Oliver

Story

During his attempts to prove himself, Oliver will end up leaving a train of passengers behind, nearly being run off the rails by a runaway train, falling down a mine, being actually run off the rails the second time (just barely making it with only a few scratches), and then rescuing a runaway train, which rewards him with a mainline position for mixed work.

Personality

Oliver is adventurous, friendly and kind, always wanting to make sure things are done right. Despite this, deep down, Oliver is depressed and lonely, wishing he could do more, but feeling restricted by his weight. Oliver isn't very familiar with intimate acts, as his self-inflicted isolation prevents him from meeting new people, but he still yearns for a romantic relationship.

Appearance

Oliver is a short, chubby fox sporting blonde hair, orange fur and blue eyes. He's usually dressed in his driver's uniform, consisting of a blue button up, blue slacks, black dress shoes, and a leather-brimmed blue cap. He's quite chubby, and his clothes are awfully tight, especially around his huge belly. Oliver has quite a big belly, paired with chubby hips and a chunky rear, and his girth causes him to waddle. He's often quite self-conscious about his chubbiness, but he can't help but eat.

About Thomas

Thomas is an 0-6-0 E2 Class Tank Engine painted in a light blue livery with gold lining and a brass funnel cap. This particular build was a shy steamer, and wasn't quite made for pulling trains. Despite this, Oliver has always preferred to use it.

Job

Oliver works as a station pilot for the rail yard in Humphrey Station, using an 0-6-0 E2 Class Tank Engine saved from a scrapyard in 2017 by the man who owned the railway, Christopher R. Stanton, a middle-aged wolf with a stern voice and professional work ethic. Oliver often referrs to his engine using the name "Thomas". Being a station pilot usually means putting coaches and freight cars together, which are then pulled away by the others. Oliver loves his job, but yearns for something more: to leave the rail yard.

Memory

Oliver is an overweight furry fox who works on a railway somewhere in Eastern Europe, spending his time shunting trains and forcing food down his gullet, alongside his pet ferret, Percy, who accompanies him at all times. He ran away from his home at the age of 17, hoping to find a better place to call home. Oliver knows everything there is to know about railways. At least, he thinks he does, which sometimes will end up in a mishap. All he wants is someone who understands him, but has never been able to find anyone...