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Big Mickey is a large hammerhead crane that works at Brendam Docks, alongside Cranky and Carly. He was originally a character from Thomas & Friends' sister show, TUGS.

Biography[]

TUGS[]

In Big Mickey's first speaking appearance, he loaded the naval tramper Kraka-Toa with explosives from the Z-Stacks. The last load he was unloading was Zorran's.

When Bluenose arrived and asserted that his load was before Zorran's, Big Mickey was still in the process of unloading Zorran's barge, which would have been dangerous to move for that reason. Bluenose bellowed orders at Big Mickey to give priority to him and forced his way into Zorran's unsafe barge, causing Big Mickey's dock to go up in flames. Big Mickey bravely told the tugs to stay clear before an eventual explosion sent him tumbling. He was able to position himself that he fell into the port's shallow water, saving him from further damage[1].

Later, Big Mickey loaded steel for the Z-Stacks and the Star Fleet[2].

Thomas & Friends[]

Big Mickey works at Brendam Docks. During the early days, he used to unload mail from the mail boat into Thomas and Percy's mail vans, for them to deliver all over the island. Once, Big Mickey was transported to work at Knapford Harbour and had a job which involved using a grapple bucket to lift stone.

Sometime later, he worked alongside Cranky, where he was used to unload cargo from ships. Big Mickey once had to unload a boiler from a ship, but he accidentally swung it and knocked Edward off the tracks onto his side[3].

Later, when Gator was leaving Sodor, Big Mickey loaded him onto a ship while Cranky was being repaired after his crane arm broke[4].

In the twenty-first series, he took everyone by surprise after not making communication with anyone for many years and became part of the dockside crew with Cranky and Carly[5].

Personality[]

As Big Mickey was silent for a long time, mainly because Cranky has "never said a single word to him", very little is known about him, although it can be assumed that he is not the best at communicating, as Salty put it. Lately, he has been shown to be cautious in his work and does care for his friends, as seen when Salty fell into the ocean. He has also been shown as a good worker throughout the series.

Basis[]

Big Mickey is based on a WWII USN 20t Tower Crane. Kobe is another member of this class.

Livery[]

Big Mickey used to be painted in a light shade of grey during the third, fourth and fifth seasons. However, ever since his overhaul in the sixth season, he has been painted in a warm shade of grey.

References[]

  1. TUGS.01.05."Munitions"
  2. TUGS.01.07."High Tide"
  3. T&F.07.05."Edward's Brass Band"
  4. T&F.Sp.09."Tale of the Brave"
  5. T&F.21.09."New Crane on the Dock"
Non-rail vehicles

Brendam Branch Line


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