Murdoch

Murdoch is a standard 9F

Bio
Swindon Works built Murdoch in 1954 for British Railways. He was allocated to the Scottish region and where he remained for his short BR career. In 1956, he was purchased by NWR for heavy freight services on the mainline and was also trialed for the feasibility of purchasing more 9f's. Murdoch performed splendidly and left a big impression on the railway board, who were able to get a couple more 9f's for the line. Murdoch continues to perform to his best today, pulling long, heavy freight trains through the peaceful countryside.

Personality
Murdoch is a mighty, powerful engine with ten drive wheels. He is one of the largest engines working on Sodor and was brought to the Island to help with the heavy workload and pull heavy goods trains across the main line. Murdoch is as shy as he is strong, as he is actually a gentle giant. He can often be found seeking peace and quiet, away from the bustle of the yards and the Docks. He enjoys long hauls through the countryside and although he can get short of patience and a little annoyed if he does not get some alone time, he can be quite a reserved engine. Although he can be an independent worker, Murdoch is often content to join in, help and offer advice where he deems it worthy, but, despite being hard to miss due to his defining strength and size, he will not jump to put himself at the center of attention.

Trivia

 * Murdoch red instead a orange.