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A Tramp Steamer is a large steamship that carries freight in and out of Harbours and Docks on Sodor without a fixed schedule. There have been various different Tramp Steamers that were seen mainly at Brendam Docks.

"Izzy Gomez"

"Izzy Gomez"
Background Information
First appearance	Diesel Does it Again (T&F)
Last appearance	Make Someone Happy (T&F)
Creator(s)	David Mitton Robert D. Cardona
Technical Details
Power type	Steam
Vehicle	Watercraft
Type	Tramp steamer
Fuel type	Coal

This tramp steamer was recycled from Izzy Gomez, a character from Tugs. She has made various appearances from the third to the fifth series.

The tramp steamer was first seen at Knapford Harbour and Brendam Docks in the third, fourth and the fifth series. She was also seen bringing special loads of fruit to Brendam Docks.

It is currently unknown where the tramp steamer/Izzy Gomez's model is.

Technical Details

Livery

The tramp steamer's wheelhouse is painted cream, while her hull is grey with a red stripe. Her funnel is black with a green stripe around the top.

Appearances

Thomas & Friends

• Series 3 - Diesel Does it Again, No Joke for James, All at Sea and Percy, James and the Fruitful Day
• Series 4 - Henry and the Elephant and Special Attraction
• Series 5 - Cranky Bugs, Horrid Lorry, James and the Trouble with Trees, Double Teething Troubles, Happy Ever After and Make Someone Happy

The Old Tramp Steamer

The Old Tramp Steamer
Background Information
First appearance	Cranky Bugs (T&F)
Last appearance	No Sleep for Cranky (T&F)
Creator(s)	Britt Allcroft David Mitton Robert Gauld-Galliers
Overview
Country	Island of Sodor
Technical Details
Power type	Steam
Vehicle	Watercraft
Type	Tramp steamer
Fuel type	Coal

The old tramp steamer only appeared in the fifth series.

During her first appearance, she lost control and ran aground and crashed into a shed the engines were in at Brendam, causing it to collapse and knock Cranky over. The tramp steamer also brought the horrid lorries, and special funfair equipment to Brendam in later appearances.

Her model was built by art director, Robert Gauld-Galliers and went missing in Canada, during or after production of Thomas and the Magic Railroad.

Appearances

Thomas & Friends

• Series 5 - Cranky Bugs, Horrid Lorry, James and the Trouble with Trees, Baa!, Put Upon Percy, Double Teething Troubles, Something in the Air, Happy Ever After and Make Someone Happy
• Series 6 - No Sleep for Cranky

The Captain's Ship

The Captain's Ship
Background Information
First appearance	Salty's Secret (T&F)
Last appearance	Thomas' Animal Friends (T&F)
Overview
Country	Island of Sodor
Technical Details
Power type	Steam
Vehicle	Watercraft
Type	Tramp steamer
Fuel type	Coal

In the seventh series episode, Salty's Stormy Tale, the captain's ship was sailing back to Brendam Docks at night. Unfortunately, the lighthouse's lamp had gone out, and the generator was broken. Without the lighthouse, the ship was steaming toward the rocks. Luckily, Fergus' flywheel was used to power up the lighthouse's light and the tramp steamer missed the rocks just in time. In the morning, the captain thanked Salty and Fergus for saving his tramp steamer from capsizing.

The captain's ship first appeared in the sixth series, and she has made several appearances since. Since the switch to CGI, she has often been seen moored next to Cranky.

Appearances

Thomas & Friends Series 6 - Salty's Secret, Harvey to the Rescue, No Sleep for Cranky, The Fogman, James and the Red Balloon, Gordon Takes a Tumble, Thomas, Percy and the Squeak and Thomas the Jet Engine Series 7 - Bill, Ben and Fergus, Edward's Brass Band, Bad Day at Castle Loch, Salty's Stormy Tale, Something Fishy, Peace and Quiet and Not So Hasty Puddings Series 8 - Thomas to the Rescue, Percy's Big Mistake, Spic and Span, Squeak, Rattle and Roll, Thomas and the Circus, Fish and Percy and the Magic Carpet Series 9 - Thomas and the Rainbow, Thomas and the Birthday Picnic (stock footage), Thomas and the Toy Shop, Toby Feels Left Out, Thomas Tries His Best, Thomas and the Statue, Henry and the Flagpole, Thomas' New Trucks, Thomas and the Golden Eagle and Keeping Up with James Series 10 - Toby's Afternoon Off, Seeing the Sights, Edward Strikes Out and Thomas and the Treasure Series 11 - Thomas and the Storyteller, Gordon and the Engineer, Thomas and the Spaceship, Smoke and Mirrors, Thomas Sets Sail, Hide and Peep, Thomas and the Runaway Car, Thomas in Trouble, Thomas and the Stinky Cheese and Percy and the Left Luggage Series 12 - Steady Eddie, Rosie's Funfair Special, Heave Ho Thomas!, Excellent Emily, Gordon Takes a Shortcut and Best Friends Series 13 - Creaky Cranky, The Lion of Sodor, Slippy Sodor, The Early Bird, Percy's Parcel, Thomas and the Runaway Kite and Buzzy Bees Series 14 - Thomas' Tall Friend, James in the Dark, Thomas in Charge, Being Percy, Merry Winter Wish, Thomas' Crazy Day, Thomas and Scruff, Merry Misty Island and Henry's Magic Box Series 15 - Gordon and Ferdinand, Toby and Bash, Percy's New Friends, Happy Hiro, Up, Up and Away!, Henry's Happy Coal, Surprise, Surprise and Stop That Bus! Series 16 - Percy and the Monster of Brendam, Flash Bang Wallop!, Thomas and the Rubbish Train, Salty's Surprise, Sodor Surprise Day, Emily's Winter Party Special and Happy Birthday Sir! Series 17 - Kevin's Cranky Friend, Steamie Stafford, Henry's Hero, Not Now, Charlie!, Too Many Fire Engines, Santa's Little Engine, Away From the Sea, Gone Fishing, The Afternoon Tea Express, The Smelly Kipper and No More Mr. Nice Engine Series 18 - Flatbeds of Fear, Disappearing Diesels, Thomas the Quarry Engine, Missing Gator, No Steam Without Coal, Spencer's VIP, Toad's Bright Idea, Long Lost Friend, Emily Saves the World and Timothy and the Rainbow Truck Series 19 - Who's Geoffrey?, A Cranky Christmas, Toad and the Whale, Salty All at Sea, The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead, Diesel's Ghostly Christmas, No Help at All and Wild Water Rescue Series 20 - Toby's New Friend, Diesel and the Ducklings, Pouty James, Cautious Connor, All in Vain and Henry in the Dark Series 21 - Dowager Hatt's Busy Day, Stuck in Gear, Cranky at the End of the Line, New Crane on the Dock, Philip's Number, A Shed for Edward, The Big Freeze and Emily in the Middle Series 22 - Forever and Ever, Seeing is Believing, Rosie is Red, Counting on Nia and Hunt the Truck Series 23 - The Other Big Engine, Batucada, Diesel Do Right, Grudge Match, Panicky Percy, First Day on Sodor!, Out of Site (fantasy) and Steam Team to the Rescue Series 24 - A New Arrival, Thomas and the Forest Engines, James the Super Engine, Sonny's Second Chance, Kenji on the Rails Again and Thomas' Animal Friends Other - Thomas & Friends in 4-D: Bubbling Boilers Specials 2005 - Calling All Engines! 2008 - The Great Discovery 2009 - Hero of the Rails 2011 - Day of the Diesels 2012 - Blue Mountain Mystery 2013 - King of the Railway 2014 - Tale of the Brave 2015 - Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure 2016 - The Great Race 2017 - Journey Beyond Sodor 2018 - Big World! Big Adventures!

Trivia

• The colour of the ship's deck changed from white to green in the tenth series.

The Pudding Ship

The Pudding Ship
Background Information
First appearance	Harvey to the Rescue (T&F)
Last appearance	Thomas' Animal Friends (T&F)
Overview
Country	Island of Sodor
Technical Details
Power type	Steam
Vehicle	Watercraft
Type	Tramp steamer

When the Sodor Pudding Factory was snowed in, Elizabeth was asked to collect the puddings and deliver them to the ship before it left for The Mainland. Elizabeth nearly missed the ship when she crashed into a snowdrift, however, Thomas and Terence were, fortunately, able to save her and get the puddings to the docks on time.

The pudding ship first appeared in the sixth series, and she has made several appearances since. Since the switch to CGI, it has often been seen moored next to Big Mickey.

Appearances

Thomas & Friends Series 6 - Harvey to the Rescue, No Sleep for Cranky, The Fogman, It's Only Snow (deleted scene), The World's Strongest Engine, Percy's Chocolate Crunch and Thomas the Jet Engine Series 7 - Bill, Ben and Fergus, What's the Matter with Henry?, Salty's Stormy Tale and Not So Hasty Puddings Series 8 - Thomas to the Rescue, James Gets a New Coat, Percy's Big Mistake, Thomas and the Circus, As Good as Gordon, Fish and Percy and the Magic Carpet Series 9 - Thomas and the Rainbow, Thomas and the Birthday Picnic (stock footage), Thomas and the Toy Shop, Henry and the Flagpole, Thomas' New Trucks, Saving Edward, Thomas and the Golden Eagle and Keeping Up with James Series 10 - Toby's Afternoon Off, Seeing the Sights and Edward Strikes Out Series 11 - Thomas and the Storyteller, Thomas and the Spaceship, Don't be Silly, Billy, Hide and Peep, Thomas and the Runaway Car, Thomas in Trouble, Thomas and the Stinky Cheese and Percy and the Left Luggage Series 12 - Steady Eddie, Rosie's Funfair Special, Henry Gets it Wrong, Heave Ho Thomas!, Excellent Emily and Tram Trouble Series 13 - Creaky Cranky, The Lion of Sodor, The Early Bird, Play Time, Percy's Parcel, Thomas and the Runaway Kite, The Biggest Present of All and Buzzy Bees Series 14 - Thomas' Tall Friend, Thomas in Charge, Being Percy, Merry Winter Wish, Thomas' Crazy Day, Merry Misty Island and Henry's Magic Box Series 15 - Gordon and Ferdinand, Toby and Bash, Percy's New Friends, Happy Hiro, Up, Up and Away!, Surprise, Surprise, Stop That Bus! and Percy the Snowman Series 16 - Percy and the Monster of Brendam, Thomas and the Rubbish Train, Bust My Buffers!, Percy and the Calliope, Salty's Surprise, Sodor Surprise Day, Whiff's Wish and Happy Birthday Sir! Series 17 - Kevin's Cranky Friend, Steamie Stafford, Henry's Hero, Not Now, Charlie!, Santa's Little Engine, Away From the Sea, Gone Fishing, The Afternoon Tea Express, The Smelly Kipper and No More Mr. Nice Engine Series 18 - Old Reliable Edward, Flatbeds of Fear, Disappearing Diesels, Thomas the Quarry Engine, Missing Gator, No Steam Without Coal, Toad's Bright Idea, Long Lost Friend, Emily Saves the World and Timothy and the Rainbow Truck Series 19 - Who's Geoffrey?, The Truth About Toby, A Cranky Christmas, Toad and the Whale, Salty All at Sea, Reds vs. Blues, The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead, Diesel's Ghostly Christmas, No Help at All and Wild Water Rescue Series 20 - Sidney Sings, Diesel and the Ducklings, Bradford the Brake Van, Saving Time, All in Vain and Henry in the Dark Series 21 - Dowager Hatt's Busy Day, Stuck in Gear, Cranky at the End of the Line, New Crane on the Dock and Emily in the Middle Series 22 - Forever and Ever, Seeing is Believing, Apology Impossible, Rosie is Red, Counting on Nia and Hunt the Truck Series 23 - The Other Big Engine, Batucada, Diesel Do Right, Grudge Match, Panicky Percy, First Day on Sodor! and Steam Team to the Rescue Series 24 - A New Arrival, Emily's Best Friend, Thomas and the Forest Engines, James the Super Engine, Sonny's Second Chance, Kenji on the Rails Again and Thomas' Animal Friends Other - Thomas & Friends in 4-D: Bubbling Boilers Specials 2005 - Calling All Engines! 2008 - The Great Discovery 2009 - Hero of the Rails 2010 - Misty Island Rescue 2011 - Day of the Diesels 2012 - Blue Mountain Mystery 2013 - King of the Railway 2014 - Tale of the Brave 2015 - Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure 2016 - The Great Race 2017 - Journey Beyond Sodor 2018 - Big World! Big Adventures!

Trivia

• The ship's model is currently on display at Drayton Manor.

Other Tramp Steamers

Several Other tramp steamers have appeared in magazines and My Thomas Story Library books as well as various episodes throughout the series.

Non-rail vehicles

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