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Colin is a green stationary steam crane who works at the Wharf and is good friends with Freddie.
Biography
Colin works at the Wharf, loading deliveries brought by the engines into barges to be taken away on the Canal. He once felt upset because he could not attend a Christmas party so Freddie arranged for the party to be moved to the Wharf so Colin could participate. He brought the party supplies to the Wharf and told Colin to leave them until he could find Mr. Percival. However, Mr. Percival came to the Wharf before Freddie found him and ordered Colin to load the supplies onto a barge, almost ruining the party. Fortunately, Freddie put everything right, and Colin thought it was a wonderful party.
Personality
Colin is a chipper, cheerful, canal-side crane who works at the Wharf. While he isn’t the largest crane or the strongest, Colin's determination and skill make him fast and efficient. He prides himself on always knowing the right lifting speed for the right load. Colin is a good friend to all and always looks on the bright side of the Wharf!
Colin is lonely deep inside, as he is fixed in place at the Wharf. He feels left out of some of the fun that the narrow gauge engines have. The engines bring him news from around the Island. He’s always fascinated hearing about events that happen in other places.
Technical Details
Basis
Colin's exact basis - if he has any at all - is currently unknown, however his design is typical of many small stationary steam cranes used around the United Kingdom.
Livery
Colin is painted green with red pulleys and cogwheels amongst his mechanism. He has a grey roof with grey boards along the top of his cab above his door.
Appearances
Magazine Stories
Books
My Thomas Story Library
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Official Description
From Official Media[1]
| “ | Colin: Colin is a good friend to all the engines - both Narrow Gauge and Mainline. He's always fascinated to hear about everything that happens on other parts of the Island of Sodor. | ” |
From Official Website[2]
| “ | Colin: Colin is a chipper, cheerful, canal-side crane who works at the Wharf. While he isn't the largest crane, or the strongest, Colin's determination and skill make him fast and efficient. He prides himself on always knowing the right lifting speed for the right load. Colin is a good friend to all and always looks on the bright side of the Wharf!
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Trivia
- The Big Book of Engines incorrectly lists Colin as a diesel-powered crane.
- According to John Lee, Colin was originally supposed to have a longer nose, but this was scaled down for merchandising.
- As seen in concept art for the film by Guru Studios, Colin was seemingly planned to appear in King of the Railway stationed at Ulfstead Castle. If this had happened, he would be the only non-human character introduced in twelfth series to appear in full CGI.
- Colin is the last non-rail vehicle character to be introduced before the switch to full CGI.
- Colin, along with Hank, Flora and Dennis are the only characters introduced in the HiT Entertainment model era without a Capsule Plarail toy.
Merchandise
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
- Wooden Railway (reintroduced 2014; discontinued)
- My Thomas Story Library (discontinued)
- Take-n-Play (with Charlie) (discontinued)
References