Proteus

    Proteus the "Magic Lamp" Engine

Proteus is a legendary narrow gauge engine with a magic lamp hung upon his funnel.

Legend
Legend has it that should someone finds the lamp, their wishes will be granted Skarloey told this story to the others, which made Peter Sam search the line looking for the magic lamp.

The clues to finding his magic lamp are feeling a rush of wind when the lamp is near, hearing a strange creaking sound, and see a flickering light that shines on and off.

Livery
Proteus is painted bright yellow with dark yellow and red lining.

Appearances
Proteus appeared in the ninth season episode "The Magic Lamp" He made a cameo in a story told by Skarloey. In the twelfth season episode "Mountain Marvel", a statue of him is seen.

Basis
Proteus is based on the Talyllyn Railway's "Sir Haydn", just like Sir Handel.

He appears to have the same body as Sir Handel, which, many believe, is what led to his return in the tenth season. In "Mountain Marvel", the statue reveals that Proteus, unlike Sir Handel but like Falcon, has no small trailing wheels.

Trivia

 * He is the fourth engine to have a yellow livery. The first three are Bill, Ben and Molly. He is also the seventh engine to have a yellow livery. The first six are Bill, Ben, Duncan, Stepney, Jock and Molly.
 * He is named after Proteus, the early sea god.

Merchandising

 * LC Wooden model (with working lamp) Proteus
 * Trackmaster model Trackmaster Proteus
 * A book with Proteus' episode, "The Magic Lamp", is to be released by Random House Publishing.Steam Engine Stories