Smudger

"Listen, Dukie. Who worries about a few spills?"

- Smudger, "Granpuff", fourth season

Smudger, built in 1919, is likely the most short-lived character in the television series.

Bio
Duke told his tale to Stuart and Falcon. He was a show-off who rode roughly, often came off the rails, and was finally punished by being turned into a generator behind the engine shed.

No information was given about his fate once the Mid Sodor Railway closed, so it must be assumed that he has either remained there or been scrapped or may even have been moved to another railway.

Persona
Smudger was a complete showoff, and often came off the rails, but refused to listen to advice.

Appearances
Smudger was only mentioned in the fourth season episode "Granpuff."

==Merchandising== Smudger has been made in the ERTL die-cast spectrum, but was discontinued with the rest of the line.

He is expected to come out in late 2008/early 2009 as a Wooden Railway item.

Livery
Smudger is painted dark green with black and gold lining.

Basis
Smudger is based on the Talyllyn Railway's "Dolgoch", but he is mysteriously depicted as an 0-4-2 instead of a 0-4-0 wheel arrangement.