Meet Diesel⚫😈

Meet Diesel – Sodor’s Mischievous but

Mighty Diesel Engine

On the Island of Sodor, there are steam engines, electric engines, trams and more — but one of

the most unforgettable characters is Diesel, the cheeky black diesel engine with a big

personality.

Some engines love him, some engines worry about him… but nobody can ignore Diesel!

At our Train & Track Play sessions, Diesel brings excitement, drama, and plenty of giggles.

Children love including him in their imaginative train stories, especially when a little mischief is

involved.Who Is Diesel?

Diesel is one of the earliest diesel engines to arrive on the Island of Sodor. Unlike the steam

engines, he’s loud, powerful, and full of confidence — sometimes too much confidence!

Diesel’s distinctive features:

⚫ Smart black paintwork

😈 A mischievous grin

🚂 A loud, powerful diesel engine

😂 A love of being cheeky and stirring things up

Diesel often tries to prove that diesel engines are better than steam engines, but deep down

he just wants to be respected and admired like everyone else.

Diesel’s Role on the Island of Sodor

Diesel works in many important areas across the island, including:

The yards

The goods depot

The docks

Shunting areas

His strength and power make him ideal for heavy jobs — even if he sometimes causes a little

trouble along the way!

What Jobs Does Diesel Do?

1. Shunting Trucks Diesel is incredibly strong and brilliant at moving troublesome trucks around the yard — even

when they’re being cheeky themselves!

2. Helping with Goods Deliveries

From fuel wagons to heavy loads, Diesel can pull long lines of trucks with ease, making him a

valuable engine for goods work.

3. Stirring Up Trouble (Just a Little!)

Diesel is well known for:

Playing tricks

Boasting about his strength

Competing with Thomas and Percy

Trying to prove himself

Although things don’t always go to plan, Diesel usually learns an important lesson about

teamwork and friendship by the end of the day.

Explore characters like Diesel through imaginative play.His bold personality makes him perfect for encouraging creativity, storytelling, and steam engines, electric engines, trams and more… but one of the most unforgettable characters is Diesel, the cheeky black diesel engine with a BIG personality.

Who Is Diesel?

Diesel is one of the earliest diesel engines to arrive on Sodor.

He has a very distinctive look and personality:

 ⚫ Black paintwork

 A mischievous grin

 A loud, powerful diesel engine

 A love of being cheeky and causing a stir

Diesel often tries to prove that diesels are better than steam engines… but deep down, he wants to be respected and admired just like everyone else.