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Dear David I've just watched your video Fight for Survival again. and I've been doing some research and calculations and I think I may understand the timeline of this story at least in a fans eye , I say that because this just a mere fan speculation that's all. and by no means in anyway meant to meddle with the story you wrote.

Of course the beginning obviously takes place sometime in the present but as Emily tells the tale I Think I may have a hunch of how it went

1894: Emily's story begins

1907 or 1916 Emily goes into hiding. (I based that off of the Stirling single's work after the Ivatta atlantics arrived in 1898 and 1901)

1920s to 1930s LNER Becomes suspects the escape attempt ( I was tipped off by the LNER A4 in the background and the mention of "Newly formed LNER" was what also gave me the clue)

1945 the shed master retires and new protectors are given the job to protect Emily.

late 1940's and early or mid 50's the shed master passes away.

1955 Emily is discovered by an ex-LNER B12 ( I judged that on the livery but you can correct me if I'm wrong)

1956 the B12 keeps Emily Company and acts as her guardian. till his reallocation to another shed.

1960 Sir Charles Topham Hatt Secretly visits Emily and promises to buy her in the future.

1967 Emily is discovered by the friendly British Rail Class 116's Blue and Bell, she is finally purchased by Charles Topham Hatt, and taken to Crewe for a long Restoration . (Oliver Isabel and Toads Escape is what tipped me off)

2003 Emily is finally restored. and works on the North Western Railway (I based that on the year Emily Debut on the TVS)

And the rest is history

Hope you found this little timeline interesting.