Percy is a small green saddle tank engine that was brought to Sodor to help run the railway during Henry, Gordon, and James' strike, and is numbered 6.Despite being a mixed-traffic engine, he does not like pulling trucks, and thinks himself on a high level, if not superior to the others and can be vain, boastful and overconfident. He is proud of his splendid red paintwork, and does not like getting dirty. James is a red mixed-traffic tender engine who works on the North Western Railway, usually on the Main Line, and is numbered 5.He's mainly used for passenger duties but has occasionally pulled goods trains, much to his dislike, as he believes that these are below him. At times, this leads him to feel superior. He also one of the fastest and strongest engines on Sodor and his main task is to pull the railway's express train. Gordon is a big blue tender engine that works on the Main Line, and is numbered 4.Henry moved from Tidmouth to Vicarstown Sheds in order to be closer to his work. Following an accident when pulling the Flying Kipper, Henry was rebuilt, giving him a new shape and better performance, and eliminating the need for the expensive special coal. He was originally a prototype engine that needed special Welsh coal to operate properly. Henry is a green mixed-traffic tender engine that works on the Main Line, and is numbered 3.After a berth at Tidmouth Sheds was destroyed, Edward moved to Wellsworth Sheds. He's one of the oldest engines on Sodor and is occasionally made fun of for his age. Edward is a blue mixed-traffic tender engine who runs his own branch line, and is numbered 2.After helping to rescue James from an accident, Thomas was rewarded with two faithful coaches, Annie and Clarabel, and was assigned to the Ffarquhar Branch Line. He initially worked as the station pilot at the Big Station. Thomas is a blue tank engine who works on the North Western Railway, and is numbered 1.