Toby the Tram Engine

Toby the Tram Engine was first published in 1952. It was written by the Reverend W. Awdry and illustrated by C. Reginald Dalby.

=Stories=

Toby and the Stout Gentleman
Toby is a tram engine who works a tramway with his coach, Henrietta. One day, in a village, a stout gentleman (the Fat Controller) and his grandchildren notice Toby. Although Toby is offended when Bridget, the stout gentleman's granddaughter, calls him "electric", he is cheered up after giving them a ride and the stout gentleman thanks Toby. They come for a fortnight, then leave. Months pass, and Toby's line eventually closes down. But, next morning, Toby is woken with a surprise when his crew recieve a letter from the stout gentleman. ..

Thomas in Trouble
Thomas is bringing some trucks down from the Quarry when he surprises a policeman, who tells him he is breaking the law by going across a public road without cowcatchers and sideplates. Thomas is upset, and the Fat Controller has to leave his breakfast to talk to the policeman, who, along with several other policeman, tell him they cannot change the law. A comment by Thomas makes the Fat Controller remember his holiday, and a certain tram engine. A few days later, Toby arrives to help at the Quarry, and after he scares the policeman he and Thomas become friends.

Dirty Objects
James makes fun of Toby and Henrietta for having shabby paint. When Toby makes a snide comment about bootlaces, James huffs off to get a "slow goods" train. He bumps the trucks so badly they decide to pay him out.

Mrs. Kyndley's Christmas
=Featured Characters=
 * Toby
 * Henrietta
 * Thomas
 * James
 * Percy
 * Annie and Clarabel