Frank

Frank, formerly Peter, is a diesel with a tendency to be grumpy. He sometimes loses his temper, which once caused him to crash into the back wall of the shed. Despite this, he is a hard worker and is sometimes called upon to rescue engines who have broken down.

Bio
Frank was originally a 0-4-0 named "Peter", built at Muir-Hill in 1929. In 1931, he was rebuilt as a steam-outline diesel 0-4-4 for use on passenger trains, and arrived on Sodor in 1968, and in 1975, was rebuilt with a Perkins P6 diesel engine, giving him a modern diesel engine's radiator grill at front instead of his fake smokebox and replacing his Fordson petrol engine. In 1984, he was rebuilt with a modern diesel outline, losing his fake steam outline and became similar to an industrial diesel shunter and renamed Frank. He has since been used as the permanent way stalwart, but also for shunting and relief passenger duties.

Livery
Frank is painted light gray with a red stripe. He has red nameplates with gold writing.

Basis
Frank is based on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway's "Perkins", constructed in 1984 at Ravenglass, a rebuild of a 1929 Muir-Hill tractor.

Appearances
Frank only appeared in "Jock the New Engine".

Merchendising



 * Frank was available in the Thomas wooden railway, but is now retired.
 * He was also available in the discontinued ERTL company.