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Duke is a wise old narrow gauge engine who is affectionately known as "Granpuff".

Product Description[]

1997 Collector Card[]

The oldest of the Narrow Gauge engines and so the most experienced. He enjoys teaching the others the proper way to do things and often talks about 'The Good Old Days' when rules and regulations were obeyed. Despite his 'head teacher' attitude he is gentle and kind to younger engines, but maintains his authority at all times.

Historical Note[]

Duke is based on an 0-4-0 saddle tank engine. It was built in London by George England in 1863, and was designed to bring slate wagons from quarries to the coast.

2002 Collector Card[]

The oldest of the narrow gauge engines and so the most experienced. He enjoys teaching the others the proper way to do things.

Changes[]

  • 1997 (original pin coupling)
  • 2002 (new U-hook rear coupling)

Variants[]

  • Limited Edition Duke

Availability[]

Trivia[]

  • The back of Duke's collector card states that he is the oldest of the narrow gauge engines, but Skarloey and Rheneas are actually older than Duke.

Gallery[]

Card 16

Collector card 2002-2004

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