New 'Tale of the Brave' engine to be named Timothy

A new character, due to appear in the 2014 Tale of the Brave movie, has been named.

Serving alongside the mystery Colombian Steam Locomotive is Timothy, a dark blue engine, who has appeared on a book cover aiding the film.

Timothy was revealed as the first Tale of the Brave character to be immortalised for the Take-n-Play range by Mattel.

A steam shovel resembling Ned, who is also depicted on the aforementioned book cover, is speculated to be another newcomer.

The film's synopsis states that the story will explore the theme of bravery, where Thomas and Percy are convinced that there is a monster on the island.

When an unusual engine, with sloping boilers, first appears, Percy believes he must be the monster but the new engine proves to be a good friend and ally. He even helps Percy discover what it really means to be brave.

Tale of the Brave: The Movie is coming soon to DVD in 2014.

TAKE A LOOK AT 'TAKE-N-PLAY TIMOTHY' ON MATTEL'S WEBSITE

Thanks to The Midland Austerity for the alert.