Toby

    Toby    Toby is an old, brown steam tram.
 * Number: 7
 * Class: LNER J70 0-6-0
 * Built: 1914
 * Configuration: 0-6-0T
 * Arrived on Sodor: 1951

Bio
Toby was built by James Holden at GER's Stratford Works in Stratford, London, England in 1914 and originally lived at Great Yarmouth Docks, Norfolk with his brothers before working on an old tramway. In 1951, Toby came to work at the quarry on Thomas' Branch Line after his old railway in East Anglia closed, as it was found to be illegal for Thomas to go on the quarry tramroad without sideplates or cowcatchers.

Persona
When he was first introduced, Toby was old but hardworking and knew enough about running a branch line to justify running Thomas' with Thomas and Daisy after Percy's accident with the trucks. He is also savvy enough to control the trucks. However, his advanced age and design means that he is weaker than the other engines.

Appearances

 * Season 1 - James and the Important Passenger, The Fenlands Phantom, Grand Gordon, Happy New Year!, and Stafford and the Tunnel (cameo).