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Bertie

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“You're a very good friend indeed.”
― Thomas, Bertie's Chase, second season
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Bertie
  • License number: CRD 54

Bertie is a red bus who works near Thomas' Branch Line.

Bio in the Railway Series

Tank Engine Thomas Again

After Thomas stuck in a snowdrift, Bertie came to rescue Thomas' passengers. He later raced Thomas after claiming he was the faster of the two, but lost after having to stop at a traffic light.

Edward the Blue Engine

Bertie tried to catch up with Edward while carrying Thomas' passengers.

More About Thomas the Tank Engine

Bertie teased Thomas about being slow, but had to eat his words after breaking down.

Thomas and Victoria

Bertie was mentioned as being unable to help Toby and Henrietta with carrying the quarry workers.

Thomas and His Friends

Bertie was mentioned to have helped pick up visitors who wanted to see the bust of the Thin Clergyman unveiled after the partial collapse of Henry's Tunnel.

Bio in the television series

Bertie is continuously alluding to his race with Thomas and how he could win the next time. He actually raced Thomas again in the seventh season episode Three Cheers for Thomas, but only won because Thomas was sidetracked with collecting the sport medals.

Persona

Bertie is friendly and ready to help anyone in need, but can't resist teasing Thomas about being slow.

Basis

Bertie is based on an AEC Regal "T Class" London Country Area bus.

Livery

Bertie is painted in the common red livery of buses in the United Kingdom, mostly famously used by London Transport. His license number, "CRD54", refers to the fact his license plate was first seen in Edward the Blue Engine, published in 1954 and illustrated by C. Reginald Dalby.

Appearances

Railway Series

Television series

Specials:

Magazine stories

Voice Actors

Trivia

  • In an original Awdry drawing, Bertie is depicted as a double-decker bus.
  • Bertie's television series model didn't have eyebrows until the third season.

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Gallery

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