The Works Diesel

"Rescued by a Diesel! It's degrading. I won't go!"

- James, Deep Freeze, James and the Diesel Engines

   The Works Diesel   The Works Diesel is a Diesel engine who once came from Crovan's Gate to rescue James.
 * Class: BR Class 47
 * Designer: Brush Traction and British Railways' Crewe Works
 * Builder: Brush Traction and British Railways' Crewe Works
 * Configuration: Co-Co

Bio
The Works Diesel rescued James after his injector failed, and managed to eradicate James' dislike of Diesels with his charismatic persona. He then brought the Christmas tree for Thomas from the Other Railway. The Works Diesel was later seen talking to Gordon at Barrow-in-Furness.

Persona
Although the Works Diesel has not spoken, he is described as being friendly and is impossible to not like - even James, who retained a hearty dislike of Diesels, could not help but befriend him before the two had even reached the Works.

Basis
The Works Diesel is based on a BR Class 47 "Brush" Co-Co.

Livery
The Works Diesel is painted in a British Rail "Rail Blue" livery with yellow warning panels.

Railway Series

 * Really Useful Engines (possible mention)
 * James and the Diesel Engines (does not speak)
 * Gordon the High-Speed Engine (mentioned)
 * Henry and the Express (does not speak)
 * Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (does not speak)

The Works Diesel was also recently mentioned in a 2014 magazine file fact featuring James.