Thomas and Friends – Engines and Top Speeds

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Although I'm not really into the Thomas and Friends series anymore as a whole, due to being grown up, I still have happy memories of when I was still into the series. And I still like the engine prototypes the characters are based on.
But anyway, here's a list of some of the engine characters from Thomas and Friends, their basis's, when they were built, and how fast they have been reported to go.
==List of Engines and their Top Speeds==
Character: 	Class: 	Built: 	Configuration: 	Top Speed:
Edward 	, with square cab lookouts, cab windows, a fowler tender, and no coupling rod arches 	1896 	 	70–80 miles per hour / 112.5–129 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Edward is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 70 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 80 miles an hour.
Gordon 	, with a fowler tender 	1920 or 1921, rebuilt 1939It is implied that Gordon was built in 1920 or 1921. However, his real life basis wasn't built until 1922. 	 	100–105 miles per hour / 161–169 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Gordon is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 100 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 105 miles an hour., 120 miles per hour / 190 kilometres per hour (streamlined form)
Henry 	, with a one window cab, wheel arches, and a blocky tender; originally 	1919, rebuilt 1935 	, originally 	96 miles per hour / 155 kilometres per hour (rebuild)
George HughesThis is just a fan-made name for The Second Red Tender Engine which I gave him since it's the name of his designer. He does not have an actual name. 	, with a pony truck, a belpaire firebox, a fowler tender, and front sandboxes mounted underneath his footplate instead of joined to his leading arches 	1912 	, originally 	70–80 miles per hour / 112.5–129 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that George Hughes is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 70 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 80 miles an hour.
Thomas 	, with extended side tanks, an extra window on the sides of his cab, and wheel arches 	Between June and September 1915, rebuilt 1960 	 	30–70 miles per hour / 48–113 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Thomas is able to go is debatable, as has been stated by multiple sources to be able to go anywhere between 30 and 70 miles an hour.
James 	, with a pony truck, a belpaire firebox, a fowler tender, and front sandboxes mounted underneath his footplate instead of joined to his leading arches 	1912 or 1913 	, originally 	70–80 miles per hour / 112.5–129 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that James is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 70 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 80 miles an hour.
Percy 	, with Hunslet underframes and valve gear, a smokebox protruding from his saddle tank, external cylinders and motion, and sandboxes underneath the tanks on his footplate	circa. 1897, rebuilt circa. 1935 	 	35–45 miles per hour / 56–72.5 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Percy is able to go is debatable, as has been stated by multiple sources to be able to go anywhere between 35 and 45 miles an hour.
Toby 	 	30th June 1914 	 	20–45 miles per hour / 32–72 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Toby is able to go is debatable, as has been stated by multiple sources to be able to go anywhere between 20 and 45 miles an hour.
Skarloey 	 	1864, rebuilt 1866 or 1867, 1952–1958, and 1985 	, originally 	20–35 miles per hour / 32–56 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Skarloey is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 35 miles an hour.
Rheneas 	 	1865, rebuilt 1952–1961It is implied that Rheneas was built in 1865. However, his real life basis wasn't built until 1866. 	 	20–35 miles per hour / 32–56 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Rheneas is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 35 miles an hour.
Sir Handel 	 	1904, rebuilt 1910 and 1960It is implied that Sir Handel was built in 1904. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1878. 	, originally 	25–30 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Sir Handel is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 25 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour. / 48 kilometres per hour
Peter Sam 	 	1920, rebuilt 1961It is implied that Peter Sam was built in 1920. However, his real life basis wasn't built until 1921. 	 	25–30 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Peter Sam is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 25 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour. / 48 kilometres per hour
Duck 	 	31st March 1929 	 	45 miles per hour / 72.5 kilometres per hour
Big City Engine 	 	Between November 1930 and May 1934 	 	90 miles per hour / 145 kilometres per hour
City of Truro 	 	April 1903, rebuilt 1911 and 1915 	 	100–102 miles per hour / 160–164 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that the City of Truro is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 100 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 102 miles an hour.
'Devious' Diesel 	 	1956 	 	20–30 miles per hour / 32–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Diesel is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Rusty 	 	Between 1936 and 1942 	 	10–30 miles per hour / 16.0934–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Rusty is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach anywhere from 10 to 27 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Duncan 	 	1928It is implied that Duncan was built in 1928. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1918. 	 	20–35 miles per hour / 32–56 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Duncan is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 35 miles an hour.
Donald 	 	1909 	 	55–60 miles per hour / 89–97 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Donald is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 55 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 60 miles an hour.
Douglas 	 	1909 	 	55–60 miles per hour / 89–97 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Douglas is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 55 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 60 miles an hour.
Daisy 	, single unit 	1960 	 	70–75 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Daisy is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 70 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 75 miles an hour. / 113 kilometres per hour
Stepney 	 	21st December 1875, rebuilt October 1912 	 	50–60 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Stepney is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 50 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 60 miles an hour. / 96 kilometres per hour
Adams 	 	1885 	 	45 miles per hour / 72.5 kilometres per hour
Diesel 261 	 	26th February 1960 	 	90 miles per hour / 140–145 kilometres per hourThe exact number of kilometres per hour that Diesel 261 is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 140 kilometres an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 145 kilometres an hour.
Culdee 	 	1900, rebuilt 1962It is implied that Culdee was built in 1900. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1896. 	 	5–20 miles per hour / 8–32 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Culdee is able to go is debatable, as has been stated by multiple sources to be able to go anywhere between 5 and 20 miles an hour.
Neil 	 	circa. 1861It is implied that Neil was built in 1861 at the latest. However, his was originally built in 1856. 	 	17–20 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Neil is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that his basis can reach up to 17 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 20 miles an hour.
Bill 	 	1948It is implied that Bill was built in 1948. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1937. 	 	15–35 miles per hour / 24.1402–56 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Bill is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach anywhere from 15 to 25 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 35 miles an hour.
Ben 	 	1948It is implied that Ben was built in 1948. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1937. 	 	15–35 miles per hour / 24.1402–56 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Ben is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach anywhere from 15 to 25 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 35 miles an hour.
BoCo 	 	29th September 1958 	 	75 miles per hour / 121 kilometres per hour
Sodor Chain Load Undercut 	 	circa. 1967The Sodor Chain Load Undercut would have to have been built in 1967 at the latest to have appeared in The Railway Series book Small Railway Engines, the events of which took place in the first half of 1967. 	 	
Rex 	 	1923, rebuilt 1928 	 	
Bert 	 	circa. 1894, rebuilt 1973 	, originally 	
Mike 	 	circa. 1966 	 	42 miles per hour
Flying Scotsman 	 	24th February 1923, rebuilt 1947 	 	100–105 miles per hour / 161–169 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that the Flying Scotsman is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 100 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 105 miles an hour.
Diesel 199 	 	1963 	 	90 miles per hour / 145 kilometres per hour
Bear 	 	1964 	 	90 miles per hour / 145 kilometres per hour
Oliver 	 	31st August 1934 	 	80 miles per hour / 129 kilometres per hour
Duke 	 	1879, rebuilt 1969It is implied that Duke was built in 1879. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1864. Both Skarloey and Rheneas are implied to be older than Duke, though Rheneas' basis is younger than Duke's. 	35–40 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Duke is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 35 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 40 miles an hour. / 64 kilometres per hour 	
Smudger 	 	1866 	 	20–35 miles per hour / 32–56 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Smudger is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 35 miles an hour.
Mavis 	 	Between 1952 and 1962 	 	27–30 miles per hour / 43–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Mavis is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 27 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Diesel 40125 	 	December 1960 	 	90 miles per hour / 140–145 kilometres per hourThe exact number of kilometres per hour that Diesel 40125 is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 140 kilometres an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 145 kilometres an hour.
Märklin 	 	1928 	 	28 miles per hour / 45 kilometres per hour
Frank 	, with buffers 	circa. 1967The Railway Series book Jock the New Engine implies that Frank was built around 1967. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1929, and rebuilt in 1931 and 1984. Frank is based on the 1931 rebuilt version of this basis. 	 	30 miles per hour / 48 kilometres per hour
Jock 	 	Between 1972 and 1976 	 	
Wilbert 	 	1953 	 	35 miles per hour / 56 kilometres per hour
Sixteen 	 	Between 1943 and 1964 	 	35 miles per hour / 56 kilometres per hour
Ivo Hugh 	 	1996The Railway Series book New Little Engine implies that Ivo Hugh was built in 1996. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1949, and rebuilt in 1991. Ivo Hugh is based on the rebuilt version of this basis. 	 	15 miles per hour / 24 kilometres per hour
Derek 	 	Between 1962 and 1965 	 	60 miles per hour / 97 kilometres per hour
Iron 'Arry 	, with no ladders going up on the sides of his front 	Between 1952 and 1962 	 	20–30 miles per hour / 32–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that 'Arry is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Iron Bert 	, with no ladders going up on the sides of his front 	Between 1952 and 1962 	 	20–30 miles per hour / 32–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Bert is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Bertram 	 	circa. 1879, rebuilt 1969It is implied that Bertram was built in 1879 at the latest. However, his real life basis was originally built in 1864. Both Skarloey and Rheneas are implied to be older than Bertram, though Rheneas' basis is younger than Bertram's.	35–40 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Bertram is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 35 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 40 miles an hour. / 64 kilometres per hour	
Diesel 10 	, with non-regulation hydraulic claw 	Between 1958 and 1961 	 	90–100 miles per hour / 145–160 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Diesel 10 is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 90 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 100 miles an hour.
Lady 	 	 	 	45 miles per hour
Splatter 	, with no ladders going up on the sides of his front 	Between 1952 and 1962 	 	20–30 miles per hour / 32–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Splatter is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Dodge 	, with no ladders going up on the sides of his front 	Between 1952 and 1962 	 	20–30 miles per hour / 32–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Dodge is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 20 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Salty 	, with no crankshaft at the end of his side rods 	1962 	 	27.5–30 miles per hour / 44.3–48 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Salty is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 27.5 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour.
Harvey 	 	1901 	 	35–40 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Harvey is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 35 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 40 miles an hour. / 64 kilometres per hour
Emily 	 	1895 	 	85 miles per hour / 137 kilometres per hour
Fergus 	 	1926 	 	8–45 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Fergus is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 8 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 45 miles an hour.
Arthur 	, with no sand dome 	Between 1946 and 1952 	 	60–65 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Arthur is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 60 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 65 miles an hour.
Murdoch 	, with a BR1G tender 	Between January 1954 and March 1960 	 	90–95 miles per hour / 140–152 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Murdoch is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 90 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 95 miles an hour.
Spencer 	, with no side valences, and a corridor tender 	Between 1935 and 1938 	 	126–126.4 miles per hour / 203–203.4 kilometres per hour
Mighty 	, with buffers, buffer beams, and screw link couplings 	1869 	 	45–50 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Mighty is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 45 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 50 miles an hour. / 72 kilometres per hour
Mac 	, with buffers, buffer beams, and screw link couplings 	1869 	 	45–50 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Mac is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 45 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 50 miles an hour. / 72 kilometres per hour
Molly 	, with a belpaire firebox, sandboxes on her wheel arches, and a smaller 'water-cart' tender 	Between 1900 and 1923 	 	90 miles per hour / 145 kilometres per hour
ElliotThis is just a fan-made character which I created sometime during Term 3 2005, probably sometime in September if I remember correctly. Elliot isn't actually a canon Thomas and Friends character.	, with extended side tanks, an extra window on the sides of his cab, wheel arches, a giesl funnel, and a belpaire firebox 	June 1913, rebuilt circa. 2005 	 	96 miles per hour / 155 kilometres per hour (rebuild), originally 30–70 miles per hour / 48–113 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Elliot was originally able to go is debatable, as has been stated by multiple sources to be able to go anywhere between 30 and 70 miles an hour.
Neville 	, with no lubricator or crankshaft connecting to the front of his side rods on the left-hand side 	September 1942 	 	60 miles per hour / 97 kilometres per hour
Proteus 	 	1878 	, originally 	25–30 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Proteus is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 25 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 30 miles an hour. / 48 kilometres per hour
Dennis 	 	1st February 1949 	 	45 miles per hour / 72 kilometres per hour
'Fearless' Freddie 	, with buffers, screw link couplings, lamp irons, and no brake pipes, or air pumps 	1906 	 	35 miles per hour / 56 kilometres per hour
Rosie 	 	1942 or 1943 	 	35–60 miles per hour / 56–96.5 kilometres per hourThe maximum speed that Rosie is able to go is debatable, as has been stated by multiple sources to be able to go anywhere between 35 and 60 miles an hour.
Albert 	, originally 	1872, rebuilt 1891 	, originally 	
Whiff 	 	1869 	 	55 miles per hour / 89 kilometres per hour
Billy 	 	1923 	 	40–50 miles per hourThe maximum speed that Billy is able to go is debatable, as some sources say that can reach up to 40 miles an hour, while other sources say that it can reach up to 50 miles an hour. / 64 kilometres per hour
Stanley 	 	1925 	 	50 miles per hour
==Gallery==
Edward CGI Promo.png|Edward
Gordon CGI Promo.png|Gordon
Henry CGI Promo.png|Henry
George Hughes.png|George Hughes
Thomas CGI Promo.png|Thomas
James CGI Promo.png|James
Percy CGI Promo.png|Percy
Toby CGI Promo.png|Toby
Skarloey CGI Promo.png|Skarloey
Rheneas CGI Promo.png|Rheneas
Sir Handel CGI Promo.png|Sir Handel
Peter Sam CGI Promo.png|Peter Sam
Duck CGI Promo.png|Duck
Big City Engine.png|Big City Engine
City of Truro.png|City of Truro
Devious Diesel CGI Promo.png|'Devious' Diesel
Rusty CGI Promo.png|Rusty
Duncan CGI Promo.png|Duncan
Donald CGI Promo.png|Donald
Douglas CGI Promo.png|Douglas
Daisy CGI Promo.png|Daisy
Stepney CGI.png|Stepney
Adams.png|Adams
D261 The Diesel.png|Diesel 261
Culdee.png|Culdee
Neil.png|Neil
Bill CGI Promo.png|Bill
Ben CGI Promo.png|Ben
BoCo.png|BoCo
Sodor Chain Load Undercut.png|Sodor Chain Load Undercut
Rex CGI Promo.png|Rex
Bert Arlesdale CGI Promo.png|Bert
Mike CGI Promo.png|Mike
Flying Scotsman CGI Promo.png|Flying Scotsman
D199.png|Diesel 199
Bear.png|Bear
Oliver CGI Promo.png|Oliver
Duke.png|Duke
Smudger.png|Smudger
Mavis CGI Promo.png|Mavis
Old Stuck-Up.png|Diesel 40125
Märklin.png|Märklin
Frank.png|Frank
Jock.png|Jock
Wilbert.png|Wilbert
Sixteen.png|Sixteen
Ivo Hugh.png|Ivo Hugh
Derek.png|Derek
'Arry CGI Promo.png|Iron 'Arry
Bert CGI Promo.png|Iron Bert
Bertram.png|Bertram
Diesel 10 CGI Promo.png|Diesel 10
Lady Promo.png|Lady
Splatter.png|Splatter
Dodge.png|Dodge
Salty CGI Promo.png|Salty
Harvey CGI Promo.png|Harvey
Emily CGI Promo.png|Emily
Fergus.png|Fergus
Arthur.png|Arthur
Murdoch CGI.png|Murdoch
Spencer CGI Promo.png|Spencer
Mighty CGI.png|Mighty
Mac CGI.png|Mac
Molly.png|Molly
Elliot.png|Elliot
Neville CGI Promo.png|Neville
Proteus Promo.png|Proteus
Dennis.png|Dennis
Fearless Freddie CGI.png|'Fearless' Freddie
Rosie CGI Promo.png|Rosie
Albert.png|Albert
Whiff CGI.png|Whiff
Billy.png|Billy
Stanley CGI Promo.png|Stanley
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