Bear

Bear  (originally known by his number, Diesel 7101) is a mixed traffic diesel engine who works on the Main Line. His name comes from the growling noises his engine makes, which make him sound like a bear.

Biography
Bear was originally known as D7101, and came to Sodor on trial with D199 in 1967 (I know he says 1968 in episode 3 that was a little goof I made ok.) His companion was blatantly arrogant, and bad-mouthed the steam engines. Vulgar noises greeted this, until Duck and D7101 managed to shut up D199. The next day his injector failed while pulling The Iimited. Henry who was pullling D199 with his train of Tankers came to help. To the passengers' delight, Flying Scotsman took their train, while Henry helped 7101 home. Along the way, Henry told the diesel about his failed regulator. 7101's opinion of steam engines was greatly changed after the incident. After that Sir Topham Hatt sent D199 back to British Railways but kept 7101 and renamed him Bear Bear liked this name, saying it meant he "really belonged". Even James, who was the last to accept diesels, could not help but like him.

In 2013 Bear was having trouble with his engine mostly when he goes up hills & broke down on Gordon's Hill while pulling The Wild Nor Wester. He was later told to take a train of scrap to the Sodor Ironworks. Afterwards Bear was sent to Crovan's Gate Works to get his engine which was done by the end of Summer.

Appearances
Series 1- James And The Buckled Track(Cameo) Bear's Problems Toby Sleepchuffs(Mentioned)

Trivia

 * As of Series 1 Bear is the only RWS only character to have a main role in an episode.
 * He is one of the 5 engines to be made from non Thomas locos. The other 5 being Pip And Emma Parker/Puffa and Little Owl.
 * The face for Bear is from a Di Agostini BoCo which got destroyed but the face was saved and repainted Yellow.