Rocky

Large Crane for Accident Recovery

Original red large crane from the puppet show. Plays an important role in rescuing locomotives at accident sites.

Quotes

  • “I will always help everyone at accident sites.”
  • “Please don't judge me by my appearance.”
  • “I support everyone with my great strength.”

Trivia

  • Puppet show original crane character that does not appear in the original picture books.
  • Modeled after a Ransome & Rapier 45-ton steam crane.
  • The only crane acknowledged by Gordon as 'stronger than me'.
  • First lead story aired in Season 19.
  • Many scenes resting in Tidmouth Sheds.

Alternate names

Rocky

Tags

Thomas the Tank Engine Crane Island of Sodor Accident Recovery Red Body Puppet Show Original Rescue

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Profile

Species
Crane

Appearance

Overall appearance
Heavy recovery crane with a large red body equipped with a large crane.
Distinguishing features
  • Equipped with Large Crane
  • Red Body
Iconic items
  • Large Hook
  • Control Room
  • Crane Arm

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Reliable
Detailed personality
Skilled in accident recovery operations, strong and dependable. Initially avoided by other engines due to its appearance, but recognized as a comrade through its achievements. Serious and devoted personality.
Keywords
  • Strong
  • Kind
  • Dependable
  • Serious
  • Devoted
Talents
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Accident Recovery
  • Strong
Skills
  • Crane Operation
  • Emergency Response
  • Locomotive Rescue
Motivation
To perform at accident sites and support fellow locomotives.

History

Backstory
Assigned to the Island of Sodor as a large accident recovery crane. Initially ostracized due to its different appearance, but earned trust by rescuing Gordon from a derailment accident. Since then, it has played an important role in recovery operations.
Work title
Thomas the Tank Engine
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Appears from Season 10

Rescue of Derailed Gordon

Significant event
Rescue of Derailed Gordon
Description
Rocky lifted the large locomotive Gordon, who had derailed, with its powerful crane strength and was recognized as a comrade.

Deployment to Rescue Center

Significant event
Deployment to Rescue Center
Description
From Series 5 onward, a dedicated garage was provided at the Sodor Rescue Center.

First Lead Episode

Significant event
First Lead Episode
Description
In Season 19 'Rocky's Rescue Operation', it had its first lead episode.

Relationships

Gordon

Ally

Rescued Gordon from his derailment accident, and was acknowledged by him as 'stronger than me'.

Edward

Friend

Initially wary due to appearance, but built trust through working together.

Rescue Center

Rescue Center: heavy-lifter

Media appearances

Thomas the Tank Engine

Anime / Supporting

Season 10-

Voice cast and creators

Kuniaki Kawamoto

Voice actor
Kuniaki Kawamoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Season 10-

Matt Wilkinson

Voice actor
Matt Wilkinson
Language
English
Version or series
TV Anime Version

William Hope

Voice actor
William Hope
Language
English
Version or series
US Dub

Wilbert Awdry

Creator name
Wilbert Awdry
Role
Original author

Christopher Awdry

Creator name
Christopher Awdry
Role
Original author

Poplar Publishing

Creator name
Poplar Publishing
Role
Publisher

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