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The following list of people and animals from ''Thomas & Friends'' describes the more notable people and animals that have appeared in the television series ''Thomas & Friends'' (along with ''The Railway Series'' books). The series features many fictional people and animals, including train drivers, footplate crews, workers and signalmen, who interact with the railway engine and vehicle characters and form the basis for many of the varying storylines.

Major and recurring characters

Sir Topham Hatt/The Fat Controller

Sir Topham Hatt (also known as "The Fat Controller") is the controller of the North Western Railway on the island of Sodor.''Thomas and Friends'' series 1, "The Sad Story of Henry" He sometimes works on the steam engines himself,''Thomas and Friends'' series 1, "Henry's Special Coal" and as a young man he drove a steam-powered lorry named Elizabeth.''Thomas and Friends'' series 6, "Elizabeth the Vintage Lorry" Perceptive and shrewd, he has used elaborate schemes to get to the bottom of a problem.''Thomas and Friends'' series 2, "Diesel's Devious Deed"''Thomas and Friends'' Series 2, "A Close Shave for Duck" He is known in the series for his catchphrases "You are a really useful engine" when he is proud of his engines and "You have caused confusion and delay" when one of his engines messes up on something. He also scolds his engines.

Lady Hatt

Lady Hatt is married to Sir Topham Hatt. Although her husband runs a railway, she likes a day out on a boat or in their car.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 5, "Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday"

Stephen and Bridget Hatt

Stephen Hatt and Bridget Hatt live on Sodor and regularly spend holidays with their grandparents, the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt. They spent a long holiday on Toby's old line. Stephen Hatt was excited when he first met Toby, but Bridget Hatt accidentally offended him by assuming he was an electric tram.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 1, "Toby the Tram Engine" Some time later, after Toby came to Sir Topham Hatt’s railway, the family traveled with Toby to an old castle and mine on a map the children found.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 5, "Toby's Discovery"

Farmer Finney

Farmer Finney is the driver of Terence the Tractor. He owns a battery farm near Hackenbeck. His name was revealed in the 1996 annual story "James Gets Cracking." He first speaks in the season 21 episode "Terence Breaks the Ice." His CGI model is retooled from the stout member of the Sodor Brass Band.

Mrs. Kyndley

Mrs. Kyndley is an elderly lady who lives near Thomas' Branch Line. While she was bedridden, an avalanche blocked the railway line by her house. By hanging a bright red dress from her window, she successfully stopped Thomas' train before it crashed. As a token of gratitude, Sir Topham Hatt paid for Mrs Kyndley to visit Bournemouth to get better. Years later, the other engines, hearing Thomas' story, wished to express thanks to Mrs Kyndley for helping the railway, and threw her a Christmas party at Tidmouth Sheds.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 1, "Thomas' Christmas Party" Percy's crew helped to gather a good luck package for her daughter's wedding: Old Slow Coach (something old), a new set of buffers (something new), a flatbed (something borrowed), and Thomas (something blue).''Thomas and Friends'' Series 5, "Happy Ever After" Once when her sister was unable to make a visit, Sir Topham Hatt went to great lengths to cheer Mrs. Kyndley up. She had a ride with Harold the Helicopter, then was taken by James to open the grounds at Harry Topper's Fair.''Thomas and Friends'' Season 5, "Make Someone Happy".

Jem Cole

Jem Cole is Trevor's driver, and helped save him from scrap when Edward found him.''Thomas and Friends'' Season 2, "Saved from Scrap" Jem Cole also does other mechanical work on Sodor, also restoring Elizabeth and the Refreshment Lady's Teashop.''Thomas and Friends'' Season 7, "The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop" Jem Cole has a love for old vehicles, and was a member of the party that went to rescue a lost engine called Duke.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 4, "Sleeping Beauty" He was one of Rheneas' passengers in a famous night that saved the narrow gauge railway.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 4, "Gallant Old Engine" His goat once caused delay for Percy, but ended up saving Maithwaite Station from a group of vandals.''Thomas and Friends'' Season 5, "Baa!" Jem's last mention by name was in series 7, in which he wore a suit and a derby, unlike his original, utilitarian look. He wasn't named again until season 20's "Three Steam Engines Gruff".''Thomas and Friends'' series 20, "Three Steam Engines Gruff"

The Vicar of Wellsworth

The Reverend is a vicar who lives at the Vicarage near Edward's Branch Line. When Trevor the Traction Engine was facing scrap, Edward and his crew pleaded to The Vicar for help. After a demonstration, The Vicar was able to purchase Trevor for an agreeable price, and gave him a new home at the Vicarage orchard. The Vicar regularly holds Sunday School outings,''Thomas and Friends'' Series 3, "Percy's Promise" fetes, and garden parties.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 7, "Best Dressed Engine" He often employs Jem Cole and Trevor to give rides at such holidays.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 3, "Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party" He keeps bees in the orchard and gives some of the honey to his friends. One time their hive broke while en route, and became a nuisance to James and his crew until they could return them to the orchard.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 3, "Buzz Buzz" The Vicar dresses in black with a wide-brim hat. In ''The Railway Series'', the character of The Vicar appears in the books ''Edward the Blue Engine'' and ''Thomas and the Twins''.

Farmer Trotter

Farmer Trotter is the owner of a pig farm. He also has sheep and bees. Farmer Trotter is good friends with Farmer McColl. He was one of the men that found Duke in series 4. His first speaking role was in series 7. Farmer Trotter has appeared in season 3 through 8, 10 through 14, 16 and 19. He was also mentioned in series 15 and 21, and has cameos in some films.

The Refreshment Lady

The Refreshment Lady sells tea and other refreshments to passengers on the Narrow Gauge Railway. She owns a shop at the bay called "Neptune's Refreshments." She was almost left behind once when Peter Sam rushed to the junction. She was angry at first, but forgiving when she learned that Henry had goaded him into rushing.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 4, "Peter Sam and the Refreshment Lady" Later, Peter Sam helped the Refreshment Lady to set up a new, mobile shop by restoring an old, disused coach.

Nancy

Nancy is a guard's daughter.

Tom Tipper

Tom Tipper is a postman.

Dowager Hatt

Dowager Hatt is Sir Topham Hatt's elderly mother, Lady Hatt's mother-in-law and Stephen and Bridget's great-grandmother, who had visited Sodor many times.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 9, "Thomas and the Birthday Picnic" On one visit, after a string of technical problems on the railway, her Dalmatian became frightened and ran away, spending a work day inside Thomas' cab. She decides after the incident to call him "Gremlin," for all the errors that had happened that day.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 5, "Gordon and the Gremlins" Since series 13, Dowager Hatt appears to live on Sodor. She was first seen in series 5, and has appeared in most seasons of the series ever since. She also appeared in ''Day of the Diesels'' and cameoed in ''Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure'' and The Great Race. A portrait of her appeared in ''The Adventure Begins''.

Old Bailey

Old Bailey is a fogman.

Jenny Packard

Jenny Packard (affectionally known as Miss Jenny) is an Irish woman who is the owner and leader of the Sodor Construction Company. She often works closely with the railways and her machines, "The Pack," are friendly towards the railway.''Thomas and Friends'' Season 6, "Jack Jumps In"''Thomas and Friends'' Series 6, "A Friend in Need" She has red hair and has a Land Rover.

The Foreman

The Foreman is Miss Jenny's second-in command and a member of the Sodor Construction Company.

Cyril

Cyril is a fogman who lives on Sodor in an old cottage in Misty Valley. When there is fog about, he puts detonators on the tracks to warn the engines about the fog. One time he was replaced by a foghorn, but saved the day when the foghorn caused a landslide, and made Thomas crash. Cyril was soon given the job back. He is the second fogman named in the TV series, after Old Bailey from series 5.

Farmer McColl

Farmer McColl lives and works on a farm in the countryside with many animals, including cows, chickens, sheep and pigs. Sometimes when there's bad weather on the island, he needs help from engines to keep his animals safe and healthy. Engines like Toby,''Thomas and Friends'' Series 6, "Toby Had a Little Lamb" Emily''Thomas and Friends'' Series 8, "Emily's Adventure" and Trevor have all helped Farmer McColl in some way for his animals. Once, Thomas the Tank Engine left a group of schoolchildren at his farm, and they spent the day learning about the animals.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 8, "Chickens to School" Farmer McColl was introduced in series 6.

Allicia Botti

Allicia Botti is a famous opera singer from Italy (a coloratura). Thomas is chosen to take her to perform at a concert. However, after finding a mouse inside Clarabel, she refuses to travel in the coach. She instead chooses Percy.''Thomas and Friends'' Series 6, "Thomas, Percy and the Squeak" Posters of her concerts are seen throughout the show.

Sodor Brass Band

The Sodor Brass Band are musicians who come to Sodor to perform. The engines transport them and enjoy their tunes, and they play wherever they are needed, such as Lady Hatt's birthday party. They also play music for the Sodor Circus. The Brass Band consists of 6 people, playing instruments like the trumpet, trombone, and the tuba.

The Duke and Duchess of Boxford

The Duke and Duchess of Boxford semi-regularly visit Sodor, and have their own private engine Spencer, who, on his first visit to Sodor, boasted to Gordon, but then ran out of water on Gordon's Hill. The Duke and Duchess later bought a holiday home on the Island, and had Edward take their furniture wagon, who beat Spencer to the house. The Duke and Duchess visit quite regularly to see the railway.

Lord Callan

Lord Callan is the Scottish-born lord (and owner) of Callan Castle and nearby surrounding land. He first appeared in series 7.

Mr. Percival/The Thin Controller

Mr Peregrine Percival (also known as "The Thin Controller") is the controller of the Skarloey Railway in the show. He is often found on his bike. He wears glasses and a bowler hat. In the US version, he is sometimes referred to as the Narrow Gauge Controller. Mr. Percival was introduced in series 9. In Series 10 he is featured with his unnamed wife.

The Mayor of Sodor

The Mayor of Sodor was first mentioned in series 7 and 8, before making his first appearance in series 9.

Sir Lowham Hatt

Sir Lowham Hatt is the Fat Controller's brother.

Mr. Bubbles

Mr. Bubbles is a clown famous for blowing very big bubbles and performing with very large balloons. Sometimes, during performances, he wears a hat that looks like a funnel Thomas once had to wear.''Thomas and Friends'' series 13, "Slippy Sodor"

Sir Robert Norramby

Sir Robert Norramby is the Earl of Sodor and the owner of Stephen, Millie, Glynn and Ulfstead Castle. His official title is Earl, although he is popularly called "The Duke of Sodor". In The ''Railway Series'', he succeeded to the title as a boy after his father was killed in the Second World War. In ''The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways'' he is termed Richard Robert Norramby. He opened the loop line to Lakeside on the Skarloey Railway. He returned to Sodor after traveling the world, to restore Ulfstead Castle and turn it into a visitor attraction.

Sailor John

Sailor John is Skiff's previous owner.

Captain Joe

Captain Joe is Skiff's present owner, and the lighthouse keeper at Arlesburgh Harbour, who made his debut in the series 20 episode "Blown Away". Following Sailor John's arrest, Captain Joe bought and now presently owns Skiff. In "Blown Away", he and Skiff once helped the residents of Arlesburgh to prepare for a storm.

Fergus Duncan/The Small Controller

Mr. Fergus Duncan (also known as "The Small Controller") is the controller of the 15-inch gauge Arlesdale Railway. He is taller than the Fat Controller and Mr. Percival.

The Thin Clergyman

The Thin Clergyman writes books. He is modeled after Wilbert Awdry. He first appeared in ''Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure''.

The Fat Clergyman

The Fat Clergyman takes photographs. His first appearance was in series 20. He also appears in series 21 and is modeled after Edwin Boston.

Willie

Willie is a farmer (and tractor driver) who works on a farm, near the 15-inch gauge Arlesdale Railway.

Ruth

Ruth is an inventor who made her debut in Series 24, where she brings technology to the fair on Sodor.
* Dominique Moore (UK/US: Series 24 onwards)

DVD live action segments

Mr. Arkwright

Mr. Arkwright is an engine driver and a close assistant to the Fat Controller. Introduced in the 2009 video "Team Up with Thomas," Arkwright presents live-action segments between the stories in which he instructs viewers to help him in a project, such as creating an engine out of cardboard boxes for The Fat Controller's grandchildren.Thomas and Friends: Team Up With Thomas
Thomas and Friends: Percy and the Bandstand
His office is located in the engine drivers' locker room at Knapford Station. Displayed inside the office are portraits of The Fat Controller and the engines.

Mr. Perkins

Mr. Gilbert Perkins (played by Ben Forster) is an engine driver who works on Sodor and is a good friend of Sir Topham Hatt. He has appeared in between stories on DVDs since 2010, showing the viewers how to make crafts like a cake that looks just like Thomas to dressing up to reading stories. In further appearances, he was shown reading ''Railway Series'' stories to the viewers and writing postcards in Mr Edwards' signal box. He hosted a version of ''Down at the Station'' titled ''Mr Perkins' Railway''.

References

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