Fearless Freddie is an old light grey warhorse engine who returned to the narrow gauge lines after many years. He carries the Number 7, and has light grey and black and gold livery. He and Sir Handel were close friends when they were younger.
Upon returning home, Freddie was challenged by Rheneas and Skarloey to a series of races up and down the mountain. When he realised he wasn't as strong or fast as he once was, Freddie used his knowledge of the mountain routes and short-cuts to secure victories. However, when his cheating placed Rheneas in danger, Freddie was forced to put his knowledge to better use and help Rheneas.
Freddie is based on Russell, a locomotive found on the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales.
Read more about this topic: Narrow Gauge Engines (Thomas And Friends), Narrow-gauge Railway
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