Diesel 199



D199 (nicknamed Spamcan and Old Reliable) is a rude diesel engine.

Bio
D199 was built in 1960 and came on trial to Sodor in 1967 with another diesel engine, D7101. 199 made himself an enemy of the steam engines when he claimed that "steam engines spoil our image", and was swiftly quietened by D7101 and Duck. The next day, 199 ironically failed and had to be helped home by Henry. He was soon sent home in disgrace.

Persona
D199 is pompous and rude, and tends to side with the general belief amongst diesels that steam engines are inferior to diesel power.

Basis
D199 is based on a BR Class 44 "Peak" 1Co-Co1, "D199" is a fictional number, however it would be correct for a Class 44 if another six had been built: since they numbered D138 to D193.

Livery
D199 is painted in a British Rail "Rail Blue" livery with yellow warning panels.

Appearances
D199 only appeared in "Enterprising Engines".

Merchandising
D199 was made as a wooden railway item (as two different releases), but is now discontinued.

He was also in ERTL, but was discontinued with the rest of the line.

He is coming out in 2008-2009 as a take along item.

Trivia

 * In the Railway Series, D199 has a yellow face. Usually, D199 has a grey face and, at his rear cab, he has a headcode that reads "AC 10".