Abiar

Abiar
Background Information
First appearance	Thomas Dresses Up for The Black Beauty Contest in India
Creator(s)	Davey Moore
Character Overview
Name	Abiar
Gender	Female
Country	India
Affiliation	Indian Railway Rajinda Coran Thomas
Technical Details
Basis	Indian Railways Class WDM-2C
Gauge	4'8½" (1,435 mm; standard gauge)
Power type	Diesel-electric
Vehicle	Locomotive
Type	Mixed-traffic diesel engine
Fuel type	Diesel
Configuration	Bo-Bo
Wheels	8
Top speed	75 mph (120.5)
Designer(s)	American Locomotive Company
Builder(s)	American Locomotive Company or Diesel Locomotive Works
Year built	1964
Railway	Indian Railways

Abiar is a large Indian diesel engine, whom Thomas once met during his visit to India.

Biography

When Thomas visited India, he met Abiar and became friends with her.

She, Thomas, Rajinda and Coran later attended the Black Beauty Contest.

Technical Details

Basis

Abiar is based off an Indian Railways WDM-3A diesel locomotive.

Abiar's basis

Livery

Abiar is painted light green with a yellow stripe and her wheels are red with black rims.

For the celebration, she has a red heart like jewel on her forehead, white bird wings on her front and brightly coloured leaves and a purple Om religious symbol on her buffer beam.

Appearances

Videos

• Thomas Dresses Up for The Black Beauty Contest in India

Gallery

India

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International Characters

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