Toad is a brakevan who works with Oliver on the Little Western Branch Line.
Bio
Toad worked with Oliver on the Great Western Railway before being threatened with the prospect of scrapping. Oliver, Toad, and an autocoach named Isabel ran away for the greener pastures of the North Western Railway, but Oliver ran out of coal en route. Luckily, they were rescued by Douglas and brought back to Sodor. In the Railway Series, Toad asked to be Douglas' brakevan as a show of thanks. In the television series, Toad remains as Oliver's brakevan; However, on some occasions he is used by Douglas.
When S. C. Ruffey began to start a trend of disrespecting the engines, Toad had the idea for Oliver to show him and his lieutenants the error of their ways. This turned out better than expected, for Oliver pulled S. C. Ruffey apart and won back the respect of the trucks.
Trainz Models
Toad's 2006 Model is used in Toad the Lucky Brakevan, The Search for Smudger and NWR Origins. From Season 3 onwards, Sodor Island 3D's Toad model was used.
Appearances
The Engines of Sodor
Season 1
- A Tale of a Small Green Engine (cameo)
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
- Painful Memories (cameo)
Specials
The Engines of Sodor Finale
NWR Origins
Season 1
Thomas1Edward2Henry3's Remakes
- Oliver's Find
- Escape (does not speak)
- Toad Stands By
Voice Actor
- Donald9andDouglas10: Episode XI-NWR Origins
- Thomas1Edward2Henry3: TEOS Season 3 and Tarnished Legacy
TV Appearances
Toad was introduced in the third season episode Escape. He appeared in Seasons 4-5 and 7 (A faceless model of him appeared in Seasons 6 and 8). He then appeared in Seasons 12 and 18-20. He is voiced by Joe Mills in the US and UK.