James

James is one the main characters in the series. He is one of Thomas ' closest friends. He regularly works on the Main Line.

Appearance
A medium-sized, red, L&YR Hughes Class 28 engine. He has a number 5 on his tender.

Personality
James thinks his bright red paint makes him "the most splendid engine." James is very vain, but the other engines like him anyway. When James isn't boasting, he is actually a very hard worker.

His best friends are Thomas and Percy.

History
When Thomas and James first met, they didn't talk to each other much. James was taking The Troublesome Trucks to another station, and they decided to bully him. As they made him crash, Thomas showed up and saved him. They friends ever since.

James makes appearances in almost every episode.

Trivia

 * Annie And Clarabel used be his coaches, but were given to Thomas when he came to James' rescue.
 * When Gordon is away, James is allowed to pull the express.