Glynn

Glynn is a "coffee pot" red engine who gives tours at Ulfstead Castle

Biography
Glynn was the original number one, built by Sir Topham Hatt himself. He used to work on the Ffarquhar branch line with the other "Coffee Pots". By the time Thomas had arrived, Glynn was the only one remaining and he was left rusting on a siding at Ffarquhar station, with ivy growing all over him. After meeting with and realising Thomas was the new number one, Glynn asked him to look after the branch line and wear the number with pride. During several decades, he was placed in siding to siding, until he was accidentally rediscovered by Marion. Worried that Glynn might be scrapped, Thomas moved Glynn to a carriage shed. The following day, Glynn was introduced to Sir Robert Norramby, who had him restored and put him to work at Ulfstead. Once Glynn was fully restored, he gave Sir Topham Hatt a ride up to Ulfstead Castle for the Earl's Christmas party. The next, the Earl showed Glynn around the estate. Worried that the Earl had a new favourite engine, Stephen challenged Glynn to a race to Knapford, with the loser having to leave the estate. Despite upsetting Sir Topham Hatt and delaying James and Gordon's trains, Glynn and Stephen became firm friends and the Earl explained his plans to have them work together with his upcoming railway museum project. Later on, Millie was given extra work for the day, and the Earl asked Stephen and Glynn to do some of her other duties. Glynn did his, but Stephen kept neglecting to do his, leading to a quarrel between him and Millie. Glynn encouraged Stephen to let Millie calm down before apologising to her; but the next day, when Stephen could not find Millie, he assumed she had run away and went to look for her, leaving Glynn to do all the work at the castle by himself until both Millie and Stephen returned.

Personality
Glynn is a jolly old engine. He is kind, friendly and he loves working hard. However, he sometimes has questioned his own purpose nowadays, since engines are now far bigger and stronger. Despite this, he has accepted his place as an irreplaceable historic figure on the railway. Along with his new position, he has developed a strong admiration and respect for history and its remaining standing figures like Stephen and frequently jokes about how old they are.

Trivia
Glynn is currently the second oldest engine in service, with the oldest being Stephen.