Rusty

Rusty the Little Diesel
Background Information
First appearance	To be added
Creator(s)	Rev. W. Awdry
Character Overview
Name	Rusty
Title	Rusty the Little Diesel
Gender	Non-binary
Country	Island of Sodor
Affiliation	Skarloey Railway Duncan Skarloey Peter Sam Crotoonian Hills Narrow Gauge Railway
Technical Details
Basis	Talyllyn Railway's Midlander
Gauge	2'3" (686 mm, narrow gauge)
Power type	Diesel–mechanical
Vehicle	Locomotive
Fuel type	Diesel
Configuration	4wDM
Wheels	4
Top speed	30-40 mph
Builder(s)	Ruston & Hornsby
Year built	1957
Number	5
Railway	Skarloey Railway
Owner(s)	Mr Percival

Rusty is an orange narrow gauge diesel engine from The Island of Sodor.

Personality

Keeping things tidy on the Crotoonian Hills Narrow Gauge Railway is a tough job, which is why Rusty is here to help! A dependable worker, Rusty keeps to time with track maintenance, construction work, or simple freight duties along the line, and is there to remind engines of the proper rules of the lines, especially Duncan. Though they may have their disagreements, they still work well together, and Rusty, overall, keeps a good working relationship with everyone they work with!

Technical Details

Basis

Rusty is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Midlander, a Ruston Hornsby diesel, Unlike their basis, Rusty was never fitted with a different shaped radiator.

Livery

Rusty is painted orange with yellow lining and white lettering.

Horn

First used	Last used	Sound Effect
"Humphrey" Animation Test	Active

Trivia

• Milan Prsa has considered on having Rusty being gender neutral. The reason for this being, according to a New York Times article from 1995, it was a concept that Britt Allcroft, creator of the 'Thomas and Friends' TV series, considered during development of its 4th series.

The Island of Sodor

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Crotoonian Hills Narrow Gauge Railway

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