Bulstrode (RWS)

Bulstrode is a grumpy old self-propelled barge who used to work at Knapford Harbour. He now resides on a beach as a children's play structure.

Biography
Bulstrode was used to carry coal and stone to Knapford Harbour, but always complained about not being loaded fast enough, which annoyed the trucks. One day, Percy was shunting some stone trucks off the quay when the trucks fell off and into Bulstrode's hold, bursting a hole in his hull. He was then towed to a beach, where he was turned into a children's play structure. He remains there today, most likely still grumbling.

Personality
Bulstrode was grumpy, rude, and always found something to complain about. Judging from the way he treated the trucks, he was not above bullying others for things beyond their control.

Basis
Bulstrode is based on a 1920s self-propelled coastal barge.

Livery
Bulstrode is painted with a cream cab, brown deck, a black hull and a red keel. His name is painted on his bow in white.

Appearances
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The Railway Series

 * Toby, Trucks and Trouble - Bulstrode

Companion Volumes

 * 2005 - Sodor: Reading Between the Lines
 * 2007 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The New Collection
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Books

 * 1999 - Thomas' Party Pop-up