Bertie

**Bertie** is a red bus who works alongside Thomas' Branch Line. He is owned by Sodor Roadways.

## Biography

Bertie is friendly and ready to help anyone in need. However, he can be quite cheeky and can even be boastful about himself, especially to Thomas, always joking around and teasing him about their races. He can sometimes be quite grumpy, as whenever he breaks down or gets stuck, he grumbles about it. He is always, however, easy-going and cheerful to everyone he sees. Unlike Bulgy, Bertie respects the railway and its engines.

After Thomas became stuck in a snowdrift in January 1926, Bertie came to rescue Thomas' passengers. He later raced Thomas after claiming he was the faster of the two but lost after having to stop at a traffic light.

When Thomas' fireman did not come into work, Bertie promised to help his passengers catch Edward's train. However, he was late at the junction and missed him at the station. Bertie chased after Edward and almost caught him at the next station, but arrived just as he left. Due to being able to climb hills better than him, Bertie finally caught up to Edward at the third station. Edward apologised to Bertie for the chase and the passengers cheered at him.

When the Viaduct was being repaired, the Main Line engines were delayed in bringing Thomas his passengers, thus making Thomas late in meeting Bertie at the stations along the branch. Bertie teased Thomas about being slow because of this and even challenged him to another race, but had to eat his words after breaking down. Thomas took his passengers home and called for help at the next station. When he was repaired, Bertie apologised to Thomas for teasing him and thanked him for helping his passengers.

## Basis

Bertie is based on an AEC Regal "T Class" London Country Area bus.

## Livery

Bertie is painted in the common red livery of buses in the United Kingdom, mostly famously used by London Transport. His interior is red-colored with scarlet red seats.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Thomas, Terence and the Snow *(not named; does not speak)*
* Thomas and Bertie
* Tenders and Turntables *(cameo)*
* Thomas' Christmas Party

### Season 2

* Bertie's Chase
* The Runaway *(mentioned)*
* Percy’s Promise *(cameo)*
* Better Late Than Never
* Edward's Exploit *(does not speak)*
* Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree *(cameo)*
* Thomas, Percy and the Dragon *(cameo)*

### Season 3

* Gordon and the Famous Visitor *(cameo)*
* Thomas Gets Bumped
* Trust Thomas
* Donald's Duck *(does not speak)*
* Thomas, Percy and the Post Train *(cameo)*
* Mavis *(cameo)*
* Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party
* Tender Engines *(cameo)*
* Bulgy *(does not speak)*
* Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure *(cameo)*

### Season 4

* Thomas and the Special Letter *(mentioned)*
* Stop Thief! *(does not speak)*
* Mind that Bike *(does not speak)*

### Season 5

* Lady Hatt's Birthday Party
* Busy Going Backwards *(cameo)*

### Season 6

* Harvey to the Rescue
* Thomas the Jet Engine
* James and the Red Balloon *(cameo)*

### Season 7

* Harold and the Flying Horse *(cameo)*
* Three Cheers for Thomas

### Season 11

* Wayward Winston
* Thomas’ Shortcut

### Season 13

* Who's Geoffrey?
* Very Important Sheep
* Thomas the Babysitter
* Two Wheels Good
* The Other Side of the Mountain

### Season 14

* Sodor’s Legend of the Lost Treasure
* The Way She Does It *(does not speak)*
* The Big Freeze

### Season 15

* Hasty Hannah
* Unscheduled Stops

## Gallery

Bertie’s current design and livery (1925-present)
## Trivia

* Bertie is one of twelve characters, as well as the only sentient non-rail vehicle, to appear in every season. He also has the most appearances out of all of the sentient non-rail vehicles in the series.