Ashima

Ashima is a brightly colored engine from India.

Biography in TV show
Ashima was one of the many engines who went to compete in The Great Railway Show. She travelled with most of the international engines in ferry ship, but when it accidentaly stopped at Brendam Docks, Ashima almost bumped Thomas into sea. After that, she became stuck on the island. Even though Thomas was jealous of her, they soon became friends. When the engines from Sodor went to Mainland to compete, Ashima went with them because she didn't know the way. During the Shunting Competition, she helped Thomas save Philip from Vinnie. Later, Thomas sacrificed himself so that Ashima could won. The judges saw this and decided that both Thomas and Ashima are the winners.

Biography in Misadventures
Ashima went to work on Thomas' Branch Line after Thomas and Percy had an accident. She then gets into constant arguements with Billy. One day, she takes a goods train, but the trucks made her runaway. Luckily, Billy stopped her before she could crash into Mavis.

Basis
Ashima is based on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway X class.

Appearances
Misadventures of Sodor's Vehicles:

Season 1: New Engines, Billy

Other: