Roberta (Bobbie)

Mother

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

Peter

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

Phyllis

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

Perks

Perks, the railway porter, becomes a trusted friend to Bobbie, who often seeks his advice and company.

Jim

Jim is a young man injured in a railway tunnel whom Bobbie helps rescue, leading to a grateful friendship.

Father

Father is a devoted parent to Bobbie, and her memories of him are filled with love and longing.

Mother

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

Peter

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

Mother

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

Peter

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

Phyllis

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

Phyllis

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

The Railway Children

The eldest child, thoughtful and observant, she takes on a nurturing role and is deeply affected by the family's change in circumstances.

The Beginning of Things

The eldest child, thoughtful and observant, she notices her mother's distress and tries to comfort her.

Peter's Coal-Mine

Acts as a peacemaker, defends Peter to the Station Master, and helps light the fire at Three Chimneys.

The Old Gentleman

Acts as head-nurse when Mother is ill, shows understanding of Mother's sadness, and mediates between Peter and Phyllis.

IV: The Engine-Burglar

Accidentally becomes an 'engine-burglar' by climbing into a moving train's cab; learns about engine mechanics and makes friends with the crew.

Prisoners and Captives

Shows compassion by offering her handkerchief and holding the stranger's hand; insists on helping him.

Saviours of the Train

Leads the effort to save the train by waving flags, faints from exhaustion and relief.

For Valour

Shows deep empathy and silent support for Mother's unhappiness; takes the lead in asking the Old Gentleman for help with the Russian refugee.

The Amateur Firemen

First to spot the fire and rush to alert the bargewoman; rescues the baby and later nurses it.

The Pride of Perks

Takes the lead in organizing the birthday surprise for Perks, showing empathy and concern for his feelings.

The Terrible Secret

Discovers the terrible secret of her father's imprisonment and struggles to cope with the knowledge while maintaining her composure.

The Hound in the Red Jersey

Discovers the secret of her father's imprisonment and writes to the Old Gentleman for help; later leads the rescue mission into the tunnel.

What Bobbie Brought Home

Stays with the injured Jim, tends to his leg, and comforts him in the dark tunnel.

The Hound's Grandfather

Leads the tying-up of Peter to stop his gruesome talk; receives private hope from the Old Gentleman about Father's innocence.

The End

Senses something significant is about to happen; feels restless and seeks solitude; goes to the station to talk to Perks.