Mother

Roberta (Bobbie)

Mother and Bobbie share a deeply affectionate and supportive bond, with Bobbie often acting as her mother's confidante and helper.

Peter

Mother is a caring and guiding figure for Peter, especially after the father's absence, fostering his sense of responsibility.

Phyllis

Mother is a gentle and nurturing presence for Phyllis, providing comfort and guidance.

Father

Father and Mother share a loving marriage, though separated by Father's wrongful imprisonment.

Roberta (Bobbie)

Mother and Bobbie share a deeply affectionate and supportive bond, with Bobbie often acting as her mother's confidante and helper.

Roberta (Bobbie)

Mother and Bobbie share a deeply affectionate and supportive bond, with Bobbie often acting as her mother's confidante and helper.

Peter

Mother is a caring and guiding figure for Peter, especially after the father's absence, fostering his sense of responsibility.

Phyllis

Mother is a gentle and nurturing presence for Phyllis, providing comfort and guidance.

Peter

Mother is a caring and guiding figure for Peter, especially after the father's absence, fostering his sense of responsibility.

Phyllis

Mother is a gentle and nurturing presence for Phyllis, providing comfort and guidance.

Father

Father and Mother share a loving marriage, though separated by Father's wrongful imprisonment.

The Railway Children

The resilient and loving mother who manages the household after the father's departure, writing stories to support the family and maintaining a cheerful front.

The Beginning of Things

The loving and resilient mother who writes stories and poetry for her children, but hides her sorrow after the father's departure.

Peter's Coal-Mine

Struggles with poverty, writes constantly, and tries to keep the children cheerful despite their circumstances.

The Old Gentleman

Falls ill with influenza, struggles with the cost of medicine, and allows the children to walk by the railway despite her fears.

IV: The Engine-Burglar

Angry and tearful upon learning the children asked strangers for gifts, but forgives them and writes a thank-you letter to the Old Gentleman.

Prisoners and Captives

Speaks French with the stranger, takes him home, and reveals his tragic past; her voice trembles with emotion.

Saviours of the Train

Writes letters to help the Russian find his family; cares for him and lends her watch to the children.

For Valour

Unhappy but not revealing the reason; Bobbie silently loves her more; she is praised by the Old Gentleman as a good woman for helping the Russian.

The Amateur Firemen

Anxious when children return late and wet, but proud of their bravery; shares memories of canal trips with Father.

The Pride of Perks

Supports the children's plan by allowing them to use the bun-day for Perks's birthday and offering to decorate the buns.

The Terrible Secret

Reveals her sorrow over the separation from Father and encourages the children to talk about him, sharing stories of their childhood.

The Hound in the Red Jersey

Comforts Bobbie after she learns the truth, explaining the false accusation and the evidence against Father.

The Hound's Grandfather

Nurses Jim, agrees to become matron of Three Chimneys Hospital, comforts Peter with a metaphor about God writing their story.

The End

Now has time for lessons and play; writes rhymes for the children; notices Bobbie's distress and lets her off lessons.