Billy

"Stop telling me what to do! You are a very bossy engine!"

- Billy, "Don't Be Silly, Billy", eleventh season

    Silly Billy 
 * Class: Manning Wardle L Class
 * Designer: Manning Wardle
 * Builder: Manning Wardle
 * Build date: 1903
 * Configuration: 0-6-0ST
 * Gauge: 4' 8.5"
 * Length: 23' 6"
 * Weight: 44 tons 19 cwt
 * Driving wheel: 3' 0"
 * Water capacity: 450 gals
 * Boiler pressure: 140 lb/sq. in.
 * Cylinders: Two 12" x 18"
 * TE: 8600 lb

Billy is a tank engine with prominent buck teeth.

Bio
Thomas was asked to show Billy around, but Billy miscontrued Thomas' advice for bossiness and so refused to listen to him, causing Billy to fail to complete his deliveries. At last, Thomas lost patience and told Billy to do his own thing. Billy was delighted, but his happiness was short-lived as he swiftly ran out of coal and water. In future, Billy paid attention to advice and worked hard with every job he did.

Persona
Because of Billy's inexperience, he was disobedient and refused to listen to advice. After his mishap, he learnt to listen to advice.

Basis
Billy is based on a Manning Wardle L Class 0-6-0ST.

Livery
Billy is painted orange with green and white lining.

Appearances
Billy appeared in the eleventh season episode "Don't Be Silly, Billy".

Merchandising

 * Trackmaster model
 * LC Wooden
 * Take Along model
 * "My Thomas Story Library"