Drivers (RWS)

There are two types of drivers which specialise in operating engines, buses and many other vehicles.

Engine Drivers
"I'd never go without my driver. I'd be frightened."

- Toby

The engine drivers together with firemen, make up the crews that operate and maintain the engines on a railway. They keep their assigned engine in control and provide company, as well as a voice of reason when it is being difficult.

Uniform
A North Western Railway steam engine driver's uniform consists of dark blue trousers, a black tie, a white shirt with a blue jacket with light blue accents over it and a blue peaked cap. This dress code is the same for drivers on the Arlesdale Railway.

The drivers on the Skarloey Railway wear the same outfits but in grey instead of blue.

Trivia

 * To date, five drivers have been named:
 * Edward's is Charlie Sand.
 * Rheneas' is Peter.
 * Culdee's is Joe.
 * Stepney's is Jack Owen.
 * Bob and Dave the signalmen (sometimes double as drivers).
 * There have been complaints about the lack of female drivers. Mary Creagh, a Labour Front-bencher, has said it was a negative stereotype and says it will make women less likely to become train drivers if they are put off in their early years. She also criticised the lack of female characters. HiT Entertainment responded saying there has been a "historical imbalance", but that there will be more female characters/engines in the future. However, Nia's driver is the first female driver to be introduced in the television series.

Bus Drivers
"That will do, Bertie. A promise is a promise and we must keep it!"

- Bertie's driver

There are several bus drivers who work for Sodor Roadways. In the model series, they were commonly accompanied by bus conductors.

Uniform
A bus driver's uniform consists of a light blue jacket over a white shirt and a red tie, light blue trousers and a red flat cap with a black brim.

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