This sound effect is used for the character, Edward, since 1984. Like all the steam whistle sound effects from the first three series, This whistle sound was made using the "Whistle" preset on a Roland Jupiter 6 synthesiser.

Info

  • First recorded: 1983 or 1984?
  • Creator: Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
  • Owner: Clearwater Features (1983?-1984?), The Britt Allcroft Company (1987-2000), Gullane Entertainment (2000-2003), HiT Entertainment (2003-2016), Mattel (2016-present)
  • Origin: United Kingdom
  • Year debut: October 9, 1984
  • First heard: Edward & Gordon/Edward Helps Out
  • Area used: Worldwide

Used In

TV Shows

Movies

Video Games

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Videos

  • Connie and Thomas’s Wonderful American Adventure (2001)

Music Videos

  • Thomas & Friends - The Whistle Song

YouTube Videos

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