Ivan

"Points!"

- Ivan, The Great Race

   Ivan   Ivan is a Russian diesel shunter. He participates in the Great Railway Show as one of the Shunting Competition contestants.
 * Built: Sometime after 1960
 * Builder: Murom Locomotive Plant
 * Configuration: 0-6-0

Persona
Ivan of Russia may look mean, but he is one of the most charismatic characters to be found on the railway. He is a real comedian, who will put a smile on everyone’s face.

Basis
Ivan is based on a TGM23 class diesel shunter.

Livery
Ivan is painted red and blue with white lining. His running board is painted yellow, and he carries his name on the sides of his cab in white lettering. His wheels are painted black with white rims and blue counterweights.

Television Series
Specials
 * The Great Race

Voice Actors

 * Bob Golding (UK/US)

Trivia

 * The colours of the Russian flag, of which Ivan is painted in, are stacked differently as to how they look on the actual flag; the white and blue are swapped around. This was most likely done for aesthetic reasons.
 * Ivan is the only diesel engine to compete in the Great Railway Show.

Merchandise

 * Take-n-Play