Diesel

   Diesel    Diesel is a diesel shunter that originates from the Other Railway.
 * Class: BR Class 08
 * Designer: British Railways
 * Builder: Crewe, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, or Horwich Works
 * Configuration: 0-6-0
 * Built: 1952
 * Speed: 15-20 mph
 * Arrived on Sodor: June 1957

Bio
When Diesel came on trial to the North Western Railway, Duck was asked to show him around. Duck was unimpressed by Diesel's claims of being "revolutionary" and left him to his own devices. As a result, Diesel was made into a laughing stock by the trucks for trying to pull some rusty old trucks and failing spectacularly, and Diesel blamed Duck for not helping him. Diesel swore a vendetta, and spread rumours that Duck had given the big engines rude nicknames. Duck was sent to Wellsworth pending an inquiry into the matter, but Diesel got too big for his buffers and tried telling lies about Henry. He was found out and sent home in disgrace.

He is frequently loaned to the North Western Railway and attended the Really Useful Award ceremony.

Persona
Diesel is, in essence, the average pantomime villain. He is oily, malicious, devious, scheming, and full of ideas to get revenge. It appears Diesel has a good side in him, but one would still have to look deep to find it. He does want to be a really useful engine, however, since his arrival, he has given Diesels a bad reputation. He is also very proud to be the first Diesel on Sodor.

Behind the Scenes

 * Diesel's model was scratch-built and used a Hornby Diesel's face. The old body was used for Dudley.

Series 1

 * The Really Useful Award, Dudley Does It Again (does not speak)