Noor Jehan

Noor Jehan is an Indian diesel engine. She is known for taking visitors on a Tiger Safari, in a set of Express coaches painted in her livery.

Thomas & Friends
Noor Jehan first appears when she distracts Rajiv while he's boasting to Thomas, she reminds him that having a crown doesn't make him royalty.

She is later seen being prepared for the shooting of a Bollywood movie.

Ashima tells Thomas about her luxury tiger safari train and how popular it is.

Personality
Unlike Rajiv, Noor Jehan doesn't act conceited due to her fancy appearance, and berates the former for his pompous attitude.

Basis
Noor Jehan is based on the Indian Railways WDM-2 class. Introduced in 1962, this class has gone on to become the workhorse of the Indian Railways, with over 2 800 examples built. Eight locomotives have also been sold to Sri Lanka.

Livery
Noor Jehan is painted cream with red lining and purple, lavender and sky blue stripes. Her top is painted purple, her buffer beam is maroon, and her buffers are silver with black shanks.

Appearances
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Thomas & Friends

 * Season 22 - Trusty Trunky, Thomas Goes to Bollywood and Tiger Trouble

Videos

 * Meet the Characters!

Voice Actors

 * Sheena Bhattessa (UK/US)
 * Ines Nierstenhöfer (Germany)

Trivia

 * Her name means "light of the world", which coincidentally was also the name of a former Indian queen.
 * Her livery is based on the Palace On Wheels, a luxury tourist train operated by Indian Railways.

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