The Fat Controller

The Fat Controller, also know as Great Leader, is the dictator of the North Western Railway.

About
The Fat Controller is the choo choo slave driver of the North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor. His job is to beat the engines into submission should they get out of line. He has no favourite engines and treats them all as property. He does not hesitate to beat any of the engines if they should get out of line. Sir Topham Hatt I was referred to as 'The Fat Director' until James' accident. There have been three Fat Controllers, all from the same family:

Sir Topham Hatt I (1880-1956)

Sir Charles Topham Hatt II (1914-1997)

Sir Steven Topham Hatt III (1941-present)

Appearances

 * Season 1 - Caledonian Past, Crash and Burn, Green Paint with Red Stripes, Clay Pits, Sir Handel's TV Train (not seen)

Voice Actor

 * Ffarquhar Engine Productions