Cranky

"Cranes are airy fairy things; they need a lot of attention . .."

- Gordon, "Cranky Bugs", fifth season

    Cranky the Crane

Cranky is a grumpy crane. He bullied Thomas and Percy by delaying their loads, but later got his comeuppance after the trampsteamer crashed into him and had to be rescued by the two tank engines.

Persona
The reason Cranky is so grumpy because he is kept working day and night without rest.

Cranky loves teasing the engines, and has an intense dislike for Salty's stories.

Livery
Cranky is painted olive with black and brown pullies amongst his mechanism and two work plates on each side that reads "CRANKY" underneath "Sodor Dockside Co.".

Appearances
Cranky was introduced in the fifth season and has remained a recurring character. He made a cameo in Calling All Engines and Season 12. He also appeared in the The Great Discovery.

Trivia

 * Cranky can be dismantled and moved to different locations.