The Mainland Canal

On the Mainland, there is a canal where fishing boats come in. Beresford is stationed here, and helps to unload their cargo. The Experimental Engines Yard is located nearby.

History
Thomas and his train of Troublesome Trucks once found themselves here by accident, where they were briefly held up by Beresford. Thomas later returned to the canal, only to be lifted up by Beresford while attempting to sneak past. It was here that he first found out Hurricane and Frankie had managed to lure James to the Steelworks.

Another time, when Thomas and The Fat Controller were trying to find their way to London, Beresford stopped Thomas and picked him up, accidentally losing some of Thomas's royal banners. While there, Thomas asked Beresford for directions to London, only to be mixed up on whether to go left or right at the next junction.

Appearances
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Thomas & Friends

 * Series 24 - Thomas and the Royal Engine

Specials

 * 2017 - Journey Beyond Sodor
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Books

 * 2017 - Journey Beyond Sodor

Trivia

 * In Journey Beyond Sodor, the Mainland Canal's signal box was painted pink with a green roof. As of the twenty-fourth series, it is now white with a black roof.
 * The Mainland Canal's set was reused for the River Station in China.
 * According to an interview with Michael White, the Mainland Canal is located somewhere far east in England.