Skarloey

   Skarloey

 Skarloey, a narrow gauge saddletank engine, is the oldest engine on the Skarloey Railway.
 * Number: 1
 * Built: 1864
 * Builder: Fletcher, Jennings and Co.
 * Configuration: 0-4-2ST, originally 0-4-0ST
 * Arrived on Sodor: 1865

Bio in the television series
When Skarloey first appeared in the fourth season he had not worked in some time, but soon proved his worth once more. Since then, he has been a dedicated worker and a very wise engine. However, since the seventh season, Skarloey has acted like a very young engine and has tried to prove his bravery by getting hauled up the winch on the incline and by having a race with Rheneas and Freddie. He has also acted timid, being scared of an old wooden bridge, the wharf, and storms. This new personality isn't what you'd expect for an old wise engine.

Livery
In the Railway Series, Skarloey is painted in the Skarloey Railway's red livery and blue-and-yellow lining with his name painted in gold on his saddletank. In the television series, Skarloey is painted red with white and gold lining.

Persona
When he first arrived, Skarloey was pompous and arrogant, believing himself fit only to pull coaches. His attitude changed after being sheeted until he learnt sense, but after receiving a pair of trailing wheels and cab he reverted to his old tendencies. He boasted so much about it that Rheneas refused to talk to him until Skarloey apologised after Rheneas rescued him from a mudslide. Now, Skarloey is a wise old engine who doesn't stand for nonsense, but is still fair and friendly.

In the television series, Skarloey is proud of himself for being brave, but sometimes he can be a little pompous and arrogant. Since the seventh season, however, he has acted very young and immature. With his return to CGI

Basis
Skarloey is based on the Talyllyn Railway's Talyllyn.

Voice Actors

 * Keith Wickham (UK/US; Season 16 onwards)

Trivia

 * His name means "Lake in the Woods" in Sudric.
 * Skarloey's name in the Japanese Thomas website is backwards.
 * In the French adaptation of the television series, Skarloey is called "Barnabé".
 * The wooden railway prototype of Skarloey has Percy's face.
 * Skarloey's large scale model was used as The Ghost Engine in Duncan Gets Spooked.