Charlie is a purple engine who loves to tell jokes.
Biography[]
In 1952, Charlie arrived on Sodor to work on the Arlesburgh Branchline. He worked on the Peel Godred Branch temporarily during the thick fogs and flash floods. He also helped rescue Thomas after he fell into a mine, and came up with the idea to trap Alfred and Timothy's ghosts in a giant vacuum cleaner.
He started to train to be an engine cop in 1957 and even made his first arrest on Diesel. He later became a full time engine cop in 1958 and solved the mystery with Thomas and Mickey of who killed Dennis.
Personality[]
Charlie has a reputation for being a really fun engine. He has an unquenchable desire for fun, games and play, and is said to have been the favourite engine of the Mainland Controller. Charlie can get easily distracted by his japes, sometimes distracting others in the process. He can be pouty, huffy, and teasing at times, but he always wants everyone to be enjoying themselves. Often though, Charlie has to learn that the opinions of others, keeping calm and working hard to completing jobs foremost, are important if when wanting to be a Really Useful engine. He has a good working relationship with Thomas, who Charlie enjoys racing and sharing in the fun with. Being a fun-loving, playful scamp, cheeky Charlie is popular at parties and fairs, is well liked by the children, and known for his youthful humour. He even works for Ming as an engine cop. He made his first arrest on Diesel and solved the mystery with Mickey of who killed Dennis.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
Charlie is based on a Manning Wardle L Class 0-6-0ST.
Livery[]
Charlie is painted violet with light purple lining, brass fittings and red wheels. He has the number "14" painted in gold on his cab sides and brass nameplates with his name in white on the sides of his saddletank.
Appearances[]
The North Western Adventures[]
Season 2[]
- Fog
- Flood
- Accidents (mentioned)
- Revenge
- Duck (mentioned)
- Diesel
- Mystery
- Time (cameo)
- Twins (does not speak)
- Museum (cameo)
The Narrow Gauge Adventures[]
- Spare Engine (mentioned)
Trivia[]
- In this series, it is stated in the episode "Accidents" that Charlie helped Thomas after he fell down a mine instead of Gordon as he was too big to go on Thomas' Branch Line.
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