Rebecca

> "Yay me!" - Rebecca's Catchphrase
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**Rebecca** is a large streamlined tender engine that originates from The Mainland. She sometimes helps Gordon pull the Express during busy periods, but otherwise performs mixed traffic duties on the Main Line.

## History

### Thomas & Friends

Rebecca first arrived on the Island of Sodor after Henry moved out of Tidmouth Sheds and Sir Topham Hatt wanted another engine to help with Gordon and the Express, though she arrived a day earlier than what Sir Topham Hatt expected and nearly bumped him and Winston off the rails when she tried to stop at Knapford. Her first job was to pull the express, though she caused a small mishap when she accidentally collected Flying Scotsman's passengers at Vicarstown early. After hearing how the other engines of the Steam Team mention how fast and strong they were, Rebecca decided that she would leave the stations early to prove how she can get things done fast, but this caused a lot of confusion and the passengers got angry. Sir Topham Hatt scolded her at the end of her first day about what was happening and Rebecca apologised for what she did, making up for it and even surprising the Flying Scotsman.

Rebecca met Belle, Marion, and Harvey and complimented them on their respective special features (Belle's water cannons, Marion's digger, and Harvey's crane), only to feel as if she was not special due to not having one. After hearing Duck mention that the crew at the Sodor Steamworks "can do anything", Rebecca went there to get the features fitted on her, but to no avail. Thomas and Marion helped Rebecca realise that complimenting others and making them feel good about themselves is her special quality.

When Sir Topham Hatt arrived asking for an engine to take the Troublesome Trucks, Thomas, James, and Percy placed the special's responsibilities on Rebecca, leaving the entire Steam Team concerned about their tricks. Contrary to expectations, she pulled them just fine, leaving the trucks confused and Thomas, James and Percy in their own predicaments. She arrived back at Tidmouth Sheds almost bumping Sir Topham off the rails.

In an attempt to get the other diesels into trouble for a change, Diesel had Rebecca do their jobs improperly. Unfortunately, he did not count on her honesty and he was punished by Sir Topham Hatt.

During a practice emergency drill, Rebecca went to get Rocky. However, she ended up in an accident with James and Percy - who were also going to get Rocky - on the way.

### Lukeillie's Series

Rebecca was built sometime between 1945 and 1951 and worked on a small railway in the heart of England during her early life. She was not always a vibrant and confident engine as she is know in the present day. Painted in a dull and faded green livery, she lacked the self-assurance that other engines possessed. She spent most of her days in the background, far away from the spotlight. She had dreams of adventure and longed to see the world, but her old railway had never given her the chance to explore beyond its limits. Soon, Rebecca was worried she wouldn't be useful anymore when she found out diesels would be taking over.

One day, a kind-hearted controller named Sir Topham Hatt visited her railway. He was looking for a new engine to help Gordon with the Express on Sodor. When he saw Rebecca, he sensed potential in her, despite her reserved demeanor. He offered her a chance for a fresh start, and Rebecca eagerly accepted the opportunity.

Rebecca came across Molly one day, and told Gordon about her, though Gordon was not interested. Rebecca was happy to know there was another yellow tender engine on Sodor and came across Molly again that day. Charlie saw them together and joked that there could only be one yellow tender engine on Sodor. Although, he was only joking, Molly and Rebecca thought he was serious, so they decided to have a race. Whoever won would stay and whoever lost would leave. They started the race and Rebecca was winning due to her speed. Soon there was trouble, when Molly derailed and Rebecca blamed herself. She stopped the race and went for Rocky to help Molly. Sir Topham Hatt was not happy with their race but he was glad the two engines were now good friends. They both came across Charlie again and he apoligized for getting them in trouble, though they replied they wouldn't have become good friends if it wasn't for his joke. The two yellow engines left and were thinking what they should do next. Rebecca asks Molly if she would like to learn how to deal with Troublesome Trucks in Rebecca's way, to which Molly accepts. Rebecca later helped fight against the Philip Army when they came to Sodor.

Rebecca later learned who Diesel 10 was from the original Steam Team members. They told her about his evil deeds in the past and that he has a huge, scary claw. Rebecca thinks Diesel 10 sounds cool based on their stories but is still worried about what he would do now that he has returned to Sodor.

## Personality

Despite her large size, Rebecca is shy and sometimes clumsy, but not afraid to stand up for herself and is not intimidated by the older engines. At times, she feels the need to be on the same level as the other engines, which can make her anxious or overhasty. But despite her insecurities, Rebecca loves to see the best in everyone and all her friends appreciate her kindness and enthusiasm. She also has the uncanny ability to work with Troublesome Trucks without trouble on the first try, something that confuses even the trucks themselves. Because Rebecca is so willing to see the good in others, she can occasionally be gullible, as shown when she fell for one of Diesel's tricks, but she is also very honest, willing to tell the truth if needed. Rebecca has a big heart and is usually happy-go-lucky and cheerful. Unlike Gordon at times, Rebecca acts very humbly whenever she causes a mishap.

## Livery

Rebecca is painted sunshine yellow and navy with white lining. Her wheel rims are painted white, her front end is painted red and she has red and orange stripes painted along her sides. Rebecca also has two blue nameplates on her smoke deflectors with her name painted on them in white. Her number (22) is painted on the sides of her cab in white and the initials "**N.W.R.**" are painted on the sides of her tender, also in white.

Prior to being part of the North Western Railway, Rebecca was painted in a dull and faded green livery, similar to her basis.

## Appearances

* Season 1 - Molly and Rebecca and Bad Luck Emily (*does not speak*)
* Season 2 - Famous Little Engine (*cameo*)
* Season 3 - Diesel 10 is Back!
* Specials - Attack of the Philips

## Trivia

* At one point during her creation, Rebecca was originally going to be called **Miranda**.
* An official *Thomas & Friends* magazine incorrectly states that Thomas meets Rebecca on the Mainland in *Big World! Big Adventures!*. This idea was most likely dropped during production.
* She is the third character numbered **22**, the first two being Isobella and Luke. Her number is a reference to the series she was introduced in.
* Rebecca is the third engine to have NWR lettering painted on her, with Emma being the first and Rosie second.
* Rebecca is the only member of the Steam Team of a few things:
	+ The only member of the Steam Team to not appear in any of the feature-length specials of the series since they all take place before she arrived on Sodor.
	+ The only member of the Steam Team to have NWR lettering.
	+ The only member of the old and new Steam Team not to have appeared in the 2021 reboot, *Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go*.
	+ The only member to not have their own song dedicated to them.
* Rebecca is the newest, second-youngest (by built date of her basis) and second-fastest member of the Steam Team, with Gordon being the fastest and strongest. Despite this, Rebecca is visually taller, wider, longer, and faster than Gordon.
* Her basis appears in some episodes before she was introduced, such as in the ninth series episodes, *Mighty Mac* and *Thomas and the Birthday Picnic*.
* Rebecca, along with Henry are the only members of the old and new Steam Team to never be seen pulling Annie and Clarabel.
* Rebecca was the third female steam engine to be painted yellow, the other two being Molly and Flora.
* She is the only Steam Team tender engine to have glass on her cab's side windows (Edward, Henry, and Gordon had window frames without glass, while James and Emily had cutouts on the side of their cabs).
* Several of Merchandise lines including Minis, Micro Rubber Engines, Magazine Engines made Rebecca without her tender.

## Quotes

> It's just... there's nothing special about me. Belle is a hero who puts out fires, Harvey has a crane that he uses to help others, and you can dig holes with your steam shovel! But what do I do?! Who am I?! I'm just a steamie. A steamie among steamies. - Rebecca
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> I love pulling trucks along, I love pulling trucks along, I love pulling trucks along, they're lots of fun! - Rebecca singing while pulling Troublesome Trucks.
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> Well that might work for you, Gordon, but I have my own way of doing things. - Rebecca to Gordon
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