Duke

One of the oldest of the narrow gauge engines and most experienced, Duke (affectionately nicknamed "Granpuff") enjoys teaching the others the proper way to do things. He often talks about the "Good ol' Days" when rules and regulations were obeyed. Despite his "head teacher" attitude, he can be gentle and kind to younger engines, but maintains his authority at all times.

Did you know? Duke is one of the few steam engines who does not have buffers.

Characters

 * The Dukes - a class of Great Western Railway locomotives.

People and Animals

 * The Duke of Sodor
 * John Arnold Norramby (1822-1894)
 * Henry John Norramby (1854-1915)
 * Charles Henry Norramby (1883-1941)
 * Robert Charles Norramby (1918-1943)
 * Richard Robert Norramby (1940-)
 * The Duke of Boxford

Locations

 * Duke's Old Village - a village on the Mid Sodor Railway.
 * Duke's Station - a station on the Mid Sodor Railway.
 * Duke's Shed - a shed on the Mid Sodor Railway.
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford's Summer House - a summerhouse on the Island of Sodor.

Books

 * Duke the Lost Engine - the twenty-fifth book in The Railway Series.