The north end of the line, Tidmouth, is now part of the North Western Main Line. It contains the Fat Controller's main office and is the station where HM Queen Elizabeth II visited Sodor. The Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway was formed in 1910. History. Amalgamation with the Wellsworth and Suddery Railway followed in 1912, and brought fresh trade to Tidmouth. Thomas & Friends in 4-D: Bubbling Boilers, Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Engines of the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Railway Having been seen as a "black sheep" of modern railway networking, the North Western Region was granted a new form of independent operation and was redesigned to Sodor Railways. This operation was overseen by Topham Hatt, and the first train steamed through in July 1910. After stopping here, the line travels to Kellsthorpe Road, junction to The Kirk Ronan Branch Line. A.W. Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia is a FANDOM TV Community. The Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway (TKER) was one of the original three standard gauge railways on the Island of Sodor. Location Explore. Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway When Knapford station was relocated to the north side of the river Els between 1955 and 1956 as part of a harbour improvement scheme, the original lines met the new route at Toryreck Junction. Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway - Fandom ru: , . With a population of 35,000 as of 1951, it is the largest town on Sodor. Two years later, the railway joined with the Sodor and Mainland Railway to create the North Western Railway and a second tunnel was bored to complete the mainline by 1916. The north end of the line, Tidmouth, is now part of the North Western Main Line. But it was only when the double track NWR was completed in 1916, connecting Tidmouth at last with the outside world, that its potential as a harbour was realised and its development could really begin. Main Page; All Pages; Community; Interactive Maps; Recent Blog Posts; Random page. The Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway is a railway that was horse-operated and later taken by Glynn with the Other Coffee Pots who were engines building up the extension straight to Tidmouth which will later be the NWR headquarters from 1914.. History []. Its origins begun when the Ulfstead Mining Company became interested in minerals at the high ground to the south-east of Toryreck but due to surrounding fenlands could not extract or transport them by land and the section of the River Els from Elsbridge to Knapford was hazardous. Due to surrounding fenlands they could not extract or transport them by land and the section of the river Els from Elsbridge toKnapfordwas hazardous. Its trackbed now forms Thomas' Branch Line from Knapford Harbour up to Elsbridge and the segment of the Main Line between Tidmouth and Knapford . This is the site for my re-imagining of the NWR, from the popular Railway Series books by the Awdry family. Its origins begun when the Ulfstead Mining Company became interested in minerals at the high ground to the south-east of Toryreck but due to surrounding fenlands could not extract or transport them by land and the section of the River Els from Elsbridge to Knapford was hazardous. It is the home of retired NWR and other Sodor Railway locomotives. The main line carries several kinds of freight, including ballast, lead, zinc, silver, slate, bauxite, produce, building stones and fish, including the Tidmouth kipper, which is considered a delicacy. The route led to the renaming of the company to become the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway. The junction to the Arlesburgh Branch Line is here as well. IslandofSodor Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The harbour at knapford however proved a disappointment as it needed constant dredging and by 1905 the cost had become prohibitive. W. Awdry This double-handling was slow and as such, a new route to Ffarquhar was surveyed in 1883. The Wellsworth and Suddery Railway was a standard gauge railway built in 1870 and originally ran from Crosby to Brendam with stations at Wellsworth and Suddery. The town of Elsbridge itself was also reached via a roadside extension deviating off the original route to the wharf. The town of Elsbridge itself was also reached via a roadside extension deviating off the original route to the wharf. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The route led to the renaming of the company to become the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway. All went well until autumn 1908, when the coastal section of the line was destroyed by a severe storm. In 1906, by harnessing the Falls of Tid, Tidmouth became the first town in Sodor to be lit by electricity. Soon in 1912, the railway amalgated with the Wellsworth and Suddery Railwayand became the Tidmouth, Wellsworth and Suddery Railway. With personal and financial ties to the mining company's operations A.W.Dry helped arrange a loan from the Treasury to put the miners back to work by cutting a tunnel directly to Tidmouth. History of Sudrian Railways The Elsbridge and Knapford Railway was one of the three original Standard Railways on Island of Sodor. This allowed the prompt withdrawal of K&F No.3, which disappeared into the workshop and was dismantled to provide spares for the other 3 0-4-0VBTs.No.5s strength and power allowed the Stubbins to be located solely at the harbour and quarry on shunting duties. Due to surrounding fenlands they . Under recommendation from A.W.Dry, the mining company abandoned the harbour in favour of extending the line around the coastline to Tidmouth. Creator(s) Ffarquhar Branch Line - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway Most of the engines that were acquired were either troublesome or oddities. Tidmouth received a Royal Charter to become a Borough in 1918. The town's motto is "Industry and Progress". It ran from the harbour at Kirk Ronan to Ballahoo via Rolf's Castle and Crovan's Gate, but it never actually reached the mainland due to a series of misfortunes. From here it was drained off everyday at low tide. The line opened in 1885 as theElsbridge and Knapford Railway. It then moved to Tidmouth and The Fat Directorhas built "Coffee Pots" to help build the extension of the line. The Main LineThe Little Western Nevertheless, those ramblers who are bold and dedicated enough to scramble up the steep path beside the Falls of Tid will be rewarded in the valley beyond, which is a place of awesome splendour. These cover all of Tidmouth's titles to importance: shipping, transport, fishing and engineering. The Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway (TK&E) was one of the original three standard gauge railways on the Island of Sodor. This operation was overseen by Topham Hatt and the first train steamed through in July 1910. It provided passenger services, but was primarily intended to be a goods line. of platforms 5 Knapford is a small town on the River Els estuary, south of Tidmouth, of which it is a dormitory. The harbour line from Elsbridge to Knapford was opened in 1885 and used horse-pulled wagons. In 1905, A. W. Dry and Co. extended the line to Tidmouth with a road-side tramway using "Coffee Pots" engines. The Ffarquhar Branch Line, previously the Elsbridge Branch Line and commonly known as Thomas' Branch Line, runs between Knapford and Ffarquhar and was awarded to Thomas after recovering James from an accident.The section between Knapford and Elsbridge was the original route of the Tidmouth, Knapford, and Elsbridge Railway.This line is a fictional railway line owned by NWR in the island of Sodor. History Thomas and Friends With this the Coffee Pots were demoted to only operate from between the bay platform at Knapford and up to Elsbridge. After a trial period at Wellsworth, Thomas was chosen to take over the extended line. The main line starts from the English town of Barrow-in-Furness. This original section is now relegated to mostly freight operations and is commonly referred to as the Harbour Line. The disruption of the tramway route led to unemployment. Horses were not adequate for the longer haulage of the minerals (mostly lead) and A.W.Dry's young engineerMr. Topham Hatt, was tasked to build light locomotives in their place. Supplies and equipment for the drainage project could then be brought in by sea and conveyed along a coastal road built for the purpose round the headland. This operation was overseen by Topham Hatt and the first train steamed through in July 1910. Through interests at Anopha Quarry, the Elsbridge Branch line was extended to Ffarquhar between 1924 and 1925. By 1905, the Ulfstead Mining Company had become dissatisfied with Knapford as a port and adopted A. W. Dry's suggestion of extending their tramway along this coastal road to Tidmouth and Mr. Topham Hatt, a young engineer from Swindon who had lately joined A. W. Dry's staff, built some light steam locomotives for them. Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Timothy the Ghost Engine | The Adventures On Sodor Wiki | Fandom The trip takes forty minutes. Principal income came from the lead mines at Toryreck, and the sight of one of the little locos, known Stubbins after the manx cats with short tails, trundling down to the harbour with a string of chauldron wagons in tow became a common sight. The harbour however proved a disappointment as it needed constant dredging and by 1905, the cost had become prohibitive. The first railway in the western area of Sodor was originally horse-operated. In 1912, it was amalgamated with the Wellsworth and Suddery Railway to form the Tidmouth, Wellsworth, and Suddery Railway (with Mr. Topham Hatt keeping his position). Tidmouth's Coat of Arms features a smith's hammer and tongs, a lymphad, three herrings and a wheel. The Rnet-bus 817 drives in July and August from the Zaanse Schans to Volendam/Edam. Its trackbed now forms Thomas's Branch Line from Knapford up to Elsbridge and the segment of the Main Line between Tidmouth and Knapford. In 1914 the Admiralty ordered thegovernment-sponsored joining ofthe Sodor & Mainland Railway and the Tidmouth, Wellsworth and Suddery Railway. Elsbridge Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! . Under recommendation from A.W.Dry, the mining company abandoned the harbour in favour of extending the line around the coastline to Tidmouth. In 1965 British Railways became the public corporation British Rail. Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway (formerly) North Western Railway Line (s) The Main Line The Loop Line Ffarquhar Branch Line No. Hereis a list of the diesel engines in its roster. The first railway in the western area of Sodor was originally horse-operated. The section between Knapford and Elsbridge was the original route of the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Railway. From here it was drained off everyday at low tide. Wilbert Awdry (and his son Christopher ), begun in 1945, and for the popular Thomas & Friends television series from 1984 to 2021, although the Television series depiction of the island is significantly different and is widely understood th. Connections were made with the Mainland in 1915 with the completion of the Walney Channel Bridge and the railways were connected in 1918 when the Hawin Ab Viaduct was built. NWR Tales S7 Ep.7- Thomas & Percy's Field Trip, Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. With the addition of an embankment along the southeastern side of the river the water was allowed to flow into a pool along its opposite side, which was left undeveloped. Locale History Dry and Company, a firm who had the necessary experience from their engineering work on overcoming drainage problems inEast Anglia. The coat of arms was suggested by. At Tidmouth he built four vertical boiler engines which were soon nicknamed the Coffee Pots. When Knapford station was relocated to the north side of the river Els between 1955 and 1956 as part of a harbour improvement scheme, the original lines met the new route at Toryreck Junction. The Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway (TK&E) was one of the original three standard gauge railways on the Island of Sodor from 1885 to 1914. Year opened Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 4 was worn out by 1908 and withdrawn, No.2 followed in 1922, leaving No.1 as the sole surviving Stubbin (though by this time it comprised parts from all 4 locos). Until the 1880s, however, access from the land was only possible on foot or by pack-pony. Its trackbed now forms Thomas' Branch Line from Knapford Harbour up to Elsbridge and the segment of the Main Line between Tidmouth and Knapford . Timothy was built as stolen E2 plans by the Thin Director, he had a good run until the day before his last run he got into an argument with the thin director and when he decided to kill the director so on his last day there were lots of people on his train inculding the director . Unlike other railway sectors in the United Kingdom, it is the only standard gauge company that still uses steam engines in operations and prides itself in its ability to preserve its heritage. The disruption of the tramway route lead to unemployment. The line opened in 1885 as the Elsbridge and Knapford Railway. Its trackbed now forms the Ffarquhar Branch Line from Knapford Harbour up to Elsbridge and the segment of The Main Line between Tidmouth and Knapford . It is known for its farming, fishing, and fowling. *Disclosure: Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Fandom will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. After a trial period at Wellsworth, Thomas was chosen to take over the extended line. Its trackbed now forms the Ffarquhar Branch Line from Knapford Harbour up to Elsbridge and the segment of The Main Line between Tidmouth and Knapford. Horses were not deemed appropriate for the longer haulage of the (mostly lead) minerals and A.W.Dry's young engineer Mr. Topham Hatt, was tasked to build light locomotives in their place. Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway (Pstephen054 version) Ffarquhar Branch Line; Knapford Harbour (Pstephen054 . Ffarquhar Branch Line | NWR Tales/NWR1991 Wiki | Fandom The nearby River Els flows underneath the Elsbridge Viaduct and enters the Sudrian Sea at Knapford. With the addition of an embankment along the south eastern side of the River Els the water was allowed to flow into a pool along its opposite side that was left undeveloped. Tidmouth Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway. These were scrapped when it became Thomas' branchline. 2 No. The North Western Railway moved their main Motive Power Depot and Administrative Headquarters to here from Vicarstown in 1925. From here it was drained off everyday at low tide. A second Kitson 2-6-0T followed in May.The two new locos were heavier and more powerful than No.5, and were steadier at speed. Managed by With the addition of an embankment along the south eastern side of the River Els the water was allowed to flow into a pool along its opposite side that was left undeveloped. Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway Category page View source This category is for everything pertaining to the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Light Railway . Steam power arrived on the line in the form of a Head-Wrightson vertical boiler 0-4-0 locomotive in 1873. With the help of a Treasury Loan they put unemployed miners to work under Mr. Topham Hatt's direction, cutting a railway tunnel through the ridge south of Tidmouth and laying a railway directly from Tidmouth to Knapford.