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Dennis is a lazy diesel shunter. He has a twin named Norman.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
When Dennis was new to the railway, he tried to take advantage of Thomas by getting him to do all his work for him. He soon learnt his lesson when he reversed into a ditch. With Thomas' help he was able to finish his work and promised to be a Really Useful Engine from then on.
In The Great Discovery, Dennis and a number of other diesels waited in the quarry yard to hear if Thomas had been found in the days leading up to the reopening of Great Waterton.
Personality
Dennis is considered to be a very lazy diesel who tries to take advantage of others and depend on them to do his work instead. Dennis will often create excuses to get out of work, but usually gets caught in his lies and always says sorry - but whether or not he means it is the question.
Technical Details
Basis
Dennis is based on No. 11001, a prototype Bulleid diesel built at Ashford Works, England in 1949 and scrapped in 1959. He also carries his basis' number. Norman is also a member of this class.
Livery
Dennis is painted grey with dark grey wheels, gearboxes, roof and front. The number "11001" is painted on his sides in white.
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
Specials
- 2008 - The Great Discovery (cameo)
Music Videos
Learning Segments
- Series 10 - Diesels and Steamers (cameo)
- Series 12 - Thomas' Favourite Friends - Neville and Dennis
Books
Magazine Stories
Dennis also appeared in the magazine stories, Diesel Display, Do-Nothing Dennis, and Speedy Dennis. Video Games
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Voice Actors
- Tsutomu Densaka (Japan)
Trivia
- According to a magazine article, he lives at the Vicarstown Dieselworks with Diesel 10.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
- Take Along (discontinued)
- Take-n-Play (discontinued)
- Motor Road and Rail (discontinued)
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
- My Thomas Story Library (discontinued)
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