Vinnie is the main antagonist in the 2016 film Thomas & Friends: The Great Race, despite his small role. He is a streamlined North American steam engine who bullies smaller engines who get in his way by abusively pushing them around for his pleasure. He competed in the Great Railway Show for the Strongest Engine competition. His design is based off of the Canadian National Railway's U-4-a 4-8-4 6400. He is Philip's archenemy.