- “I'm helpful, I'm strong, I get the job done!”
- ―Action Chugger's catchphrase
Action Chugger is a yellow and brown super jet-powered chugger who lives in the distant suburbs of Chuggington. He is a movie actor and part time rescuer.
Biography
In his first appearance, Action Chugger surprised the trainees at the Countryside Drive-in after the three had completed a sign-reading test. Soon afterwards, Action Chugger would take Zephie to said Drive-In for an interview about a mobile rail vehicle made by Morgan, but accidentally crushed it upon arrival; despite this, Zephie having a ride with Action Chugger would make headlines on its own. Action Chugger took the King of Buffertonia to Safari Park after Old Puffer Pete became caught up in a rock landslide; additionally, he would teach a lesson about rescuing to the trainees- and later that day, he would rescue Wilson after he used one of the jet packs to have a go at flying.
Sometime later, Action Chugger would break down along the blue line after getting a branch stuck in one of his jets; luckily, Brewster, who was on recycling duty at the time, managed to get him back on the rails. Around this time, Action Chugger also rescued Wilson from a snowdrift, brought Hodge into space to fix the satellite that he had tipped over, and fall victim to Dr. Ling's soap that hardened when it dried.
Action Chugger would also put on a disguise as a regular chugger for one of his films (with his lack of knowledge causing him to be trapped in a rock landslide at the Loading Yard), host the Iron Chuggers competition between the steam team and the Chuggineers, and finally recruit Brewster and Zephie as his part-time sidekicks. The trainees would also attempt to give Action Chugger a day off as requested by Mayor Pullman, but after a couple of mishaps having to do with Zack and an overpowered motor, the trainees learnt that rescuing is what makes Action Chugger feel relaxed.
Personality
Despite his fame, Action Chugger never lets his popularity get to him. He believes in sticking to promises, being honest, and keeping the public safe. While Action Chugger is not very social with others, he is polite and is willing to do odd jobs when he has the time. Even if he is kind, Action Chugger can discipline others and isn't afraid to tell them off when necessary. In all, Action Chugger always puts others before himself and believes that the most important thing in working is getting the job done.
Technical Details
Possible Basis
Action Chugger is of a mostly freelance design, although he seems to loosely resemble an FS E.414 locomotive and a German ICE high-speed train. His overall shape and the use of jet engines are very reminiscent of the Bombardier "JetTrain" locomotive that was demonstrated between 2000 and 2003 in the USA and Canada and its's electric counterpart, the Acela Express power car. He also seems to resemble the New York Central M-497 "Black Beetle", an experimental jet railcar that broke the record for fastest locomotive speed in the US.
Livery
Action Chugger is painted peach-yellow with rich brown highlights. He has a black-tinted visor as well as wheel trucks and windows with silver frames. In Undercover Action Chugger, Action Chugger was painted pea and olive green as a part of his disguise.
Appearances
Audio Files
Horn
Action Chugger's horn sound is a low-pitched version of Asher's.
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| Iron Chuggers | Active |
| Only used | Sound Effect |
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| Chuggington Interactive Railway |
| Only used | Sound Effect |
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| Chuggington: Traintastic Adventures |
| Only used | Sound Effect |
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| Chuggington.com 2016 Kids' Site |
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Trivia
- In other languages of the series, because Action Chugger does not have a traditional-like name, most of his names simply refer to his as "Super Engine" or "Super Train".
- He has a visor that covers his eyes at all times.
- He sometimes talks in the third person when he announces somebody needs him (which he can detect) or emphasizes how invincible/amazing he is.
- His height is shortened in most merchandise, as it is assumed that he will be played with in play sets with his wings out.
Merchandise
- Chuggington Die-Cast (normal, Chugger Championship and carrying case versions; discontinued)
- StackTrack (discontinued)
- Chuggington Wooden Railway (discontinued)
- Chuggington Interactive Railway (discontinued)
- Chuggington Motorised (discontinued)
- Chuggington Construction (discontinued)
- Remote Control (discontinued)
- Jazwares (discontinued)
- Alpha Group (coming soon)
- Mini Scale
- Look Alive Chuggers
- Touch and Go Chuggers
- Plarail (discontinued)
- Capsule Plarail (discontinued)
| Chuggers | Diesel | *Asher |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | Payce | Tootington Passenger Chugger | |
| Others | *Action Chugger | Tootington Chuggineers | Tootington Chug Patrollers | |
| Rolling Stock | Passenger | Payce's Carriages | Passenger Carriages |
| Goods | Hopper Cars | Boxcars | Flatcars (Metal-Wooden Flatcars) | |
| Specialised | Chug Patrol Wagons | Chuggineering Wagons | |
| People | Mayor of Tootington | |
| Locations | The Working Wheels Yard | Brewster Bridge | Tootington Tunnel | The Warehouse | High Speed Link | |
| Trainees | Diesel | Brewster | Tai |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel-electric | Wilson | Hoot and Toot | |
| Electric | Koko | |
| Steam | Piper | |
| Other Chuggers | Diesel | Calley | Hodge | Chatsworth | Irving | Mtambo | Frostini | Skylar | Jackman | Tyne | Fletch | Asher | Cormac | Skipper Stu | Harry and Hamish | Rosa |
| Diesel-electric | Dunbar | Harrison | Zack | |
| Electric | Emery | Decka | Hanzo | Payce | Daley | |
| Steam | Old Puffer Pete | Olwin | Speedy | |
| Other | Zephie | Action Chugger | Russ | |