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unusual facts about Thomas and Friends



Aveling and Porter

Three Aveling and Porter products are found in The Railway Series books by the Rev. W. Awdry and the TV series based on the books: George the Steamroller, Trevor the Traction Engine, and Fergus the Railway Traction Engine.

Ben Small

In the US version, he voices Stanley and Charlie, who are voiced by Small's co-star Matt Wilkinson in the UK.

Golden Bear Toys

The company has sold a broad range of branded products including Thomas and Friends, My 1st JCB, Charlie and Lola, Pingu, Noddy, Peppa Pig, Brum, Bob the Builder, Cars, Dora the Explorer, Hana's Helpline and Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom.

Hero of the Rails

While Thomas and Hiro wait for Percy with the last part, they hear Spencer's whistle and run.

Lenora Hume

While at HiT, Lenora refreshed some of the most successful pre-school properties in the world, including: Thomas the Tank Engine, Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina and Fireman Sam.

Platform Post-production

The first programme ever edited in the building at 6 D’Arblay Street was ‘Freestyle’ for the BBC, and a host of other classic children’s programmes followed including: Art Attack, Beat the Boss, Chucklevision, It's a Mystery, Thomas and Friends, Horrible Histories, Ministry Of Curious Stuff and many others.


see also

Pullo Center

The Great Jaguar Rescue, The Penn State Blue Band, The Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Rent, Livingston Taylor, Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy, The Producers, Lewis Black, Cirque Dreams, Thomas and Friends Live!