Spencer

Spencer is a sleek streamlined engine privately owned by The Duke and Duchess of Boxford.

Trivia

 * Based on the fact that he and Mallard are of the same class, many fans consider the two to be brothers. Similarly, since Gordon once mentioned Mallard to be his cousin, many also believe that, by extension, Spencer is a cousin of Gordon and Flying Scotsman. While these relations are widely accepted in "fanon" this has never been confirmed in canonical material.
 * On the Steamies vs. Diesels DVD, Spencer is mistakenly called a diesel, even though he is a steam engine. This is because in the game, Spencer says he does not have a whistle, but has an electric horn instead. However, his picture clearly shows him having a whistle.
 * Spencer's whistle is a stock sound effect of a GWR whistle.
 * In late 2013, Spencer's Take-n-Play toy was referenced in the BBC television programme "Have I Got News For You" being described as "A train that looks like David Cameron".
 * Even though Spencer's tender wheels are black, most merchandise ranges have them blue-grey/metallic silver.
 * Spencer's Hornby model incorrectly features him with black wheels. All other merchandise models have him with correct silver wheels.
 * In his The Great Race promotional video, it states he is the holder of the world speed record for steam locomotives. In the actual special, it is stated that he is a former world record holder.
 * Spencer is the first steam engine to be the main antagonist in a special, with that special being Hero of the Rails.
 * At Days Out with Thomas events, Spencer has Mavis' face.
 * Spencer was the last character that was introduced in the Classic Series.