Tennant

**Tennant**, also known by the nicknames **Ten** or **Diesel 10**, is a main character in *Sudrian Steam*. He is brought to Sodor after Henry had an accident with some trucks and needed repairs. At first he was rude to the engines, with a bad attitude, but after crashing Gordon's express one day, and being told off by the controller, he was sent to work permanently at the Killdane Ironworks, where his attitude improved, and he regrets how he acted. Currently, Tennant is trying to make amends with the other engines he was rude to.

## Personality

At first, Tennant was rude, arrogant and mean to the other engines, especially steam engines. However, after being relocated to the Killdane Ironworks, he has become lot more humble and matured with a better attitude. He has apologised to the other engines for his previous actions and has made amends, despite some not accepting his apologies. He is working on becoming a better and kinder engine.

## Series Overview

### Season 1

#### "The Long Game"

Tennant first appears arriving on the Island of Sodor, puffing through Crovans Gate. He arrives at Knapford Station and introduces himself to The Fat Controller. A few minutes later he leaves to begin work.

Over the next few days, Tennant works hard and gets all his jobs done on time. However whohe is extremely rude to other engines, harassing and bullying Gordon, Stanley, Percy, Donald, Thomas and many others.

The next day, Tennant arrives at Knapford Station with the intention of bumping into James' passenger coaches as revenge for how he spoke to him. However, he bumps into Gordon's express coaches instead, heavily damaging them. Later on, BoCo arrives to clear up the mess, and The Fat Controller scolds Tennant for his actions and decides to relocate him to the Killdane Ironworks so he can improve his attitude. Tennant then sulks slowly away.

Over the next couple of days, Tennant can be seen working really well at the Ironworks, doing all his jobs on time and working to improve his attitude. He then begins to scold the Ironworks twins for not doing their jobs properly.

#### "Great Western Bluebells"

Tennant is idling at the Ironworks, reflecting on his actions when he first arrived. He feels foolish and wishes to make amends with the engines he wronged the most. Harry and Herbert then arrive, who notice their friend looking upset and ask him what's wrong. He replies with hostility and tells them he's fine. They then leave to go collect a train, leaving Tennant alone.

The next day, Stepney arrives at the Ironworks and meets Tennant. He introduces himself and the two have a short yet awkward conversation. Tennant tells Stepney the Ironworks twins had left to go collect a train and asks why he wanted to see them. Stepney said he wanted to set things straight and put the past in the past. After he leaves, Tennant decides to do what he's doing and go make amends with Gordon and James.

That evening Tennant, 'Arry, and Bert arrive at Knapford Station. Stepney and the Ironworks twins make up with each other and they leave shortly after. Tennant tells Gordon that James accepted his apology, and that they should start fresh and become friends. Gordon simply laughs in his face and tells him that he wrecked his coaches, and that they'll never be friends. Gordon then leaves, with Tennant leaving shortly after.

## Appearances

### Sudrian Steam

#### Season 1

* "The Long Game"
* "Great Western Bluebells"
* "Summer Massacre '96"