Bulstrode

Bulstrode is a highly disagreeable barge who worked at the harbour on the Island of Sodor. He was used to carry cargo like coal and stone, but always complained about not being loaded fast enough. This annoyed the trucks, but Bulstrode ended up getting what he deserved when Percy accidentally pushed trucks off a dock and into his hull, causing damage to him and the trucks. The trucks then giggled and said to him, "Serves you right! You we're always barging in and moaning!" He was then towed to Knapford Beach, where he was turned into a children's playground. He remains there today, still expectedly grumbling.

Bulstrode was only featured in the Season 4 story 'Special Attraction', which was originally written by Christopher Awdry for the Railway Series. In the books he had a light yellow face and two holds, and was never featured again.

It appears his model was dismantled, as his cabin is seen in the episode 'Happy Ever After' in Season 5 at the Fishing Village. However, part of Bulstrode has 'lived on' in the series, with his surprised face being used on troublesome trucks (most notably in Season 8's 'Fish' and 'The Green Controller')