Molly

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“	I want to take full trucks, like a Really Useful Engine!	”
—Molly, "Molly the Yellow Engine", Amazing Adventures

Molly
Background Information
First appearance	Thomas' Milkshake Muddle (T&F) (cameo) Molly's Special Special (T&F) (first speaking role) Emily's Arianating Experience (SFS) Golden Helper (SFSF) Untitled Molly, Fredrik, and Analise Episode (IFATW)
Last appearance	The Great Discovery (T&F) Diesel Disaster! (SFS)
Creator(s)	Paul Larson Marc Seal
Overview
Gender	Female
Country	Island of Sodor
Technical Details
Basis	GER D56/LNER D15 "Claud Hamilton"
Power type	Steam
Fuel type	Coal
Configuration	4-4-0
Wheels	14
Top speed	90 mph
Designer(s)	James Holden and Frederick V. Russell
Builder(s)	GER Stratford Works
Year built	sometime between 1903 and 1911
Railway	North Western Railway
Owner(s)	Sir Topham Hatt

Molly is a powerful, bright yellow tender engine.

Biography

Thomas & Friends

When Molly first came to the railway, Emily laughed at her for having to haul "empties" to the Coaling Plant. Molly's feelings were hurt, so Thomas came up with an idea. He had workmen decorate Molly's trucks with lanterns and cover them with tarpaulins, to make them look special to the other engines. The wind, however, blew off a tarpaulin in front of Gordon, Percy and Emily. Molly ran away, embarrassed, until she learned that engines at the depot needed her empty trucks to carry coal. When Molly arrived at the depot, Edward, Henry, and James were grateful to see her; but Gordon was irritated when he had to wait at a signal for Molly's and Thomas' trains to pass.

When Emily had to work with Whiff, Molly was one of a number of engines who laughed at her. Later, Molly helped James with the removal of pipes on the line during a busy winter and then, she advised Thomas to slow down when he was taking a sailing boat for the Mayor of Sodor.

In The Great Discovery, Molly received news from Bill and Ben that Stanley had found Thomas. She later attended the Sodor Day celebrations at Great Waterton.

Stories From Sodor

Season 1

Molly was later chosen by Sir Topham Hatt to take Ariana Grande to her concert at Great Waterton. However, Molly broke down on the way to the concert, and was rescued by Emily.

Engine Friends

Then, when Emily had to work with Whiff, Molly was one of a number of engines who laughed at her.

Amazing Adventures

Like in the television series, when Molly first came to the railway, Emily laughed at her for having to haul "empties" to the Coaling Plant. Molly's feelings were hurt, so Thomas came up with an idea. He had workmen decorate Molly's trucks with lanterns and cover them with tarpaulins, to make them look special to the other engines. The wind, however, blew off a tarpaulin in front of Gordon, Percy and Emily. Molly ran away, embarrassed, until she learned that engines at the depot needed her empty trucks to carry coal. When Molly arrived at the depot, Edward, Henry, and James were grateful to see her; but Gordon was irritated when he had to wait at a signal for Molly's and Thomas' trains to pass.

Season 5

Later, Molly helped change Billy's mood when he was upset over not being thanked for his work at the factories.

Stories of the Sophomores

Molly later rejoiced after hearing from Bill and Ben that Jacob had been found after going missing.

The Great Railway Show

Molly, alongside the other engines, wanted to participate in the Great Railway Show, though Richard Hatt did not select her.

Season 9

Later, Molly was given the job of taking the museum tour of the North Western Railway with Meg. Molly was teased by Gordon for not being able to start the heavy train, but once she did, everything else went well.

Personality

Molly is a powerful, bright yellow steam engine. She is proud of her strength, and is happy to put it to use as one of Sodor's bigger engines. She often works pulling empty trucks to the coaling plant. Being a sensitive engine, she often worries about fading into the background. Sometimes taking "empties" makes her feel less important and sad, but in the end, she will usually see that it is a vital part of operations and an important task after all. Molly has a peacekeeper attitude, tends to be rather sensible, and is looked upon as a "big sister" by some of the other engines. However, because of her sensitivity, she can be easily embarrassed or upset by conflict, and will steam away to avoid it, but will usually have the courage to do what she thinks is right. Molly likes to be as good as everyone else and wants the other engines to think the best of her.

Basis

Molly is based on a Great Eastern Railway D56 Class "Claud Hamilton", classified as D15 by the London and North Eastern Railway, with a Belpaire firebox and the smaller 'water-cart' tender. Claud Hamiltons under the classes S46/D14, D56/D15 and H88/D16 were built at Stratford Works from 1900 to 1923. Under the LNER, most members of the class were rebuilt into the Gresley designed D16/3 sub-class. Members of this class pulled the Royal Train from Wolverton to the Sandringham Estate for several decades. The last D15 was withdrawn in 1952, while the last rebuilt Claud was withdrawn in 1960. None are preserved, though there are plans to construct a replica of D16/2 No. 8783 which is to be named Phoenix.

The original 8783 that shares the same basis cameoed in The Railway Series book, Toby, Trucks and Trouble.

Molly's Basis

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Livery

Molly is painted bright yellow with red boiler bands, red and bronze lining, and a white roof and wheel rims.

References

North Western Railway

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Yellow Characters

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North Western Railway	Locomotives	'Arry and Bert | Bill and Ben | Flora | Jordyn | Lily | Logan | Marie | Molly | Philip | Pip and Emma | Rebecca | Stephen | The Ballast Spreader
	Non-Rail Characters	Butch | Byron | Captain | Carly | Darcy | Demolition Derby Cars | Isobella | Reg | Tiger Moth
	Formerly	Algy | Victor
Skarloey Railway	Locomotives	Duncan | Proteus
Arlesdale Railway	Locomotives	Jock
Crystal Island	Locomotives	Ametrine | Topaz
	Rolling Stock	Citrine | Diamond
Keystone Railway	Locomotives	Citrine (Keystone Railway) | Fire Agate | Yellow Diamond (Keystone Railway) | Yellow Pearl (Keystone Railway) | Yellow Sapphire (Keystone Railway)
The Mainland	Locomotives	The Horse and Cart
Other Railways	Locomotives	Raul | Tamika
	Rolling Stock	The Indian Breakdown Train
	Non Rail Characters	Ace

Characters with 4-4-0 Wheel Arrangements

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North Western Railway	Currently	Edward | Jordyn | Lexi | Molly
Crystal Island	Currently	Ametrine
The Mainland	Currently	City of Truro
Other Railways	Currently	Beau