Bulstrode
Self-propelled barge working at the port
A self-propelled barge working at the port, transporting cargo from ships to the port. Has a history of conflict with the troublesome trucks and sinking.
Quotes
- “Carrying cargo like this is inefficient!”
- “Those troublesome trucks again!”
- “I run this port!”
- “Don't get so cocky, you trucks!”
- “Just watch my work quietly!”
Trivia
- The only ship sunk after the troublesome trucks fell into it.
- After sinking, washed up on the beach and became a children's playground.
- Appears in long picture book volume 32 'Toby, Trucks and Trouble'.
- Revived and reappeared in Season 25.
- Scenes of heated arguments with the trucks are popular.
Alternate names
Bulstrode
Profile
- Species
- Self-propelled barge
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A sturdy self-propelled barge used at the port. Has a face, is surly, and often grumbles.
- Iconic items
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- Cargo handling spot at the port
- Facial expressions
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Grumbler
- Detailed personality
- Often complains and is in conflict with the troublesome trucks. Shows a self-centered attitude.
- Keywords
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- Grumbler
- Opposed to mischief-makers
- Sullen
- Self-centered
- Hostile relationship
- Talents
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- Cargo transport
- Ship operation
- Skills
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- Harbor work
- Cargo loading and unloading
- Motivation
- Efficiently transporting cargo at the port
- Habits
- Often speaks in a tone that belittles others
- Favorite places
- Port
History
- Backstory
- A self-propelled barge that worked transporting cargo from ships to the port. Had bad relations with the troublesome trucks, which led to an accident where the trucks fell into Bulstrode and caused him to sink. Afterwards, washed up on the beach and turned into a children's playground.
- Work title
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- Episode or chapter
- Original picture book volume 32 'Toby, Trucks and Trouble' etc.
Sinking accident
- Significant event
- Sinking accident
- Description
- In conflict with the troublesome trucks, the trucks fell into Bulstrode and he sank.
Abandonment on the beach
- Significant event
- Abandonment on the beach
- Description
- After sinking, washed up on the beach and used as a playground by children.
Reappearance
- Significant event
- Reappearance
- Description
- Reappeared in Season 25.
Media appearances
Thomas the Tank Engine
Anime / Supporting
The Railway Series
Manga / Supporting
Thomas the Tank Engine Season 25
Anime / Supporting
2024 onwards
Voice cast and creators
Ryōichi Tanaka (Season 4)
- Voice actor
- Ryōichi Tanaka (Season 4)
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime
Takashi Uchino (Season 25 onwards)
- Voice actor
- Takashi Uchino (Season 25 onwards)
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime
Will Harrison-Wallace
- Voice actor
- Will Harrison-Wallace
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- TV anime
Wilbert Awdry
- Creator name
- Wilbert Awdry
- Role
- Original author
Christopher Awdry
- Creator name
- Christopher Awdry
- Role
- Original author
Poplar-sha
- Creator name
- Poplar-sha
- Role
- Publisher
Mattel Television
- Creator name
- Mattel Television
- Role
- Licensee