How old is edward from thomas and friends

Unlike most characters, Edward is not directly based upon any particular class of locomotive. The Reverend W. Awdry had stated that Edward is based on a heavily modified Sharp, Stewart and Co. "Larger Seagull", supplied to the Furness Railway in 1896.

Sodor "historian" Martin Clutterbuck notes that Edward bears a close resemblance to a LNER D3/4 "Glen" (NBR Reid Class K) 4-4-0 from the London and North Eastern Railway. At any rate, the Reverend W. Awdry used an engine of this class to represent Edward on his model railway.

Crovan's Gate modifications to be seen are making the rear splasher flush with the cab, new cab windows as opposed to cutaway, and new cab lookouts as opposed to the round originals.

Edward is painted NWR blue with the NWR red and yellow lining and the number "2" painted on his tender sides in bright yellow with a red border. In the Railway Series, he carries two builder's plates on the sides of his cab.

It can be assumed that, before arriving on Sodor, Edward was painted in the Furness Railway's red livery with the letters "FR" written in yellow on his tender sides and black wheels.

This article is about the characters who appear in Thomas & Friends (the television series). For the characters who appear in the Railway Series, see List of characters in The Railway Series.

Facing the camera: Trevor, Bertie, Edward, James, Donald, Douglas, Percy, Thomas, Duck, Toby. Facing away: Diesel, Bill, Ben. In the middle: The City of Truro.

The following article is a list of characters from the British television series Thomas & Friends.

Standard gauge engines[edit]

The main cast[edit]

The Eight Famous Engines[edit]

• Thomas (voiced by Ben Small in Hero of the Rails and Series 18, John Hasler in The Adventure Begins and Series 24 in the UK, Martin Sherman in Hero of the Rails and Series 18 and Joseph May in The Adventure Begins and Series 24 in the US; voiced by Meesha Contreas in the US and Aaron Barashi in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a blue anthropomorphic tank engine who works on the North Western Railway, and is number 1. He initially worked as the station pilot at the Big Station. After helping rescue James from a nasty accident, Thomas was rewarded with two faithful coaches, Annie and Clarabel, and permanently assigned to the Ffarquhar Branch Line. His original catchphrases are "Cinders and ashes!", "Bust my buffers!", "Botheration!" and "Fizzling fireboxes!". In Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, his brand new catchphrases are "Here comes Thomas!", "All engines go!", "Aww, bolts!", "Rusty Rail spikes!" and "Chugga-chugga whoo-hoo!". He is based on the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway E2 class.
• Edward (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and William Hope in the US) is an old blue mixed-traffic tender engine who runs his own branch line with BoCo, which travels from Wellsworth to Brendam, and is number 2. He is one of the oldest engines on Sodor and is occasionally made fun of for his age. After a berth at Tidmouth Sheds was destroyed, Edward moved to Wellsworth Sheds. According to Awdry, a locomotive very like Edward is in the Glasgow Museum of Transport. This locomotive is GNSR Class F 'Gordon Highlander'.
• Henry (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is a green mixed-traffic tender engine who works on the Main Line, and is number 3. He was originally a prototype engine that needed special Welsh coal to operate properly. Following an accident while pulling the Flying Kipper, Henry was rebuilt, giving him a new shape and greater reliability, eliminating the need for the expensive special coal. Henry moved from Tidmouth Sheds to Vicarstown Sheds in order to be closer to his work. He is based on an LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0.
• Gordon (voiced by Keith Wickham in Hero of the Rails and Series 24 in the UK and Kerry Shale in Hero of the Rails and Series 24 in the US; voiced by Neil Crone in the US and Will-Harrison Wallace in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a big blue tender engine who works on the Main Line, and is number 4. He is one of the fastest and strongest engines on Sodor and his main task is to pull the railway's express train. At times, this leads him to feel superior. He's mainly used for passenger duties but has occasionally pulled goods trains, much to his disliking, as he believes that these are below him. He is Flying Scotsman's brother. From the twenty-second series, he shares this duty with Rebecca. His catchphrases are "Hurry, hurry, hurry!", "Express coming through!" and "Oh, the indignity!". He is based on an LNER Gresley Classes A1 and A3.
• James (voiced by Keith Wickham in Hero of the Rails and Series 21, Rob Rackstraw in The Adventure Begins and Series 24 in the UK version, Kerry Shale in Hero of the Rails and Series 18 in the US version; voiced by Luke Marty in the US and Tom Dussek in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a red anthropomorphic mixed-traffic tender engine who works on the North Western Railway, usually on the Main Line, and is number 5. He is proud of his splendid red paintwork, but tends to be vain, boastful, and overconfident, and does not like getting dirty. Despite being a mixed-traffic engine, he does not like pulling trucks and feels superior to the others except the big engines. His catchphrase is "Heeere's James!". He speaks with a Cockney Londoner accent in the UK and with an American accent in the US. He is based on the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Class 28.
• Percy (voiced by Keith Wickham in Hero of the Rails and Series 18, Nigel Pilkington in Series 19-24 in the UK, Martin Sherman in Hero of the Rails and Series 18 and Christopher Ragland in Series 19-24 in the US; voiced by Charlie Zeltzer in the US and Henri Charles in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a little green saddle tank engine who was brought to Sodor to help run the railway during Henry, Gordon, and James' strike, and is number 6. He is Thomas' best friend and one of the junior engines on the North Western Railway, often getting into trouble when he tries to play tricks on the other engines. His favourite job is to deliver the mail and he works on Thomas' Branch Line as a goods engine.
• Toby (voiced by Ben Small in Hero of the Rails and Series 19, Rob Rackstraw in Series 19-24 in the UK and William Hope in the US) is an anthropomorphic brown square tram engine who used to work on his own railway near Thomas' Branch Line, and is number 7. Toby originally worked on a tramway between Lower Arlesburgh and Arlesdale End to Ffarquhar Quarry. His line would later be reopened as part of the North Western Railway, with Toby being reallocated to his old shed. Before reallocation he stayed at both Tidmouth and Ffarquhar sheds. After his old tramway closed, he was bought by the Fat Controller and he now works on Thomas' Branch Line with his faithful coach Henrietta. He is based on a GER Class C53.
• Duck (voiced by Steven Kynman) is a Great Western tank engine who runs his own branch line with Oliver, and is number 8. He thinks that there are two ways of doing things, the Great Western way and the wrong way. Duck's real name is Montague, but he is nicknamed Duck because he "waddles". He is the only one of the Eight Famous Engines to not be a part of the Steam Team. His catchphrase is "Beg pardon, sir." He is based on a GWR 5700 Class.

Other Steam Team members[edit]

• Emily (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in Hero of the Rails and Series 24 in the UK and Jules de Jongh in Hero of the Rails and Series 24 in the US; voiced by Kayla Lorette in the UK and Marie Ekins in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is an emerald tender engine who is bighearted, and acts as a sister figure to the other engines despite being fussy and impulsive at times. She is number 12, but she never had a number on her until Series 24. She works mostly on the Main Line in odd jobs and mixed-traffic duties on the Misty Valley Branch Line. Following her rescue of Gordon from a collapsing bridge, and James, Percy. and Rebecca from a derailment Emily became Sodor's safety engine. She has her own set of coaches given to her because of her bravery in saving Oliver. She speaks with a Scottish accent in the UK and with an American accent in the US. She is based on a GNR Stirling 4-2-2.
• Nia (voiced by Yvonne Grundy in Big World! Big Adventures! and Series 24; voiced by Talia Evans in the US and Sade Smith in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is an orange tank engine who originally lived in Kenya before joining Thomas on his journey around the world, and is number 18. She is now a permanent resident on the North Western Railway and a member of the Steam Team. She often helps out at the Sodor Animal Park. When Thomas returned to Sodor, Nia revealed she did not have a home to go to since her shed was destroyed, so Thomas invited her to live on Sodor, taking Edward's place at Tidmouth Sheds. She is based on the KUR ED1 class.
• Rebecca (voiced by Racheal Miller) is a big yellow tender engine who was originally from the Mainland, and is number 22. Rebecca has taken Henry's place at Tidmouth Sheds. She is a very cheerful and uplifting engine who always sees the best in everyone. She often helps Gordon pull the express during busy periods, but she also pulls goods trains on the Main Line. She is based on the SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes.[1]

Other engines[edit]

• Donald (voiced by Joe Mills in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure and The Great Race and Rob Rackstraw in Series 20-21) and Douglas (voiced by Joe Mills) are twin black mixed-traffic tender engines from Scotland, and their numbers are 9 and 10. They tend to work together on the railway, although they can be argumentative. They speak with Scottish accents. They are based on the Caledonian Railway 812 and 652 Classes.
• Oliver (voiced by Joe Mills) is a green Great Western tank engine who works with Duck on his branch line, and is number 11. He and his brake van Toad made a daring escape to Sodor from being scrapped and were almost caught at the last moment, but they were saved by Douglas. He speaks with a Cornish accent. Oliver is not to be confused with Oliver the Excavator. He is based on a GWR 1400 Class.
• Bill (voiced by Jonathan Broadbent in Series 17 and The Great Race, Tim Whitnall in Big World! Big Adventures! and Rasmus Hardiker in Series 22-24) and Ben (voiced by Jonathan Broadbent in Series 17 and The Great Race and Matt Wilkinson in Big World! Big Adventures! and Series 24) are yellow saddle tank engine twins owned by the Sodor China Clay Company. The prototypes are the distinctive Bagnall tank locomotives used at Par in Cornwall. They're mischievous and love to play pranks on the other engines.[2] For a brief time, they worked at Centre Island Quarry, where the task of keeping them in order fell to Mavis. They both work at the docks and the company's clay pits. They are based on "Alfred" and "Judy".[3]
• Diesel (voiced by Kerry Shale in the UK, the US version beginning with Series 19-24, Michael Brandon in Series 13-16 and Martin Sherman in King of the Railway and Series 18 in the US version; voiced by Shomoy James Mitchell in Season 1, Will Bhanjea in Season 2 and Henry Smith in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a black diesel engine who works at the smelters and scrapyards of the Sodor Ironworks. He has an oily, devious, scheming, and malicious nature and holds a grudge against steam engines. Despite holding a grudge against the steam locomotives, he readily gets used to them. In Thomas & Friends, Diesel eventually becomes a permanent resident of Sodor. Despite this, he still desires to be a useful engine. He speaks with a faint hoarse Cockney accent in the UK, a gruff American accent in the US, and a gruff New Jersey accent in the US. He is based on a British Rail Class 08.[4]
• Daisy (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure and The Great Race and Tracy-Ann Oberman in Series 20-24) is a green diesel railcar who came to work on the Ffarquhar Branch Line after Thomas crashed into the stationmaster's house. She now works on the Harwick Branch Line carrying out passenger duties, while Ryan runs the goods duties. She is based on a British Rail Class 122.
• BoCo is a green mixed-traffic diesel engine that works at the goods station on Edward's Branch Line and occasionally on the Main Line. He, along with Edward, is a mentor to Bill and Ben. He is based on a British Rail Class 28.
• The City of Truro is one of the only three real-world tender engines to have appeared in the TV series, the others being Stephenson's Rocket and Flying Scotsman. In the episode "Gordon and the Famous Visitor", he is only referred to as "The Famous Engine", although a banner outside the sheds features his name and number. He normally resides at the National Railway Museum on the Mainland. He is believed to be the first engine in the world to attain the speed of 100 mph.
• Mavis (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in the UK, the US version beginning with Series 17-21 and Jules de Jongh in Hero of the Rails and Series 16 in the US version) is a diesel engine who works at the Ffarquhar Quarry and previously the Sodor Slate Quarry. Her main job is to shunt trucks around the quarries, but she also takes occasional goods trains to Brendam Docks. Like Salty, Mavis is indifferent to the rivalry between the steam engines and diesel engines. Her catchphrase is "Fiddlesticks!". She is based on a British Rail Class 04.
• The Flying Scotsman (voiced by Rufus Jones) is one of the only three real-world tender engines to have appeared in the TV series, the others being Stephenson's Rocket and the City of Truro. He works on the Mainland and is Gordon's younger brother, despite teasing Gordon by calling him "little brother" in reference to having achieved greater feats than Gordon. He has two tenders, one for coal and water, and one strictly for water. In addition, the Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive. He is named after a service that runs from London Kings across to Edinburgh Waverley.
• Stepney is a "bluebell" tank engine painted Improved Engine Green who works on the Bluebell Railway, and is number 55. Rusty saved him from being scrapped. His friendly, enthusiastic attitude makes him a welcome visitor on the Fat Controller's railway. His real-life basis can be seen at the Bluebell Railway in West Sussex. He is based on the LB&SCR A1 class.[5]
• D261 is a big green diesel engine that was brought to Sodor to help the other engines. He sucked in an inspector's bowler hat through his air pipe, which lead to his engine failing. He was not officially named until merchandise was released. He has not officially returned to Sodor after that incident, though he has appeared in many tie-in magazine stories. He is based on a British Rail Class 40.
• Derek is a large green diesel engine who was known for his initial "teething" troubles. He was not officially named until merchandise was released. He is friends with Bill and Ben. This was his only speaking role in "Double Teething Troubles". He is based on a British Rail Class 17.
• 'Arry (voiced by Kerry Shale) and Bert (voiced by Kerry Shale in Series 14-15 and William Hope in Series 16-21) are twin diesel engines. They have also been seen frequently working at Ffarquhar Quarry. They're often as mischievous as Diesel and frequently try to scrap any steam engine that wanders into the Sodor Ironworks. Like Diesel, 'Arry and Bert are based on a British Rail Class 08.
• Lady (voiced by the series creator Britt Allcroft) is a small, Victorian-styled tank engine who serves as the guardian of the Magic Railroad, using her magic to keep the worlds of Shining Time and Sodor alive. She is the key to producing gold dust. She is owned and protected by Burnett Stone, her caretaker and driver. She is based on a GWR 101 Class.
• Diesel 10 (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) is an evil diesel engine with an excavator claw arm, which he has named "Pinchy" who does not like steam engines. He once had two minions named Splatter and Dodge, but they eventually turned on him. He is one of the main antagonists of the show along with Diesel. He primarily works on Sodor collecting scrap metal from the trackside. He is based on a British Rail Class 42.
• Splatter (voiced by Neil Crone) and Dodge (voiced by Kevin Frank) are two diesel engines, which were Diesel 10's bumbling minions. They're collectively called "Splodge" by Diesel 10. This was their only speaking roles in Thomas and the Magic Railroad. Like Diesel, 'Arry and Bert, Splatter and Dodge are based on a British Rail Class 08.
• Salty (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a red dockyard diesel engine who works at Brendam Docks. He also enjoys telling stories revolving around the sea and fantasy. He is often blunt about his indifference to the rivalry between steam engines and diesel engines. He speaks with a West Country English accent. He is based on a British Rail Class 07.
• Harvey (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a maroon tank engine with a crane mounted on top of his boiler, which makes him look rather unusual, and is number 27. He lives and works at the Sodor Water Works. He is very cheerful and helps clean up after other engines' crashes. He speaks with a Scottish accent. He is based on Shelton Iron & Steel Works No. 4101, or "Dusby". *[6]
• Fergus is a small railway traction engine who works at the Sodor Cement Works. He is strict with the rules. His catchphrase is "Do it right!". He appeared in the episodes "Bill, Ben and Fergus", "Salty's Stormy Tale", and "Fergus Breaks the Rules". He is based on an Aveling-Porter 2-2-0WT "Blue Circle".
• Arthur is a big maroon tank engine originating from the London, Midland and Scottish Railway. He runs the Norramby Branch Line. He was very proud of his spotless record, which was broken when he crashed into Duck's goods train. He is based on an LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T.
• Murdoch is an orange tender engine with ten drive wheels. He is one of Sodor's largest and strongest tender engines, who hauls goods trains on the Main Line and lives at Knapford Sheds. He is based on a BR Standard Class 9F.
• Spencer (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and Glenn Wrage in the US) is a silver streamlined tender engine from the Mainland who is privately owned by the Duke and Duchess of Boxford and is also Gordon's cousin and arch-rival. He often visits the Island of Sodor with his owners. He is based on an LNER Class A4.[7]
• Molly is a strong yellow tender engine. She is based on a GER Class D56.
• Neville is a ubiquitous, square-shaped tender engine. He looks like a diesel engine. He is based on an SR Q1 class.
• Dennis is a lazy diesel who dislikes hard work, but enjoys making other engines do it for him. This was his only speaking role in "Thomas' Day Off". He is based on a British Rail 11001.
• Rosie (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in Series 13-16 in the UK, Jules de Jongh in Series 13-16 in the US and Nicola Stapleton in Journey Beyond Sodor and Series 24) is a lively little tomboy tank engine who used to idolise Thomas, which bothered him. She is number 37, but she never have a number on her until Series 21. She works as both a shunting engine and a mixed-traffic engine. She used to work mainly at the Knapford Shunting Yards, but is now based at Vicarstown. She was originally lavender in Series 10 until she was repainted red in Journey Beyond Sodor. She is based on an SR USA class.
• Whiff (voiced by Keith Wickham in Misty Island Rescue and Series 22 in the UK and William Hope in Misty Island Rescue and Series 22 in the US; voiced by Joe Pingue in the US and Matt Coles in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a grubby green tank engine who wears glasses, and is number 66. His main task is to collect rubbish and scrap, which explains his dirty appearance and smell. He is based on an NER 66 Aerolite.
• Billy is a bubbly orange tank engine with prominent buckteeth. His catchphrase is "Stop telling me what to do, Thomas! You are a very bossy engine!". This was his only speaking role in "Don't Be Silly, Billy". He is based on a Manning Wardle.
• Stanley (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and by Ben Small in Series 15-18, David Menkin in Series 19, and Rob Rackstraw and then John Schwab in Series 20 in the US) is a silver tank engine who works as both a shunting engine and a mixed-traffic engine. He is based on a Hudswell Clarke.
• Hank is an American tender engine. When he first arrived on Sodor, a welcome party was shortly thrown for him. This was his only speaking role in "Heave Ho Thomas". He is based on a Pennsylvania Railroad class K4.
• Flora is a bright yellow steam tram who works for Sodor Tramways in Great Waterton. She has her own tram car, which is her pride and joy. This was her only speaking role in "Tram Trouble".
• Hiro (voiced by Togo Igawa in Hero of the Rails and Series 24; voiced by Kintaro Akiyama in the US and Dai Tabuchi in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is an old and wise Japanese tender engine who is famously known as the "Master of the Railway", and is number 51. He was eventually brought to Sodor as its first and oldest engine. He soon broke down and was left on a siding for many years before Thomas rediscovered him. He was restored and pulls goods trains on the Main Line. He was sent back to Japan several times but ends up staying on Sodor for a while. He is based on a JNR Class D51.
• Charlie (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and Glenn Wrage in Series 13-15, followed by Ben Small in Series 16-18, later Steven Kynman in The Great Race in the US) is a playful purple saddle tank engine who loves to tell jokes and have fun, and is number 14. He can usually be found working at Knapford Yards. Like Billy, Charlie is based on a Manning Wardle.[8]
• Bash (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and William Hope in the US) and Dash (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) are fun-loving tank engine twins that were sent to Misty Island as punishment for causing chaos on the Mainland. They now work on the Fat Controller's railway while supplying them with the Jobi Wood from Misty Island. They also finish each other's sentences.
• Ferdinand (voiced by Ben Small in the UK and Glenn Wrage in the US) is a fun-loving tender engine that was sent to Misty Island with Bash and Dash as punishment for causing chaos on the Mainland. He now works on the Fat Controller's railway with the twins while supplying them with the Jobi Wood from Misty Island. He also says "That's right!" almost every time. He is based on a Climax locomotive.
• Scruff (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is a lime green Sentinel boxy tank engine who works at the Waste Dump with Whiff.
• Belle (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) is a large blue tank engine who is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team. She has a loud bell and is fitted with water cannons on top of her tanks. She is based on a BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T.
• Flynn (voiced by Rupert Degas in Day of the Diesels and Series 16, followed by Ben Small in Series 17-18, later Rob Rackstraw in Series 19-23) is a fire engine who is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team. He is equipped to operate as a road-rail vehicle, both on road and rail, and is also accompanied with two trailers designed for rail and road usage respectively. He speaks with a New York accent.
• Den (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a big hydraulic diesel engine who runs the Vicarstown Dieselworks with his best friend and assistant, Dart. He is based on the Rolls-Royce C range engines.
• Dart (voiced by Rupert Degas in Day of the Diesels and Series 16, now Steve Kynman in Series 17-23) is a small diesel engine who assists Den in running the Vicarstown Dieselworks.
• Paxton (voiced by Steve Kynman) is a kind and friendly green diesel engine who often brings slate down from the Blue Mountain Quarry to other parts of Sodor. He speaks with a Cockney accent. Like Diesel, 'Arry, Bert, Splatter and Dodge, Paxton is based on a British Rail Class 08.
• Norman (voiced by Keith Wickham) is an orange diesel engine with a unibrow. He is often seen working around Vicarstown. He is Dennis' twin. Like Dennis, Norman is based on a British Rail 11001.
• Sidney (voiced by Kerry Shale in Day of the Diesels, and later Bob Golding in Series 17-23) is a forgetful blue diesel engine who is good friends with Percy. He often takes goods trains to the Mainland. He had been lifted on a hoist at the Dieselworks for two years, waiting for his new wheels to come. As a Christmas present, Percy gave Sidney a new set of wheels, and he is now a really useful engine again. He is yet another British Rail Class 08.
• Winston (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) is the Fat Controller's red track inspection car and his private mode of transportation on the North Western Railway. He is based on a Wickham trolley.
• Stafford (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a battery-electric engine who usually works at Knapford Yards and Knapford Station Yard. He speaks with a Yorkshire accent.
• Stephen (nicknamed "The Rocket") (voiced by Bob Golding) is an early steam engine, who works at Ulfstead Castle, where he takes visitors around the castle grounds and across the rest of Sodor. He speaks with a Northern English accent.
• Connor (voiced by Jonathan Forbes) is an aquamarine streamlined tender engine from the Mainland, who is designed and built for speed. He pulls passenger trains from Ulfstead Castle to Vicarstown Station and the other way around. He speaks with a faint Irish accent. He is based on the New York Central Hudson.
• Caitlin (voiced by Rebecca O'Mara) is a magenta streamlined tender engine from the Mainland, who is designed and built for speed. She pulls passenger trains from Ulfstead Castle to Vicarstown Station and the other way around. She speaks with a faint Irish accent. She is based on the Baltimore and Ohio P-7.
• Porter (voiced by Steven Kynman in Series 17-23 in the UK and David Menkin in Series 17 in the US) is a viridian saddle tank engine who works with Salty at Brendam Docks, usually shunting trucks. He speaks with a Brooklyn accent.
• Gator (voiced by Clive Mantle) is a large green tank engine who resembles an alligator. He ends up on Sodor for some random reason. During his time there, he becomes friends with Percy. His real name is Gerald, but he is nicknamed "Gator" because of his sloping water tank.
• Timothy (voiced by Tim Whitnall) is a little oil-burning saddle tank engine who works at the Sodor China Clay Company with Bill, Ben, and Marion.
• Marion (voiced by Olivia Colman) is an orange self-propelled steam shovel who works at the China Clay Pits with Bill, Ben, and Timothy. She is very talkative and loves to tell stories of her discoveries.
• Samson (voiced by Robert Wilfort) is a dark teal tank engine without a cab who works on the Mainland, and is number 15. He has a brake van named Bradford.
• Glynn (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a "coffee-pot" engine that used to work on Thomas' Branch Line before being abandoned, and is number 1. He was restored and now works alongside Stephen and Millie at Ulfstead Castle.
• Philip (voiced by Rasmus Hardiker) is a cheery little diesel boxcab who works as a shunting engine at Knapford Station, and is number 68. He lives at Wellsworth Sheds with Edward. He speaks with a British accent.
• Ryan (voiced by Eddie Redmayne in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure and later Steven Kynman in Series 20-21) is a purple tank engine who used to work on the Great Northern Railway. He takes goods on the Harwick Branch Line, while Daisy takes passengers. He has the number 1014 on his bunker and is based on a GNR Class N2.
• Skiff (voiced by Jamie Campbell Bower in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure and Series 24; voiced by Jamie Watson in the US and Jari Armstrong in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a railboat who helped his owner, Sailor John, and Thomas look at Captain Calles' lost treasure, thinking that they are going to give it to the museum until he found out Sailor John was intending to keep it for himself. After Sailor John was defeated and arrested for stealing the treasure, Skiff now gives railboat tours around Arlesburgh Harbour with his new owner, Captain Joe.
• Hugo (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is a silver rail zeppelin, unique for being fitted with a propeller. He is a very fast engine, whose spinning propeller makes him very popular with passengers. He is based on the Schienenzeppelin.
• Ashima (voiced by Tina Desai in The Great Race and Series 24 and Diya Kittur in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a large pink tank engine, who worked on the Nilgirl Mountain Railway and then Indian Railways. She was made one out of many engines to participate in the Great Railway Show and competed in the Shunting Challenge. She has become very close friends with Thomas after the events. She is based on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway X class.
• Vinnie (voiced by John Schwab) is a streamlined North American tender engine who competed in the Great Railway Show for the Strongest Engine competition. This was his only speaking role in The Great Race. He speaks with a New Jersey accent. He is based on the Grand Trunk Western U4-a.
• Frieda (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) is a big streamlined German tender engine who participated in the Great Railway Show. She was a contender in the strongest engine competition. This was her only speaking role in The Great Race. She is based on a DB Class 10.
• Ivan (voiced by Bob Golding) is a Russian diesel who competed in the Great Railway Show for the Shunting Challenge at least twice. This was his only speaking role in The Great Race.
• Axel (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is a Belgian streamlined tender engine who participated in the Great Railway Show. He was a contender in the Great Race. This was his only speaking role in The Great Race. He is based on the SNCB Type 12.
• Gina (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in The Great Race and Anna Francolini in Series 23-24) is an Italian tank engine who competed in the Great Railway Show for the Shunting Challenge.
• Yong Bao (voiced by Dan Li in Big World! Big Adventures! and Series 23 and Chris Lew Kum Hoi in Series 24; voiced by Patrick Kwok-Choon in the US and Lobo Chan in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a Chinese tender engine who competed in the Great Railway Show for the Best Decorated Engine Parade. He is based on the China Railways RM.
• Raul (voiced by Rob Rackstraw in The Great Race and Ferderico Trujilo in Series 23-24) is a vertical-boiler tank engine who works on the Brazilian Railway. He competed in the Great Railway Show for the Shunting Challenge at least twice and was a former champion.
• Shane (voiced by Shane Jacobson) is an Australian tender engine who competed in the Great Railway Show for the Strongest Engine competition. He is based on the South Australian Railways 520 class.
• Carlos (voiced by David Bedella) is a small Mexican tender engine who competed in the Great Railway Show, every year since the event's inspection. During the most recent one, he competed in the Best Decorated Engine Parade.
• Rajiv (voiced by Nikhil Parmar) is an Indian tank engine who was a contestant in the Great Railway Show. He competed in and won the Best Decorated Engine Parade, which he won. He usually transports passengers and goods from Kolkata to the north of India on the East Indian Railway. He is based on the Fairy Queen locomotive.
• Etienne (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is a French electric engine who participated in the Great Railway Show. He was a contender in the Great Race, which he won. This was his only speaking role in The Great Race. He is based on the SNCF BB 9003-9004.
• Theo (voiced by Darren Boyd) is a shy experimental railway traction engine who works at the Steelworks on the Mainland. This was his only speaking role in Journey Beyond Sodor.
• Lexi (voiced by Lucy Montgomery) is a boisterous cab forward engine who works at the Steelworks on the Mainland. This was her only speaking role in Journey Beyond Sodor. She speaks with a Scottish accent.
• Merlin (voiced by Hugh Bonneville) is an experimental tender engine with three funnels who believes he has the power to turn invisible. His catchphrase is "Invisibility...on!". He has the number 783 and is based on the LSWR N15 class.
• Hurricane (voiced by Jim Howick) is a large tank engine who works at the Steelworks on the Mainland along with Frankie. This was his only speaking role in Journey Beyond Sodor. He has the number 20 and is based on the GER Class A55.
• Frankie (voiced by Sophie Colquhoun) is a diesel engine who works at the Steelworks on the Mainland along with Hurricane. Frankie has the number 4002 on her buffer beam. This was her only speaking role in Journey Beyond Sodor.
• Sam (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is a giant American tender engine originating from the Virginian Railway. This was his only speaking role in Big World! Big Adventures!. He speaks with a Texan accent.
• Kwaku (voiced by Abubakar Salim) is a large Garratt engine from Tanzania. He is close friends with Nia. This was his only speaking role in Big World! Big Adventures!. He is based on an EAR 59 class.
• Natalie (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) is a small American diesel who works in San Francisco. This was her only speaking role in Big World! Big Adventures!.
• Beau (voiced by Kerry Shale) is an American tender engine with a moustache who works for a mining company near the Grand Canyon. He was not officially named in Big World! Big Adventures!. He befriended Thomas during his journey around the world after Thomas derailed outside of a railway mine. This was his only speaking role in Big World! Big Adventures!. He speaks with a Southern accent.
• Fernando (voiced by Gabriel Porras) is a teal diesel who works on a railway near Brazil. He is another British Rail Class 08.
• Shankar (voiced by Sanjeev Bhaskar) is a diesel engine who works on the Indian Railway.
• Hong-Mei (voiced by Chipo Chung) is a Chinese tank engine Thomas met during his stay in China. She has her own pair of coaches named An-An and Yin-Long, whom are occasionally used by Thomas. One of her main jobs is to pull the Mail Train.
• Tamika (voiced by Rose Robinson) is an Australian steam railmotor.
• Noor Jehan (voiced by Sheena Bhattessa) is a diesel engine who works on Indian Railways. She is known for taking visitors on a tiger safari, in a set of express coaches painted in the same livery as her. She is based on the Indian locomotive class WDM-2.
• Gabriela (voiced by Monica Lopera) is a tank engine who works at Gunabara Bay in Brazil. She is good friends with Cassia.
• Lorenzo (voiced by Vincenzo Nicoli) is an Italian tender engine from Verona. He has a coach named Beppe.
• Gustavo (voiced by Francisco Labbe) is a large electric engine who works on the Brazilian Railway. He is based on the Little Joe loco.
• Marcia (voiced by Laura Cucurullo) and Marcio (voiced by Federico Trujillo) are two wood-burning tender engines who work on the Eucalyptus Railway in Brazil. This was their only speaking roles in "Thomas and the Forest Engines".
• Sonny (voiced by Joe Swash) is a well tank engine from the Mainland who brought his two owners, Baz and Bernie, to Sodor to steal an invention from the Technology Fair for money. After meeting Thomas and helping out at the fair, Sonny wanted to be a really useful engine rather than a thief. After Baz and Bernie were captured and arrested for their crimes, the Fat Controller decided to give Sonny a second chance by letting him work on his railway. He appeared in the episodes "A New Arrival", "World of Tommorow", "Sonny's Second Chance", and "The Inventor's Spectacular Bridge". He speaks with a Cockney accent.
• Kenji (voiced by Matt McCooey in Series 24, Kintaro Akiyama in the US and Dai Tabuchi in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a high-speed electric engine from Japan, who visited Sodor for the Technology Fair. He is based on the 0 Series Shinkansen.
• Duchess (voiced by Rosamund Pike) is a large cream-coloured tender engine that works on the Mainland. Her job is to transport the Royal Family to all their royal appointments. This was her only speaking role in "Thomas and the Royal Engine". She is based on the LMS Coronation Class.
• Kana (voiced by Ava Ro in the US and Chloe Rapheal in the UK) is a lavender electric bullet train from Japan and Kenji's sister. She is a speedy tomboy, and due to her speed, she often causes the trees and telephone poles to bend in her wake. Kana sometimes has some trouble with burning out her battery levels by speeding.
• Sandy (voiced by Glee Dango in the US and Holly Dixon in the UK) is a pink rail speeder who works with Carly.

Narrow gauge engines[edit]

Key narrow gauge characters: Duncan, Skarloey, Sir Handel, Peter Sam, Duke, and Rheneas.

• Skarloey (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a red narrow gauge saddle tank engine and the oldest engine on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 1. In the higher-quality episodes of the series, Skarloey is portrayed as wise and dedicated like he was in the original books. His catchphrase is "I'm ashamed of you." He speaks with a Welsh accent. He is based on "Talyllyn", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Rheneas (voiced by Ben Small in Blue Mountain Mystery and Series 18 and John Hasler in Series 20) is a vermilion narrow gauge well tank engine and the Skarloey Railway's second engine, and is number 2. Rheneas is calm and easy going, and proved capable of getting his train home when he failed on a stormy day, earning him the nickname 'Gallant Old Engine'. He also speaks with a Welsh accent. He is based on "Dolgoch", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Sir Handel (originally known as "Falcon") (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a blue narrow gauge saddle tank engine who lives and works on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 3. He first worked on the Mid Sodor Railway. Sir Handel is occasionally zealous, overly proud and not above sneaking out of jobs he deems are below him, but he works hard nevertheless, and is also a goodhearted locomotive. He is based on "Sir Haydn", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Peter Sam (originally known as "Stuart") (voiced by Steven Kynman) is a green narrow gauge saddle tank engine who lives and works on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 4. He first worked on the Mid Sodor Railway. Peter Sam is very eager and hardworking, although he is susceptible to being easily influenced. He is based on "Edward Thomas", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Rusty (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) is a little narrow gauge diesel engine who carries out maintenance work and odd jobs around the Skarloey Railway, and is number 5. Rusty has a heart of gold and is not afraid to stick up for his work or an engine in trouble. He speaks with a West Country accent. He is based on "Midlander", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Duncan (voiced by Tom Stourton) is a grumpy Scottish narrow gauge well tank engine, who came to the Skarloey Railway as a "spare engine" after Peter Sam's accident with some slate trucks, and is number 6. Duncan is not work-shy but he has a tendency to criticize a lot about general matters. Despite his rough ways, he deeply cares for his friends. He is also well-meaning, hardworking, willing to help out his friends, and has a heart of gold. He is based on "Douglas", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Freddie is an old narrow gauge warhorse tank engine on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 7. He has a fun sense of humor, and is modelled on the Welsh Highland Railway's Russell. He is possibly one of the other engines from the Mid Sodor Railway, as Sir Handel recognized him immediately when he witnessed Freddie's return.
• Duke is an orange-brown narrow gauge tank-tender engine who is widely respected and considered a hero amongst all the engines, and is number 8. He is also one of the oldest engines on Sodor, having been ordered by and named after "His Grace" the Duke of Sodor for the Mid Sodor Railway. Duke is wise and faithful but stands for no nonsense. He was left in his old shed after his railway closed, but was eventually rescued for a new lease of life on the Skarloey Railway. His catchphrases are "That would never suit His Grace". and "Impertinent scallywags!". He is based on a Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT.
• Smudger was an olive green narrow gauge tank engine who used to work on the Mid Sodor Railway and was later turned into a generator due to his tendency to misbehave and derail frequently. His fate was not revealed. This was his only speaking role in "Granpuff". Like Rheneas, Smudger is based on "Dolgogh", of the Talyllyn Railway.
• Bertram (nicknamed "The Old Warrior" by the railway staff because of his bravery) is an old narrow gauge tank-tender engine who worked at the mines. He doesn't speak in "Toby's Discovery". He lived on a remote part of the Island that was once very rarely visited. His railway has since been restored and he now pulls passenger trains on it. Like Duke, Bertram is based on a Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT.
• Mighty Mac are a blue double-ended Fairlie duplex engine and conjoined twins. Mighty is the "older" of the two and is distinguished by a small flick of hair. Mac is the "younger" half and is distinguished by his youthful features, round nose, and freckled cheeks. Despite the opposing personalities of the two ends, they're technically one engine.
• Proteus is a legendary yellow narrow gauge saddle tank engine with a magic lamp hung upon his funnel. He doesn't speak in "The Magic Lamp". Like Sir Handel, Proteus is based on "Sir Haydn", on the Tallyllyn Railway.
• Victor (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and David Bedella in the US) is a dark red narrow gauge tank engine from Cuba who works at the Sodor Steamworks with his assistant, Kevin.
• Luke (voiced by Michael Legge) is a green Irish narrow gauge saddle tank engine who works primarily at the Blue Mountain Quarry on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 22.
• Millie (voiced by Miranda Raison) is Sir Robert Norramby's private light blue French narrow gauge engine who works at Ulfstead Castle. She works on the Estate Railway.

Miniature/minimum gauge engines[edit]

• Rex (voiced by Tom Stourton) is a small green tender engine who lives and works on the Arlesdale Railway. He is a natural leader but can get very cocky at times.
• Mike (voiced by Tim Whitnall) is a small strong grumpy red engine who prefers goods trains to passengers. He works on the Arlesdale Railway and is the youngest of the Arlesdale Railway engines.
• Bert (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a small blue tender engine who is the quietest of the Arlesdale Railway engines.

Rolling stock[edit]

• Annie and Clarabel (both voiced by Teresa Gallagher in Blue Mountain Mystery and Series 24; Annie voiced by Catherine Disher in the US; Clarabel voiced by Linda Kash in the US and Wendy Patterson in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) are Thomas' two faithful coaches, whom he loves dearly and would never dream of being separated from them.
• Henrietta (voiced by Maggie Ollerenshaw) is a tram coach that travels with Toby. Percy usually takes her when Toby is absent.
• The Troublesome Trucks (also called Cars or Freight Cars, originally Foolish Freight Cars, in the US) (voiced by Christopher Ragland, Ben Small in King of the Railway and Series 18; voiced by Jamie Watson and Corey Doran and Jai Armstrong in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) are pieces of rolling stock that are nicknamed so because they can be very troublesome and loved to play tricks on the engines. They can be Open Wagons, Vans, Tankers, or Brake Vans, depending on the type. Their catchphrases are "On! On! On!" and "Hold back! Hold back!".
• The Spiteful Brake Van was a troublesome brake van, who was subsequently crushed into pieces by Douglas, on the back of James' goods train.
• Toad (voiced by Joe Mills) is Oliver's loyal brake van who escaped from scrap with the help of Douglas.
• S.C.Ruffey is a cruel Troublesome Truck who is the ringleader of the other Troublesome Trucks. He was once split into pieces by Oliver, but in the end, he survived.
• Old Slow Coach is a Great Western Railway clerestory brake coach. She was known for her luxurious interior.
• Rocky (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and William Hope the US) is a large red breakdown crane who is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team. He can lift heavy objects such as engines, coaches and trucks. He takes pride in his work and is always happy to help.
• Hector (acronym for "Heavily Engineered Coal Truck On Rails") is a large coal hopper truck who is good friends with Thomas and James. His catchphrase is "KEEP AWAY!". He first appeared in the eleventh series episode, "Hector the Horrid!", and he also appears in the twelfth series episode, "James Works it Out".
• The Slip Coaches (voiced by Jonathan Broadbent, Rebeca O'Mara and Steven Kynman) are three Great Western bogie coaches that work with Duck on the Little Western. They have the ability to be uncoupled without stopping at a station. They are special as they can be uncoiled at stations without the engine stopping. Duck calls them Slippies.
• Judy (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) and Jerome (voiced by Tim Whitnall, respectively) are the two large sage green breakdown cranes on the Harwick Branch Line. They were originally stationed at Knapford Station.
• Bradford (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is Samson's trustworthy brake van who lives on the Mainland.
• Hannah (voiced by Lucy Montgomery) is a "hasty" coach that once traveled with Toby. In the twenty-first series episode, "Hasty Hannah", she is portrayed as Henrietta's wacky sister.
• An-An (voiced by See-See Hung) and Yin Long (voiced by Windson Long) are two Chinese coaches who help transport passengers on the China Railway.
• Aubrey (voiced by Genevieve McCarty) and Aiden (voiced by Tim Bain) are Shane's pair of coaches. Thomas met and worked with them during his time in Australia.
• Lei (voiced by Windsor Long) is a Chinese van who helps transport goods and materials on the China Railway.
• Dexter (voiced by Mark Moraghan) is an old brake coach. He was being abandoned on an overgrown siding, until he rediscovered by Duck and restored as a classroom.
• Beppe (voiced by Vincenzo Nicoli) is a small coach from Italy who works with Lorenzo.
• Bruno (voiced by Chuck Smith in the US and Elliott Garcia in the UK) is an autistic red brake van (or caboose). He has the ability to signal his feelings using his ladders, and there is a lantern mounted on his exterior to indicate his mood at any time. He also has ear defenders to use for loud noises. Bruno is the first autistic character to be introduced in the series.[9][10]

Non-rail vehicles[edit]

• Terence (voiced by Tom Stourton) is an orange caterpillar tractor who usually works near Thomas' Branch Line. He is owned and driven by Farmer Finney. He is based on a Caterpillar Model 70.[11]
• Bertie (voiced by Rupert Degas in Series 15-16 and Keith Wickham in Series 17-24) is a red bus who works alongside Thomas' Branch Line. He is owned by Sodor Roadways. He is based on the Leyland Tiger.
• Trevor (voiced by Nigel Pilkington in the UK and Christopher Ragland in the US) is a traction engine who resides at the Wellsworth Vicarage Orchard. He is owned by the Vicar of Wellsworth and driven by Jem Cole. He speaks with a West Country accent in the UK and with a Southern accent in the US. He is based on the William Foster & Co. Traction Engine No. 14593.
• Harold (voiced by Keith Wickham in Misty Island Rescue and Series 24 the UK and Kerry Shale in Misty Island Rescue and Series 24 in the US, singing voice provided by Kerry Shale; voiced by Bruce Dow in the US and Jai Armstrong in the US in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a white helicopter who patrols the skies of the Island of Sodor, nicknamed "whirlybird" by the engines, searching for emergencies. In the television series, he is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team and is operated by two pilots. He is based on the Sikorsky H-19 Chickasaw.
• Bulgy (voiced by Colin McFarlane) is a bad-tempered double-decker bus with an ideological opposition to railways. His favourite phrase is "Free the roads!". He is based on the AEC Regent III.
• George is a green, grumpy steamroller whose interactions with engines generally lead to trouble. He is owned by the Sodor Island Council. Whenever George is flattening a road, he is seen rebelling by saying "Railways are no good! Turn them into roads! Pull 'em up! Turn them into roads!". Despite being bad-tempered and mean to the trains, he readily learns his lesson after the events of "Bye George!". He is based on an Aveling-Barford R class steamroller.
• Caroline is an elderly car owned by a cricketer from the Elsbridge Cricket Club. She tends to overheat when traveling at high speeds. She is based on a Morris Oxford Bluenose Saloon.
• Bulstrode (voiced by Jamie Watson in the US and Will Harrison-Wallace in the UK) is a self-propelled barge who used to work at Knapford Harbour, and later Brendam Docks. He now resides on a beach as a children's play structure.
• Cranky (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in Series 13-24 in the UK and Glenn Wrage in Series 13-24 the US; voiced by Cory Doran in the US and Will Harrison-Wallace in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is an olive green tower crane situated at Brendam Docks.
• The Horrid Lorries are three small lorries that came to Sodor to take over the engines jobs, but were sent away following a series of accidents. All three have numberplates, which read "LOR 1"(LOR 1), "LOR 2" (LOR 2) and "LOR 3" (LOR 3). This was their only speaking roles in "Horrid Lorry".
• Butch (voiced by Rupert Degas in Series 15, Matt Wilkinson in Series 16-21 in the UK, Glenn Wrage in Series 15-16 and Steven Kynman in Series 17-21 in the US) is a yellow and navy blue breakdown lorry who is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team. He is kept busy in construction areas, clearing rubble, towing broken-down or stranded vehicles or assisting in engine rescues.
• Tiger Moth is a yellow and red biplane, who is described to be reckless and daring. He doesn't speak in "Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday". In the magazines, Tiger Moth has a face. He is based on the Nieuport 17.
• Thumper is a driller with two arms and caterpillar tracks. He doesn't speak in "Rusty and the Boulder". He is used for loosening rocks.
• Elizabeth is a vintage Sentinel lorry, formerly owned by the Fat Controller. She often works alongside the Skarloey Railway.
• Jeremy is a jet plane who lives at the Sodor Airport. This was his only speaking role in "Thomas and the Jet Plane". He is based on the BAC One-Eleven.
• Madge is a green and cream snub-nosed lorry with a three-wheeled cab and a flatbed. She works alongside the Skarloey Railway. She is based on the Scammell Scarab.
• Colin is a stationary steam crane who works at the Wharf. He is good friends with Freddie. This was his only speaking role in "The Party Surprise".
• Kevin (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in Hero of the Rails and Big World! Big Adventures!, Kerry Shale in Series 21-23 in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is a yellow mobile crane who works at the Sodor Steamworks alongside Victor. His catchphrase is "It was a slip of the hook!". He is based on a Ransomes & Rapier crane.[12]
• Captain (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a blue, red and yellow coast guard lifeboat who is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team. He speaks with a Cockney accent. He based on the Liverpool-class lifeboat.
• Merrick (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) is a sleepy, snoring gantry crane who is stationed at the Blue Mountain Quarry.
• Owen (voiced by Ben Small in Blue Mountain Mystery and Series 18 and Rob Rackstraw in Series 23-24) is an orange incline engine who is stationed at the Blue Mountain Quarry.
• Reg (voiced by Tim Whitnall) is a rail-based grappling crane at Crocks Scrap Yard on Edward's Branch Line.
• Carly (voiced by Lucy Montgomery in Series 21-24; voiced by Kristin Fairlie and Jenna Warren in the US and by Eva Mohamed in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a yellow rolling gantry crane from China who works at Brendam Docks with Cranky and Big Mickey. She speaks with a Liverpudlian accent. In Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go, Carly has become a crane engine and works with Sandy.
• Big Mickey (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is a large hammerhead crane who works at Brendam Docks, alongside Cranky and Carly. He is the only character to appear in both Tugs and Thomas & Friends.
• Beresford (voiced by Colin McFarlane in Journey Beyond Sodor and Series 24 and Dan Chameroy in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a blue rolling gantry crane who works at a canal on the Mainland, and later Norramby Beach. He speaks with a Jamaican accent.
• Ace (voiced by Peter Andre) is an Australian rally car who inspired Thomas to become the first engine to travel around the world. He is based on the Triumph Spitfire.
• Emerson (voiced by Gabriel Porras) is an aeroplane from Brazil. He is based on the Beechcraft Super King Air.
• Kobe (voiced by Abubakar Salim) is a hammerhead crane who works at Dar es Salaam Docks in Tanzania. He was not officially named in Big World! Big Adventures!. He unloads cargo from ships. This was his only speaking role in Big World! Big Adventures!.
• Cassia (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in Big World! Big Adventures!, Laura Cucurullo in Series 23 and Rachael Miller in Series 24) is a rolling portal crane who works at Gunabara Bay in Brazil. She is good friends with Gabriela.
• Carter (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) is a green gantry crane who works at a dock in San Francisco, California. He was not officially named in Big World! Big Adventures!. This was his only speaking role in Big World! Big Adventures!.
• Isla (voiced by Rachael Miller) is an air ambulance who befriends Thomas during his time working in Australia. She is the same type of plane as Emerson.
• Ester (voiced by Flaminia Cinque) is an excavator, who works for the Italian Construction Company.
• Stefano (voiced by Antonio Magro) is a huge amphibious cargo ship from Sicily, Italy. He appeared in the episodes "All Tracks Lead to Rome", "Mines of Mystery", and "Too Loud, Thomas!". He is based on the LARC-LX.
• Cleo (voiced by Harriett Kershaw) is a road engine who was built by Ruth out of locomotive parts, giving her an unusual appearance. She appeared in the episodes "Cleo's First Snow" and "Cleo the Road Engine".
• Tess (voiced by Kaia Ozdermir) is a green rolling gantry crane who is based on Carly's original design.

Sodor Construction Company[edit]

In Series 6, a new set of characters was introduced called "The Pack". The characters were devised by then-producer Phil Fehrle with the intention of being turned into a spin-off series, possibly as a rival to HIT Entertainment's other successful show and brand Bob the Builder. This spin-off was partially filmed alongside the seventh series the following year but was not aired. The few completed episodes were released direct-to-DVD in 2006.

• Jack (voiced by Steven Kynman in Series 23 in the UK and David Menkin in King of the Railway and Series 20 in the US) is a friendly and enthusiastic front loader who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 11. He is Alfie's best friend. He was intended to be the main character of the spin-off. He is based on a modified Nuffield Universal tractor.
• Alfie (voiced by Nathan Clarke in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure and Series 20 and Tom Stourton in Series 23) is a little green excavator who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 12. He is Jack's best friend, and his favourite expression is "More dirt means more fun!".
• Oliver (voiced by Tim Whitnall) is a big excavator who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 14. He speaks with an Irish accent. Oliver is not to be confused with Oliver the Western Engine.
• Max (voiced by Tim Whitnall in Series 20 in the UK and Kerry Shale in Series 23 in the US) and Monty (voiced by Ramus Hardiker in Series 20 in the UK and Rob Rackstraw in Series 23 in the US) are devious and troublesome red dump truck twins who work for the Sodor Construction Company, and their numbers are 15 and 16.
• Kelly is a mobile crane who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 17. He is the oldest member of the Pack, and originally belonged to Miss Jenny's father.
• Byron is a giant bulldozer with a big blade belonging to the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 18. He carries out bulldozing work along with leveling the ground. He is based the Caterpillar D9.
• Ned is a steam shovel who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 19.
• Isobella is a yellow steam lorry who looks almost identical to Elizabeth, and is number 22. She works for the Sodor Construction Company.[13]
• Buster is a simple steamroller who looks almost identical to George, and goes about his job with pride and content. He works for the Sodor Construction Company.
• Patrick is a boastful concrete transport truck who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 23. This was his only speaking role in "On Site with Thomas". Patrick is not to be confused by Patrick the Mountain Engine. He is based on a modified Mack NM 6-ton 6x6 truck.
• Nelson is a ballast tractor who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 10. He is accompanied by a low loader trailer.
• Brenda (voiced by Teresa Gallagher) is a bulldozer who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and is number 24. She is the second newest member of the team. Like Byron, Brenda is based on the Caterpillar D9.
• Darcy (voiced by Harriet Kershaw in Series 23 and Dana Puddicombe in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is a tunnel boring machine who works for the Sodor Construction Company, and later the mines underneath Lookout Mountain. She is the newest member of the team. She is based on the Roadheader.

Humans[edit]

• Sir Topham Hatt (also known as "The Fat Controller") (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK, the US version beginning with The Adventure Begins and Series 24 and Kerry Shale in Hero of the Rails and Series 18 in the US version; voiced by Bruce Dow in the US and Tom Dussek in the UK in Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go) is the controller of the North Western Railway and formerly the Skarloey Railway. He first appeared in The Railway Series. He is one of the most iconic characters in the Thomas franchise, along with other characters such as Thomas and the Steam Team. He is a figure in the model series and is animated following the twelfth series. His catchphrases are "You have caused confusion and delay!" and "You are a really useful engine."
• Lady Hatt (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in the UK, the US version beginning with Series 18 and Jules de Jongh in Series 13 and Day of the Diesels in the US version) is the Fat Controller's wife. She is very kind towards the engines.[14]
• Stephen Topham Hatt (voiced by Matt Wilkinson and Teresa Gallagher in the UK, the US version beginning with Series 19, William Hope in Series 13 in the US version and Racheal Miller in Series 24) is the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt's grandson and Bridget Hatt's brother.
• Bridget Amanda Hatt (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in the UK, the US version beginning with Series 19-24, Jules de Jongh in Series 13 in the US version and Rachael Miller in Series 24) is Sir Topham and Lady Hatt's granddaughter and Stephen Hatt's sister.
• Farmer Finney (voiced by Keith Wickham) is Terence's driver and owner. He owns a battery farm and a barn. This was his only speaking role in "Terence Breaks the Ice".
• Mrs. Kyndley is an elderly lady who lives with her husband in a cottage near Hackenbeck Tunnel.
• Jem Cole (voiced by Christopher Ragland) is the operator of Trevor and George and is a good friend of the Rev. Charles Laxey. He has his own yard at Killaban.
• The Reverend Charles Laxey (sometimes simply known as The Vicar) is the Vicar of Wellsworth. He is also the owner of Trevor the Traction Engine and lives in the vicarage at Wellsworth.
• Farmer Trotter (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is the owner and operator of a pig farm. He also keeps beehives and has been known to heard sheep. According to a magazine article, he also keeps cows and chickens and grows carrots and potatoes. Jem Cole, Terence and Trevor sometimes work on his farm.
• The Refreshment Lady is worked at Lakeside where she owned a small cafe called Neptune Refreshments. She later opened a mobile tea shop made from an old coach discovered by Rusty and Peter Sam.
• Nancy is a guard's daughter who lived near the Skarloey Railway and occasionally polished the engines. This was her only speaking role in "Passengers and Polish".
• Tom Tipper (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a postman who services Callan. He speaks with a West Country accent.
• Dowager Hatt (voiced by Keith Wickham) is the Fat Controller's elderly mother.
• Old Bailey (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is a fogman and is also the current stationmaster of the Hawin Lake station.
• Mr. Conductor (played by Alec Baldwin) is a centimetre tall conductor who narrated the television series episodes that aired on Shining Time Station. He has a cousin named Junior.
• Burnett Stone (played by Peter Fonda) is the caretaker of Muffle Mountain and can be rather grumpy at times. He is Lily's grandfather and Lady's driver.
• Lily Stone (played by Mara Wilson) is the granddaughter of Burnett Stone. She lives in the city with her mother. With the help of her grandfather Patch, they helped restore Lady to her former glory and returned to the Magic Railroad.
• Mr. Conductor Jr. (also known as "C Junior" or "Junior" for short) (played by Michael E. Rodgers) is Mr. Conductor's lazy cousin. Like his cousin, he is at a regular height on Sodor and the Magic Railroad - anywhere else, he shrinks to a height of 24 centimetres (10 inches). He speaks with a Scottish accent.
• Patch (played by Cody McMains) is a young teenage boy who lives in Shining Time. He works with Burnett Stone.
• Stacy Jones (played by Didi Conn) is the manager of Shining Time Station. Didi Conn reprised the role she played in Shining Time Station.
• Billy Twofeathers (played by Russell Means) is the Native American resident railroad engineer on the Indian Valley Railroad and driver of the Rainbow Sun, as well as the handyman at Shining Time Station. In the series Shining Time Station, Billy was played by Tom Jackson.
• Mrs. Stone (played by Lori Hallier) is Lily's mother and Burnett's wife who lives in the big city with her daughter.
• Tasha Stone (played by Laura Bower) is Burnett's late wife and Lily's deceased grandmother. It was her death, along with Burnett's inability to make Lady steam, that made him really depressed.
• Cyril (voiced by Kerry Shale) is a fog signalman who lives in a small old cottage in Misty Valley. Aside from being a fog singalman, he has also been shown to be a lighthouse keeper and farmhand.
• Jenny Packard (affectionally known as Miss Jenny) (voiced by Harriet Kershaw) is an Irish woman who is the owner of the Sodor Construction Company and takes responsibility for a number of the bigger building projects around Sodor along with the Foreman. Her catchphrase is "You'd make a mother proud!".
• The Foreman (voiced by Keith Wickham) is Miss Jenny's second-in-command and a member of the Sodor Construction Company.
• Farmer McColl (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and William Hope in the US) owns a farm on Thomas' Branch Line. He also owns the field across the line from the farm and a farm on the Main Line. Toby enjoys visiting him and his animals.
• Allicia Botti (voiced by Jules de Jongh) is a famous opera singer from Italy.
• The Sodor Brass Band (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a group of musicians who originally came from the Mainland. They play music using brass instruments at special events and locations.
• Lord Callan (voiced by Keith Wickham) is the lord and owner of the Callan Castle and nearby surrounding land, including the infamous Black Loch. He lives at Callan Castle, where he often holds special events and celebrations.
• The Duke (voiced by Matt Wilkinson in the UK and William Hope in the US) and Duchess of Boxford (voiced by Teresa Gallagher in the UK and Jules de Jongh in the US) often visit Sodor with their private engine, Spencer. However, since the fifteenth series, they appear to have lived at the summer house.[7]
• Mr. Peregrine Percival (also known as "The Narrow Gauge Controller" and "The Thin Controller") (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is the current controller of the Skarloey Railway and the Culdee Fell Railway.
• The Mayor of Sodor (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and David Bedella in the US) is in charge of the Island.
• Sir Lowham Hatt (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is the jolly twin brother of the Fat Controller.
• Mr. Kuffy Bubbles (also known as Kuffy and Mr. Giggles) (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK version beginning with Misty Island Rescue and Michael Brandon in the US) is a clown famous for blowing very big bubbles and performing with very large balloons.
• Sir Robert Norramby (voiced by Mike Grady) is the current Earl of Sodor. He owns Ulfstead Castle as well as its Estate Railway, and is a good friend of the Fat Controller. He is also Duke's current grace.
• Sailor John (voiced by John Hurt) is a pirate who was in the navy, Skiff's previous owner and the main antagonist in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure.
• Captain Joe (voiced by Matt Wilkinson) is Skiff's current captain and the lighthouse keeper at Alesburgh Harbour.
• Mr. Fergus Duncan (also known as "The Small Controller") (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is the General Manager of the Arlesdale Railway. He is actually taller than both the Fat Controller and the Thin Controller; his nickname refers to the fact that is railway often called the "Small Railway".
• The Thin Clergyman (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) is an English Anglican clergyman, railway enthusiast, and children's author. He is a fictionalised version of Wilbert Awdry, the author of The Railway Series.
• The Fat Clergyman (voiced by Tom Stourton) is a railway enthusiast and a close friend of The Thin Clergyman, the author of The Railway Series. He is a fictionalised version of Teddy Boston.
• Willie (voiced by Keith Wickham in Series 20 and Steven Kynman in Series 24) is an idle farm hand and tractor driver, who lives near the Arlesdale Railway.
• Charubala (voiced by Sheena Bhattessa) is the controller of the Indian Railway.
• Dame Bella Canto (voiced by Becky Overton) is a famous Italian opera singer.
• Ruth (voiced by Dominique Moore) is an inventor who lived in her own Workshop on the Ffarquhar Branch Line. She moved from the United States to the Island of Sodor after the Technology Fair, aiding engines of the North Western Railway whenever her technical expertise is required.
• Baz (voiced by Bob Golding) and Bernie (voiced by Rob Rackstraw) are two criminals from the Mainland who visited the Technology Fair.

References[edit]

• Williams, Maggie Griffith; Korn, Jenny (2017). "Othering and Fear: Cultural Values and Hiro's Race in Thomas & Friends' Hero of the Rails" (PDF). Journal of Communication Inquiry. 41 (1): 22–41. doi:10.1177/0196859916656836.

Notes[edit]

1. ^ "Rebecca Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
2. ^ "Ben - Engine Profile & Bio: Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
3. ^ "Bill - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
4. ^ "Diesel - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
5. ^ "Stepney - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
6. ^ "Harvey - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
7. ^ a b "Spencer - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
8. ^ "Charlie - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 6 February 2021.
9. ^ Sweney, Mark (7 September 2022). "Thomas the Tank Engine to introduce first autistic character". the Guardian. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
10. ^ "Thomas & Friends: Boy overjoyed to voice new autistic character". BBC News. 7 September 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2022.
11. ^ Sibley, Brian (1995). The Thomas the Tank Engine Man. Heinemann. p. 143. ISBN 0-434-96909-5.
12. ^ "Kevin". thomasandfriends.com. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
13. ^ "Thomas & Friends: On Site with Thomas: Michael Brandon, David Mitton: Movies & TV". Amazon.com. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
14. ^ "Lady Hatt - Engine Profile & Bio : Thomas & Friends". play.mattel.com. Retrieved 19 August 2021.

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