Billy Twofeathers

Billy Twofeathers, the engineer of the Rainbow. He lives at Shining Time Station and also acts as a mechanic for the station (taking the role of Harry Cupper). His grandfather was William Twofeathers, who also worked at Shining Time. Billy is calm and wise.

Appearances
Billy Twofeathers appeared on Shining Time Station in the second, third seasons, Thomas and the Magic Railroad and The New Adventures of Shining Time Station.

Trivia

 * On Shining Time Station, Billy was played by [[Tom Jackson. In Thomas and the Magic Railroad, he was played by Russell Means.
 * In the Japanese dub of Thomas and the Magic Railroad, Billy was voiced by Kiyohiko Ozaki.
 * Rick Siggelkow stated in an interview that Billy's creation was partially inspired by his own Native American descent. He also stated that he saw Billy Twofeathers as a good role model for boys.
 * In the Family Specials, his nephew, Kit, is introduced.