Emily

**Emily** is a Stirling Single tender engine who has a big heart and acts as a sisterly figure to the other engines despite being fussy and impulsive at times. Following her rescue of Gordon from a collapsing bridge and James, Percy and Rebecca from a derailment, she was rewarded with being appointed safety engine, gaining her number with it.

## Biography

Emily was purchased by Sir Topham Hatt I to have restored for Sodor Day. Emily proved to be kind-hearted, as she was the only engine concerned about Henry when he was ill due to leaky tubes, she stuck up for Salty when Thomas and Percy were teasing him.

However, Emily has proven to be a nuisance on occasion as she bossed everyone about when they were clearing up after a storm, Thomas when he was taking passengers and Percy when he was shunting trucks. When pulling the express for the first time, Emily was determined to keep to Gordon's timing. Unfortunately, she became impatient and ran out of water.

Later on she was assigned to the Flour Mill, while James was assigned to the Misty Valley Branch Line, primarily the Black Loch. James told her that there was a monster in the Loch. She had trouble with the Flour Mill and ended up crashing some trucks off the line. She was later reassigned to the Misty Valley Branch Line replacing James. She discovered that the monster was just a family of seals and she is presumed to still work the line as it has never been stated otherwise.

When Thomas had to stay at Knapford Sheds, Emily did not like his company at first as she did not want any noise; she just wanted some sleep. However, she learned how comfortable it is to have the company of friends, missing Thomas when he did not return to the sheds. Originally disappointed once Tidmouth Sheds was rebuilt, she was delighted to find that the shed had gained a seventh berth and she was transferred there to be with her new shed mates.

## Personality

Emily was introduced as being kind, caring, helpful, mature, compassionate and always sensitive to others' feelings. If she wrongs someone, knowingly or not, she is quick to apologise.

From the eighth to the sixteenth series, however, Emily experienced a personality change, developing a habit of being fussy, bossy, rebellious and rude to others. She strove to be the best and sometimes caused mishaps, but always made up for them when she realised her errors.

From King of the Railway onwards, Emily has been portrayed more closely to her original personality, along with subtler shades of overconfidence. She often acts as a voice of reason, particularly when James gets too big for his wheels, or when a friend needs moral support. Recently, she has also been shown to be adaptable, able to think of a plan in a moment's notice. She is somewhat prone to jealousy or feelings of inadequacy, often longing for more excitement in her life when she hears of others' adventures, or for the same talents as them.

## Technical Details

### Basis

Emily is based on a Great Northern Railway G3 Stirling Single 4-2-2. Designed by Patrick Stirling in 1870 with 8ft 1in driving wheels and outside cylinders, they were specifically built for high speed expresses between London and York. These locomotives were capable of hauling 280 ton trains at 50 mph, though they could reach 85 mph on lighter services. A total of 53 were built at Doncaster between 1870 and 1895, in three series introduced in 1870, 1884 and 1894 respectively; the last was withdrawn in 1916. The only surviving member of her class (No. 1) is on display at the National Railway Museum. The locomotive in preservation carried a small capacity Sturrock tender, which was given in its first restoration in 1910. Recently, a derelict original Stirling Single tender used as a water and sludge carrier was found in Peterborough and, after restoration, was paired with the locomotive in 2014.

### Livery

Emily is painted emerald green with yellow lining and brass fittings. She has chocolate coloured running-boards and her buffers were originally bronze, but have since turned silver.

## Appearances

### Season 3

* Fireman for the Night (*cameo*)
* Daisy and the Cows (*cameo*)
* Engine Who
* New Hope for Caroline (*cameo*)
* The Past Is In The Past (*cameo*)
* Inexperienced (*cameo*)
* Fear (*cameo*)
* The Spiteful Brake Van (*cameo*)
* NWR 100 (*cameo*)
* Emily and the Trespasser
* Bertie the Rail Bus (*cameo*)
* William (*cameo*)
* Heavy Goods (*cameo*)
* Diesel Returns (*cameo*)
* A Kyndley Christmas

### Season 4

* The Fishy Smell (*cameo*)
* Derek (*cameo*)
* Thomas the Cheeky Tank Engine (*does not speak*)
* The First Visit (*cameo*)
* Gordon and the Pigs
* Rumours and Reveals (*cameo*)
* A Christmas Wish
* New Year, New Life

### Season 5

* Goodbye Percy (*does not speak*)
* Who's The Favourite? (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*cameo*)
* The Legacy Of Glynn The Coffee Pot Engine (*cameo*)

### Season 6

* Percy and the Queen (*does not speak*)
* The Last Mail Run
* Pip and the Trucks (*cameo*)
* Philip and the Windy Runaway (*cameo*)
* Slow Down, Gordon! (*cameo*)
* A Christmas Gift for Percy (*cameo*)

### Season 7

* Toby's Easter Egg Hunt (*cameo*)
* Thomas and Percy's Field Trip
* Percy "Spots" James
* Bill and Ben's Christmas Rescue (*cameo*)

### Season 8

* Lobster on the Line (*cameo*)
* Cottage for Sale (*cameo*)

### Season 9

* Philip's Royal Rescue
* Gordon and the Bluebell Railway (*cameo*)
* Percy and the Express
* Christmas Day Emergency!

### Season 10

* Geoffrey and the Trucks (*cameo*)
* Elizabeth (*cameo*)
* Seasons E-Greetings? (*cameo*)

### Season 11

* Really Useful Engine (*cameo*)
* Abagail the 'Quiet' Carriage
* Flora's Grudge (*cameo*)
* Diesel's Christmas Carol (10th anniversary remake)

### Season 12

* Ballast Train (*does not speak*)
* Gordon's Fallout (*cameo*)
* A Cranky New Year! (*music video cameo*)

### Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends

#### Series 1

* Thomas and Timothy (*cameo*)
* Cursed Coaches (*cameo*)
* Bertie's Guaranteed Connection (*cameo*)

#### Series 3

* Emily's Army
* Stop and Smell the Flowers