In 1983, special People were at the talyllyn railway recording sounds for Thomas the Tank engine. But this sound was used Very uniquely. Not only was it used as puffing for the trains, It was used a few times for George the steamroller. It also appeared in a few toys and audiobooks.
Basic Info
- First recorded: 1983?
- Creator: TBA
- Owner: Mattel? (1983?-present)
- Origin: Talyllyn Railway
- Year Debut: 1995 (In Audiobooks, 1993)
- First heard: Steam Roller (Season 4 Episode 12)
- Area used: TBA
It is most likely that this sound was recorded on Sir Haydn From the Talyllyn Railway. Unfortunately, that is a guess. But the beginning of Thomas and the Best Kept Station Competition might appear to be audio evidence. Which, is weirdly and approximately 1 year and 3 fourths Before This sound And season 4 made its debut to TV.
Used In
TV Shows
Movies
Video Games
- Thomas & Friends: A Day at the Races
- Thomas & Friends: Trackmaster Remote Control (Online Games) (heard at the normal speed when going forward and at a slower speed when going in reverse)
- Thomas & Friends: Whistle and Peep (Online Games) (heard at a slower speed for an incorrect whistle pattern)
Toys
- Thomas Trackmaster Remote Control Engines (used for HiT Toys Thomas (normal and flip face), Percy, James, Stanley, and Molly; heard at the normal speed for engines going forward and at a slower speed for engines going in reverse)
Books
- Let's Go, Thomas!
- Ride Along with Thomas
- Thomas Railway Race Day lift a flap sound book (heard almost normal pitch and also heard slowing down)
- Thomas' Busy day me reader Storybook
Audiobooks
- Thomas and Toby
- Thomas and the Castle
- Thomas and the Best Kept Station Competition (At the beginning, Speculated to be in connection with this sound)
Audio Samples
NOTE: Some of these audios are Recreations.
NOTE: Sound above this text is commonly used for Toby and George the Steamroller
This Is The Most Commonly Known Part, Sped Up Or Slown Down, But This Audio Being At It's Normal Speed.
The sound heard in Let's Go Thomas, both heard sped up and slown down, this audio file being the slow version, or simply just the sound effect being 1 semitone lower, (-0.10) louder and with grainy effects. Also followed by an affected Thomas Whistle.