Enterprising Engines - Little Western [1968]

Oliver and Bear are welcomed to the Fat Controller's Railway.
Trivia: The fifth illustration was derived from two photos that featured on page 461 in the November 1967 issue of 'Railway Magazine'.
Source: Thomas The Tank Engine Wikia
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[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

This story forwards to the next book.

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Yes, it does - same does escape

[@DavidMarketh]

@@terencewilliammckenna6121 Dude, you’re talking to yourself

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Heritage railroads with clean steam.

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

What's more, steam will still be in service on Sodor.

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

I heard that the "Little Western" is based off the South Devon railway.

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Steam'll still be at work here

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Was there ever a real GWR tank engine that escaped to the South Devon railway from scrap?

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

Can anybody know the real-life counterpart of this story?

[@therailwayseriesstoryteller]

Don't think it has one... It's just written to conclude Oliver's saving process.

[@terencewilliammckenna6121]

@@therailwayseriesstoryteller What about how some British Rail steamers succeeded in escaping to heritage railways from the scrap-heap, and the South Devon railway inspirement?