Bulstrode

"Bulstrode's a disagreeable old barge. He never stops complaining!"

- Percy's driver, "Special Attraction", fourth season

    Bulstrode the Barge Bulstrode is a highly disagreeable barge.

Bio
Bulstrode was used to carry cargo like coal and stone, but always complained about not being loaded fast enough. This annoyed the trucks, but one day Bulstrode ended up getting what he deserved when Percy accidentally pushed trucks off the quay and into his hull. He was then towed to Knapford beach, where he was turned into a children's playground. He remains there today, still expectedly grumbling.

Persona
Bulstrode is bad-tempered and never stops complaining.

Livery
Bulstrode is painted cream, black and red. In the "My First Thomas" range he is painted orange, blue and green.

Basis
Bulstrode is based on a 1920s self-propelled coastal barge.

Appearances
Bulstrode appeared in "Toby, Trucks and Trouble" and the fourth season episode "Special Attraction".

Merchandising
Bulstrode is available as a Learning Curve Wooden, Take-Along, Trackmaster and "My First Thomas" model. He also has his own "My Thomas Story Library" book dedicated to him.

His ERTL model has been discontinued.

Trivia

 * Bulstrode' appearance in the television series is rather different from his Railway Series appearance: in the Railway Series he has two hulls and his face is the same colour as his cab, while in the television series he only has one hull and the standard grey face.
 * In the Japanese dub of the episode Special Attraction, Bulstrode was voiced by Ryōichi Tanaka.
 * Bulstrode's model has been put on display at Drayton Manor as part of a model layout. He appears to be located on a beach near Bluff's Cove.
 * Bulstrode's TV series model is currently on display at Drayton Manor.