Billy

"Stop telling me what to do! You are a very bossy engine!"

- Billy, "Don't be Silly, Billy", eleventh season

    Billy  Billy is an orange tank engine with prominent buck teeth.
 * Class: Manning Wardle L Class
 * Designer: Manning Wardle
 * Builder: Manning Wardle
 * Configuration: 0-6-0ST

Bio
When Billy first arrived on the railway, Thomas was asked by The Fat Controller to show Billy around. But Billy miscontrued Thomas' advice for bossiness and so refused to listen to him, causing Billy to fail to complete his deliveries. At last, Thomas lost patience and told Billy to do his own thing. Billy was delighted, but his happiness was short-lived as he swiftly ran out of coal and water. In future, Billy paid attention to advice and worked hard with every job he did.

Persona
Because of Billy's inexperience, he was disobedient and refused to listen to advice. After his mishap, he learnt to listen to advice.

Basis
Billy is based on a Manning Wardle L Class 0-6-0ST. Charlie is another member of this class.

Livery
Billy is painted orange with green and white lining.

Appearances
Billy appeared in :
 * Season 11 - Don't be Silly, Billy

Merchandising

 * LC Wooden (normal and talking railway versions)
 * Take-Along
 * TOMY/TrackMaster
 * My First Thomas (talking)
 * My Thomas Story Library