Warrick

Warrick is a cool, businesslike switcher. He is based in the yards at Raleigh.

Bio
Warrick is a member of the B4b class of 0-8-0 switcher locomotives. Some of the largest 0-8-0s ever to operate in the United States, the B4b class was intended to counter the problems encountered with lighter, earlier 0-8-0s. This class was heavily supplanted by the somewhat lighter B5 class of USRA locomotives, though they were so successful that additional B4c locomotives were built in 1922. Warrick was assigned to the yards around Raleigh as soon as he was built.

Warrick's tender is Warren.

Persona
Warrick is a no-nonsense type. The leader and largest switcher in the yards at Raleigh, Warrick always makes sure to keep his smaller charges in line. He also refuses to take anything from the road locomotives, and he knows that, without him, their jobs would be superfluous. He is friendly with some locomotives more than others, and is particularly fond of the ten wheelers and the articulated locomotives, including Sheamus.

Basis
Warrick is a class B4b 0-8-0 switcher locomotive. This class was designed in 1914 to combat the problems encountered with early 0-8-0 types, which were unable to handle long cuts of cars due to poor adhesive weight. This was remedied by making the B4, and improved B4b class quite large locomotives. Warrick's class was quite successful and retained in yard service for many years.