List of Steam Engines in Thomas & Friends
- North Western Railway
- The Magic Railroad
- Skarloey Railway
- Mid Sodor Railway
- Arlesdale Railway
- Misty Island
- Estate Railway
- The Mainland
How many trains are there in Thomas and Friends?
In total, currently, 32 engines from the North Western Railway have numbers, this includes engines who formerly had numbers on other-railways, which they no longer retain, and engine's that don't physically have their numbers displayed on them.
Who are the original Thomas trains?
The first book, The Three Railway Engines, was published in 1945. Many Thomas fans may be surprised to find out that Thomas the Tank Engine was not a part of the original crew; Edward, Henry, and Gordon were the first tank engines of the series.
Who is the number 12 train in Thomas and Friends?
EmilyEmily is an emerald Stirling Single tender engine who works on the North Western Railway and is the railway's number 12 engine.
Who is the number 11 train in Thomas and Friends?
OliverOliver is the No. 11 green steam engine. Along with his break van Toad, Oliver was saved from being scrapped by Douglas. Then he was given a new coat of green paint and now proudly works on Duck's branch line.
Who is number 7 on Thomas the Train?
TobyToby (Number 7)
Is there a black train in Thomas?
There is one diesel engine, a black train known just as “Diesel,” who struggles to prove that he's as useful as the steam trains. Less useful than Diesel are the female passenger coaches named Annie and Clarabel, who are awarded to Thomas as prizes after he helps with a train breakdown.
Who is number 13 in Thomas and train?
Daisy: 13 (Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends S.): Amazon.co.uk: Awdry, Rev. Wilbert Vere: 9780721410326: Books.
Who is number 21 in Thomas and Friends?
RosieRosie: Rosie is an energetic, fun and free spirited tank engine! She works as a shunting and mixed traffic engine and loves to race just as much as she loves to be Really Useful. Fun Fact: Rosie is based on a SR USA Class 0-6-0T.
Who is the number 13 train in Thomas and Friends?
Thirteen was a spare engine from the Mainland and was brought to help Donald and Douglas, who were feeling overworked. When he first arrived, he proved to be very unlucky. He caused delays for Donald and Douglas, got hit by a land-slide, and then damaged his firebox which got knocked out of place.
Who is number 19 in Thomas the Train?
NedNed is painted two-tone orange with a grey roof and bucket, and a brown arm and chassis. The number "19" and the words "Sodor Construction Company" (originally the words "Packard & Co.") are painted on his sides in yellow.
Who is number 17 Thomas and Friends?
KellyKelly is painted navy blue with red lining and a cream crane arm. His wheels are navy blue with red lining. He has the number "17" painted on his sides in cream.
Who is number 22 in Thomas and Friends?
Rebecca is the number 22 engine.
Where are the original Thomas the Train models?
The Hara Model Railway Museum (Japanese: 原鉄道模型博物館), or simply the Hara Railway Museum, is a Japanese model railway museum located in Nishi-ku, Yokohama which houses some of the models used in the television series.
How many real Thomas the trains are there?
In the United States there are six traveling Thomas engines: one that is an actual steam locomotive, and the other five that are replica engines. All were decorated or built by Strasburg Railroad, with the real steam engine being decorated from Brooklyn Eastern District Terminal No. 15.
Who is the oldest engine in Thomas?
Brought up under instruction from Duke, Sir Handel is one of the oldest engines on the Narrow Gauge Railway.
Who is the oldest train in Thomas and Friends?
Skarloey (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a red narrow gauge saddle tank engine and the oldest engine on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 1. In the higher-quality episodes of the series, Skarloey is portrayed as wise and dedicated like he was in the original books.
Who are the characters in Thomas and Friends?
Facing the camera: Trevor, Bertie, Edward, James, Donald, Douglas, Percy, Thomas, Duck, Toby. Facing away: Diesel, Bill, Ben.
What is Diesel 10's name in Thomas and the Magic Railroad?
Splatter and Dodge are Diesel 10's two bumbling minions in "Thomas and the Magic Railroad". They are collectively called " Splodge " by Diesel 10.
What is Edward's engine number?
Edward is a blue mixed-traffic tender engine who runs his own branch line, numbered 2. He is one of the oldest engines on Sodor and is occasionally made fun of for his age. After a berth at Tidmouth Sheds was destroyed, Edward moved to Wellsworth Sheds. He is not seen in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
What is Henry's engine?
Henry is a green mixed-traffic tender engine that works on the Main Line, numbered 3. He was originally a prototype engine that needed special Welsh coal to operate properly. Following an accident when pulling the Flying Kipper, Henry was rebuilt, giving him a new shape and better performance, and eliminating the need for the expensive special coal. Henry moved from Tidmouth to Vicarstown Sheds in order to be closer to his work.
What is the name of the bluebell engine in Truro?
He works on the mainland. Stepney is a bluebell tank engine painted Improved Engine Green who works on the Bluebell Railway.
Where is the Rex engine?
Rex is small green tender engine on the Arlesdale railway.
Who is Flynn in Sodor?
Flynn is a red fire engine who is part of the Sodor Search and Rescue Team and operates as a road-rail vehicle , both on-road and rail. Den is a big hydraulic diesel engine who runs the Vicarstown Dieselworks. Dart is a small diesel shunter who is Den's best friend and assistant at the Vicarstown Dieselworks.
Why do children learn to memorize Thomas and Friends characters names?
Children also benefit from memorizing all of the characters names because they have fun doing it. They also expand their vocabularies and improve pronouncing words while playing with their Thomas & Friends trains and trucks.
What is the smallest steam engine in the book?
Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas is a cheeky little engine and tries very hard to be very useful. Percy the Small Engine. Percy is the No. 6 on his bunker and is the smallest and youngest of the steam engines.
What engine is Henry on the Island of Sodor?
Henry is based on the on a Stainer 4-6-0 Class 5 engine and he is the No.3 green engine on the Island of Sodor.
What is Emily modeled after?
Emily is modeled after the Stirling 4-2-2 of the Great Northern Railway.
Is Daisy Thomas a wooden train?
She is highly collectible and worth the addition to any Thomas collection and she looks somewhat similar to BoCo from the side. Its a shame they never made the Daisy wooden train in Track master or TOMY battery operated versions.
How many Thomas characters are there?
Currently there is 931 characters in the franchise, excluding minor human and animal characters. (1965 Characters Total).
What does a star mean in North Western Railway?
North Western Railway. Characters that are owned by the North Western Railway company. A star indicates that the character isn't owned by the railway, but works alongside it. Thomas. Edward. Henry. Gordon. James. Percy.
Collectible Thomas the Tank Engine Trains
For Thomas fans, there are plenty of trains to collect, starting with Thomas the Tank Engine himself. My son and I started collecting these trains years ago. We started with a wooden Thomas the Tank Engine, and it escalated from there. To date, we have several hundred assorted trains, many of which are the main character.
Types of Thomas Trains
For the uninitiated, there are many different types of Thomas the Tank Engine trains to collect. Some types are easy to find in local or online toy stores, while others are harder to track down. If you like to shop on eBay, you'll find plenty of the trains, both used and new. These are the main types available:
What Trains Should You Collect? Are Any Types Valuable?
What you should collect really depends on what you like about the individual trains, though some types are more valuable than others based on their scarcity.
How to Identify the Manufactured Year on Old Trains
Do you want to know how old your wooden Thomas the Tank Engine train is? Most of the wooden trains have the year they were manufactured printed on the inside rim of the wheels. Just turn your train upside down and look at the inner part of the wheels. You may need a magnifying glass to see the year clearly.
Overview
Standard gauge engines
• Thomas (voiced by Ben Small in Hero of the Rails and Series 18, John Hasler in The Adventure Begins and Series 24 in the UK, Martin Sherman in Hero of the Rails and Series 18 and Joseph May in The Adventure Begins and Series 24 in the US) is a blue tank engine who works on the North Western Railway, and is number 1. He initially worked as the station pilot at the Big Station. After helping rescue James from a nasty accident, Thomas was rewarded with two faithful coaches, …
Narrow gauge engines
• Skarloey (voiced by Keith Wickham) is a red narrow gauge saddle tank engine and the oldest engine on the Skarloey Railway, and is number 1. In the higher-quality episodes of the series, Skarloey is portrayed as wise and dedicated like he was in the original books. His catchphrase is "I'm ashamed of you." He speaks with a Welsh accent. He is based on "Talyllyn", of the Talyllyn Railway.
Miniature/minimum gauge engines
• Rex (voiced by Tom Stourton) is a small green tender engine who lives and works on the Arlesdale Railway. He is a natural leader but can get very cocky at times.
• Mike (voiced by Tim Whitnall) is a small strong grumpy red engine who prefers goods trains to passengers. He works on the Arlesdale Railway and is the youngest of the Arlesdale Railway engines.
Rolling stock
• Annie and Clarabel (both voiced by Teresa Gallagher) are Thomas' two faithful coaches, whom he loves dearly and would never dream of being separated from them.
• Henrietta (voiced by Maggie Ollerenshaw) is a tram coach that travels with Toby. Percy usually takes her when Toby is absent.
• The Troublesome Trucks (also called Cars or Freight Cars, originally Foolish Freight Cars, in the US) (voiced by Christopher Ragland, Ben Small in King of the Railway and Serie…
• Annie and Clarabel (both voiced by Teresa Gallagher) are Thomas' two faithful coaches, whom he loves dearly and would never dream of being separated from them.
• Henrietta (voiced by Maggie Ollerenshaw) is a tram coach that travels with Toby. Percy usually takes her when Toby is absent.
• The Troublesome Trucks (also called Cars or Freight Cars, originally Foolish Freight Cars, in the US) (voiced by Christopher Ragland, Ben Small in King of the Railway and Series 18) are pieces o…
Non-rail vehicles
• Terence (voiced by Tom Stourton) is an orange caterpillar tractor who usually works near Thomas' Branch Line. He is owned and driven by Farmer Finney. He is based on a Caterpillar Model 70.
• Bertie (voiced by Rupert Degas in Series 15-16 and Keith Wickham in Series 17-24) is a red bus who works alongside Thomas' Branch Line. He is owned by Sodor Roadways. He is based on the Leyland Tiger.
Humans
• Sir Topham Hatt (also known as "The Fat Controller") (voiced by Keith Wickham in the UK, the US version beginning with The Adventure Begins and Series 24 and Kerry Shale in Hero of the Rails and Series 18 in the US version) is the controller of the North Western Railway and formerly the Skarloey Railway. He first appeared in The Railway Series. He is one of the most iconic characters in the Thomas franchise, along with other characters such as Thomas and the Steam Team. He …