Norman

'''"It's been about two years!"

- Norman, The Missing Christmas Decorations '''

   Norman   Norman, nicknamed Norm, is a Diesel.
 * Designer: Oliver V. S. Bulleid
 * Builder: Ashford Works
 * Configuration: 0-6-0
 * Speed: 36 mph

Bio
Norman was one of the Diesels who took over the Sodor Steamworks. He later laughed at Flynn for not being able to rescue Thomas. Norman told Percy that Sidney had been on his hoist for two years and was there when he was given his new wheels. He also offered Thomas that he can sleep at the Dieselworks due to the turntable at Tidmouth Sheds being frozen.

Persona
Norman is a Diesel engine who often breaks down. If he were fixed properly, he would show what a Really Useful Engine he is. He wants to be liked by all the engines so he does his part at the Dieselworks and follows all of his orders.

Basis
Norman is based on the Bulleid Diesel prototype, No. 11001. Dennis is also based on this engine.

Livery
Norman is painted red-orange with yellow lining and a grey roof.

Television series

 * Season 15 - Fiery Flynn
 * Season 16 - Bust My Buffers! (cameo)
 * Season 17 - The Frozen Turntable and The Missing Christmas Decorations

Specials:
 * Day of the Diesels (cameo)

Magazine stories

 * 2011 - Flaming Flynn (cameo)

Trivia

 * Norman is Dennis' twin. This is thought to be impossible as No. 11001 was the only one of its type built. However, other engines, such as Skarloey/Talyllyn and Rheneas/Dolgoch, share the same dilemma.
 * Even though Norman was introduced in Day of the Diesels, he did not speak until the seventeenth season, although he could be heard laughing at Flynn in the fifteenth season episode, Fiery Flynn.

Merchandise

 * Wooden Railway
 * Take-n-Play