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==Technical Details==
 
==Technical Details==
 
===Basis===
 
===Basis===
Beau is based on the Central Pacific Railroad's 4-4-0 locomotive No. 60; 'Jupiter'. Though his livery is based on a sister locomotive, No. 63; 'Leviathan'.
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Beau is based on the Central Pacific Railroad's 4-4-0 locomotive No. 60; 'Jupiter'. Though his livery is based on a sister locomotive, No. 63; 'Leviathan'. His third basis is Oregon Pacific No. 12, the American 4-4-0 played as the General in Buster Keaton's The General silent film in 1926.
   
 
Beau has been slightly modified from his basis with buffers above his cowcatcher (which is flatter and shorter to accommodate them) and behind his tender, which also has a screw-link coupling.
 
Beau has been slightly modified from his basis with buffers above his cowcatcher (which is flatter and shorter to accommodate them) and behind his tender, which also has a screw-link coupling.

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Beau is a mining engine with a moustache, who works near the Grand Canyon. He befriended Thomas during his journey around the world, after Thomas derailed outside of a mine.

Biography

Thomas & Friends

Beau was taking a goods train when he came across Thomas and Ace speeding towards him before an intersection. While he avoided the runaway, his train was uncoupled and sped after them. After the two derailed, Beau caught up to them and laughed at Thomas' request to find a breakdown crane as those were not used in the area. Taking Thomas' driver and fireman as well as Ace's driver, he left to find people and horses to help them, not returning until the next day. Once the two were upright on the rails and on their way, Beau commented on the way they talked being funny to him.

Personality

Beau hails from the American Southwest. This gritty old-timer is able to help Thomas in a moment of need, fixing himself in Thomas' memory and making him forever grateful.

Technical Details

Basis

Beau is based on the Central Pacific Railroad's 4-4-0 locomotive No. 60; 'Jupiter'. Though his livery is based on a sister locomotive, No. 63; 'Leviathan'. His third basis is Oregon Pacific No. 12, the American 4-4-0 played as the General in Buster Keaton's The General silent film in 1926.

Beau has been slightly modified from his basis with buffers above his cowcatcher (which is flatter and shorter to accommodate them) and behind his tender, which also has a screw-link coupling.

Livery

Beau's livery is based on the current one worn by the Leviathan, as he is painted silver and red with gold lining. His boiler is painted silver, his cab is brown and his wheels, tender and cowcatcher are red. His name and number are painted on the sides of his tender and cab respectively in yellow. Unlike the Leviathan, his lamp is gold instead of red, as is his dome.

Appearances

Voice Actors

Audio Files

Whistle

First used Last used Sound Effect
Big World! Big Adventures! Active

Trivia

  • James' temporary headlamp from the fourteenth series episode, James in the Dark is reused for Beau's tail-lamp.
  • He is the fifth engine to have a moustache, the first being Earnest, the second being Iron Duke, the third being Coran and the forth being Etienne 
  • Beau is the second engine to have a coupling on his back, but not on his front, the first being Lady.
  • In prototype biographies of Beau, it is said that Thomas saved him after he was abandoned, however, this is sort of swapped, as Beau saves Thomas after his crash.
  • In early storyboards, Beau is depicted as a grey tank engine with a cowcatcher and diamond spark arrestor, a similar design to Puffa from Thomas & Friends' sister series, TUGS.
  • Although Beau's name is displayed on his tender as well as in the listing for his Wood toy and various promotional pieces, his name is yet to be spoken in the television series.

Merchandise

  • Wood (cancelled 2018; re-release coming 2019)

Videos

International Characters

* RWS only | ** T&F only | ✦ Changed location