Jack

"I'm Jack, the Front Loader! I can load, and unload, and carry lots of things!"

- Jack, "Jack Jumps In", sixth season

    Jack the Front Loader 
 * Number: 11

Jack is a friendly and enthusiastic front loader.

Bio
When Jack first arrived on Sodor he worked with The Pack to clear room for railway lines. Jack did well with Alfie - that is, until he tried to take some stone up a ledge but lost balance and rolled over. Jack learned his lesson, and redeemed himself by holding up a collapsing bridge until Thomas had passed over, at the cost of damaging his arms. Jack has since become part of The Pack.

Persona
Jack was like a toddler at, who was still learning about the world and how to stay out of trouble. Jack is brave and loyal, as seen when he stood up to Max when the latter was bullying him and Alfie in On Site with Thomas. He is cheeky, however brave and always ready to help out a friend.

Basis
It is unsure of what type of vehicle Jack is based off, although he does resemble a Nuffield Tractor. Nuffield Tractors were available with buckets and straight arms, and also with cabs that Jack's resembles.

Appearances
Jack first appeared in the sixth season episodes "Jack Jumps In" and "A Friend in Need", and later appeared in the DVD special "On Site with Thomas". He also appeared in "The Great Discovery". He recently appeared in the twelfth season episode "Percy and the Bandstand".Jack appeared again in Season 13

Livery
Jack is painted red with the top half of his cab painted cream and the number 11 painted on both sides of his cab in white.

Sketches
In some promo sketches of The Pack, Jack is seen with a backhoe arm and bucket. These were most likely drawn before the episode aired to avoid any likeness to Scoop from "Bob the Builder".