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What engine was Gordon based on?
All of the locomotives in The Railway Series are based on real historical engines; Gordon is believed to be based on a Gresley pacific prototype, which was never built but for which plans exist, as he is a 4-6-2 similar to the Flying Scotsman, an LNER A3 class locomotive.
What Colour engine is Gordon?
Gordon (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US) is a big blue tender engine who works on the Main Line, and is numbered 4. He is one of the fastest and strongest engines on Sodor and his main task is to pull the railway’s express train.
Does Gordon pull the Express?
One morning, Gordon is boasting about being the only engine able to pull the express. James is sure that any decent-sized engine can manage the important train and even reminds pompous Gordon that he himself has pulled the train.
Who is stronger Henry or Gordon?
Gordon feels very proud of himself, boasting that he is indeed stronger than Henry, but does not realise that the cattle truck doors are improperly shut.
What does Gordon pull in Thomas the Tank Engine?
the express
Gordon is the No. 4 blue engine who pulls the express. As the senior member of the engine family, he is the fastest and most powerful of Sir Topham Hatt’s team – and he knows it. He’s goodhearted, always willing to forgive, and uses his superior strength to help smaller engines out of trouble.
Can Thomas pull the Express?
Thomas is forced to admit in front of everyone that he cannot pull the express and explains the logic behind his plan.
Is Henry the same size as Gordon?
Henry 1 is clearly described in Coal to be “smaller than Gordon” so it makes sense. I have some problems with his old shape being the size it is in TVS as well; firebox is WAY too big despite being described as “small”.
Is Gordon or Henry bigger?
Fandom. Henry is bigger than Gordon?! I know perfectly well that Gordon is meant to be the biggest and strongest engine out of the original seven. But I can’t help but think that Gordon is actually smaller than Henry in the TV series (especially the model series).
What kind of train is Spencer?
LNER Class A4
Spencer was brought to the Island as the private engine of the visiting Duke and Duchess of Boxford. Spencer is based on an LNER Class A4.