Smudger

"Listen, Dukie. Who worries about a few spills?"

- Smudger, Granpuff, fourth season

    Smudger  Smudger is a narrow-gauge tank engine.
 * Number: 2
 * Builder: Fletcher, Jennings and Co.
 * Configuration: 0-4-0WT

Bio
According to Duke, Smudger was a show-off who rode roughly and often came off the rails. Duke tried to warn him to be careful, but Smudger never listened to his advice. He was finally punished by being turned into a generator and being put behind the engine shed.

No information was given about his fate once the Mid Sodor Railway closed, so it must be assumed that he has either remained there or been scrapped.

Persona
Smudger was a complete show-off, and often came off the rails, but refused to listen to advice. Duke warned him to be careful, but he took no notice until he was put in his place by being turned into a generator.

Basis
Smudger is a Fletcher Jennings 0-4-0, recycled from Rheneas's model.

Livery
Smudger was painted dark green with black lining. His nameplate and number are both gold. As he shared the same model as Rheneas, the inside of his cab is red. Despite being numbered on television, no toy or artwork has shown him with his number.

Television series

 * Season 4 - Granpuff

His model was then repainted into Rheneas'. His face was later used for Bertram.

Magazine stories

 * 1998 - Duncan Has a Spill

Trivia

 * Smudger is the first character in the television series to not originally come from the Railway Series. However, his role is partially based on that of Stanley from the book Duke the Lost Engine.

Merchandise

 * ERTL (discontinued)
 * Wooden Railway