Class 40

    The Diesel 
 * Number: D261

The Diesel is a Class 40 diesel.

Bio
The Diesel was built at Vulcan Foundry in 1960 and came to Sodor in 1963. He insulted the other engines by saying they were out-of-date. He, of course, got his comeuppance when an inspector's bowler hat jammed in his air intake. He later crept away, leaving behind "a rather nasty smell, and a battered bowler hat".

Apperanaces
The Diesel appeared in "Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine" and the fourth season episode "Bowled Out", he also made a cameo in "Rusty to the Rescue". He will have a speaking role in Thomas Puts the Brakes On.

What's in a name?
His title "The Diesel" was first given through the ERTL and Learning Curve merchandise range. Apart from this, his other titles are simply D261/D4711 and Class 40, as indicated on the name sign footage. He is also called by Thomas fans as "Bowler" due to his incident with the bowler hat.

Livery
The Diesel is painted in British Railway's two-tone green livery with black roofs and yellow warning panels. In the Railway Series, he had a yellow face, while in the television series, he has a gray face.

Basis
The Diesel is based on a BR Class 40 1Co-Co1.