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Mid Sodor Railway
No. 1: Duke - Duke was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. He was rebuilt in 1888 and in 1892. 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. He now works at the Skarloey Railway as its number 8, but still pained in his MSR livery.

First No. 2: Bertram - Bertram was built in 1879 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway when it opened in 1880. He was withdrawn for spare parts for Duke in 1893. Bertram was found in 1998 and was sold to a collector, and was kept in good shape. He was later put on display at the Vicarstown Railway Museum in 1999.

Second No. 2: Smudger - Smudger was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1897. Smudger derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1900 and was withdrawn for spare parts for Jennings. He was later scrapped in 1919.

Third No. 2: Stanley - Stanley was built in 1917 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1919. Stanley derailed so many times that he was converted into a stationary boiler in 1927. He was relocated to Cas-ny-Hawin mine in 1936. He later broke down in 1946, causing the MSR to close.

First No. 3: Arlesdale - Arlesdale was built in 1869 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in 1874, and later became part of the Mid Sodor Railway in 1880. He fell off the old iron bridge in 1893 and was never found.

Second No. 3: Albert I - Albert I was built in 1900 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. He was withdrawn in 1927 for spare parts for Atlas. Albert I was found in 2009 and was sold to a collector, and was kept in good shape. He was later put on display at the Vicarstown Railway Museum in 2010. Albert I was sent to Baldwin Locomotive Works in 2017 for a rebuild. He was later rebuilt into a Baldwin 10-12-D in 2020, and bought by the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway in 2021. He now works at the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway as its number 4.

Third No. 3: Falcon - Falcon was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. He was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company in 1947. Falcon was later bought by the Skarloey Railway in 1952 and renamed "Sir Handel". He now works at the Skarloey Railway as its number 3 "Sir Handel".

Second No. 4: Alfred - Alfred was built in 1902 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1927, he was withdrawn for spare parts for Atlas. Alfred was found in 2021 and was sold to a collector, and was kept in good shape. He was later put on display at the Vicarstown Railway Museum in 2022.

Third No. 4: Stuart - 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". He now works at the Skarloey Railway as its number 4 "Peter Sam".

First No. 5: Proteus - Proteus was built in 1874 and bought by the Arlesdale Tramway in the same year, and later became part of the Mid Sodor Railway in 1880. He was bought by a railway in Loughbrough in 1893. Proteus was killed in 1939.

Second No. 5: First Mine Engine - The first mine engine was built in 1899 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1919, he was sent to storage. He remained in the storage for 97 years until in 2016, he was found by a bidder who bought the locomotive and renamed him "Atlas". Atlas II was sent to Harwick in the following month, before being bought by the Skarloey Railway in 2017. In 2021, he was renamed "Arnold". He now works at the Skarloey Railway as its number 13 "Arnold", but still carries the number 10.

Third No. 5: Gerry - Gerry was built in 1919 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1927, he was sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company. In 1974, Gerry was sold to an enthuasiast and was rebuilt into a 0-4-0T in 1977. Gerry was sold to a volunteer in 1978. He became part of the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway when it opened in 2002. He now works at the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway as its number 3.

Fourth No. 5: Albert II - Albert II was built in 1878 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1927. In 1929, Albert II melted his firebox crown and after that, he was withdrawn for spare parts for Falcon. Due to his rude behavior, Albert II lost his name and was nicknamed "No. 5". No. 5 remained in storage for 50 years until in 1979, he was repainted blue and sold to an enthuasiast. In 1982, he was rebuilt into a 0-6-0ST and was on trial to the Skarloey Railway. In 1984, No. 5 was put on display at the Vicarstown Railway Museum. No. 5 remained in the Vicarstown Railway Museum for 23 years until in 2007, he was sold to a bidder and was rebuilt into a 0-4-2ST in 2010. Albert II was later bought by the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway in 2011, and later sold to a volunteer in 2021.

Fifth No. 5: Albert III - Albert III was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1936, Albert III was sold to the Sodor Selling Company. Albert III was later sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company in 1942.

First No. 6: Mighty Mac - Mighty Mac was built in 1882 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1883. In 1893, he was bought by a railway in Porthmadog. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1956, he was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate. In 1961, he was sold to a volunteer. He was rebuilt and overhauled throughout the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. In 2005, Mighty Mac was bought by the Skarloey Railway. He npw works at the Skarloey Railway as its number 11, but still painted in his MSR livery.

Second No. 6: John - John was built in 1901 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1929, John was sold to the Sodor Selling Company. John was later sold to the Peel Godred Aluminium Company in 1942.

Third No. 6: Jim - Jim was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1936, Jim fell off the Mountain Road and was left there for 34 years until in 1970, he was found and sold to the Skarloey Railway Museum. Jim was sent for a rebuild in 2007. He was later rebuilt in 2010 and later bought by the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway in 2011. He now works at the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway as its number 5.

First No. 7: Jennings - Jennings was built in 1866 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in 1901. In 1929, Jennings was sold to the Sodor Selling Company. Jennings was later bought by the Peel Godred Aluminium Company in 1942. In 1974, Jennings was repainted red and was later sold to an enthuasiast. Jennings was sold to a volunteer in 1975. He became part of the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway when it opened in 2002. He now works at the Mid Sodor Heritage Railway as its number 2.

Second No. 7: Tim - Tim was built in 1932 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1936, Tim fell off the Mountain Road and was left there for 34 years until in 1970, he was found and sold to the Skarloey Railway Museum.

No. 8: Atlas - Atlas was built in 1902 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1931, Atlas was sold to the Sodor Selling Company. Atlas was later bought by the Peel Godred Aluminium Company in 1942.

First No. 9: Freddie - Freddie was built in 1906 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1928, he was bought by a railway in Leeds. He was abandoned in 1948. In 1951, he was found and sold to the Sodor Selling Company. In 1955, he was put on display at Crovan's Gate. In 1956, he was sold back to the Sodor Selling Company. In 1965, he was sold to a volunteer. Freddie was sold to a private company in 1971, and another private company in 1974. In 1987, Freddie was bought by the Skarloey Railway. He now works at the Skarloey Railway as its number 10, but was repainted back into his MSR livery in 2015.

Second No. 9: Second Mine Engine - The second mine engine was built in 1928 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. He was abandoned in 1946. In 1970, he was found and put on display at Crovan's Gate.

No. 10: Millie - Millie was built in 1911 and bought by the Mid Sodor Railway in the same year. In 1931, Millie was bought by a railway in France.