Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants

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Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants
Background Information
First Appearance	The Sad Story of Henry (Blond-haired; 1984) Thomas and the Special Letter (Brown-haired; 1995)
Last Appearance	The Great Little Railway Show (2020)
Creator(s)	David Mitton
Voice Actors
UK Voice Actor	Keith Wickham (2014)
US Voice Actor	Glenn Wrage (2014)
Character Overview
Gender	Males
Country of Origin	Island of Sodor
Affiliation	North Western Railway Sir Topham Hatt
Biographical Background
Occupation	Assistants

Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants are two valets dressed in blue uniforms whom Sir Topham Hatt is often accompanied by.

Biography

Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants are men who are often seen helping Sir Topham Hatt when he is working. Various men appear with him, but the two that mainly appear is a man with blonde hair and a man with brown hair.

Personalities

Sir Topham Hatt’s two valets are stoic and silent. They do not talk, nor do they ever appear out-of-uniform. Generally, they are inclined to display emotions akin to that of Sir Topham Hatt, but both have shown a humorous side, such as smirking at each other or exchanging smug looks when Sir Topham Hatt or someone else does something odd or humorous. While the two are never seen speaking to each other, they have shown apt teamwork skills and compatibility when working together, even in physically strenuous situations. While it is not known where they live or what they do in their off-time, since they are seen with Sir Topham Hatt around the clock, it is safe to say they live near the Hatt residence to be on call for duty.

Attire

The two men wear the standard Stationmaster uniform, they have blonde and brown hair respectively, the blonde man has light blue eyes, while the other has dark brown eyes.

Appearances

• Television Series

The Blond-haired Assistant Thomas & Friends Series 1 - The Sad Story of Henry (cameo) Series 4 - Thomas and the Special Letter (cameo) Series 10 - Big Strong Henry (cameo), Sticky Toffee Thomas (cameo) and Topped Off Thomas (cameo) Series 11 - Thomas and the Storyteller (cameo), Dream On (cameo), Dirty Work (cameo), Gordon and the Engineer (cameo), Thomas and the Spaceship (cameo), Henry's Lucky Day (cameo), Thomas and the Lighthouse (cameo), Smoke and Mirrors (cameo), Don't be Silly, Billy (cameo), Edward and the Mail (cameo), Toby's Triumph (cameo), Thomas in Trouble (cameo), Thomas and the Stinky Cheese (cameo) and Percy and the Left Luggage (cameo) Series 12 - Thomas and the Billboard (cameo), Steady Eddie (cameo), Rosie's Funfair Special (cameo), Henry Gets It Wrong (cameo), Heave Ho Thomas! (cameo), Toby's Special Surprise (cameo), Excellent Emily (cameo), Saved You! (cameo), Tram Trouble (cameo), Gordon Takes a Shortcut (cameo), The Man in the Hills (mentioned), Thomas Puts the Brakes On (cameo), Percy and the Bandstand (cameo) and Best Friends (cameo) Series 13 - Creaky Cranky (cameo), The Lion of Sodor (cameo), Tickled Pink (cameo), Slippy Sodor (cameo), The Early Bird (cameo), Play Time (cameo), Time for a Story (cameo), Percy's Parcel (cameo), Toby's New Whistle (cameo), A Blooming Mess (cameo), Thomas and the Runaway Kite (cameo), Steamy Sodor (cameo), Splish Splash Splosh (cameo), The Biggest Present of All (cameo), Snow Tracks (cameo), Henry's Good Deeds (cameo) and Hiro Helps Out (cameo) Series 14 - Thomas' Tall Friend (cameo), James in the Dark (cameo), Pingy Pongy Pick Up (cameo), Charlie and Eddie (cameo), Toby and the Whistling Woods (cameo), Henry's Health and Safety (cameo), Pop Goes Thomas (cameo), Thomas in Charge (cameo), Being Percy (cameo), Thomas' Crazy Day (cameo), Merry Winter Wish (cameo), Thomas and the Snowman Party (cameo), Jumping Jobi Wood! (cameo), O the Indignity (cameo), Jitters and Japes (cameo) and Henry's Magic Box (cameo) Series 15 - Gordon and Ferdinand (cameo), Toby and Bash (cameo), Emily and Dash (cameo), Edward the Hero (cameo), James to the Rescue (cameo), Henry's Happy Coal (cameo), Let it Snow (cameo), Spencer the Grand (cameo), Stop That Bus! (cameo), Stuck on You (cameo), Wonky Whistle (cameo), Percy the Snowman (cameo), Tree Trouble (cameo) and Fiery Flynn (cameo) Series 16 - Race to the Rescue (cameo), Express Coming Through (cameo), Flash Bang Wallop! (cameo), Thomas and the Rubbish Train (cameo), Percy and the Calliope (does not speak), Thomas and the Sounds of Sodor (cameo), Salty's Surprise (cameo), Sodor Surprise Day (cameo), Emily's Winter Party Special (cameo), Muddy Matters (cameo), Welcome Stafford! (cameo), and Happy Birthday Sir! (cameo) Series 17 - Calm Down Caitlin (cameo), Steamie Stafford (cameo), The Lost Puff (cameo), The Thomas Way (cameo), Away From the Sea (cameo), The Afternoon Tea Express (cameo) and No More Mr. Nice Engine (cameo) Series 18 - Signals Crossed, Duck in the Water (cameo), Duck and the Slip Coaches (cameo), Thomas the Quarry Engine (cameo), Thomas and the Emergency Cable (cameo), Spencer's VIP (cameo), Last Train for Christmas (cameo) and Emily Saves the World (cameo) Series 19 - Who's Geoffrey? (cameo), The Truth About Toby (cameo), Snow Place Like Home (cameo), Philip to the Rescue (cameo), Diesel's Ghostly Christmas (stock footage cameo) and Wild Water Rescue (cameo) Series 21 - Dowager Hatt's Busy Day (does not speak) and The Fastest Red Engine on Sodor (cameo) Series 24 - The Great Little Railway Show (cameo) Specials 2008 - The Great Discovery (cameo) 2009 - Hero of the Rails (cameo) 2010 - Misty Island Rescue (cameo) 2011 - Day of the Diesels (cameo) 2012 - Blue Mountain Mystery (cameo) 2014 - Tale of the Brave (cameo) 2015 - The Adventure Begins (does not speak) and Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (cameo) The Brown-haired Assistant Thomas & Friends Series 4 - Thomas and the Special Letter (cameo) Series 6 - Salty's Secret (cameo), Harvey to the Rescue (cameo), No Sleep for Cranky (cameo), Elizabeth the Vintage Lorry (cameo), The Fogman (cameo), It's Only Snow (cameo), Twin Trouble (cameo), The World's Strongest Engine (cameo), Percy and the Haunted Mine (cameo), Middle Engine (cameo), James and the Red Balloon (cameo), Jack Frost (cameo), Gordon Takes a Tumble (cameo), Percy's Chocolate Crunch (cameo), Buffer Bother (cameo), Thomas, Percy and the Squeak (cameo), Edward the Very Useful Engine (cameo) Series 10 - Toby's Afternoon Off (cameo), It's Good to Be Gordon (cameo), Toby's New Shed (cameo), Sticky Toffee Thomas (cameo), Topped Off Thomas (cameo) and Emily and the Special Coaches (cameo) Series 11 - Dream On (cameo), Hector the Horrid! (cameo), Thomas and the Spaceship (cameo), Henry's Lucky Day (cameo), Thomas and the Lighthouse (cameo), Smoke and Mirrors (cameo), Thomas Sets Sail (cameo), Edward and the Mail (cameo), Toby's Triumph (cameo), Thomas and the Stinky Cheese (cameo) and Percy and the Left Luggage (cameo) Series 12 - Thomas and the Billboard (cameo), Steady Eddie (cameo), Rosie's Funfair Special (cameo), Henry Gets It Wrong (cameo), Heave Ho Thomas! (cameo), Toby's Special Surprise (cameo), Excellent Emily (cameo), Saved You! (cameo), Tram Trouble (cameo), Gordon Takes a Shortcut (cameo), Thomas Puts the Brakes On (cameo), Percy and the Bandstand (cameo) and Best Friends (cameo) Series 13 - Creaky Cranky (cameo), The Lion of Sodor (cameo), Tickled Pink (cameo), Slippy Sodor (cameo), The Early Bird (cameo), Play Time (cameo), Time for a Story (cameo), Percy's Parcel (cameo), Toby's New Whistle (cameo), A Blooming Mess (cameo), Thomas and the Runaway Kite (cameo), Steamy Sodor (cameo), Splish Splash Splosh (cameo), The Biggest Present of All (cameo), Snow Tracks (cameo), Henry's Good Deeds (cameo) and Hiro Helps Out (cameo) Series 14 - Thomas' Tall Friend (cameo), James in the Dark (cameo), Pingy Pongy Pick Up (cameo), Charlie and Eddie (cameo), Toby and the Whistling Woods (cameo), Henry's Health and Safety (cameo), Pop Goes Thomas (cameo), Victor Says Yes (cameo), Thomas in Charge (cameo), Being Percy (cameo), Thomas' Crazy Day (cameo), Merry Winter Wish (cameo), Thomas and the Snowman Party (cameo), Jumping Jobi Wood! (cameo), O the Indignity (cameo), Jitters and Japes (cameo) and Henry's Magic Box (cameo) Series 15 - Gordon and Ferdinand (cameo), Toby and Bash (cameo), Emily and Dash (cameo), Edward the Hero (cameo), James to the Rescue (cameo), Henry's Happy Coal (cameo), Let it Snow (cameo), Spencer the Grand (cameo), Stop That Bus! (cameo), Stuck on You (cameo), Wonky Whistle (cameo), Percy the Snowman (cameo), Tree Trouble (cameo) and Fiery Flynn (cameo) Series 16 - Race to the Rescue (cameo), Express Coming Through (cameo), Flash Bang Wallop! (cameo), Thomas and the Rubbish Train (cameo), Percy and the Calliope (does not speak), Thomas and the Sounds of Sodor (cameo), Salty's Surprise (cameo), Sodor Surprise Day (cameo), Emily's Winter Party Special (cameo), Muddy Matters (cameo), Welcome Stafford! (cameo), and Happy Birthday Sir! (cameo) Series 17 - Calm Down Caitlin (cameo), Steamie Stafford (cameo), The Lost Puff (cameo), The Thomas Way (cameo), Percy's Lucky Day (cameo), No Snow for Thomas (cameo), Away From the Sea (cameo), The Afternoon Tea Express (cameo) and No More Mr. Nice Engine (cameo) Series 18 - Signals Crossed (cameo), Duck in the Water (cameo), Duck and the Slip Coaches (cameo), Thomas the Quarry Engine (cameo), Thomas and the Emergency Cable (cameo), Spencer's VIP (cameo), Long Lost Friend (cameo), Last Train for Christmas (cameo), Duncan the Humbug (cameo), Emily Saves the World (cameo) and Samson Sent for Scrap (does not speak) Series 19 - Who's Geoffrey? (cameo), The Truth About Toby (cameo), Lost Property (cameo), Snow Place Like Home (cameo), Reds vs. Blues (cameo), Philip to the Rescue (cameo), Diesel's Ghostly Christmas (cameo) and Wild Water Rescue (cameo) Series 21 - Dowager Hatt's Busy Day (does not speak), The Fastest Red Engine on Sodor (cameo) and Terence Breaks the Ice Series 22 - Rosie is Red (cameo) Series 24 - The Great Little Railway Show (cameo) Specials 2009 - Hero of the Rails (cameo) 2010 - Misty Island Rescue (cameo) 2011 - Day of the Diesels (cameo) 2012 - Blue Mountain Mystery (cameo) 2014 - Tale of the Brave (cameo) 2015 - The Adventure Begins (does not speak) and Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (cameo)

Voice Actors

Blond Assistant:

• Keith Wickham (UK; Signals Crossed - DC Super Friends™ Minis Mash Ups Origin Story!)
• Glenn Wrage (US; Signals Crossed)
• Kunihiro Kawamoto (Japan; Percy and the Calliope)
• Mitsuhiro Sakamaki (Japan; Happy Birthday Sir!)
• Tokuyoshi Kawashima (Japan; Signals Crossed)

Brown-Haired Assistant:

• Rob Rackstraw (DC Super Friends™ Minis Mash Ups Origin Story!)
• Nobuaki Kanemitsu (Japan; Percy and the Calliope)

Trivia

• Concept art for the twelfth series episode, Saved You!, refers to the men as minders.
• In the sixteenth series episode, Percy and the Calliope, the Fat Controller's assistants are referred to as helpers.
• In the music video Down by the Docks, the Lighthouse Keeper is seen with one of their fifth series heads.
• The only time the blond assistant is observed to speak is in the eighteenth series episode, Signals Crossed.
• The only time the brown-haired assistant is observed to speak is in the twenty-first series episode, Terence Breaks the Ice.
• The brown-haired assistant has been shown driving Sir Topham Hatt's Car on several occasions. In addition to that, the blond assistant is the only other person besides the Fat Controller to be shown driving Winston.
• Following the twenty-first series, they no longer accompany Sir Topham Hatt.

Merchandise

• Lionel Trains

North Western Railway

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