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In The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry, the character Daisy the Diesel Rail-Car was introduced to assist on the Branch Line when Thomas was away for repairs.

The Railway Series

The precise origins of this rhyme are unknown, but research by Brian Sibley suggests that it originated at some point prior to the First World War.

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In one illustration by John T. Kenney in Duck and the Diesel Engine he appears with a figure who bears a strong resemblance to C. Reginald Dalby, which Brian Sibley has suggested might be a dig at Dalby's inaccurate rendition of the character of Duck.

Arlesdale Railway

The Arlesdale Railway, more commonly known as the Small Railway, is a fictional railway on the Island of Sodor from the Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry and Christopher Awdry.

Aveling and Porter

Three Aveling and Porter products are found in The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry and the TV series based on the books: George the Steamroller, Trevor the Traction Engine, and Fergus the Railway Traction Engine.

Clarence Reginald Dalby

Clarence Reginald Dalby (1904–1983), born in Leicester, England, was the third illustrator of the Railway Series by W.V. Awdry.

Tugboat Annie

In The Railway Series book, The Twin Engines, Gordon the Big Engine references Tugboat Annie when he teases Donald and Douglas about their deep-tone whistles.

Wisbech and Upwell Tramway

The Rev. W. Awdry drew much inspiration from the tramway for stories in his Railway Series children's books.

Worksop College

Christopher Awdry (Mountgarret) - Children's author famous for writing The Railway Series of books including Thomas the Tank Engine

see also

Awdry

Wilbert Awdry, Rev. W. Awdry, original creator of The Railway Series and Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends

Donald Douglas

Donald and Douglas, Scottish twin engines from "The Railway Series" by W.V. Awdry, and TV series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends