Jane Wilkinson

Jane Mary Wilkinson is the tea girl that works at the Model Engineers Society. She is in charge of all the catering and medical procedures. 
== Bio ==
Born May 1989, Jane is the only child of Barbra and Jim Wilkinson. Her relationship with her parents was often very limited as they were mostly away on business trips around the world. The only time she would see them would be around Christmas or at special family events. Jane spent most of her childhood living with her grandparents and took interest in their small baking business. At the age of 5, she was able to master at making all kinds of pastries and cakes. Jane studied Home Economics during her secondary school years and passed with high marks. She also succeeded in passing her first aid exam in 2004. 
When her grandfather died in 2008, Jane took time to care for her grieving grandmother until her death 6 months later. Jane moved to the town not far from the Model Engineers Society and applied for the same job her grandfather took when he worked for them. Her skills earned her place at the railway and was welcomed by everyone. 
But although she enjoys her work on the railway, Jane feels the urge of adventure and is sometimes jealous whenever she listens to the adventures some of the other members talk about while working on the railway. Jane often volunteers on various tasks with the exception of her skill with first aid. 
Jane is not afraid to speak her mind when it comes to issues that causes her grief or trouble. Many young members see Jane as a mother figure for she always looks out for everyone and is always ready to have a talk if anyone is having trouble over a cup of tea and a cream scone. 
== Relationship ==
Until she joined the Model Engineers Society, Jane never had a boyfriend nor had time to find one. Her time was always on her work and family so she didn't always get a chance to go out and hang out with friends. She was aware of the attention she was getting from the society's 2nd in command, Mark Carson, but for a while found him to be of a nuisance. Over time she found that he was indeed a charming person and after learning of his troubled past, took became more closer to him In the revised 2023 version of the story Snow Drifts, it is confirmed that both Mark and Jane are dating. 
== Taste for adventure ==
Although Jane mainly works in the catering department, she often helps out in various adventures that the stories are set around. Although her first aid skills proved useful, Jane sometimes feels left out as she's told that some of the more dire situations are too dangerous for her to be involved with. But that doesn't stop her from trying her hand at being a member of the team and never gives up on any task. 
== Appearance ==
Jane is 5ft 7inches tall. Her hair is a rich chocolate brown, tied in a high pony tail. 
Her eyes are turquoise blue. 
She wears a rose coloured t shirt and light blue jeans. Her shoes are violet and white trainers. 
She always wears the club's uniform of a sleeveless jacket with MES in gold stitching. 
Jane doesn't wear much jewellery but he does wear a golden chain necklace with a golden medallion. This was a present from her parents while visiting North America. She also wears a white beaded band watch on her left arm. 
Voice Actress 
From 2011-2012, Jane was voiced by a member of Michael White's family. 
From 2023 onwards she is voiced by Kirsty Wyn Edwards. 
== Trivia ==
* Jane is the first female character in the series. 
* Her original debut was meant to be in Pirates of the Railways, but was changed to On the Railways. 
* Her name is taken from late actress, Jane Freeman, best known for playing Cafe owner Ivy in BBC's Last of the Summer Wine. The surname Wilkinson is from a past member of the real Model Engineers Society who often made the tea for everyone.
* She is series creator Michael White's favourite character.
* In an old story it's revealed that Jane has an aunt, whom she has never met, living in America and is believed to be very tight with money for she sent Jane a torn handkerchief for her 21st birthday - which was really from a bed sheet sample book. It is unknown which side of the family the aunt is from.
* Jane can speak fluent Dutch & Irish.