Meet Whiff ♻

Meet Whiff – Sodor’s Recycling Train Making a Big Difference!

On the Isle of Sodor, every engine has an important job to do. Thomas shunts trucks, Percy delivers the mail, Gordon pulls the express… and then there’s Whiff — the cheerful green engine who works hard in the Recycling Department!Whiff may not be the fastest or the shiniest engine on Sodor, but children love him for exactly that reason. With his friendly smile, big glasses, and hardworking spirit, Whiff shows little ones

how

important it is to care for our world — one piece of recycling at a time.

Who Is Whiff?

Whiff is a kind-hearted engine whose job is to collect, sort, and transport recycling all around the island. He spends his days travelling from station to station, helping to keep Sodor clean,tidy, and environmentally friendly.

Whiff’s special qualities include:

♻ A large recycling wagon filled with paper, cardboard, plastic, and metal

😊 A gentle, friendly personality that children instantly warm to

🔍 A great eye for spotting litter — and sometimes lost things too!

💪 Determination and dependability, even when the job gets a bit smelly

Whiff doesn’t mind getting dirty. He knows that every little bit of recycling helps make a What Does Whiff Do on Sodor?

Collecting Recycling Across the Island

Whiff chuffs happily around Sodor collecting:

📄 Paper from schoolrooms

🧴 Bottles from Brendam Docks

📦 Boxes from the market

🔩 Scrap metal from the Steamworks Children love recreating these recycling missions during our Train & Track Play sessions, using imaginative play to explore caring for the environment, teamwork, and responsibility.

Whiff’s story helps spark conversations about sustainability in a way that’s fun, relatable, easy for young children to understand.