The Works Diesel

"Rescued by a diesel! It's degrading. I won't go!"

- James, "James and the Diesel Engines"

    The Works Diesel 
 * Class: BR Class 47
 * Primary function: Recovery/freight service
 * Designer: Brush Traction and British Railways' Crewe Works
 * Builder: Brush Traction and British Railways' Crewe Work
 * Build date: 1964
 * Configuration: Co-Co
 * Gauge: 4' 8.5"
 * Max. speed: 75 mp/h
 * Wheelbase: 3' 9"
 * Driving wheel: 3' 9"
 * Weight: 112 long tons
 * Length: 63' 7"
 * Width: 8' 10"
 * Height: 12' 9.5"
 * Fuel capacity: 850 imp gal
 * Prime mover: Sulzer 12LDA28-C
 * Power output: **Engine: Originally 2,750 bhp, later derated to 2,580 bhp
 * TE: 55 000 - 60 000 lb/f
 * Train heating: Steam generator
 * Locomotive brakeforce: 61 LTf
 * Train brakes: Vacuum
 * Arrived on Sodor: 1980

The Works Diesel is a diesel engine who lives at Crovan's Gate and occasionally does odd jobs on the railway.

James and the Diesel Engines
The Works Diesel rescued James after his injector failed, and managed to eradicate James' dislike of diesels with his charismatic persona.

Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree
The Works Diesel brought the Christmas tree for Thomas from the Other Railway.

Henry and the Express
The Works Diesel was seen talking to Gordon at Barrow-in-Furness.

Persona
Although the Works Diesel has not spoken as of yet, he is described as being friendly and is impossible to not like - even James, who retained a hearty dislike of diesels, couldn't help but befriend him before the two had even reached the Works.

Basis
The Works Diesel is based on BR Class 47 "Brush" Co-Co.

Livery
The Works Diesel is painted in a British Rail "Rail Blue" livery with yellow warning panels.

Appearances

 * "James and the Diesel Engines"
 * "Henry and the Express"
 * "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree"

All appearances were non-speaking roles.