Voiced by Matt Wilkinson (UK/US) Voice Matt Wilkinson (UK/US) | Gender Male | |
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Number 5 (Narrow gauge engine) First appearance The Little Old Engine (The Railway Series), "Trucks" (Thomas and Friends) Similar Peter Sam, Sir Handel, Rheneas, Skarloey, Terence the Tractor | ||
Rusty the Diesel is a fictional narrow gauge diesel locomotive in Wilbert Awdry's Railway Series books and in the accompanying television series Thomas & Friends.
Character
Rusty is a friendly, calm and caring diesel who was built in 1957 by Ruston and Hornsby. He is used for maintenance work and motive power in case of emergency or breakdown. Despite his rust-colour (black in the Railway Series), Rusty's name is a portmanteau of Ruston and Hornsby. He is based on the Talyllyn Railway's "Midlander".
References
Rusty the Diesel Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA