Theorized Mid Sodor Railway roster

The theorized Mid Sodor Railway roster was created by Sudrian people on the internet in 2007. There were five theorized MSR rosters. These theorized MSR rosters were outdated in 2021 when full information about the other MSR engines was introduced.

First theorized MSR roster (early 2007-mid 2007)
No. 1: Duke - England 0-4-0ST. Duke was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Duke was used on goods on mineral trains in 1936. He was abandoned in 1947. He was found and bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1969.

No. 2: Smudger - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Smudger was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway before 1927. Smudger derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1927. Due to his rude behavior, Smudger lost his name and was nicknamed "No. 2". At some point, Smudger was repainted red. He was moved to Cas-ny-Hawin in 1936. In 1946, No. 2 broke down, causing the mine to flood and the Mid Sodor Railway to close in 1947.

No. 3: Falcon - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Falcon was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Falcon was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Sir Handel".

No. 4: Stuart - Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST. Stuart was built in 1921 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Stuart was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Peter Sam".

No. 5: Albert - Gem Vari 0-6-0T, formerly Hughes Falcon 0-4-0ST. Albert was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Sometime between 1874 and the 20th century, Albert was rebuilt into a Gem Vari 0-6-0T. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Albert was sold to a collector.

No. 6: Jim - Gem Vari 0-6-0T. Jim was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Jim was sold to a collector.

No. 7: Tim - Gem Vari 0-4-0T. Tim was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Tim was sold to a collector.

No. 8: Jerry - Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T. Jerry was built in 1919 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1919 and the 1930s. It's possible he was number 5 of another railway before he arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway. It is unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 9: Stanley - Baldwin 10-12-D 4-6-0PT. Stanley was built in 1917 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1917 and 1927. It is unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 10: Mine Engine - Decauville 0-4-0PT. The mine engine was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, he was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

Second theorized MSR roster (mid 2007-2008)
No. 1: Duke - England 0-4-0ST. Duke was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Duke was used on goods on mineral trains in 1936. He was abandoned in 1947. He was found and bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1969.

First No. 2: Smudger - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Smudger was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. Smudger derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in the 1890s. It is unknown what happened to him before Stanley arrived. He was either scrapped or sold.

Second No. 2: Stanley - Baldwin 10-12-D 4-6-0PT. Stanley was built in 1917 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1917 and 1927. Stanley derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1927. Due to his rude behavior, Stanley lost his name and was nicknamed "No. 2". He was moved to Cas-ny-Hawin in 1936. In 1946, No. 2 broke down, causing the mine to flood and the Mid Sodor Railway to close in 1947.

First No. 3: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. It was withdrawn after Falcon arrived in 1927.

Second No. 3: Falcon - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Falcon was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Falcon was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Sir Handel".

First No. 4: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. It was withdrawn after Stuart arrived in 1927.

Second No. 4: Stuart - Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST. Stuart was built in 1921 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Stuart was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Peter Sam".

No. 5: Albert - Gem Vari 0-6-0T, formerly Hughes Falcon 0-4-0ST. Albert was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Sometime between 1874 and the 20th century, Albert was rebuilt into a Gem Vari 0-6-0T. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Albert was sold to a collector.

No. 6: Jim - Gem Vari 0-6-0T. Jim was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Jim was sold to a collector.

No. 7: Tim - Gem Vari 0-4-0T. Tim was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Tim was sold to a collector.

No. 8: Jerry - Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T. Jerry was built in 1919 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1919 and the 1930s. It's possible he was number 5 of another railway before he arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway. It is unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 9: Mine Engine - Decauville 0-4-0PT. The mine engine was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, he was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

Third theorized MSR roster (2008-2009)
No. 1: Duke - England 0-4-0ST. Duke was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Duke was used on goods on mineral trains in 1936. He was abandoned in 1947. He was found and bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1969.

First No. 2: Smudger - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Smudger was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. Smudger derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in the 1890s. Before Stanley arrived, Smudger was restored, repainted red and sold to a private collector.

Second No. 2: Stanley - Baldwin 10-12-D 4-6-0PT. Stanley was built in 1917 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1917 and 1927. Stanley derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1927. Due to his rude behavior, Stanley lost his name and was nicknamed "No. 2". He was moved to Cas-ny-Hawin in 1936. In 1946, No. 2 broke down, causing the mine to flood and the Mid Sodor Railway to close in 1947.

First No. 3: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. It was withdrawn after Falcon arrived in 1927.

Second No. 3: Falcon - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Falcon was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Falcon was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Sir Handel".

First No. 4: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. It was withdrawn after Stuart arrived in 1927.

Second No. 4: Stuart - Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST. Stuart was built in 1921 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Stuart was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Peter Sam".

No. 5: Albert - Gem Vari 0-6-0T, formerly Hughes Falcon 0-4-0ST. Albert was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Sometime between 1874 and the 20th century, Albert was rebuilt into a Gem Vari 0-6-0T. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Albert was sold to a collector.

No. 6: Jim - Gem Vari 0-6-0T. Jim was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Jim was sold to a collector.

No. 7: Tim - Gem Vari 0-4-0T. Tim was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Tim was sold to a collector.

No. 8: Jerry - Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T. Jerry was built in 1919 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1919 and the 1930s. It's possible he was number 5 of another railway before he arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway. It is unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 9: Mine Engine - Decauville 0-4-0PT. The mine engine was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, he was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

Fourth theorized MSR roster (2009-2015)
No. 1: Duke - England 0-4-0ST. Duke was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Duke was used on goods on mineral trains in 1936. He was abandoned in 1947. He was found and bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1969.

First No. 2: Bertram - England 0-4-0ST. Bertram was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. In the 1890s, Bertram was withdrawn, then was found in 1998 and put on display at the Vicarstown Railway Museum in 1999.

Second No. 2: Smudger - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Smudger was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1890s. Smudger derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in the 1900s. It is unknown what happened to him before Stanley arrived. He was either scrapped or sold.

Third No. 2: Stanley - Baldwin 10-12-D 4-6-0PT. Stanley was built in 1917 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1917 and 1927. Stanley derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1927. Due to his rude behavior, Stanley lost his name and was nicknamed "No. 2". He was moved to Cas-ny-Hawin in 1936. In 1946, No. 2 broke down, causing the mine to flood and the Mid Sodor Railway to close in 1947.

First No. 3: Arlesdale - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-2ST. Arlesdale was built in 1864 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. In 1893, Arlesdale fell off the old iron bridge.

Second No. 3: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1893. It was withdrawn after Falcon arrived in 1927.

Third No. 3: Falcon - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Falcon was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Falcon was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Sir Handel".

First No. 4: Arlesburgh - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Arlesburgh was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. He was withdrawn after Stuart arrived in 1927.

Second No. 4: Stuart - Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST. Stuart was built in 1921 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Stuart was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Peter Sam".

First No. 5: Proteus - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Proteus was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and became part of the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. He was sold after Albert arrived in 1927.

Second No. 5: Albert - Gem Vari 0-6-0T, formerly Hughes Falcon 0-4-0ST. Albert was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. He was rebuilt into a Gem Vari 0-6-0T in 1932. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Albert was sold to a collector.

First No. 6: Mighty Mac - Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T. Mighty Mac was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. He was withdrawn after Jim arrived in 1932. He was later found and put on display at Crovan's Gate in 1956, but was sent to a British company in 1961. Mighty Mac was bought by the Skarloey Railway in 2005.

Second No. 6: Jim - Gem Vari 0-6-0T. Jim was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Jim was sold to a collector.

No. 7: Tim - Gem Vari 0-4-0T. Tim was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Tim was sold to a collector.

No. 8: Jerry - Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T. Jerry was built in 1919 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1919 and the 1930s. It's possible he was number 5 of another railway before he arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway. It is unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 9: Atlas - Decauville 0-4-0PT. Atlas was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, either him or Alfred was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

No. 10: Alfred - Decauville 0-4-0PT. Alfred was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, either him or Atlas was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

No. 11: John - Peco James 0-4-0ST. It is unknown when John was built and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. It is also unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 12: Jennings - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Jennings was built in 1866. It is unknown when he was bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, he was sold to a collector.

Fifth theorized MSR roster (2015-2021)
No. 1: Duke - England 0-4-0ST. Duke was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. Duke was used on goods on mineral trains in 1936. He was abandoned in 1947. He was found and bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1969.

First No. 2: Smudger - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Smudger was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1890s. Smudger derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in the 1900s. It is unknown what happened to him before Stanley arrived. He was either scrapped or sold.

Second No. 2: Stanley - Baldwin 10-12-D 4-6-0PT. Stanley was built in 1917 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1917 and 1927. Stanley derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1927. Due to his rude behavior, Stanley lost his name and was nicknamed "No. 2". He was moved to Cas-ny-Hawin in 1936. In 1946, No. 2 broke down, causing the mine to flood and the Mid Sodor Railway to close in 1947.

First No. 3: Arlesdale - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-2ST. Arlesdale was built in 1864 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. In 1893, Arlesdale fell off the old iron bridge.

Second No. 3: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1893. It was withdrawn after Falcon arrived in 1927.

Third No. 3: Falcon - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Falcon was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Falcon was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Sir Handel".

First No. 4: Unknown Engine - Not much information is known about the engine other than it arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway in the 19th century. It was withdrawn after Stuart arrived in 1927.

Second No. 4: Stuart - Kerr Stuart 0-4-2ST. Stuart was built in 1921 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1947, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1952, Stuart was bought to the Skarloey Railway and renamed "Peter Sam".

No. 5: Albert - Gem Vari 0-6-0T, formerly Hughes Falcon 0-4-0ST. Albert was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. He was rebuilt into a Gem Vari 0-6-0T in 1932. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Albert was sold to a collector.

No. 6: Jim - Gem Vari 0-6-0T. Jim was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Jim was sold to a collector.

No. 7: Tim - Gem Vari 0-4-0T. Tim was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Tim was sold to a collector.

No. 8: Jerry - Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T. Jerry was built in 1919 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1919 and the 1930s. It's possible he was number 5 of another railway before he arrived on the Mid Sodor Railway. It is unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

No. 9: Freddie - Hunslet 2-6-2T. Freddie was built in 1906. It is unknown when he was bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, he was sold to a private company. He was later put on display at Crovan's Gate in 1955, but was sold in 1961. Freddie was bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1987.

Atlas - Decauville 0-4-0PT. Atlas was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 2016, he was found and later bought by the Skarloey Railway in 2017.

Alfred - Decauville 0-4-0PT. Alfred was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway sometime between 1899 and 1932. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, either he was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

John - Peco James 0-4-0ST. It is unknown when John was built and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. It is also unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

Jennings - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Jennings was built in 1866. It is unknown when he was bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, he was sold to a collector.

Bertram - England 0-4-0ST. Bertram was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. After the Mid Sodor Railway closed, Bertram was withdrawn, then was found in 1998 and put on display at the Vicarstown Railway Museum in 1999.

Arlesburgh - Fletcher and Jennings 0-4-0WT. Arlesburgh was built in 1866. It is unknown when he was bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. It is also unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

Proteus - Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. Proteus was built in 1878. It is unknown when he was bought by the Mid Sodor Railway. It is also unknown what happened to him after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was either scrapped or sold.

Mighty Mac - Double Fairlie 0-4-4-0T. Mighty Mac was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the 1880s. He was abandoned after the Mid Sodor Railway closed. He was later found and put on display at Crovan's Gate in 1956, but was sent to a British company in 1961. Mighty Mac was bought by the Skarloey Railway in 2005.