Delete is a green tender engine originally from the LNER.
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Built- |
1948 |
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Basis- |
LNER Thompson Class B1 |
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Railways Worked on- |
North Western Railway |
Bio
Delete was built in 1948 and completed in 1949. He was sent to shunt trucks for the Diesels on the Other Railway. Not many Diesels were friendly their, and so is why he called that 'The Dark Days'. He struggled much too, causing slight damage to his tubes, which would later become a problem.
However, he was brought to the North Western Railway for a time in late 1949. At first, he thought he'd never prove himself to be a Really Useful Engine, but learned that all engines make mistakes. He was given a new coat of paint. He was later had to rescue James who was going down Gordon's Hill a full speed. He also talked too much about his history. He found the importance of whistles the hard way, and got overflowed with water. He almost became a submarine, and had two days of good and bad luck. Much to James' dismay, he had to Double-Head a train which almost turned into a disaster because of James' laziness. He was one of the few engines who made their way through the dark after a Blackout. Quite soon, he previous leak had become a problem, and was sent for repairs. The Fat Controller looked back at all his work, dedication, and adventures and misadventures, and decided he was the one.
By 1953, work on the Mystic River Traction Railway was rising so Delete was brought in to help. The Fat Controller had decided he was the one that would 'fit in' to the Mystic River Traction Railway.
He is currently still working there.
Appearences
- Season 8- Coal Loss (non-speaking role),
- Delete the Mixed-Traffic Engine- Delete, and all the other episodes. Click link for episodes
Livery
Delete is painted olive green with gold hand rails and whistle, purple boiler bands, and red lining on his funnel and tender. He carries the number of one of his basis, '61251'. Before coming to Sodor, he had a dark green coat, but was badly torn up, even his face had a couple black marks.
Basis
He is based on LNER Thompson B1 'Oliver Bury' which was built throught 1948.
Persona
Delete keeps a good eye on his fellow friends. He doesn't mind Diesels as much either, and is friends with both Paxton and David. The Fat Controller considers him a hard working and dedicated engine to the North Western Railway.
Trivia
- Unlike other characters, Delete's number and prototype were real.
- Delete's name comes from how he 'deletes' work.
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