Stack No. 3 - OJ
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OJ is a fictional character who appeared in the 1989 television series TUGS, created by the producers of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, David Mitton and Robert D. Cardona.
OJ is a paddle-driven harbour tug, the only one of his kind remaining in Bigg City Port, and Captain Star's eldest tug. He is often described as 'versatile, but not very fast'. He is indeed capable of a variety of tasks, but is sometimes restricted in his actions. As Captain Star once said in his memories, 'he had given many years of good service, but time was catching up on him'. Like the rest of the Star Fleet, OJ is based on the tugs of San Francisco from the 1920's.
Prior to an overhaul during the year of the 'heat wave', OJ's aged engine was the cause for a number of mishaps, including an accident that resulted in the sinking of the Fulton Ferry. OJ's weakness and age has often placed him on the receiving end of jokes and insults from Star Tugs and Z-Stacks alike. For a period, he was the primary target of Burke and Blair, the evil-minded scrap dealers who attempted on a number of occasions to persuade Captain Star into selling OJ and his engine for a cheap price. But after OJ's quick-thinking prevented Ten Cents from having to enter quarantine, Captain Star sent the scavengers on their way with harsh words.
As the Star Fleet's 'wise elder', OJ possesses unbeatable wisdom. He has an extensive knowledge and experience of harbour life and manoeuvres, and because of this, Captain Star often places him in charge of large operations, such as ocean liner docking maneuvers. On various occasions, OJ has demonstrated his ability to devise swift and clever strategies to help himself and his fellow Stars out of predicaments. But despite his age and role as a 'wise elder', OJ does not stand for nonsense, and is quick to correct the younger tugs if they make mistakes. Despite his occasionally harsh approach, OJ cares for his brothers as a grandparent would for their grandchildren.
According to sources, OJ is voiced by British actor Timothy Bateson.
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