Useful Engine 11

After the Toronto recording sessions in September 1999, John Bellis received additional voice acting coaching. By the time recording resumed in February 2000, his performance as Thomas had evolved, resulting in a much wider emotional range. Listen to the difference below:

Working together at the Blue Mountain Quarry

A Jinty named Jimmy

Old and New

Kills me how they ask me to make them a track and then I’m the only one playing on it. 😂

Modified 2012-2013 Fisher-Price Henry

2000 // 2026

Large Scale vs Small Scale Rex

"They felt the drag of the heavy coaches here. It was hard work."

Stepney pulled into the yards asking Rosie and Neville if they wanted anything from Starbucks. Rosie wanted a very berry hibiscus and Neville wanted the white chocolate cappuccino with a shot of expresso for his midnight run. Stepney got there and they were closed.

I just hit the jackpot

He certainly fits the bill

Pulled this tape out of storage and transferred it. This trailer is such an oddity.

I need to get the BMM wooden railway stuff, victor even has buffers that’s so cool

Just got out of the studio with Bill Murray

Enterprising Engines: Someday

And for now, that's it everyone! A lot of progress has been done on filming (and refilming!) the 3rd episode! I'll keep you all updated. See you!! 🫡

And then we have Finley! Originally named Frank. The number choosing was intentional, being one number down from 3924, which some of you might know as Fred the 4F from Jimmy the Jinty! A little reference here, if you will 🤭

Then, we have Nicholas! He was originally named Nash (being a reference to Captain Nash from 9-1-1, which is also where he got his number 118 from!

The first engine created was Giselle. Originally called Gertrude, she is the shunter at Vicarstown Station, but occasionally pulls small goods trains around the Island.