Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas is a small blue tank engine. He has come to Sodor in October 1981 as a station pilot at Vicarstown until 1993, at which time he has been transferred to Wellsworth following an incident with some trucks. Later that year, after rescuing James from his crash, he has been given charge of the Knapford-Ffarquhar branch line and two coaches, who he names Annie and Clarabel. He is the main protagonist of the television series.