Terence

    Terence the Tractor

Terence is a crawler tractor/bulldozer that lives on Sodor.

Bio
Terence was built in 1934, and arrived on Sodor in 1948, ploughing a field. Thomas insulted his caterpillar tracks, but regretted it after Terence pulled him from a snowdrift.

In 1985, Terence was befriending Duck while Thomas was at the Works.

In 1987, Terence also did Percy's shunting work at Ffarquhar while Percy was at the harbour.

In 2007, Terence was building a barn, and swerved for a boulder near a tunnel and his trailer fell down the cutting, balancing dangerously on a tree.

Terence is seen with a blade/plow attachment, used for clearing snow, and so far has only had two faces - both smiling.

Persona
Terence loves to be a really useful tractor and has his own eagerness to help.Terence loves ploughing the fields and clearing up messes, but ploughing fields is one of Terence's favourite jobs.Terence always listens to everyone he knows, but he is never cheeky or boastful.

Appearances
Railway Series

In the Railway Series, Terence first appeared in Tank Engine Thomas Again. He was later mentioned in More About Thomas the Tank Engine. His second appearance was in Toby, Trucks and Trouble, and his last appearance was in Thomas and Victoria.

Television Series In the television series, he first appeared in the first season, had his last speaking role in the fifth season and last appeared in the seventh season. He makes a cameo in the the tenth season's song: H is for Harold, he is seen resting in a field.Terence might appear in the thirteenth season and make his first speaking role since the Fifth season.

The Great Discovery He is mentioned by name and appears in the songs: Where, O' where is Thomas? and Thomas, You're the Leader and he speaks to Harvey that Thomas is found. His eyes are animated for the first time.

Basis
Terence is based on a 1934-vintage Caterpillar Model Seventy - the largest, and last, design of petrol (gasoline)-powered tractors in Caterpillar's range.

Trivia

 * Terence has a rectangular face and a widow's peak.
 * Terence is the first character introduced with caterpillar treads in the Railway Series and the TV Series.
 * Terence will have a CGI Face for the first time in Season 13.

Merchandising

 * ERTL model (discontinued)
 * LC Wooden model (two versions)
 * Take-Along model
 * TOMY/Trackmaster (available as motorized and non-motorized)
 * 'My First' model
 * My Thomas Story Library 'Terence'
 * Bandie Tecs model