The Old Line

The old line used to be the main line connecting the docks and the track to the forest. It has a viaduct and a small yard with a small shed. The line was opened in 1874 by Mr Penster and 5 cab forward engines were designed. Their names were Jacob, Matthew, Peter, Sarah and Luna. There were also two express engines called Jake and Simon. Finally there was a big freight train called the Earl of Yorkshire. The engine worked hard until 1878 when the railway went bankrupt. All the engines were supposed to be scrapped, but 3 engines survived. They were Luna and Jake who were left in the yard, and Earl who was left on the abandoned extension. The line was left to rust and after the railway was brought it was never repaired. In 1973, Terry rediscovered the old line,along with the two engines there. The controller decides to restore the engines and the yard, making it a tourist attraction for railway enthusiasts. The number plates of the old engines were also in the yard and as a memorial, they were put up in the shed.