Gordon the Big Engine
This sound effect is a train whistle used for the character, Gordon, since 1984. This whistle sound effect that was used for Gordon's whistle, like all the steam whistle sound effects from the first three series, 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 (1983-1995), 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: Thomas and Gordon/Thomas Gets Tricked
- Area used: Worldwide
Used In
TV Series
- Thomas & Friends (Used for Gordon's whistle in a normal pitch, Oliver, Neville and Flying Scotsman’s in a high pitch and Hank’s in a low pitch)
Movies
- Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! (2018)
- Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2005)
- Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016) (Used for Gordon's whistle in a normal pitch, and Flying Scotsman’s in a high pitch)
- Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009)
- Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017)
- Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010)
Kiddie Ride Soundboards
- Sesame Street: Big Bird Express (low pitched)
YouTube Videos
Audio Samples