Percy

Thomas's best friend and cheerful small tank engine

Green small tank engine running on the Island of Sodor. Thomas's best friend with a cheerful and mischievous personality.

Quotes

  • "I'm Percy!"
  • "What does ○○ mean?" (mishearing words)
  • "Scary, ghosts and stuff!"
  • "I'll work hard like Thomas too!"
  • "Pranked by the freight cars again!"

Trivia

  • Body number is 6.
  • Modelled after Avonside Class SS locomotive.
  • Initially had an unnatural saddle tank design; the boiler-enveloping shape does not exist on real locomotives.
  • Ranked 1st in Japan's Keihan Railway popularity poll.
  • In Japan, a steam locomotive modelled after Percy is used for events by Oigawa Railway.
  • Has a habit of often mishearing unknown words.

Alternate names

Percy Percy-kun Small tank engine

Tags

Thomas the Tank Engine Steam locomotive Tank engine Green For children Mischievous Cheerful Popular character Friendship Railway

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Profile

Species
Tank engine
Gender
Male
Birth year
Early 1900s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Small saddle tank engine primarily in yellow-green color. Unlike the shape of actual saddle tank engines, it features a distinctive design enveloping the boiler.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Small body
  • Special design where saddle tank envelops the entire boiler
  • Green livery
Iconic items
  • Funnel
  • Lamp
  • Body number 6
  • Facial expressions

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cheerful
Detailed personality
Hardworking but mischievous and clumsy. Also has a timid side, dislikes ghosts and such, with a childish personality. Inexperienced at handling freight cars, leading to frequent troubles.
Keywords
  • Cheerful
  • Mischievous
  • Hardworking
  • Timid
  • Clumsy
  • Childish
  • Innocent
  • Loyal to friends
Talents
  • Basic driving ability as a locomotive
  • Charm that attracts children
  • Pulling short fast formations
Skills
  • Shunting freight cars
  • Pulling mail trains
  • Operating children's trains
Motivation
To be helpful to Thomas and the other friends. To make family and friends happy and accomplish jobs with full effort.
Habits
Often mishears unknown words. Gets embarrassed when his body gets dirty.
Favorite colors
Yellow-green, Green
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Pranks, Playing
Favorite places
Tidmouth Station, Island of Sodor
Disliked situations
Being pranked by freight cars, Derailment accidents, Being teased by friends

History

Backstory
Manufactured by Avonside Engine Co. in the early 1900s, later modified at Hunslet Locomotive Works. Works as the freight engine on Thomas's branch line. Purchased by Sir Topham Hatt and arrived on the Island of Sodor.
Debut date
January 1, 1946
Work title
The Railway Series
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Troublesome Engines

Purchased by Sir Topham Hatt and arrives on Sodor

Significant event
Purchased by Sir Topham Hatt and arrives on Sodor
Description
Introduced as Thomas's best friend and appointed as the shunting engine at Tidmouth Station.

Model and illustration design issues

Significant event
Model and illustration design issues
Description
Initial illustration designs differed from the real locomotive, criticized by the author, leading to a change in the illustrator.

CG implementation for mail train operations

Significant event
CG implementation for mail train operations
Description
With the evolution of the TV series, mail train pulling became the main role.

Popularity in Japan

Significant event
Popularity in Japan
Description
Ranked 1st in Keihan Railway's popularity poll, becoming a beloved character locally as well.

Relationships

Thomas

Best friend

Percy is Thomas's best friend, sharing various adventures together.

Gordon

Mentor

Improved freight train operations through Gordon's guidance.

Numbers

Numbers: teammate

Media appearances

The Railway Series

Manga / Supporting

First appeared in 1946

Thomas the Tank Engine

Anime / Supporting

From 1984 TV series

Thomas the Tank Engine (2021 anime)

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started in 2021

Thomas the Tank Engine: Diesel 10's Counterattack

Movie / Supporting

Feature film

Thomas the Tank Engine: The Hero and the Monster of Sodor Island

Movie / Supporting

Feature film

Voice cast and creators

Chiaki Nakajima

Voice actor
Chiaki Nakajima
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Series 1 - 8

Chie Kamishiro

Voice actor
Chie Kamishiro
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Feature 2 - Series 17

Kanade Kono

Voice actor
Kanade Kono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2D anime series

Linda Ballantyne

Voice actor
Linda Ballantyne
Language
English
Version or series
UK version Feature 1
Notes
First voice

Keith Wickham

Voice actor
Keith Wickham
Language
English
Version or series
UK version Feature 4 - Series 18

Nigel Pilkington

Voice actor
Nigel Pilkington
Language
English
Version or series
UK version Series 19 - 24

Rob Rackstraw

Voice actor
Rob Rackstraw
Language
English
Version or series
Feature 17

Wilbert Awdry

Creator name
Wilbert Awdry
Role
Original author

Reginald Dalby

Creator name
Reginald Dalby
Role
Illustrator

John Kenney

Creator name
John Kenney
Role
Illustrator

Gamba & Peter Edwards

Creator name
Gamba & Peter Edwards
Role
Illustrator

HIT Entertainment

Creator name
HIT Entertainment
Role
Animation Studio

Poplar Publishing

Creator name
Poplar Publishing
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Percy Figure

Item name
Percy Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Percy Plush

Item name
Percy Plush
Category
Plush or doll
Availability
Regular

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