Major Characters in The Railway Series - Skarloey Railway - Skarloey

Skarloey (No. 1) is one of the oldest engines on the Island of Sodor. He is a wise engine who knows everything there is to know about running a railway. He has great respect for coaches, passengers and his fellow engines, and often gives advice to the younger engines when it is needed. He also acts as a narrator in several of the stories.

When he first arrived in 1864, he was proud and arrogant, and believed himself too good to pull trucks. He also suffered from a short wheelbase which made him unstable and gave him the nickname "Bucking Bronco". He was given an extra set of wheels and a cab, which made him more pompous still. However, Rheneas eventually showed him the error of his ways. From then on, Skarloey was a hard worker, running the line with Rheneas until he was worn out.

He first appeared in Four Little Engines. The story of his early years was told in Very Old Engines.

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