The Works Diesel

"The diesel was friendly. James was quiet at first, but by the time they reached the works, they were chatting like old friends."

- Deep Freeze, James and the Diesel Engines

 Railway Series=   The Works Diesel    The Works Diesel is a diesel engine who once came from Crovan's Gate to rescue James.
 * Class: BR Class 47
 * Designer: Brush Traction
 * Builder: Brush Traction or BR Crewe Works
 * ​Built: sometime between 1962 and 1968
 * Configuration: Co-Co
 * Top Speed: 95 mph

Bio
The Works Diesel rescued James after his injector failed, and managed to eradicate James' dislike of diesels with his charismatic persona. He then brought the Christmas tree for Thomas from the Other Railway. In Gordon the High-Speed Engine, Donald mentions that there are other diesels at the works. The Works Diesel was later seen talking to Gordon at Barrow-in-Furness.

Persona
Although the Works Diesel has not spoken, he is described as being friendly and is impossible to not like - even James, who retained a hearty dislike of diesels, could not help but befriend him before the two had even reached the Works.

Basis
The Works Diesel is based on a BR Class 47 "Brush" Co-Co diesel locomotive. 32 of these engines are preserved, while another 30 are still used on the national railway network.

Livery
The Works Diesel is painted in the British Rail "Rail Blue" livery with yellow warning panels. He/she lacks the BR logo and has a indiscernible number painted on his/her sides in white.

Railway Series

 * Really Useful Engines - Triple-Header (possible mention)
 * James and the Diesel Engines - Deep Freeze (does not speak)
 * Gordon the High-Speed Engine - Fire Escape (mentioned)
 * Henry and the Express - Out of Puff (cameo)
 * Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree (does not speak)

The Works Diesel was also mentioned in a 2014 magazine fact file featuring James.