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Madge is a snub-nosed lorry with a three-wheeled cab and a flatbed. She works alongside the Skarloey Railway.
Biography
Thomas & Friends
In Madge's first appearance, she had to take Duncan to the other side of the yards by road due to snow blocking the tracks. He teased her that she was a slow-poke because the journey was boring. So she decided to make it exciting by driving fast, skidding through the countryside. This ultimately led to them almost falling off the edge of a cliff. Luckily, they made it out safely.
Later, she had to deliver cleaning supplies for Skarloey and Rheneas when they were going to lead for the Engine Rally and Country Show.
She was also the first character that Thomas told about his discovery of Great Waterton.
Personality
What Madge lacks in elegance, she makes up for in strength and personality. She acts as a motherly figure to the narrow gauge engines, but can be playful and loves a good joke.
Technical Details
Basis
Madge is based on a 1964 Scammell Scarab 6-ton tractor lorry. This type of lorry was very popular with British Railways. About 60 are preserved.
Livery
Madge is painted green along with her trailer and the bottom half of her cab, whilst the top half of her cab and her headlights are painted cream. Her outermost wheels have red hubcaps, while her central steering wheel has a black rim.
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
Specials
- 2008 - The Great Discovery
Music Videos
- The Great Discovery - Where, oh Where is Thomas? and Thomas, You're the Leader
Books
- 2009 - Madge
- 2011 - The Big Book of Engines
- 2014 - The Busy Engines
Magazine Stories
- 2007 - Slip and Slide
- 2008 - Wash Behind Your Buffers!
- 2009 - Luggage Lorry
Voice Actors
- Nanaho Katsuragi (Japan)
- Blanche Ravalec (France and French speaking Canada)
Audio Files
Horn
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Series 11 | The Great Discovery |
Trivia
- Madge's Take Along, Take-n-Play, and TrackMaster toys depict her with four front wheels instead of three. This may be so they would balance out (the third and fourth wheels are also placed close together akin to aircraft landing gear).
- Madge shares the same horn sound as Kelly.
- Madge's front has been modified to accommodate her face.
- Madge had a total of eight different facial expressions, one of which, a wincing face, was not shown on-screen.[3]
- According to the book Thomas Tells Time, Madge's washdown is at 10:45 AM.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
- Take Along (discontinued)
- Take-n-Play (discontinued)
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
- My Thomas Story Library (discontinued)
- Capsule Plarail
References