Duncan

"Ah! Is this all ya brought? The villagers need more coal than that!"

- Duncan, "Duncan's Bluff", tenth season

    Duncan 
 * Built date: 1918
 * Designer: Andrew Barclay
 * Gauge: 2' 3"

Duncan is a narrow gauge engine who came after Peter Sam's accident with the slate trucks.

Bio
Duncan was built by Andrew Barclay at Kilmarnock in 1918, and worked in a factory in Scotland, which Peter Sam claims is the source of his strong language

In 1958, Duncan was sent to Sodor to do Peter Sam's work after his accident with the slate trucks, and regauged to 2'3". Duncan was rude and arrogant at first, but was humbled after derailing while doing "rock 'n' roll" and having to be rescued by Rusty, whom he detests for being a diesel.

But as the years went on, Duncan forgot what he had learnt, and in 1962 he stalled on a viaduct out of spite for not being polished. Skarloey finally taught him sense with the story of Rheneas' bravery and now Duncan is a Really Useful Engine.

Persona
Duncan might decide to "rock 'n' roll" and act rudely and obstinate, however Rusty had to rescue him after his accident. When he was first introduced, he is often stubborn.

Basis
Duncan is based on the Talyllyn Railway's "Douglas", not to be confused with the standard gauge engine Douglas. This engine is currently selcted to be dressed up as Duncan on special events associated with the "Thomas the Tank Engine" franchise.

Appearances
Duncan's Railway Series appearances are listed below:
 * "The Little Old Engine"
 * "Gallant Old Engine"
 * "Mountain Engines"
 * "Very Old Engines"
 * "Duke the Lost Engine"
 * "Great Little Engines"
 * "New Little Engine"

In the television series, Duncan first appeared in the fourth season and has speaking roles in every season since, excluding the eighth season. Duncan also appeared in "The Great Discovery".

Livery
In the Railway Series and before 1994, Duncan is painted in the Skarloey Railway's red livery with blue-and-yellow lining. In the television series and since August 1994, he is painted amber with black lining.

Merchandising
Duncan is available as a TOMY, Trackmaster, Brio Wooden and Bandai Tecs model. His Learning Curve Wooden model has been reissued, but his ERTL and Take-Along models remain discontinued.

Trivia

 * Duncan only got his buffers after arriving on Sodor.