Proteus

    Proteus   Proteus is a legendary narrow-gauge tank engine with a magic lamp hung upon his funnel. Legend has it that should someone finds the lamp, their wishes will be granted. Skarloey told this story to the others, which made Peter Sam search the line looking for the magic lamp.
 * Builder: Falcon Works
 * Configuration: 0-4-2ST

The clues to finding his magic lamp are feeling a rush of wind when the lamp is near, hearing a strange creaking sound, and see a flickering light that shines on and off.

Basis
Proteus is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Sir Haydn.

Livery
Proteus is painted bright yellow with red lining.

Appearances
Proteus appeared in:
 * Season 9 - The Magic Lamp (does not speak)
 * Season 12 - Mountain Marvel (mentioned) (seen in the form of a statue)

Merchandising

 * Learning Curve Wooden (with a working lamp)
 * TrackMaster
 * My Thomas Story Library (coming soon)

Trivia

 * Proteus appears to have the same body as Sir Handel, which, many believe, is what led to his return in the tenth season.
 * The TrackMaster packaging of Proteus shows him carrying the number 3.