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For other uses, see Terence (disambiguation).


Terence is an orange caterpillar tractor who usually works near Thomas' Branch Line. He is owned and driven by Farmer Finney.

Biography[]

The Railway Series[]

When Thomas first met Terence, he insulted him for having caterpillar tracks, but later regretted it and befriended Terence after he pulled him out of a snowdrift[1].

Years later, Terence befriended Duck while Thomas was at the Works[2].

Once, while Percy was at Knapford Harbour, Terence did his shunting work at Ffarquhar[3].

Terence helped to build a barn the day Victoria was sent back to Thomas' Branch Line. After swerving for a boulder by the Hackenbeck Tunnel, Terence's trailer fell down the cutting and balanced dangerously on a bush[4].

Thomas & Friends[]

As in the Railway Series, Terence rescued Thomas when he got stuck in the snow[5]. He later helped Mrs. Kyndley when her house was snowed up and looked after it when she went with the engines to a Christmas Party[6]. In the second series, Terence befriended Duck while Thomas was at the works[7] and attended the Christmas Party at Tidmouth[8].

When a storm destroyed much of the forest, Terence helped with the planting of new trees and assured Henry that the forest would look better than ever before[9]. Later, when Bertie got stuck in the mud at the Vicar of Wellsworth's party, Terence used strong ropes to pull him out[10]. During the winter, when villagers were stranded by snow, Terence helped them by ploughing the snow away[11].

In the fifth series, he warned James about the damage that trees can do[12] and reminded Percy that Mrs. Kyndley's daughter was to get married[13]. He was also seen working at Boulder Quarry[14].

In the sixth series, he helped clear away fallen rock on the line which had derailed Thomas and almost Toby[15]. He was later seen ploughing in a field when Duncan lost his whistle trying to surprise him[16].

In the seventh series, he helped clear away a tree that had fallen on the line[17] and pulled Elizabeth out of the snow[18].

In The Great Discovery, when Thomas went missing, Terence helped with the search for him and once Thomas was found, Terence along with Trevor informed Harvey of the news[19].

Once, when Terence was collecting Christmas trees for the holiday market, Thomas had requested a large tree for the party at Ulfstead Castle. Terence took a shortcut across a frozen lake to get to the tree, but on the way back, the ice began to break. Thomas managed to pull Terence free from the water, but the tree was lost[20].

Sometime later at McColl Farm, he stared confused at some diesel parts that Rebecca had dropped off there and took the produce train that Paxton was supposed to collect, unaware that this was part of Diesel's trick until Rebecca told Sir Topham Hatt about what Diesel did[21].

Stories From Sodor[]

Engine Friends[]

As in the Railway Series and the television series, Terence rescued Thomas when he got stuck in the snow[22].

Later, when Bertie got stuck in the mud at the Vicar of Wellsworth's party, Terence used strong ropes to pull him out[23].

Skarloey Railway Stories[]

When Boulder Quarry was first opened, Terence was seen working there[24].

Amazing Adventures[]

As in the television series, Terence warned James about the damage that trees can do[25].

Terence later helped clear away fallen rock on the line which had derailed Thomas and almost Toby[26].

Later, Terence helped Mrs. Kyndley when her house was snowed up and looked after it when she went with the engines to a Christmas Party and later attended the Christmas Party at Tidmouth[27].

Terence was later seen ploughing in a field when Duncan lost his whistle trying to surprise him[28].

Once, when Terence was collecting Christmas trees for the holiday market, Thomas had requested a large tree for the party at Ulfstead Castle. Terence took a shortcut across a frozen lake to get to the tree, but on the way back, the ice began to break. Thomas managed to pull Terence free from the water, but the tree was lost[29].

When a storm destroyed much of the forest, Terence helped with the planting of new trees and assured Henry that the forest would look better than ever before[30].

Stories of the Sophomores[]

When Jacob went missing, Terence helped with the search for him and once he was found, Terence along with Trevor informed Harvey of the news[31].

Season 14[]

Sometime later at McColl Farm, he stared confused at some diesel parts that Rebecca had dropped off there and took the produce train that Paxton was supposed to collect, unaware that this was part of Diesel's trick until Rebecca told Sir Topham Hatt about what Diesel did[32].

Personality[]

Terence is an assertive, orange tractor with caterpillar tracks. The engines find these very unusual, but Terence is very capable of proving that he does not need rails and that his tracks allow him to go practically anywhere. He takes any teasing in the name of fun and is happy to get on with his job, usually partaking in agricultural work. Terence never hesitates to assist in emergencies or sticky situations, road or rail, due to his helpful, forgiving nature. His tracks are particularly invaluable in harsh winter conditions when snow can affect transport across the Island. He may be slow, but he is versatile, adaptable and helpful.

Basis[]

Terence has no definitive known basis, however his design is typical of crawler tractors produced between the 1920s and 1940s by companies such as John Fowler & Co., Caterpillar Inc., Allis-Chalmers and International Harvester.

The 2013 Writer's Bible states that Terence is based on a 1934 vintage Caterpillar Model Seventy. However, it is likely that they sourced their information from fan sites.[33][34]

Livery[]

Terence is painted orange with a black engine and exhaust pipe. He also has two black bands near the front and back of his bonnet; between the second series and The Great Discovery, he had an additional stripe along the top of each side, which was removed when he returned in CGI.

References[]

  1. RWS.TETA.03."Thomas, Terence and the Snow"
  2. RWS.MATTTE.02."The Runaway"
  3. RWS.TTAT.04."Toby Takes the Road"
  4. RWS.TAV.04."Toby's Vintage Train"
  5. T&F.01.13."Thomas, Terence and the Snow"
  6. T&F.01.26."Thomas' Christmas Party"
  7. T&F.02.10."The Runaway"
  8. T&F.02.26."Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree"
  9. T&F.03.09."Henry's Forest"
  10. T&F.03.16."Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party"
  11. T&F.03.26."Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure"
  12. T&F.05.05."James and the Trouble with Trees"
  13. T&F.05.19."Happy Ever After"
  14. T&F.05.25."Rusty and the Boulder"
  15. T&F.06.06."The Fogman"
  16. T&F.06.26."Faulty Whistles"
  17. T&F.07.10."Toby's Windmill"
  18. T&F.07.24."Not So Hasty Puddings"
  19. T&F.Sp.03."The Great Discovery"
  20. T&F.21.16."Terence Breaks the Ice"
  21. T&F.23.09."Diesel Do Right"
  22. SFS.EF.09."Terence the Tractor"
  23. SFS.EF.14."Trevor the Traction Engine"
  24. SFS.SRS.13."Rusty and the Boulder"
  25. SFS.AmA.14."The Trouble with Trees"
  26. SFS.AmA.45."Cyril the Fogman"
  27. SFS.AmA.49."Thomas' Christmas Adventures"
  28. SFS.AmA.57."Whistle Troubles"
  29. SFS.AmA.62."Thomas and Terence"
  30. SFS.AmA.70."Henry and the Forest"
  31. SFS.SotS.09."Jacob Goes Missing!?"
  32. SFS.14.06."Rebecca and Diesel"
  33. 2013.07.02 - THO Character Bios
  34. The Real Lives of Thomas the Tank Engine - Terence the Tractor
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--- No Longer Painted Orange/Relocated/Scrapped

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