Sir Topham Hatt IV (Thomasfan9)

Sir Richard Topham Hatt (born June 15, 1972) is the current CEO, or "Fat Controller" of the North Western Railway. He assumed the position on January 1, 2013, after his father, Stephen's retirement.

Biography
Richard was born at Hatt Manor, just outside of Wellsworth. He was one of three children, the other two being Charles (born 1974) and Emily (born 1977). Charles was not interested in becoming the controller; he went to the United States to work for Microsoft. Therefore, Richard was destined to become the controller. As a child he enjoyed the railway very much and traveled almost everywhere on it with his father. Richard's favorite railway on the Island was the Skarloey Railway as the scenery was spectacular. After graduating from university in 1992, he worked as a steam engine driver, mainly operating Henry or James. He married his university friend Thelma Silver in 1998 and had three children. At their wedding, his father Stephen was supposed to help make the cake but ended up eating it. Richard was the stationmaster of Crosby and then Wellsworth. During this time, he became obese, like his father. Stephen Hatt announced his retirement in 2000 due to health problems at the age of 58. Richard was immediately voted in by the railway board and took his fathers place on January 11, 2000. So far, Richard's control has been generally trouble free. He managed the Railway until 2015. He announced his retirement on January 2, 2015. So, his son, Ernie, took over.

Engines Acquired During Tenure

 * Diesel 10 (temporarily) (2020)
 * 'Arry and Bert (2004)

Season 1

 * Important Jobs (cameo)

Season 3

 * The Tea Train (cameo)

Voice Actors
Thomas1Edward2Henry3: Episode I-Present. (Will always voice him).