Arthur

Arthur is a burgundy tank engine from the LMS.

Bio
Arthur was built at Crewe in 1946. When he first arrived on Sodor in 2003, he was excited to work for the Fat Controller and took great pride in his "spotless record", which he soon lost after colliding with Duck's trucks in an incident largely provoked by Thomas. He was bought to shunt and pull freight, but then was transferred to the coastal run, on which he enjoys working. He is now responsible for the line, with fish - the only steam engine to love the scent of fish.

Livery
Arthur is painted LMS burgundy with gold lining and "LMS" on his side in gold. He was originally painted BR black with white and red lining.

Basis
Arthur is an LMS Ivatt Class 2 2-6-2 tank engine developed for the London Midland and Scottish Railway (hence the initials "LMS" on his tanks), but only really came properly into service with British Railways. These engines were equally capable of pulling goods and passenger trains, particularly on branch and secondary services. There are many engines of this class preserved all across England. They performed so well that they survived right to the end of steam on British Railways, and were one of the last classes to be sent for scrapping.

Appearances
Arthur appeared in the seventh, eighth and eleventh seasons.