Stafford
Brown battery-electric locomotive that runs quietly
Brown battery-electric locomotive characterized by quiet running. Belongs to the North Western Railway and is favored by Farmer McColl. Has a short range per charge and cannot run long distances.
Trivia
- Stafford has a short range per charge, making it poor at long-distance running.
- Featured for its quiet running sound, one of the few locomotives favored by Farmer McColl.
- Modeled after Battery Locomotive No. 1 of the North Staffordshire Railway.
Alternate names
Stafford
Quiet electric locomotive
Profile
- Species
- Locomotive
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Medium-sized brown battery-electric locomotive. Has a smart and simple body style and runs more quietly than other locomotives.
- Eye color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Brown body
- Silent running unique to battery-electric locomotives
- Small to medium body size
- Iconic items
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- Battery
- Quiet motor sound
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Docile
- Detailed personality
- Characterized by quiet running with a gentle and reserved personality. Favored by Farmer McColl and maintains good relationships with those around. Carefully carries out work since not proficient in long-distance running.
- Keywords
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- Quiet
- Reserved
- Loyal
- Calm
- Devoted
- Talents
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- Silent running
- Efficient energy use
- Short-distance operation
- Skills
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- Cargo transport
- Farm work support
- Traveling on rails
- Motivation
- To be helpful to everyone on the island and continue working calmly
- Favorite places
- North Western Railway, Around the farm
- Favorite colors
- Brown
- Disliked situations
- Long-distance running, Loud noise
History
- Backstory
- Battery-electric locomotive belonging to the North Western Railway on Sodor Island, featuring quiet running different from other steam locomotives or diesel locomotives. Favored by Farmer McColl and also handles agricultural work. Mainly suited for short-distance tasks due to short range per charge.
- Work title
- Thomas & Friends
- Media type
- Anime
First appearance
- Significant event
- First appearance
- Description
- Appears from Season 16 and is introduced as a quiet electric locomotive.
Interaction with Farmer McColl
- Significant event
- Interaction with Farmer McColl
- Description
- Liked by Farmer McColl and active in his farm work.
Battery limitation issue
- Significant event
- Battery limitation issue
- Description
- Depicted as unsuitable for long-distance operation due to being battery-powered.
Relationships
Farmer McColl
Ally
Favored by McColl and trusted in farm work.
North Western Railway
North Western Railway: unknown
Media appearances
Thomas & Friends
Anime / Supporting
Season 16-
Voice cast and creators
川島得愛
- Voice actor
- 川島得愛
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Season 16-
Keith Wickham
- Voice actor
- Keith Wickham
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- TV Series
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