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- “Sorry, boss, slip of the hook!”
- ― Kevin's catchphrase
Kevin is a yellow mobile crane who works at the Sodor Steamworks alongside Victor.
Biography
Kevin works at the Steamworks with Victor, offering help whenever possible. When Spencer was sent to the Steamworks after getting slate in his funnel, Kevin distracted him by dropping parts all around while Thomas took engine parts to Hiro. He later participated in Hiro's official restoration. Thomas was once put in charge of the Steamworks when Victor went to visit one of the Narrow Gauge engines and Kevin helped Thomas fetch parts. However, Kevin got so busy that he became confused and accidentally pushed a button which sent Spencer up in the air on the gantry crane. Soon Victor arrived and helped restore order to the Steamworks.
Cranky once had too much work to do at the docks, so Kevin was sent to help out. Unfortunately, Cranky did not want Kevin's help and told him to stay in a corner out of his way. When Cranky dropped a load of pipes and a cage full of chickens, Kevin rushed to help. This made Cranky even more cross. Thomas and Salty tried to show Kevin that Cranky did have a heart of gold deep inside, but were unsuccessful immediately. When Cranky knocked over a barrel, Kevin tried to help but ended up falling into the sea. Luckily, Cranky fished him out of the water, but not before The Fat Controller arrived and saw what had happened. He was about to send Kevin away in disgrace when Cranky spoke up, defending Kevin and proving to them both that he really did have a heart of gold. Together, Kevin and Cranky got all of the work at the Docks done. Later Ben tricked Kevin so he could be painted blue just like his twin, Bill so they could deceive Connor again.
Kevin later became fascinated with the snow, and decided to play around in it despite Victor's warnings. This led him to get stuck outside the Steamworks until Thomas spotted him waving his crane arm round, not knowing that Victor went out to search for him.
When Henry came to get repainted, Kevin accidentally gave the workmen the wrong type of paint due to being busy, resulting in Henry glowing in the dark.
Personality
Kevin is a bubbly and enthusiastic crane who works at the Sodor Steamworks, where he assists Victor in repairing engines. He is innocent, well-meaning, bursting to help and say hello and always eager and ready to lend a helping hook. Kevin is often seen dashing about and tends to be quite clumsy, having a habit of frequently dropping things from his hook and pranging objects as he buzzes about. He often exclaims that it was "a slip of the hook", something that he says so often enough to Victor - who he refers to as "boss" - that he is able to commonly finish the sentence for him. But Kevin is loveable, kind-hearted, and funny, if rather naive, and always tries his best, regardless of his inexperience.
Technical Details
Basis
Kevin is based on a 4 wheel Ransomes & Rapier 6 ton crane with an added enclosed cab. Just like Kevin, these cranes were known to be clumsy and cumbersome.
Livery
Kevin is painted in a yellow livery with black and light yellow warning stripes on his front. His hook and brake are red. He has the Sodor Steamworks logo painted on his cab door.
Appearances
Books
Magazine Stories
Video Games |
Official Description
From Official Website:[1]
| “ | Kevin: Kevin is a friendly and funny crane who works with Victor at The Sodor Steamworks helping repair the engines. While he may be inexperienced, he's always ready to lend a helping hook. Kevin can sometimes drive Victor mad, but together they make a Really Useful team. Fun Fact: Kevin calls Victor "Boss." Kevin is based on a Ransome and Rapier 20 ton crane. |
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Audio Files
Motor
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hero of the Rails | Series 23 |
| Only used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|
| Read and Play! |
Trivia
- Kevin's 2013 Wooden Railway prototype was incorrectly painted green.
- Kevin is the first CGI introduced character that is not an engine.
- Kevin is the only character introduced in Hero of the Rails who is not originally from another country or region.
- Kevin's TrackMaster Revolution and Motorized variants are longer than his size on the show and run on rails despite being a road vehicle.
- According to the 2015 Trading Cards, Kevin is of Great Western Railway origins.
- He and Henry almost have the same American provided by Kerry Shale, albeit with a faint New Jersey accent. Kevin's voice is lighter than Henry's voice.
Quotes
- “Sorry boss, slip of the hook!”
- ― Kevin's catchphrase
- “Hello, I'm Kevin. Whatever you need, I'm here to land the helping hook.”
- ― Kevin's website audio
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
- TrackMaster (original discontinued; redesigned in 2019)
- Motor Road and Rail (Asia only)
- My Thomas Story Library (discontinued)
- Take-n-Play (normal and oily; discontinued)
- Collectible Railway (discontinued)
- Mega Bloks (discontinued)
- Capsule Plarail
- Boss (discontinued)
- Adventures (discontinued)
- Engine Adventures
- Wood (redesigned in 2019)
- Push Along
- Minis
- Motorized
- Wooden Railway (2022)
References
| Road vehicles | Terence | Bertie | Trevor | Bulgy | George | Caroline | The Horrid Lorries | Butch | Thumper | Elizabeth | Nelson | Jack | Alfie | Oliver | Max and Monty | Kelly | Byron | Ned | |
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|---|---|---|
| Aircraft | Harold | Tiger Moth | Jeremy | Emerson | Isla | The Hot Air Balloon | Aeroplanes | |
| Watercraft | Bulstrode | Captain | Terrey | Krystyna | Canal Boats | S.S. Roxstar | Lucinda | Alysia | Northlight | Wharf Canal Boats | The Mayor's Yacht | Sodor Line | |
| Cranes | Cranky | Colin | Ol' Wheezy | Hee-Haw | Happy Hook | Merrick | Reg | Carly | Big Mickey | Beresford | Kobe | Cassia | Carter | |
| Others | Owen | Stefano | Trailers |