The Loop

The loop is a balloon loop located along The Main Line south of Tidmouth.

In 1925, Gordon was accidentally switched onto the loop while pulling the Express and was sent back to the station, where James took over his train. Gordon later used the loop again - this time intentionally - to turn around when the weather was too windy for him to use the turntable at Tidmouth.

Appearances
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The Railway Series

 * James the Red Engine - James and the Express
 * Troublesome Engines - Tenders and Turntables

Trivia

 * Despite being mentioned twice in the books, the loop has not been indicated on any maps of Sodor and is not mentioned in The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways.
 * In the Thomas & Friends the loop is a full Loop Line with multiple stations.