Meet George the Steam Roller with Peep Peep Thomas George is a grumpy steamroller whose interactions with engines generally lead to trouble. George was built in 1920 and arrived on Sodor in 1962. When he first arrived, he immediately entered a conflict with the engines of the Skarloey Railway. At the time Sir Handel was boasting…
Meet Gator the Large “Alligator” Tank Engine with Peep Peep Thomas Gator is incredibly brave and longs to travel, while retaining a calm, grounded personality. He longs to travel out at sea and works up in the high mountains, but also has a slight fear of heights. Although Gator’s real name is Gerald, he is…
Meet Edward the Number 2 Blue Engine with Peep Peep Thomas Edward is a mixed-traffic engine. He speaks with a politically correct (P.C.) English accent. Edward was designed by Pettigrew and built by Sharp Stewart and Company in 1896 and worked on the Furness Railway before coming to Sodor in 1920 to finish the building of…
Meet Duncan the Narrow Gauge Engine with Peep Peep Thomas Duncan is a narrow gauge tank engine who came to the Skarloey Railway after Peter Sam’s accident with the slate trucks. He speaks with a Orcadian accent. Duncan was built by Andrew Barclay at Kilmarnock and worked in a factory in Scotland, which Peter Sam claims…
Meet Duke – Old Grandpuff with Peep Peep Thomas Duke, named after the Duke of Sodor and originally The Duke, is considered a hero amongst the engines. He speaks with a Welsh accent. Duke was built at Boston Lodge and was regauged to 2ft 3in before being transported to Sodor for the opening of the…
Meet Duck the Pannier Tank Engine with Peep Peep Thomas Montague (affectionately known as “Duck” because of his supposed waddle) is a Great Western pannier tank engine. Duck worked at Paddington before moving to Sodor in 1955 to take over Percy’s shunting duties, leaving the latter free to assist with the construction of Knapford Harbour. Duck was a…
Meet Donald and Douglas the Twin Engines with Peep Peep Thomas Donald and Douglas (originally known by their numbers, 57646 and 57647, respectively) are twin tender engines from Scotland. Donald and Douglas were built by John F. McIntosh at St. Rollox Works in 1899 and worked on the Caledonian Railway in Scotland, a large network that extended…
Meet Diesel 10 the Diesel & Pinchy with Peep Peep Thomas Diesel 10 is a villainous diesel with a roof-top hydraulic grabber titled “Pinchy”. He was designed by and built at British Railway’s Swindon Works in 1958. He speaks with a deep, loud, gruff, aggressive voice and a strong, distinctive American accent. Diesel 10 is a…
Meet Devious Diesel with Peep Peep Thomas “Devious” Diesel is a devious diesel shunter. He speaks with a Neutral English accent (with lashings of Cockney). When Diesel came on loan to the North Western Railway in June 1957, Duck was asked to show him around. Duck was unimpressed by Diesel’s claims of being “revolutionary” and left…
Meet Derek the Diesel with Peep Peep Thomas Derek is a diesel, best known for his initial “teething” troubles. The Fat Controller realised Bill and Ben needed help and sent for Derek, but Derek’s cooling system overheated on Gordon’s Hill and BoCo had to come the rescue. The news of the rescue went through the North…
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