RaritanRiverRailroadFan4 posted:Unlike the Bachmann models, Hornby Thomas models are based off the engine prototype. So for instance they modeled Thomas off of a LBS&RC E2 locomotive. Whereas Bachmann models use the TV style. I prefer the prototype honestly.
Well, except for Edward and Emily - for some reason, Hornby chose the completely incorrect basis for both of them.
Most of the earliest tape releases had Ringo's narration, but most of the US VHS' had George's narration - either season 3 and 4, or redubbed season 1 and 2. Carlin for me was the best narrator, since he brought the most enthusiasm and uniqueness depending on the character.
Stoshu posted:A friend of mine did the DVD menu's and artwork for the first 8 releases. It was an interesting experience.. The original layout was G gauge and was built in an airplane hanger in England. The film makers seemed to be very serious about the production and the would get angry and start screaming at each other if things didn't quite go right... One of the guy's who did the voices lived in Toronto. Seems this Thomas production was global...
This was most prominent during production of season 4 in 1994, because most of the episodes that season focused on the narrow gauge engines. These were O gauge compared to the G gauge standard gauge locomotives, and they did not work well at all. The drive systems and linkage would frequently jam, as would the radio controlled eye mechanisms. The late director David Mitton said a few times (like here) how important it was to get the shots right.