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Sam
Background Information
First appearance	The New Line
Creator(s)	Sodor Island Publishing
Overview
Name	Sam
Gender	Male
Country	United States (homeland) Island of Sodor (currently) The Mainland (formerlyly)
Technical Details
Basis	Virginian Railway Class AG
Gauge	4'8½" (1,435 mm; standard gauge)
Power type	Steam
Vehicle	Locomotive
Type	Tender engine
Fuel type	Coal
Configuration	2-6-6-6
Wheels	34
Top speed	60 mph
Builder(s)	Lima Locomotive Works
Year built	1945
Number	906
Railway	Virginian Railway (homeland) North Western Railway (currently) British Railways (formerly)

Sam is a large American tender engine originating from the Virginian Railway.

Bio

Sam is a super-sized and super-strong locomotive. He came to the Island of Sodor to help Thomas and Percy with the construction of the Sodor Museum. He collected the heavy loads of rails and stone for the museum. He helped Percy and the bell for the museum back on the rails when Percy fell into a ditch. Afterwards, Sam pulled the bell up to the clock tower when Rocky could not. As a reward for his help, Sir Topham Hatt allowed Sam to lead the first group of people into the museum.

Sam and Logan later returned to the Mainland after their work on Sodor was done.

Sam later came back to Sodor and now works on the Little Strasburg Branch Line.

Persona

Hailing from the United States of America, Sam is the largest, strongest steam engine to ever visit the Island of Sodor. With a big heart to match his massive size, Sam is super-strong and will travel far and wide to help an engine in need.

Basis

Sam is based off of the Virginian Railway Class AG, also known as the "Blue Ridge". He shares his number with a member of his class. The engine bearing this number was scrapped in 1960.

Livery

Sam is painted Persian green and black with white lining. He has his name painted near his cab, and "Virginian" painted on his tender in white.

Appearances

The New Line Sam may appear in Philip and Levi's Great Race. Sam Sam may appear in The Great Engine Games and Logan Returns. Sam may appear in American Friends The Sodor Awards

Total Appearances

Totals

• Speaking Roles: 3
• Non-Speaking Roles: 0
• Cameos: 0
• Mentions: 0
• Possible Appearances: 4

North Western Railway

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Green Characters

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The Little Strasburg Branch Line

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