The Chinese Diesel

The Chinese Diesel is a character that appeared in the 2018 special, Big World! Big Adventures!

Biography
When Thomas came to China in search of his friend Nia, the Diesel Shunter informed him she had seen her heading to the Rainbow Mountains in Zhangye Danxia.

She later arrives with the Chinese Breakdown Cranes to help Nia back onto the rails after she was rescued by Thomas and Yong Bao from being lost in the Himalayas due to an avalanche.

Personality
TBA

Basis
The Chinese Diesel is based on the Siemens Eurorunner. Originally built in Germany for export to Austria, some examples were used locally while others were built for export to Lithuania, Romania, the Czech Republic and China. The seven Chinese examples were for use in Hong Kong, where they were classified as the Series 8000.

Livery
The Chinese Diesel is painted black with red buffer beams and windows, with an orange coupling hook.

Appearances
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Thomas & Friends
She is likely to appear in Season 22.

Specials

 * 2018 - Big World! Big Adventures!

Voice Actors

 * Su-Lin Looi (UK/US)