Kevin

"Any time, boss I mean, Thomas"

- Kevin, Steamy Sodor

    Kevin  Kevin is a four-wheeled crane who was introduced in Hero of the Rails.
 * Builder: Ransome and Rapier

Bio
In his initial appearance in Hero of the Rails, Kevin worked at the Steamworks with Victor, offering Thomas help whenever possible. When Spencer was sent to the Steamworks after getting slate in his funnel, Kevin distracted him by dropping parts all around him while Thomas took engine parts to Hiro. He would later participate in Hiro's official restoration.

Persona
Kevin is kind-hearted and eager to give a helping hook for anyone. He lives at the Sodor Steamworks with Victor (whom he calls "boss"). He has a terrible habit of dropping parts and falling over, and his catchphrase "It was a slip of the hook!" has become so well-known by the engines that they can usually finish the line for him. He drives Victor mad, but always tries his best.

Basis
Kevin is based on a Ransome and Rapier 20 ton crane. Just like Kevin, these cranes were known to be clumsy and cumbersome. Despite his real life counterpart having an open cab, Kevin is never animated with a Driver.

Appearances
Kevin appears in:
 * Hero of the Rails
 * Season 13 - Creaky Cranky, Slippy Sodor, The Early Bird, Play Time, Time For a Story, Toby's New Whistle, Steamy Sodor, and The Biggest Present of All

Voice Actors

 * Kerry Shale (US, Hero of the Rails - Present)
 * Matt Wilkinson (UK, Hero of the Rails - Present)

Merchandising

 * LC Wooden
 * TOMY/TrackMaster
 * My Thomas Story Library (coming soon)
 * Take-n-Play