Samson

"Samson here, at your service!"

- Samson's catchphrase

   Samson   Samson is a cabless tank engine who lives on the Mainland.
 * Number: 15
 * Builder: Neilson & Co.
 * Configuration: 0-4-0ST

Bio
Samson first came to Sodor to take a shipment of dinosaur models to the Earl's estate at Ulfstead Castle, and to help out with the dinosaur park's construction. However, he got lost, and had to spend the night at the Blue Mountain Quarry, not making it to the estate until the next day. While helping with the dinosaur park's construction, he and Harvey both teased Millie, only to get a shock when she tricked them into believing a volcano model had erupted. He was later asked to collect stone from the Blue Mountain Quarry, but after some teasing from the other engines, he became so determined to not make another mistake that he took Gordon's express coaches to the quarry by mistake. He also was put on scrap duty with Harvey, but got so carried away that he chose to scrap a bicycle, a bus stop sign, and the Fat Controller's car, believing they were scrap.

Persona
Samson is a dignified tank engine with a lot of pride for the work he does. He rarely asks for help or advice to avoid seeming inexperienced around the Island. He is also quite arrogant, believing himself to be the Island's strongest tank engine.

Basis
Samson is based on an 0-4-0 saddle tank engine that worked at the High Harrington Ironworks on the Furness Railway.

Livery
Samson is painted green-grey with red lining. He has gold nameplate and number plates.

Television series

 * Season 18 - Marion and the Dinosaurs, Millie and the Volcano, Samson at Your Service and Samson Sent for Scrap
 * Season 19 - The Truth About Toby (cameo)

Magazine stories

 * 2015 - Marion and the Dinosaurs (speaks in speech bubble only)

Voice Actors

 * Robert Wilfort (UK/US)
 * Hiroaki Tajiri (Japan)
 * Carlos del Campo (Mexico)

Trivia

 * Samson is named after the current railway consultant Sam Wilkinson.
 * Nathan Clarke did an audio sample for Samson on his DAA Management Page.

Merchandise

 * Wooden Railway
 * TrackMaster
 * Take-n-Play
 * Minis (hero and classic)