Stanley (character)

Stanley is a silver tank engine. He came to take care of Thomas' workload during the restoration of Great Waterton. Thomas became jealous and later neglected. He felt that Stanley was newer, bigger and stronger than him - and would take over his place on the railway. Thomas had a plan to make Stanley look weak - the trick backfired and caused Thomas' friends to consider him mean and incompetent. Thomas later went missing and Stanley was the first to realise Thomas' feelings. He searched for Thomas until he finally managed to find and rescue him. They both became friends and with a combined effort made it back to Great Waterton in time to prepare for the opening celebrations. Stanley got the job by Thomas to take the Mayor of Sodor to the opening. He once worked in the yards with Thomas and James during the winter. Once, Gordon tried to beat Stanley by taking a shortcut. Gordon bashed into Ben's flatbed of logs which blocked Stanley's line. Gordon listened to advice and stopped Stanley in time. They became friends and Gordon made Stanley take the VIP's. He also helped with the rebuild of the Sodor River Bridge. Once, he met up with the other engines at the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre when The Fat Controller told them that Thomas isn't at sea. Stanley once had a faulty firebox and was worried he will miss the party. They soon had the party at the Steamworks. And at the Shunting Yards Sir Topham Hatt told the engines.

Major Appearances
Specials Season 12 Season 15 Season 16 Season 17 Specials:
 * The Great Discovery (Thomas & Friends)
 * Day of the Diesels
 * Tale of the Brave
 * "James Works It Out"
 * "Gordon Takes A Shortcut"
 * "Thomas Puts The Brakes On"
 * "Surprise, Surprise!"
 * "Thomas and the Rubbish Train" (does not speak)
 * The Lost Puff
 * Day of the Diesels
 * Tale of the Brave

Cameos
Specials Season 14 Season 15 Season 16 Season 17
 * Misty Island Rescue
 * Blue Mountain Mystery
 * "Thomas's Tall Friend"
 * "Merry Winter Wish"
 * "Thomas and the Snowman Party"
 * "Percy's New Friends"
 * "Kevin the Steamie"
 * "Ol' Wheezy Wobbles"
 * "Percy and the Monster of Brendam"
 * "Flash Bang Wallop!"
 * "Salty's Surprise"
 * "Emily's Winter Party Special"
 * "Muddy Matters"
 * Calm Down Caitlin
 * Not Now, Charlie!

Voice Actors

 * Matt Wilkinson (UK)
 * Ben Small (US)
 * Keith Wickham (US Tale of the Brave Onwards)
 * Willam Hope (UK Tale of the Brave Onwards)

Theme

 * Stanley's theme is his Season 12 theme.

Counterparts

 * Hercules (TUGS)
 * Truro (Theodore Tugboat)
 * Stanley the Bugman or Waluigi (Super Mario Bros., both share the same first name)
 * Tarayzan (Rayman)
 * Silver the Hedgehog (Sonic the Hedgehog, both are silver, are the same kind of creature as the main character, and their names start with the letter s)
 * Banjo Possum (Tiny Toon Adventures)
 * Takmura (Bionicle)
 * Marvin K Mooney (Dr. Seuss)
 * Alan "The Brain" Powers (Arthur)
 * Tom Grape (Veggietales)
 * Sparky or Swinub (Pokemon)
 * Cedric Diggory (Harry Potter)
 * Timothy the Thunder (Harror the Robot)
 * Dustin Chamberlain (West Wilson Middle The TV Series)
 * Stanley (Stanley, both share the same first name)
 * Stanley or Finn McMissile (Cars 1 & 2)
 * Stahnly (Coilbook, both Rhymes their name)
 * Stinky Diver (Kablam!/Action League Now!)
 * Huey (Casey Jr. and Friends)
 * Pink Circle (Mister Maker)
 * Twiddlebugs (Sesame Street)
 * Jetfire (Transformers)
 * Carter (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
 * Doom Stone (Skylanders)
 * Trunks (Dragon Ball Z)
 * Cable (X-Men)
 * Homer's Half Brother (The Simpsons)

Gallery

 * Main article: Stanley the Silver Engine/Gallery