Stationmasters are railway staff who are in charge of the various railway stations. The stationmasters ensure that the stations are running efficiently.
This page is for the stationmasters who have appeared in The Railway Series.
Notable Stationmaters[]
The following stationmasters have their own separate pages:
The Knapford Stationmater[]
The Knapford Stationmaster is in charge of Knapford. When Thomas and Bertie were about to have a race, the stationmaster told them when to go.
Kevin Volley became stationmaster of Knapford in 1956, and remained there until his appointment as stationmaster of Cronk in 1960.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series[]
- Tank Engine Thomas Again - Thomas and Bertie (not seen)
- Troublesome Engines - Tenders and Turntables (cameo)
The Tidmouth Stationmaster[]
The Tidmouth Stationmaster is in charge of Tidmouth.
Biography[]
When Gordon, Henry and James went on strike, The Tidmouth stationmaster informed Sir Topham Hatt about the situation and the complaints from the passengers. Sir Topham Hatt told the Tidmouth stationmaster to quieten the passengers while he went to speak to Henry.
Uniform[]
The Tidmouth stationmaster's uniform consists of blue trousers, a black tie and a white shirt with a blue overcoat over it. He wears a blue peaked cap with a black brim and a gold plate on the front.
Appearances[]
Trivia[]
- His role in the story Trouble in the Shed was taken by the first Knapford stationmaster in the televised adaption of the story.
The Ffarquhar Stationmaster[]
The Ffarquhar Stationmaster is in charge of Ffarquhar.
Biography[]
Kevin Volley became stationmaster of Ffarquhar in 1936, and presumably remained there until his appointment as stationmaster of Knapford in 1956.
In 1960, after a careless cleaner had meddled with Thomas' controls, Thomas started moving and crashed into the dining room of the Ffarquhar Stationmaster's House, where the then stationmaster was having breakfast with his family. The stationmaster then grimily went outside to shut off steam from Thomas.
Uniform[]
The Ffarquhar stationmaster's uniform consists of black trousers, a black tie and a white shirt with a black waistcoat over it.
Appearances[]
The Railway Series[]
- Tank Engine Thomas Again - Thomas Goes Fishing (mentioned)
- Branch Line Engines - Thomas Comes to Breakfast (does not speak)
Companion Volumes[]
- 1985 - Thomas Comes to Breakfast
Trivia[]
- His role in the story Thomas Comes to Breakfast was taken by the Tidmouth stationmaster in the televised adaption of the story.
Gallery[]
The Devil's Back Stationmaster[]
The Devil's Back Stationmaster is in charge of Devil's Back.
Biography[]
When No. 6 arrived at Devil's Back with the "Truck", the stationmaster informed them that they were clear to proceed and then told them about the gale that would be arriving. When the stationmaster went inside to set the points, he got a telephone call and told No. 6's crew that they could discuss inside.
Appearances[]
Galahad Qualtrough[]
Galahad Qualtrough was the stationmaster at Ulfstead Road.
Biography[]
In the 1890s, a troupe of cows belonging to local cattleman Josh Herder would often stray onto Ulfstead Road station premises during traffic jams on the bridge nearby. This would always anger Galahad Qualtrough, who would ask Josh Herder to round up his strays.[1]
Appearances[]
Other Stationmasters[]
Several other stationmasters have worked on the Island of Sodor.
Gallery[]
Official Description[]
From Official Media:[2]
| “ | Signalmen, Stationmasters, Inspectors and other railway officials, far too numerous to mention and sadly neglected as to their names, are recorded in the chronicles. They appear, do their duty, pass through and are never heard of again. Without them, of course, the railway could not function, so it is fitting therefore, that they should all have at least a general mention and recognition in these pages. | ” |
References[]
- ↑ "The Thomas the Tank Engine Man" p. 271
- ↑ RWS Sodor: Reading Between the Lines (2005)