Stanley

    Stanley  Stanley is a silver tank engine.
 * Class: Hudswell Clark/Kiston No. 5459/Austin No. 1 hybrid
 * Designer: Hudswell Clark/Kiston
 * Builder: Hudswell Clark/Kiston
 * Built: 1932
 * Configuration: 0-6-0ST

Bio
Stanley was brought to Sodor to take care of Thomas' workload during the restoration of Great Waterton. Upon his arrival, Stanley became very popular and enjoyed the company of the engines.

Stanley's popularity caused Thomas to feel jealous and later neglected. Thomas felt that Stanley was newer, bigger, and stronger that him- and would take over his place on the railway. Thomas then planned to make Stanley look weak - the trick backfired and caused Thomas' friends to consider him mean and incompetent.

When Thomas later went missing, Stanley was the first to realise Thomas' feelings. He searched for Thomas until he finally managed to find and rescue him. Then, both became friends and with a combined effort made it back to Great Waterton in time to prepare for the opening celebrations.

Stanley later worked in the yards with Thomas and James during the winter and helped with the rebuilding of the Sodor River Bridge.

Persona
Stanley is kind and friendly, and became very popular amongst the engines during Thomas' absence. He is a loyal hard worker and is inquisitive of his surroundings. His experience makes him a natural leader.

Basis
Stanley is a Hudswell Clark/Kiston 0-6-0ST/Austin No. 1 hybrid.

Livery
Stanley is painted silver all over with red wheels and lining. He has a red running plate with a dark grey basecoat, and his name on the side of his boiler.

Appearances
Stanley first appeared in "The Great Discovery". He later appeared in the twelfth season episodes "James Works It Out", "Gordon Takes a Short Cut" and "Thomas Puts the Brakes On".

Merchandising

 * LC Wooden (normal, two-pack and Talking Railway Series)
 * Take-Along (regular and metallic)
 * Trackmaster (normal and remote-control)
 * My First Thomas model (talking)
 * My Thomas Story Library

Trivia

 * In the Japanese version of the TV Series, Stanley is voiced by Hiroshi Tsuchida.