Sir Topham Hatt

Sir Bertram Topham Hatt is the controller of the North Western Railway and is known as the "Fat Controller".

Biography
Bertram Topham Hatt left school at 14 years old, and joined Swindon Engineering Works as an apprentice. 2 years later, after learning all there is to know about steam engines, he came back to the Island of Sodor, and worked as a railway engineer for one of the railway companies at the time. In time, his good work was noticed, and he eventually rose quickly in the company, being a director at an early age of a newly formed company called the "North Western Railway". His imposing appearance, no less than his firm but kindly handling of both engines and staff, earned him the affectionate nickname of "The Fat Controller".

In his youth, he was a Boy Scout. Prior to him becoming Controller of the North Western Railway, Bertram owned a Sentinel steam lorry named Elizabeth, who notes that he was not the best driver. When he was a young man, Edward always took him aboard an old coach on his birthday. He also built the Coffee Pots some time prior to Thomas arriving on Sodor. Sir Topham later received his knighthood for his services to the railway industry.

Sir Topham Hatt married Lady Amanda Hatt. He has 2 children, Charles & Barbara Jane, and is the grandfather of Stephen and Bridget Hatt. He has a sister, Claire Hatt and his mother is Beatrice Dowager Hatt.

As well as owning the railway, he owns a cat and a blue car and lives in a mansion somewhere on the outskirts of Wellsworth.