Duke the Lost Engine

Duke the Lost Engine is the 25th book in the Railway Series. It was released in 1970 and was written by Wilbert Awdry.

About
Duke the Lost Engine contains 4 stories, Granpuff, Bulldog, You Can't Win, and Sleeping Beauty, with each episode focusing on the Mid Sodor Railway. It was illustrated by Gunvor and Peter Edwards.

Wilbert Awdry has stated that he was inspired by a real engine who got lost for 30 years in the real world.

Foreword Note
"Dear Friends,

An engine lost in the South American jungle was found after 30 years. A tree had grown through its chimney and hornets nested in its firebox. When mended it gave good service for 30 more years. 'The Duke' was lost too; not in the jungle but in his own shed which a landslide had buried. Not long ago he was dug out and mended. His own railway had been pulled up, so he is now at the Fat Controller's

The Authour"

Characters Introduced

 * Duke
 * Stuart (renamed Peter Sam)
 * Falcon (renamed Sir Handel)


 * Stanley (referred to as No. 2)