Peter

Roberta (Bobbie)

Peter and Bobbie have a close sibling relationship, marked by playful teasing and mutual loyalty.

Phyllis

Peter and Phyllis are siblings who share adventures and occasional squabbles, with Peter often taking a protective role.

Mother

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

Perks

Perks and Peter enjoy a friendly camaraderie, often working together on railway-related errands.

Roberta (Bobbie)

Peter and Bobbie have a close sibling relationship, marked by playful teasing and mutual loyalty.

Phyllis

Peter and Phyllis are siblings who share adventures and occasional squabbles, with Peter often taking a protective role.

Mother

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

Roberta (Bobbie)

Peter and Bobbie have a close sibling relationship, marked by playful teasing and mutual loyalty.

Mother

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

Phyllis

Peter and Phyllis are siblings who share adventures and occasional squabbles, with Peter often taking a protective role.

Perks

Perks and Peter enjoy a friendly camaraderie, often working together on railway-related errands.

Perks

Perks and Peter enjoy a friendly camaraderie, often working together on railway-related errands.

The Railway Children

The practical and adventurous middle child, he is excited by the railway and takes the lead in exploring their new surroundings.

The Beginning of Things

The middle child, practical and eager to be an engineer, he breaks his model engine and later questions the family's sudden change.

Peter's Coal-Mine

Devises the coal-mining plan to provide fuel for the family, is caught by the Station Master, and insists his actions are mining, not stealing.

The Old Gentleman

Collects engine numbers in a notebook, argues with Phyllis but reconciles, and fetches the doctor for Mother.

IV: The Engine-Burglar

Hugs the mended toy engine; participates in the confession to Mother about the gifts.

Prisoners and Captives

Uses his stamp collection to identify the stranger's nationality; asks practical questions about the story.

Saviours of the Train

Organizes the flag-waving plan and keeps his siblings safe on the line.

For Valour

Shares in the bravery award; gives a shy but heartfelt speech at the ceremony; supports Bobbie's request to the Old Gentleman.

The Amateur Firemen

Stands his ground against the bargeman, falls into the canal while rescuing the baby, and helps put out the fire.

The Pride of Perks

Proposes the idea of asking the village for contributions and keeps a list of gifts.

The Terrible Secret

Injures his foot with a rake but reassures Bobbie that it was not her fault, showing maturity and forgiveness.

The Hound in the Red Jersey

Notices Bobbie's distress but refrains from questioning; takes the lead in the tunnel rescue attempt.

What Bobbie Brought Home

Leads the rescue party, goes for help, and wakes the sleeping signalman.

The Hound's Grandfather

Teases his sisters with graphic descriptions of bone-setting, gets tied up, later discusses missing Father and wanting Jim to stay.

The End

Teases Phyllis about her bootlace; runs to wave at the 9:15; comments on the unusual waving from the train.