Toby the Tram Engine facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Toby the Tram Engine
Thomas & Friends character
The Toby's Tilting Tracks ride at Thomas Land in the United States
First appearance	Toby the Tram Engine (The Railway Series, 1952) "Toby and the Stout Gentleman" (Thomas (the Tank Engine) & Friends, 1984)
Created by	Rev. W. Awdry
Designed by	James Holden
Voiced by	Colm Feore (Thomas and the Magic Railroad) Ben Small (UK (2009–15)) Rob Rackstraw (UK (2015–present)) William Hope (US (2009–present)) Yasuhiko Kawazu (Japan (1990–2004 (S1-8))) Tomohiro Tsuboi (Japan (2005–present (S9 onwards)))
Number	7
Information
Gender	"Male"

Toby the Tram Engine is a beloved fictional character. He comes from The Railway Series books. These books were written by Reverend Wilbert Vere Awdry and his son, Christopher Awdry. Toby also appears in the popular TV show Thomas & Friends.

Toby is a special kind of train called a tram engine. He looks different from other engines. He has cowcatchers at the front. These are bars that push things off the tracks. He also has sideplates along his sides. These cover his wheels for safety. Toby is number seven on the North Western Railway. He works on the same Ffarquhar branch line as Thomas the Tank Engine.

Toby's First Adventures

Toby first appeared in the seventh book of The Railway Series. This book was called Toby the Tram Engine. It was published in 1952. After that, Toby appeared in many more books.

Toby in the Books

The second book that focused on Toby was Toby, Trucks and Trouble. This book was written by Christopher Awdry. It was the sixth book in his series.

Images for kids

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  Toby in CGI

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  Tóbi, the new M 06-401 railcar on the streets of Szokolya village

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  A Class J70 steam tram on the Wisbech and Upwell Tramway, early 1950s.

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  Replica Toby and Henrietta