petrol scheme work and had the shed relocated to the rear of the grounds where nobody would see the production taking place. The shed was modified and expanded to include two rooms, with a section dedicated to the main panel. A rolling road was fitted for the vat's power source, which had to be obtained from nearby.

The first batch of petrol came out well. However since he last made the mixture, times had since changed and some of the ingredients had since been modified. So instead of making a new form of fuel, Bernard was making ticking time bombs that would go off once the engines of the vehicles chosen to use the fuel start up, resulting on combustable catastrophes. As well as that, the fuel was so toxic that both flesh and bone can dissolve like sugar cubes if it ever made contact with human skin. However, it can be diluted if water is introduced in vast amounts, which can result in light burns and the odd change of hair colour.

Bernard's scheme had failed and was soon arrested for his actions. The shed was sealed off and left forgotten.

It wasn't until 2014 that the shed was used again as a meeting place for a league of brainwashed staff. The results of the event, soon lead to the brief destruction of the society's grounds as well as the shed itself. It has since never been resurrected, but does often get mentioned whenever Bernard's petrol scheme is mentioned.
Betty

## Owner

The Model Engineers Society

***Betty*** is a Bagnall tender engine belonging to the Model Engineers Society.

## Bio

Built in 1988, Betty was the main stead of the railway and for many years had proven to be quite the character. Despite her hiccups in performance which sometimes resulted in her to undergo several upgrades, she is loved by many is a treasure to bestow while carrying out her work. Before the arrival of new engines to the line, Betty was the only engine running and during so had performed reasonably well. But in September 2008, she developed a leakage in her main steam pipe which resulted in many trains slowing to a stand still that had to be pushed back by members of the crew.

One evening while having her fire dropped for the day, Betty was stolen by members of the Motor Car Society to be used as a heat feeder for the production of black market petrol. However the scheme was put to an immediate halt when members of the MES interfered the production and reclaimed their engine. Afterwards, Betty was put out of service for quick repairs before returning to service.

In 2010, a new steam engine was bought for the railway which took over several of betty's trains. This allowed staff to provide Betty a complete overhaul which fixed several issues that had occurred beforehand. Once back in service, Betty was relegated to secondary passenger runs and sometimes acts as a spare engine when things get busy.

Betty was at first driven by Christopher Jones Jr until the purchase of Lady Grange in 2009. Now she is occasionally driven by members of the railways staff but in 2014 she is now under the care of Charlie Maquire.

## Livery

Betty is a rich shade of maroon with gold lining and the initials M.E.S. on her tender.

## Trivia

* Betty was the first engine to be introduced in the stories.
* She is the only engine in the fleet to have a face plate made, though it is never used.
* The real Betty is still in operation and is sometimes used as a training engine for young drivers to practise on.
Lady Grange

## Owner

Christopher Jones Jr

Lady Grange is known to be the star member of the locomotive fleet. She is owned and driven by Casey.

## Bio

Built in 1999 under the name of 'Just-A-Mo', Lady Grange is an 0-6-0 tender engine of the Romulus/Bagnall class. She was renamed LADY GRANGE in late 2008 before being sold in 2009 to Christopher Jones Jr, to be used as one of the main passenger engines on the line. Lady Grange entered service in 2010 and for a while was the secondary engine of the fleet before good performance placed her as the railway's main engine.

Casey is always seen driving her and takes pride to ensure that she is well presented and maintained with little servicing. At times she can be temperamental in her performance, but on most days she performs without issues.

In 2011 Lady Grange was fitted with a chime whistle as both the engine and the society's engine, Betty, share the same tone of whistle. Many reports show that both passengers and staff get confused as to which engine was off shed first or whom was taking the first train. Only those with a keen ear can tell the engines apart despite sharing the same tone of whistle. At first the new whistle caused issues as it was among a set of spare parts that had come into possession of the workshops and sounded very off. However this issue turned out to be some blockage in the pipes which dispersed during the summer steam fair that year.

## Livery

Lady Grange is painted in Hammermite 'Smooth Blue', with fine red and yellow lining on her tanks, cab and tender.

## Trivia

* Lady Grange is the series' star engine. A silhouette of her can be seen in the newly updated logo.
* She's often addressed by Casey or the others as "Her Ladyship"
* The real Lady Grange is currently undergoing an overhaul and a new livery. Her owner has stated that after the overhaul is completed, she might be sold off, but has allowed her to remain in the series as the main engine.
Flower Trouble

Flower Trouble was written in 2013 by Michael White and was one of the shorter episodes written for the series.

## Plot

Cars thinks Casey and Whitehouse don't spend their lunch hours wisely. So he devises a way to keep them occupied by sending them on a hunt for a flower that Jane is looking for. He gives them the latin name for it but this doesn't interest Casey until Whitehouse tells him that this plant must be important if Cars is using it's latin name. But they discovered that looking for this flower was more trouble than they thought. After stopping for a break, Casey decides to look it up in the club's encyclopaedia. When they look it up, they discover that the plant was something they didn't expect it to be.

## Live action adaption

This story was written and produced as part of a media class project. It was filmed at the Model Engineers Society in early May 2014 and starred Casey Junior, Michael White and Michael's Brother in Law playing the role of Mark Carson. Music was produced by Martin McManus.

Unfortunately due to a computer crash not long after the episode was completed, the video was lost among several other items for the series. Only a rough edit of the opening credits for the video was salvaged.

In 12th April 2023, Michael found the original script for the story and hosted a small livestream where he performed a live read through of the script.

## Cancelation

This story was among the list of story ideas to be adapted for either audiobook or Animation. However the story plot didn't seem to suit the series and so it was dropped from the series cannon.

## Trivia

* This episode is actually based on an episode of The Magic Roundabout.
* Jane and Corps are not present in the live action adaption, but Jane is mentioned in the script.
Courtyards

The main courtyards at the Motor Car Society are a near copy to that of No Man's Land.

Oil drums by the dozen are scattered about, leaving heavily forming pools of black oil and chemicals into the grounds. The ground is a mixture of tarmac, gravel and concrete. Dead strings of wild grass sprouts like spikes which often house strips of barbed wire, left over from the outer fence. The fence goes around the main parameter of the society and has reels of barbed wire along the top.

Left over or discarded projects by the members of staff are often left out in the open in the courtyards to waste away and can sometimes be home to vermin that hide out during the day.

The courtyards are also used as a staff inspection ground, though not always.
Charlie Maquire

Charlie Maquire is a spare steam driver on the Model Engineer's Society.

### Bio

Born 3rd March 1993, Charlie took interest in railways when he got his first model train set at the age of 5. Since then he had always dreamed at working on the railways.

Before joining the Model Engineers Society in June 2013, Charlie was an undergraduate of a metropolitan college, studying to become an engineer. he passed with standard grades and was offered the chance to work for the miniature railway by the society's chairman. His first day was to relief the society's shunter, who had taken severely ill the night before an urgent assistance with Drumawhey Junction's railway. Although being glad to get the chance to help on the railways, Charlie never had any experience at driving the engines. With the guidance from Casey, he soon got the basics and was a big help. However his enthusiasm often got him in trouble when he shunted the wrong coaches to another train and also became the victim of a staged sabotage. After good word was put in for him, He resumed his time at Drumawehy's railway and was asked to join the team on their return trip to the MES, in July 2013.

His time at the MES had started out rough with his introduction to the Motor Car Society and after a runway of one of the railway's diesels, he vowed to not participate in any operations unless he was fully qualified to do so.

The following year, Charlie had enrolled for his steam passenger test and passed with flying colours. He is mostly seen operating the railway main engine, Betty.

Charlie often takes part in some of the adventures in the stories, but only on ones where he is available to do so.

### Trivia

* In early planning stage for his stories, Charlie was originally written to replace Mike Whitehouse as the character was originally planned to be written out of the series.
* Charlie is the 2nd member of the team to have kissed Jane.
* His surname is based off an old friend of Michael White whom had been good friends with during 2014.
Woodland forest

The woodland forest is the first thing that visitors to the railway see when they embark on their miniature railway ride. The forest covered a good area which hides the railway as it disappears around the first bend, adding a sort of mystery as to where it goes. Most of the trees are large pine while others are a mixture of conifers and fir trees. These trees were planted in the early days of the railway's construction and over time have been looked after and maintained.

A few rare birds were known to be nesting in these trees and a tawny owl often appears in the late hours of the night.

### Trivia

* This is Mike Whitehouse's favourite spot on the railway.
Drumawhey Junction

### In Real Life

The Belfast and Co. Down Miniature Railway Society operates a 7 1/4” gauge railway called 'Drumawhey Junction', located at Four Road Ends on the Upper Gransha Road, midway between Bangor, Donaghadee and Newtownards in Northern Ireland. The society was established in 1991 with the aim of building a miniature railway complete with locomotives, carriages and buildings for the pleasure of the members and the general public.

The BCDMRS is a 'cross-community' organisation with a broad mix of people who help to develop the railway, build their own locomotives or just enjoy being part of a group of like-minded people.

The Railway has an interesting track plan incorporating both a tunnel and a lattice steel bridge and 2km of track with varied routes. A signal box controls the turnouts, colour light and semaphore signals. The track is laid with steel rail and the turnouts were built by the members.

### In Miniature Railway Adventures

In the stories, Drumawhey Junction is exactly as it is in real life, only like the MES in the stories is an enterprising business.

During 2010 a sudden staff shortage takes place which sees the Model Engineers Society tag in until the issue can be solved. During which strange occurrences take place but only for one day. This happens on the same date every year and nobody can trace whats causing it.

The following year saw the MES loaning the railway several employees as well as a newcomer who was to relief one member of the group who'd suddenly taken ill the night before. During their time several mishaps took place at the railway which resulted in a deputation to take place, to settle an ongoing matter on how the line is operated. The main issue with the railway was how strict the rules were kept which was the main cause of staff shortage. However, the issue was resolved when it was revealed that a deliberate misprint of all the code of conduct booklets had been carried out by an ex member of staff who was dismissed immediately.

Since then, the railway has become much more productive and little issues take place. To return the favour Drumawhey assisted the Model Engineers at various events and sometimes assist them during the early summer seasons.

### Trivia

* Unlike the Model Engineers, Drumawhey is fully equipped to function and operate like a real railway. There are more staff, engines and the line is much longer so fast passenger runs can be carried out.
* Drumawhey first featured in Miniature Railway Adventures in Episode 3, but was not named until The Signalman.
A not so Happy New Year

***A Not So Happy New Year*** is the start of 'The Last Year' saga. It was written by Michael White.

## **Sub Plot**

The Model Engineers Society are preparing for the New Year and with it new roles that are given to various members of the society. However the New Year that they were expecting turns out to have something none of the members of staff were to expect. News that could mean the end of the railway as we know it.

## **Trivia**

* This story is based upon the downfall of the REAL miniature railway the series was based around.
Mess Room

The Mess room is where all the society members go to sign in for work or to chill while taking breaks operating the railway. It's structure is that of an old portable cabin, heavily maintained and resting on a platform of concrete blocks with steps leading in. It is here that Jane carries out her work and also where topics of the day are discussed over a cup of tea or one of Jane's famous cream scones. Other facilities in the Mess Room include a small library, dart board and television. A small radio is also included which is always tuned into Radio Replay, the society's favourite radio station.

Besides the mess room being used for leisure purposes, it is also used as a meeting room for everyone to discuss any future developments to the society or if a deputation is to be carried out that needs resolved.

## Trivia

* In August 2021, during the eviction of the the real railway, the mess room was set alight by vandals. Only a few remaining items were still being stored in the building when it happened however some items managed to survive while others were lost forever.
Hector

Hector is a small 0-4-0 battery electric engine. It is owned by the Model Engineers Society. It is operated occasionally by Mike Whitehouse and Charlie Maguire.

## History

Not much history is known about who built Hector or when it was built. The engine was found at the back of the carriage sheds of Drumawehy Junction's railway with a few old wagons. Drumawhey had no further use for the engine and was planned to be scrapped. However the Model Engineers Society were in need of another shunting engine to help cover their current one while it was away for maintenance. The engine was bought and went through a complete overhaul. It entered service in 2011.

## Livery

Upon discovery, Hector was painted in a dark blue with yellow and black hazard stripes. It temporarily wore a workshop photo grey livery before it's current livery of Racing Green with a grey cab roof. Its hazard stripes have been left intact. On it's side, it wears the society's logo.

## Trivia

* The real Hector went thorough many owners before its current owner, Michael White, bought it in 2023.
* The real Hector was never owned by the Model Engineers Society, but for the series it is.
* The new livery is based on the livery worn by diesel shunters of British Railways.
* The real Hector does not have the MES logo on its sides.
* Hector is loosely based on a Class 08 diesel shunter.
* The name Hector comes from a nickname Michael was given by his late grandfather to which he named the engine in his memory.
* Hector was originally called ROBIN.
* Hector makes it's debut in Series 2
Mercade Pass

Mercade Pass is a small junction located next to the engine sheds. It is here that all the points and signals are operated as well as security surveillance.

The area originally had one return curve which proved to be a bit too tight for some locos and rolling stock, so an extension line was constructed which featured a more larger radius curve, but also had a bit of a climb for the engines to make it.

Mercade Pass is named after it's signalman, Stephen, who was given the position as signalman after his good work while helping out at the railway. He works within a small ground signal box which is located at the fork of the junction, near the level crossing.

## Trivia

* On the real miniature railway, the junction never had a name not did it have a signal box. The original track route was never used since the opening of the extension track, except for storing spare engines.