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The True Beginning of The Extended Railway Series Audio Project - created by fans of The Original Railway Series to continue the story where Wilbert and Christopher Awdry left off.

Our story begins on the Skarloey Railway, where a private owner engine comes to help with a very special extension project.

ERS 42 - The Foreword

As the loop line nears completion, No.1 finds his work is leaving him more tired out than ever. Not wanting to let his Owner down with so little left to be done, he and his Driver resolve to say nothing unless something serious happens. Something serious does happen when No.1 has to take one of Rusty's supply trains all along the line and he runs out of steam halfway along. No.1 is rescued and put in his shed, but come the day of the grand opening, he's still nowhere to be seen...

ERS 42 - Story 03 - Out of Action

Based on an incident from the Welsh Highland Railway in 1999, the engines on Edward’s Branch Line encounter a rude tractor called Shane, who has come to help deliver apples from the Orchard to Suddery Market with Trevor.  However, his teasing soon comes to an abrupt end when he breaks down on a level crossing, and ends up in BoCo’s way!

ERS 43 - Story 01 - BoCo's Tractor Bang

James is drafted in to help Edward whilst BoCo goes for repairs.  He is most dismayed to find that he will need to do his own shunting whilst he’s working there.  His rough treatment of the trucks from the Other Railway riles them up – they want to get their own back on James.  However, Edward takes pity on him and agrees to take over the goods work – landing himself in the hands of the vengeful trucks who decide to push him along.  However, Edward averts disaster through his own route knowledge and uses a hill to bring them back into line again.

ERS 43 - Story 02 - Edward's Essential Experience

At the China Clay Works, Bill tries to frighten Ben with ghost stories late at night.  Becoming so tired of it, Ben takes the opportunity to spend the night at the Harbour after delivering trucks there.  That night, Bill hears strange rattling noises inside the shed – and now he’s convinced there’s something creepy in there.  However, Ben’s Driver knows it’s only a blockage in the pipes – and after a day of letting Bill fret, he clears the pipe to find a birds nest has fallen down inside.  The twins find a nice new home for the chicks in the Vicarage Orchard and feel better.

ERS 43 - Story 03 - Things That Go Bump in the Shed

Written by Ryan. Told by Matt Cooper. Music by SudrianAfro. Art by 01Salty.

It's a time of change for the Main Line. The Fat Controller buys a Castle, Henry becomes a film star thanks to Harold, James receives an impromptu coat of paint, and Gordon becomes jealous of Sodor Castle. Will they ever be able to settle their differences and become really useful Express Engines?

ERS 44 - The Foreword

This was the first story to feature Sodor Castle.  The Fat Controller decides to expand his Express services and drafts in a new locomotive to help Gordon.  Gordon is somewhat perturbed by his presence, and is clearly troubled by something that the Fat Controller has told him.   Meanwhile, James raises the subject of the standard livery now that the railway has been re-privatized, recalling how dull he found the old ‘standard blue’ from when he first arrived.  However, a forklift accident in the yard leaves him covered in blue house paint – and puts a grin back on Gordon’s face.  But all the same, he’s less than enthused to find that he’ll be doing James’ work whilst he’s at the Works...

ERS 44 - Story 02 - Paint Problems

Written by Ryan Healy & Douglas Roberts. Told by Matt Cooper. Music by The Old Bean. Art by Edgar Hodges & Matt Cooper.

When Mike the Small Engine arrives to be overhauled at Crovan's Gate, Duke spends the time telling him stories about his former life on the Mid Sodor Railway. Here then are four tales of two foolish engines, a jinx, and the final years of the Mid Sodor Railway.  

Story Stops:
1. Albert
2. Stanley
3. Jim the Jinx
4. Closure

ERS 45 - The Foreword

Stanley, a War Department engine straight from the trenches is hired on by the Mid Sodor. Constant mishaps plague his career, and, coupled with his own arrogant cockiness, ultimately lead to his downfall.

ERS 45 - Story 02 - Stanley

Duke recalls the unluckiest engine on the Mid Sodor Railway - Jim the Jinx, a plucky little engine who seems to get into trouble no matter what he does. Will he get the chance to prove himself useful at last, or will the jinx spell his downfall?

ERS 45 - Story 03 - Jim the Jinx

Here's Vick's shunting Theme
Hope You like it.

Vick's Busy Theme

Here is Stepney's theme

Free to use with proper credit

Stepney's Theme (As heard in Stepney Gets Lost, TEP1 Mid)

The Thomas the Tank Engine Theme Song
Base Midi by DieselD261

The Thomas Theme

RT to scare the harbour master

(recreated from Theodore Tugboat)

do not use. period.

Unsafe Rock

BBC Radio feature about the creator of 'Thomas the Tank Engine' and the books in Famous Railway series. Written and presented by BRIAN SIBLEY, with contributions from Wilbert AWDRY, Margret AWDRY, Christopher AWDRY, Richard Awdry and Britt ALLCROFT. Readings by Alison DRAPER. Produced by John FORREST
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 15 May 1986

The Thomas the Tank Engine Man

The Extended Railway Series is a homage to the Rev W. and Christopher Awdry's work, and aims to emulate on the stories they wrote and produced throughout the heyday of the books.  Since it's introduction in 2003, the ERS has become a proud and honored Sodor Island Forum institution and distinctive for members to have their work "published" in the exclusive ERS Library.

Here, for the first time ever, are those stories in an audio book format, told by the best narrators that Sodor Island Forums has to offer.

ERS 43 - Story 03 - Things That Go Bump in the Shed

The ERS Audiobooks

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