- “Ready for action!”
- ― Butch and Thomas, Stuck on You, fifteenth season
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Butch, also known as the "Sodor Heavy Recovery Unit", is a breakdown vehicle. He is kept busy in construction areas, clearing rubble, towing broken-down or stranded vehicles, or assisting in engine rescues.
Bio
Butch first appeared towing Lorry 3 to the docks after he broke down. After that, he recieved many cameo appearances. He also helped with the demolition of Tidmouth Sheds in Calling All Engines and the rebuild of Great Waterton in The Great Discovery. He is now part of the Search and Rescue Team. In the fifteenth season, he was given a magnet. In the sixteenth season, Butch broke down and needed to be towed to the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre by Flynn.
Persona
Butch is serious about his job and loves working, especially with his railway friends. Despite his size, Butch has a kind heart and is always ready when his service is needed.
Basis
Butch is based on a Scammel tank recovery vehicle. According to the official website, he was constructed out of parts from a diesel, a lorry and a crane.
Livery
Butch is painted yellow with a navy flatbed and "Sodor Heavy Recovery Unit" written on both sides in white. Since the opening of the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre, he has the logo of said establishment on his cab doors.
Appearances
Voice Actors
- Rupert Degas (UK; fifteenth season onwards)
Trivia
- Butch's model is currently on display at Drayton Manor.
- Until the fifteenth season, Butch's only speaking role was in a Leap Pad book called, "Thomas the Really Useful Engine".
Merchandise
- ERTL (discontinued - marked as "Sodor Recovery Unit")
- Wooden Railway
- Take-Along/Take-n-Play
- Brio (discontinued)
- Bandai Tecs (discontinued)
Gallery
Merchandise Gallery
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