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Derek

From Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia

"Hey you two. This new diesel's got a toothache. Good luck!"
Percy, "Double Teething Troubles", fifth season
Derek
  • Number: 2512
  • Class: BR Class 17
  • Designer: Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer, Peacock & Co.
  • Builder: Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer, Peacock & Co.
  • Configuration: Bo-Bo

Derek is a diesel, best known for his initial "teething" troubles.

Contents

Bio

The Fat Controller realised Bill and Ben needed help and sent for Derek, but Derek's cooling system overheated on Gordon's Hill and BoCo had to come the rescue. The news of the rescue went through the North Western Railway's rumour mill in due course, until a confused Percy informed Bill and Ben that Derek had, of all thing, toothache! Bill and Ben were apprehensive of Derek as a result, but forgot their fear when Derek's cooling system overheated yet again and they had to help him home. Derek was then sent to the Works to be mended.

Persona

Derek is rather enthusiastic about his work, but unfortunately for him his problem with his cooling system prevents him from working to his full potential.

Basis

Derek is based on a BR Class 17, a Clayton and Beyer-Peacock diesel-electric Type 1.

Livery

Derek is painted in the British Railway's green livery with yellow warning panels.

Appearances

Derek only appeared in the fifth season episode "Double Teething Troubles". He later made a cameo in a music video from "Calling All Engines".

Merchandising

Derek's Learning Curve Wooden model
  • ERTL (discontinued)
  • LC Wooden (retired; released in two versions)
  • Bandie Tecs

Trivia

  • Derek wasn't named in his appearance in "Double Teething Troubles" - only referred to as "the new diesel". It was not until the release of the merchandise when his name was revealed. Originally, he was going to be named "Paxman", but it was changed for fear it would offend the Paxman brand of diesels, or refer to celebrity Jeremy Paxman.
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