Murdoch

"Have you worked Mersey?"

- Salty, "Peace and Quiet", seventh season

Murdoch is Sodor's largest and strongest steam engine, with ten driving wheels, making him bigger and stronger than Gordon.

Biography
Murdoch was built in 1960 and came to Sodor almost immediately to pull heavy freight trains. Murdoch spurned Thomas, Harvey and Salty's advances to befriend him after he became frustrated with their chatter, but came to appreciate them after he was stuck in the countryside with some sheep briefly.

Personality
In spite of his size, Murdoch is gentle and shy. He prefers peace and quiet, and his favourite hobby is to have a quiet run through the countryside.

Basis
Murdoch is based on a BR standard class 9F freight engine, the last make of steam engines to be built for British Railways, in 1960.

Appearances
Murdoch appeared in the seventh and eighth seasons. He later made a cameo in the eleventh season.