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Delete is a green tender engine originally from the LNER.

Delete

Number

LNER- 1251
BR- 61251

Class

LNER Thompson B1

Designer

Edward Thompson

Build date

4th of November, 1947

Builder

North British Locomotive Company, Glasgow

Arrived on Sodor

1948

Bio

Delete was built in November 1947 and for testing, he was to shunt trucks at King's Cross. However, little did he know that he had a leak, and made him struggle, especially against expiremental Diesel shunters.

However, he was brought to the North Western Railway for a time in late 1948 for needed help in several areas. 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.

In 1955, he had decided to come back to Sodor, but, he nearly got scrapped whilst coming back. Later, he had an accident, and so was repainted forest green for a time. Later, in 1962 he met David, but did not get along well, until a very unfortunent accident.

He also learned news about the survivors of his class in 1968.

Appearences

Spin-offs

Specials

Livery

He is currently painted in NWR brunswick green with orange and black lining, LNER in yellow with black border on his tender, and 61251 on his cab in white with black border. He was previously BR brunswick green with the same lining and number but with British Railways in white on his tender.

Basis

He is based on the LNER Thompson B1 'Oliver Bury', no. 61251.

Persona

Delete keeps a good eye on his fellow friends. He is helpful and sympathetic, but is still young and still learning the ways.

Trivia

  • Unlike other characters, Delete's number and prototype were real. The real engine possessing this number was scrapped in 1964.
  • Delete's name comes from how he 'deletes' work.

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