Butch

    Butch  Butch, also known as the "Sodor Heavy Recovery Unit", is a breakdown vehicle. He is kept busy clearing rubble, towing broken-down or stranded vehicles or assisting in engine rescues. He also helped with the demolition of Tidmouth Sheds in Calling All Engines.
 * License number: BRK 03

Persona
According to the official website, Butch is serious about his job and loves working, especially with his railway friends. Despite his size, Butch has a kind heart and is always ready when his service is needed.

Appearances
Butch has appeared in:
 * Season 5 - Cranky Bugs (cameo), Horrid Lorry (faceless, does not speak), Stepney gets Lost (cameo), and Rusty and the Boulder (cameo)
 * Season 6 - James and the Red Balloon (cameo) and Gordon Takes a Tumble (cameo)
 * Season 7 - Emily's New Coaches (cameo), James and the Queen of Sodor (cameo), The Spotless Record (cameo), Toby's Windmill (cameo), Harold and the Flying Horse (cameo), and Three Cheers for Thomas (cameo)
 * Season 8 - Thomas and the Tuba (cameo), Gordon takes Charge (cameo), and Emily's Adventure (cameo) and You Can Do it, Toby! (cameo)
 * Season 9 - Thomas Tries His Best (cameo)
 * Season 10 - Toby's Afternoon Off (cameo) and Edward Strikes Out (cameo)
 * Season 11 - Thomas Sets Sail (cameo)

Specials:
 * Thomas and the Magic Railroad (cameo)
 * Calling All Engines (cameo)
 * The Great Discovery (cameo)

Although currently unconfirmed, many fans who have seen Misty Island Rescue in theaters are claiming that Butch will make a cameo at the opening of the The Search and Rescue Center. This may mean that he will be part of the rescue team.

While Butch never had a speaking role, he does speak on a Leap Pad book called, "Thomas the Really Useful Engine".

Basis
Butch is based on a Scammel tank recovery vehicle. According to the official website, he was constructed out of parts from a diesel, a lorry and a crane.

Livery
Butch is painted yellow with a navy flatbed and "Sodor Heavy Recovery Unit" written on both sides in white.

Trivia

 * Butch's model is currently on display at Drayton Manor.

Merchandising

 * ERTL (discontinued - marked as 'Sodor Recovery Unit')
 * Wooden Railway
 * Take-Along
 * Brio (discontinued)