Rusty (RWS)/Behind the Scenes

The Railway Series
Rusty is a fictional narrow gauge diesel locomotive created by the Rev. W. Awdry. He is the No. 5 engine on the Skarloey Railway.

Rusty is described as a friendly, calm and caring diesel. Rusty's name is a portmanteau after his builders, Ruston and Hornsby.

He first appeared in The Railway Series book, The Little Old Engine, which was published in 1959. His last appearance was in New Little Engine, published in 1996.

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