Greaseball
A diesel engine, Greaseball is the hot, flashy power of the Union Pacific and champion from the U.S.A. An Elvis look-alike, he acts like a cad whenever he thinks he has found something new and better.

Electra
A brand new state-of-the-art electric engine, Electra is a late entry to the race. Looking like an androgynous rock star, Electra is truly an AC/DC character accompanied by his wild entourage.

Poppa
An old retired steam engine; Poppa is Rusty's father. When his son loses heart, Poppa comes out of retirement to prove to Rusty that power comes from within the soul.

Bobo
The French engine is the power of the Sudest he has arrogance with flair.

Espresso
From Italy, dark and passionate, powering the Rome-to-Milan Express.

Rhurgold
The bold and stoic German engine, power of the Inter-Continental Express.

Nintendo
The ingenious and aggressive Japanese locomotive that powers the Shinkanse Bullet Train.

The Prince of Wales
The engine from Great Britain. Often late but still beloved, "The Prince" powers the Royal train.

THE COACHES: COMFORT CARS OF THE RAILS ...

Pearl
An Observation Car who can't make up her mind.

Dina
A Dining Car, whose blue plate special is love on the rocks.

Ashley
The sassy Smoking Car huffs and puffs around the tracks, hanging out with her girlfriends and offering advice.

Buffy
A sweet and simple Buffet Car who offers something for everyone.

THE TRUCKS: FREIGHT MOVERS OF THE TRACKS ...

Rocky I, II and III
Box Cars who are Greaseball's gang and know that freight is great!

Flat Top
Carries the large flat loads and hangs around with the Rocky's.

Dustin
The Coal car who wants to pull his own weight! An asset going down hill, he is a drag going uphill. Races with Poppa when he takes Rusty's place in the final heat.

ELECTRA'S COMPONENTS ...

Electra is a "high maintenance" engine requiring a lot of power and support from his ever present entourage. They include Krupp, the armourments truck, Wrench the repair truck, Joule the dynamite truck, Volta the refrigerator car and Purse the money truck.

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