Phyllis

Peter

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

Roberta (Bobbie)

Phyllis and Bobbie are sisters who share a warm, supportive relationship, with Bobbie often looking out for Phyllis.

Mother

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

Perks

Perks is a cheerful friend to Phyllis, often teasing her kindly and including her in activities.

Peter

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

Mother

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

Roberta (Bobbie)

Phyllis and Bobbie are sisters who share a warm, supportive relationship, with Bobbie often looking out for Phyllis.

Roberta (Bobbie)

Phyllis and Bobbie are sisters who share a warm, supportive relationship, with Bobbie often looking out for Phyllis.

Mother

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

Peter

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

Perks

Perks is a cheerful friend to Phyllis, often teasing her kindly and including her in activities.

Perks

Perks is a cheerful friend to Phyllis, often teasing her kindly and including her in activities.

The Railway Children

The youngest, imaginative and sometimes fearful, she joins her siblings in their railway adventures and shows a sweet, innocent nature.

The Beginning of Things

The youngest, well-meaning but sometimes clumsy, she falls into a puddle during the dark walk to the new house.

Peter's Coal-Mine

Expresses dismay at the lack of supper, supports Peter's plan, and helps tidy the dining room.

The Old Gentleman

Suggests waving to the Green Dragon to send love to Father, argues with Peter about coal, and learns about train couplings.

IV: The Engine-Burglar

Compares Mother to 'Avenging and Bright'; helps plan Bobbie's birthday surprise.

Prisoners and Captives

Makes imaginative comments about the weather; participates in the advertisement game and later listens to the story.

Saviours of the Train

Reconciles with Perks by hugging him; enjoys being a heroine after the train is saved.

For Valour

Participates in the award ceremony; brings tea to the Old Gentleman in a tin can; accidentally spills lemonade on her dress.

The Amateur Firemen

Helps pull Peter from the canal, holds the rescued baby, and suggests wearing red ribbons for future canal visits.

The Pride of Perks

Participates eagerly in the planning and is deeply upset when Perks reacts angrily.

The Terrible Secret

Goes to fetch the doctor for Peter and remains unaware of Bobbie's secret.

The Hound in the Red Jersey

Shows sympathy for Bobbie and later becomes frightened during the tunnel adventure.

What Bobbie Brought Home

Accompanies Peter to get help, despite her fear of the tunnel.

The Hound's Grandfather

Participates in tying Peter, breaks a cup while washing up, overhears Jim calling for his mother in the night.

The End

Suggests resuming waving to the train; has trouble with her bootlace and stocking suspender.