Arthur Slugworth

Arthur Slugworth was the Head of the First National Bank of of Sodor.

Birth
Slugworth was born in Berlin, Germany on December 5th, 1926. His parents deemed him unfit, and he was dumped into the Berlin sewers on December 24th, 1926. Because of this, Slugworth spent most of his time underground, in sewers and under bridges.

Later Life
Slugworth was the head of Nazi finances from 1936-1945. After WWII, he was banished from Germany, and was forced to move to the Island of Sodor.

These
On 15 February 1971, Slugworth opened the first National Bank of Sodor. Up until then, the Island of Sodor had been using British pounds and Swiss francs, however Slugworth introduced a new currency to the island, These. The new currency was introduced in one day, with all old currency deemed worthless that same day.

Cause of death
Arthur Slugworth died on 8 March 2004 while attempting the splits at B&Q. He landed awkwardly on an upright toilet plunger which had been placed in the aisle by a careless worker.