Arthur
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Arthur is a burgundy tank engine from the LMS.
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Bio
Arthur took great pride in his spotless record, which he soon lost after colliding with Duck's trucks in an incident largely provoked by Thomas; however, this spotless record was soon amended, after Thomas apologized to him for causing the accident.
He was bought to shunt and pull goods, but then was transferred to the coastal run, on which he enjoys working. He is responsible for this line, which is famous for its fish. Arthur is known to be the only engine to enjoy the smell of fish, which means the smell doesn't bother him.
Persona
Arthur is a reliable, kind and helpful engine, and often careful to get his jobs done without fuss or mess. When he first arrived he proved to be somewhat gullible - something which Thomas used to his advantage.
Livery
Arthur is painted LMS burgundy with gold lining and "LMS" on his side in yellow. His livery is inauthentic: if Arthur had been one of the ten 2MT 2-6-2Ts built for the LMS, he would have been painted postwar black with "LMS" written on his tank.
Basis
Arthur is based on an LMS Ivatt Class 2MT "2-6-2" tank engine developed for the London Midland and Scottish Railway (hence the initials on his tanks).
Appearances
Arthur has appeared in:
- Season 7 - Bill, Ben and Fergus (cameo), The Spotless Record, Something Fishy, Peace and Quiet (cameo), and Bulgy Rides Again (cameo).
- Season 8 - Fish
- Season 11 - Thomas and the Runaway Car
- Season 12 - Steady Eddie (non-speaking role)
- The Great Discovery
Merchandising
- ERTL (discontinued)
- LC Wooden
- Take-Along
- TOMY/Trackmaster
- My Thomas Story Library
Trivia
- In the Japanese dub of Seasons 7-8 of the TV Series, Arthur is voiced by Yasuhiro Takato; his new voice actor since Season 11 is Shin-ichiro Miki.
Gallery
 Arthur at the Docks |
 Arthur is angry |
 Arthur's very first accident |
 Arthur in a mess |
 Arthur being cleaned |
 Arthur at Tidmouth Sheds |
 Arthur at the Fishing Village |
 Arthur near the Old Pier Rail |
 Promotional photo of Arthur |
 ERTL Arthur |
 Arthur angry with the trucks |
 Arthur's prototype |
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