The Works Diesel

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

- James, 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 and occasionally does odd jobs on the railway. Whether or not he is based at Crovan's Gate is unclear, the term "The Works Diesel" is a fan given name as this is where he comes from in his first appearance.
 * Class: BR Class 47
 * Designer: Brush Traction and British Railways' Crewe Works
 * Builder: Brush Traction and British Railways' Crewe Work
 * Configuration: Co-Co

James and the Diesel Engines
The Works Diesel rescued James after his injector failed, and managed to eradicate James' dislike of diesels with his charismatic persona.

Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree
The Works Diesel brought the Christmas tree for Thomas from the Other Railway.

Henry and the Express
The Works Diesel was seen talking to Gordon at Barrow-in-Furness.

Persona
Although the Works Diesel has not spoken as of yet, he is described as being friendly and is impossible to not like - even James, who retained a hearty dislike of diesels, couldn't 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

 * "James and the Diesel Engines" (does not speak)
 * "Henry and the Express" (does not speak)
 * "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree" (does not speak)