Paxton
Class: BR Class 08 Designer: British Railways Builder: Crewe, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, or Horwich Works Configuration: 0-6-0 Speed: 15-20 mph

Paxton, nicknamed Pax, is a Diesel engine. He often brings slate down from the Blue Mountain Quarry to other parts of the Island.

Bio

Paxton was one of the Diesels who took over the Sodor Steamworks. He later laughed at Flynn for not being able to rescue Thomas. Paxton works at Blue Mountain Quarry and was once involved in an accident there when Blondin Bridge collapsed. He was then sent to the Sodor Dieselworks for repairs.

Upon his return to work at the quarry, Paxton overheard Luke telling Thomas about how the little green engine knocked a yellow engine into the sea. Paxton told Diesel about what he had heard. Diesel decided that Luke should be punished and set out with Paxton to expose Luke. However, Paxton felt bad and helped Thomas and Luke out by bringing Victor to talk to Luke and the Fat Controller.

Afterwards, he warned Gordon to be checked over and almost crashed into Winston.

Persona

Paxton is a young, gentle Diesel who often works in or around the Blue Mountain Quarry and the Vicarstown Dieselworks. He is good-hearted and well meaning, but gullible, naive, and easily misled. He tends to be more of a follower than a leader and can sometimes find thinking for himself and making big decisions difficult. This may result in him being pressured into a situation he might not necessarily be comfortable with. However, if a friend is in trouble, Paxton will have the conscience and the self-assertion to do what he himself feels is right. As a result, the other steam engines find that he is likable and Paxton particularly looks up to Thomas at times. He also works alongside the narrow gauge engines frequently. However, Paxton can easily misjudge situations, misplace his trust in someone who might not have everyone's best interests at heart, and is a rather impressionable Diesel, but his good nature will ultimately show him for who really wants to be.

Basis

Paxton is a BR Class 08 Diesel shunter. Diesel, 'Arry, Bert, Splatter, Dodge, and Sidney are other members of this class.

Livery

Paxton is painted dark green with yellow lining.

Appearances

Television series

• Season 15 - Fiery Flynn (cameo)
• Season 16 - Bust My Buffers! (cameo)
• Season 17 - Gordon Runs Dry and Wayward Winston

Specials:

• Day of the Diesels (not named)
• Blue Mountain Mystery

Voice Actors

• Steven Kynman (UK/US; Blue Mountain Mystery onwards)
• Martin Brücker (Germany)
• Nozomu Sasaki (Japan)

Merchandise

• Wooden Railway
• Take-n-Play (normal and talking)
• TrackMaster

Gallery

Paxton with Diesel and Norman

Paxton with Gordon

Paxton, Victor, and Winston

Paxton at the Blue Mountain Quarry

Diesel and Paxton

Paxton illustrated by Tommy Stubbs

Wooden Railway

Take-n-Play

TrackMaster

Paxton's basis

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