Gator

"Being brave is not the same as not feeling scared. Being brave is about what you do even when you do feel scared."

- Gator, Tale of the Brave

   Gator   Gerald, better known by his nickname Gator, was introduced in Tale of the Brave.
 * Builder: Sentinel Wagons Works Ltd.
 * Configuration: 0-6-0+0-6-0T

Bio
Although Gator's real name is Gerald, he is known as Gator due to his resemblance to an alligator. He works high up in the mountains and is incredibly brave. He longs to travel and is excited about going to sea.

Gator visits Sodor where he and Percy become very good friends. Gator gives Percy words of advice about being brave and Percy helps Gator overcome his fear of heights. Soon, it is time for Gator to leave Sodor and go to work far away, leaving Percy feeling very sad.

For a long time afterwards, Percy was still sad about Gator leaving and keeps thinking about him. He is told to throw himself into his work in order to drive Gator out of his mind. When some trucks runaway from Percy and get lost in a mine, Percy remembers Gator's advice about being brave. Percy is able to rescue the trucks and realises that thinking about Gator can also make him feel happy.

Persona
Gator has a calm, grounded personality and an adventurous spirit.

Basis
Gator is based on a Colombian Steam Motor locomotive built by Sentinel Wagons Works Ltd.

Livery
Gator is painted two-tone green with red lining.

Television series

 * Season 18 - Missing Gator and Toad's Bright Idea

Specials:
 * Tale of the Brave

Voice Actor

 * Clive Mantle (UK/US)

Merchandise

 * Take-n-Play
 * Wooden Railway
 * TrackMaster