Who is Fred Robens?

It is probable that Fred, like Alf, was named after Lord Al fred Robens, a politician and Chairman of the National Coal Board between 1961 and 1971. In the magazines, there is a fogman who works for the Skarloey Railway who shares the same name, Fred. “The weedkiller train was only used once a year, but that was once too often for Rusty.

What livery is Fred from Skarloey Railway?

As all the Skarloey Railway steam engines (bar Duke) share the same livery in The Railway Series, it is assumed Fred is painted in the same livery as the only other diesel, Rusty. Rusty is painted charcoal-black with yellow lining and lettering.

Who is Fred The Fogman?

In the magazines, there is a fogman who works for the Skarloey Railway who shares the same name, Fred. “The weedkiller train was only used once a year, but that was once too often for Rusty. He had hoped that Fred, the other diesel, would pull the train today.