Luke (Thomas & Friends)

Luke is a little Irish narrow gauge tank engine and the second main protagonist of Blue Mountain Mystery.

Bio
Luke is a small engine, even for the Narrow Gauge Railway. When Luke arrived on Sodor, he hid out of shame believing that he caused an engine to fall into the sea. With Thomas' help, Luke learned the truth and was able to stop hiding.

Persona
Luke is a kind and cheerful engine with a big heart of gold, although he often takes things to heart, and believes he gets punished for no reason. He is often shy and timid, but has an unquenchable enthusiasm for both his work and his fellow engines.

Basis
Luke is based on the Kerr Stuart 0-4-0ST Wren Class 4256 built in 1922 with an enclosed cab with doors added and added buffers. (Some of the early Wrens had buffers, which is why Luke has them.)

Livery
Luke is painted green with white lining. His name is painted in white on his tanks. He carries the number 22 on his sides.

Television series
Season 17   Specials
 * Luke's New Friend
 * The Switch
 * Blue Mountain Mystery

Voice Actor

 * Michael Legge (UK/US)

Merchandise

 * Wooden Railway
 * Trackmaster
 * Take-n-Play

Theme

 * Luke's theme is the Blue Mountain Quarry song, which he shares with Winston, Merrick, and Owen.

Counterparts (Thomas Version)

 * Zuke (TUGS, fan-made)
 * Elias (Elias the Little Rescue Boat)
 * Tiptup Jr. (Banjo-Kazooie)
 * Suke the Opposum  or Smokey (Sonic the Hedgehog, the former is fanmade)
 * Bosko (Looney Tunes/Tiny Toon Adventures)
 * Jojo (Dr. Seuss)
 * Toby Duncan (Good Luck Charlie)
 * Electrike (Pokemon)
 * Lololo (Kirby)
 * Flambo (Adventure Time)
 * Joey Lastic (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)

Counterparts (Skarloey Version)

 * Oliver (Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends)
 * Boomer or Sea Rogue (TUGS)
 * Boomer (Salty's Lighthouse)
 * Roy (Wreck-It Ralph)
 * Ramone or The King (Cars 1 & 2)
 * Count Von Count (Sesame Street)

Gallery

 * Main article: Luke the Irish Engine/Gallery