Freddie

"Fearless" Freddie is an old warhose 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 of his absence is not stated, one can presume that Freddie was either on loan to another railway or undergoing an extensive overhaul.

When The Thin Controller's new bike was delivered to the Wharf without a bell on it, Freddie decided to find a bell - even though he did know there to find 1 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 The Thin Controller 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 warhose engine of the Skarloey Railway. In his youth, he was known as "Fearless Freddie" and was the daredevil of the hills, known for bein fast, fun, and, of couse, 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 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 from the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales, with added buffers.

Livery
Freddie is painted grey with black, white, and red lining, and has a brass dome. He has black name and number plates with gold writing.