Gunpowder Wagons

There are two types of Gunpowder Wagons seen in the television series.

D. Fusit Gunpowder Wagons
These gunpowder wagons (or simply known as "D. Fusit") are covered vans used for transporting gunpowder. Because gunpowder is very dangerous, engines must take the most careful way when shunting them, and they are usually put in the middle of trains for safety.

Biography
These wagons were used on the Mid Sodor Railway prior to it's closure. They have also been seen quite frequently on the Skarloey Railway.

These vans carry gunpowder and similar explosives to the mines and quarries on the Island of Sodor. They are normally put in the middle of the trains to lower the risk of front or rear-end collisions.

Basis
These gunpowder vans are based on the Curtis's & Harvey Number 152 gunpowder van used on the Ffestiniog Railway.

Livery
The gunpowder vans were painted black with "D. FUSIT" on the sides in white and "GUNPOWDER" underneath in red.

Appearances
Television Series=

Thomas & Friends

 * Series 4 - Granpuff, Trucks, Rock 'n' Roll and Steam Roller

Trivia

 * The name "D. Fusit" is a play on words of "De-Fuse It".
 * Despite being portrayed as faceless and non-sentient wagons, the ERTL packaging refers to "D. Fusit" as a male sentient character.
 * Only one model of the D. Fusit gunpowder wagon was made for the television series. However, a second wagon was produced in the ERTL merchandise range and illustrated for promotional artwork.

Merchandise

 * ERTL

Blue Mountain Quarry Gunpowder Wagons
These wagons are seen at the Blue Mountain Quarry. They transport gunpowder use for blasting rock and mining.

Some derailed gunpowder wagons have also been seen scattered around the Blue Mountain Quarry.

Basis
The gunpowder vans are based on 2 foot gauge gunpowder vans used to carry gunpowder from Porthmadog to the Blaenau Ffestiniog quarries on the Ffestiniog Railway.

Livery
They are painted grey and dark green and have explosives hazard warnings on them.

Appearances
Television Series=

Thomas & Friends

 * Series 16 - The Christmas Tree Express

Specials

 * 2012 - Blue Mountain Mystery

Merchandise

 * Take-n-Play
 * TrackMaster