Timothy

Timothy is a Class J94 saddle tank, and a founding member of the Woodhead lines fleet of engines, he wears BR (Later LNER) unlined black liveries (Woodhead number 0003, LNER 8030, BR 68030).

Bio in The Woodhead line Series
Timothy was built at Hunslet in 1944 and spent his early working life at the Welsham and Carnlow Bridge Railway in Wales, in 1947 he was involved in an accident which resulted in the scrapping of his best friend and mentor; Stan (A veteran B12).

Ridden with guilt; He was sold back to the LNER shortly after and continued working in the North East until withdrawal in 1962.

20 years on he was found derelict in a siding and about to be cut up, but fortunately had already been purchased by Edwin Salmon who arrived just in time to inform the scrappers, he was promptly transported to Sheffield for restoration.

For the first several months, he worked as the station pilot at Sheffield, but was soon assigned to the branch line that runs between Penistone and Wath.

Persona
Timothy is a chirpy and keen engine who always strives to be useful. After his experiences on the W&CBR he has always aspired to be a “Great Shunter” to honour the memory of his late driver; Matt.

Appearances
Timothy has had many appearances since the beginning of the series:

Series 1 Episode 1: A pleasant surprise

Series 1 Episode 2: One small problem

Series 1 Episode 3: Double trouble

Series 1 Episode 5: Timothy and the Penistone tunnels

Series 1 Episode 6: A new friend

Series 1 Episode 7: A dangerous position

Series 1 Episode 10: Christmas, 1983

Easter special: Timothy

Voice actors
Christopher Lopo - current voice actor

Trivia
-The real engine that wore Timothy’s number was withdrawn from service on 30.4.1962 and cut up on 31.10.1962

-His last shed code was 17D Rowsley