- “Nothing ever happens to us. We are reliable.”
- ― 199, "Enterprising Engines"
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D199, nicknamed "Old Reliable" and "Spamcan", is a rude diesel engine.
Bio
D199 was built in 1960 and came on trial to Sodor in 1967 with another diesel engine, 7101. D199 made himself an enemy of the steam engines when he claimed that "steam engines spoil our image", and was swiftly quietened by 7101 and Duck.
The next day, 199 ironically failed and had to be helped home by Henry. He was soon sent home in disgrace.
Persona
D199 was pompous and rude, and tended to side with the general belief amongst diesels that steam engines are inferior to diesel power.
Basis
D199 is based on a BR Class 44 "Peak" 1Co-Co1.
Livery
D199 is painted in the British Railway's "Rail Blue" livery with yellow warning panels.
Appearances
D199 only appeared in "Enterprising Engines".
Merchandising
199's ERTL model
199 is available as a Take-Along model. His ERTL and Learning Curve Wooden models have been discontinued.
Trivia
- D199's rear cab has a headcode reading "AC 10".