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Mavis is an 0-6-0 diesel-mechanical shunting engine. She belongs to the Ffarquhar Quarry Co. rather than the Fat Controller, and works mainly shunting stone trucks in their quarry. She sometimes brings Toby's trucks down the line when he is busy. She is painted black, with yellow-and-black "hazard" stripes on her radiator and cab back. Mavis is based on a BR Class 04, some of which were fitted with the sideplates and cow-catcher for use on the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway, the same line that Toby came from. She was built and arrived on Sodor in 1962.
Tramway Engines[]
Mavis's efficiency at the quarry quickly led to the belief she knew best and that Toby with his intricate rules and methods was a "fusspot". Her defiant but naïve will to ignore Toby's advice only brought her to a literal standstill at the street crossing near Ffarquhar, where her lack of care and swollen mud surrounding the rails allowed the trucks to turn the tables on her. To Mavis' indignation, rescue came in the form of Toby. The two became friends however when she rescued Toby from a collapsing bridge, awed at how Toby managed to stop the trucks from forcing him into the rushing torrent below. She is now allowed to come down the line from time to time, and is a useful addition to the branch line.
James and the Diesel Engines[]
She is mentioned once in "Fire Engine" by James who talks to Henry about fire engines who disappear into the background.
Toby, Trucks and Trouble[]
Mavis enjoys getting a chance at taking a loaded train of stone trucks down to Ffarquhar until one day she had an accident with a lorry, and Toby had to do her work while she was at the Works.
Thomas Comes Home[]
Mavis was one of the engines that took over Thomas's work when he was away at York.
Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines[]
Mavis also attended the 50th anniversary of the Railway Series ceremony of The Royal Personage.
Other Appearances[]
She first appeared in the book Tramway Engines She was named after Rev W Awdry's neighbour in Rodborough, Stroud.
Appearances[]
Railway Series[]
- Tramway Engines
- James and the Diesel Engines (mentioned)
- Toby, Trucks and Trouble
- Thomas Comes Home (does not speak)
- Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines (does not speak)