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GORDON

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“In the past maybe, but not now. Gordon is a well respected engine here, he is bold, brave and will not let anything destroy him. He uses his strength to help others in need especially Percy. He knows what it means to be an engine of Sodor, something you never seem to know!” -Henry, about Gordon to Alfred, Revenge of the Ghost Train



Gordon is the main express engine and the number 4 on the North Western Railway.  

Bio

Gordon was built in 1922 and arrived on Sodor in 1923, sold by Sir Nigel Gresley, his designer, just after the LNER was formed. He was the main express engine because of his size and strength. However, he occasionally pulls freight trains, which he absolutely despises. One time, in 1923, he got stuck on a hill while pulling trucks because he was too furious to try to get them up it. Edward helped him to the top, and Gordon ran off on his way, leaving poor Edward behind. In 1939, Gordon had a rebuild at Crewe, with Stainer parts. In 1953, he was asked to pull trucks again. This time, he was so angry that he slithered into a ditch. He was punished afterwards, but redeemed himself when the Queen came to visit after her coronation.

In an alternate universe 1995, Gordon was pulling the late night express until he got stuck between a sinkhole and a fallen tree. Henry was sent to deal with the predicament. However, he ended up in the accident, as well. A few hours later, both BoCo and James were sent to help clear the accident and both he and Henry were later dropped off at the Sodor Steamworks by BoCo. 

In July 2013, Mallard came to visit Sodor during the 75th anniversary of his record. Gordon became very jealous of him, and tried to beat Mallard's record himself. However, he wasn't watching where he was going and ended up falling in the ocean at the docks. It seemed that he was gone forever until Mallard came up with an idea to pull him out on the quay. Gordon apologized afterwards, and the two are now good cousins. 

In 2019 Gordon witnessed Knapford Station's terrorist attack, and was later hijacked by Phil Boggiston, being used as a faux Hostage with Arry and Bert, attempting to talk Diesel 10 out of helping Phil. later pushing for Arry to push him out of the building when it was lit on fire. Following the death of Phil, Wretch & Diesel 10

Trainz Model

Gordon The Big Engine

Seanoc17's 2010 model of Gordon.

Sodor Workshop's 3D face model of Gordon is used. Before Night Express to Vicarstown, SI3D's 2010 model was used.

Basis

Gordon is a GNR Gresley 'A1. This fictional modification is often known as the "A0" class. Flying Scotsman, Jeremy, Boris and Flying Thistle are his brothers and Spencer, Mallard, and Thompson are his cousins.

Personality

Gordon means well, but his size and strength give him many chances to boast. Like James, he is arrogant and despises those that are better than him, like Mallard and Spencer. However, Gordon can be very friendly too and uses his strength to help other engines in need.

Appearances

The Engines of Sodor

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Specials

The Engines of Sodor Finale

NWR Origins

Season 1

Season 2

Thomas1Edward2Henry3's Railway Series

More Branch Line Engines

Thomas1Edward2Henry3's Remakes

Voice Actors

Television Appearances

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Gordon has appeared in almost every episode and every special. He is played by Keith Wickham in the UK dub, who also voices Henry and Edward. In the US dub, he is played by Kerry Shale, and Neil Crone in Thomas and the Magic Railroad and the reboot All Engines Go!.

Trivia

  • When T1E2H3 was little, Gordon was his favorite character. This changed to Henry when he was about 4 or 5.
  • T1E2H3 named his Betta fish (2011-2012) Gordon because of his blue color.
  • Gordon was the largest engine on Sodor for a very long time until Murdoch was brought to the Island. Spencer, Hank, and Hiro are also larger then him.
  • Gordon, Henry, Harold, Dash, and previously James and The Fat Controller are all voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK and Kerry Shale in the US.
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