Bertram

"His name's really Bertram, but we call him the "Old Warrior", because he's so brave."

- The signalman, Toby's Discovery, fifth season

  Model Series=   Bertram    Bertram, nicknamed the "Old Warrior" for his bravery, is an old narrow gauge engine.
 * Designers: George England and CM Holland
 * Builder: Boston Lodge
 * Built: circa 1879
 * Configuration: 0-4-0ST+T

Bio
Bertram used to work at the mines on the Mid Sodor Railway. His fate was unknown to many after the mine's closure, and it was assumed he was left to rust. He remained at the mine until it was rediscovered years later.

Over time, he became legendary; many knowing of the "old warrior ghost" haunting the mine. However, Toby found him whilst watching over the quarry one night, and has since befriended him. He now works at the restored mines, taking passengers to the fairground within.

Persona
Not much is known about Bertram's persona, however it is said that he is very brave.

Basis
Bertram is based on Prince, a George England tender engine on the Ffestiniog Railway. Duke is another member of this class.

Livery
Bertram is painted dark brown with red lining, in some of his merchandise, he has two brown plaques on either side of his saddletank with his name written in gold.

Television series

 * Season 5 - Toby's Discovery (does not speak)

He also appeared in the fifth season song, Percy's Seaside Trip.

Trivia

 * According to Britt Allcroft, Bertram was supposed to be a tank engine, but financial difficulty in building a new model made them repaint Duke's model with Smudger's face. His original Wooden Railway toy depicts him in his tank engine form.
 * The ERTL model and TrackMaster prototype model spelt his name as "Bertrum".
 * The ERTL Bertram prototype and his Trading card portray him with Duke's face.

Merchandise

 * ERTL (discontinued)
 * Wooden Railway (as a tank engine; re-release 2011; 2016 reintroduction as tender engine)
 * TrackMaster (discontinued)
 * Nakayoshi (discontinued)
 * Trading Cards (discontinued)

Quotes

 * "Beware of the ghost, Toby."
 * "W-W-what ghost?"
 * "The old warrior ghost. Every night he lights his fire then goes hunting. Toot toot, goodbye!"

- Thomas telling Toby about the "Old Warrior", Toby's Discovery, fifth season