Bertram

Bertram, nicknamed the "Old Warrior" by the railway staff because of his bravery, is an old narrow gauge tank-tender engine who worked at the mines. He lived on a remote part of the Island that was once very rarely visited.

Thomas & Friends
Bertram used to work at the mines, near the Mid Sodor Railway and Tidmouth Bay. His fate was unknown to many after the mine's closure, and it was assumed he was left to rust. He remained at the mine until it was rediscovered years later.

Over time, he became legendary; many knowing of the "old warrior ghost" haunting the mine. However, one night Toby discovered Bertram whilst watching over the mine and castle, which were being restored to accommodate visitors. At first, Toby thought Bertram was a ghost, but the two have since became firm friends. Bertram was later restored, and became responsible for transporting passengers to and from the mine and the castle, taking passengers to the fairground within.

Personality
Not much is known about Bertram's personailty; however, it is said that he is very brave, and that he and Toby are firm friends. Toby states that if there are any ghosts at the mine, they certainly make the place feel very happy.

Basis
Bertram is based on Prince, a George England tender engine on the Ffestiniog Railway. Duke is another member of this class. Bertram has been re-gauged from 1ft 11 1⁄2in to 2ft 3in and been given loose couplings.

Livery
Bertram is painted dark brown with red lining.

In some of his merchandise, he has two brown or red nameplates on either side of his saddletank with his name written in gold. Bertram's original wooden railway toy depicts him with a red cab roof, domes and lining. He also has "L" in place of his nameplates.

Appearances
Television Series=

Thomas & Friends

 * Series 5 - Toby's Discovery

Music Videos
Other Media=
 * Series 5 - Percy's Seaside Trip

Books

 * 2001 - Thomas the Tank Engine Encyclopedia (Japanese)
 * 2008 - Thomas' Sticker Express

Video Games

 * 2008 - Begins Educational Learning

Trivia

 * Bertram was the first non-Awdry narrow gauge engine to be introduced in the television series (not counting Smudger who replaced Stanley).
 * According to Britt Allcroft, Bertram was supposed to be a tank engine, but financial difficulties led the crew to repaint Duke's model with Smudger's face.
 * Bertram's original Wooden Railway toy depicts him in his "tank engine" form, and a model in his "tender engine" form was released in 2016.
 * His ERTL toy, TrackMaster prototype toy and the 2014 map spelt his name as "Bertrum".
 * Bertram's ERTL prototype, Trading Card and promotional artwork images have Duke's face.
 * Bertram's ERTL, TrackMaster and Trading Card depicts him with a flat-square cab roof.

Merchandise

 * ERTL
 * Wooden Railway
 * TrackMaster
 * Trading Cards

Quotes
"Beware of the ghost, Toby." "W-W-what ghost?" "The old warrior ghost. Every night he lights his fire then goes hunting. Toot toot, goodbye!"

- Thomas telling Toby about the "Old Warrior"