Dennis

Dennis is a small grey lazy diesel.

Biography
At first, Dennis was lazy and kept making excuses to get help him with his goods. While Thomas got another engine to take Dennis' trucks, Dennis ran away but derailed and ran into some bushes. When Thomas discovered Dennis' folly he helped him onto the rails. Dennis learnt his lesson, and is presumably still working hard.

Personality
Dennis is clever but lazy, and uses his brainpower to make excuses to get help with his workload. He has hopefully changed his ways now. He is close friends with Henry.

Basis
Dennis is based on a type of Bulleid diesel, "No. 11001".

Appearances
Dennis first appeared in the ninth season episode "Thomas' Day Off".

Trivia

 * In the American narration, Dennis has the voice of a stereotypical Texan.