Algy is a bus who works near the Little Western. He is owned by Sodor Roadways.
Biography
Annuals
The Railway Series
In his first appearance, Algy took over Bertie's naturalist excursion when Bertie fell ill. After Algy broke down while waiting at some traffic lights, the naturalists laughed and offered to push Algy and shortly afterwards his engine started up again. Unfortunately, he broke down again and the naturalists tried to pass the time but he still wasn’t mended. Eventually, Bertie came to the rescue and continued the naturalists' trip.
In his second appearance, Duck met up with Algy at the middle station on the Little Western. Algy was asked to look after Duck's passengers, when Duck's water gauge and tank began leaking. He delivered Duck's passengers home, while Oliver helped Duck back to the shed.
Thomas & Friends
Algy had to take over Bertie's climbing excursion when Bertie was developing engine trouble. But halfway through the journey, Algy had to wait at a traffic light and his driver could not restart his engine. So the climbers had to push him out of the way to avoid a traffic jam.
Finally, Algy was able to continue on his way. After they arrived at their destination and the climbers had their lunch, Algy's driver tried to start him again. But this time, all hope was lost and everyone was stranded. Luckily, Bertie was called and saved the day.
The Railway Series
After the partial collapse of Henry's Tunnel, it is mentioned that Bertie and his friends helped pick up visitors who wanted to see the bust of the Thin Clergyman unveiled at Tidmouth.
Personality
Not much is known of Algy's personality, apart from his close friendship with Bertie.
Technical Details
Basis
In his first appearance, Algy had the same design as Bertie except his front was more slanted and his rear wheels were exposed. He was based on an AEC Regal bus of the 1930s and 1940s.
In his subsequent appearances, Algy was redesigned and had a full cab (as opposed to being a half cab), becoming a 1947–1959 Albion Victor FT. These were once a common sight on the Guernsey Railway.
Livery
When he first appeared, Algy was painted goldenrod with a dark red stripe on both sides. In Algy's subsequent appearances, he was painted light blue with a white stripe on both sides.
Appearances
The Railway Series
Companion Volumes
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Annual Stories
Books
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Gallery
The Railway Series
Miscellaneous
Thomas & Friends
Miscellaneous
| Locomotives | Duck | Donald and Douglas | Oliver |
|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | Alice and Mirabel* | Isabel and Dulcie* | Branch Line Coaches** | Express Coaches** | Old Slow Coach** | Slip Coaches** | Toad | S.C. Ruffey | Fred Pelhay* | Quarry Trucks* | Judy and Jerome** |
| Vehicles | Bulgy | Bulgy's Friend | Algy*** | Skiff** |
| People | Captain Joe** |
| Locations | Tidmouth (Beach, Tunnel, Beach Village**, Harbour, Hault**, Hault Sheds**, Town Square**, Town Square Library**) | Dilly's Pond | Haultraugh (Bulgy's Bridge, Bulgy's Field) | Bluff's Cove** | Arlesburgh (West, Engine Sheds*, Harbour**, Maritime Museum**) | Callan ** |