Carly from Thomas & Friends
Meet Carly, the breakdown crane truck
"Meet Carly, the bright Carly is a breakdown crane truck who plays a vital role on the Island of Sodor. With her friendly demeanor and eagerness to be really useful, Carly stands out against the railway backdrop. She works alongside her best friend, Sandy, a light pink rail speeder, at The Maintenance Yard. As part of the Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go series, Carly's catchphrase-'Two engines are much better than one, you know'-reflects her helpful nature. Although she doesn't have a direct real-world counterpart, Carly's unique blend of crane and engine characteristics makes her an essential member of the team!".
All About Carly
- Name and Number: Carly is a breakdown crane truck with no specific number.
- Appearance: She is painted in a vibrant yellow color. Her truck cab is painted blue.
- Personality: Carly is friendly, enthusiastic about her work, and always eager to be really useful.
- Home/Origin: Carly is based on the Island of Sodor and operates out of the Vicarstown Dieselworks, assisting in repairs and engine transport.
- Friends/Team: Her best friend is Sandy, a light pink rail speeder. They are part of the Dieselworks team along with Den, Paxton, Norman, and Sidney. Victor is also a close friend and colleague.
- Model: Carly is based on a Cowans Sheldon 30-ton crane truck that was commonly used for railway maintenance.
- Team: Carly works at The Maintenance Yard on Sodor.
- Movies: She appears in the Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go TV series.
- Catchphrase: Carly's catchphrase is "Two engines are much better than one, you know."
- Inspiration: While Carly doesn't have a direct real-world counterpart, she was originally a rolling gantry crane in the earlier Thomas & Friends series but was changed to a crane engine in All Engines Go.
- Unique Features: Carly's helpfulness and close bond with Sandy make her special!
So in summary, the always-prepared and indispensable Carly may not be a locomotive herself, but this mighty orange truck crane is a true "engine-lifter" and unsung hero of the Sodor railways. Her can-do attitude and willingness to tackle any heavy lifting has made her a celebrated member of the Dieselworks team.
Carly breakdown crane truck Collectibles
