Arthur

    Arthur 
 * Class: LMS Ivatt Class 2MT 2-6-2T
 * Primary function: Freight service
 * Designer: H. G. Ivatt
 * Builder: Crewe Works
 * Build date: 1946
 * Configuration: 2-6-2T
 * Gauge: 4' 8.5"
 * Length: 38' 9.5"
 * Weight: 63 tons 5 cwt
 * Leading wheel: 3' 4"
 * Driving wheel: 5'0"
 * Trailing wheel: 3' 4"
 * Wheelbase: 38' 9.5"
 * Fuel capacity: 3 tons
 * Water capacity: 1350 imp. gals.
 * Boiler: LMS type 7
 * Boiler pressure: 200 psi
 * Fire grate area: 17.5 sq ft
 * Heating surface:
 * Tubes: 924 sq. ft.
 * Firebox: 101 sq. ft.
 * Superheater area: 134 sq. ft.
 * Cylinders: Two 16" x 24" (outside)
 * Valve gear: Walscherts (slide valve)
 * TE: 17 410 lb
 * Power classification: 2MT

Arthur is a burgundy tank engine from the LMS. He was built at Crewe in 1946.

Bio
Arthur was excited to work for the Fat Controller and took great pride in his "spotless record" (of having no accidents), which he soon lost after colliding with Duck's trucks in an incident largely provoked by Thomas; however, this spotless record was soon amended, after Thomas apologized to him for causing the accident.

He was bought to shunt and pull goods, but then was transferred to the coastal run, on which he enjoys working. He is responsible for this line, which is famous for its fish. Arthur is known to be the only engine to enjoy the smell of fish, which means the smell doesn't bother him.

Persona
Arthur is a reliable, kind and helpful engine, and often careful to get his jobs done without fuss or mess. When he first arrived he proved to be somewhat gullible - something which Thomas used to his advantage.

Livery
Arthur is painted LMS burgundy with gold lining and "LMS" on his side in yellow. His livery is inauthentic: if Arthur had been one of the ten 2MT 2-6-2Ts built for the LMS, he would have been painted postwar black with "LMS" written on his tank.

Basis
Arthur is based on an LMS Ivatt Class 2MT "2-6-2" tank engine developed for the London Midland & Scottish Railway (hence the initials LMS on his tanks).

Appearances
Arthur appeared in the seventh, eighth and eleventh seasons and in "The Great Discovery". He also made a non-speaking role in the twelfth season.

Merchandising

 * ERTL (discontinued)
 * LC Wooden
 * Take-Along
 * TOMY/Trackmaster
 * My Thomas Story Library 'Arthur'