Stephen

Stephen is owned by Sir Robert Norramby and is one of the oldest engines on Sodor.
==Bio==
Stephen was built in 1829 by Robert Stephenson and competed in a series of races called the Rainhill Trials against Novelty, Sans Pareil, and The Horse and Cart, which he ended up winning. Newer engines may be faster and stronger than Stephen, but what he lacks in terms of strength or speed, he makes up for with his positive spirit, sense of humour, and knowledge. He used to work at docks and in mines, but was eventually abandoned until Sir Robert Norramby discovered him. Stepehen was sent to the Sodor Steamworks to be repaired, now he works as a tour-guide at Ulfstead Castle where he can often be seen pulling an open-topped carriage.
He was once trapped in Ulfstead Mine where he discovered Godred MacHarold's long lost crown in time for the opening of the castle. As a reward for finding the crown Stephen was given a new funnel. Stephen gave Percy a lucky horseshoe when he was having bad luck. Once, as he was taking tourists across the island, Stephen noticed that the Sodor Suspension Bridge was falling apart. He got his passengers to safety, then managed to stop Gordon and the express from crossing the bridge, seconds before the bridge collapsed.
After the party that was held at Ulfstead Castle after Glynn's restoration, Stephen became jealous of Glynn because he believed the Earl had a new favorite engine. He later challenged the coffee pot to a race to Knapford Station. The race ended in a tie and Sir Topham Hatt was upset with the delays the two had caused on The Main Line due to their slow race. However, the Earl had agreed to the race with Sir Topham as promotion for the new railway museum he was opening. Both engines then became friends and would be star attractions at the museum.
Stephen was present at the The Great Railway Show But he wasn't competing instead he took a Brass Band and other visitors around the railway show yard as the show was taking place and led the Best Decorated Engine Parade.
==Gallery==
Pre-Restoartion Stephen.png|Stephen before restoration
Stephen's old funnel.png|Stephen with his old funnel
Stephen new funnel.png|Stephen with his new funnel
Category:The Estate Railway
Category:Steam Engines
Category:Tender Engines