| Derek | |
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Class: |
BR Class 17 |
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Designer: |
Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer, Peacock & Co. |
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Builder: |
Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer, Peacock & Co. |
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Configuration: |
Bo-Bo |
Derek is a Diesel who runs trains on Edward's branch and the Main Line.
Bio
Derek was sent to help Bill and Ben out at the China Clay Works, but was known for his "teething troubles". This led him to overheat whilst pulling a stone train with the twins. After that, he was sent back to the Works.
Persona
Derek is a jolly, enthusiastic Diesel engine, who was brought in to assist Bill, Ben, and BoCo at the China Clay quarry. Unfortunately, due to his engine, he is highly prone to teething troubles, namely overheating and suffering frequent breakdowns, for which he is apologetic for the inconvenience. As a result, he spends many a day having his engine tended to. But Derek is a likable chap and even Bill and Ben decided that they liked him due to his friendly nature. Derek has an infectious charisma, is keen to help anyone around him, and has a passion for sorting things out in a jiffy - if his cooling system lets him.
Livery
Derek is painted in the British Railway's green livery with yellow warning panels.
Appearances
Sodor Adventures
- Season 1 - Stuck in the Mud, Where's BoCo?, Harvey Goes Fishing, and Be On Your Guard!
- Season 2 - Frozen Points (cameo), Fergus the Generator, Miniature Engines, The Importance of Being Neville, and Diesel Day
- Season 3 - CoBo, Bill, Ben and Derek, Derek Comes Home, Pompous Popularity, and Cold Chaos (does not speak)
- Season 4 - Too Much of a Good Thing, Planes and Helicopters, Scrap Sculpting (cameo), and George Strikes Again
- Season 5 - Henry Saves the Day (cameo), The Big City Engine, Silver Steam (cameo), Culdee and the Enthusiasts,
- Season 6 - The New Diesel Fuel, Percy and the Grass Snakes, Overheated!, and Timothy the Ghost Engine Specials:
- The Curse of the Flying Kipper
The Adventures on Sodor
- Season 1 - Harvey's Goods Train and Spencer the Show-Off (cameo)
- Season 2 - Unique Engines
Specials:
- The Great Storm of Sodor (cameo)
Other appearances
- Steamies vs Diesels
Lukeillie's Series
- Season 1 - Diesel and the Duck Engine (cameo)
PH's Railway Videos Series 1
- Series 1 - Derek's Dilemma