Duck
Hardworking and kind green tank engine
A character from Thomas the Tank Engine, a green diligent tank engine originating from the Great Western Railway.
Quotes
- There are two ways to do work: the Great Western way and the wrong way.
- I'm Duck. I take pride in being Great Western.
- I'll give a scolding if you're lazy or defiant.
- I'll think of a retaliation for pranks.
- Leave the branch line work to me!
Trivia
- Name origin comes from its waddling duck-like running style.
- Modeled after the Great Western Railway's 5700 class steam locomotive.
- One of the few engine characters with a 'GWR' logo on the side.
- Did not appear in the TV series from Season 8 to Season 11.
- The filming model was once shipped to Japan but returned due to a crack in the body.
- In the Japanese version, uses 'boku' as first-person pronoun.
Alternate names
Duck
Montague
Duck the Great Western Engine
Profile
- Species
- Steam locomotive
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Green pannier tank steam locomotive. Has a 'GWR' logo on the side.
- Distinguishing features
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- Green body
- Pannier tank type
- With 'GWR' logo
- Iconic items
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- Funnel
- Dome
- Side tanks
- Safety valve
- Great Western Railway logo
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hardworking
- Detailed personality
- Hardworking and serious, takes pride in the traditions of the Great Western Railway and values the 'Great Western way' of working. Has steady nerves, and can be strict by scolding those who are lazy or defiant. Sometimes shows a cheeky side.
- Keywords
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- Hardworking
- Kind
- Serious
- Proud
- Stubborn
- Brave
- Cheeky
- Motto
- There are two ways to do work: the Great Western way and the wrong way. Do it the Great Western way.
- Talents
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- Handling freight cars
- Pulling passenger coaches
- Accuracy in operations
- Skills
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- Troubleshooting
- Retaliation against pranks
- Branch line operations
- Motivation
- To perform work properly and preserve the traditions of the Great Western Railway.
- Habits
- Often mentions the difference between the 'Great Western way' and the 'wrong way'.
History
- Backstory
- Pannier tank engine modeled after the Great Western Railway's 5700 class steam locomotive, original name Montague. Arrived on Sodor Island in 1955 to relieve Percy's workload. Currently works the branch line connecting Tidmouth Yards to Arlesburgh West in the northwest of the island, and also pulls passenger coaches.
- Debut date
- 1955
- Work title
- Railway Picture Books Volume 11 'Percy the Little Engine' Story 2 'Percy and Duck'
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Volume 11 Story 2
Conflict with diesel engine
- Significant event
- Conflict with diesel engine
- Description
- Isolated due to Diesel's grudge and misunderstanding, but reconciled after the truth was revealed.
Reopening of passenger service on the Tidmouth-Arlesburgh West branch line
- Significant event
- Reopening of passenger service on the Tidmouth-Arlesburgh West branch line
- Description
- Primarily operates the branch line and began pulling passenger trains.
Reappearance in TV series from Season 12
- Significant event
- Reappearance in TV series from Season 12
- Description
- After a hiatus in the model series, reappeared in Season 12 using CG and model composites.
Main episode production in Season 17 (3D CG)
- Significant event
- Main episode production in Season 17 (3D CG)
- Description
- Reappeared with main episodes and flashback scenes added. Took over pulling the slip coaches mainly from Alice and Mirabel.
Relationships
Percy
Teammate
Upon arrival, relieved some of Percy's workload and built a cooperative relationship.
Sir Topham Hatt
Superior
Provided the working environment for Duck as the manager of the North Western Railway.
BoCo
Friend
Overcame prejudice against diesel engines and got along well with the polite BoCo.
North Western Railway
North Western Railway: worker
Media appearances
Railway Picture Books
Manga / Supporting
1950s - present
Thomas & Friends (Model Series)
Anime / Supporting
Season 2 - Season 7, Season 12 -
Thomas & Friends (3D CG Series)
Anime / Supporting
Season 17 - present
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go
Anime / Cameo
2021
Voice cast and creators
塩屋浩三
- Voice actor
- 塩屋浩三
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Model series Season 2 - Season 7
鈴木清信
- Voice actor
- 鈴木清信
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Model series Season 12 -
Steve Kynman
- Voice actor
- Steve Kynman
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English version
Wilbert Awdry
- Creator name
- Wilbert Awdry
- Role
- Original author
Poplar Publishing
- Creator name
- Poplar Publishing
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Duck Figure
- Item name
- Duck Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Duck Plush
- Item name
- Duck Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular