Thomas (JamesIFan's version)

Thomas (formerly Timothy) is the main protagonist of Sodor Railways who is Mr. Eastern's first engine. He is used for a wide variety of tasks around Sodor.

Biography
Timothy was built as one of the E2s in 1915. However, L.B. Billington painted the number 0, and he named the engine "Timothy". He arrived on Sodor in 1916, after he arrived on Sodor, he scared Colin, who was still shunting.

After he scared Colin, Timothy was repainted silver with the number 0. That night, Timothy was pulling a passenger train, minutes later, Timothy fell off the cliff and the Old Controller and the passengers were killed.

After the accident, Timothy was repainted blue, with the number 9, and renamed "Thomas", and became a hero. In 1923, the Tidmouth, Wellsworth & Suddery Railways were seperated to become the LNER and the LMS, and Mr. Eastern and Mr. Midland became the controllers. Thomas was renumbered 1 because he's a leader.

In 1945, after the aftermath of World War II, Thomas was given his own branchline.