Stan

Stan is an LNER B12 steam locomotive (LNER 1501, BR 61501) who was based at the Welsham and Carnlow Bridge railway in the Woodhead line series. He is their principle passenger locomotive and fleet leader.

Bio in the Woodhead line series
Stan was a veteran of the Great Eastern Railway built in 1912. Not much is known about his history before joining the W&CBR in the 1940's. Despite his age and being generally deemed surplus to requirements on the LNER; Stan was a very reliable and capable engine and became the flagship of the line. In 1947 he was assisting a young Timothy on his first passenger run when the latter's brakes failed and the 2 loco's overran the final stop and crashed. Critically damaging Stan, who was subsequently scrapped, leaving Timothy stricken with guilt.

In 1962 as Timothy was sat in a scrapyard after withdrawal, Stan appeared in a vision to reassure the saddle tank that he would find a new home, before disappearing. Stan is later seen again wearing BR blue livery, it is uncertain whether he was saved, a ghost or just a figment of Timothy's imagination.

Persona
Stan is initially very strict and stern with the other 2 engines during his time on the W&CBR. But is still highly respected and seen as a mentor figure, especially by Timothy. After his death and the vision he appears in, his character has softened considerably and assures Timothy that the accident was not his fault and is now at peace.

Voice Actors
Timotej Gabriel Horvat - Current voice actor