Victoria

Victoria is a vintage four-wheeled coach originating from the Furness Railway. She was later restored to work on Thomas' Branch Line.

Biography
Victoria was built in 1882 and worked on the Lakeside branch of the Furness Railway with an engine, Albert, and another coach, Helena. After she became obsolete, she was moved to Sodor and became a summerhouse in a garden near Elsbridge.

After being discovered by Thomas' driver, it was decided that she could be restored and used on the tramway from Ffarquhar up to its quarry to help Toby, Henrietta and Elsie. She also helps Thomas, Annie and Clarabel on busy days.

Personality
Victoria is easy-going, friendly, and somewhat sentimental. She enjoys reminiscing about the old days, but is thankful about being put back into service. She now works with Toby and Henrietta, and is cheerful to everyone she meets.

Basis
Victoria is based on a Furness Railway 2nd class coach. Helena is also based on this coach.

Livery
Victoria is painted in the Furness Railway blue with white window surrounds livery. While she was a summerhouse, her paint had faded into a rusty red colour.

Appearances
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The Railway Series

 * Thomas and Victoria - Overloaded, Avalanche, Eels on Wheels and Toby's Vintage Train

Companion Volumes

 * 2007 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The New Collection
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Magazines

 * Victoria was mentioned in a January 2011 fact file about Toby.

Trivia

 * Victoria is named after Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom and British Empire from 1837 until her death in 1901.