Meet the Engines
Who is Thomas?
He is the "Number 1" blue tank engine and has his own branch line.
What is Tidmouth Sheds?
The place where Thomas, Gordon, and many other engines sleep at night in their own berths.
Who are Annie and Clarabel?
The names of Thomas's two faithful coaches that he pulls on his branch line.
What is the number 6?
The number painted on the side of Percy the Small Engine.
Who is Gordon?
This big, proud, green engine is the "Number 4" and thinks he is the fastest and best.
What is Knapford Station?
The main, busy station on Sodor where Sir Topham Hatt's office is located.
What is the Mail Train?
The mail that Percy loves to pull at night, making sure it gets delivered on time.
Who is Sir Topham Hatt (or The Fat Controller)?
The man in the black top hat who is in charge of all the engines on the railway.
Who is James?
This small, red engine is "Number 5" and was once very vain about his shiny red paint.
Who is Cranky?
This cranky crane works at the docks, lifting heavy cargo and often complaining.
What is the Express?
The fast train that Gordon is very proud to pull.
Who are the Troublesome Trucks?
These naughty freight cars love to cause trouble and bump the engines.
Who is Toby?
This female steam tram, often seen working near the quarry, is a bit like a motherly figure to the other engines.
What is the Ffarquhar Quarry (or just "The Quarry")?
The special, dusty place where engines like Thomas and Mavis go to collect stone.
What is "You are a really useful engine"?
The phrase Sir Topham Hatt uses when an engine has done a great job.
What is black?
The color James was before he had an accident and was repainted in his famous red.