Bertie

From Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia

Bertie the Bus
License number: CRD 54

Bertie is a red railway bus who works near Thomas' branchline.

Contents 1 Bio in the Railway Series 1.1 Tank Engine Thomas Again 1.2 Edward the Blue Engine 1.3 More About Thomas the Tank Engine 1.4 Thomas and Victoria 2 Bio in the television series 3 Persona 4 Basis 5 Livery 6 Appearances 7 Merchandising 8 Gallery

Bio in the Railway Series

Tank Engine Thomas Again

After Thomas stuck in a snowdrift, Bertie came to rescue Thomas' passengers. He later raced Thomas after claiming he was the faster of the two, but lost after having to stop at a traffic light.

Edward the Blue Engine

Bertie tried to catch up with Edward while carrying Thomas' passengers.

More About Thomas the Tank Engine

Bertie teased Thomas about being slow, but had to eat his words after breaking down.

Thomas and Victoria

Bertie was mentioned as being unable to help Toby and Henrietta with carrying the quarry workers.

Bio in the television series

Bertie is continuously alluding to his race with Thomas and how he could win the next time. He actually raced Thomas again in the seventh season episode "Three Cheers for Thomas", but only won because Thomas was sidetracked with collecting the sport medals.

Persona

Bertie is friendly, but can't resist teasing Thomas about being slow.

Basis

Bertie is based on an AEC Regal "T Class" London Country Area bus.

Livery

Bertie is painted in the common red livery of buses in the United Kingdom, mostly famously begin used by London Transport. His license number, "CRD54", refers to the fact his license plate was first seen in "Edward the Blue Engine", published in 1954 and illustrated by C. Reginald Dalby.

Appearances

Bertie's Railway Series appearances are listed below:

• "Tank Engine Thomas Again"
• "Edward the Blue Engine"
• "The Eight Famous Engines" (mentioned)
• "Really Useful Engines" (mentioned)
• "More About Thomas the Tank Engine"
• "Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines" (mentioned)
• "Thomas and Victoria" (mentioned)

Bertie has appeared in every season of the television series.

Merchandising

• ERTL (normal and Gold Rail) (both discontinued)
• LC Wooden (two versions)
• Take-Along
• TOMY/Trackmaster
• "My First Thomas"
• Hornby
• Bachmann
• My Thomas Story Library
• Bandai Tecs

Gallery

A promotional shot of Bertie	Bertie at a bus stop	Bertie waits at traffic lights	Bertie in Season 3
		LC Bertie	Bertie in Season 9
	Daisy and Bertie	Brio Bertie	Bertie in Season 10
Bertie's first appearance	Bertie with Annie in Season 1	Bertie in Edward's Brass Band	Bertie in Season 7
Bertie in Harvey to the Rescue	Bertie at the crossing gates	Bertie and his passengers	Bertie is stuck in the snow
Bertie drives along

Road vehicles
Terence • Bertie • Trevor • George • Caroline • Bulgy • Bulgy's friend • JTK 62 • Willie's tractor • The farmer's tractors • The mail van • The caterpillar crane
Butch • Thumper • Elizabeth • The Pack • Madge • Kevin • Sir Topham Hatt's car • The other bus • Taxi • Soft-sided lorries • The Horrid Lorries • Fire engines • The one-eyed truck • The icecream van • The Bakery Van
Algy • Angus • The ambulance • The white van