This page is for the steamrollers that have appeared in Thomas & Friends.
Notable Steamrollers[]
The following Steamrollers have their own separate pages:
The Mainland Steamroller[]
The Mainland Steamroller is a grey steamroller who attended a traction engine rally on the Mainland. The steamroller is friends with Trevor.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The steamroller is based on a 1926 Burrell 8-ton steamroller.
Livery[]
The steamroller is primarily painted grey. It has a red firebox and lining. Its flywheel is painted red with a yellow rim, while its front roller is entirely yellow, and its roof is blue. Like the Showman's Engine, it has a black chimney with a copper cap, however it also has an orange spark arrestor on top.
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- In the magazines, the steamroller is described as being sentient despite not having a face. Although, it has a grey smokebox front in the same shade as Trevor's face, indicating it may have been originally illustrated with a face similarly to Flying Thistle.
The Steamroller[]
The Steamroller is a green steamroller which was once brought in to flatten the path out of Wellsworth Vicarage Orchard so that Trevor could attend a fête. The steamroller later accompanied Trevor to the fête and gave extra rides.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The steamroller is based on Trevor's design, however with the front wheels replaced by a roller.
Livery[]
The steamroller is painted dark green with red lining and wheels, a black smokebox and gold boiler bands, identical to Trevor. Its rollers are grey, while their supports are black.
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- In the magazines, the steamroller is described as being sentient despite not having a face. This suggests it may have been originally illustrated with a face similarly to Flying Thistle.
The Road Roller[]
The Road Roller is a diesel-powered road roller that was used for the construction of the Sodor Airport.
Technical Details[]
Basis[]
The basis of the road roller is currently unknown.
Livery[]
The road roller is painted orange.
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- In real-life, road rollers are frequently referred to as "steamrollers", regardless of their method of propulsion.
Other Steamrollers[]
Several other steamrollers have appeared in various Thomas & Friends media.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends[]
- Series 4 - Steam Roller (mentioned)
- Series 24 - The Great Little Engine Show (mentioned)
- Jack and the Sodor Construction Company - The Tortoise and the Hare (mentioned)
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