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Ingenuity (Sodor)

**Ingenuity** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-fourth series.

## Plot

Thomas wants to perform opera like Lorenzo and Beppe, but finds it a lot more difficult than he first thought.

## Characters

* Duck
* Oliver
* Nia
* Diesel
* Philip
* Bert
* Rex
* Mike
* Toad
* Judy and Jerome
* Bertie
* Jack
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Wellsworth Stationmaster
* Edward (*cameo*)
* Stanley (*cameo*)
* Ryan (*cameo*)
* Norman (*cameo*)
* Winston (*cameo/not named; does not speak*)
* Slip Coaches (*cameo/not named: does not speak*)
* Alfie (*cameo*)
* Fergus Duncan (*cameo*)
* Jenny Packard (*cameo*)
* Gordon (*mentioned*)
* James (*stock footage*)
* Rosie (*stock footage*)
* Bulgy (*stock footage*)
* Bertie (*stock footage cameo*)

## Locations

* Island of Sodor
	+ The Little Western
	+ Bluff's Cove
	+ Gordon's Hill
	+ Arlesburgh West
	+ Arlesburgh West Shed
	+ Knapford Yards
	+ Vicarstown (*mentioned*)

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* Steven Kynman as Duck and Jack
* Joe Mills as Oliver and Toad
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Kerry Shale as Diesel
* Rasmus Hardiker as Philip
* Keith Wickham as Bert, Bertie, Sir Topham Hatt and the Wellsworth Stationmaster
* Tom Stourton as Rex
* Tim Whitnall as Mike and Jerome
* Teresa Gallagher as Judy
* Christopher Ragland as the Troublesome Trucks

### US and CAN

* Steven Kynman as Duck
* Joe Mills as Oliver and Toad
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Kerry Shale as Diesel
* Rasmus Hardiker as Philip
* Keith Wickham as Bert, Bertie, Sir Topham Hatt and the Wellsworth Stationmaster
* Tom Stourton as Rex
* Tim Whitnall as Mike and Jerome
* Teresa Gallagher as Judy
* Christopher Ragland as the Troublesome Trucks
* David Menkin as Jack

## Trivia

* At the end of the episode, Thomas mentions the events of the twenty-first series and the twenty-third series episodes, The Fastest Red Engine on Sodor and Free the Roads. Stock footage from both episode were also used.
* A reference to the third series episode, Oliver Owns Up is made.
Lorenzo

**Lorenzo**is an Italian tender engine from Verona that will appear in Series 23. He has a coach named Beppe.

## Biography

### Thomas and Friends

Lorenzo is a vintage locomotive. He was once a fast and impulsive engine, but in a bid for notoriety and desperate to find treasure, he would rush into archaeological digs without taking the time to understand his surroundings - which led to him being trapped in a disused dig... until Thomas rescues him! He loves the sound of his own voice and being the center of attention, especially while singing operatic ditties with his small coach, Beppe. Whilst his speaking voice may be deep, Lorenzo has a classical tenor singing voice.

## Technical Details

### Basis

Lorenzo is based on an FS Class 743. The sandbox in front of his dome is based off of that on the Class 623.

### Livery

Lorenzo is painted ultramarine blue with red wheels and brass boiler bands. His cab and tender are decorated with red and gold stripes, similar to a music staff. His cab is also decorated with gold treble clefs on either side, and blue nameplates.

## Appearances

### Television Series

* **Series 23** - All Tracks Lead to Rome (*mentioned*) and Mines of Mystery
Bluff's Cove

**Bluff's Cove** is a small seaside village and station between Haultraugh and Arlesburgh West on Duck's Branch Line, and is the terminus of Toby's Branch Line, which serves both a beach and a school.

A whale was stranded there when Oliver and Toad passed the beach.

## Appearances

* Television Series

* **Series 10** - James the Second Best
* **Series 13** - Henry's Good Deeds
* **Series 15** - Toby and Bash, Stop That Bus! (*mentioned*) and Fiery Flynn
* **Series 16** - Thomas and the Rubbish Train
* **Series 18** - Duck and the Slip Coaches
* **Series 19** - Toad and the Whale and The Other Side of the Mountain
* **Series 20** - Blown Away, The Way She Does it and Skiff and the Mermaid
* **Series 21** - P.A. Problems (*mentioned*)
* **Series 23** - Steam Team to the Rescue

Specials* **2011** - Day of the Diesels (*mentioned*)
* **2012** - Blue Mountain Mystery
* **2017** - Journey Beyond Sodor

## Trivia

* Since the thirteenth series, a poster of Emily at Black Loch from the eighth series episode, Emily's New Route is seen on the bulletin board. One of Thomas crossing a bridge in the opening of Hero of the Rails is also seen.
Emerson

**Emerson** is a Brazilian aeroplane.

## Biography

### *Thomas & Friends*

While Sir Topham Hatt was in Brazil on the hunt for Thomas, he noticed an advertisement for Emerson's services. Taking advantage of both having a way to reach San Francisco and another way of finding Thomas, Sir Topham flew out on Emerson the next morning to search for Thomas. While neither of them had any luck finding Thomas, as he was already in the United States by this time, they did end up overtaking them due to Thomas and Ace being stuck overnight following a crash. Emerson delivered Sir Topham to San Francisco Docks before setting off again.

After a visiting Thomas blew a ball towards the sea, Emerson bounced it back to shore.

## Personality

Emerson is a kind, friendly, and helpful aeroplane who is always ready to help out someone in need. He takes his jobs very seriously, but also makes time to have fun with others.

## Technical Details

### Basis

Emerson is based on the King Air B200 manufactured by Beechcraft. They were initially used for military service, but entered civil use in 1974. Australia currently leases a number of B200s as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force. Isla is another member of this class.

Emerson's Basis

### Livery

Emerson is painted white with blue, green and yellow trim.

## Appearances

* Thomas & Friends
* Other Media

#### Specials

* **2018** - Big World! Big Adventures! (*not named*)

#### Videos

* **2018** - Different Ways to See the World (*not named; does not speak*)
* **2019** - Meet Raul of Brazil!

### Books

* **2018** - Big World! Big Adventures! Movie Storybook

## Voice Actors

* Gabriel Porras (*UK/US*)
* Tomohiro Tsuboi (*Japan*)
* Tuukka Leppänen (*Finland*)

## Trivia

* His model was modified and reskinned into Isla's.
Olivia Colman

**Olivia Colman**, CBE (born, Sarah Caroline Colman, 30 January 1974 in Norwich, England, UK) is a British actress and voice artist who joined the Thomas & Friends voice cast in Tale of the Brave.

She has appeared in countless British television shows, including "Holby City", "Broadchurch", "The Office", "Peep Show", "Doctor Who", and "Midsomer Murders". She has also appeared in several films including "Hot Fuzz", "The Iron Lady" and "The Favourite".

She is a four-time BAFTA award winner and won the Academy Award for Best Actress in “The Favourite”.

## Filmography

* Zemanovaload (2005)
* Buried Alive (2005)
* Confetti (2006)
* Hot Fuzz (2007)
* I Could Be Your Woman (2007)
* Dog Altogether (2008)
* Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee (2008)
* Arrietty (2010)
* Tyrannosaur (2011)
* BBC Nought (2011)
* The Iron Lady (2011)
* Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
* I'll Give It A Year (2013)
* Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014)
* Cuban Fury (2014)
* Pudsey the Dog: The Movie (2014)
* Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (2015)
* The Lobster (2015)
* London Road (2015)
* Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
* The Favourite (2018)
* Them That Follow (2019)

Television* Bruiser (2000)
* The Mitchell and The Webb Situation (2001)
* People Like Use (2001)
* Life As We Know It (2001)
* Mr Charity (2001)
* Comedy Lab (2001)
* Rescue Me (2002)
* Holby City (2002)
* The Office (2002)
* Gash (2003)
* Eyes Down (2003)
* The Strategic Humor Initiative (2003)
* Black Books (2004)
* Terkel in Trouble (2004)
* Swiss Toni (2004)
* NY-LON (2004)
* Coming Up (2004)
* Angell's Hell (2005)
* Look Around You (2005)
* Help (2005)
* The Robinsons (2005)
* Murder in Suburbia (2005)
* ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
* Green Wing (2004-2006)
* The Grey Man (2007)
* Hot Fuzz (2007)
* The Grey Man (2007)
* Grow Your Own (2007)
* The Time Of Your Life (2007)
* Love Soup (2008)
* Hancock and Joan (2009)
* That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006-2008)
* Consuming Passion (2009)
* Skins (2009)
* Midsomer Murders (2009)
* Mister Eleven (2009)
* Beautiful People (2008-2009)
* Doctor Who (2010)
* Comic Relief: Uptown Downstairs Abbey (2011)
* Exile (2011)
* See Me (2011)
* Twenty-Twelve (2012)
* Accused (2012)
* Bad Sugar (2012)
* The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: The Murder in Angel Lane (2013)
* Run (2013)
* Locke (2013)
* The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013)
* The Thirteenth Tale (2013)
* The 7.39 (2014)
* This is Jinsy (2014)
* The Karman Line (2014)
* WIA (2014)
* Rev. (2010-2014)
* Mr Sloane (2014)
* The Great War: The People's Story (2014)
* Thomas & Friends (2014-present)
* The Secrets (2014)
* Peep Show (2003-2015)
* Drunk History (2016)
* The Night Manager (2016)
* Fleabag (2016)
* We're Going on a Bear Hunt (2016)
* Flowers (2016-present)
* Broadchurch (2013-2017)
* Watership Down (2018)
* Les Misérables (2018-present)
* The Crown (2019)
Outback Thomas (Australia)

“Shane the plane and I'm here to entertain!”
―Shane greeting the tourists.
**Outback Thomas** is the tenth episode of the twenty-second series.

## Plot

In Australia, Shane is taking passengers on an outback adventure. He impresses Thomas so much with his showmanship that when some passengers miss Shane's train, Thomas decides to become an outback tour guide himself, with disastrous consequences...

## Characters

* Thomas
* Shane
* Aubrey and Aiden
* Isla
* The Teacher
* The Lady with the Big Hat
* Salty (stock footage cameo)
* Porter (stock footage cameo)
* Cranky (stock footage cameo)
* Big Mickey (stock footage cameo)

## Locations

* Australia
	+ The Outback
	+ Pine Tree Station
	+ Kakadu National Park
	+ Uluru
	+ The Old Rickety Bridge
* Island of Sodor
	+ Crovan's Gate (mentioned)
	+ Brendam Docks (stock footage)
	+ Sodor Shipping Company (stock footage)

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Shane Jacobson as Shane
* Genevieve McCarthy as Aubrey
* Tim Bain as Aiden
* Teresa Gallagher as the Female Passengers
* Rachael Miller as Isla, the Teacher and the Female Passengers
* Matt Wilkinson as the Male Passengers

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Shane Jacobson as Shane
* Genevieve McCarthy as Aubrey
* Tim Bain as Aiden
* Teresa Gallagher as the Female Passengers
* Rachael Miller as Isla, the Teacher and the Female Passengers
* Matt Wilkinson as the Male Passengers

## Trivia

* Shane Jacobson, Genevieve McCarthy, and Tim Bain join the voice cast.
* This episode marks a few things:
	+ The first episode written by Tim Bain.
	+ The first time since Thomas and the Magic Railroad where a writer voices a character.
	+ Shane's first speaking role and episode appearance in the franchise.
	+ The first episode to take place in Australia.
* At the end of this episode, Thomas mentions the events of the nineteenth series episode, Who's Geoffrey? Stock footage from said episode is also used.

## Goofs

* When Shane is explaining the termite mounds to the tourists, the ground is clipping through the left side of the track Shane is moving on.
Kento Shiraishi

**Kento Shiraishi** (白石兼斗, born on 26 April) is a Japanese voice actor who voiced characters in the Japanese dub of Big World! Big Adventures!. He also narrated the Japanese dub of All Aboard for Global Goals.

## Voices

* The Brazilian Tank Engine
* Troublesome Trucks (*Big World! Big Adventures!*)
* Racing Car # 4
* A Cowboy (*Big World! Big Adventures!*)
Diesel 10's Shed

**Diesel 10's Shed** is a shed located at the back of the Vicarstown Dieselworks, where Diesel 10 sleeps. Before the Dieselworks was restored, the shed's automatic doors often malfunctioned and closed on Diesel 10 when he was only halfway inside.

## Appearances

* Television Series
* Other Media

### *Thomas & Friends*

* **Series 16** - Ol' Wheezy Wobbles and Bust My Buffers!
* **Series 17** - The Missing Christmas Decorations and Away From the Sea
* **Series 18** - Disappearing Diesels
* **Series 19** - Henry Spots Trouble and Wild Water Rescue
* **Series 20** - Sidney Sings (*stock footage*)
* **Series 21** - Springtime for Diesel and Daisy's Perfect Christmas
* **Series 22** - The Case of the Puzzling Parts
* **Series 23** - Diesel Do Right and Steam Team to the Rescue

#### Specials

* **2011** - Day of the Diesels
* **2016** - The Great Race

## Merchandise

* Wooden Railway (*discontinued*)
* Take-n-Play (*discontinued*)
* Capsule Plarail
Nia's Harboured Feelings (Sodor)

**Nia's Harboured Feelings** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-fourth series.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Henry
* Gordon
* Percy
* Duck
* Emily
* Nia
* Rebecca
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Rosie (*does not speak*)
* Kwaku (*fantasy; does not speak*)
* James (*cameo*)
* Connor (*cameo*)
* Caitlin (*cameo*)
* Annie and Clarabel (*cameo*)
* The Grey Tender Engine (*fantasy; cameo*)
* Kobe (*fantasy; cameo*)
* Gator (*mentioned*)

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Keith Wickham as Henry, Gordon and the Fat Controller
* Steven Kynman as Duck
* Nigel Pilkington as Percy
* Teresa Gallagher as Emily
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Rachael Miller as Rebecca

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Kerry Shake as Henry and Gordon
* Christopher Ragland as Percy
* Steven Kynman as Duck
* Jules de Jongh as Emily
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Rachael Miller as Rebecca
* Keith Wickham as Sir Topham Hatt

## Trivia

* A refrence to the eighteenth series episode, Missing Gator is made by Percy.
* Edited stock footage from Big World! Big Adventures! are used.
Laid Back Shane (Australia)

Laid Back Shane is an upcoming episode of the twenty-third series.

Contents[show]

## Plot

Shane has too much fun to stop and refuel until he runs out of coal and is stranded in the desert.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Shane
* Aubrey and Aiden
* Sir Topham Hatt (*stock footage*)
* Tamika (mentioned)
* Ace (*role cut*)
* Isla (*role cut*)

## Locations

* Australia
	+ Shane's Shed
	+ Shane's Station
	+ Katherine (station)
	+ Adelaide River Station
	+ Pine Tree Station
* Island of Sodor (stock footage)
	+ Tidmouth Sheds (stock footage)

## Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Shane Jacobson as Shane
* Genevieve McCarthy as Aubrey
* Tim Bain as Aiden

### US

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Shane Jacobson as Shane
* Genevieve McCarthy as Aubrey
* Tim Bain as Aiden

## Trivia

* At the end of the episode, Thomas mentions the events of the seventeenth series episode, No Snow for Thomas. Stock footage from said episode was also used.
Dar es Salaam Docks

**Dar es Salaam Docks** is located at Dar es Salaam, a major port city in Tanzania in Eastern Africa. Kobe is based here.

### *Thomas & Friends*

* **Series 23** - Rangers of the Rails (*fantasy*)

#### Videos

* **2018** - Why is Africa Important to Nia?

## Trivia

* The track layout for Dar es Salaam Docks is reused from Knapford station yard.
* Dar es Salaam means "The house of peace" in arabic.
* Big Mickey can be seen in the background.
Lorenzo's Song

"**Lorenzo's Song**" is a song from the twenty-third series, performed by Vincenzo Nicoli as Lorenzo.

## Lyrics

It was a long time ago
In the heart of Italy
An engine kept on searching
For a great discovery
With his little coach in tow
He travelled from Rome to Napoli
Hunting high and low to feed his curiosity
Ended up in a mine
In hopes of hidden treasure there
Quickly ran out of steam
And he soon got stuck in there
Oh, it's such a sad tale
Full of woe and misery
A legendary story of an engine who famously
Got lost in a mine
But I tell you it is fine
That lost engine
Was little old me
He came from Sodor
To work the rails of Italy
He wanted to learn Italian
And archaeology
But then working with Gina
Showed his curiosity
So she told him a tale of an engine who famously
Got lost in a mine
But I tell you it is fine
That lost engine
Was little old me
But Thomas didn't give up
He wanted to prove his worth
To impress his friend by finding
Something precious to unearth
So he went down some tracks which were clearly overgrown
Found himself in a mine, he was told
All tracks lead to Rome
But then Thomas heard a voice
He knew he wasn't there alone
Could it be the lost engine?
Or just his own echo
He shone a light which landed
On a sad and weary two
It was me and my coach Beppe
Hidden deep in the shadow
Oh joy, it was our hero
He had come to rescue me
And Beppe of course
So now two friends are three
Thomas gave me fuel
Which made me as fit as Fiddledeedee
But the mine was collapsing
Can this be my finale?
So Thomas pushed us through
The mines of mystery
Straight through an exit
Left us hanging by the sea
But Stefano was there
With the strength of Hercules
Pulled us out from the dark
Into the heart of Italy
Yes I was lost in a mine
But I tell you it was fine
That lost engine
Was little old me
A tale for all to tell
Of a legend long ago
Who became Italy's
Most famous celebrity!
That's me!
## Characters

* Thomas
* Gina
* Lorenzo
* Beppe
* Jack
* Alfie
* Oliver
* Max and Monty
* Brenda
* Ester
* Stefano

## Locations

* Island of Sodor
	+ Ulfstead Mine
* Italy
	+ The Italian Scrapyard
	+ The Italian Shunting Yard
	+ The Old Italian Mine
	+ The Colosseum
	+ Leaning Tower of Pisa
	+ The Museum Station
	+ The Italian Seaside Station
	+ Museum of Archeology
	+ Rome (*mentioned*)
	+ Napoli (*mentioned*)

## Footage used

* Missing Gator
* All Tracks Lead to Rome
* Mines of Mystery
* Lorenzo's Solo
* Too Loud, Thomas!

## Goofs

* The lyrics "He shone a light which landed" are displayed as "He *shown* a light which landed" in the music video.
* When the song was released on the official YouTube channel, the song was sped up.
Ace's Brave Jump (Australia)

**Ace's Brave Jump** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-fourth series.

## Plot

The plot is currently unknown however it involves Ace performing stunt jumps in Australia.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Shane
* Tamika
* Aubrey and Aiden
* Ace

Isla is likely to appear.

## Cast

### UK

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Shane Jacobson as Shane
* Rose Robinson as Tamika
* Genevieve McCarthy as Aubrey
* Tim Bain as Aiden
* Peter Andre as Ace

### US

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Shane Jacobson as Shane
* Rose Robinson as Tamika
* Genevieve McCarthy as Aubrey
* Tim Bain as Aiden
* Peter Andre as Ace
Aubrey and Aiden

**Aubrey** and **Aiden** are Shane's pair of coaches. Thomas met and worked with them during his time in Australia.

## Biography

### Thomas and Friends

These two are sensible with a sense of humour. They both admire Isla. Like any coaches, they don't take any nonsense from their engine.

## Technical Details

### Basis

Aubrey and Aiden are based on Pullman First Class Parlour Cars. One such carriage, "Topaz" of 1914, is preserved at the National Railway Museum. Their CGI models are reused from Spencer's Coaches.

Livery ===
Aubrey and Aiden are painted teal green and brown with gold lining, golden yellow roofs and silver window frames.

## Appearances

### Television Series

* **Series 22** - Outback Thomas, Cyclone Thomas and Kangaroo Christmas
* **Series 23** - Laid Back Shane

#### Music Videos

* **Series 22** - The Journey Never Ends and All the Girls Around the World

### Other Media

#### Video Games

* **2018** - Thomas and Friends: Adventures! (Aubrey only; mentioned)

## Voice Actors

Aubrey:

* Genevieve McCarthy (UK/US)
* Maki Uchiyama (Japan)
* Marta Dylewska (Poland)
* Muriel Bielenberg (Germany)

Aiden:

* Tim Bain (UK/US)
* Tōru Akiyoshi (Japan)
* Artur Pontek (Poland)
* Flemming Stein (Germany)

## Trivia

* Aiden is the second character to be voiced by an episode writer, with the first being Lady, who was voiced by Britt Allcroft.
Genevieve McCarthy

**Genevieve McCarthy** (born 14th April 1988) is an Australian voice actress and director. She provides voices for the English dub of Thomas & Friends in the twenty-second and twenty-third series.

She works extensively in theatre, but has made a handful of television appearances in shows such as "The Sleepover Club" and "Parallax" as well as the 2018 film, "The Spy Who Dumped Me".

## Filmography

### Films

* Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus (2006)
* Transylvanian Express (2010)
* The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)

### Television

* Parallax (2004)
* The Sleepover Club (2006)
* Thomas & Friends (2018-present)
Merrick

**Merrick** is a rail-based travelling gantry crane, who is stationed at the Blue Mountain Quarry.

## Biography

### *Thomas & Friends*

In Blue Mountain Mystery, when Blondin Bridge was unsafe, Merrick warned the engines that Rheneas was coming down from the upper terrace and would have to cross the bridge with loaded trucks. When Thomas asked him if he had seen a little green engine, he quickly answered that he had not. Later, he congratulated Luke for saving Thomas.

In the seventeenth season, Luke tried to get him, Owen and the other engines at the quarry to be quiet in order to not frighten Luke's deer, but Merrick told him that there was no way they could do their jobs properly if they were trying to be quiet.

## Personality

Merrick is a sleepy gantry crane who works at the Blue Mountain Quarry. When there is no work to do, he is usually found snoring away, which can sometimes be heard loudly around the quarry, often to the amusement of the engines and workmen. But as soon as there is work to be done, Merrick is cheerily bustling about, wide awake once again and working hard, ready to swing his hook into action to load an engine's trucks with blocks of slate so that they can head over the Blondin Bridge to the cutting sheds. When he is awake, he is attentive, merry and will often wish the engines a good morning... Regardless of how they feel in the morning.

## Technical Details

### Livery

Merrick is painted vermilion with yellow and gold accents. He has gold nameplates on both sides of his cab.

## Appearances

* Television Series
* Other Media

### *Thomas & Friends*

* **Series 16** - The Christmas Tree Express (*cameo*)
* **Series 17** - Luke's New Friend and Gone Fishing (*does not speak*)
* **Series 18** - Samson at Your Service (*cameo*)
* **Series 20** - The Missing Breakdown Train (*cameo*)
* **Series 22** - Tiger Trouble (*stock footage cameo*) and The Case of the Puzzling Parts (*cameo*)
* **Series 23** - Steam Team to the Rescue! (*cameo*)

#### Specials

* **2012** - Blue Mountain Mystery
* **2013** - King of the Railway (*cameo*)

### Magazine Stories

* **2012** - The Fat Controller's Bedtime Story (Issue 649) (*speaks in speech bubble only; does not speak in US version*)
* **2014** - Harvey the Crane Engine (*does not speak*) and Edward the Helpful Engine (*cameo*)

## Voice Actors

* Matt Wilkinson (*UK/US*)
* Óscar Bonfiglio (*Latin America*)
* Tomohiro Tsuboi (*Japan*)
* Achim Buch (*Germany; Blue Mountain Mystery only*)
* Jürgen Uter (*Germany; seventeenth series onwards*)
* Øyvind Borgemoen Lyse (*Norway; Blue Mountain Mystery only*)
* Christoffer Staib (*Norway; seventeenth series only*)
* Leopoldo Ballesteros (*Spain*)
* Jukka Voutilainen (*Finland*)

## Trivia

* Merrick was to be included in graphic form in the Take-n-Play set *Spiral Tower Tracks with Diesel* but he was removed for unknown reasons.
* Despite being the same type of crane as Beresford and Carter, Merrick is differently designed, and as such only his face was reused for Carter.

## Merchandise

* TrackMaster (*discontinued*)
* Wooden Railway (*cancelled, released 2014; discontinued*)
* Take-n-Play (*cancelled*)
Gordon Gets the Giggles (Sodor)

**Gordon Gets the Giggles** is an episode of the twenty-third series.

## Plot

Gordon becomes worried when he gets a serious case of the giggles.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Gordon
* Rebecca
* Paxton
* Victor
* Kevin
* The Fat Controller
* Mr. Bubbles (does not speak)
* James (cameo)
* Percy (cameo)
* Stafford (cameo)
* Marion (stock footage)
* Rex (stock footage cameo)
* Bert (stock footage cameo)
* Mike (stock footage cameo)
* Alfie (stock footage cameo)
* Oliver (stock footage cameo)

## Locations

* Island of Sodor
	+ Knapford
	+ Knapford Yards
	+ Sodor Steamworks
	+ Arlesburgh West (stock footage)
	+ Arlesburgh Works (stock footage)
	+ The Construction Site (stock footage)
	+ Calles Cavern (stock footage)

## Trivia

* At the end of the episode, Thomas mentions the events of Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure. Stock footage from said special and the twenty-second series episode, What Rebecca Does are both used.
Christoper Ragland

**Christopher Ragland** (born USA) is a British-based American actor, voice actor and singer who provides voices for the UK and US dubs of Thomas & Friends. He took over the role of Percy from Martin Sherman after he left the voice cast. He first started his role in 2014 for the Day Out with Thomas events when Percy was added to the event. He also took over the role of the Troublesome Trucks from Ben Small in both dubs.

He is well known for voicing characters from Big Finish's "Dark Shadow" audio dramas.

He is married to fellow voice actor and cast member, Rachael Miller.

## Voices

### UK/US

* Percy (*US; nineteenth series onwards - UK; The Great Race singing voice only*)
* Troublesome Trucks (*The Adventure Begins onwards*)
* Racing Car #4 (*Big World! Big Adventures!*)
* Jem Cole (*Journey Beyond Sodor*)
* Some Orchard Workers (*Journey Beyond Sodor*)
* Cowboys (*Big World! Big Adventures!*)

## Songs

* Will You Won't You (*performed*)
* Be Who You Are, and Go Far (*performed*)
* Who's Thomas? (*performed*)
* The Most Important Thing is Being Friends (*performed*)
* Where in the World is Thomas? (*performed*)
* Don't Stop (*performed*)

## Filmography

* Minions (2015)
* Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins (2015)
* Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure (2015)
* Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016)
* Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017)
* Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (2018)

Television* Get Out Alive (2010)
* I Shouldn't Be Alive (2010-2012)
* That's English (2014)
* Thomas & Friends (2015-present)
* The Amazing World of Gumball (2015)
* Undercover (2016)
* My Knight and Me (2017)
* Level Up Norge (2017)

Games* WorldShift (2008)
* Driver: San Francisco (2011)
* Randal's Monday (2015)
* Deponia Doomsday (2016)
* Homefront: The Revolution (2016)
* Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter (2016)
* Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017)
* Horizon Zero Dawn (2017)
* Star Wars: Battlefront II (2017)
* Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (2017)
* LEGO The Incredibles (2018)
* State of Mind (2018)
* Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna ~ The Golden Country (2018)

## Trivia

* Christopher is the first voice actor to voice a character in a live event first before the television show.
John Hasler

**John Hasler** (born in Barking, London, England, UK on 21 April 1974) is an English actor and voice actor who joined the English voice cast of *Thomas & Friends* in The Adventure Begins. He took over the roles of Thomas and Rheneas from Ben Small.

Hasler is best known for his appearance as T-Shirt in the children's TV series T-Bag. Other credits include "Gnomeo and Juliet" (animated by Arc Productions), "Toot the Tiny Tugboat", "Go Jetters", "The Legends of Treasure Island", and two of HiT Entertainment's other shows; "Mike the Knight" and "Fireman Sam".

## Voices

### UK

* Thomas (*The Adventure Begins onwards*)

## Songs

* Never Overlook a Little Engine (*performed*)
* We Wish You a Merry Christmas (*performed*)
* Will You Won't You (*performed*)
* Streamlining (*performed*)
* You Can Only Be You (*performed*)
* Be Who You Are, and Go Far (*performed*)
* Who's Thomas? (*performed*)
* The Hottest Place in Town (*performed*)
* I Want To Go Home (*performed solo*)
* The Most Important Thing is Being Friends (*performed*)
* Where in the World is Thomas? (*performed*)
* Wake Up (*performed*)
* We're Friends (*performed*)
* Sometimes You Make a Friend (*performed solo*)

## Filmography

* Brazil (1985)
* T-Bag's Christmas Carol (1989)
* T-Bag's Christmas Ding Dong (1990)
* T-Bag's Christmas Turkey (1991)
* 10 Arenas of Marwood (2011)
* Storage 24 (2012)
* Brave (2012)
* Fireman Sam: Heroes of the Storm (2014)
* Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins (2015)
* Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of The Lost Treasure (2015)
* Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016)
* Fireman Sam: Alien Alert (2017)
* Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017)
* Here comes the Grump (2018)
* Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (2018)
* Fireman Sam: Set For Action! (2018)

Television* Wonders in Letterland (1985)
* T-Bag Strikes Again (1986)
* T-Bag Bounces Back (1987)
* Turn on to T-Bag (1988)
* T-Bag and the Revenge of the T-Set (1989)
* T-Bag and the Pearls of Wisdom (1990)
* T-Bag and the Rings of Olympus (1991)
* Doctor at the Top (1991)
* T-Bag and the Sunstones of Montezuma (1992)
* Take Off with T-Bag (1992)
* Against All Odds (1994)
* Harry's Mad (1994)
* The Legends of Treasure Island (1995)
* Casualty (2000)
* Renford Rejects (2000)
* Fireman Sam (2012-2018)
* Awesome Magical Tales (2013-2014)
* Toot the Tiny Tugboat (2014)
* Thomas & Friends (2015-present)
* Go Jetters (2015-present)
Counting on Nia (Sodor)

“Hello number one!”
―Nia greeting Thomas by his number.
**Counting on Nia** is the twenty-fifth episode of the twenty-second series.

## Plot

Nia is a really clever engine and knows all sorts of things, but when Sir Topham Hatt asks her to take Thomas' coaches, Annie and Clarabel to pick up passengers and take them to Knapford Station, Nia has great trouble finding the right platform.

## Characters

* Gordon
* Nia
* Rebecca
* Salty
* Philip
* Annie and Clarabel
* Rocky
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Mr. Bubbles (not named; does not speak)
* Thomas (does not speak in main episode)
* Toby (does not speak)
* Marion (does not speak)
* Carly (does not speak)
* Henry (cameo)
* Emily (cameo)
* Stanley (cameo)
* Charlie (cameo)
* Porter (cameo)
* Skarloey (cameo)
* Peter Sam (cameo)
* Duncan (cameo)
* Henrietta (cameo)
* Cranky (cameo)
* Big Mickey (cameo)
* The Mayor of Sodor (cameo)
* ​​​​​​Sodor United Football Team (cameo)
* Albert's Wife (cameo)
* A Tree Specialist (cameo)
* Dowager Hatt (stock footage)
* James (stock footage cameo)
* Donald and Douglas (stock footage cameo)
* Diesel (stock footage cameo)
* Den (stock footage cameo)
* Paxton (stock footage cameo)

## Locations

* Crovan's Gate
* Brendam Docks
* Sodor Shipping Company
* Knapford
* Knapford Station Yard
* Road and Rail Runby and Road Bridge
* Tidmouth Sheds (stock footage)
* Brazil (stock footage)
	+ Amazon Rainforest (stock footage)

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Keith Wickham as Gordon, Salty and Sir Topham Hatt
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Rachael Miller as Rebecca
* Rasmus Hardiker as Philip
* Teresa Gallagher as Annie and Clarabel
* Matt Wilkinson as Rocky

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Kerry Shale as Gordon
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Rachael Miller as Rebecca
* Rasmus Hardiker as Philip
* Teresa Gallagher as Annie and Clarabel
* Keith Wickham as Salty and Sir Topham Hatt
* William Hope as Rocky

## Trivia

* Going by production order, this is the twenty-sixth episode of the twenty-second series.
* This is the last episode written by Lee Pressman before he left the production team to pursue other projects and the last to feature Emily without her updates.
* Stock footage from Big World! Big Adventures! was used.
* This episode marks Charlie, Peter Sam, Duncan and Rocky's only appearances in the twenty-second series.
* This is the only episode in the twenty-second series where Thomas appears in an episode, but has no dialogue apart from narration. This marks the first time in the series that it ever happens in an episode. This is the first episode where Annie and Clarabel speak, but not Thomas.
* From this episode onwards, Skarloey gains a funnel-mounted lamp.
* An ad for Misty Island can be seen in Mr. Bubbles' newspaper.
* At the end of the episode, Thomas mentions the events of the twenty-first series episode Dowager Hatt's Busy Day. Stock footage from said episode is also used.

## Goofs

* During the fantasy sequence with the numbers, Nia's wheels are red, instead of orange.
We Can't Do Anything

**We Can't Do Anything** is the fifth song featured in Journey Beyond Sodor.

## Lyrics

**Theo**: Nobody gets it right the first time.
**Lexi**: Everybody makes mistakes
Or goofs or gaffes!
**Theo**: We were put together
In a flurry of excitement
**Lexi**: But look at us now!
What are we like?
You simply have to laugh!
We're unusual
We're unique
**Theo**: In other words, she's saying
That we're freaks!
**Lexi**: Built by geeks!
**Theo**: We're experiments gone bad!
**Lexi**: In other words, whoever designed us
Must be mad!
**Theo**: Too many funnels
Or too many cogs!
**Lexi**: We knew a guy who was built
To run on logs!
**Theo**: Too many wheels
And gears and rods!
**Lexi**: It's no wonder that we look so odd!
**Theo** (*spoken*): "Give me a prod!"
**Theo and Lexi**: But what can't we do?
What can't we do?
What can't we do?
ANYTHING! It's true!
**Lexi**: We're originals!
We're one of a kind!
We're upside down
And forward to behind.
**Theo**: We're experiments gone wrong!
**Lexi**: This yard's the only place
that we could ever belong!
We always try to do our best,
Sadly we rarely pass the test!
**Theo** (*spoken*): "I made a mess!"
**Lexi**: Give us a job!
Give us a task!
Whatever it is, you'll be sorry
That you asked!
**Theo and Lexi**: But what can't we do?
What can't we do?
What can't we do?
ANYTHING! It's true!
**Merlin** (*spoken*): "Ooh, ooh, ooh! I can do something!"
**Thomas** (*spoken*): "Merlin?"
**Merlin**: Invisibility on!
I'm invisible, or can't you see?
"Who said that?"
You ask. It's only me!
You look surprised, but have no fear!
It's just a little trick
To make myself disappear!
**Thomas**: \*coughs\* \*screams\*
**Merlin** (*spoken*): "Hello again!"
**Lexi and Theo**: We're lumpy and bumpy
We haven't got the puff
They tried to make us better
But sometimes enough's enough!
We're wobbly and knobbly
And awkward in reverse!
If practice makes you perfect
we're the ones they never rehearsed!
But what can't we do?
What can't we do?
What can't we do?
ANYTHING! Its true!
**Lexi**: We can't do ANYTHING!
That's true!
We can't do ANYTHING!
**Merlin**: But we can try!
We can give anything a try!
We will give anything a try!
Isn't that right?
## Characters

* Thomas
* Theo
* Lexi
* Merlin
* The Log Engine (*does not speak*)

## Locations

* The Mainland
* The Experimental Engines' Yard

## Trivia

* This is the only song in Journey Beyond Sodor of two things:
	+ The only song that Thomas does not sing in.
	+ The only song to feature the same singing cast in both UK and US dubs (aside from Thomas's minor speaking roles).
* The YouTube release cut from the steam clearing to Merlin appearing next to Thomas.

## Goofs

* Thomas' driver's hand clips through the cab door.
* Lexi is not steaming when she sings ‘in other words whoever designed us must be mad.’
Amazon Rainforest

The **Amazon rainforest** (Portuguese: **Floresta Amazonica**) is a moist broadleaf forest located in South America. The majority of the rainforest and the portion seen in the television series is in Brazil, however parts of the rainforest also cover Colombia, Peru and other South American nations.

## History

### *The Railway Series*

Although it never appeared in the Railway Series, the Amazon Rainforest was indirectly mentioned in the foreword to Duke the Lost Engine, as the discovery of Coronel Church abandoned in the rainforest was an inspiration for the book.

### *Thomas & Friends*

When Thomas and Nia visited Brazil, they travelled through the rainforest to follow Ace on his around-the-world rally. Gustavo's Express Line runs through here.

## Appearances

* Railway Series
* Television Series

### *The Railway Series*

* **Duke the Lost Engine** (*indirectly mentioned in foreword*)

### *Thomas & Friends*

* **Series 22** - Counting on Nia (*stock footage*)
* **Series 23** - The Other Big Engine, Batucada, Mines of Mystery (*fantasy*) and Rangers of the Rails (*fantasy*)
Varkala Railway Station

**Varkala Railway Station** is a large station located on the Indian Railway. It has four through lines and two terminal lines. There are multiple junctions in front and behind the station, and there is a yard beside it. Noor Jehan's Safari Express stops here.

### *Thomas & Friends*

* **Series 22** - Trusty Trunky, Thomas Goes to Bollywood, Thomas and the Monkey Palace and Tiger Trouble
* **Series 23** - Crowning Around and Thomas Makes a Mistake

#### Videos

* **2018** - Meet Noor Jehan of India! (*yard only*), Meet Rajiv of India!, Meet Shankar of India!, Meet Ashima of India!, and What Did Thomas Learn in Inda?

## Trivia

* The set reuses the track layout and select buildings from Knapford, but adds on Indian greenery/landscaping and has a new station model.
* Varkala station has undergone various changes throughout the series:
	+ Thomas and the Monkey Palace:
		- The station's colour scheme was changed from brown and grey to red, cream and blue.
		- The sides of the platforms are now green instead of yellow.
		- A coconut milk stand was added inside the station.
	+ Series 23:
		- A temple was added beside the station.
Panicky Percy (Sodor)

**Panicky Percy** is the twelfth episode of the twenty-third series. It is also the 550th episode of the television series.

## Plot

Percy causes confusion and delay by panicking over nothing.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Henry
* Gordon
* James
* Percy
* Duck
* Emily
* Nia
* Rebecca
* Diesel
* Harold
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Stephen Hatt
* Bridget Hatt
* Salty (does not speak)
* Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
* Porter (cameo)
* Cranky (cameo)
* Big Mickey (cameo)
* Carly (cameo)

## Locations

* Island of Sodor
	+ Tidmouth Sheds
	+ Tidmouth Tunnel
	+ Knapford
	+ MC BUNN
	+ Knapford Yards
	+ Brendam Docks
	+ Sodor Shipping Company
	+ Arlesburgh (mentioned)
	+ Sodor Search and Rescue Centre (mentioned)
* China (fantasy)
	+ Himalayas (fantasy)
* Kenya (mentioned)

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Keith Wickham as Henry, Gordon, Diesel and Sir Topham Hatt
* Rob Rackstraw as James
* Nigel Pilkington as Percy
* Teresa Gallagher as Emily, Stephen Hatt and Bridget Hatt
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Rachael Miller as Rebecca
* Kerry Shale as Diesel
* Steven Kynman as Duck (uncredited)

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Kerry Shale as Henry, Gordon, Diesel and Harold
* Rob Rackstraw as James
* Christopher Ragland as Percy
* Jules de Jongh as Emily
* Yvonne Grundy as Nia
* Rachael Miller as Rebecca
* Keith Wickham as Sir Topham Hatt
* Steven Kynman as Duck (uncredited)
* Teresa Gallagher as Stephen Hatt and Bridget Hatt (uncredited)

## Trivia

* Going by production order, this is the fourth episode of the twenty-third series.
* This episode marks Duck's only speaking role and Stephen Hatt and Bridget Hatt's only appearances in the twenty-third series.
* Apart from laughter, Henry and Duck have no dialogue in this episode.
	+ However, Duck is humming when he first appears, and says "Oh." when he hears Percy call for him.
* Stock footage from Big World! Big Adventures! is used.
	+ Additionally, similar scenes from said special were used during the fantasy sequences, but with Thomas replacing Nia.
* This episode marks Tidmouth Tunnel's first appearance since the twentieth series episode, The Missing Breakdown Train.
* As of this episode, Gordon's snowplough changes to one in the same design as Emily's.
* This is the first episode to use three fantasy sequences, although it is not the first time more than one fantasy sequence is used.
* At the end of the episode, Thomas mentions the events of the eighteenth series episode, Flatbeds of Fear. Stock footage from said episode was also used.

## Goofs

* In the first shot of Tidmouth Sheds, a light-green snowplough can be seen sticking out of the sheds before Percy arrived.
* The middle section holding up Emily's handrail is gold instead of black.
* Duck is seen laughing at the end of the episode, but his voice is not heard. This may be because his voice got drowned out by the other engines.
* Steven Kynman is not credited for voicing Duck in this episode.
	+ Additionally, Stephen Hatt and Bridget Hatt are not in Teresa Gallagher's list of characters.
Shankar's Makeover (India)

**Shankar's Makeover** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-fourth series.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Ashima
* Shankar
* Charubala
* The Indian Actor
* The Indian Director

Rajiv and Noor Jehan are likely to appear.

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Tina Desai as Ashima
* Sanjeev Bhaskar as Shankar and the Indian Actor
* Sheena Bhattessa as Charubala
* Nikhil Parmar as the Indian Director

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Tina Desai as Ashima
* Sanjeev Bhaskar as Shankar and the Indian Actor
* Sheena Bhattessa as Charubala
* Nikhil Parmar as the Indian Director
Cleo's First Snow (Sodor)

**Cleo's First Snow** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-fourth series.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Annie and Clarabel
* Bertie
* Cleo
* Ruth

## Cast

### UK

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Teresa Gallagher as Annie and Clarabel
* Keith Wickham as Bertie
* Harriet Kershaw as Cleo
* Dominique Moore as Ruth

### US

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Teresa Gallagher as Annie and Clarabel
* Keith Wickham as Bertie
* Harriet Kershaw as Cleo
* Dominique Moore as Ruth
Frieda

**Frieda** is a big German engine who participated in the Great Railway Show. She was a contender in the strongest engine competition.

## Biography

### *Thomas & Friends*

Frieda was present when she and the other international engines accidentally arrived on Sodor instead of the Mainland. When Thomas came to the Mainland to bring Gordon his safety valve, he mistook Frieda for Gordon. Frieda scoffed at this and puffed away to compete in the strength competition alongside Henry, Hiro, Vinnie and Shane, but the winner of the competition was left unknown.

After the Great Railway Show ended, Frieda left the Mainland and returned to Germany.

## Personality

Frieda is a sleek, blue streamlined engine from Germany. Aside from being described as beautiful and strong, she can show to prove that anything the boys can do, the girls could do better. Frieda is also a rather grumpy engine, who does not smile much, and does not suffer fools gladly.

## Technical Details

### Basis

Frieda is based on the DB Class 10 built by Krupp in 1957. One of the two locomotives, 10 001 is preserved at the German Steam Locomotive Museum in Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg.

Frieda's basis

### Livery

Frieda is painted blue with yellow and red lining and red wheels. She has the number "409" painted on the sides of her tender in red, and the German flag painted on both the sides of her streamlined casing and tender.

## Appearances

* Television Series
* Other Media

### *Thomas & Friends*

* Season 23 - Grudge Match (*stock footage cameo*)

#### Music Videos

* **Series 22** - The Journey Never Ends and All the Girls Around the World

#### Videos

* **2016** - Meet the Contenders: Frieda of Germany (*does not speak*)
* **2017** - Great Race Friends Near and Far: Frieda the Grumpiest Engine

### Books

* **2016** - 6-Movie Coloring Collection (*cameo*), Off to the Races! (*cameo*), The Great Railway Show (*cameo*), The Great Race (*cameo*), The Great Race: Sticker Activity Book and The Great Race: The Movie Storybook (*cameo*)
* **2017** - Thomas and the Trains of the World
* **2018** - Character Encyclopedia
* **2019** - Engines Around the World

## Voice Actors

* Teresa Gallagher (*UK/US*)
* Erina Yamazaki (*Japan*)
* Analiz Sánchez (*Latin America*)
* Katja Brügger (*Germany*)
* Mercedes Espinosa (*Spain*)
* Olga Golovanov (*Russia*)

## Trivia

* The German flag painted on Frieda's tender and streamlined casing is inaccurate to the real German flag; the red band is on the top and the black is in the middle. This problem is fixed on her Wooden Railway toy, some current promos, and Great Race Friends Near and Far videos.
* Frieda's Wooden Railway prototype incorrectly had coal in the tender; both members of her class were built or rebuilt as oil-burning locomotives. This was fixed on the final toy.
* Frieda's face is based on the face of German actress, Diane Kruger.
All Tracks Lead to Rome (Italy)

**Mines of Mystery** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-third series.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Gina
* Lorenzo
* Beppe
* Jack
* Alfie
* Oliver
* Max and Monty
* Brenda
* Stefano

Ester is likely to appear.

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* TBA as Gina
* TBA as Lorenzo
* TBA as Beppe
* Steven Kynman as Jack
* Nathan Clarke as Alfie
* Tim Whitnall as Oliver and Max
* Rasmus Hardiker as Monty
* TBA as Brenda
* TBA as Stefano

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* TBA as Gina
* TBA as Lorenzo
* TBA as Beppe
* David Menkin as Jack
* Nathan Clarke as Alfie
* Tim Whitnall as Oliver
* Kerry Shale as Max
* Rob Rackstraw as Monty
* TBA as Brenda
* TBA as Stefano
Dan Li

**Dan Li** is a Chinese-born English voice actor who joined the cast Thomas & Friends in Big World! Big Adventures!

## Filmography

* Dorothy (2008)
* Pimp (2010)
* Last Chance (2010)
* I, Daniel Blake (2016)
* Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (2018)
* Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

Television* Hotel Babylon (2008)
* Ideal (2008-2011)
* Casualty (2009)
* My Spy Family (2009)
* Comedy Lab (2010)
* The Deep (2010)
* Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2011)
* Hotel Trubble (2011)
* 4Funnies (2012)
* Doctor Who (2013)
* Amber (2014)
* 24: Live Another Day (2014)
* The Driver (2014)
* Black Mirror (2014)
* Horrible Histories (2015)
* Thomas & Friends (2018-present)

Games* Mass Effect: Andromeda (2017)
* Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017)

## Trivia

* He is the first actor of Chinese descent to voice a character on *Thomas & Friends*.
Dame Bella

**Dame Bella Canto** is a famous Italian opera singer.

## Biography

### Thomas & Friends

Dame Bella was having concert and was to be taken by Gina. However, Lorenzo came with a larger coach instead of Beppe (who was instead partnered with Gina) a few seconds after she arrived, leading the singer to take the larger wagon while Gina and Beppe took the orchestra. Lorenzo eventually got lost, and after they were found by Gina and Beppe, they apologized to the coach for neglecting him due to his size. The concert was soon a hit.

## Personality

Due to her status as a soloist, Dame Bella oftentimes sees herself as above everyone else and can be quite inconsiderate towards others she deems 'below her'. Additionally, she prefers to do things alone and will often push others away. She always expects the grandest of treatment. Despite this, she is still looked up to by many due to her operatic talents and does occasionally show a softer side, such as when she regretted leaving behind her orchestra.

## Attire

Dame Bella Canto wears a red sparkly dress.

## Appearances

* Television Series

* **Series 23** - Lorenzo's Solo

#### Videos

* **2019** - Meet Lorenzo and Beppe of Italy! (cameo)
Jack's On The Tracks (Sodor)

**Jack's on the Tracks** is an upcoming episode of the twenty-fourth series.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Duck
* Jack
* Alfie
* Oliver the Excavator
* Max and Monty
* Brenda
* Darcy
* Jenny Packard

## Voice Cast

### UK and AUS

* John Hasler as Thomas
* Steven Kynman as Duck and Jack
* Tom Stourton as Alfie
* Tim Whitnall as Oliver the Excavator and Max
* Rasmus Hardiker as Monty
* Teresa Gallagher as Brenda
* Harriet Kershaw as Darcy and Jenny Packard

### US and CAN

* Joseph May as Thomas
* Steven Kynman as Duck
* David Menkin as Jack
* Tom Stourton as Alfie
* Tim Whitnall as Oliver the Excavator
* Kerry Shale as Max
* Rob Rackstraw as Monty
* Teresa Gallagher as Brenda
* Harriet Kershaw as Darcy and Jenny Packard