Arlesdale Railway - Sodor's Premier Small Line
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History

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Railway History

The railway was originally in England, where it was very popular. The line was originally 3 ft gauge, and ran by two 0-6-0 tank engines. They were Cornwall and Muir Hill. The line fell into disrepair, and was closed.

The line was opened as a 15 inch gauge line, and was a popular tourist attraction. The two locomotives, Petit and Merlin. They were too small to cope with the line's traffic, and new loco's came and went.

They line was closed yet again, and instead of opening again, the railway came to Sodor. The railway now has Ballast and Passengers as it's main income.