41chevy Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) Thomas the Tank Engine is going international for a 2018 make-over (one more victim of political correctness) By Ben Dowell The engine is leaving Sodor and the show is abandoning the Liverpudlian narration. But we are getting two new female trains. Thomas the Tank Engine is going into the sidings for an overhaul for the modern age. Out is going the much-loved theme tune and the Liverpool-accented narration – in are coming two new female trains for the TV series which has been renamed Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The TV series, based on the books by Rev Wilbert Awdry, is being overhauled for a new generation according to toy giant Mattel which owns the format. In the new, more politically-correct show, Thomas will leave his traditional home on the Island of Sodor for adventures abroad in stories that are being specifically designed to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals of quality education, gender equality, sustainable cities and communities, responsible non poluting consumption and production, and life on land. The changes will be seen in 2018 when the new series hits our screens and look likely to be the biggest shake-up to the children’s favorite since the stories were first adapted for TV in 1984. The Liverpool-accented narration – a tradition begun by Ringo Starr and continued by actors Michael Angelis and Mark Monaghan – will also “disappear” according to the Telegraph, as will the theme tune with its roll-call of engine names. Toy giant Mattel has owned the format for the show since 2011. It is sold all over the world and translated into 33 languages, with the current incarnation, Thomas and Friends, shown on Channel 5 in the UK. Edited October 16, 2017 by 41chevy Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 rating were probably fading...hadda come up with new face lift...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackdog2 Posted October 16, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2017 Bad day on the tracks !! 3 Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_martell Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I watched it growing up, and both my kids love it now. Wonder how this turns out.... Quote Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 My son sent it to me he also grew up with Thomas and now works for Metro-north . Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Don't worry about the Thomas Empire, it is a severe money making self marketing machine.... one of the dummy loco's visits my area annually, it is parked in the same building I rent, and the kids love Thomas.. and Thomas loves the parent's wallets.... they fill about 6+ passenger railcars 5-6 times a day for two weekends in a row, put the dummy Thomas loco up front and push it with a 3000hp diesel F9 going PC is just a good ploy for market expansion... what next?, a Barbie/Thomas trainset for six year old 'self chosen' girls.... BC Mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) It comes to Essex Conn. couple time a year and a couple other places Edited October 17, 2017 by blackdog2 Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 So the Thomas I see on a dropdeck going done the roads not a functioning loco? Now I'm even more sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 sorry fellas had to add my two cents to this,,,,,,two female trains.....ok where are we going with this next.??????????......ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 16 hours ago, Hobert62 said: So the Thomas I see on a dropdeck going done the roads not a functioning loco? Now I'm even more sad. I think the only functioning loco is in the UK... I can't remember what the truck driver told me but I think he said there were three... or was it six.. of these dummy locos in N America, they have the contract to move them around... and they need to be pulled on/off the trailer which has a temporary rail set which is left here until pick-up... BC Mack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66dc75 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Permanent Thomas attraction near us. Owner used to be somewhat active in antique trucks but I think running Edaville would be enough to do. http://www.edaville.com/thomas-land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 After watching that video you start to wonder WY kids do what they do my son don't work for me . Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlotpilot Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 wonder if those 2 girly trains are gonna blow pink smoke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 My grandson has dozens of the Thomas traincars! they're gonna screw that up with pc bullish.t, is nothing sacred!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 That does it I'm writing a letter to Sir Topemhat!😁 Seriously the best part of Thomas the train was the homespun innocence, kinda like a British "Peanuts" next the locomotive will be flying a damn rainbow flag! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 What's next, the fat controller will simply be referred to as the controller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 The attorney s it wasn't are locomotive it dose not have a motor blame the guy behind me HA-HA . Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Is that a real accident or photoshopped? " Thomas you're not a useful engine today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 13 minutes ago, BillyT said: Is that a real accident or photoshopped? " Thomas you're not a useful engine today!" It was them troublesome trucks! They are always causing mayhem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 14 hours ago, BillyT said: That does it I'm writing a letter to Sir Topemhat!😁 Seriously the best part of Thomas the train was the homespun innocence, kinda like a British "Peanuts" next the locomotive will be flying a damn rainbow flag! Prob gonna have Target as a sponser for the show too. There gonna be tearing one of the buildings down so a Target can build a new store. Then the "customers" will complain about the noise from the trains. Next thing we know no more steamers and electric trains will take over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Edited November 10, 2017 by blackdog2 looking for new home Quote Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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