The American Diesels

The Arizona Diesels are diesel shunters who live and work in the United States of America.

Thomas & Friends
One of these diesels is seen pulling a freight train though Arizona, she nearly collides with Thomas, Ace and Nia when they are rolling backwards down the Morenci Loop. Nia apologises to her, but the diesel reassures her that she's fine, the engines then set off again and part ways.

Two diesels are later seen pulling and shunting trucks at the San Francisco Docks. As to whether or not one of them is the same one Thomas, Ace and Nia met is unknown.

Basis
Despite the Arizona Diesels being American and in the United States, they are based on the British Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0 diesel shunter which worked at the Manchester Ship Canal. No. 4002 Arundel Castle, affectionately known as "Billy", is preserved in working order by the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Group. Sister locomotive No. 4001 Alnwick Castle is also preserved as a static non-operational exhibit at the Winfields Store site at Rising Bridge. Frankie is another member of this class.

Livery
The Arizona Diesels are painted blue and orange with gold lining.

Appearances
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Specials

 * 2018 - Big World! Big Adventures!

Music Videos

 * Season 22 - The Journey Never Ends

Voice Actors

 * Teresa Gallagher (UK/US)

Trivia

 * Their models are re-textures of Frankie.