Bulgy

Bulgy is a double-decker bus with an ideological opposition to railways.

Biography
Bulgy despised railways and believed that they would eventually be completely replaced by roads. He even carried a poster on his side telling people to "JOIN THE ANTI-RAIL LEAGUE." His slogan was "free the roads!"

Bulgy once attempted to steal Duck and Oliver's passengers by pretending to be a railway bus. He was determined to get them to Tidmouth before Duck could, but he got stuck under a bridge after trying to take a short cut. After Duck safely got his passengers across the bridge and took them to their destination, Bulgy's lies were exposed. He was subsequently turned into a henhouse and placed near the bridge, which is now nicknamed Bulgy's Bridge.

Personality
Bulgy is a very grumpy, formerly cold-hearted and cynical double-decker bus who firmly believes that roads are superior to railways and would occasionally lie to get himself out of trouble. After being restored, he saw the error of his ways and changed his attitude.

Nowadays, he means well and works hard, and while he still believes passengers should travel by road—if the chance comes, he is willing to take advantage of an engine's inability to take passengers, even if it means sabotaging them if he thinks he can get away with it. However, Sir Topham Hatt keeps a close watch on him and makes sure that he is on his best behavior, gently reminding Bulgy about what happens when he is not. Bertie also serves to mediate his opposing personality.

Basis
Bulgy is based on an AEC Bridgemaster double-decker bus

Livery
Bulgy is painted scarlet and cream, he has a sign on his left side reading "RAILWAY BUS" and another sign on his right side reading "JOIN THE ANTI-RAIL LEAGUE". He also has signs on his front and back, reading "FREE THE ROADS" and a nameplate above his rear door.

Appearances

 * Ready for Anything (cameo)
 * Races and Chases (cameo)