Skarloey The Triumphant Engine

Biography:
Skarloey was brought to the Skarloey railway of which he is named after to provide power to the railway. When Skarloey first arrived he was looking forward to pulling passenger trains but instead he was told to pull trains of slate and construction trains. But Skarloey refused and so the manager at the time covered him up with a tarpaulin and was left there until he would see sense. Skarloey gave in and helped finish the line and pull trucks with help from Rhenaes who arrived at the railway later. Then the first passenger train was to be pulled for the official public opening of the railway. But at that time Skarloey had no cab and was an 0-4-0 so the ride was very bumpy. The manager and an inspector were riding on Skarloey's footplate on the day and were bumped of into a bush. So later they fitted Skarloey with a cab and an extra bogie at the back making him an 0-4-2. Another time Skarloey was sitting in the shed Sir Handle derailed and Skarloey asked to take his passenger train his driver agreed. So Skarloey took the train but he was old and in need of repair. Then when he came over a hill one of his springs gave way. But Slkarloey kept going and arrived at the station on time and his driver told him he would be getting a complete overhaul and would be as good as new and he was.

Personality:
Skarloey is a kind, wise and devoted engine.

Trivia:

 * Skarloey is older then Duke
 * Skarloey along with Rhenaes are the oldest engines on Sodor.