Gordon

**Gordon** is a main character in *Sudrian Steam*. He is one of the original engines to work on the North Western Railway. He has proven that he is currently the only engine capable of pulling the express alone, which is why Sir Topham Hatt has made that his primary job. Aside from the select times he's pulled short freight trains. Gordon's express stays strictly to the main line, due to obvious problems both him and branch lines would face due to his size and weight.

## Personality

Gordon's important position as the engine who pulls the Express has made him proud, pompous and self-important, with a good reason too; he is the fastest engine on Sodor. He is extremely proud of this and is inclined to boast. He is goodhearted, always willing to forgive and uses his superior strength to help smaller engines out of trouble. He also has a great dislike for goods trains.

Gordon’s philosophy "tender engines don't shunt" meant that he looked down on tank engines and tender engines who do shunt, but after being locked in the shed with Henry and James after going on strike and before the seventeenth season, he seemed to have abandoned this philosophy. However, because of his rank in the social order of the North Western Railway, Gordon expects to get the important passenger jobs and either sulks when he does not and/or gets jealous of engines who do.

Sometimes, Gordon acts as a bully, particularly towards Edward, but following misadventures where Edward had to help him, Gordon had to acknowledge that despite being old, Edward is still a very useful engine.

Sometimes, Gordon shows a kinder side and gives the engines some advice, usually after he has had some mishap as a result of his foolhardiness. Some of his advice is not exactly helpful or honest though.

## Series Overview

### Season 1

#### "The Long Game"

Gordon first appears idling at Wellsworth Station, while Henry puffs past. That night, Gordon listens to James' paranoia about how he thinks diesel's are taking over. He and the others proceed to tell James that he is talking utter rubbish, and Gordon voices his opinion on Diesel before going to sleep.

The following night, Gordon is present when Sir Topham Hatt informs them that a new diesel engine will be arriving to help. Upon describing his hydraulic claw, Gordon says that he sounds pretty useful, and hopes he has a good attitude.

Two days later, Gordon is at Knapford Station when Tennant rolls up and says some rude remarks. Later that evening, Gordon stops at Tidmouth Station, just in time to see James confront Tennant.

The next morning, Gordon backs into his coaches at Knapford Station, and explains to James that be should try being nicer to Tennant, as it could make him change his ways. Tennant then surges into the express coaches, sending Gordon forwards. Later that night, Gordon is present at Tidmouth sheds when Henry returns from the works. He and the others fill him in on what he has missed while he was away. Gordon then begins to rant about how Tennant is a reckless engine and says good riddance when finding out he has been relocated to The Killdane Ironworks.

#### "Great Western Bluebells"

Gordon at Platform 1, waiting to depart with his train, as Stepney gets ready to return to his branchline. Tennant, Harry and Herbet all pull into the station. While the twins ask for Stepney's forgivness and succeed, Gordon simply laughs in Tennant's face when he apologises, claiming that they will never be friends. He then leaves the station.

#### "Restoration"

Gordon can be seen exiting Knapford station, puffing past the suspicious group of people.

The next day, Gordon pulls into Knapford Station and confronts James, asking why he would accept Tennant's apology. James proceeds to tell Gordon that he believes the diesel is really trying to change and that Gordon should give him a chance. Gordon says that he would never do such a thing. However he acknowledges that he thinks not all diesels are bad, but some are. Diesel then trundles through, and the two engines both agree that he will always stay the same.

#### "The Sudrian Conspiracy"

Gordon is at Knapford Station, resting in Donald and Douglas' sheds with Arthur. Thomas, Percy and BoCo are also present. They all hear a familiar whistle, and all share the same reaction when Spencer stops in the station. Gordon and Spencer begin bickering, along with the other engines. When Emily's name is brought up, Gordon proceeds to tell Spencer that he doesn't know which one of the two snobby private engines he thinks is worse. He also agrees with Percy that Emily and Spencer would be perfect for each other, until Spencer finally leaves.

## Killed Victims

This list shows the victims Gordon has killed:

* Heather Scott *(Accidental)*

## Appearances

### Sudrian Steam

#### Season 1

* "The Long Game"
* "Great Western Bluebells"
* "Restoration"
* "The Sudrian Conspiracy"
* "Lights Out, Part 1"
* "Lights Out, Part 2"
* "Summer Massacre '96"

### Sudrian Shorts

* "Friendly Debate"
* "The Return of DTBEN10"

## Trivia

* Gordon and Thomas are the only two characters to appear in every episode of the series so far.