Lakeside (T&F)

Lakeside is a station on the northern end of the Skarloey Railway, reached by a loop line.

History
Lakeside is a sizeable community situated around the mouth of the lake, and has a harbour which houses a variety of fishing boats, and the paddle tug Lakesider III. The railway runs through the town in a loop, and a bascule bridge carries it across the lake. The station consists of two platforms and a separate ticket office. A variety of businesses are located here, such as a Neptune Refreshments shop owned by the Refreshment Lady.

Appearances
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Thomas & Friends

 * Series 4 - A Bad Day for Sir Handel, Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady, Rock 'n' Roll, Passengers and Polish, Fish and Mind that Bike
 * Series 7 - Bulgy Rides Again

Trivia

 * The houses at Lakeside are inspired by Barlwyd Terrace and similar buildings along the route of the Ffestiniog Railway.
 * The pointy tops of the Lakeside Drawbridge were actually made from superglue lids.
 * In the 2003 Writer's bible, Lakeside was incorrectly named "Lakeland".