Bertram

"His name's really Bertram, but we call him "The Old Warrior", because he's so brave."

- The signalman, "Toby's Discovery", fifth season

    Bertram the "Old Warrior" 
 * Built Date: 1864
 * Builder: Boston Lodge
 * Gauge: 2' 3"
 * Configuration: 0-4-0ST+T, originally 0-4-0T+T
 * Cylinders: 8" x 12"
 * Boiler Pressure: 180 psi
 * Driving wheel diameter: 2 ft
 * Wheelbase: 4' 6"
 * Maximum speed: 15mph

Bertram, nicknamed "The Old Warrior" for his bravery, is an old narrow gauge engine who worked in a quarry on the far side of Sodor.

Bio
Bertram used to work in a series of mines on the Mid Sodor Railway. Bertram's fate was unknown to many after the mine's closure, and it was assumed he was left to rust. However, Toby found him whilst watching over the quarry one night, and has since befriended him. He now works at the restored mines, taking passengers to the fairground within.

Persona
Nothing was known about Bertram's persona, other than that he is considered incredibly brave.

Appearances
Bertram only appeared in the fifth season episode "Toby's Discovery" with no dialogue, and was built using Duke's body with Smudger's face.

Basis
Bertram is based on "Palmerston" of the Ffestiniog Railway with an added bunker.

Livery
Bertram is painted dark brown with red lining.

Merchandising
Bertram was previously available as an ERTL and a Learning Curve Wooden model. The latter was sold without a tender.

Trivia

 * According to Britt Allcroft, Bertram was supposed to be a tank engine, but the model crew made a mistake.