Flynn

Big red fire road-rail vehicle

A red large special fire truck that runs on both roads and rails, a road-rail vehicle. Mainly tasked with fire response, stationed at the Sodor Rescue Centre.

Quotes

  • “When there's a fire, Flynn will surely rush there!”
  • “Even if I fail, I won't give up—that's a fire engine's job!”

Trivia

  • Sodor's first fire engine capable of traveling on both rails and roads.
  • Water cannon operation was initially automatic but later changed to be operated by firefighters.
  • Rare character with episodes struggling on roads and depicting that anguish.

Alternate names

Flynn Flynn Fire Truck

Tags

Thomas & Friends Road Vehicle Character Road-Rail Vehicle Fire Engine Island of Sodor Red Vehicle Rescue Team For Children

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Profile

Species
Vehicle
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A large red fire engine equipped with both tires and railway wheels, capable of traveling on both roads and rails. Equipped with fire hoses, and when running on rails, tows a dedicated water tank wagon.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Red body
  • Equipped with both tires and railway wheels
  • Equipped with fire hoses and water discharge equipment
Iconic items
  • Fire hose
  • Water cannon
  • Water tank wagon (towed)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
A brave and dedicated fire engine that confronts fires. On the other hand, somewhat immature with childish thinking and a mentally fragile side, easily loses confidence. Sometimes struggles with the desire to be relied upon and the pressure.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Dedicated
  • Immature
  • Fragile heart
  • Sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Road-rail dual travel capability
  • Firefighting activities
  • Rescue operations
Skills
  • Water discharge operation
  • Water tank wagon towing
  • Rapid response to fires
Motivation
To protect Sodor's residents from fires and become a trusted fire engine.
Habits
Tends to get depressed easily after failures and is careful not to show unreliability.
Favorite colors
red
Disliked situations
Chaos at fire scenes, Failure, Self-loathing

History

Backstory
The fire road-rail vehicle summoned to Sodor Island by Sir Topham Hatt, concerned about frequent fires. Already acquainted with Belle who was already on the island. In later periods when firefighters operate the water cannon, cooperates with humans in firefighting activities.
Work title
Thomas & Friends
Media type
Anime

Deployment to Sodor Island

Significant event
Deployment to Sodor Island
Description
Considering the frequent fires, deployed to the Rescue Centre by Sir Topham Hatt.

Change in water cannon operation

Significant event
Change in water cannon operation
Description
From Season 17 onwards, firefighters operate the water cannon.

Period struggling with road travel

Significant event
Period struggling with road travel
Description
There are episodes where road travel becomes difficult due to punctures, leading to self-loathing.

Member of the fire brigade

Significant event
Member of the fire brigade
Description
Bravely active as an important member of Sodor's rescue team.

Relationships

Belle

Ally

Acquainted with Belle, devoting efforts together to firefighting activities.

Sir Topham Hatt

Mentor

Summoned to Sodor Island at Sir Hatt's request, undertakes important missions.

Sodor Rescue Centre

Sodor Rescue Centre: rescue-member

Media appearances

Thomas & Friends

Anime / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Tomohiro Tsuboi

Voice actor
Tomohiro Tsuboi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Rupert Degas / Ben Small / Kerry Shale / Rob Rackstraw

Voice actor
Rupert Degas / Ben Small / Kerry Shale / Rob Rackstraw
Language
English
Version or series
TV Seasons 15-19

Wilbert Awdry

Creator name
Wilbert Awdry
Role
Original author

Poplar Publishing

Creator name
Poplar Publishing
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Flynn Figure

Item name
Flynn Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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