Facts about Derek
Derek is a British Rail Class 17.
His name was going to be Paxman.
Derek did not have a name in the model series he was just name "The new diesel".
Derek appeared cameo in "Calling All Engines" during a song.
Derek's back can slide in and out.
Derek is a diesel engine with bad "teething" troubles. He works at Anopha Quarry.
Bio[edit | edit source]
Sir Topham Hatt decided that Bill and Ben needed help at Anopha Quarry. He bought Derek to his railway; unfortunately, Derek overheated when he came to a hill.
BoCo soon came to Derek's rescue.
Percy teased Bill and Ben about Derek having a toothache. The next morning; Derek came to help the twins with a train of trucks.
Unfortunately, Derek soon overheated when he came to a hill he didn't expect. He soon stopped; leaving Bill and Ben having to pull the train and Derek at the same time.
Derek is a friendly diesel engine with bad teething troubles. He overheats every time he comes to a hill; he is often found working at Anopha Quarry with Bill and Ben.
Appearances:[edit | edit source]
Season 1:
Toby and the New Engine (does not speak)
Season 2: Scarloey and Rheneus depart for Crewe (cameo)
(cameo)
Season 3: Donald Visits the Scrapyard
(cameo)
(cameo)
Season 4: Duncan and the Passengers
Rosie’s wild ride
Arthur and the Fights of the Brown Turntable Season 10: Bee Yourself, James (cameo)
Hank and the Hatt St Crossing (does not speak)
Holly Jolly Molly (cameo)
Greetings, Montague!(cameo) Season 14:
Henry’s hill Luke Dukes It Out (cameo) Bad News Bear
(does not speak)' ', Bowler Strikes Again
(cameo),
Paxman Pulls Through, Ace in the Hole (cameo)
Specials:
(not named; does not speak)
