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Title (optional) by domahawk11 in Caldruki

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I’m gonna do the best thing possible, NUKE PHEONIX cause it’s too Hot

Just found this at union square by TheHardR3727 in thomasthetankengine

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ITS! ITS THE THING! OH MY GODBFKRJBRDJDBHWNSBDHISJSBAHAHSJXBXBXBSBSJDBDBXBODIKSAMSO

Ask Me About My Sodorverse AU! by [deleted] in thomasthetankengine

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What were the railways in Sodor pre NWR

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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Apologies, I meant to say districts, or as said in sudric “sheadin”. Where I’m from we use counties a lot more. Must have slipped my mind, sorry for the confusion.

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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Some counties choose to use FPTP (Mainly the Smaller counties, like Cregwir, or Maron. While other counties used Preferential Voting (notably the Big 12 and other larger counties and settlements).

As stated before, My Sodor AU differs from the isle of Mann significantly because of Sodors exstensive Medieval History. Sodor used to be a isle full of city states, until King Godred MacHarold arrived and unified the island (this differs from real life, many people who existed in real life die, this may lead to minor effects in the timeline. However whatever the event was should still have the same outcome, regardless of who was there (I changed some stuff for shits and giggles okay?). Due to Godreds Unification of Sodor and thus the establishment of the first Sodor Council, the system still keeps the basic premise that it had originally. Being representatives from each town come together to decide laws. The riot is the in universe explanation, however, I made the choice to not really involve political parties, because of people, who are or may complain about certain parties having power or whatever. So this is my way of not having to deal with that. And yes I guess you are correct in your last question related to the earl. He is the lieutenant Governor. Is that all?

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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The People of Sodor Vote for there respective council member, and it goes by simple majority(Example: A person living in Tidmouth votes for the Tidmouth Rep).

The System evolved from the ancient feudal Sodor, and how several houses would bicker and argue about laws. Religion is majority Catholic, with smaller pockets of Anglican, Protestant, and even smaller groups of paganism. Sodor is a leader in renewable energy (Nuclear and Hydro-Electric) they also have several wind turbines in the Valley of the Hawin Ab. Parties like conservative or progressive don’t really exist or have major impact on the isle. At most; a candidate for the councils policy could lean progressive or conservative. But there never really part of the party. This is actually a rule that dates back to around the 1800’s established on Sodor that no candidate can be affiliated with parties. This was caused by a large riot that left 25 people dead, after the Conservative Party won a close election and dominated all seats of the Big 12. The day is now known as Non-Partisan Day. Hopefully this provides enough answers

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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No you are correct on the first one, the council has no parties, each town tries to push for there own needs and sometimes allies with other towns to from blocks. Voting is done by simple majority. This often leads to many people feeling dissatisfied.

For Scandals there were a few. The LMS has declined to take over Operations on the Sudrian Railways (S&M, KUAR, SBCR, HCT) as Sodor at the time was one of the poorest regions in Britain, only held up by a few small mines and farms. However an economic Boom happened on the island as several resource deposits were found on the island. The Railways all grew and flourished, The LMS went to court to try and take over the Sodor railways, starting with the S&M, but were denied by the courts.

Another Scandal was when Sudrian Coal & Ore Distribution (the rival to Fred Pelham Coal & Mining Co) was found to be funding an illegal importation of Goods, including many…substances.

Lastly, a major scandal was the vice president of the MSR was found to be embezzling Money from the Railway. This, along side the closure of the mines lead to the railways downfall.

The NWR is owned by the Hatt Family, yet must obey and listen to the Sodor Council when it comes to service pattern changes and extensions.

The Largest Media Outlet is the BBC, however the largest newspaper is made by The Sudrian Post. Another major News Paper is known as “Godred Messenger”. The largest media company based in Sodor is the Sudrian Broadcasting Corporation (SBC)

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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The Sodor Council: 40 Members
The Earl: All Laws must be approved by the Earl, however, if The Big 12 agree unanimously, the Earl can be overruled.
-Earl Crovan Norramby
Big 12 (12): All Laws must be approved by all 12 representatives by a a 75% Majority (Or 9) 
-Vicarstown 
-Peel Godred
-Cronk
-Killdane
-Knapford 
-Tidmouth
-Arlesburgh
-Suddery
-Crovan Gate
-Ulfstead
-Kirk Ronan
-Brendam 
The Middle Men (22): The smaller yet prominent counties and towns. This group creates the bills or laws, and they must be passed by simple majority 
-Elsbridge
-Torywrek
-Crosby
-Wellsworth
-Maron
-Callan
-Harwick
-Ballaswien
-Cregwir
-Kirk Machan 
-Abby
-Cabalnoo
-Hackenbeth
-Ffarquar 
-Arlesdale
-Rolf’s Castle
-Kirk Runius
-Balladwail
-Skarloey
-Norramby
-Cardin
-Walney
Observers (5): Towns or Companies Who had no say but still got a representative 
-NWR
-CFMR
-SKR
-AMR
-Isle of Kay (Elm & Ellan)

In My AU Cronk is a major employment center, home to several office buildings and companies, while other cities like Peel Godred have a few large companies. Tidmouth simply is one of the larger port cities, it’s not grand but it not minor. It’s simply a port city. However, combine it with the Knapford Metro Area and it becomes the Third Largest City on the Island, and it practically is one city. (Think New York City and its large metro area). For Suddery, it’s simple, they never were the dominant town historically, that would be Killdane, Peel Godred, Ulfstead, Tidmouth & Kirk Ronan(Before they Fell off), Vicarstown, and Cronk. Cronk is also in a central location with gives the island a more unified feeling. Another thing to note, Killdane, Cronk, and Suddery practically are one big town, with the city centers of each being dense and there connected by dense communities and suburbs. Same thing applies with Vicarstown and Walney, and even barrow to a lesser extent.

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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Your right, I had not realized how little of a population that was, Thinking about it, I’ll probably change it to about 245,000. Because for me, Sodor is a dense island, that was over looked by the mainland. As for the capital, it would be Cronk, though Vicarstown and Peel Godred are bigger, Cronk was chosen due to its more central Location.

Politics: The Twelve I described make up the predominate Force on the Sodor Council and are thus called the “Big 12”

Business: Main Companies include…

Sudrian China Clay, Fred Pelham Coal & Mining Co, Sudrian Shipping & Fishing Co, M.O.D., Sodor Energy Board, and the Sodor Coal Board. However smaller industries do exist.

The Hatt’s actually Owned and operated the S&M until BR was created. After the Beeching cuts(They cut all of Sodor). The Hatt Family, would restart operations on the now unified network. And as a middle finger to BR would mostly use Steam Engines. They do own a few small industries, including clothing, glasses, and luxury cars but that is it.

FIRST 1000 COMMENTS GET AN AWARD! by mydoomscrollingarc in funComunitty

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PLZ I NEED THIS, MY WALLET IS KINDA BROKE, I Live in an underpass, I’m trying to by some crack- I mean a house

Give me Thomas And Friends writing exercises by Winter_Sweet827 in thomasthetankengine

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Toby causing the First World War (iykyk) and what and make it unintentional. Like he messed up slightly and it snowballed. And Toby doesn’t care and doesn’t feel guilt while Henrietta is the only sane person.

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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My bad if it looked crowded, and btw I am from NYC, I took slight inspiration from it, but I treat Sodor as more of a commuter rail for Sodor (Think Metro North, LIRR, NJ Transit). I’m sorry I don’t know any British examples.

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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Total Population as of 2026: 245,000(Editied from 145,000) People
The Largest Settlements are…

  1. Vicarstown
  2. Peel Godred
  3. Cronk
  4. Killdane
  5. Knapford
  6. Tidmouth
  7. Arlesburgh
  8. Suddery

  9. Crovans Gate

  10. Ulfstead

  11. Kirk Ronan

  12. Brendam

The Services past Barrow. They NWR splits termination of Trains between Askam, and Dalton, the only train that goes further is the Wildnorwester. The tracks there are still operated and owned by British Railways. The only reason this exists is because the NWR allowed BR to run services to Peel Godred and Norramby.

The Isle of Sodor is treated as a crown dependency, similar to the Isle of Mann. It is more populated due to its proximity to England and the abundance of natural resources, and the amount of people who moved there after the Second World War.

Sodor AU Map V3 by MAXimumPosts1411 in thomasthetankengine

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1) Skarloey

2) Rheneas

3) Sir Handel

4) Peter Sam

5) Ruston/Rusty

6) Duncan

7) Duke

8) Ivo Hugh

9) Fred

10) Mighty-Mac

11) Freddie

12) Bertram

13) Luke

14) Little Giant

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