8783

    8783   8783 is an engine from the LNER.
 * Number: 8783
 * Configuration:4-4-0

Bio
8783 was around whilst Toby was working at Yarmouth Harbour as part of the LNER. It can be assumed he works on the main line.

Livery
8783 is painted green with "LNER" written on his tender in yellow.

Basis
8783 is based on a Holden-Designed Claud Hamilton locomotive, more specifically a D16.

Trivia

 * There actually was a No. 8783 on the London and North Eastern Railway. It was built in 1923 and was withdrawn in 1958.
 * 8783 has a nameplate on his splasher in the Railway Series, but the real No. 8783 didn't have a name.
 * There is a project to build a new D16 Class, run by the Claud Hamilton Locomotive Group. Interestingly, they have chosen to number the engine 8783 and the name "Phoniex".

Railway Series

 * Toby, Trucks and Trouble (cameo)