Toby

Toby is a steam tram engine

Bio
Toby and his siblings were built by Crovan's Gate in 1885 for mixed-traffic work on the Ulfstead Tramway. They worked the line for many years and was well respected by the people on the line. However, in the '30s the tramway was on the decline and they began having less and less work to do. One day, he met a nice stout gentleman and his family, they liked Toby and had fun with him on their little vacation. They were all sad on the last day and hoped to see each other again. Unfortunately, the tramway finally closed in January of 1939 and Toby was shut up in the shed. The next day, the doors were opened and was surprised to learn the stout gentleman was the controller of NWR and purchased Toby and his tramway. However, Toby was transferred to Ffarquhar where he was to take stone trains from the quarry to the junction, as well as light passenger trains. Even though Toby misses his old line sometimes he still enjoys working at Ffarquhar with his friends Thomas and Percy.

Personality
Toby is old, but wise, hardworking and knowledgeable. He knows his way around and is often in charge when Thomas is away. He is also savvy enough to control the trucks. However, his advanced age and design mean that he is weaker than the other engines. While Toby is always ready to work hard without any fuss, he can be a bit temperamental sometimes, especially when young and inexperienced engines who are full of themselves make things difficult for him. However, work at the quarry line often soothes off his moods without any cause of grief to anyone, except of course his old faithful coach, Henrietta. He likes animals, sheep in particular and is an expert at shooing them away. He can be very insecure about his age and doesn't like it when other engines tease him about it. Even though Toby is old, he is very hardworking and has proved himself to be an asset to the railway.

Trivia

 * Toby sideplates has blue instead a grey.