Arthur (Thomas and Friends)

    Arthur    Arthur is a tank engine from the London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS). He runs his own branch line.
 * Class: LMS Ivatt Class 2MT Tank
 * Designer: H. G. Ivatt
 * Builder: Crewe Works
 * Built: between 1946 and 1947
 * Configuration: 2-6-2T

Bio
Arthur took great pride in his spotless record, which he soon lost after colliding with Duck's trucks in an incident largely provoked by Thomas. However, this spotless record was soon amended, after Thomas apologised to him for causing the accident.

He was bought to shunt and pull goods, but then was transferred to the coastal run, on which he enjoys working. He is responsible for this line, which is famous for its fish. Arthur is the only known engine (with the exception of Salty and Porter) to enjoy the smell of fish.

Persona
Arthur is a big tank engine who has never been naughty in his life. He was highly esteemed for his "spotless record" before he arrived on Sodor, never having made a mess or a fuss and never having caused an accident. His main duties were to shunt trucks and haul goods trains. Arthur can be a bit naive however and after a jealous Thomas tricked Arthur into setting his standards too high with the trucks, his record did not stay as spotless as he had hoped. Arthur is very obedient, cautious, and well-behaved. He aims to please in his work and do everything as best he can. He now mainly runs the Fishing Route by the coastal village, a duty which Thomas was only all too grateful to be relieved from. Here, Arthur enjoys the sea air and the smell of the fish.

Basis
Arthur is an LMS Ivatt Class 2MT tank engine developed for the London Midland and Scottish Railway (hence the initials on his tanks). Unlike his basis, Arthur lacks a sandbox. Arthur was numbered 41241 on his concept art. This Ivatt is still running today.

Livery
Arthur is painted LMS maroon with gold boiler bands and yellow lining and "LMS" written on his sides in yellow.

Appearances
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Television series
Specials:
 * Season 7 - Bill, Ben and Fergus (cameo), The Spotless Record, Something Fishy, Peace and Quiet (cameo), and Bulgy Rides Again (cameo)
 * Season 8 - Fish
 * Season 11 - Gordon and the Engineer (cameo) and Thomas and the Runaway Car
 * Season 12 - Steady Eddie (does not speak)
 * The Great Discovery

Learning Segments

 * Season 10 - Help From your Friends

He also appeared in a ninth season DVD game, Arthur's Tricky Travels.

Magazine stories

 * 2005 - Chimps' Playtime, Fresh Fish, Trying Time (does not speak) and Hooray, Henry (does not speak)
 * 2007 - Off to Market! and Mystery Tour
 * 2008 - Left Alone (cameo)
 * 2009 - King Arthur!
 * 2011 - King Arthur!, Puffer Portrait, and Toby's Treat
 * 2012 - Hooray for Henry (does not speak)

Arthur also appeared in the magazine stories, Arthur and Emily, Bright Sight, Shell Engine, and Speedy Dennis. }}