Percy

**Percy** is a little green saddle tank who was sent to Sodor during the big engines' strike.

## Biography

Percy arrived on Sodor in 1929 a young, inexperienced engine fresh out of the works. He showed great eagerness and excitement to be working on Sodor, and had ambitious dreams of seeing the world. Thomas agreed to take Percy under his wing, claiming that Percy would get his chance to see the world.

Percy worked on Sodor throughout the 1930's and the second world war as a station pilot at Knapford Station and Tidmouth Station. He occasionally took small goods trains up Thomas' branchline.

In 1955, he helped Duck bring a Christmas to Knapford Sheds to bring spirit to the railway.

In 1957, he became concerned at the prospect of a diesel coming on trial on the railway, despite not knowing what a diesel was. He remained on the branchline during the incident, but did help out with the construction of Brendam Docks from time to time.

In 1959, he agreed with the plan to keep Donald and Douglas on the railway, but it backfired and Henry, James, and Douglas were arrested. He became nervous when Charles Hatt announced that three new diesels would be coming on trial. After Donald was kidnapped, Percy was forced to remain in the sheds with Toby and Duck despite his protests, where he remained until Toby heard the ticking of a bomb. Percy and Duck managed to escape, but Toby was caught in the explosion. Percy helped Duck rerail Toby and got Toby away from the sheds, but the two were caught by Diesel 10. They were brought to Crovan's Gate where they were reunited with Thomas, Edward, Gordon, and Donald. Percy traveled with the others to Knapford where Douglas informed them that Duck had been biffed under the sheds. Percy went with Douglas to rescue Duck while the others went after Diesel 10. Duck was eventually rescued, but severely damaged. Percy attended Charles' speech and was left absolutely devastated by the attack.

Percy is slated to appear in Sodor Then and Now Season 2 and most of the Season 1 Short Films.

## Personality

Despite not being the smartest engine of the group, Percy has the drive and the determination to get the job done. He is young and excited which can often times lead to trouble. He also has a tendency to be cheeky and immature which can irritate some of the older, bigger engines. He has learned almost everything he knows from Thomas, his mentor, and thrives to be just like him. This is in some ways a recipe for disaster because Thomas has just as strong of a personality as Percy.

Percy also holds the record for the most accidents and derailments on any engine on Sodor, a record held to this very day.

## Basis

Percy is an 0-4-0 saddle tank believed to have been built by the Avonside Engine Company of Bristol, but prior to being purchased second or third hand by the Fat Controller he acquired components from Hunslet of Leeds and other builders

## Livery

Percy is painted in NWR apple green with red and yellow lining. His number 6 is painted on the sides of his cab in yellow with red lining and the lining around his cab windows is yellow.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Sodor Then and Now 6: Little Engines
* Sodor Then and Now 8: The Work Begins
* Sodor Then and Now 9: The Caledonian Engines
* Sodor Then and Now 10: Boomer's Reign

#### Short Films

* Sodor Then and Now: A Time of Joy (1955)

### Season 2

Percy is slated to appear in Season 2 and most of the Season 1 Short Films.

## Trivia

* Percy has the fewest lines out of any of the first 8 engines in Season 1.
* Percy's model is a 2006 HIT Toys Percy.
* Percy was supposed to be the main character of Episode 6, but the role was changed to Thomas.
* Percy was initially going to use a Plarail model but this was delayed. He will have a Plarail model in Season 2.
* Percy has the lowest IQ out of any of the first 11 engines on the NWR.
* Percy has the most accidents out of any working engine on Sodor. The only engine who has more than him is the MSR's Stanley.