An engine cries after getting into an accident; the first was the first series episode, Thomas, Terence and the Snow. According to an interview with Robert Gauld-Galliers, Cranky is based on photographic references of various cranes from the 1920s to the 1950s. [3] Instead of Toby, Salty and Harvey come to help Murdoch when he stops due to the sheep. Also, Murdoch's fire goes out and he has no more steam. Murdoch, the orange tender engine with ten drive wheels, is one of the most formidable and powerful engines on the Island of Sodor. As a resident of Knapford Sheds, he plays a crucial role in hauling goods trains on the Main Line. In this article, we delve into the biography, personality, and technical details of this gentle giant from the beloved world of Thomas and Friends. Biography of Murdoch Series 11 - Thomas and the Spaceship ( cameo), Thomas Sets Sail, Don't be Silly, Billy ( cameo), Hide and Peep, Thomas and the Runaway Car ( cameo), Thomas in Trouble ( cameo), Thomas and the Stinky Cheese ( cameo) and Percy and the Left Luggage ( cameo)

In Japan, this episode aired before Gordon and Spencer meaning the Japanese audience may not who Spencer was.Series 22 - Big World! Big Adventures!, Engine Roll Call, All the Girls Around the World and The Steam Team

As described in the Thomas and Friends Writers' Bible, Murdoch is a gentle giant with a big heart. His willingness to help, even when not seeking the limelight, endears him to the other engines. Whether it's assisting in recovering lost materials for the Sodor River Bridge or supporting Emily during her tasks, Murdoch's compassion shines through in every adventure. A Symbol of Strength and Reliability Murdoch is painted orange with green and red lining. He has smoke deflectors, on which he wears red nameplates with gold lettering. He also wears a memorial plaque in his cab, which reads "In Memory of David Mitton 1939-2008." In some descriptions of Thomas and the New Engine, Neville is mistakenly described as actually being a diesel, as opposed to just looking like one.

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Although he has a serious and typically unflinching demeanour, Cranky has shown that despite his cynicism, he is able to have fun. However, he often attempts to hide signs that he is enjoying something to try and keep his grumpy image. These usually go fairly poorly, but on numerous occasions he actively chooses to join in the fun and not hide anything. Emily's driving wheels are not moving when she plunges into the muddy flood and when Murdoch pulls her out of the muddy flood. This episode is the first series finale where Thomas appears, but does not speak, as well as the only series finale where this happens until the twentieth series finale, Over the Hill. Molly's whistle sound is a slightly modified version Douglas' fourth series whistle at two steps lower-pitched, and also Thomas' whistle at twelve steps lower-pitched.

In The Great Race, Cranky accidentally loaded a crate with Diesel in it into a boat after the devious diesel shunter's plan to enter the Great Railway Show was foiled.The first episode where an engine cries since the second series episode, Dirty Work and the first without tears. The last episode with the original cast for the Japanese dub, and the last produced with the Aoni Production staff. Cranky has an intense dislike for Salty's stories and Charlie's jokes. According to one of Salty's tales, Cranky is "the Monster of Brendam". When Whiff first arrived on Sodor, Murdoch (alongside Molly and Neville) laughed at Emily because she was showing Whiff around Sodor. [5] Emily gets into an accident and occurs with muddy water; the first was the eighth series episode, Emily's New Route.