Henry

Henry is a green mixed-traffic tender engine who works on the Main Line. He was originally a failed prototype engine, and needed special Welsh coal to operate properly. Following an accident when pulling The Flying Kipper, Henry underwent an extensive reconstruction, giving him a new shape.

Trivia

 * Henry has appeared in the Railway Series more than any other engine, having been in both the most books and the most individual stories.
 * In the 1997 annual story, We Wish You a Merry Christmas!, Henry's fireman was revealed to be named Ted. In the magazine story, Henry Helps, Old Bailey is Henry's driver.
 * Awdry's own model of Henry was as troublesome as its fictional counterpart; it never really worked properly. The model was eventually scrapped but never replaced.
 * Henry is the second character to be removed from the Steam Team, the first being Edward.
 * In the Greek narration of the Classic Series, Henry is called "Charlie". From the thirteenth season onwards, Henry has been referred to with his original name.
 * One of Henry's models is on display in Japan at the Hara Model Railway Museum (previously at Nitrogen Studios) and is currently wearing his sad face mask.
 * An ERTL Henry appeared in the American sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond.
 * Henry's whistle sound is actually Edward's and Percy's, but with a lower B flat chime.
 * No merchandise line has produced a model of Henry in his original shape, although a prototype was produced for the Thomas Engine Collection Series.
 * When nameboards were still used in the series, Henry never had a nameboard shot where he was in his new shape.
 * Martin Sherman said in an interview with Sodor Island Fansite, that he originally auditioned to voice Henry, but did get the part for Thomas and Percy instead.
 * Henry (along with Thomas and James) are the only characters to have at least one line of dialogue in every special. They, along with Gordon are the only characters to appear in every special.
 * Although he does not have a Fowler tender in the television series, some merchandise of him have him with said tender.
 * Henry was called Henri in the French dub of the first seven seasons.