James

James is a mixed-traffic tender engine who works on the North Western Railway, usually working along the the Main Line. He can be vain and sometimes boastful, but means well and is a hard worker.

The Great Snow Storm of Sodor
James had to deliver presents with Thomas and Ryan. However he spedi away from the group and de-railed

Persona
James is very proud of his splendid red paintwork. He dislikes pulling trucks and believes that he should only pull coaches. He thinks himself superior to the others and can be shallow, boastful, overconfident, naughty and vain, particularly to those who appear old-fashioned, weak, slow or dirty. This has caused him to have somewhat of a rivalry with Edward, Percy, Toby and Duck. He has acted like this, even before he was repainted red. However, on a number of occasions, he has found himself in need of help from those whom he has insulted and is, in the end, apologetic.

James was the last of the steam engines to retain a prejudice against diesels. However, after stalling on a cold day, he was rescued by the Works Diesel and had to admit that nothing was wrong with diesels. This appears to be one of the few lessons that has stuck.

James has also been portrayed as a prankster, often tricking or scaring the other engines for fun or to get out of jobs he dislikes doing. However, following a particularly mean-spirited prank he played on Percy in Tale of the Brave, this gimmick seems to have died down.

Despite all of that, James has shown a caring side. He is an honest engine who usually owns up to any of his naughty behaviour and will try to fix any problems he had caused. He is normally a hard worker and like everyone else, wants to be responsible, reliable and really useful on Sir Topham Hatt's railway.

Thomas
James doesn't think to highly of Thomas but doesn't hate him. They have more of a friendly rivalry.

Ryan
James doesn't look up to Ryan but think thats he nice and brave.

Appearances

 * Secrets of the Stolen Crown (cameo)
 * The Great Snow Storm of Sodor
 * Gordon's Grand Adventure
 * Rescue The Runaway
 * Racers on the Rails
 * The Fast and the Fizzleboxes