Stepney

Stepney was saved from scrap by Rusty, and now he works on a distant branch line known as the Bluebell Railway. He wears the cheery yellow livery of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway.

Stepney loves long runs and even pulling trucks. This enthusiastic attitude, together with his friendliness, means that he is always a welcome visitor on the Fat Controller's railway. Although his main role was in the fourth season of the TV Series, he has occasionally visited since, working closely with Rusty and Edward, and occasional relief duties at the quarry.

Stepney is based on the real engine of the same name, an LB&SCR A1 Class 'Terrier' 0-6-0T tank locomotive.

Stepney also appears in Volume 18 of The Railway Series, Stepney The "Bluebell" Engine, as described here.

Stepney first appeared in season 4, but has not been seen since season 7.