Edward

Edward is a kindhearted engine and always eager to help a friend in need. He is a hard worker too, and always does his best to finish a job. Many other engines see Edward as out of date and useless. However, he has proved many times that he is more than capable of working as hard as those larger than him.

Trivia

 * Edward was the first engine introduced in the original Railway Series.
 * Edward's true basis is unknown. The Reverend W. Awdry once stated that he was based on a modified Sharp, Stewart and Co. "Larger Seagull." Martin Clutterbuck has otherwise noted that he resembles a Reid D32 (NBR Class K) 4-4-0.