James

James is a L&Y Class 28 on the North Western Railway. He arrived on Sodor in 1924-1925. After having an accident with some trucks, he was given a red coat of paint, which is subject to his hot-headed nature. He works on the Main Line, pulling both goods and passengers; despite preferring passengers.

Basis
James is a Lanchestire and Yorkshire Class 28 with a pony truck, experimentally placed upon his building. Upon arrival, he used the tender this class uses. After his accident on the main line, his tender (which was destroyed) was replaced by a Fowler tender.

Livery
James arrived on Sodor in a black livery with red lining, which the L&Y Class 28s sported. After his accident, he was repainted red with yellow lining to cheer him up. Ever since, he has been very fond and proud of his red coat and this has caused him a tendency to be hot-headed and boastful.

Trivia

 * There is a chance that Thomas fan forever will voice James in The Tales of the Railways of Sodor.