Emily

"I'd like to be a Queen. Queens are in charge and tell everybody what to do."

- Emily, "Emily Knows Best", ninth season

    Emily the Beautiful Engine 
 * Engine class: GNR Stirling Single 4-2-2
 * Primary function: Passenger service
 * Designer: Patrick Stirling
 * Builder: Doncaster Works
 * Build date: 1870
 * Configuration: 4-2-2
 * Gauge: 4' 8½"
 * Maximum speed: Approx. 70 mp/h
 * Weight: 39 tons
 * Driving Wheel: 8'1"
 * Boil press: 140 lbs/sq in NS
 * Power classification: Did not work for LMS or BR

Emily is a large green Stirling Single, built by Patrick Stirling at Doncaster Works in 1870. She lived in Glasgow before coming to Sodor in 2003.

Bio
Emily was ignored by the other engines for pulling Annie and Clarabel without Thomas' permission or knowledge. The matter was resolved after she saved both Thomas and Oliver from a nasty accident on the cross-points, and she was rewarded with two new coaches. She now works mainly on Thomas' branch line and main line.

Persona
Emily acts as a sisterly figure to the others, but can get into trouble or be fussy and bossy. She's a lot nicer and wiser than she lets on. All in all, Emily is very good friends with Thomas, although they don't always get along.

Appearances
Emily first appeared in the seventh season and has appeared in every season since and as the female protagonist.

Basis
Emily is based on a GNR Stirling Single, of which there is only one left in the world, located at the National Railway Museum in York.

Livery
Emily is painted in the emerald livery of the Great Northern Railway with gold lining and chocolate running-boards.

Merchandising

 * ERTL model (discontinued)
 * LC Wooden model
 * Take-Along model (with a 2-2-2 wheel arrangement)
 * TOMY/Trackmaster model (Excellent Emily, 2009)
 * 'My First' model (talking)
 * My Thomas Story Library Emily
 * Hornby model
 * Bachmann model

Relationship with Thomas
- Emily has been known to be friends with Thomas. Although they don't really get along all the time, they like to be together. It also hints since Emily's New Coaches that there might be a romance between them.