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Old Coaches

## Bio

The **old coaches** have a few personalities some of them can be very kind and sweet, while others can be very stuck up and lazy. After their working life on Sodor some of whom were kind were sent off to Railway Museums to be static displays, two of them who were rude and lazy were turned into head houses. And as for the one's without faces still remain in service to this day, as being such a novelty to the northwestern railway's earlier days.

## Basis

The old coaches are based on the Great Northern Railway ‘Metropolitan’ carriage, no. 903.

## Appearances

### Season 0

* Edwards Express
* Coaches and Quarrels
* Toby and the Old Coaches

## Trivia

* Despite the old coaches still being present in the current day series this wiki pages for the old coaches with faces only.
Michael

## Bio

**Michael** was one of the original coffee pot engines that ran what is now known as Thomas's branchline.

## Basis

He is an 0-4-0VBT "Coffee Pot" built by Sir Topham Hatt, same as Glynn

## Trivia

* Michael is named after Michael White one of the writers for Thomason Friends and one of the members of the fandom.
* His name also comes from Useful's uncle Michael.
Dart

## Bio

**Dart** works at the Vicarstown Dieselworks supporting and assisting Den. The two have worked together for so long that Dart can often guess what Den is thinking before he can get it out himself. Although not so much the thinker of the duo, he is usually the doer and can be the chattier of the two. He quickly buzzes about the Dieselworks, occasionally bashing, crashing and clanging into things. He can be heard to grumble "Dizzy Diesels!" when something goes wrong. Dart is very able in his work and a valuable team player. Despite being small in size, he is feisty and fast. Dart also likes jokes, sometimes to the annoyance of the other Diesels. If feeling bothered (particularly by the steam engines), Dart is far from devious, but can get grumpy, gruff, irritable, cantankerous and sometimes cheeky too, but otherwise he is the quick-witted assistant of the Dieselworks.

## Basis

Dart is based on the 0-4-0 diesel-hydraulic shunter no. 3207 "Leys" built by W. G. Bagnall.

## Voice Actor

* Enterprising Engine 93
Useful Engine 11

**Useful Engine 11** is the creator, director, head writer, and voice actor for Really Useful Engines

## Voices

* Thomas
* Oliver
* D199
* Richard
* Stewart
* John (Standard Gauge)
* Anthony
* Ethan
* Mighty Mac
* Culdee
* Bert
* Nigel
* The Small Controller
* Inspector 3
* Eagle's Driver
* Skarloey's Driver
* MSR Stanley's Firemen
* Toad (o*riginally*)

## Episodes Written

### Season 0

* Sodor & Mainland Engines
* Wellsworth & Suddery Engines
* Coffee Pot Engines
* Little Blue Engines
* An Alfred story.
* Careless Croven
* Fly like an Eagle
* Sent Away
* James First Day
* A story about the Marklin engine
* Maintenance
* The Transporter
* Thomas’ Tribute
* 70 Anniversary

### Season 1

* Thomas Helps Out
* A Brotherly Bond
* Daisy and the dairy
* The Other coach
* Rosie’s Revamp
* An old Friend
* Flora and the Railcar
* A Hard worker
* Oliver’s Helpful Freight Car
* Rebeca’s Mentor
* Thumper finds a Part.
* Plowing Through the Snow
* Gordon’s Grudge
* Christmas and Delays
* That's what friends are For

## YouTube Channel

* https://www.youtube.com/@UsefulEngine11
Harold

## Bio

**Harold** is very proud of being able to fly and the speed and versatility this gives him. He somewhat tended to be cocky, as he believed that "railways are slow and quite out of date". This caused a bit of rivalry between him and the engines, particularly Percy and he is usually nicknamed "whirlybird" for that, but he usually got his comeuppance in the end. Sometimes, he finds himself in need of Percy's help after he teases him for being slow. Despite this, he still works hard and deep down, he knows that the engines on the Fat Controller's railway, including Percy, are just as useful as he is. He is always helpful and highly alert whenever there is an emergency, especially on patrol. Because of this, he remains a friend to the railway. Since joining the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre, he has acted a lot more mature and almost never teases the engines. He takes his job as part of the team very seriously and continues to remain on patrol.

## Basis

Harold is a Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw with added floats.
Sixteen

## Bio

**Sixteen** was a naughty, careless, arrogant and awkward engine. He refused to take anyone's advice and it is also implied that he grew bored of his surroundings and was curious about the outside. After his accident, Wilbert has said that he hopes Sixteen has learned his lesson after being restored and given a fresh start in preservation.

## Basis

Sixteen is based on a Hunslet Austerity WD 0-6-0ST. Wilbert is another member of this class
Whitney

## Bio

**Whitney** was an engine that worked, the Wellsworth and Suddery Railway. (Abbreviated as W&SR) which was one of the original three standard gauge railways on Sodor. It was built in 1870 and operated until 1914 when it was amalgamated to form the Northwestern Railway. Whitney is very smart and uses a lot of big words though despite this not many people or engines know what she's saying and can be misunderstood.

## Basis

Whitney is a Manning Wardle K class 0-6-0STs tank engine. Her brother Wardle shares the same basis.

## Trivia

* Whitney's name comes from a girl that Useful Knew in high school.
* Her and her brother were the first two Manning Wardles ever on Sodor. The other two later on would be Billy and Charlie.
Mr. Ironsides

## Bio

**Mr. Frederick Ironsides** is the current manager of the Sodor ironworks after taking up the mantle from his father **Phil Ironsides**. He is in charge of 'Arry and Bert and making sure the deliveries get out on time and will sometimes lone Arry and Bert on odd jobs around the island. While he's not as cold as his father he is quite a hard man I'm the only one that can keep Arry and Bert in order other than Sir Topham Hatt.

## Trivia

* Mr. Ironside's first name Frederick is supposed to be a reference to Sir Frederick Aura from Enterprising Engines.
* Mr. Ironside's last name Ironsides comes from the Character Gallery episode on Mavis done by Master of the Lemmons and Hirothejapanesetrain.
* Despite him technically being an original character, he has a few elements from other original characters.
Rheneas

## Bio

**Rheneas** has been called a "gallant old engine" before and deserves such a title; he is highly determined, brave and courageous. Rheneas is a tough, committed worker despite his age and takes great responsibility in his work. He is keen to keep his friends smiling and, although he is a level-headed engine, he can be a bit of an adventurer too. Though he may often try to struggle on alone, Rheneas knows when it is time to call on the help of his friends. Nevertheless, Rheneas is always highly dedicated to the task at hand.

## Basis

Rheneas is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Dolgoch, a Fletcher Jennings Class Bb 0-4-0WT the same as Smudger and Jennings

## Appearances

### Season 0

* Maintenance
* The Transporter
* Twilight years
* Rhebeneezer
* Got Your Back

## Trivia

* Rheneas' name is Sudric for Divided waterfall.
Samson

## Bio

**Samson** is a dignified tank engine with a lot of pride for the work he does. He almost never asks for help or advice to avoid seeming inexperienced around the Island. He is also quite arrogant and boastful, believing himself to be the Island's strongest tank engine and knowing what he is doing whatever is right or wrong. While a hardworking engine, he tends to be impatient, impulsive, and overenthusiastic, which often leads to trouble. He also had a fear of fireworks, though his good friend Bradford was able to help him overcome this fear.

## Basis

Samson is based on Barclays & Co. Works No. 214 built circa 1874. This 0-4-0 saddle tank engine
Edward

## Bio

**Edward** is very kind-hearted, mature, wise and keen to help a friend in need. The small engines trust him to lend a listening ear and sympathetic advice. He is a hard worker too and always does his best to finish a job. Edward has also been the voice of reason to misguided engines. If ever an engine misbehaves or acts out, it is Edward that the Fat Controller turns to in order to soothe things out. As he runs a branch line, Edward knows the responsibilities it takes to be successful doing so, including shunting.

## Basis

Edward is based on a heavily modified Sharp, Stewart and Company "Larger Seagull" K2 class.

## Appearances

### Season 0

* A Streak of Blue
* Alled Greedy's Apples
* Edwards Express

## Trivia

* Edward came to help build the railway and after the railway was completed was repainted from red to blue.
Blister Twins

## Bio

**The Blisters** are four-wheeled diesel tractors, and each has a Lister engine. They were bought for the Arlesdale Railway's construction in 1966, and have been retained for maintenance duties by the platelaying gangs and for shunting duties at Arlesburgh.

## Basis

The Blisters are based on the Raven Glass and Eskdale Railway Cyril.

## Trivia

* The nickname given them by the staff was perhaps inevitable. It may perhaps reflect starting difficulties on cold mornings, but in no sense decries their general power and utility.
D4125

## Bio

**D4125** also known as **Old Stuck-Up** is pompous, rude and arrogant like a lot of unfriendly diesels, and believes that steam power is inferior to diesel power while also being highly stubborn as he refused to go further into the shed where the steam engines rest. He soon made himself an enemy of the steam engines, particularly James who christened the nickname "Old Stuck-Up". Boco, who was showing the diesel round, lost patience with him. Before he went home, he was supposed to be cleaned and refueled but accidentally slid into the shed and slammed through the back of the wall and was sent away in disgrace.

## Basis

Old stuck up is based on a British Rail (BR) Class 40 1Co-Co1. D261 is also members of this class.
Bulstrode

## Bio

**Bulstrode** was grumpy, rude, and always found something to complain about. Judging from the way he treated the trucks; he was not above bullying others for things beyond their control. He now resides on a beach as a children's play structure.

## Basis

Bulstrode is based on a 1920s self-propelled coastal barge.
John (Standard Gauge)

## Bio

**John** is a shunting engine who used to work over on the mainland. He's a hard worker and likes to keep things neat and tidy, but despite this he's actually very calm and collected too.

## Basis

John is based off an SR S100 USA Dock Tank, Rosie, Brad, and Kirsty share the same basis.

## Trivia

* John was made by tracksideStudios06 but was named by Useful Engine 11.
Hiro

## Bio

**Hiro** is an old steam engine who has been on Sodor for a very long time and was originally known as the "Master of the Railway". He is grand, masterful, mature, wise, very dignified, enormously kind and is able to find good in any engine he meets. He has an appreciation for serenity and order and often thinks fondly of his homeland, far away, where he was once one of the strongest engines. Hiro fell victim to neglect when waiting upon parts to arrive for him from his home country, when he began to break down and became lost. He was eventually rediscovered by Thomas, who, despite some problems in worrying about sharing the discovery of Hiro with the Fat Controller, helped Hiro to be fully restored to his former glory. Hiro continues to be gentle, wise and graceful, as well as a useful engine on the railway and a good friend to the other engines, especially Thomas.
Gertrude and Millicent

## Bio

**Gertrude and Millicent** were two of many coaches that used to work on the Mid Sodor Railway. They were used on boat trains and traveled behind Sir Handle when he was known as Falcon and used to be on his express trains. But when the railway closed, they were soon brought to the Skarloey Railway when Skarloey and Rheneas were away being mended.

## Basis

Gertrude and Millicent are based on the Talyllyn Railway's ninth and tenth carriages respectively.
Jeremy

## Bio

**Jeremy** is a jet plane who lives at the Sodor Airport. Being a light aircraft, he enjoys being able to tear through the air at speed, see things from the air that others on the ground cannot and not encountering the obstacles that a steam engine might. As such, Jeremy can have quite a proud, inflated view of himself and may inadvertently put down the usefulness of an engine friend by speaking without thinking. Jeremy will shrug off, rarely acknowledge or choose to ignore the many things that his engine friends can do that he cannot. But Jeremy has a very positive nature and is always happy to team up and lend a hand for the benefit of others, completely putting aside his one-upmanship to be a good friend.

## Basis

Jeremy is based on a 1963 BAC One-Eleven Airliner, a short distance narrow body twin engine jet built between the 1960s and 1980s.
Little Giant

## Bio

**Little Giant** is a double fairlie engine that works on the Ffestiniog Railway, and they appear to have opposed personalities: one end is an optimist, the other a pessimist.

## Basis

Little Giant is based on the Ffestiniog Railway Double Fairlie locomotive same as Mighty Mac.

## Trivia

* Little Giant was supposed to be in season 6 of Thomas and friends but like Nigel who was supposed to be a member of the pack they were dropped.
* Little Giant is the predecessor to Mighty Mac as they would be introduced three seasons later in season 9.
* Their whistles are Talylyn's pitched up. They're also the CGI versions of Mighty Mac's whistles in Thomas the Trainz Adventures.
* Little giant is it canceled character like Barry and Nigel.
Charlie

## Bio

**Charlie** has a reputation for being a really fun engine. He has an unquenchable desire for fun, games and play, and is said to have been the favorite engine of the Mainland controller. Charlie can get easily distracted by his japes, sometimes distracting others in the process. He can be pouty, huffy, and teasing at times, but he always wants everyone to be enjoying themselves. Often though, Charlie has to learn that the opinions of others, keeping calm and working hard to complete jobs foremost, are important when wanting to be a really useful engine. He has a good working relationship with Edward - often calling him "Eddie" - who is sometimes capable of taking Charlie under his wing, and Thomas, who Charlie enjoys racing and sharing in the fun with. Being a fun-loving, playful scamp, cheeky Charlie is popular at parties and fairs, is well liked by the children, and known for his youthful humour.

## Basis

Chalie is based on a Manning Wardle L Class 0-6-0ST. Billy is another member of this class.

## Appearances

### Season 1

* Thomas Helps Out
* Best Shunter takes all
* Daisy and the dairy
George

## Bio

**George** is a grumpy, bad-tempered and mean steamroller who dislikes all of the engines, even the ones who try to be nice to him. He is no friend of the railway, often heard rebelling that "railways are no good" and that they should be pulled up and turned into roads. George is happiest when he is rolling but enjoys causing bother for the engines across the island too. He is grouchy, disagreeable and his unpleasant and unfriendly attitude towards the engines and stubborn nature are often the cause of chaos and disruption.

## Basis

George is based on an Aveling-Barford R class steamroller.
Black Scorpions Gang

## Black Scorpions

### Current members

(known members) Scorpio/Sloan Foster, Diana Shane (honorary), Mechamisma/Alina Rodriguez, Sebastian Trifecta/Triiifecta, August Destiniro, Audie Destiniro

### Allies

Mortimers (formerly), The Breed, Blackfire

### Enemies

Derby, Reitred Heroes Org., Mortimers (eventually), CryptoD4wn, Michigan Government (excluding Diana Shane)

The Black Scorpions Gang, better known as Black Scorpions or BSG, is a villain organization and gang in the Derby series. The gang is led by Sloan Foster, the son of Ryan Foster.
Sir Robert Norramby

## Bio

**Sir Robert Norramby** is a railway buff and a gentleman explorer, who owns an estate on the island of Sodor. With his white beard and hair, he may seem a little eccentric, but he is an old friend of Sir Topham Hatt and has come home to the island after many years travelling the world. Sir Robert often says "I love a good surprise!". Sir Robert is a kind and caring man, but he can be stern to his engines if they misbehave. Sir Robert is always willing to do things for the benefit of others or attempt new feats, always bold with his ideas.
Patrick (Culdee Fell)

## Bio

**Patrick** who used to be known as **Lord Harry** was like Godred, he was very arrogant, pompous and reckless at first, but learned his lesson after his mountain rescue. Now, he only takes risks if absolutely necessary and is more responsible and mature than ever before.

## Basis

Patrick is based on No. 6 Padarn, an engine who worked on the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Jack

## Bio

**Jack** is brave and will not take any hassle, as seen whenever he stands up to Max and Monty when they bully him and Alfie, or when he rescued Thomas and Stephen. He is also kind and caring but tends to be rather impulsive. Despite being one of the younger members of the Pack, Jack has the makings of a good leader. He can also be a bit panicky like when Monty fell down into a mineshaft.

## Basis

Jack's basis is a Nuffield tractor, an International 454 tractor, and Foden tractor with an added front loader and enclosed cab.
Culdee Fell Railway

The **Culdee Fell Railway** (abbreviated as **CFR**), commonly known as **The Mountain Railway**, is Sodor's only rack railway. The railway's track gauge is 2ft 7 1⁄2in and it is 8 miles in length. Lord Harry Barrane is Chairman of the board, while Mr. Walter Richards acts as its current Manager.

## Engines

* Godred (*Former number one*)
* Ernest (2)
* Wilfred (3)
* Culdee (4)
* Shane Dooney (5)
* Patrick (6)
* Alaric (7)
* Eric (8)
* Miles (9)

## Rolling Stock

* Catherine
* Culdee Fell Coaches
* Avalyn
* The Truck
Rusty

## Bio

**Rusty** is a trusty, tame, friendly little diesel. He is a dedicated worker, often maintaining the line, while understanding and respecting the importance of his duties. He also has a rather distinctive two-tone horn. Rusty is quick to remind others with regards to proper conduct, particularly Duncan, who was initially very suspicious of the little diesel. But despite their arguments they both seem to make amends in the end, because of how kind and tolerant Rusty is. He has a good working relationship with both Skarloey and Peter Sam in particular. Caring, calm, and quick-thinking, Rusty is modestly a credit to the Skarloey Railway.

## Basis

Rusty is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Midlander, a Ruston 44/48HP diesel.

## Appearances

### Season 0

* Skarloey's Passengers
* Maintenance
* The Transporter (*mentioned*)
* Twilight years
* Rhebeneezer
Phillip

## Bio

**Philip** is a little diesel boxcab engine with a big personality. He is a comic character and a bit of a class clown, is very eager and full of enthusiasm, and he has an innocent, but very overblown sense of his own capabilities. Philip can be very funny, but some of the bigger engines have very little patience for the little boxcab and find him annoying. Philip is strong, fast, and likes to hurry about and can constantly boast about it. But Philip's confidence is as big, if not bigger, than anyone else's, and he is always willing to try and definitely believes in himself. His actions and attitude soon won him many new friends on Sodor - especially Thomas and Percy - but Gordon and James find his bragging a little hard to accept.

## Basis

Philip is loosely based on the Pennsylvania Railroad (PR) Class A6 "Boxcab" diesel-electric switcher.
Merrick

## Bio

**Merrick** is a sleepy gantry crane who works at the Blue Mountain Quarry. When there is no work to do, he is usually found snoring away, which can sometimes be heard loudly around the quarry, often to the amusement of the engines and workmen. But as soon as there is work to be done, Merrick is cheerily bustling about, wide awake once again and working hard, ready to swing his hook into action to load an engine's trucks with blocks of slate so that they can head over the Blondin Bridge to the cutting sheds. When he is awake, he is attentive, merry and will often wish the engines a good morning... Regardless of how they feel in the morning.

## Basis

Merrick is based on a Traveling Gantry Crane. Although his specific basis is currently unknown.
Ryan

## Bio

**Ryan** is an affable engine, who goes out of his way to be kind and is concerned when he sees others in trouble. Ryan would like to be a hero, but he is not actually as brave as he wishes he was and has a tendency to panic a little in the face of danger. It does not put him off trying though. Ryan is direct and sincere, but he has a good sense of humor too and is not above making a joke at his own expense. Ryan also appears to be somewhat of a pushover, as evidenced by how easily Daisy was able to make him do her work. He ran Thomas' branchline for a little while and then was asked to run the Harwick branch line along with Daisy.
Victor

## Bio

**Victor** used to work at the Manuel de Céspedes Sugar Mill in Cuba, until he was transferred to Sodor by boat. During his journey, the chains holding him down snapped. Upon arriving at Brendam Docks, Victor tried to tell the workmen about his problem. However, they could not understand him as he only spoke Spanish and Luke - an engine they had picked up during the journey - was lifted off of the ship first, but he accidentally bumped into Victor, causing him to roll off the deck and into the sea. Although Victor was able to land on a jetty, he was left in the seas for a very long time due to the bad weather. When it cleared out, Victor was finally lifted out of the water and was sent to the Sodor Steamworks. During that time, he decided to learn English and his first word of English was "red," as that was the color he chose to be repainted in. Victor now works at the Sodor Steamworks and is always busy finding, delivering or collecting parts and supervising activities around the yard. He works closely with Kevin, whose clumsiness often annoys Victor. He is a wise and friendly engine who is always ready to help his friends, though he does not tolerate any nonsense.

## Basis

Victor is based on Minaz No. 1173, an 0-4-0ST+PT locomotive.
James

## Bio

**James** is very proud of his splendid, red paintwork. He dislikes pulling trucks, though not to the extent that Gordon does, and is so narcissistic that he thinks himself superior to the others and can be shallow, boastful, overconfident, arrogant, cocky, prideful, naughty and vain, particularly to those who appear old-fashioned, weak, slow or dirty. This has caused him to have somewhat of a rivalry with Edward, Percy, Toby and Duck, as well as Thomas, Gordon, Henry and even Philip lately on occasion. His vanity reached the point that he tried to block Edward from a photographer's view when Edward was having his picture taken and when he tried to get his work done quick so he can take the present train. In most cases, it takes scolding from others to make his penny drop, and even then it is too late to prevent trouble. He has acted like this even before he was repainted red. However, on a number of occasions, he has found himself in need of help from those whom he has insulted and is, in the end, apologetic.

## Basis

James is based on a Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway (L&YR) Class 28. Eagle also shares this basis.

## Appearances

### Season 0

* James' First Day
* James' Special Coal

## Trivia

* Despite James being red he's been painted in many other liveries throughout his time.
* While James is based on an L&YR Class 28 he is the prototype with an extended pony truck.
* Sir Topham Hatt purchase James' after seeing how hard Eagle his brother worked.
Reg

## Bio

**Reg** is a cheery and cheeky crane who works in the Scrap Yard on Edward’s Branch Line. He can be sarcastic at times and loves to crack a joke, but he knows his scrap and works hard too. He’s seen engines come and go, and he knows where they'll end up if they aren't careful. Reg doesn't mind working with stuff that other people throw away, and can see the good in things that have been neglected. He would probably never say it about himself, but Reg is a bit of a diamond in the rough.

## Basis

Reg is a hybrid design of various diesel-powered rail-based cranes.
Belle

## Bio

**Belle** is a bold, big, blue tank engine, who is fitted with two water cannons atop her tanks, from which she can shoot water to fight fires. She also has a whistle and a big brass bell. Belle is lively, loud and proud, with a big personality. While she may come across as bolshy, highly self-assertive and overwhelming, Belle will always have the best of intentions at heart. She always wants to do her best and be the best she can be, causing her to be daring, energetic and bursting with enthusiasm. But Belle is happy to talk to any engine or vehicle and, although she may be quick to jump in with her own ideas, she always tries to understand, help and be kind to others. As a result, she is a very likable engine; even Cranky gets on with her, she gets on well with Thomas and can even hold a civil conversation with Diesel. But she works especially well with Flynn, when helping him to tackle fires and is always there to support him should he make a mistake. Although fighting fires is always at the top of her list of priorities, Belle has also been known to perform goods duties about the railway.

## Basis

Belle is based on a British Railways Standard Class 4MT tank engine with added water cannons, brass bell, and electric headlamps.
Marion

## Bio

**Marion** is very enthusiastic and likes to think of herself as well-informed. She is happy to share her knowledge, though she has had strange beliefs, such as believing that Glynn was a talking Christmas tree. She is very talkative and loves to tell stories of her discoveries. However, not all the engines prefer to stick around and hear her stories, as her nonstop repetitive speeches leave them excessively annoyed. She is also clueless at times to the point of downright idiocy, but she knows when to help a friend.

## Basis

Marion is based on a rail-mounted Marion Model 40 Revolving Steam Shovel, hence her name.

## Trivia

* Marion is the second steam shovel on the island of Sodor the first being Ned.
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Buster

## Bio

**Buster** is a hard worker with heart and commitment in what he does and he is a good dreamer. He goes about his job with glee and pride knowing all is right with the world. What Buster lacks in imagination, he makes up for with heart, commitment, and hard work. He is liked by all the machines for his wonderful enthusiasm and kindness to help with everything.

## Basis

Buster is based on an Aveling and Porter R10 class steamroller.
Mighty Mac

## Bio

**Mighty Mac** had only worked in the shunting yard on the Ffestiniog Railway. Their lack of knowledge beyond their boundaries created much conflict between the two halves (for example, which end is in charge of doing what) when they pulled their first train, which placed themselves and their passengers in great danger whilst running an important errand. But, with advice from Thomas in mind, they were able to complete their task and realize the value of working as one. Mighty has a deeper voice and is humbler, but he also bares a gentler giant side, and Mac has a higher voice and is more straightforward with what he is saying. The twins are still kind unless they feel threatened and will not be afraid to speak up for themselves.

## Basis

* Mighty Mac is based on a Ffestiniog Railway Double Fairlie engine same as Little Giant.

## Appearance

### Season 1

* An Old Friend
* Thumper Finds A Part

## Trivia

* Mighty is the '"older" of the two and the first engine to have a flick of hair excluding facial hair. Mac is the It was the younger half and first character to have freckles the second being Rosie, and the third being Kevin.
* Despite the opposing personalities of the two ends, they are technically one engine.
* Before coming to Sodor Mighty Mac used to work on the Ffestiniog Railway and used to be painted red.
* Before they appeared in season 9, they had a predecessor Little Giant Who was a canceled character from season 6.
* Mighty Mac is Useful Engine 11 favorite narrow gage engine.
Signalman

**Signalmen** work on the railways of Sodor, controlling the points and signals that send the engines to their destinations. They work in the signal-boxes. Occasionally signalmen fall asleep on the job, resulting in accidents.

## Appearances

### Season 0

* Duck and Fergus
* A Reluctant gift

## Voice Actors

* Useful Engine 11 ()
* TheSudrian ()
* ThomastheSmallEngine ()
* TheBuriedTruck (*A Reluctant Gift, Duck and Fergus*)
Alfe

## Bio

**Alfie** is a friendly machine who gets on well with his work and never minds getting dirty or mucky during jobs. He always views his work as fun.

## Basis

Alfie is based on a freelance design and does not represent a typical prototype, although he does resemble a 1960 K1C10&K excavator.

## Voice Actor

* Elliot-K-Ward (*originally*)
* Jonathan Asiamah
Rodrick

## Bio

**Rodrick** Is a blue mixed-traffic diesel engine who worked on British Railways and in 1958, and him along with the rest of his class worked in the Barrow-in-Furness area from 1962. He and some other diesel engines were alongside a signal box near an old quarry branch where Oliver, Isabel and Toad briefly hid to escape scrap. Oliver described the diesels as "*baying and growling like hounds outside*", He was also the diesel engine who called James claptrap but got his commandments by landing up in a heap of Lumps of coal and was given the nickname Lumpy despite that not being his real name any time he goes to Sodor the steam engines tease him relentlessly.

## Basis

Rodrick is based on a British Rail (BR) Class 28 Co-Bo diesel-electric engine Boco is also shares this basis.

## Trivia

* Despite being real life D5701 also known as Roderick is still alive working near the barrow area.
* This diesel engine has two names Roderick and Lumby and Useful found a way to use both.
Albert (Mid Sodor)

## Bio

**Albert** was a blue narrow gauge tank engine who worked on the Mid Sodor Railway. He was a rude and spiteful engine who thought he knew better than his fellow engines his crew and even the manager. Albert's attitude caught up with him When he ran out of water and Duke had the rescue him.

## Basis

Albert is based on Sir Haydn, a Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST the same as Sir Handle and Proteus.

## Trivia

* Albert's model is based off of the MK2 and the MK2 rebuilt instead of the final version that looks like the Reverence models of Jim and Tim and painted maroon.
Stafford

## Bio

**Stafford** is a humble, courteous little chap with a Yorkshire accent. He is a very different sort of engine from any other on the North Western Railway. This is because Stafford is an electric battery engine; he is not a steam engine or a diesel engine. Stafford is fuelled by recharging his battery, which needs to be done frequently so he can go about his work as a shunting engine. Stafford is very patient, calm and mannerly. He does not let the antics of the bigger, haughtier engines bother him too much, keeps level-headed as he goes about his day, and brushes off any troubles without much fuss. He is more than content with taking things slow and not having to travel long distances and he is more than proud to work on the Fat Controller's railway.

## Basis

Stafford is based on the North Staffordshire Railway's battery-electric No. 1.
Brad

## Bio

**Brad** was bought by the Fat Controller in 1965 to work on the expansion of Knapford Harbour. Upon completion of the work, Brad returned to the mainland, but returned shortly after when the volume of work at the Harbour necessitated his return to the Branch Line. He is cool, calm and collected – with a very slick attitude to boot.

## Basis

Brad is based off an SR S100 USA Dock Tank, Rosie, John, and Kirsty share the same basis.
Nelson

## Bio

**Nelson** is a clever, intelligent and wise ballast tractor who often feels overworked but never complains. He is proud of his paint and is happiest when he looks his best. Although he will never offer up a complaint, he is the first machine to comment on what is going wrong on the construction site.

## Basis

Nelson's front strongly resembles a Scammell 15LA ballast tractor. His rear resembles a 1927 Scammell Pioneer tractor unit.
Cranky

## Bio

**Cranky** is extremely grumpy because he is initially kept working day and night without rest. Although nowadays he is able to sleep properly, he still maintains his cranky attitude. Cranky loves teasing the engines and has an intense dislike for Salty's stories. He rarely pays attention due to his perpetual bad temper. According to Big Mickey, throughout all the years he has been at the docks, Cranky has never said a single word to him. Although he has a serious and typically unflinching demeanor, Cranky has shown that despite his cynicism, he is able to have fun. However, he often attempts to hide signs that he is enjoying something to try and keep his grumpy image. These usually go fairly poorly, but on numerous occasions he actively chooses to join in the fun and not hide anything.

## Basis

Cranky is based on photographic references of various cranes from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Mapusaurus

Mapusaurus compared to the average man (Prehistoric Wildlife)

A very large carnivorous dinosaur, could prey on sauropods, like its other, more famous, relatives. It lived not to far off from Giganotosaurus.

It was featured in, Planet Dinosaur, Walking with Dinosaurs (Chased by dinosaurs special, inaccurately called Giganotosaurus.)
Brachiosaurus

Brachiosaurus compared to the average man (Prehistoric Wildlife)

Arguably the most famous sauropod, for its appearance in Jurassic Park. It visually is a unique dinosaur. It didn't look too similar to its look in Jurassic Park, as that was more based off Giraffatitan, but passed off as Brachiosaurus.

It was featured in, Walking with Dinosaurs.
Flora

## Bio

**Flora** is a docile little steam tram working on the Island of Sodor. She mainly works the Great Waterton Tramway with her tram car, which is her pride and joy, that she uses to perform passenger duties. Although she is, at times, quiet or even timid, she often greets other engines with a sunny smile. She is always cheerful to work, but she can be concerned about speaking up right away if there's a problem. This happens when she keeps on agreeing with Thomas, despite him doing wrong things. She is happy to work on Sodor and is warmly fond of Toby, Sodor's other steam tram. They even led the first annual Great Waterton parade together, not long after meeting each other.

## Basis

Flora is based on a 1904 Moseley Road Tramway steam tram from Birmingham.

## Trivia

* Despite her being a standard gauge engine Floor's basis in real life is actually narrow gage.
Mr. Percival

## Bio

**Mr. Peregrine Percival,** nicknamed "the **Thin Controller**", is the current manager of the Skarloey Railway. Much like Sir Topham Hatt, Peregrine is a firm but fatherly figure to the Skarloey engines and his stern, compact attitude and work ethic is only what's best for the railway.

## Voice Actor

* Jason's Junction

## Trivia

* Mr. Percival is the fifth controller who's ran the Skarloey Railway the first four being Mr. Mack, Sir Handel Brown, Sir Handel Brown II, and Mr. Peter Sam.
* Mr. Percival became the controller in 2005 and five and one of his first decisions as controller was buying a new engine to help take vacationers up to the mountains thus being Mighty Mac.
Rex

## Bio

**Rex** is a cocky green miniature engine with a strong sense of humour. He is a hard worker and is the natural leader of the little railway engines (in spite of the fact that Mike prefers to think he’s the leader). Rex is very proud of his railway and a great friend to the other engines, but he cannot help teasing Mike to stop him getting too full of himself. Most of the time Mike manages to return the banter, but sometimes he gets a little wound up. Luckily Rex is very good at helping Mike see the funny side again and is generally kindhearted and friendly.

## Basis

Rex is based off of the Raven Glass and Eskdale Railways River Esk
Fred Pelhay

## Bio

**Fred Phelhay** is troublesome and delights in the engines' misfortune, as he is seen laughing at Oliver after his mishap with the turntable. He is S.C.Ruffey right hand truck and when he's not around Rickety takes his spot. While Scruffy is in charge of all the trucks on Sodor when he's not around and nowhere near the coaling plant Fred is first in command of the coal trucks on Sodor. But can find the task hard when he has another fellow coal truck such as Hector hovering over him.
Arlesdale Railway

The **Arlesdale Railway** (also called the **"Small Railway"**) is a 15"-gauge railway running from Arlesburgh along the old route of the Mid Sodor Railway for some 10 miles to Arlesdale. The ownership of this railway is shared by a consortium consisting of the management of the North Western, Skarloey and Culdee Fell railways.

## Engines

* Rex
* Bert
* Mike
* Frank
* Jock
* Sigrid of Arlesdale
* Blister Twins

## Humans

* The Small Controller
* Ivan Farrier
Godred

## Bio

**Godred** was very arrogant, supercilious and reckless; Culdee speculated that this was due to the nature of his naming. He believed that nothing bad could ever happen to him and put too much faith into his automatic brakes, believing that they would save him if he was ever in the face of danger. Despite all warnings, Godred never learned sense, and paid the price when he met his unfortunate demise on the mountain.

## Basis

Godred was based on No. 1 L.A.D.A.S, an engine who worked on the Snowden Mountain Railway.

## Trivia

* Godred was named after King Godred who protected the island from invaders and was the king of Ulfsted Castel.
Bill and Ben

## Bio

**Bill and Ben** are Sodor's most mischievous saddle tank engine twins, who have great fun in teasing and playing jokes on other engines of the railway. They enjoy attention and love taking visitors and being photographed. They tend to work together, like most twins, but even this youthful pair can have their arguments among themselves and can squabble with one another - particularly about whose fault one of their follies was. They are highly prone to playing tricks and being cheeky. There is no real harm to them, but even Edward admits that they are maddening at times. Bill appears to be the quicker-witted leader, while Ben seems to be the follower of the pair.

## Basis

Bill and Ben are based on the Bagnall 0-4-0STs "Alfred" and "Judy".
Colin

## Bio

**Colin** is a chipper, cheerful, canal-side crane who works at the Wharf. While he isn’t the largest crane or the strongest, Colin's determination and skill make him fast and efficient. He prides himself on always knowing the right lifting speed for the right load. Colin is a good friend to all and always looks on the bright side of the Wharf!

Colin is lonely deep inside, as he is fixed in place at the Wharf. He feels left out of some of the fun that the narrow gauge engines have. The engines bring him news from around the Island. He’s always fascinated hearing about events that happen in other places.

## Basis

Colin seems to be based off of this 100 Ton Steam Crane design that is Commonly used in Alexandra Docks in Grimsby.
Emily

## Bio

**Emily** is kind, friendly and always sensitive to the other engines' feelings however, Emily can tend to get into trouble because of her fussy and bossy attitude, but she is nicer than she lets on. She seems to want to strive to be one of the best, and it sometimes causes mishaps, though she usually makes up for her mistakes when she realizes her errors.

## Basis

Emily is based on a Great Northern Railway (GNR) 1003 class Stirling Single 4-2-2.
The Snow Machine

## Bio

**The Snow Machine** is used to blow huge snowdrifts away. It can be a nuisance, as Gordon once found out when trying to puff clear a tunnel portal, only to be buried in snow loosened by the sound.

## Basis

It is currently unknown if The Snow Machine has any specific basis due to its limited appearances, however it is most likely a freelance design.
Kirsty

## Bio

**Kirsty** is a friendly little tank engine; she loves trying to be helpful when she can. She can be a little worrier, a funny drama queen, she likes to make her friends happy, always tries to make a good joke, even though she doesn't mean to be funny, but everyone loves the way she is. She doesn't like it when everyone talks about her behind her buffers, she hates it when bigger engines tease her, and forcing her to do things, she can get upset quite easily. She always wanted to travel different places, but she would feel worried being alone. But no matter what happens in her life, she will always keep on trying again and again and towards her future.

## Basis

Kirsty is based off an SR S100 USA Dock Tank, Rosie, Brad, and John share the same basis.

## Trivia

* Kirsty is the train persona of RosietheCutie1995.
* Kirsty's whistle is Gordon's whistle from all engines go, which is an alternate version of Fergus's whistle. Gerry's from the Mid Sodor also shares the same whistle.
Jim

## Bio

**Jim** was a green narrow gauge tank engine who worked on the Mid Sodor Railway. He originally did odd jobs until he was given the job of pulling the horse and cart, a goods train that would take two hours to stop to stop to drop off and pick up goods just like a horse and cart. Jim was one of three engines to be sold in 1936 along with Albert and Tim due to the railway's financial burdens.

## Trivia

* Jim's model is based off of the trainz version instead of the Rev. W Awdrey's own model.
Frank

## Bio

**Frank** is often described as being inclined to be grumpy and becomes irritable quite easily, especially when he feels left out of things. When in a bad mood, Frank tends to be uncooperative, leading to mishaps such as his incident with the shed wall. Though he may have a bad attitude at times, Frank knows the importance of friendship and teamwork and will always help a friend in need.

## Basis

Frank is based on Perkins, an engine who works on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
TheBuriedTruck

TheBuriedTruck is a voice actor for Really Useful Engines and the writer of many of the season 0 episodes.

## Voices

* Henry
* Dustin
* Dudley
* Clarence
* Trevor
* Mr. Conductor
* Alled Greedy's Driver
* A Signalman (*A Reluctant Gift, Duck and Fergus*)

## Story's Written

* A Streak of Blue
* Alled Greedy’s Apples
* Edwards Express
* Thomas’ Trick
* Terrence and the trucks
* Push-Pull Percy
* James’ Special Coal
* Coaches and quarrels
* A Ring of a Bell
* Skarley’s Passengers
* Draft Dodger
* Duck Keep’s Quite
* A Model Engine
* Percy’s Ploy
* Wilfred Whistles
* Culdee’s Liberty’s
* The Importance of Being Ernest
* Hats Off to Culdee
* On Shed-ule
* Hay
* Daisy Does it Better
* Spilt Fuel
* Mavis’ Special
* Thomas and Mavis
* Boco Takes a Stand
* Toby and the Famous Engine
* A Fright for the Twins
* Dudley the Vagrant Engine
* Running on the Spot
* A Reluctant Gift
* Rhebenzer
* Don’t Cross Duck
* Company for Boco
* Enough About railway Engines
* Harbor Days
* James the Utility Engine
* Headboards
* Fireman Percy
* Frank Pulls Through
* Bloomer the Vintage Engine
* Bothering Boco
* Pushing Daisy
* The Flying Scotts
* Wilbert’s Way
* Emma’s Error
* Charity Coach
* Daisy's Deed
* Christmas Coaching
* Tall Tales
* Change of Pace
* Dereck and the Manor
* Demons
* Duck and Fergus
* The 13th Van.
* Awake and Alert
* Aurthur and Clarence
* Murdoch's Whistle
* Records
* The Tender

## Shorts

* Edward's Resolve
* Morris’ Verdict

## Trivia

* A good chunk of TheBuriedTruck's original stories make up season 0.
* TheBuriedTruck voices characters like Dudley and Clarence, however the audio is already prerecorded from his narration's folder on Google Drive.
Jennings

## Bio

**Jennings** was a narrow-gauge tank engine who worked on the Mid Sodor Railway. She was painted blue when she arrived but decided to get her coat changed into red instead. She is kind, gentle, and very quick on her wheels. But has pity for her brother Smudger who sets at the back of the shed providing light and heat for the shed that she sleeps in.

## Basis

Jennings is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Dolgoch, a Fletcher Jennings Class Bb 0-4-0WT same as Rheneas and Smudger.

## Trivia

* Jennings is named after Fletcher Jennings himself the man who built her Rheneas and Smudger.
* Useful Engine 11 decided to make Jennings a female as he thought he would add a bit of diversity, and it did sound female.
* With the notion that she is female she is the second female narrow gage engine the first being Millie.
* Jennings has warned two liveries in her time working on the Mid Sodor, Blue and Red.
Flying Scotsman

## Bio

**Flying Scotsman** is a polite and proud engine; however he can be pompous and somewhat smug, similar to his brother Gordon. Despite being friendly with Thomas and giving him a pep talk, he thought that no famous engines came from Sodor and indicated that he viewed Sudrian engines with low expectations. He later changed his mind after seeing the Sudrian engines competing at the Great Railway Show, realizing they were made of "sterner stuff" than he initially believed.

Flying Scotsman has a common sibling relationship with Gordon, and enjoys teasing him, referring to him as his "little brother" to annoy him, using his catchphrase as his own, or bragging about being invited to the Great Railway Show. He does care for him though, as shown when Gordon was overheating during the race and Flying Scotsman urgently warned him to stop.

## Basis

Flying Scotsman is an LNER Gresley A3 which his brother Gordon is also based off of. The actual Flying Scotsman is preserved at the National Railway Museum in York as part of the UK National Collection.

## Appearances

### Season 0

* Toby and the Famous Engine
* The Flying Scotts (*mentioned*)