Diesel 199

"Nothing ever happens to us. We are reliable."

- 199, "Enterprising Engines"

    199   D199, nicknamed "Old Reliable" and "Spamcan", is a rude diesel engine.
 * Number: 199
 * Built:1960
 * Builder: Derby Works
 * Class: BR Class 44
 * Configuration: 1Co-Co1
 * Arrived on Sodor: 1967

Bio
D199 was built in 1960 and came on trial to Sodor in 1967 with another diesel engine, 7101. D199 soon made himself an enemy of the steam engines when he claimed that "steam engines spoil our image", and was swiftly quietened by 7101 and Duck.

The next day, 199 ironically failed and had to be helped home by Henry. He was soon sent home in disgrace.

Persona
D199 was pompous and rude, and sided with the general belief amongst diesels that steam engines are inferior to diesel power.

Basis
D199 is based on a BR Class 44 "Peak" 1Co-Co1.

Livery
D199 is painted in the British Railway's "Rail Blue" livery with yellow warning panels.

Appearances
D199 only appeared in "Enterprising Engines".

Merchandising
199 is available as a Take-Along model. His Learning Curve Wooden model was reissued in 2006, but his ERTL model remains discontinued.

Trivia

 * D199's rear cab has a headcode reading "AC 10".
 * D199 appeared in an early "Thomas" magazines. His depiction was based on his ERTL model; the red coupling was present.