| “ | Consider my feelings. When we were both green, passengers kept calling me Mike! | „ |
| ~ Rex, Small Railway Engines |
Rex is a green engine who enjoys nothing more than teasing Mike. He is a hard worker, but sometimes has problems with traction.
Bio in the Railway Series[]
After Rex's old line in England closed down in 1967, he, Mike, and Bert were brought by Sir Topham Hatt and transferred to the Arlesdale Railway for mining and tourist traffic. After the railway secured a deal to transport wool to Arlesburgh, Rex was chosen to pull the first train. But after a negligent farmhand spilt some wool bales on the rails, Rex hit them and derailed. His train was rescued, but Rex had to remain there for several days until he could be lifted out.
Personality[]
Rex is a cheerful green miniature engine with a strong sense of humour. He is a dedicated worker, and is the natural leader of the little railway engines (in spite of the fact that Mike prefers to think he’s the leader). Rex is very proud of his railway and a great friend to the other engines, but he can’t help teasing Mike to stop him getting too full of himself. Most of the time Mike manages to return the banter, but sometimes he gets a little wound up. Luckily Rex is very good at helping Mike see the funny side again.
Appearances[]
Railway Series
- Small Railway Engines
- Oliver the Western Engine (cameo)
- Duke the Lost Engine
- Jock the New Engine
- Wilbert the Forest Engine (mentioned)
Television series
Specials:
- Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure
He is likely to appear in the twentieth season.
Trivia[]
- Rex uses Mac's original whistle sound.
- His Trading Card promo depicts him as a 4-8-2. Bert and Mike share the same dilemma.
Quotes[]
| “ | Where did you spring from | „ |
| ~ asked Duck. |
| “ | I've been here all the time," smiled the small engine. "I'm Rex, and you, I'm sure, are Duck."
How did you know? That's easy; there's only one Great Western engine in these parts. |
„ |
| ~ Duck meeting Rex, Small Railway Engines |