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"Fearless" Freddie is an old Warhorse engine built by Hunslet Engine Company, and is the Number 7 of the Skarloey Railway.
Bio[]
After many years of absence, Freddie returned to the Skarloey Railway. Although the reason for his absence is not stated, one can presume that Freddie was either on loan to another railway or undergoing an extensive overhaul. He and Sir Handel were close friends when they were younger.
Upon returning home, Freddie challenged Rheneas and Skarloey to a series of races up and down the mountain. After realising that he was not as strong as he once was, Freddie used his knowledge of the mountain routes and short-cuts to secure victories. However, when his cheating placed Rheneas in danger, Freddie was forced to put his knowledge to better use.
When Mr. Percival's new bike was delivered to the Wharf without a bell on it, Freddie decided to find a bell - even though he did not know where to find one until he saw Thomas taking an old foghorn and decided that the bell from the old bike could be used for the new one.
One Christmas, Freddie tried to reorganise a party so that Colin can take part. Despite his best efforts, Freddie left telling Mr. Percival about his idea until the last minute. Luckily, Freddie's idea was sorted with the party taking place at The Wharf for Colin.
Persona[]
Freddie is the warhorse engine of the Skarloey Railway. In his youth, he was known as "Fearless Freddie" and was the daredevil of the hills, known for being fast, fun, and, of course, fearless. As a result of having worked on the narrow gauge line many years before, Freddie knows the route, as well as many hidden tracks, like the back of his buffers and he can use this to his advantage. Although he is now a much older engine, Freddie is still full of boyish charm, has his wits about him, and is always game for a competition. He is chucklesome, will never forget a friend, and is still very much capable of giving the other engines a run for their money.
Basis[]
Freddie is based on Russell, a Hunslet 2-6-2T locomotive, with added buffers. Russell is most famously associated with the original Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales. The locomotive was built in 1906 by the Hunslet Engine Company.
Unlike his basis, Freddie has loose couplings, buffers and lamp irons and the brake pipes are removed. His gauge is also 2ft 3in, as opposed to the gauge of his basis, 1 ft 11 1⁄2 in (597 mm).
Livery[]
Freddie is painted grey with black and red lining, and has a brass dome. He has black name and number plates with gold writing.
| Locomotives | Steam | Skarloey | Rheneas | Sir Handel | Peter Sam | Duncan | Duke | Ivo Hugh | Bertram | Mighty Mac | Freddie | Luke | Atlas | Smudger | Proteus | Auggie | Little Giant |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | Rusty | Bryn Eglwys | Fred | Merseysider | |
| Other | Mark V | |
| Former | Octavia | Wally and Winnie | |
| Rolling Stock | Coaches | Agnes, Ruth, Lucy and Jemima | Gertrude and Millicent | Ada, Jane and Mabel | Saloon Coaches | Coaches | Refreshment Coach | Ashley, Claire, Jeremiah, Marvin, Melanie, Petunia, Rosemary, and Valerie |
| Trucks | Trucks | Slate Trucks | Gunpowder Vans | Quarry Trucks | Flatbeds | Conflats | Well Wagons | Slab Wagons | V Tipper Trucks | |
| Other | Beatrice | Cora | Brake Vans | Lionel | The "Weedkiller" | Art Transporters | |
| Non-Rail Vehicles | Madge | Colin | Merrick | Owen | Patricia | |
| People | Elana | Evelyn | Jonas | Jordan | Kevin | Mr. Percival | Tanner | Refreshment Lady (deceased) | |
| Locations | Crovan's Gate (Engine Sheds) | Cros-ny-Cuirn | Glennock | Rheneas (Viaduct, Tunnel) | Lakeside | Skarloey (Slate Quarry) | The Depot | Bluebell Valley | Valley View | Sodor Castle | Standard and Narrow Gauge Tunnel Runby | Old Iron Bridge | Tea Room Station | Mountain Village Station | Blue Mountain Quarry | Strawberry Grove | Rumblin Bridge | Elephant Park | Boulder Quarry | The Old Wooden Bridge | Ulfstead Castle | Sodor Steamworks | The Transfer Yards | The Wharf | Skarloey Coal Yard | Green Hills Junction | The Old Trestle Bridge | Culdee Fell (Caves, Hill) | Middle Station | Vicarstown Goods Yard | |
| North Western Railway | Locomotives | Den | Dennis | Hugo | Merlin | Spencer | Splatter and Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | S.C. Ruffey | The Spiteful Brake Van | Toad | Troublesome Trucks | |
| Non-Rail Characters | Big Mickey | |
| Skarloey Railway | Locomotives | Freddie |
| Arlesdale Railway | Locomotives | Frank |
| Keystone Railway | Locomotives | Angel |
| The Mainland | Locomotives | 1013 |
| Other Railways | Locomotives | Beau | The Brazilian Tank Engine | The Grey Tender Engine | Vinnie |