Oliver

Oliver is a passenger engine that works on the North Western Railway. He is the number 11 and has full intent of making a name for himself.

Biography
Oliver was built in 1934 and worked on the Great Western Railway until it was absorbed into British Railways in 1949. He continued to work on his small branchline until dieselization started to take effect. His branchlines was one of the first to start using diesels. They proved to be a success and Oliver found many of his friends and family being sold for scrap. Oliver knew that his time on Earth was far from done, so in 1957, he coupled up to a brakevan he'd met several years prior, Toad, and went off on a voyage for refuge. They soon learned of a small private railway on the Island of Sodor called the North Western Railway, and they journeyed to Sodor. Oliver made it as far as Barrow-In-Furness in November 1959 before he ran out of coal and water and was infiltrated by diesels.

He was taken to Barrow's Scrapyard where he stayed for nearly a month until Douglas found him. Douglas, despite being in hot water himself, agreed to rescue Oliver and bring him to Sodor. However, the two were found by Dodge and he chased them all the way to Knapford. Oliver had been given coal and water from Douglas' tender and was able to outrun Dodge, but the two were forced to witness Dodge bumping into Duck and Splatter causing the three of them to crash into the burning sheds. Oliver then assisted in helping stop Diesel 10. He returned to Knapford and was purchased by Sir Charles Topham Hatt and given the Number 11.

Personality
Oliver is a very conceited, arrogant engine who thrives to make a name for himself. His grit and determination make him a very strong asset to any railway. With immense speed and strength, Oliver longs for crowds of fans and thousands of people singing his praises. He often feels he isn't appreciated for his efforts and bravery. In Season 2, he will likely put his strengths to the test to try and earn the respect of the other engines.

Basis
Oliver is based on a GWR Class 14XX tank engine, particularly the one numbered 1436.

Livery
Oliver is painted apple green with yellow stripes and a small GWR logo on each side. He also has his number on his side near his cab.

Season 1

 * Sodor Then and Now 9: The Caledonian Engines (S1, E9)
 * Sodor Then and Now 10: Boomer's Reign (S1, E10)

Trivia

 * Oliver was initially going to appear at either the end of Season 2 or Early Season 3, but was brought in much earlier so that his arc could begin much earlier.
 * Oliver arrives on Sodor in 1959 rather than 1967.
 * Oliver's escape only lasts two years rather than the supposed 4 in the books.