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Shane

"*G' day mate.*"
— Shane, Strong Shane

* **Class**: SAR 520 Class
* **Built**: 1943
* **Builder**: Islington Railway Workshops
* **Configuration**: 4-8-4

**Shane** is an Australian tender engine who participated in the Great Railway Show. He competed in the strength competition.

## Bio

Shane was invited to participate in the Great Railway Show, and was shipped to the Mainland with the other engines by ferry. He took part in the strength competition, and competed against Henry, Frieda, Hiro and Vinnie. The winner of the competition was left unknown.

After the Great Railway Show had ended, Shane left the Mainland and returned back to Australia.

## Persona

Known as the "Whispering Giant", Shane's carefree ways make him many friends.

## Basis

Shane is based on the South Australian Railways 520 class. The real engine carrying his number, Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey, is currently preserved by the SteamRanger Preservation Society at their workshops in Mount Barker, South Australia. Shane is also modified to run on British railways, having a screwlink coupling and buffers on the back of his tender and being scaled down from broad gauge to standard gauge.

## Livery

Shane is painted teal with yellow lining, Australia's sporting colours. His number is painted in white above his face, and the initials of his railway are painted on his tender in yellow.

## Appearances

Specials:

* The Big Race

Promotional videos:

* Strong Shane

## Trivia

* Shane's nickname, the "Whispering Giant", was a real nickname the SAR 520 class had. Due to their long boilers, the real engines required blower assistance while in yards to prevent smoke from blowing into the cab, thus making them seem to quietly whisper.
* DonaldDouglasandOliver11 stated that Shane was one of his favourite international engines introduced in The Great Race, the others being Rajiv, Axel and Etienne.
Engines to the Rescue

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**Engines to the Rescue** is a VHS/DVD featuring eight first season episodes.

## Description

Thomas and Friends are back with 8 exciting new episodes never seen before on video/DVD. Join Thomas, Gordon, Harold, Spencer, Skarloey, Peter Sam, Henry, Arthur, Percy, and the Fat Controller for more rescue-packed adventures on the Island of Sodor. Included on this video/DVD are:

## Episodes

1. Gordon and Spencer the Fast Engines
2. Harold and the Flying Climbers
3. The Grand Opening Arrives
4. Henry's Happy Day
5. The Refreshment Lady's New Tea Shop
6. Rusty and the Bridge Repairs
7. Salty's Story
8. Fishy Troubles
Goodbye Glynn

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 **Previous**TBA

**Goodbye Glynn** is an upcoming episode from the eighth season.

## Plot

After being restored at Christmas time and having a race with Stephen. Glynn is returning to the Mainland at Christmas time, but the engines don't want him to go, so the Fat Controller tries to make Glynn stay on the island.

## Characters

* Glynn
* Stephen
* The Fat Controller

## Trivia

* References to the twentieth season episode *The Christmas Coffeepot* are made.

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Samson

"*Samson here, at your service!*"
— Samson's catchphrase

* **Builder**: Neilson & Co.
* **Configuration**: 0-4-0ST
* **Built**: 1867

**Samson** is a cabless tank engine.

## Bio

When Samson first arrived on the Island, he was delivering dinosaurs for the Earl's new Dinosaur Park at Ulfstead Castle, but he got lost and as a result ended up staying the night at the Blue Mountain Quarry until morning when he got directions. Later, he had to collect stone from the Blue Mountain Quarry, but accidently took Gordon's express coaches. He also took unnecessary things whilst collecting scrap with Harvey. He dislikes making mistakes and does not like to ask for advice.

## Persona

Samson is a dignified tank engine with a lot of pride for the work he does. He rarely asks for help or advice to avoid seeming inexperienced around the Island. He is also quite arrogant, believing himself to be the Island's strongest tank engine.

## Livery

Samson is painted in a green-grey livery with red lining.

## Appearances

* Season 4 - Serious Samson, The Wrong Sort of Coal, and Saved by the Belle
* Season 5 - The Big City Engine (*cameo*), Bert Tries His Best, Stanley's Branch Line (*cameo*), Return of the Spotless Record, and Samson and Logan
* Season 6 - Percy and the Problem with Snakes, Samson's Waste Dump, and James and the Royal Train
* Season 7 - Samson's Shortcuts
* Season 8 - Bradford Returns

Specials:

* The Curse of the Kipper
* The Big Race

## Trivia

* Samson is named after the current railway consultant Sam Wilkinson.
Frank

* **Builder**: Muir-Hill
* **Built**: 1929
* **Gauge**: 15 inch
* **Configuration**: 0-4-4, originally 0-4-0
* **Arrived on Sodor**: 1967

**Frank** is a grumpy diesel who lives and works on the Arlesdale Railway.

## Bio

When Small Railway Engines was first published, Frank became infuriated when he found out that he had been left out due to the Thin Clergyman not being aware of his presence. He then refused to come out of the shed the next morning, but when he did, he only resulted in running into the back of the shed, cracking a shed support. He then felt ashamed of what he had done, but later redeemed himself by rescuing Rex when his steampipe leaked and needed his train.

## Persona

Frank means well and has a good heart, but can tend to be grumpy.

## Livery

Frank is painted light grey with a red stripe and has red nameplates with gold writing.

## Appearances

* Season 2 - Small Engines and Mike and James
* Season 3 - The World's Strongest Small Engine
* Season 4 - Duck and the Coaches and Duncan and Mike
* Season 5 - Bert Tries His Best
* Season 7 - Salty and the Small Engines

He is likely to appear in the eighth season.

Specials:

* Thomas and the Storm (*does not speak*)
Neville (Disambugation)

**This article is a disambiguation page for Neville (Disambugation)**

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Please follow one of the disambiguation links below or search to find the page you were looking for if it is not listed. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article.

Neville is can refer to:

* Neville, the black engine who works in island of sodor
* Neville's Bridge, the bridge in island of sodor
Gina

"*She may be small and compact, but this little tank engine can match the boys pound for pound!*"
— The Announcer, Meet the Contenders

* **Builder**: Couillet
* **Built**: 1883
* **Configuration**: 0-4-0T

**Gina** is an Italian tank engine who participates in the Great Railway Show. She participates in the Shunting Challenge.

## Bio

Gina, along with the other international engines, accidentally arrived on Sodor when the ferry they were traveling on stopped at Sodor instead of the Mainland. After the engines realised their mistake, Gina ordered the engines back onto the ship. She was also the first to notice that one of the international engines, Ashima, was missing from the ship.

Gina competed in the Shunting Challenge alongside Ivan, Raul, Thomas and Ashima. During the competition, her flatbeds were derailed by Vinnie when he was chasing Philip through the yard.

## Personality

Sweet and stylish, Gina can match the boys pound for pound when it comes to shunting freight in the yard. All the way from Italy, Gina will be turning a few heads when she appears in The Great Railway Show.

## Basis

Gina is based on the Ferrovie Nord Milano 200 0-4-0T. 2 of these are preserved.

## Livery

Gina is painted green with a black boiler, gold lining, and red wheels. She has her name written in white lettering on her nameplate.

## Appearances

Specials:

* The Big Race

Promotional videos:

* Green Gina

## Trivia

* Gina's whistle is Rheneas' at a high pitch.
Engine Roll Call

### Airdate

1st August 2004 (UK Series 8)5th September 2004 (US Series 8)2nd September 2005 (UK Series 9-10)4th September 2005 (US Series 9-10)3rd September 2007 (UK Series 11)8th September 2007 (US; Theatrical)9th September 2007 (US Series 11)1st September 2008 (UK Series 12)26th October 2008 (US Series 12)25th January 2010 (UK Series 13)5th September 2010 (US Series 13)11th October 2010 (UK Series 14-18)14th November 2010 (US Series 14-18)21st September 2015 (UK Series 19-21)13th October 2015 (US Series 19-21)4th September 2018 (UK/AUS Series 22-24)

### Song name

Engine Roll Call

**The Engine Roll Call**, or simply **Roll Call** is a song in Thomas & Friends ending song dedicated to the Steam Team and featured at the end of every episode from the eighth series to the twenty-first series. An instrumental version of the chorus was used for the credits since the eighth season and for the opening from the eighth to the tenth. In the eleventh series, the instrumental was replaced with the chorus for the opening. Terry Tompkins and Steve D'Angelo re-arranged the theme for the nineteenth to twenty-first series. Imaginigami composed the twenty-second to twenty-fourth series version, which was now only featured at the end of certain episodes taking place on Sodor.

The lyrics have been changed three times; once for Calling All Engines!, once for The Great Discovery, and once for the twenty-second to twenty-fourth series. There is also an alternate rock 'n' roll version.

An instrumental lullaby version was created for the digital album, Lullabies.

## Lyrics

Shunting trucks and hauling freight,
Red and green and brown and blue,
They're the Really Useful crew.
All with different roles to play
'round Tidmouth Sheds or far away,
Down the hills and round the bends,
Thomas and his friends.
Thomas, he's the cheeky one,
James is vain but lots of fun.
Percy pulls the mail on time,
Gordon thunders down the line.
Emily really knows her stuff,
Henry toots and huffs and puffs.
Edward wants to help and share,
Toby, well, let's say, he's square.
(*chorus x2*)
Shunting trucks and hauling freight,
Red and green and brown and blue,
They're the Really Useful crew.
All with different roles to play
'round Tidmouth Sheds or far away,
Down the hills and round the bends,
Thomas and his friends.
Thomas, he's the cheeky one,
James is vain but lots of fun.
Percy pulls the mail on time,
Gordon thunders down the line.
Emily really knows her stuff,
Henry toots and huffs and puffs.
Edward wants to help and share,
 Thomas, he's the cheeky one,
James is vain but lots of fun.
Percy pulls the mail on time,
Gordon thunders down the line.
Emily really knows her stuff,
Henry toots and Edward puffs.
Stanley, he's the new one there,
Toby, well, let's say, he's square. | All the engines are on hand,
Waiting for a plane to land.
Be they diesels, be they steam,
All keep working as a team.
Emily will now go to bed
With all the rest at Tidmouth Sheds.
And no one can remember when
Series 11

Series 11 Is the Model series in Thomas & Friends the Episode was aired in 2007 the episode was Narrated By Michael Angelis and Michael Brandon.

## Narrators

narrators
 Michael Brandon
 Leo Morimoto
 Darmawan Susanto

## Video

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Arlesburgh Junction

**Arlesburgh Junction** is the top station on the Little Western, the terminal of the Arlesdale Railway, and the former harbour of the Mid Sodor Railway.

## History and Working

The station was first opened to serve the nearby harbour in 1880. The North Western Railway extended the line to Arlesburgh in 1916, but after the Mid Sodor Railway was closed in 1947, both the station of Arlesburgh West and the branch line closed too. In 1967, the station was reopened, and since then, the ballast from the mines on the Arlesdale Railway has been brought down to the station for the standard gauge railway.

The station yard has an engine sheds for the Little Western engines, a turntable for Donald and Douglas, and a ballast chute, where the ballast from the small engines' trucks was poured into the standard gauge trucks below. The Arlesdale Railway also has their own sheds, turntable and yard at the station.

## Appearances

In the television series, Arlesburgh West first appeared in full CGI in Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure, and was renamed to Arlesburgh Junction. The junction had some slight changes to the original location in the Railway Series, as the standard gauge engine shed, turntable and station were not included. Both the Little Western and Arlesdale lines run through a forest just outside the junction.

In the twentieth season, a footbridge was added for the standard gauge and minimum gauge platforms and a shed for the Arlesdale Railway engines. The station was referred to as Arlesburgh West again as well.

In Thomas' Sodor Adventures, the junction appears in its television series design with both Little Western and Arlesdale lines running through a forest and with the footbridge that was added for the standard gauge and minimum gauge platforms. However, unlike the television series. The sheds and station are included, but the turntable is still not included. Duck, Donald, Douglas, Oliver and Toad generally sleep here.
Hawin Croka Canal

The **Hawin Croka Canal** is a small canal that follows the Hawin Croka river. It is situated near Kellsthorpe and runs underneath The Main Line before following the Kirk Ronan Branch Line at Rolf's Castle. A small cottage and another bridge are located nearby.

## Gallery

### Thomas & Friends

#### Model Series

The canal in third seriesThe canal in Winter WonderlandThe canal in fifth seriesThe canal in Learning Segments
Jock

"*Road or rail, what do I care?*"
— Jock, Jock the New Engine

* **Builder**: Arlesburgh Works
* **Built**: 1976
* **Gauge**: 15 inch
* **Configuration**: 2-6-2

**Jock** is the newest steam engine on the Arlesdale Railway, and the strongest.

## Bio

After Rex's steampipe began leaking one day and Frank had to take his train, the Small Controller began thinking they needed another engine and so he arranged for Jock to be built. When Jock first came out for testing he was still unnamed. Jock's paint colour reminded Douglas of his days on the Highland Railway and suggested the name "Jock" for the new engine. The Small Controller and Jock liked the name so it stuck. Later, he pulled a doubleheader with Mike.

## Persona

Jock was very cocky when he was first built, as a result of being rather strong, but soon learned the value of teamwork when Mike's injector failed and he had to pull Mike and his train single-handedly.

## Livery

Jock is painted in a Highland Railway chartreuse yellow livery with red lining. He has a brass dome, red nameplates with yellow writing mounted each side of his boiler and "Arlesdale" written on his tender in yellow.

## Appearances

* Season 1 - Oliver and the Snowman (*cameo*)
* Season 2 - Duck and Dilly, Small Engines, and Mike and James (*cameo*)
* Season 3 - The World's Strongest Small Engine
* Season 4 - Duck and the Coaches (*cameo*), The Wrong Sort of Coal, and Duncan and Mike
* Season 5 - Bert Tries His Best
* Season 7 - Love for the Sea (*does not speak*), Salty and the Small Engines, and The Blaze

He is likely to appear in the eighth season.

Specials:

* Thomas and the Storm (*does not speak*)
Echo Pass Ravine

Echo Pass Ravine is a mountainous area of the Skarloey Railway near the Skarloey Railway Slate Quarry, Skarloey once got covered in snow here and was briefly chased by a boulder here as well.

## Appearances

Snow
 9
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## Gallery

The ravine in fifth seriesThe ravine ninth seriesThe ravine in eleventh seriesThe ravine in Navigation music video
Norman

"*Will you won't you take me to the Railway Show?*"
— Norman, Edward, Stanley and Duck, The Great Race

* **Builder**: Ashford Works
* **Built**: 1949
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0
* **Top speed**: 36 mph

**Norman**, nicknamed **Norm**, is an orange-red Diesel and Dennis' twin.

## Bio

Norman was one of the diesels who took over the Sodor Steamworks. He later laughed at Flynn for not being able to rescue Thomas. Norman told Percy that Sidney had been on his hoist for two years and was there when he was given his new wheels. He also offered Thomas a place to sleep at the Dieselworks when the turntable at Tidmouth Sheds was frozen.

In the eighteenth season, he was at the Dieselworks when Paxton returned after looking for him, Diesel, Sidney, Den and Dart.

In The Great Race, Norman was involved in an accident with Thomas, resulting in the tank engine being unable to compete in The Great Railway Show.

## Persona

Norman looks like his twin Dennis, but he is a helpful diesel engine. He wants to be liked by all the engines, whether they be steam or diesel engines. So he does his part at the Sodor Dieselworks and follows all of his orders. However, poor Norman often breaks down and he does not like that. Unlike Dennis, who is lazy, if Norman were fixed properly he would show what a Really Useful Engine he can be. He is also willing to help another engine in trouble, especially Dennis.

## Livery

Norman is painted orange-red with yellow lining and a dark grey roof.

## Appearances

* Season 2 - Dave's New Home and Flying Scotsman Departs (*cameo*)
* Season 3 - Percy and the Other Railway (*cameo*) and Disappearing Diesels
* Season 4 - The Wrong Sort of Coal (*cameo*), Saved by the Belle, and George and Buster (*cameo*)
* Season 5 - The Big City Engine (*cameo*), Sodor Wash Day (*cameo*), Stanley's Branch Line, Return of the Spotless Record (*cameo*), and Samson and Logan
* Season 6 - The New Diesel Fuel, Overheated!, and Diesel's Christmas Surprise
* Season 7 - Salty and the Small Engines (*cameo*) and Two-Faced
* Season 8 - Sidney Saves the Day (*flashback*), Lampless Lance, and The Diesel that Stole Christmas

Specials:

* Gordon and Spencer: An LNER Rivalry (*does not speak*)
* The Big Race
Neville

"*Watch where you're going, clumsy wheels!*"
— 'Arry and Bert, Thomas and the New Engine

* **Class**: SR Bulleid Q1
* **Designer**: Oliver Bulleid
* **Builder**: SR Brighton Works
* **Built**: 1942
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0

**Neville** is a black tender engine.

## Bio

The engines did not like Neville at first. Although he was kind and friendly, Neville had the misfortune of looking like a diesel. Thomas saw him with 'Arry and Bert and soon a rumour spread that he was planning to bump the steam engines. Luckily, the rumour was rectified and Thomas befriended Neville after rescuing him from a broken viaduct.

## Persona

Neville is a steam engine, whose square body may cause others to look at him as having Diesel-like qualities. Neville is gentlemanly, highly enthusiastic, and kind, if a little naive. Neville never holds a grudge, but can be easily hurt by unkind comments or not being accepted by others who judge him only by his appearance. Otherwise, he is bubbly, ready to pull together, and happy to make new friends. In Thomas' Sodor Adventures, he's also scared of scrap, which he claims "is a reflex" of his.

## Livery

Neville is painted in the British Railway's plain unlined black livery without the BR logo.

## Appearances

* Season 2 - Duck and Dilly (*cameo*), Small Engines (*mentioned*), Gordon and the Bend (*cameo*), Hiro and the Coaches, Disaster on Sodor (*cameo*), and Flying Scotsman Departs (*cameo*)
* Season 3 - Saving Sidney (*cameo*), CoBo (*cameo*), Ghost Stories (*does not speak*), and Disappearing Diesels
* Season 4 - It's Not Easy Being Green, Neville at the Scrapyard, and Saved by the Belle (*cameo*)
* Season 5 - Sodor Snowstorm (*cameo*), Bert Tries His Best (*cameo*), Percy and James, Bumble Bucket, and Stanley's Branch Line
* Season 6 - Mystery Coming Through (*does not speak*), Timothy the Ghost Engine (*cameo*), and James and the Royal Train

Specials:

* Gordon and Spencer: An LNER Rivalry
* The Ghost Engine of Sodor
* The Curse of the Kipper

## Trivia

* Neville's whistle sound is one half-step higher in pitch than Oliver's from the third season, which is actually Gordon's whistle at a higher pitch. It was also reused later in the series for the Flying Scotsman's whistle.

## Gallery

Neville in the ninth seasonNeville in the eleventh seasonNeville with Thomas and Percy in the twelfth season
Bradford

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"*Right you horrible lot - I'm in charge now! So no bumping and none of your cheek!*"
— Bradford to the Troublesome Trucks

* **Number**: 0919
* **Designer**: Sir William Stanier
* **Builder**: Derby Carriage and Wagon Works
* **Built**: Sometime between 1935 and 1948

**Bradford** is a Welsh brake van who works with Samson.

## Bio

Bradford was brought to Sodor by Samson, and when he noticed Thomas struggling with his Troublesome Trucks, Bradford offered to be his brakevan for the day. Once coupled up, Bradford quickly took charge of the trucks and barked at them to behave. Thomas was very impressed until he found out how much Bradford likes to stick to the rules of the railway, which makes his trains very late. Thomas decided to take a train without Bradford, but ended up running into trouble. Bradford eventually went back to the Mainland with Samson.

## Persona

Bradford is an officious and strict brake van who adheres to every railway rule, no matter how minor the rule might be. Although he means well and does his best to keep the trucks in order, his overzealous attitude makes his trains run very late. Because of this, the engines find him annoying. He is also quite conceited, as he claimed he knew how much the engines "appreciated" him.

## Livery

Bradford is painted green with a red stripe across his sides and his number painted in gold.

## Basis

Bradford is an LMS 20 ton brake van. Various faceless brake vans share this basis.

## Trivia

* Bradford is the first sentient brake van to be introduced in the television series since Toad in the third season.
* Bradford's persona and dialogue are based on Battery Sergeant Major Williams from "It Ain't Half Hot Mum".
Spencer and Gordon

Spencer and Gordon

Gordon was excited about taking the duke and duchess to the maithwait station party. But they had their own private engine called spencer. Gordon was racing to the works he was being pulled up and spencer over took him. He met him again with James. James introduced him and he was told spencer would take him to the party. Gordon was upset. Spencer set off very fast with the duke and duchess on board. He over took Thomas and Gordon at the station, Gordon advised him to take water but spencer raced away and was stuck on Gordon's hill. Gordon had to rescue spencer and take him to maithwait which made him happy. When they arrived spencer looked embaressed and James said that he had to much puff and not enough steam.

thomas, spencer, Gordon, james, sir topham hat, duke and duchess (does not speak), Percy (cameo), Henry (cameo), elvis (cameo), station master (cameo)
Ffarquhar

**Ffarquhar** is the top station of Thomas' Branch Line. The engine and carriage sheds are located here, as well as a line leading to Anopha Quarry. No engines are allowed on that line, except Mavis and Toby.

Its Thomas' favourite station, as revealed in the real Thomas episode Baa!.

## Trivia

* The Welsh-sounding name "Ffarquhar" is a made-up word derived from "Far-away quarry" by the Reverend W. Awdry and his brother George.
* Tom Tipper the postman brings mail to the station for Percy to take to Knapford.
* It is a designated stop for Bertie.
List of Thomas & Friends: Racing around Sodor pre-release and unused content

Here is a list of pre-release and unused content in Thomas & Friends: Racing around Sodor.

## Early ideas

### **Flying Scotsman as a NPC**

During game development, Flying Scotsman was originally going to appear as a non-playable character in the game, but DonaldDouglasandOliver11 wanted him to be a playable character, so in the final, Flying Scotsman appears as a playable character only in Vicarstown.

### **Jerome and Judy**

Jerome and Judy were originally going to appear in the game in the level Tidmouth in Winter as non-playable rolling stock, but they never appeared in the level in the final game. Although, they were later added with the Christmas 2016 update.

### **Emily's Coaches**

As seen in an E3 demo, Emily's Coaches could be seen at the platform in Knapford Station on The Main Line instead of the red branch line coaches meaning that they were originally going to appear in the game.

## Early builds

### **Oil Tankers**

The oil tankers that appeared in the level The Main Line were originally meant to have their logo from the model series, but the logo was changed to it's CGI form in the final version of the game.

### **Knapford Station**

The green metal bars on Knapford Station's canopy roof were silver instead of green. This was fixed in the final version.

### **Levels**

#### **Changes**

In an E3 demo, James appears in The Main Line, instead of Philip, although, James hasn't been downloaded to the level in the demo, as a video of the demo shown an icon of James on Level 3's building instead of Philip meaning that James was originally going to be a character that appeared in a level rather than being downloadable. Also, two of Emily's coaches can be seen at the platform in Knapford station instead of the red branch line coaches, although, they don't appear in the final version of the game.

#### **Level Layouts**

Also, the levels had some differences unlike their appearance in the final version, These differences are:

* Tidmouth in Winter didn't have Dryaw station.
* The Main Line had Wellsworth instead of the Sodor Dairy.
* Edward's Branch Line had Suddery station.
* The Little Western didn't have Arlesburgh Sheds and the Town Square.
* Sodor China Clay Company didn't exist yet.
* Ulfstead Castle's mine entrance was open.
* Vicarstown didn't have Vicarstown Dieselworks.
* Skarloey Railway didn't exist yet.

### **Unused Levels**

In an early screenshot, an unknown level which has Farmer McColl's farm appears, it is unknown what the level that Farmer McColl's farm is was called and it is also unknown why the level didn't make it in the final cut.
Ivan

"*The crowd are going wild! He's won them over before the race has even started!*"
— The Announcer, Meet the Contenders

* **Builder**: Murom Locomotive Plant
* **Configuration**: 0-6-0

**Ivan** is a Russian diesel shunter. He participates in the Great Railway Show as one of the Shunting Competition contestants.

## Bio

Ivan participated in the Great Railway Show at least twice during his career, and seemingly finished second away from setting a new world record once. Once when he again participated in the shunting challenge, he did so alongside Raul, Gina, Ashima and Thomas, but ended up losing the event after championships were awarded to the latter two. Ivan returned home after the show was over.

## Persona

Ivan of Russia may look mean, but he is one of the most charismatic characters to be found on the railway. He is a real comedian, who will put a smile on everyone’s face.

## Basis

Ivan is based on a TGM23 class diesel shunter.

## Livery

Ivan is painted red and blue with white lining. His running board is painted yellow, and he carries his name on the sides of his cab in white lettering. His wheels are painted black with white rims and blue counterweights.

## Appearances

Specials:

* The Big Race

Promotional videos:

* Ivan's Devious Deed

## Trivia

* The colours of the Russian flag, of which Ivan is painted in, are stacked differently as to how they look on the actual flag; the white and blue are swapped around. This was most likely done for aesthetic reasons.
* Ivan is the only diesel engine to compete in the Great Railway Show.
* His horn is the same sound as Butch's.
Rheneas Viaduct

**Rheneas Viaduct** is a highest bridge in Skarloey Railway.

## History

### The Railway Series

Rheneas Viaduct was built in 1865 and, along with the nearby tunnel, was the major engineering feature of the line. The viaduct spans a large, spectacular gorge. A stepped path descends into the gorge and goes under the viaduct.

In 1961, Duncan stalled on the viaduct with a passenger train out of jealousy for not being polished. Skarloey had to come to Duncan’s rescue.

### Thomas & Friends

When Boulder got loose from Boulder Quarry, he rolled across Rheneas Viaduct after Rheneas, which caused him to crash into a siding.

## Appearances

### Railway Series

 Gallant Old Engine - Passengers and Polish and Gallant Old Engine
Sodor Flour Mill

## Sodor Flour Mills

**The Sodor Flour Mills** is located between Killaban and Cabalnoo on the main line loop. The mill has chutes that fill trucks with flour. Thomas once used it to cover himself in flour to scare Diesel as payback for Diesel's teasing.

There is also a small yard where empty trucks are shunted when the mill is closed. Once, Thomas asked James to help him collect the truck filled with flour.

The site is run by "Dusty" Dave.

## Appearances

### Television Series

Toby Feels Left Out
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## Gallery

### Thomas & Friends

#### Model Series

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Gordon's Hill

**Gordon's Hill** (Nickname the Main Line) Is the Highhest Hill in The railway series. the hill was high and bumpy tracks.

## Bio

In the Railway Series The Bridge was Drawed. In Season 1 Gordon Had been stuck in the hill. in season 2 donald was push james' train after that he has an accident. in season 3 the hill was restored. in season 4 stepney and duck pass the hill. at night henry pulls the flying kipper and duck push him until had accident. in season 5 the hill was comfort again in season 6. the hill was used by another engines. in another series the hill was high.
Flying Scotsman

"*Flying Scotsman, coming through!*"
— Flying Scotsman, The Great Race

* **Class**: LNER A3 "Pacific", formerly LNER A1 "Pacific"
* **Designer**: Sir Nigel Gresley
* **Builder**: Doncaster Works
* **Built**: 1923, rebuilt 1947
* **Restored**: 1968, 2016
* **Configuration**: 4-6-2
* **Top Speed**: 105 mph

**Flying Scotsman,** an LNER Class A3 4-6-2, is the last of Gordon's brothers. He holds the records for being the first engine to officially run at 100 mph in 1934, and having the longest non-stop run for a steam engine, which was 442 miles/711 kilometres non-stop while on tour in Australia in 1989.

## Bio

Flying Scotsman came to Sodor to cheer up his only surviving brother, Gordon. He had two tenders at the time he arrived, causing Henry to feel jealous. During his visit, he got on well with most of the Fat Controller's Engines and took charge of "the Limited" in place of 7101 when Henry rescued both him and 199 as both diesels failed. After his visit, Flying Scotsman left with his enthusiasts when the Fat Controller announced that steam engines will still be at work on the North Western Railway. Gordon later said that Flying Scotsman told him about the Silver Jubilee.

## Livery

Flying Scotsman appears painted in LNER green with black and yellow lining with LNER painted in yellow on his tender side.

## Appearances

* Season 2 - Alfie's Lucky Day and Flying Scotsman Departs
* Season 5 - Bears (*mentioned*)
* Season 6 - James and the Royal Train (*mentioned*)
* Season 7 - Gordon's Brother

Specials:

* Gordon and Spencer: An LNER Rivalry (*mentioned*)
* The Big Race

## Trivia

* In the television series. Flying Scotsman received smoke deflectors, a double chimney, and his number on both his cab and second tender, a combination he never had in real-life. In the television series, His tenders also have six wheels each instead of eight each, however, that was a mistake by Arc and may be fixed in future episodes.
Derek

"*Hey you two. This new Diesel's got a toothache. Good luck!*"
— Percy, Double Teething Troubles

* **Designer**: Clayton Equipment Company and Beyer, Peacock & Co.
* **Builder**: Clayton Equipment Company or Beyer, Peacock & Co.
* **Built**: sometime between 1962 and 1965
* **Configuration**: Bo-Bo
* **Top Speed**: 60 mph

**Derek** is a diesel who is known for his initial "teething" troubles.

## Bio

Derek was sent to help Bill and Ben out at the China Clay Works, but was known for his "teething troubles". This led him to overheat whilst pulling a stone train with the twins. After that, he was sent back to the Works.

## Persona

Derek is a jolly, enthusiastic Diesel engine, who was brought in to assist Bill, Ben, and BoCo at the China Clay quarry. Unfortunately, due to his engine, he is highly prone to teething troubles, namely overheating and suffering frequent breakdowns, for which he is apologetic for the inconvenience. As a result, he spends many a day having his engine tended to. But Derek is a likable chap and even Bill and Ben decided that they liked him due to his friendly nature. Derek has an infectious charisma, is keen to help anyone around him, and has a passion for sorting things out in a jiffy - if his cooling system lets him.

## Livery

Derek is painted in the British Railway's green livery with yellow warning panels.

## Appearances

* Season 1 - BoCo Helps Out
* Season 2 - Fergus and the Electric Engines, Small Engines, That's My Special, and Flying Scotsman Departs (*cameo*)
* Season 3 - CoBo, Bill, Ben and Derek, Disappearing Diesels (*cameo*), and Cold Crews (*does not speak*)
* Season 4 - Stories of Digging, Neville at the Scrapyard (*cameo*), and George and Buster
* Season 5 - Henry to the Rescue (*cameo*), The Big City Engine, Silver Steam (*cameo*), and Culdee and the Enthusiasts
* Season 6 - The New Diesel Fuel, Percy and the Problem with Snakes, Overheated!, and Timothy the Ghost Engine

Specials:

* Thomas and the Storm (*cameo*)
* The Curse of the Kipper

He is likely to appear in Sodor and the Mystery of Christmas.

## Trivia

* Starting from season 14, Derek's horn was reused for Salty. Before this, Derek's horn was also used for the foghorn.
* Derek was the first non-Awdry standard gauge diesel engine to be introduced into the television series.
* Originally, Derek was going to be named "Paxman", but it was changed for fear it would offend the Paxman brand of Diesels, or refer to celebrity Jeremy Paxman.
* Derek's problems were undoubtedly inspired by his basis, as the twin Paxman engines of the real Class 17s were unreliable, being prone to problems with the camshaft, cylinder head, and other areas.
Frieda

"*Ugh! Do I look like a Gordon? My name is Frieda.*"
— Frieda, The Great Race

* **Class**: DB Class 10
* **Builder**: Krupp
* **Built**: 1957
* **Configuration**: 4-6-2

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

## Bio

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

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

## Persona

Frieda is a sleek blue streamlined engine from Germany. Beautiful and strong, Frieda will be entering the Strongest Engine race. She has come to show that girls like her do better than any of the boys.

## Basis

Frieda is based on the DB Class 10. One of the two locomotives is preserved.

## Livery

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

## Appearances

Specials:

* The Big Race

Promotional videos:

* Frieda's Freight

## Trivia

* The German flag painted on Frieda's tender and streamlined casing is inaccurate to the real German flag; the red and black bands are swapped around. This problem is corrected on her Wooden Railway toy.
* Her whistle sound is Hiro's at a lower pitch.
Skarloey Bridge

**Skarloey Bridge** is a Short wooden river Bridge there was a Little boat. The bridge crosses to Hawin Doorey Rusty, Skarloey, Rheneas, Elizabeth helps the bridge save from the fallen tree. in Series 7 the bridge was mande by steel.

## Appearances

The Refreshments Lady Stand (US)
 Home At Last
 Special Funnel

## Songs

Songs In The Series
 Buffer Up And Share
I'm Full of Surprises

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**I'm Full of Surprises** is a song featured in The Big Race. It is performed by Kerry Shale, who voices Diesel, with Steven Kynman also providing lines for Paxton and Dart. The lyrics were written by Andrew Brenner, while the song was composed by Oliver Davis. The song is also reprised at the end of the film and called **He's Full of Surprises**. This version of the song was performed by Brenner, Davis, David Stoten and Ian McCue.

## Lyrics

### I'm Full of Surprises

**Diesel**: I'm full of surprises
**Paxton**: (spoken) "Are you singing Diesel?"
**Diesel**: They ought to say of me
I bring some razzle dazzle to the yard
I'm full of surprises
As you can plainly see
I don't find being surprising all that hard
**Paxton**: (spoken) "I can't really see anything under here!"
**Diesel**: I'm full of surprises
They ought to say of me
I bring some razzle dazzle to the yard
I'm full of surprises
As you can plainly see
I don't find being surprising all that hard
Some will probably say
I'm only up to my old tricks
But I'd say I'm a problem solver
Looking for a nice quick fix
(*snickers*)
I'm full of surprises
They ought to say of me
I bring some razzle dazzle to the rail
I'm full of surprises
As you can plainly see
I'm trusting my surprises to prevail
I hope this time being surprising doesn't fail!
They used to call me devious
**Dart**: (spoken) "Excuse me!"
**Diesel**: Because I had a bit of previous
But please, you must believious
I'm not that bad...
(*giggles, honks*)
Well maybe just a tad.
(*snickers*)
### He's Full of Surprises

He's full of surprises
Just like he'll always be
He brings some razzle dazzle to the yard
He's full of surprises
As you can plainly see
He don't find being surprising all that hard
Some would probably say
That he's only up to his old tricks
But he says he's a problem solver
Looking for a nice quick fix
He's full of surprises
Just like he'll always be
He brings some razzle dazzle to the rail
He's full of surprises
As you can plainly see
He's trusting his surprises to prevail
He hopes this time his surprising doesn't fail
They used to call him devious
Because he had a bit of previous
But please, you must believious
He’s not that bad
Well, maybe just a tad!
## Characters

### I'm Full of Surprises

#### The Great Race

* Diesel
* Dart
* Paxton
* Mavis (*cameo*)
* 'Arry and Bert (*cameo*)
* Den (*cameo*)
* Sidney (*cameo*)
* Norman (*cameo*)

#### The Big Race

* Diesel
* Dart
* Paxton
* 'Arry and Bert (*cameo*)
* Dennis (*cameo*)
* Den (*cameo*)
* Sidney (*cameo*)
* Norman (*cameo*)

### He's Full of Surprises

#### The Great Race

* Diesel
* Paxton
* Den
* Dart
* Cranky

#### The Big Race

* Vinnie
* Diesel
* Paxton
Annie and Clarabel

"*Those are my coaches! Give them back!*"
— Thomas, Emily's New Coaches

* **Built**: 1896

**Annie** and **Clarabel** are Thomas' coaches.

## Bio

Annie and Clarabel started life on the North Western Railway, as James's coaches. In 1923, they were given to Thomas when he started working his own branch line. They have had several adventures, such as losing their guard and becoming runaways.
In The Adventure Begins, before Thomas got his branch line, he met Annie and Clarabel for the first time when he thought they were the express coaches. He apologised and introduced himself, leaving Annie and Clarabel impressed. They were often pulled by James. Edward at one point was also briefly seen with them. When Thomas received his branch line after rescuing James, the two coaches were given to him to use. When Thomas is away, Percy, Toby, Duck, Stanley, Rosie (unseen) and Ryan take his place to pull them. Emily and Neville have both taken them not knowing they were Thomas' coaches, and Caitlin has once taken them without realising they were coupled to her own coaches and Hiro saved them. Gordon also pulled them once, when Samson took his Express Coaches by mistake. Ashima, Daisy and Diesel have also taken them.

## Persona

Annie and Clarabel are respectful to all of the engines, but most of all Gordon and Thomas. They are Thomas' best friends and are quick to rebuke him when he gets troublesome. Annie and Clarabel are best friends, but like all friends, sometimes they fall out.

## Livery

Annie and Clarabel are painted in an orange-brown livery with their names written in white on their sides. They were refurbished in the fifth season.

## Appearances

* Season 1 - Emily Helps Out, Percy Saves the Day (*cameo*), Edward Gets it Right (*cameo*), Henry's Happy Day (*cameo*), James and the Big Red Balloon (*cameo*), Big Strong Murdoch (*Clarabel only; deleted scene*), Gordon and Spencer the Fast Engines (*cameo*), Thomas and the Snow (*cameo*), and Thomas' Three Cheers (*do not speak*)
* Season 2 - Slow Coaches, Hiro and the Coaches, Disaster on Sodor (*do not speak*), Stepney's Journey Out (*cameo*), and Flying Scotsman Departs (*cameo*)
* Season 3 - Old Slow Coach (*do not speak*), The New Controller (*cameo*), Bertie's Foggy Day, and Cold Crews (*do not speak*)
* Season 4 - Thomas and Algy, Best Decorated Engine (*cameo*), Flora's Tram Coach (*do not speak*), Runaway Coaches (*cameo*), The Wrong Sort of Coal, and George and Buster
* Season 5 - Sodor Snowstorm, Nigel, Culdee and the Enthusiasts (*cameo*), and Stanley's Branch Line
* Season 6 - The New Diesel Fuel, Percy and the Problem with Snakes (*cameo*), James and the Royal Train, and Edward and the Express
* Season 7 - Young and Old (*cameo*) and Toby and the Snowplough (*cameo*)
* Season 8 - Sidney Saves the Day, Snowploughing at Christmas (*cameo*), Goodbye Glynn (*cameo*), and Glynn's Christmas Wish (*flashback cameo*)

Specials:

* Thomas and the Storm
* Gordon and Spencer: An LNER Rivalry
* The Ghost Engine of Sodor
* The Curse of the Kipper
* Sodor and the Mystery of Christmas
* The Adventure Begins (Sequel)
* The Return of Sailor John
* The Big Race
Tidmouth Sheds

**Tidmouth Sheds** are the main engine sheds on the North Western Railway.

## Bio

The sheds are a roundhouse with six berths and a turntable outside at the front. Thomas, Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy and Emily generally sleep here, although other engines occasionally spend the night here. Duck formerly slept here. The sheds have appeared in every season and special of Thomas and Friends.

In Thomas' Sodor Adventures, it's an eight-berth shed where Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Duck, Emily, Geoffrey and Bear usually sleep. Thomas, Percy, Toby, Donald, Douglas, Oliver, Murdoch, Molly and Neville have slept here on occasion as well.
Harold

"*He may have whirley arms instead of wheels, but he seems to understand just what an engine needs!*"
— Duck, All at Sea

**Harold** is a helicopter who is based at the Sodor Search & Rescue Centre.

## Bio

When Harold was first seen, he claimed that "railways are slow and out of date", but was proven wrong by Percy after Percy beat Harold in a race. When Thomas' brakes failed and became a runaway, he helped an inspector catch up to him, and stop. He also brought Santa Claus to the Christmas Party in 1986. He has also made good friends with Duck after he rescued an injured sailor.

Harold was based at the airfield at Dryaw until the construction of the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre. Since then he has joined the team and has gone on several missions such as searching for Thomas, rescuing Bertie from the Shake Shake Bridge, rescuing sheep, and climbers, and finding a lost elephant.

## Persona

Harold speaks in a manner reminiscent of an RAF pilot, using terms such as "wizard" and "old chap" in conversation. Harold somewhat tends to be full of himself as he feels that "railways are slow", but he always gets his comeuppance in the end.

## Appearances

* Season 1 - Emily Helps Out (*cameo*), Harold and the Flying Climbers, The Grand Opening Arrives (*does not speak*), and Thomas' Three Cheers
* Season 2 - Race with the Mail and Henry's Fire Rescue
* Season 3 - Midnight Mavis (*cameo*)
* Season 4 - Best Decorated Engine (*cameo*), Saved by the Belle, and James and Flynn (*cameo*)
* Season 5 - Sodor Snowstorm, Henry to the Rescue, Snow Rescue, and Smoke Signals
* Season 8 - Snowploughing at Christmas (*does not speak*)

Specials:

* Sodor and the Mystery of Christmas
Mike

"*Engines without whistles aren't proper engines at all.*"
— Mike, Small Railway Engines

* **Built**: 1966
* **Gauge**: 15 inch
* **Configuration**: 2-8-2
* **Arrived on Sodor**: 1967

**Mike** is a strong red engine who works on the Arlesdale Railway.

## Bio

Mike worked on an unnamed line in England until 1967, at which time their line closed down and he, Rex and Bert, were sent to Sodor to work the Arlesdale Railway. Not long after arrival, Mike mocked Duck when the Great Western Engine had trouble with his whistle making unusual noises, which lead to Rex telling Mike to lose his whistle. While pulling a passenger train, a stray cow had wandered onto the line and Mike whistled so loudly to make it move that his whistle flew off. This meant that his crew and passengers had to whistle for him. To make matters worse, there were no spare whistles for Mike so he was sent to the quarries for the rest of the day.

Years later, a few months after Jock came into service, Mike decided to pay the new engine back for all his cockiness. So, whilst double-heading a passenger train, Mike reduced steam after the Green, causing Jock to pull him and the passenger train alone. However, Mike's plan backfired when his injector failed on the return journey and Jock had to take him home. After being mended, Mike apologized to Jock.

## Persona

Mike is a strong red engine who sometimes can be very arrogant. He thinks he should be in charge of the other two engines, though neither of them really let him boss them around. Bert simply humours him, but Rex goes out of his way to tease Mike and wind him up, which is not very difficult. Mike much prefers pulling goods trains to passengers, unlike Gordon, as he considers goods much more straightforward and less likely to complain. He is proud of his strength and appears rather confident, but he wouldn’t be so easy to tease if he wasn’t hiding at least a little insecurity. He can sometimes be a little irritable. In Thomas' Sodor Adventures, he gets annoyed with Frank very easily.

## Livery

Mike is painted in the NWR red livery with blue-and-yellow lining. He has a brass dome, red wheels, red nameplates with yellow writing mounted each side of his smokebox and "Arlesdale" written on his tender in yellow. According to Rex, Mike used to be painted green.

## Appearances

* Season 1 - Oliver and the Snowman
* Season 2 - Duck and Dilly (*cameo*), Small Engines, and Mike and James
* Season 3 - The World's Strongest Small Engine
* Season 4 - It's Not Easy Being Green (*cameo*), Duck and the Coaches, and Duncan and Mike
* Season 5 - Bert Tries His Best and Culdee and the Enthusiasts (*cameo*)
* Season 6 - I'm the Leader
* Season 7 - Love for the Sea, Salty and the Small Engines, and Ryan and the Trucks

He is likely to appear in the eighth season.

Specials:

* Thomas and the Storm
* The Return of Sailor John
* The Big Race