List of Thomas & Friends characters
Updated: 11/4/2025, 1:49:58 PM Wikipedia source
This is a list of all characters from the British children's television series Thomas & Friends and the reboot series Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go.
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Thomas
Thomas
Name
Thomas
Number
01/70
Operator
NWR/LBSC
Description
A little blue 0-6-0 tank engine who initially worked as the station pilot at Knapford. After helping to rescue James from an accident, Thomas was rewarded by being permanently assigned to the Ffarquhar branch line with his two coaches, Annie and Clarabel.
Based on
LB&SCR E2 class (with extended side tanks)
Voiced by (UK)
Ben Small (2009–2015)John Hasler (2015–2021)Aaron Barashi (All Engines Go first and second series) Shaun Jemmett (All Engines Go third and fourth series)
Voiced by (US)
Martin Sherman (2009–2016)Joseph May (2014–2021)Meesha Contreras (All Engines Go first and second series)David Kohlsmith (All Engines Go second series)Kai Harris (All Engines Go third and fourth series)
Edward
Edward
Name
Edward
Number
02
Operator
NWR
Description
A blue mixed-traffic tender engine. He runs the Brendam Branch Line with BoCo and is one of the oldest engines on Sodor.[citation needed]
Based on
Furness Railway K2 class
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2009–2020)
Voiced by (US)
William Hope (2009–2020)
Henry
Henry
Name
Henry
Number
03
Operator
NWR
Description
A green mixed-traffic tender engine. He originally had a smaller firebox and needed special Welsh coal. Following his accident when pulling the Flying Kipper, Henry underwent an extensive rebuild, giving him a new shape and better performance.[citation needed]
Based on
LNER Gresley Classes A1 and A3/GNR Class C1 (large boiler) (hybrid) (old shape; Henry I)LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 (new shape; Henry II)
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2009–2020)
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale (2009–2020)
Gordon
Gordon
Name
Gordon
Number
04
Operator
NWR
Description
A big blue tender engine; his main task is to pull the railway's express train, but has occasionally pulled goods trains, which he dislikes as he believes that these are below him. He is Flying Scotsman's older brother and Spencer's cousin. Gordon works on the main line and shares duties with Rebecca from the twenty-second series to the twenty-fourth series.
Based on
LNER Gresley Classes A1 and A3
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2009–2021)Will-Harrison Wallace (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale (2009–2020)Neil Crone (All Engines Go)
James
James
Name
James
Number
05
Operator
NWR
Description
A red mixed-traffic tender engine. He does not like pulling trucks, and feels superior to the others except the big engines. James is an experimental version of the class, having an extended running board and front pony truck. The experiment failed and he was soon bought by Sir Topham Hatt.
Based on
Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Class 28
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2009–2017)Rob Rackstraw (2017–2021) Tom Dussek (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale (2009–2015)Rob Rackstraw (2015–2020)Luke Marty (All Engines Go)
Percy
Percy
Name
Percy
Number
06
Operator
NWR
Description
A green saddle tank engine. He was first brought to Sodor while Gordon, James and Henry were on strike and later became the station pilot at Knapford. Following the renovation of the New Harbour, Percy was relocated to Thomas' branch line, where he now works as a goods engine.
Based on
GWR No. 1340 Trojan
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2009–2015)Nigel Pilkington (2015–2021)Henri Charles (All Engines Go first and second series) Oliver Milchard (All Engines Go third and fourth series)
Voiced by (US)
Martin Sherman (2009–2015)Christopher Ragland (2015–2020)Charlie Zeltzer (All Engines Go)
Toby
Toby
Name
Toby
Number
07
Operator
NWR
Description
A brown tram engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. He used to work on a tramway between Lower Arlesburgh and Arlesdale End, before being bought by Sir Topham Hatt after his line closed down to run the tramway to Ffarquhar Quarry. His line would later be reopened as part of the North Western Railway, with Toby being reallocated to his old shed. He has a coach named Henrietta.[citation needed]
Based on
GER Class C53
Voiced by (UK)
Ben Small (2009–2015)Rob Rackstraw (2015–2021)Toby Hadoke (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
William Hope (2009–2020)Edward Glen (All Engines Go)
Duck
Duck
Name
Duck
Number
08
Operator
NWR
Description
A green Great Western pannier tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. Duck's real name is Montague. Montague goes by "Duck" because some engines say that he waddles. He thinks that there are two ways of doing things: the Great Western way and the wrong way. He runs his own branch line along with Oliver.
Based on
GWR 5700 Class
Voiced by (UK)
Steven Kynman (2013-2019)
Donald and Douglas
Donald and Douglas
Name
Donald and Douglas
Number
09 and 10
Operator
NWR
Description
A pair of black tender engines from Scotland who live and work on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. Originally, Sir Topham Hatt had only ordered Donald to work on his railway, but Douglas stowed away with him to avoid being scrapped. After many misadventures, both engines were kept. They tend to work together, although they can be argumentative.
Based on
Caledonian Railway 812 and 652 Classes
Voiced by (UK)
Joe Mills (2015-2018)
Voiced by (US)
Donald : Joe Mills (2015–2016)Rob Rackstraw (2016–2018)
Oliver
Oliver
Name
Oliver
Number
11
Operator
NWR
Description
A green Great Western tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. After being saved from scrap by Douglas, he runs the Little Western with Duck and his own brake van, Toad.
Based on
GWR 1400 Class
Voiced by (UK)
Joe Mills (2014-2018)
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Name
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Number
12
Operator
NWR
Description
An emerald tender engine. When Emily was new to Sodor, she borrowed Annie and Clarabel without Thomas' knowledge, to the shock of the other engines. The matter was resolved after she saved Oliver from a nasty accident and she was rewarded with two new coaches.
Based on
GNR Stirling 4-2-2
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher (2009–2021)Marie Ekins (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Jules de Jongh (2009–2020)Kayla Lorette (All Engines Go)
Nia
Nia
Name
Nia
Number
18
Operator
NWR
Description
An orange tank engine from Kenya, Nia often helps out at the Sodor Animal Park on the Brendam Branch Line.
Based on
KUR ED1 class
Voiced by (UK)
Yvonne Grundy (2018–2021)Sade Smith (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Yvonne Grundy (2018–2021)Talia Evans (All Engines Go)
Rebecca
Rebecca
Name
Rebecca
Number
22
Operator
NWR
Description
A yellow tender engine, Rebecca works on the main line, and either pulls the railway's express or mixed-traffic trains.
Based on
SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes[citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Rachael Miller
Rosie
Rosie
Name
Rosie
Number
37
Operator
NWR
Description
A lively little tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. She originally wore a lavender livery and primarily worked at Knapford Yards. She has since been repainted red and is now the head shunter at Vicarstown.
Based on
S100 SR USA class
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher (2010–2012)Nicola Stapleton (2017–2020)
Voiced by (US)
Jules de Jongh (2010–2012)Nicola Stapleton (2017–2020)
Bill and Ben
Bill and Ben
Name
Bill and Ben
Number
01 and 02
Operator
Sodor China Clay
Description
A pair of yellow saddle tank engine twins belonging to the Sodor China Clay Company. They both work in the china clay pits, and at Brendam Docks, where they shunt trucks.
Based on
"Alfred" and "Judy"[citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Bill | Jonathan Broadbent (2013–2016)Tim Whitnall (2018)Rasmus Hardiker (2018–2020)
Ben | Jonathan Broadbent (2013–2016)Matt Wilkinson (2018–2020)
Flying Scotsman
Flying Scotsman
Name
Flying Scotsman
Number
4472
Description
An LNER Class A3 Pacific. Flying Scotsman holds the record for being the first engine to officially run at over 100 mph. In addition, Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive. Flying Scotsman is named after a service that runs from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley. He is Gordon's older brother.
Based on
LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman
Voiced by (UK)
Rufus Jones (2016-2018)
Stepney
Stepney
Name
Stepney
Number
LBSCR 55
Operator
The Bluebell Railway
Description
A tank engine, named after a district in London, who was saved from scrap by Rusty and lives on the Bluebell Railway. His friendly, enthusiastic attitude makes him a welcome visitor on Sir Topham Hatt's railway.
Based on
LB&SCR A1 class[citation needed]
City of Truro
City of Truro
Name
City of Truro
Number
GWR 3440
Description
A famous tender engine from the Great Western Railway, who once visited the Island of Sodor. He is one of the three real-world tender engines to have appeared in the main series. In the episode "Gordon & 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 STEAM Museum on the Mainland.
Based on
GWR 3700 Class 3440 City of Truro
Harvey
Harvey
Name
Harvey
Number
27
Operator
NWR
Description
A merlot crane tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway.
Based on
Shelton Iron & Steel Works No. 4101, or "Dusby" * [citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham
Fergus
Fergus
Name
Fergus
Operator
Sodor Cement Works
Description
A small railway traction engine who works at the Sodor Cement Works.
Based on
Aveling & Porter 2-2-0WT "Blue Circle"
Arthur
Arthur
Name
Arthur
Operator
NWR
Description
A large maroon tank engine originating from the London, Midland and Scottish Railway who runs the line to the Fishing Village. He was very proud of his spotless record, which was broken when he crashed into Duck's goods train after Thomas tricked him.
Based on
LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T
Murdoch
Murdoch
Name
Murdoch
Description
An orange tender engine that pulls heavy goods trains.
Based on
BR Standard Class 9F
Spencer
Spencer
Name
Spencer
Description
The Duke and Duchess of Boxford's silver streamlined tender engine from the Mainland and is Gordon's cousin and arch-rival, and like Gordon has a tendency to be arrogant, albeit more frequently.
Based on
LNER Class A4[citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson
Voiced by (US)
Glenn Wrage
Molly
Molly
Name
Molly
Description
A powerful, yellow mixed-traffic tender engine who primarily works on the Main Line of the North Western Railway. Only appears once in "Molly's Special Special".
Based on
GER Class D56
Neville
Neville
Name
Neville
Number
BR 33010
Description
A kind, ubiquitous, black square-shaped tender engine, who has a bridge named after his brutal accident.
Based on
SR Q1 class
Whiff
Whiff
Name
Whiff
Number
66
Description
A grubby green tank engine who wears glasses. His main task is to collect rubbish and scrap, which explains his dirty appearance and smell.
Based on
NER 66 Aerolite
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2010–2018)Matt Coles (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
William Hope (2010–2018)Joe Pingue (All Engines Go)
Billy
Billy
Name
Billy
Description
An enthusiastic but impatient and immature orange saddle tank engine with prominent buckteeth.
Based on
Manning Wardle
Stanley
Stanley
Name
Stanley
Description
A silver saddle tank engine who works as a shunting engine on the North Western Railway.
Based on
Hudswell Clarke's 0-6-0ST
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson (2011–2018)David Menkin (2015)Rob Rackstraw (2020)
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale (2011)Ben Small (2011–2015)David Menkin (2015)Rob Rackstraw (2016–2020)John Schwab (2016)
Hank
Hank
Name
Hank
Description
A large, strong American tender engine who is both helpful and confident. When he first arrived on Sodor, a welcome party was shortly thrown for him.
Based on
Pennsylvania Railroad class K4
Flora
Flora
Name
Flora
Operator
Sodor Tramways
Description
A bright yellow steam tram who works for Sodor Tramways in Great Waterton. She has her own tramcar, which is her pride and joy.
Based on
Mostly Road Steam Tram
Hiro
Hiro
Name
Hiro
Number
51
Description
An old and wise Japanese tender engine who is famously known as the "Master of the Railway".
Based on
JNR Class D51
Voiced by (UK)
Togo Igawa (2009–2021)Dai Tabuchi (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Togo Igawa (2009–2020)Kintaro Akiyama (All Engines Go)
Charlie
Charlie
Name
Charlie
Number
14
Operator
NWR
Description
A playful purple saddle tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. He loves to tell jokes and have fun, and works as a shunter in Knapford Yards.
Based on
Manning Wardle[citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson (2009-2014)Steven Kynman (2016)
Voiced by (US)
Glenn Wrage (2009–2011)Ben Small (2012–2014)Steven Kynman (2016)
Bash and Dash
Bash and Dash
Name
Bash and Dash
Description
Fun-loving grey and yellow tank engine twins who live on Misty Island with Ferdinand.
Based on
Bear Harbor Lumber Company No. 1
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson (Bash)Keith Wickham (Dash)
Voiced by (US)
William Hope (Bash)Kerry Shale (Dash)
Ferdinand
Ferdinand
Name
Ferdinand
Description
A humble, dark teal tender engine who lives on Misty Island with Bash and Dash. His catchphrase is "That's right!"
Based on
Climax Class C
Voiced by (UK)
Ben Small
Voiced by (US)
Glenn Wrage
Scruff
Scruff
Name
Scruff
Description
A boxy tank engine who works at the Waste Dump with Whiff.
Based on
Sentinel 969 0-4-0 Industrial Locomotive
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale
Belle
Belle
Name
Belle
Number
6120
Description
A large blue tank engine who is part of the Search and Rescue Team and has a bell and water cannons on top of her tanks.
Based on
BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher
Flynn
Flynn
Name
Flynn
Description
A fire engine who is part of the Search and Rescue Team and is a road-rail vehicle.
Based on
Oshkosh W800 ARFF
Voiced by (UK)
Rupert Degas (2011–2013)Ben Small (2013)Kerry Shale (2015)Rob Rackstraw (2015–2019)
Marion
Marion
Name
Marion
Description
An orange rail-mounted steam shovel. She usually works at the Clay Pits with Bill, Ben, and Timothy, although she can be at any digging site on the North Western Railway.
Based on
Marion Model 40
Voiced by (UK)
Olivia Colman (2014–2018)Lucy Montgomery (2020)
Ashima
Ashima
Name
Ashima
Description
A large pink tank engine who worked on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and then Indian Railways.
Based on
Nilgiri Mountain Railway X class
Voiced by (UK)
Tina Desai (2018–2020)Sandeep Garcha (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Tina Desai (2018–2020)Diya Kittur (All Engines Go)
Gina
Gina
Name
Gina
Description
A small Italian tank engine.
Based on
FNM Class 200
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher (2016)Anna Francolini (2019-2020)
Yong Bao
Yong Bao
Name
Yong Bao
Description
A Chinese tender engine.
Based on
China Railways RM
Voiced by (UK)
Dan Li (2018–2019)Chris Lew Kumi Hoi (2020–2021)Lobo Chan (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Dan Li (2018–2019)Chris Lew Kumi Hoi (2020–2021)Patrick Kwok-Choon (All Engines Go)
Shane
Shane
Name
Shane
Number
520
Operator
South Australian Railways
Description
An Australian tender engine.
Based on
South Australian Railways 520 class
Voiced by (UK)
Shane Jacobson
Rajiv
Rajiv
Name
Rajiv
Description
An Indian tank engine.
Based on
Fairy Queen locomotive
Voiced by (UK)
Nikhil Parmar
Hong-Mei
Hong-Mei
Name
Hong-Mei
Number
01
Operator
China Railways
Description
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.
Based on
China Railways GJ
Voiced by (UK)
Chipo Chung
Noor Jehan
Noor Jehan
Name
Noor Jehan
Description
A diesel engine who works on Indian Railways. She takes visitors on a tiger safari in a set of express coaches painted in the same livery as her.
Based on
Indian locomotive class WDM-2
Voiced by (UK)
Sheena Bhattessa
Lorenzo
Lorenzo
Name
Lorenzo
Description
An Italian tender engine from Verona. He was lost in a mine for several years before being rediscovered by Thomas. He has a coach named Beppe.
Based on
FS Class 743
Voiced by (UK)
Vincenzo Nicoli
Gustavo
Gustavo
Name
Gustavo
Number
04
Description
A large electric engine who works on the Brazilian Railway.
Based on
Little Joe loco
Voiced by (UK)
Francisco Labbe
Marcia and Marcio
Marcia and Marcio
Name
Marcia and Marcio
Description
Two wood-burning tender engines who work on the Eucalyptus Railway in Brazil.
Based on
ABPF No. 215 Maria Fumaca
Voiced by (UK)
Laura Cucurullo (Marcia)Federico Trujillo (Marcio)
| Name | Number | Operator | Description | Based on | Voiced by (UK) | Voiced by (US) |
| Thomas | 01/70 | NWR/LBSC | A little blue 0-6-0 tank engine who initially worked as the station pilot at Knapford. After helping to rescue James from an accident, Thomas was rewarded by being permanently assigned to the Ffarquhar branch line with his two coaches, Annie and Clarabel. | LB&SCR E2 class (with extended side tanks) | Ben Small (2009–2015)John Hasler (2015–2021)Aaron Barashi (All Engines Go first and second series) Shaun Jemmett (All Engines Go third and fourth series) | Martin Sherman (2009–2016)Joseph May (2014–2021)Meesha Contreras (All Engines Go first and second series)David Kohlsmith (All Engines Go second series)Kai Harris (All Engines Go third and fourth series) |
| Edward | 02 | NWR | A blue mixed-traffic tender engine. He runs the Brendam Branch Line with BoCo and is one of the oldest engines on Sodor.[citation needed] | Furness Railway K2 class | Keith Wickham (2009–2020) | William Hope (2009–2020) |
| Henry | 03 | NWR | A green mixed-traffic tender engine. He originally had a smaller firebox and needed special Welsh coal. Following his accident when pulling the Flying Kipper, Henry underwent an extensive rebuild, giving him a new shape and better performance.[citation needed] | LNER Gresley Classes A1 and A3/GNR Class C1 (large boiler) (hybrid) (old shape; Henry I)LMS Stanier Class 5 4-6-0 (new shape; Henry II) | Keith Wickham (2009–2020) | Kerry Shale (2009–2020) |
| Gordon | 04 | NWR | A big blue tender engine; his main task is to pull the railway's express train, but has occasionally pulled goods trains, which he dislikes as he believes that these are below him. He is Flying Scotsman's older brother and Spencer's cousin. Gordon works on the main line and shares duties with Rebecca from the twenty-second series to the twenty-fourth series. | LNER Gresley Classes A1 and A3 | Keith Wickham (2009–2021)Will-Harrison Wallace (All Engines Go) | Kerry Shale (2009–2020)Neil Crone (All Engines Go) |
| James | 05 | NWR | A red mixed-traffic tender engine. He does not like pulling trucks, and feels superior to the others except the big engines. James is an experimental version of the class, having an extended running board and front pony truck. The experiment failed and he was soon bought by Sir Topham Hatt. | Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Class 28 | Keith Wickham (2009–2017)Rob Rackstraw (2017–2021) Tom Dussek (All Engines Go) | Kerry Shale (2009–2015)Rob Rackstraw (2015–2020)Luke Marty (All Engines Go) |
| Percy | 06 | NWR | A green saddle tank engine. He was first brought to Sodor while Gordon, James and Henry were on strike and later became the station pilot at Knapford. Following the renovation of the New Harbour, Percy was relocated to Thomas' branch line, where he now works as a goods engine. | GWR No. 1340 Trojan | Keith Wickham (2009–2015)Nigel Pilkington (2015–2021)Henri Charles (All Engines Go first and second series) Oliver Milchard (All Engines Go third and fourth series) | Martin Sherman (2009–2015)Christopher Ragland (2015–2020)Charlie Zeltzer (All Engines Go) |
| Toby | 07 | NWR | A brown tram engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. He used to work on a tramway between Lower Arlesburgh and Arlesdale End, before being bought by Sir Topham Hatt after his line closed down to run the tramway to Ffarquhar Quarry. His line would later be reopened as part of the North Western Railway, with Toby being reallocated to his old shed. He has a coach named Henrietta.[citation needed] | GER Class C53 | Ben Small (2009–2015)Rob Rackstraw (2015–2021)Toby Hadoke (All Engines Go) | William Hope (2009–2020)Edward Glen (All Engines Go) |
| Duck | 08 | NWR | A green Great Western pannier tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. Duck's real name is Montague. Montague goes by "Duck" because some engines say that he waddles. He thinks that there are two ways of doing things: the Great Western way and the wrong way. He runs his own branch line along with Oliver. | GWR 5700 Class | Steven Kynman (2013-2019) | |
| Donald and Douglas | 09 and 10 | NWR | A pair of black tender engines from Scotland who live and work on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. Originally, Sir Topham Hatt had only ordered Donald to work on his railway, but Douglas stowed away with him to avoid being scrapped. After many misadventures, both engines were kept. They tend to work together, although they can be argumentative. | Caledonian Railway 812 and 652 Classes | Joe Mills (2015-2018) | Donald : Joe Mills (2015–2016)Rob Rackstraw (2016–2018) |
| Oliver | 11 | NWR | A green Great Western tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. After being saved from scrap by Douglas, he runs the Little Western with Duck and his own brake van, Toad. | GWR 1400 Class | Joe Mills (2014-2018) | |
| mw- } }Emily | 12 | NWR | An emerald tender engine. When Emily was new to Sodor, she borrowed Annie and Clarabel without Thomas' knowledge, to the shock of the other engines. The matter was resolved after she saved Oliver from a nasty accident and she was rewarded with two new coaches. | GNR Stirling 4-2-2 | Teresa Gallagher (2009–2021)Marie Ekins (All Engines Go) | Jules de Jongh (2009–2020)Kayla Lorette (All Engines Go) |
| Nia | 18 | NWR | An orange tank engine from Kenya, Nia often helps out at the Sodor Animal Park on the Brendam Branch Line. | KUR ED1 class | Yvonne Grundy (2018–2021)Sade Smith (All Engines Go) | Yvonne Grundy (2018–2021)Talia Evans (All Engines Go) |
| Rebecca | 22 | NWR | A yellow tender engine, Rebecca works on the main line, and either pulls the railway's express or mixed-traffic trains. | SR West Country and Battle of Britain classes[citation needed] | Rachael Miller | |
| Rosie | 37 | NWR | A lively little tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. She originally wore a lavender livery and primarily worked at Knapford Yards. She has since been repainted red and is now the head shunter at Vicarstown. | S100 SR USA class | Teresa Gallagher (2010–2012)Nicola Stapleton (2017–2020) | Jules de Jongh (2010–2012)Nicola Stapleton (2017–2020) |
| Bill and Ben | 01 and 02 | Sodor China Clay | A pair of yellow saddle tank engine twins belonging to the Sodor China Clay Company. They both work in the china clay pits, and at Brendam Docks, where they shunt trucks. | "Alfred" and "Judy"[citation needed] | Bill | Jonathan Broadbent (2013–2016)Tim Whitnall (2018)Rasmus Hardiker (2018–2020) Ben | Jonathan Broadbent (2013–2016)Matt Wilkinson (2018–2020) | |
| Flying Scotsman | 4472 | An LNER Class A3 Pacific. Flying Scotsman holds the record for being the first engine to officially run at over 100 mph. In addition, Flying Scotsman has been described as the world's most famous steam locomotive. Flying Scotsman is named after a service that runs from London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley. He is Gordon's older brother. | LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman | Rufus Jones (2016-2018) | ||
| Stepney | LBSCR 55 | The Bluebell Railway | A tank engine, named after a district in London, who was saved from scrap by Rusty and lives on the Bluebell Railway. His friendly, enthusiastic attitude makes him a welcome visitor on Sir Topham Hatt's railway. | LB&SCR A1 class[citation needed] | ||
| City of Truro | GWR 3440 | A famous tender engine from the Great Western Railway, who once visited the Island of Sodor. He is one of the three real-world tender engines to have appeared in the main series. In the episode "Gordon & 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 STEAM Museum on the Mainland. | GWR 3700 Class 3440 City of Truro | |||
| Harvey | 27 | NWR | A merlot crane tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. | Shelton Iron & Steel Works No. 4101, or "Dusby" * [citation needed] | Keith Wickham | |
| Fergus | Sodor Cement Works | A small railway traction engine who works at the Sodor Cement Works. | Aveling & Porter 2-2-0WT "Blue Circle" | |||
| Arthur | NWR | A large maroon tank engine originating from the London, Midland and Scottish Railway who runs the line to the Fishing Village. He was very proud of his spotless record, which was broken when he crashed into Duck's goods train after Thomas tricked him. | LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2T | |||
| Murdoch | An orange tender engine that pulls heavy goods trains. | BR Standard Class 9F | ||||
| Spencer | The Duke and Duchess of Boxford's silver streamlined tender engine from the Mainland and is Gordon's cousin and arch-rival, and like Gordon has a tendency to be arrogant, albeit more frequently. | LNER Class A4[citation needed] | Matt Wilkinson | Glenn Wrage | ||
| Molly | A powerful, yellow mixed-traffic tender engine who primarily works on the Main Line of the North Western Railway. Only appears once in "Molly's Special Special". | GER Class D56 | ||||
| Neville | BR 33010 | A kind, ubiquitous, black square-shaped tender engine, who has a bridge named after his brutal accident. | SR Q1 class | |||
| Whiff | 66 | A grubby green tank engine who wears glasses. His main task is to collect rubbish and scrap, which explains his dirty appearance and smell. | NER 66 Aerolite | Keith Wickham (2010–2018)Matt Coles (All Engines Go) | William Hope (2010–2018)Joe Pingue (All Engines Go) | |
| Billy | An enthusiastic but impatient and immature orange saddle tank engine with prominent buckteeth. | Manning Wardle | ||||
| Stanley | A silver saddle tank engine who works as a shunting engine on the North Western Railway. | Hudswell Clarke's 0-6-0ST | Matt Wilkinson (2011–2018)David Menkin (2015)Rob Rackstraw (2020) | Kerry Shale (2011)Ben Small (2011–2015)David Menkin (2015)Rob Rackstraw (2016–2020)John Schwab (2016) | ||
| Hank | A large, strong American tender engine who is both helpful and confident. When he first arrived on Sodor, a welcome party was shortly thrown for him. | Pennsylvania Railroad class K4 | ||||
| Flora | Sodor Tramways | A bright yellow steam tram who works for Sodor Tramways in Great Waterton. She has her own tramcar, which is her pride and joy. | Mostly Road Steam Tram | |||
| Hiro | 51 | An old and wise Japanese tender engine who is famously known as the "Master of the Railway". | JNR Class D51 | Togo Igawa (2009–2021)Dai Tabuchi (All Engines Go) | Togo Igawa (2009–2020)Kintaro Akiyama (All Engines Go) | |
| Charlie | 14 | NWR | A playful purple saddle tank engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor on the North Western Railway. He loves to tell jokes and have fun, and works as a shunter in Knapford Yards. | Manning Wardle[citation needed] | Matt Wilkinson (2009-2014)Steven Kynman (2016) | Glenn Wrage (2009–2011)Ben Small (2012–2014)Steven Kynman (2016) |
| Bash and Dash | Fun-loving grey and yellow tank engine twins who live on Misty Island with Ferdinand. | Bear Harbor Lumber Company No. 1 | Matt Wilkinson (Bash)Keith Wickham (Dash) | William Hope (Bash)Kerry Shale (Dash) | ||
| Ferdinand | A humble, dark teal tender engine who lives on Misty Island with Bash and Dash. His catchphrase is "That's right!" | Climax Class C | Ben Small | Glenn Wrage | ||
| Scruff | A boxy tank engine who works at the Waste Dump with Whiff. | Sentinel 969 0-4-0 Industrial Locomotive | Matt Wilkinson | Kerry Shale | ||
| Belle | 6120 | A large blue tank engine who is part of the Search and Rescue Team and has a bell and water cannons on top of her tanks. | BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T | Teresa Gallagher | ||
| Flynn | A fire engine who is part of the Search and Rescue Team and is a road-rail vehicle. | Oshkosh W800 ARFF | Rupert Degas (2011–2013)Ben Small (2013)Kerry Shale (2015)Rob Rackstraw (2015–2019) | |||
| Marion | An orange rail-mounted steam shovel. She usually works at the Clay Pits with Bill, Ben, and Timothy, although she can be at any digging site on the North Western Railway. | Marion Model 40 | Olivia Colman (2014–2018)Lucy Montgomery (2020) | |||
| Ashima | A large pink tank engine who worked on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway and then Indian Railways. | Nilgiri Mountain Railway X class | Tina Desai (2018–2020)Sandeep Garcha (All Engines Go) | Tina Desai (2018–2020)Diya Kittur (All Engines Go) | ||
| Gina | A small Italian tank engine. | FNM Class 200 | Teresa Gallagher (2016)Anna Francolini (2019-2020) | |||
| Yong Bao | A Chinese tender engine. | China Railways RM | Dan Li (2018–2019)Chris Lew Kumi Hoi (2020–2021)Lobo Chan (All Engines Go) | Dan Li (2018–2019)Chris Lew Kumi Hoi (2020–2021)Patrick Kwok-Choon (All Engines Go) | ||
| Shane | 520 | South Australian Railways | An Australian tender engine. | South Australian Railways 520 class | Shane Jacobson | |
| Rajiv | An Indian tank engine. | Fairy Queen locomotive | Nikhil Parmar | |||
| Hong-Mei | 01 | China Railways | 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. | China Railways GJ | Chipo Chung | |
| Noor Jehan | A diesel engine who works on Indian Railways. She takes visitors on a tiger safari in a set of express coaches painted in the same livery as her. | Indian locomotive class WDM-2 | Sheena Bhattessa | |||
| Lorenzo | An Italian tender engine from Verona. He was lost in a mine for several years before being rediscovered by Thomas. He has a coach named Beppe. | FS Class 743 | Vincenzo Nicoli | |||
| Gustavo | 04 | A large electric engine who works on the Brazilian Railway. | Little Joe loco | Francisco Labbe | ||
| Marcia and Marcio | Two wood-burning tender engines who work on the Eucalyptus Railway in Brazil. | ABPF No. 215 Maria Fumaca | Laura Cucurullo (Marcia)Federico Trujillo (Marcio) | |||
· Standard gauge engines › Diesel engines
Diesel
Diesel
Name
Diesel
Operator
NWR/British Railways
Description
A black diesel engine who originates from the Mainland, and is the first standard gauge diesel to have ever arrived on Sodor. He has an oily, devious, scheming, and malicious nature, and holds a grudge against the steam engines. He was originally sent there for bad behaviour, but after many attempts to return there, he joins the North Western Railway.
Based on
British Rail Class 08[citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Kerry Shale (2010–2021)Henry Harrison (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Michael Brandon (2010–2012)Martin Sherman (2013–2014)Kerry Shale (2015–2021)Shomoy James Mitchell (All Engines Go first series only)Will Bhaneja (All Engines Go second series onwards)
Daisy
Daisy
Name
Daisy
Operator
NWR
Description
A green diesel railcar who came to work on the Ffarquhar Branch Line in place of Thomas after he crashed into the Stationmaster's house. She now works on the Harwick Branch Line carrying out passenger duties, while Ryan runs the goods duties.
Based on
British Rail Class 122
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher (2015–2016, specials only, 2018)Tracy-Ann Oberman (2016–2021)
BoCo
BoCo
Name
BoCo
Number
D5702
Operator
NWR
Description
A green mixed-traffic diesel engine who primarily works on Edward's Branch Line and occasionally on the Main Line. He, along with Edward, are mentors to Bill and Ben.
Based on
British Rail Class 28
Mavis
Mavis
Name
Mavis
Number
01
Operator
Ffarrquar Quarry Company
Description
A privately owned diesel shunter who works at the Ffarquhar Quarry, mainly rearranging trucks in different sidings, and previously the Sodor Slate Quarry.
Based on
British Rail Class 04
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher (2010–2017)
Voiced by (US)
Jules de Jongh (2010–2012)Teresa Gallagher (2013–2017)
Class 40
Class 40
Name
Class 40
Number
BR D261
Operator
British Rail
Description
A big green diesel engine who once visited the North Western Railway on loan from British Railways. He was brought to Sodor to help the other engines. He unintentionally sucked in an inspector's bowler hat through his air intake, which lead to his engine failing. Afterwards, he was sent away in disgrace, leaving behind "a rather nasty smell, and a battered bowler hat".
Based on
British Rail Class 40
Derek
Derek
Name
Derek
Description
A large green diesel engine who is known for his initial "teething" troubles. He was not officially named until merchandise was released. He is friends with Bill and Ben.
Based on
British Rail Class 17
Iron 'Arry and Iron Bert
Iron 'Arry and Iron Bert
Name
Iron 'Arry and Iron Bert
Operator
Sodor Ironworks
Description
Twin diesel shunters who work at the Sodor Ironworks. They usually act as malicious as Diesel when it comes to their interactions with the steam engines, sometimes taking it further by attempting to force steam engines, like Stepney into the smelter.
Based on
British Rail Class 08
Voiced by (UK)
Kerry Shale (2010–2011, 'Arry and Bert) (2012–2017, 'Arry)William Hope (2012–2017, Bert)
Diesel 10
Diesel 10
Name
Diesel 10
Description
An evil diesel engine with a claw whom he named "Pinchy". Appears in "Calling all Engines" and was the main antagonist in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
Based on
British Rail Class 42
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson
Salty
Salty
Name
Salty
Number
BR 2991
Description
A crimson red dockside diesel shunter who works at Brendam Docks. He speaks like a stereotypical pirate and enjoys telling stories revolving around the sea and fantasy. Generally has a very different attitude towards the steam engines than most of the other diesels, and prioritizes getting getting things done, rather who does it.
Based on
British Rail Class 07
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2010–2021)Guy Harris (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Keith Wickham (2010–2021)Scott McCord (All Engines Go)
Dennis
Dennis
Name
Dennis
Number
11001
Description
A lazy diesel who dislikes hard work, but enjoys making other engines do it for him.
Based on
British Rail 11001
Kana
Kana
Name
Kana
Description
A lavender Japanese bullet train who lives and works on the North Western Railway and the first bullet train to live on Sodor. She has two passenger coaches painted in the same livery as her. She loves to race, and often creates gusts of wind due to her speed. Kana sometimes has some trouble with burning out her batteries.
Based on
E8 Series Shinkansen
Voiced by (UK)
Chloe Raphael (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Ava Ro (All Engines Go)
Sandy
Sandy
Name
Sandy
Description
A pink rail speeder who lives and works on the Island of Sodor. She is close friends with Carly and works with her at their maintenance yard. The two of them share the railway's repair duties.
Based on
Rail Speeder
Voiced by (UK)
Holly Dixon (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Glee Dango (All Engines Go)
| Name | Number | Operator | Description | Based on | Voiced by (UK) | Voiced by (US) |
| Diesel | NWR/British Railways | A black diesel engine who originates from the Mainland, and is the first standard gauge diesel to have ever arrived on Sodor. He has an oily, devious, scheming, and malicious nature, and holds a grudge against the steam engines. He was originally sent there for bad behaviour, but after many attempts to return there, he joins the North Western Railway. | British Rail Class 08[citation needed] | Kerry Shale (2010–2021)Henry Harrison (All Engines Go) | Michael Brandon (2010–2012)Martin Sherman (2013–2014)Kerry Shale (2015–2021)Shomoy James Mitchell (All Engines Go first series only)Will Bhaneja (All Engines Go second series onwards) | |
| Daisy | NWR | A green diesel railcar who came to work on the Ffarquhar Branch Line in place of Thomas after he crashed into the Stationmaster's house. She now works on the Harwick Branch Line carrying out passenger duties, while Ryan runs the goods duties. | British Rail Class 122 | Teresa Gallagher (2015–2016, specials only, 2018)Tracy-Ann Oberman (2016–2021) | ||
| BoCo | D5702 | NWR | A green mixed-traffic diesel engine who primarily works on Edward's Branch Line and occasionally on the Main Line. He, along with Edward, are mentors to Bill and Ben. | British Rail Class 28 | ||
| Mavis | 01 | Ffarrquar Quarry Company | A privately owned diesel shunter who works at the Ffarquhar Quarry, mainly rearranging trucks in different sidings, and previously the Sodor Slate Quarry. | British Rail Class 04 | Teresa Gallagher (2010–2017) | Jules de Jongh (2010–2012)Teresa Gallagher (2013–2017) |
| Class 40 | BR D261 | British Rail | A big green diesel engine who once visited the North Western Railway on loan from British Railways. He was brought to Sodor to help the other engines. He unintentionally sucked in an inspector's bowler hat through his air intake, which lead to his engine failing. Afterwards, he was sent away in disgrace, leaving behind "a rather nasty smell, and a battered bowler hat". | British Rail Class 40 | ||
| Derek | A large green diesel engine who is known for his initial "teething" troubles. He was not officially named until merchandise was released. He is friends with Bill and Ben. | British Rail Class 17 | ||||
| Iron 'Arry and Iron Bert | Sodor Ironworks | Twin diesel shunters who work at the Sodor Ironworks. They usually act as malicious as Diesel when it comes to their interactions with the steam engines, sometimes taking it further by attempting to force steam engines, like Stepney into the smelter. | British Rail Class 08 | Kerry Shale (2010–2011, 'Arry and Bert) (2012–2017, 'Arry)William Hope (2012–2017, Bert) | ||
| Diesel 10 | An evil diesel engine with a claw whom he named "Pinchy". Appears in "Calling all Engines" and was the main antagonist in Thomas and the Magic Railroad. | British Rail Class 42 | Matt Wilkinson | |||
| Salty | BR 2991 | A crimson red dockside diesel shunter who works at Brendam Docks. He speaks like a stereotypical pirate and enjoys telling stories revolving around the sea and fantasy. Generally has a very different attitude towards the steam engines than most of the other diesels, and prioritizes getting getting things done, rather who does it. | British Rail Class 07 | Keith Wickham (2010–2021)Guy Harris (All Engines Go) | Keith Wickham (2010–2021)Scott McCord (All Engines Go) | |
| Dennis | 11001 | A lazy diesel who dislikes hard work, but enjoys making other engines do it for him. | British Rail 11001 | |||
| Kana | A lavender Japanese bullet train who lives and works on the North Western Railway and the first bullet train to live on Sodor. She has two passenger coaches painted in the same livery as her. She loves to race, and often creates gusts of wind due to her speed. Kana sometimes has some trouble with burning out her batteries. | E8 Series Shinkansen | Chloe Raphael (All Engines Go) | Ava Ro (All Engines Go) | ||
| Sandy | A pink rail speeder who lives and works on the Island of Sodor. She is close friends with Carly and works with her at their maintenance yard. The two of them share the railway's repair duties. | Rail Speeder | Holly Dixon (All Engines Go) | Glee Dango (All Engines Go) | ||
· Narrow gauge engines
Skarloey
Skarloey
Name
Skarloey
Number
SR 01
Description
A red narrow gauge saddle tank engine and is one of the oldest engines on the Skarloey Railway.
Based on
Talyllyn
Rheneas
Rheneas
Name
Rheneas
Number
SR 02
Description
A vermillion narrow gauge well tank engine and the Skarloey Railway's second engine. Rheneas has the nickname "Gallant Old Engine", after saving the railway from closure.
Based on
Dolgoch
Sir Handel
Sir Handel
Name
Sir Handel
Number
SR/MSR 3
Description
A blue narrow gauge saddle tank engine originally of the Mid Sodor Railway, where he was named "Falcon". He now works on the Skarloey Railway.
Based on
Sir Haydn
Peter Sam
Peter Sam
Name
Peter Sam
Number
SR/MSR 04
Description
A green narrow gauge saddle tank engine originally of the Mid Sodor Railway, where he was named "Stuart". He now works on the Skarloey Railway. Following an accident with some slate trucks, Peter Sam lost his funnel and was fitted with a special funnel as a replacement.
Based on
Edward Thomas
Rusty
Rusty
Name
Rusty
Number
SR 05
Description
A kind orange little narrow gauge diesel engine who carries out maintenance work and odd jobs on the Skarloey Railway.
Based on
Midlander
Duncan
Duncan
Name
Duncan
Number
SR 06
Description
A grumpy yellow Scottish narrow gauge well tank engine on the Skarloey Railway. He came to the Skarloey Railway as a spare engine after Peter Sam's accident with some slate trucks.
Based on
Douglas
Freddie
Freddie
Name
Freddie
Number
SR 07
Description
An old narrow gauge tank engine on the Skarloey Railway.
Based on
Russell
Duke
Duke
Name
Duke
Number
SR 08
Description
An orange-brown narrow gauge tank-tender engine who is widely respected and considered a hero amongst all the engines. 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. He was left in his old shed after his railway closed down, but was eventually rediscovered and put to work on the Skarloey Railway.
Based on
Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT
Smudger
Smudger
Name
Smudger
Description
An olive green narrow gauge tank engine who used to work on the Mid Sodor Railway. He was later turned into a generator due to his tendency to misbehave and derail frequently.
Based on
Dolgoch
Bertram
Bertram
Name
Bertram
Description
An old narrow gauge tank-tender engine who worked at the mines. His real name is "The Old Warrior", but was nicknamed "Bertram" because of his bravery. He lived on a remote part of the Island that was once rarely visited. His railway has since been restored as a fairground and he now pulls passenger trains on it.
Based on
Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT
Mighty Mac
Mighty Mac
Name
Mighty Mac
Description
A blue double-ended 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 his youthful features, round nose, and freckled cheeks. Despite the opposing personalities of the two ends, they are technically one engine.
Based on
Fairlie locomotive
Proteus
Proteus
Name
Proteus
Description
A legendary yellow narrow gauge saddle tank engine with a magic lamp hung upon his funnel.
Based on
Sir Haydn
Victor
Victor
Name
Victor
Description
A dark red narrow gauge tank engine from Cuba who works at the Sodor Steamworks with his assistant, Kevin.
Based on
Minaz Co., No. 1173
Luke
Luke
Name
Luke
Number
SR 22
Description
A green Irish narrow gauge saddle tank engine who works primarily at the Blue Mountain Quarry on the Skarloey Railway.
Based on
'Peter Pan', a 'Wren' class locomotive
Millie
Millie
Name
Millie
Description
A light blue narrow gauge engine from France. She helps run Sir Robert Norramby's Estate Railway at Ulfstead Castle. Her duties include assisting the Groundskeeper and taking visitors on tours of the estate. For this, she has her own set of open-topped coaches.
Based on
Decauville No. 8069 Tabamar
| Name | Number | Description | Based on |
| Skarloey | SR 01 | A red narrow gauge saddle tank engine and is one of the oldest engines on the Skarloey Railway. | Talyllyn |
| Rheneas | SR 02 | A vermillion narrow gauge well tank engine and the Skarloey Railway's second engine. Rheneas has the nickname "Gallant Old Engine", after saving the railway from closure. | Dolgoch |
| Sir Handel | SR/MSR 3 | A blue narrow gauge saddle tank engine originally of the Mid Sodor Railway, where he was named "Falcon". He now works on the Skarloey Railway. | Sir Haydn |
| Peter Sam | SR/MSR 04 | A green narrow gauge saddle tank engine originally of the Mid Sodor Railway, where he was named "Stuart". He now works on the Skarloey Railway. Following an accident with some slate trucks, Peter Sam lost his funnel and was fitted with a special funnel as a replacement. | Edward Thomas |
| Rusty | SR 05 | A kind orange little narrow gauge diesel engine who carries out maintenance work and odd jobs on the Skarloey Railway. | Midlander |
| Duncan | SR 06 | A grumpy yellow Scottish narrow gauge well tank engine on the Skarloey Railway. He came to the Skarloey Railway as a spare engine after Peter Sam's accident with some slate trucks. | Douglas |
| Freddie | SR 07 | An old narrow gauge tank engine on the Skarloey Railway. | Russell |
| Duke | SR 08 | An orange-brown narrow gauge tank-tender engine who is widely respected and considered a hero amongst all the engines. 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. He was left in his old shed after his railway closed down, but was eventually rediscovered and put to work on the Skarloey Railway. | Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT |
| Smudger | An olive green narrow gauge tank engine who used to work on the Mid Sodor Railway. He was later turned into a generator due to his tendency to misbehave and derail frequently. | Dolgoch | |
| Bertram | An old narrow gauge tank-tender engine who worked at the mines. His real name is "The Old Warrior", but was nicknamed "Bertram" because of his bravery. He lived on a remote part of the Island that was once rarely visited. His railway has since been restored as a fairground and he now pulls passenger trains on it. | Festiniog Railway 0-4-0TT | |
| Mighty Mac | A blue double-ended 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 his youthful features, round nose, and freckled cheeks. Despite the opposing personalities of the two ends, they are technically one engine. | Fairlie locomotive | |
| Proteus | A legendary yellow narrow gauge saddle tank engine with a magic lamp hung upon his funnel. | Sir Haydn | |
| Victor | A dark red narrow gauge tank engine from Cuba who works at the Sodor Steamworks with his assistant, Kevin. | Minaz Co., No. 1173 | |
| Luke | SR 22 | A green Irish narrow gauge saddle tank engine who works primarily at the Blue Mountain Quarry on the Skarloey Railway. | 'Peter Pan', a 'Wren' class locomotive |
| Millie | A light blue narrow gauge engine from France. She helps run Sir Robert Norramby's Estate Railway at Ulfstead Castle. Her duties include assisting the Groundskeeper and taking visitors on tours of the estate. For this, she has her own set of open-topped coaches. | Decauville No. 8069 Tabamar |
· Miniature gauge engines
Rex
Rex
Name
Rex
Description
A green miniature tender engine who lives and works on the Arlesdale Railway. He is a natural leader but can be very cocky at times.
Based on
River Esk
Voiced by
Tom Stourton
Mike
Mike
Name
Mike
Description
A red miniature tender engine who works on the Arlesdale Railway. He prefers goods to passengers.
Based on
River Mite
Voiced by
Tim Whitnall
Bert
Bert
Name
Bert
Description
A blue miniature tender engine who works on the Arlesdale Railway.
Based on
River Irt
Voiced by
Keith Wickham
| Name | Description | Based on | Voiced by |
| Rex | A green miniature tender engine who lives and works on the Arlesdale Railway. He is a natural leader but can be very cocky at times. | River Esk | Tom Stourton |
| Mike | A red miniature tender engine who works on the Arlesdale Railway. He prefers goods to passengers. | River Mite | Tim Whitnall |
| Bert | A blue miniature tender engine who works on the Arlesdale Railway. | River Irt | Keith Wickham |
· Rolling stock
Annie and Clarabel
Annie and Clarabel
Name
Annie and Clarabel
Description
Thomas' faithful coaches whom he loves dearly. They are a pair of orange-brown four-wheeled coaches who work on the North Western Railway. Annie can only take passengers, but Clarabel can take passengers, luggage, and the guard. The pair usually work on the Ffarquhar Branch Line with Thomas.
Based on
LB&SCR Stroudley Coaches
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher (2011–2020)Wendy Patterson (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Teresa Gallagher (2011–2020)Catherine Disher (Annie)Linda Kash (Clarabel; All Engines Go)
Henrietta
Henrietta
Name
Henrietta
Description
A faithful tram coach who travels with Toby. Percy usually takes her when Toby is absent.
Based on
GER Wisbech & Upwell Tramway 4-Wheel Coach
Voiced by (UK)
Maggie Ollerenshaw
The Spiteful Brake Van
The Spiteful Brake Van
Name
The Spiteful Brake Van
Description
A troublesome brake van, who was subsequently crushed into pieces by Douglas, on the back of James' goods train.
Based on
British Railways Standard 20 Ton Brake Van
The Chinese Dragon
The Chinese Dragon
Name
The Chinese Dragon
Description
A colorful and exotic paper dragon. It is a popular sight for carnival and funfair specials.
Toad
Toad
Name
Toad
Description
Oliver's loyal brake van who escaped from scrap with the help of Douglas.
Based on
GWR 16 Ton "Toad" Brake Van
Voiced by (UK)
Joe Mills (2014-2017)
S.C.Ruffey
S.C.Ruffey
Name
S.C.Ruffey
Description
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.
Based on
7-Plank Open Wagon
Bruno
Bruno
Name
Bruno
Description
A red Autistic brake car who has outstanding knowledge of the railway's schedules and routes, as well as a fondness for humans.
Based on
North American caboose
Voiced by (UK)
Elliott Garcia
Voiced by (US)
Chuck Smith
| Name | Number | Description | Based on | Voiced by (UK) | Voiced by (US) |
| Annie and Clarabel | Thomas' faithful coaches whom he loves dearly. They are a pair of orange-brown four-wheeled coaches who work on the North Western Railway. Annie can only take passengers, but Clarabel can take passengers, luggage, and the guard. The pair usually work on the Ffarquhar Branch Line with Thomas. | LB&SCR Stroudley Coaches | Teresa Gallagher (2011–2020)Wendy Patterson (All Engines Go) | Teresa Gallagher (2011–2020)Catherine Disher (Annie)Linda Kash (Clarabel; All Engines Go) | |
| Henrietta | A faithful tram coach who travels with Toby. Percy usually takes her when Toby is absent. | GER Wisbech & Upwell Tramway 4-Wheel Coach | Maggie Ollerenshaw | ||
| The Spiteful Brake Van | A troublesome brake van, who was subsequently crushed into pieces by Douglas, on the back of James' goods train. | British Railways Standard 20 Ton Brake Van | |||
| The Chinese Dragon | A colorful and exotic paper dragon. It is a popular sight for carnival and funfair specials. | ||||
| Toad | Oliver's loyal brake van who escaped from scrap with the help of Douglas. | GWR 16 Ton "Toad" Brake Van | Joe Mills (2014-2017) | ||
| Ruffey | 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. | 7-Plank Open Wagon | |||
| Bruno | A red Autistic brake car who has outstanding knowledge of the railway's schedules and routes, as well as a fondness for humans. | North American caboose | Elliott Garcia | Chuck Smith | |
· Non-rail vehicles
Terence
Terence
Name
Terence
Description
An orange caterpillar tractor who usually works near Thomas' Branch Line, and later McColl Farm and is driven by Farmer Finney. When Thomas first met Terence, he insulted him for having 'ugly' caterpillar tracks, but later regretted it and befriended Terence after he pulled him out of a snowdrift.
Based on
Caterpillar Model 70
Voiced by (UK)
Tom Stourton (2017–2019)Will Bridgewood (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Tom Stourton (2017–2019)Kai Harris (All Engines Go second series)Milo Toriel-McGibbon (All Engines Go third and fourth series)
Bertie
Bertie
Name
Bertie
Description
A red single-deck bus who works alongside Thomas' Branch Line. Bertie had a race with Thomas to Ffarquhar after claiming that he was the faster of the two, but lost after having to stop at a traffic light.
Based on
Leyland Tiger
Voiced by (UK)
Rupert Degas (2011–2012)Keith Wickham (2013–2020)
Trevor
Trevor
Name
Trevor
Description
A traction engine who resides at the Wellsworth Vicarage Orchard and driven by Jem Cole. He was due to be broken up for scrap before he was saved by the Vicar of Wellsworth.
Based on
William Foster & Co. Traction Engine No. 14593
Voiced by (UK)
Nigel Pilkington
Voiced by (US)
Christopher Ragland
Harold
Harold
Name
Harold
Description
A white and red helicopter who patrols the skies of the Island of Sodor, nicknamed "whirlybird" by the engines, searching for emergencies. When Harold first met Percy, he insulted the railways were "slow and out-of-date". Percy, who was cross at this when taking trucks, decided to race Harold to the New Harbour. He later becomes part of the Search and Rescue Team and is operated by two pilots.
Based on
Sikorsky S-55
Voiced by (UK)
Keith Wickham (2010–2020)Jai Armstrong (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale (2010–2019)Bruce Dow (All Engines Go)
Cranky
Cranky
Name
Cranky
Description
An olive green tower crane who works at Brendam Docks.
Based on
Tower Crane
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson (2010–2020)Will Harrison-Wallace (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Glenn Wrage (2010–2020)Cory Doran (All Engines Go)
Kevin
Kevin
Name
Kevin
Description
A yellow mobile crane who works at the Sodor Steamworks alongside Victor. Kevin's catchphrase is "Sorry, Boss, slip of the hook!" which is used most prominently from the thirteenth series to the sixteenth series.
Based on
Ransomes & Rapier crane[citation needed]
Voiced by (UK)
Matt Wilkinson (2009–2018)Kerry Shale (2017–2019)
Voiced by (US)
Kerry Shale
Carly
Carly
Name
Carly
Description
A yellow rolling gantry crane who works at Brendam Docks with Cranky and Big Mickey. In the All Engines Go reboot series, she is depicted as a crane engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor. She is close friends with Sandy and co-works with her at their maintenance yard.
Based on
Four-link portal harbour crane
Voiced by (UK)
Lucy Montgomery (2017–2020)Eva Mohamed (All Engines Go)
Voiced by (US)
Lucy Montgomery (2017–2020)Jenna Warren (All Engines Go)
Stefano
Stefano
Name
Stefano
Description
A huge amphibious cargo ship from Sicily, Italy. He can run on both water and land.
Based on
LARC-LX
Voiced by (UK)
Antonio Magro
| Name | Number | Description | Based on | Voiced by (UK) | Voiced by (US) |
| Terence | An orange caterpillar tractor who usually works near Thomas' Branch Line, and later McColl Farm and is driven by Farmer Finney. When Thomas first met Terence, he insulted him for having 'ugly' caterpillar tracks, but later regretted it and befriended Terence after he pulled him out of a snowdrift. | Caterpillar Model 70 | Tom Stourton (2017–2019)Will Bridgewood (All Engines Go) | Tom Stourton (2017–2019)Kai Harris (All Engines Go second series)Milo Toriel-McGibbon (All Engines Go third and fourth series) | |
| Bertie | A red single-deck bus who works alongside Thomas' Branch Line. Bertie had a race with Thomas to Ffarquhar after claiming that he was the faster of the two, but lost after having to stop at a traffic light. | Leyland Tiger | Rupert Degas (2011–2012)Keith Wickham (2013–2020) | ||
| Trevor | A traction engine who resides at the Wellsworth Vicarage Orchard and driven by Jem Cole. He was due to be broken up for scrap before he was saved by the Vicar of Wellsworth. | William Foster & Co. Traction Engine No. 14593 | Nigel Pilkington | Christopher Ragland | |
| Harold | A white and red helicopter who patrols the skies of the Island of Sodor, nicknamed "whirlybird" by the engines, searching for emergencies. When Harold first met Percy, he insulted the railways were "slow and out-of-date". Percy, who was cross at this when taking trucks, decided to race Harold to the New Harbour. He later becomes part of the Search and Rescue Team and is operated by two pilots. | Sikorsky S-55 | Keith Wickham (2010–2020)Jai Armstrong (All Engines Go) | Kerry Shale (2010–2019)Bruce Dow (All Engines Go) | |
| Cranky | An olive green tower crane who works at Brendam Docks. | Tower Crane | Matt Wilkinson (2010–2020)Will Harrison-Wallace (All Engines Go) | Glenn Wrage (2010–2020)Cory Doran (All Engines Go) | |
| Kevin | A yellow mobile crane who works at the Sodor Steamworks alongside Victor. Kevin's catchphrase is "Sorry, Boss, slip of the hook!" which is used most prominently from the thirteenth series to the sixteenth series. | Ransomes & Rapier crane[citation needed] | Matt Wilkinson (2009–2018)Kerry Shale (2017–2019) | Kerry Shale | |
| Carly | A yellow rolling gantry crane who works at Brendam Docks with Cranky and Big Mickey. In the All Engines Go reboot series, she is depicted as a crane engine who lives and works on the Island of Sodor. She is close friends with Sandy and co-works with her at their maintenance yard. | Four-link portal harbour crane | Lucy Montgomery (2017–2020)Eva Mohamed (All Engines Go) | Lucy Montgomery (2017–2020)Jenna Warren (All Engines Go) | |
| Stefano | A huge amphibious cargo ship from Sicily, Italy. He can run on both water and land. | LARC-LX | Antonio Magro | ||
· Non-rail vehicles › Sodor Construction Company
Nelson
Nelson
Name
Nelson
Number
10
Description
A transport ballast tractor who works for the Sodor Construction Company.
Based on
Scammell 15LA ballast tractor
Scammell Pioneer tractor unit
Isobella
Isobella
Name
Isobella
Number
22
Description
A yellow steam lorry who works for the Sodor Construction Company.
Based on
Sentinel GD4 lorry
Patrick
Patrick
Name
Patrick
Number
23
Description
A cement mixer lorry who works for the Sodor Construction Company.
Based on
1943 Mack NM3
Brenda
Brenda
Name
Brenda
Number
24
Description
A bulldozer who works for the Sodor Construction Company. She, along with the rest of the construction vehicles, come to Italy to assist with her archaeological dig.
Based on
Caterpillar D9
Voiced by (UK)
Teresa Gallagher
Buster
Buster
Name
Buster
Number
N/A
Description
A steamroller who works for the Sodor Construction Company.
Based on
Aveling & Porter R10 steamroller
Darcy
Darcy
Name
Darcy
Number
N/A
Description
A tunnel boring machine who works for the Sodor Construction Company.
Based on
Roadheader STR series tunnel boring machine
Voiced by (UK)
Harriet Kershaw
| Name | Number | Description | Based on | Voiced by (UK) | Voiced by (US) |
| Nelson | 10 | A transport ballast tractor who works for the Sodor Construction Company. | Scammell 15LA ballast tractor Scammell Pioneer tractor unit | ||
| Isobella | 22 | A yellow steam lorry who works for the Sodor Construction Company. | Sentinel GD4 lorry | ||
| Patrick | 23 | A cement mixer lorry who works for the Sodor Construction Company. | 1943 Mack NM3 | ||
| Brenda | 24 | A bulldozer who works for the Sodor Construction Company. She, along with the rest of the construction vehicles, come to Italy to assist with her archaeological dig. | Caterpillar D9 | Teresa Gallagher | |
| Buster | N/A | A steamroller who works for the Sodor Construction Company. | Aveling & Porter R10 steamroller | ||
| Darcy | N/A | A tunnel boring machine who works for the Sodor Construction Company. | Roadheader STR series tunnel boring machine | Harriet Kershaw | |
References
- Metrohttps://metro.co.uk/2018/09/01/thomas-the-tank-engine-gets-multicultural-female-trains-in-equality-overhaul-7903296/
- Pedestrianhttps://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/thomas-tank-engine-gender-diverse-cast/
- Eastleigh Newshttps://www.eastleighnews.co.uk/2011/08/thomas-the-tank-engine-returns-to-vue/
- DerbyshireLivehttps://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/burton/new-thomas-friends-short-films-3049772
- Daily Gazettehttps://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/18121584.thomas-tank-engine-santa-chappels-railway/
- Brandcrunch Nigeriahttps://brandcrunch.com.ng/2022/03/28/thomas-friends-find-a-new-home-on-boomerang/
- The Thomas the Tank Engine Man
- TimeOuthttps://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/news/all-aboard-thomas-town-attraction-is-on-its-way-020918