Hank

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Hank the American Engine
Class: Pennsylvania Railroad's K4 Pacific Designer: Baldwin Locomotive Works Builder: Matthias W. Baldwin Configuration: 4-6-2

Hank is a large American tender engine.

Contents 1 Bio 2 Persona 3 Basis 4 Livery 5 Appearances 6 Merchandising 7 Gallery

Bio

Thomas and Percy first met Hank at Brendam when he arrived. Thomas was impressed, until Hank told him he was "one of the finest little engines he'd ever seen". Thomas misinterpreted the comment as making fun of his size, and became determined to pull all of Hank's loads himself. While Thomas tired himself out pulling the heavy loads, Hank insisted that he help Thomas with the train. With the strain, Thomas eventually cracked a cylinder and finally decided to accept Hank's offer for help. Hank pushed Thomas to Knapford, where the other engines were waiting to greet Hank.

Persona

Hank is unique in being very kind and helpful amongst the big engines, and is willing to offer any assistance to any engine who is struggling with their loads. He generally speaks with a stereotypical Texan accent.

Basis

Hank is based on the Pennsylvania Railroad's K4 Pacific. He has buffers added to the back of his tender for coupling.

Livery

Hank is painted dark blue with red wheels, a red cowcatcher and red lining.

Appearances

Hank only appeared in the twelfth season episode "Heave Ho Thomas". It's possible he was having an overhaul in Hero of the Rails, as in the Sodor Steamworks, there was a set of red Pacific wheels, which resemble Hank's.

Merchandising

• Learning Curve Wooden
• Trackmaster
• My Thomas Story Library

Gallery

Thomas and Hank Promo shot

LC Wooden Hank

Trackmaster Hank

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