Molly's whistle sound is a slightly modified version Douglas' fourth series whistle at two steps lower-pitched, and also Thomas' whistle at twelve steps lower-pitched. Series 12 - Steady Eddie ( does not speak), Rosie's Funfair Special ( cameo), Henry Gets it Wrong ( cameo), Heave Ho Thomas! ( cameo), Excellent Emily ( cameo) and Tram Trouble ( cameo)

Fergus primarily works at the Sodor Cement Works on the Kirk Ronan Branch Line, and is thus called "the pride of the Cement Works". Cranky has an intense dislike for Salty's stories and Charlie's jokes. According to one of Salty's tales, Cranky is "the Monster of Brendam".

Murdoch Collectibles

Early Bird ( does not speak), Henry's Happy Coal ( cameo), The Flying Teapot ( cameo in US version), Thomas' Tall Friend, The Fat Controller's Bedtime Story (Issue 644), Fish and Ships ( cameo), The Fat Controller's Bedtime Story (Issue 646), Blue Mountain Mystery, City of Truro and Playful Passenger! ( cameo)

Salty's New Friend, Happy Birthday, Sir! ( cameo), No More Mr. Nice Engine ( cameo), Swanky Cranky!, Henry's Hero ( cameo), Harvey the Crane Engine ( does not speak) and Not Now, Charlie! ( cameo) According to the Thomas and Friends Writers' Bible, Fergus is suspicious of diesels, whom he considers “new fangled.” In Behind the Scenes with Pierce Brosnan, voice director Jamie Thomason describes Neville as being similar to Thomas, in terms of being around "the same age, helpful, keen, eager and cheerful" and he also describes Neville as being more inexperienced due to being new to Sodor.Series 8 - Thomas to the Rescue ( cameo), Squeak, Rattle and Roll ( cameo), James Gets a New Coat ( cameo), Percy's Big Mistake, Thomas and the Circus ( does not speak), Spic and Span ( cameo), As Good as Gordon ( cameo), Fish ( cameo) and Percy and the Magic Carpet ( does not speak) Series 14 - Thomas' Tall Friend, James in the Dark ( cameo), Thomas in Charge ( cameo), Being Percy ( does not speak), Merry Winter Wish ( does not speak), Thomas' Crazy Day, Thomas and Scruff ( cameo), Merry Misty Island and Henry's Magic Box

Cranky was the first non-Awdry character introduced in the television series who was not Railway Series-related with a freelance basis. According to an interview with Sodor Island Forums, Cranky is one of Mark Moraghan's favourite characters alongside Percy. [5] Series 9 - Which Route Should Thomas Take? ( cameo), Percy in the Dark, Where Can Neville Find Salty? ( cameo) and Sir Topham Hatt's Helping Hand Series 17 - Kevin's Cranky Friend, Steamie Stafford ( cameo), Henry's Hero ( cameo), Not Now, Charlie!, Too Many Fire Engines ( cameo), Santa's Little Engine, Away From the Sea, Gone Fishing ( does not speak), The Afternoon Tea Express ( cameo), The Smelly Kipper and No More Mr. Nice Engine ( cameo)According to an interview with Robert Gauld-Galliers, Cranky is based on photographic references of various cranes from the 1920s to the 1950s. [3] Stopping at a signal, Percy sees Gordon, who is not surprised that Percy was told to collect a carpet, as he is just a small engine. Suddenly, the wind lifts up underneath the carpet, taking it into the air. Percy is now convinced that it is a magic carpet, but Gordon knows that it is just the wind and he departs to collect a coach for Allicia Botti. Then Murdoch passes Percy and the red carpet lands onto a flatbed in Murdoch's train. Percy gives chase to Murdoch, calling for him to wait. But Murdoch is too far ahead to hear Percy and carries on through Maron station. Percy, speeding through Maron, tells James that Murdoch has his magic carpet, but James tells him that magic carpets do not exist. One windy autumn day, a large red carpet landed on a goods wagon from Murdoch's goods train, unbeknownst to Murdoch. Percy had briefly chased after it, until the heavy winds blew it away yet again. [4] His first speaking role since the seventh series episode, James and the Queen of Sodor, despite him groaning with Thomas, Gordon and Percy in that episode. Series 5 - Cranky Bugs, Horrid Lorry, Baa! ( cameo), Put Upon Percy ( cameo), Double Teething Troubles ( deleted scene cameo), Something in the Air and Make Someone Happy

Item No. 8" was twenty-four "Wagon loads of flowers" for "Sc No 1". The set is given as "montage", and the "Shoot Date" is given as 15th December 2003.Murdoch, the orange tender engine with ten drive wheels, is one of the most formidable and powerful engines on the Island of Sodor. As a resident of Knapford Sheds, he plays a crucial role in hauling goods trains on the Main Line. In this article, we delve into the biography, personality, and technical details of this gentle giant from the beloved world of Thomas and Friends. Biography of Murdoch Arthur is new to the railway and is still learning his way around. One morning, he discovers the fishing village, and soon sees it as his favourite place on the island. That evening, the Fat Controller comes to the shed looking for an engine to run a new line to the fishing village. Thomas and Percy look away as they had enough work to do. Arthur hopes he will be chosen, but the Fat Controller ends up choosing Thomas, who is not very pleased. Arthur is disappointed when the Fat Controller sends him to haul coal to the Steelworks instead. Item No. 6" was one "Lightweight top hat for F C" for "Sc No 1". The set is given as "montage", and the "Shoot Date" is given as 8th January 2004.