Helena

Helena was a vintage four-wheeled coach who worked on the Furness Railway.

The Railway Series
Helena was built in 1882 and she worked on the Lakeside branch line on the Furness Railway running to Windermere. She operated with an engine named Albert, and another coach named Victoria. Unlike Victoria, her fate was unknown and it is presumed that she was scrapped. However, Victoria later mentioned her to Edward, while they were being mended at Crovan's Gate.

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

Livery
Helena was painted in the Furness Railway blue with white window surrounds livery.

Appearances
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The Railway Series

 * Thomas and Victoria - Avalanche

Companion Volumes

 * 2007 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The New Collection

Trivia

 * Helena is named after Princess Helena of the United Kingdom, whose parents were Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, whom Victoria and Albert were named after.