Edward's branchline
From Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia
Edward runs a branchline running from Wellsworth along a peninsula to Brendam. BoCo and occasionally Donald and Douglas assist in running the line. Thomas also once staffed the line while a bridge on his branchline was being repaired.
The bigger engines are forbidden to travel along the line due to the weaker construction, but Gordon was once accidentally switched here with the Express once.
[edit] History and operations
The branch, originally part of the Wellsworth and Suddery Railway, opened in 1870. The eastern end became a branchline after the North Western Railway opened in 1915.
There is extensive china clay traffic from Brendam. There are peak "through" trains to and from Tidmouth, at other times there is a local service from Wellsworth to Brendam.
[edit] Stations
From Wellsworth, which includes a station yard and junction to the branch, trains travel to Suddery, and finally terminate at Brendam, where an extensive harbour and engine sheds are located. There is a private quarry line to the China Clay Works, usually worked by Bill and Ben.
[edit] Appearances
Edward's branch line has appeared in several Railway Series books:
