Butch

Butch, also known as the "Sodor Heavy Recovery Unit", is a breakdown vehicle. He is kept busy clearing rubble, towing broken-down or stranded vehicles or assisting in engine rescues. He also helped with the demolition of Tidmouth Sheds in "Calling All Engines".

Appearances
Butch first appeared in the fifth season episode "Horrid Lorry", but with no face. He has made cameos in every season since, and also in "Thomas and the Magic Railroad", "Calling All Engines" and "The Great Discovery". However he does speak on a Leap Pad book called, "Thomas the Really Useful Engine".

Basis
Butch is based on a Scammel tank recovery vehicle. According to the official website, he was constructed out of parts from a diesel, a lorry and a crane.

Livery
Butch is painted yellow with a navy flatbed and "Sodor Heavy Recovery Unit" written on both sides in white.

Merchandising

 * ERTL (discontinued) marked as 'Sodor Recovery Unit'
 * Learning Curve Wooden
 * Bandie Tecs
 * Take Along