Albert

"He was old, but very gentlemanly and polite . . . except once."

- Victoria, "Thomas and Victoria", page 27

Albert is a red tank engine who worked on the Furness Railway.

Bio
Albert was built in 1870 and rebuilt in 1891. worked on the lakeside branch on the Furness Railway with Victoria and Helena. He had an accident when snow fell on him as he set off with gusto from Haverthwaite, which taught him to take more care in wintery conditions.

Albert's fate since the decline of steam is unknown.

Persona
Albert's character appears to be like that of Thomas - Victoria described him as being gentlemanly and polite. He has only ever had one accident, as referenced above.

Livery
Albert is painted red with yellow "FR" letters on the either side of him.

Basis
Albert is based on the J1 2-4-2 class, rebuilt from the earlier E1 class of 2-4-0 tank engines of 1870, which were built originally by Sharp, Stewart and Co. Seven of these were rebuilt into J1s in 1891.