Gabriela

Gabriela is a tank engine who works at Guanabara Bay in Brazil. She is good friends with Cassia.

Thomas & Friends
Gabriela befriended Thomas on his adventures in Brazil. She was a good friend to him in that time as she helped translate Brazilian phrases that Thomas didn't understand. She taught Thomas about Brazilian culture and music, and introduced him to Gustavo. She also reintroduced him to Raul, and joined in a game of ball with Raul, Thomas, and Cassia.

Personality
Gabriela is a fast-talking, fun-loving engine, who enjoys sharing her knowledge about the culture and railways of Brazil. She became friends with Thomas while he as working in Brazil. She is very passionate about her home country and especially enjoys carnival time. Gabriela is always cheerful and is a great friend to know when travelling through Brazil.

Basis
Gabriela is based on Baroneza II. Gabriela has also been modified slightly from her basis, including the addition of buffers and screw-link couplers.

Livery
Gabriela is painted teal and black with red and gold lining. Her name is painted in gold on her side tanks. Her wheels are also black with white rims, her funnel brim and whistle are painted bronze, and her cylinders are gold, while her coupling rods are red.

Appearances
Television Series=

Thomas & Friends

 * Series 23 - The Other Big Engine, Batucada and Grudge Match
 * Series 24 - Thomas and the Forest Engines

Videos

 * 2019 - Meet Raul of Brazil!, Meet Gabriela and Cassia of Brazil! and Meet Gustavo of Brazil!

Official Description
2020= From Official Media:The Big Book of Engines

Audio Files
Whistle

Trivia

 * Gabriela is the only Brazilian engine character to appear and speak in all of the episodes set in Brazil.
 * Gabriela is the first new character since Ryan to have a grey running board.
 * She is also the only character made by Jam Filled Toronto to have one.
 * Gabriela has been partially modified from her basis, as her side-tanks, cab and windows are thinner than her basis, and she has been fitted with buffers and screw-link couplings, allowing her to work with British rolling stock.