Rusty in his CGI verison.
Rusty is a narrow gauge diesel engine who does maintenance work and odd jobs on the Skarloey Railway..
Bio[]
Rusty was built by Ruston and Hornsby Ltd. in Lincoln, England. He was bought by Sir Handel Brown direct from the builders in 1957 to assist Sir Handel and Peter Sam. While they handled passengers and goods, Rusty was paired with CME Mr. Ivo Hugh to repair the aging trackbed along the line. When Sir Handel pretended to be ill, Rusty was asked to assist Peter Sam with the slate trucks and later that day had to perform a rescue operation at the quarry when Peter Sam had an accident on the incline. Following the return of Skarloey, Rusty was put back on maitenence duties, but had an argument with Duncan about taking care on a "bad bit" of track south of Cros-ny-Cuirn. While initially refusing to help the conceited Duncan when he derailed, Skarloey reminded rusty of his responsibilty towards the passengers and he set out at once, later making up the quarrel with Duncan. Later that year, Rusty and Mr. Hugh were chosen to demonstrate to a television crew how they maintained the line at Quarry Siding. In 1961, Rusty and Mr. Hugh discovered a washed out section of track south of the tunnel and the railway was closed temporarily while he and the workmen repaired the line. He was later present when Rheneas finally returned home. In 1964, the Lakeside Loopline extension was opened in a grand ceremony at Quarry Siding. Rusty was asked to bring visitors to celebrate the occasion. In 1984, Rusty was in charge of carrying away tree branches and other cuttings, which were being trimmed from the line so that passengers could get a better view. In 1995, Rusty was put in charge of the weedkiller train, a job he disliked because it required slow speeds. The weedkiller later created trouble with Rheneas, who couldn't get a firm grip on the wet, greasy rails. He later had to take Sir Handel's trains after Sir Handel had caused his firebars to collapse. Rusty was present during No. 7's naming ceremony, and showed great delight upon learning that his co-worker, Mr. Hugh, was chosen as the engine's name.
Appearance[]
Rusty is an orange diesel, who inspects the lines on the Narrow Gauge Railway to make sure they're safe for everyone to travel on. He has four small wheels and he has his name painted on his side. And a number five painted near his cab. Rusty also has a radiator cap on the top.
Personality[]
Rusty is a trusty, tame and friendly little diesel. He is a dedicated worker, often maintaining the line, while understanding and respecting the importance of his duties. He also has a rather distinctive two-tone horn. Rusty is quick to remind others with regards to proper conduct, particularly Duncan, who was initially very suspicious of the little diesel. But despite their arguments they both seem to make amends in the end, because of how kind and tolerant Rusty is. He has a good working relationship with both Skarloey and Peter Sam in particular. Caring, calm, and quick-thinking, Rusty is modestly a credit to the Skarloey Railway.
Sometimes, Rusty had an occasional habit of being prone to procrastination about his two-tone horn, impatient in having himself leaving the Hatts behind and careless for when Thomas startled him with his new whistle, but he has managed to contain his good work ethic, especially while working at the Blue Mountain Quarry and the railway.
Trivia[]
- In the television series, Rusty is near twice the size of his basis. This was so his eye mechanism and the motor could be accommodated. When he received a large scale model and later returned in CGI, he was the same larger size for continuity reasons.
- Rusty is the only Narrow-Gauge engine to appear in the 2005 special, Calling All Engines!, and where his gender was neutral. In the dream sequence, Thomas sees Lady shunting trucks with Rusty.
- Rusty is the only narrow gauge diesel to ever being seen in the entire television series.
- To date, Rusty is the only narrow gauge engine who has not gained a headlamp in the CGI era.
- After Stuingtion's films, Rusty will have a missile launcher and a blowtorch.
- Rusty is best friends with Rumble.
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