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Gabriela is a tank engine who works at Guanabara Bay in Brazil. She is good friends with Cassia.

Biography

Gabriela befriended Thomas on his adventures in Brazil. She was a good friend to him in that time as she helped translate Brazilian phrases that Thomas didn't understand. She taught Thomas about Brazilian culture and music, and introduced him to Gustavo. She also reintroduced him to Raul, and joined in a game of ball with Raul, Thomas, and Cassia.

Personality

Gabriela is a fast-talking, fun-loving engine, who enjoys sharing her knowledge about the culture and railways of Brazil. She became friends with Thomas while he as working in Brazil. She is very passionate about her home country and especially enjoys carnival time. Gabriela is always cheerful and is a great friend to know when travelling through Brazil.

Technical Details

Basis

Gabriela is based on Baroneza II, built in 1852. Gabriela has been partially modified from her basis, as her side-tanks, cab and windows are thinner than her basis, and she has been fitted with buffers and screw-link couplings, allowing her to work with British rolling stock.

Livery

Gabriela is painted teal and black with red and gold lining. Her name is painted in gold on her side tanks. Her wheels are also black with white rims, her funnel brim and whistle are painted bronze, and her cylinders are gold, while her coupling rods are red.

Appearances

Official Description

From Official Media:[1]

Gabriela: Gabriela works at Guanabara Bay in Brazil. She is a fast-talking, fun-loving engine who loves to gossip! She knows a lot about the Brazilian railway and loves to share that knowledge with new friends. With all her local knowledge, Gabriela is the perfect friend to have by your side when travelling to Brazil. When Thomas travelled to Brazil, Gabriela befriended him and taught him all about her language and local music.


Fun Fact: Gabriela taught Thomas about Batucada, traditional Brazilian party music. Thomas loved it and joined in with his whistle!

Audio Files

Whistle

First used Last used Sound Effect
Series 23 Series 24

Trivia

  • Gabriela is the only Brazilian engine character to appear and speak in all of the episodes set in Brazil.
  • Gabriela is the last new character to have a grey running board.
  • Gabriela is the only Brazilian character not to recieve merchandise of any form.

References


International Characters

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