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Skarloey is a wise, old narrow gauge engine. He is one of the oldest engines on the Island.

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Skarloey, the bright red engine, is dedicated to doing his job well and is always eager to work.

Changes[]

  • 1996 (wooden funnel, smaller face, pinker livery)
  • 1997 (plastic funnel)
  • 1998 (smaller magnets, thicker wheels)
  • 1999 (redesigned plastic funnel, larger face, oranger livery)
  • 2001 (name on chassis)
  • 2005 (number moved to lower)
  • 2011 (darker livery, new details, number back in its original spot)
  • 2012 (CG style face, additional details)
  • 2013 (curved edges, updated face, less details and longer magnet guards)

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Trivia[]

  • The 1996 prototype Skarloey features Percy's face, a round roof, and flat magnets.
  • In the 1996 yearbook, a prototype Skarloey is seen with James's face.
  • Skarloey never had a cab ledge despite being introduced in 1996 when most other engines still had cab ledges.
  • Skarloey is the first steam engine produced to receive front windows.
  • Skarloey was one of the many engines recalled for lead paint in 2007.
  • Despite having a redesign in 2011, Skarloey did not receive painted eyes until the following year, making 2011 Skarloey one of the last characters introduced to not have painted eyes.
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