Thomas and the Magic Railroad [VHS]

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After Britt Allcroft had proposed the idea of a full-length theatrical film, the crew were worried that the gauge 1 models would not be up to cinematic condition and the models imperfections, perfectly fine on television screens, would look problematic on the big screen. Because of this, the film crew had the idea of filming the fifth series and every previous series with larger gauge 3.5 models. For most of the film, Clarabel is facing the wrong way and in a scene during "Really Useful Engine," she is in front of Annie. Interview: Britt Allcroft – Producer". Sodor-island.net. May 19, 1999. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013 . Retrieved December 6, 2015.

A special video presentation commemorating the 20th anniversary of the film and the 75th anniversary of the Thomas & Friends franchise (produced by Rainbow Sun Productions) premiered on YouTube on July 20, 2020, and was available for viewing through August 2. The four-hour event, directed by Eric Scherer, was a virtual script reading of a "reimagined extended edition" of the film, utilizing elements from the May 1999 draft, the August 1999 filmed script, and the finished 2000 film, along with new original material and live performances of the film's songs being intercut with the reading. Thomas and the Magic Railroad Movie Review". Commonsensemedia.org. August 25, 2009. Archived from the original on January 5, 2012 . Retrieved December 6, 2015. The next test sequence, titled Little Man, starts with Thomas running through the countryside. Percy passes him. After looking at his reflection in the water, Thomas meets Percy at a station where Mr. Conductor (at his normal small size), who was running Thomas, leaves the station and so does Thomas. There was an extended scene where Toby would hide next to Diesel 10 when he eavesdrops on Thomas and Percy.The Island Song and Thomas' Anthem were going to be used in the film during the opening musical sequence. Additionally, Night Train was originally going to be used in the scene of Thomas and Percy pulling their mail trains. Diesel 10 was originally voiced by Keith Scott, but his voice was later changed; Scott believes that he was replaced due to his voice sounding too scary to younger children. He was replaced by Neil Crone, who gave Diesel 10 a Russian accent. Due to complaints by test audiences, who believed the voice could be considered offensive, Crone gave Diesel 10 a stylised New Jersey accent. He and Kevin Frank both improvised a lot of comedy in the film.

The scene of Burnett Stone saying "Well done, Thomas! Well done," before blowing Lady's whistle after Thomas crossed the viaduct that was about to collapse. Mr. Conductor begins the film introducing Thomas the Tank Engine, his engine friends and the Island of Sodor. Diesel 10, an evil diesel engine with a hydraulic claw he affectionately calls "Pinchy", who hates steam engines and wants to destroy them, especially the magic engine Lady. There an extended scene where Junior would taunt Diesel 10 and pretend to go surfing, serving to annoy him, to which the engine would try to throw Junior off by speeding.

There's lots of fun in store with this fabulous collection of ABC for Kids stories. Join Mixy, and all your favourite ABC for Kids playmates in this BUMPER collection of stories and songs. This movie takes place between fifth and sixth series of Thomas & Friends, and after the cancellation of Shining Time Station. The only time Neil Crone voices Gordon and the only special to have him and Eddie Glen as part of the voice cast until Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go.

Thomas and the Magic Railroad 20th Anniversary Celebration (Part 2/4): Benefiting ASAN! (Video). Rainbow Sun Productions. July 20, 2020 . Retrieved July 21, 2020– via YouTube. In a deleted scene of Splatter and Dodge at the Smelter's Yard, they are both wearing their different masks that did not appear in the final film. When Thomas and Percy are talking at the water tower, when the camera focuses on Percy, Thomas's vacuum pipe is crooked. But when the camera focuses on Thomas, his vacuum pipe is suddenly fixed. Note: In the original workprint, the same voice actors voice multiple characters. These are the only roles officially confirmed. SongsThomas steams into Hollywood". BBC News. February 15, 1999. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022. In the original script, the chase scene with Thomas, Diesel 10 and Lady was originally going to have Lily with Burnett. However, this was cut.