Which was the best Thomas the Tank Engine character?

[Laurel]

Lets see if Percy can win.

[Rocket Spud]

Hmmmm, what are the options again? I remember a red, green and blue one. I vaguely remember one called Gordon.. ? Of course the Fat Controller.

[Percy]

Percy of course.

[biscuits]

Thomas, obviously.

I used to visit Thomas the steam engine when he was poorly (broken down but he was real to me so he was poorly). It was one of my favourite things to do. I was obsessed with Thomas and I have lots of the original books too. I also had a ride around Thomas. And of course there was a train set too.

[Chess&Junkfood]

I don't remember watching the show that much in the 80s. Although in fairness to Thomas, it was difficult for him to compete with The Care bears. However, I do remember liking the diesel character. I think it was his grumpiness that I liked the most.

[Percy]

Originally Posted by biscuits

Thomas, obviously.

I used to visit Thomas the steam engine when he was poorly (broken down but he was real to me so he was poorly). It was one of my favourite things to do. I was obsessed with Thomas and I have lots of the original books too. I also had a ride around Thomas. And of course there was a train set too.

You've betrayed me biscuits.

[Dougella]

Emily? Who was Emily?!

[Laurel]

This is ChatGPT's response to who was Emily:

In the world of Thomas the Tank Engine, Emily is a female steam locomotive character. She was introduced to the series in 2003 and is known for her dark green paintwork, shiny brass fittings, and distinctive whistle. Emily is a kind and friendly engine who often takes on both passenger and freight duties on the Island of Sodor. She is well-respected by the other engines and is often seen as a sister figure to them. Emily is a hard worker and always tries her best to be useful. She is proud of her strength and is not afraid to stand up for herself when necessary. Emily has become a beloved character among fans of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

Hmmmm, what are the options again? I remember a red, green and blue one. I vaguely remember one called Gordon.. ? Of course the Fat Controller.

I just tried to include the characters which were trains, but I did forget about the Fat Controller. Google came up with the characters.

Originally Posted by biscuits

Thomas, obviously.

I used to visit Thomas the steam engine when he was poorly (broken down but he was real to me so he was poorly). It was one of my favourite things to do. I was obsessed with Thomas and I have lots of the original books too. I also had a ride around Thomas. And of course there was a train set too.

I had the actual wallpaper. Aged 26. (no aged 5).

[Dougella]

Well 2003, i was way past watching it at that point, no wonder i hadn't heard of her

[anxiouslondoner]

Dr Beeching

[biscuits]

Originally Posted by Laurel

I had the actual wallpaper. Aged 26. (no aged 5).

:O!

[humphrey]

You missed out The Fat Controller, my favourite.

[Dougella]

You couldn't have a character called The Fat Controller these days could you. He'd have to be called The Rotund Manager, or something

[anxiouslondoner]

^ he's called Sir Topham Hatt now!
IDK why he's working at a railway while he's a peer of the realm. I guess it's a hobby of his.

[Sunrise]

"The Fat Controller" is completely inappropriate in 2023. It should be "The Fat Station Administrator".

[3stacks]

That train

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[anxiouslondoner]

^ the one with the face grafted onto it?
TtTE is quite nightmarish really, isn't it. Are these living trains born or made? If the former, how do they reproduce? If the latter, where do their brains and faces come from and how are they encased into an exoskeleton of metal? Are they aware of their predicament, forced into the servitude of the monstrous fat controller who makes them drag around their locomotive prisons in a brutal regime of steam-powered slavery?

[Percy]

Only myself and another sensible person voted for Percy.