Norbert

Norbert (Nemo) Is an LMS 8f steam locomotive on the Woodhead line (Woodhead number 00006, LMS 8021, BR 48021) he is painted in BR unlined black and is the principle heavy freight loco of the line.

Bio in the Woodhead line series
Norbert was one of the earliest 8f's built at Crewe in the mid 1930's  and spent much of his early working life in the area until the end of the second world war. Under BR ownership he was transferred to Sheffield where he began working on the Woodhead line. By the mid 1960's with steam being phased out in most regions, he volunteered for the Strategic Steam Reserve and was consequently stored indefinitly in Penistone tunnel, until being discovered by Timothy in 1983. It was later revealed that his old shed mate from Crewe (Mike) had been exported to Egypt during the war and had unfortunatly lost his life during transit when his ship (SS Thistlegorm) was sunk. This affected Nemo deeply as his fate had remained unknown for 40 years, but ultimatly was glad to know the truth and was able to move on.

Persona
Norbert is a hard working and pragmatic engine with a no nonsense attitude, though he is very friendly and well respected by the rest of the fleet. Despite his gruff Yorkshire demenour, Norbert can show a sensitive side and often breaks up arguements between other engines. He is close friends with fellow goods loco's Nigel and William.

Voice actors
Robert Jones - Current voice actor

Trivia
- The fate of 8021 remains unknown, but did not pass into BR ownership