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Toby The Tram EngineToby (voiced by Colm Feore) is a tram engine who works on the same branch line as Thomas the Tank Engine. He is a funny-shaped engine with cowcatchers and sideplates covering his wheels. Some say that he doesn't look like a steam engine at all. He doesn't mind this, just so long as nobody asks him if he's electric! His main job is taking stone to and from the quarry with his coach Henrietta, but he also helps with other jobs on the line (from collecting hay to shooing bulls off the line). He is old and wise, and is always willing to help other engines with the benefit of his experience. He is often the one responsible for resolving arguments between Thomas and Percy. He is equipped with a loud bell, but only has small tanks. For this reason, he is unable to make long journeys on his own, and needs help to do so. Toby and Henrietta used to work on a branch line called the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway. Unfortunately, buses and lorries arrived and took all their work, and so the branch line was doomed to close. But luckily a stout gentleman arrived on a holiday with his family. Toby thought the gentleman was very nice, but little did he know that it was none other than Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller. When Sir Topham needed an engine with cowcatchers and sideplates, he immediately arranged for Toby and Henrietta to come to Sodor. Toby was very grateful, and since then has more than proved his worth with his expertise in all branch line matters. Toby is a J70 class tram engine. His cowcatchers and sideplates allow him to run on roadside tramways, which other engines are not allowed to do. J70s were used for light duties, such as branch line work and dock shunting. External link: a fansite page on Toby the Tram Engine
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