S.C. Ruffey (RWS)

S.C. Ruffey (affectionately known and pronounced as "Scruffey") was a cruel Troublesome Truck who was the ringleader of the other Troublesome Trucks.

Biography
S.C. Ruffey was a "Private Owner" wagon and like many such wagons was not kept in the best state of maintenance. When Oliver returned from the Works after falling in a turntable well, S.C. Ruffey and the trucks sang rude songs about the event. Toad, worried by the lack of respect for the engines, consulted with Oliver and Duck and made a plan. Oliver then shunted S.C. Ruffey and his lieutenants and prepared to pull them. S.C. Ruffey rallied the trucks into holding back, but this only resulted in S.C. Ruffey being pulled apart. The Fat Controller attributed the incident to the wagon's poor condition, but told Oliver not to disclose the fact, saying it was "bad for discipline". After receiving his comeuppance, S.C. Ruffey's remains were scrapped.

After the incident, Oliver became well-respected by the trucks, out of fear they will be pulled apart too.

Personality
S.C. Ruffey was known to be an insufferable and ruthless advocate for bad behaviour of the trucks to the engines of The Little Western. However, his antics would eventually lead to being pulled apart by Oliver.

Basis
S.C. Ruffey is based on a 7-plank open wagon.

Livery
S.C. Ruffey was painted black with the words "S.C. RUFFEY & Co. BALLAST CONTRACTORS TIDMOUTH SODOR" painted on his sides in white.

Appearances
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The Railway Series

 * Oliver the Western Engine - Toad Stands By

Companion Volumes
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 * 1976 - Famous Engines
 * 1987 - The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways
 * 1996 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection
 * 2005 - Sodor: Reading Between the Lines

Trivia

 * The Bluebell Railway owns a Southern Railway 5-plank wagon that is currently disguised as S.C. Ruffey.
 * S.C. Ruffey is one of the few trucks to be named, along with Fred Pelham and Old Bennett.

Days Out with Thomas
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