Douglas

Douglas is a Scottish engine that works on the Island of Sodor with his twin brother Donald.

## Biography

Douglas was built in 1899 and worked in Scotland with his twin Donald until 1959. He saw the transformation into the Big Four, nationalization, and the beginning of dieselization. He was set to be scrapped until Donald decided to bring him to Sodor with him. Upon their arrival, Douglas became increasingly worried that he would be caught and sent home for scrap. He had a run in with a brakevan named Dimitri and managed to get the brake coach mixed up with the front of the express train. Donald suggested switching tenders, but they were caught by the Fat Controller. Douglas then confessed that he was the engine that wasn't supposed to be on Sodor. Shortly afterwards, he visited his brother Donald at the works and attempted to calm him down after Donald began ranting about their situation. Douglas thanked Donald for his bravery for smuggling him over and promised to do the same for another engine if need be.

The next day, Douglas helped James up Gordon's Hill after James stated he was ill. Douglas managed to get to the hill before realizing the brakevan he was pushing was actually Dimitri. But by the time he realized this, it was too late. He accidentally crushed Dimitri to death and ran over his remains. Douglas returned to the sheds with James feeling incredibly guilty. This accident had some severe consequences, as Douglas was arrested and taken in for community service for manslaughter. Douglas and James were released 8 days later and were immediately confronted by Splatter and Dodge. Splatter managed to capture James, but Douglas managed to avoid Dodge. He escaped to the scrapyard where he came across Oliver, an engine escaping from scrap. Douglas agreed to help him escape, but the two were confronted by Dodge. Dodge chased the two across the Vicarstown bridge. They managed to make it to Knapford Sheds where Dodge bumped into Duck causing him, Duck, and Splatter to crash into the back of the shed. Bewildered, traumatized, and beyond confused, Douglas decided to get Oliver to safety. He finally met up with Thomas, Edward, Gordon, and Percy at Knapford Station where he informed them of Duck's demise. He then took Percy and Toad to help Duck out of the sheds. After helping Duck, Douglas and Donald were recognized as official members of the North Western Railway and Douglas was officially purchased, becoming the Railway's Number 10. He was also given a nameplate on the middle of his boiler on each side.

## Personality

Douglas is a lot more emotional than his twin and has an even worse temper. He feels very strongly about certain things and his mind has been heavily affected due to his treatment from BR and the trauma he experienced when Duck was shoved into the shed. He also feels indebted to his twin after he was smuggled over and will stop at nothing to repay the favor. He did so in a way by rescuing Oliver and knew that Donald would do the same thing. Despite being the same age, Douglas seems to look at Donald like a mentor due to being more emotionally mature and wise. Douglas only hopes that he can control his emotions and insecurities as the aftermath of Boomer's Reign starts to take affect.

## Basis

Douglas is based on a Caledonian Railway (CR) McIntosh 812 Class 0-6-0 goods engine.

## Livery

Douglas is painted in a black livery and sports the number 10. His number is painted yellow with red lining and his tender has red and white lining.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Sodor Then and Now 9: The Caledonian Engines (S1, E9)
* Sodor Then and Now 10: Boomer's Reign (S1, E10)

## Trivia

* GTSH did not acquire Douglas until the summer of 2017.
* Before Douglas was acquired, the initial plan was to have Douglas go missing in canon until GTSH could acquire one.
* GTSH prefers Donald over Douglas.
* GTSH initally wanted a Tomy/Hit Toys Douglas but was forced to settle with a Trackmaster one.
* Douglas was initially going to rescue Oliver in 1967, not in 1959.
* Douglas was decided to be the more emotional twin when GTSH decided to differentiate the twins.
* Douglas came to life 35 minutes after Donald, making him slightly younger.