Edward the Blue Engine is one of Thomas the Tank Engine's older friends. Edward is very, very kind, even to small engines having difficulties, big engines when rude or impatient kinds and to trucks and coaches which he almost never bumps. Sir Topham Hatt sometimes depends on Edward to restore order and calm engines down when they misbehave. Occasionally, Edward gets puffed, but never very cross. Edward the Blue Engine is a wooden engine and a must for any Thomas the Tank Engine collection. Compatible with the Thomas Wooden Railway, BRIO, Lionel Express Track and most other wooden railway systems.