Thomas and Friends Characters in Real Life! | Every Vehicle from Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends

One of the coolest things about Thomas is that nearly every engine in the show is based on an actual real life vehicle. So here is my video showing every character in the television series alongside their real-life counterpart!
This is a remaster of a previous video, now featuring the complete collection of characters that appeared in the TV series, road vehicles, helicopters, planes and cranes included.
The appalling royalty free music comes courtesy of the KZbin Audio library.
#trains #thomas #thomasandfriends
Thomas and Friends, "Томас и его друзья" "Thomas y sus amigos" "Thomas und seine Freunde" "きかんしゃトーマス" "토마스와 친구들" "Thomas et ses amis" "thomas dan teman-teman" "थॉमस और दोस्तों" "Thomas ei suoi amici" "โทมัสและเพื่อน ๆ" "thomas e seus amigos" "Thomas och vänner" "托马斯和朋友" "Thomas og Friends" "Thomas ve Arkadaşları" "توماس والأصدقاء" "Thomas và các bạn"
Thomas the Train, "Thomas el tren" "Thomas le train" "トーマス電車" "토마스 기차" "Томас поезд"" Thomas o trem" "Thomas kereta" "Thomas der Zug" "Thomas ang tren" "Thomas vlak" "托马斯火车" "توماس القطار" "Thomas a vonat" "Thomas tàu"

[@miffedakko9312]

Had no Idea Harvey was based on a real train. I mean when you take into consideration that characters like Percy aren't based on any pre-existing locomotive even though he's such a simple normal looking generic engine, its kinda hard to imagine one with a giant crane on the top of it.

[@The_Mojave_Mailman]

Especially being so small.

[@SierraRail3Prod]

He’s a mix of avonside saddle tanks and hunslett

[@edwardvincentbriones5062]

BR has a Class 121 that somewhat looks like the basis for Daisy and we still think of her as a Class 101

[@mrtoyhero8419]

I’ve seen it irl

[@hunterneitzel3012]

Besides the class 101 always came in two three, or four car permanently coupled trainsets while the 121 is a single railcar which was occasionally seen with a detachable control trailer. Daisy is depicted as a single railcar

[@Declanaroosky]

Ok

[@christopherpeter978]

She's a modified class 101

[@MrNoUsername]

Wilbert confirmed in the IOS book that Daisy was specially built, meaning she most likely would've been a one-off build compared to the other BR 101 railcars And also, Wilbert did use a Triang BR class 101 for his Daisy model, so that's most likely that's what he intended Daisy to be based on

[@TheJessterFlows]

I still find it ridiculous how T&F took some of the most unique character designs and wrote trash characters for them. And the wildly inconsistent period dating of every vehicle all the way from 1920's all the way into the 2020+* (plus because of the sci-fi futuristic steam car train- thing)

[@aweirdredtoad3637]

I'm pretty sure the current/CGI Thomas wasn't exactly set in the 20s though. Also which steam car engine are you talking about? (Edit: Realized you're talking about Cleo, but even then I doubt it's still taking place in the 20s.)

[@toasatoshi]

@@aweirdredtoad3637 ye

[@TheJessterFlows]

@@aweirdredtoad3637 you're right- they had time progression

[@Gamerguy826]

Thomas and friends takes place in the 1950s if I remember correctly. That's why they never did anything to do WW1 or WW2 rail operations. Because both wars were already over.

[@aweirdredtoad3637]

@@Gamerguy826 Apparently from the wiki, most of Season 12 to Season 16 takes place in 1953 to 62. While King of the Railway, Season 17 to 24 take place in 2013 to 2019. So they most likely did partake in those wars since they were apart of the British Railways until its privatization in the 90s.

[@joshuaW5621]

1:07 BoCo is actually a Class 28. Anyways, I can’t wait to see KZbin mark this as made for kids, like they did with the Season 5 tapes.

[@stepneydr_n.5561]

Back on KZbin to see a Thousand real models of locomotives, thank you very much for this video Sam.

[@luizhenriquesouzasilva970]

Hi Stepney

[@stepneydr_n.5561]

@@luizhenriquesouzasilva970 Hi

[@luizhenriquesouzasilva970]

@@stepneydr_n.5561 you really exist in the real life

[@stepneydr_n.5561]

@@luizhenriquesouzasilva970 yep man:D

[@ottodantaslemos5784]

Greetings from Brazil 11:36 I didn't know there was another "Locomotiva Baroneza" here, because the first one was the first locomotive to operate here in Brazil in 1854. 12:12 Marcio and Marcia are not only based on steam locomotive #215, they are also based on #210, which is known to be twins. They are fully operational in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo.

[@reecee5454]

Diesel 10 still gives me chills. Never known a villain in a kids cartoon to be as scary as he is.

[@Ngl_yomumis_h0t]

D10 when we are grown up : IDK LIKE SUCK D10 when we are kid : AHHH NO SCARY

[@mohammedgeedi4834]

MOHAMMED GEEDI: In my personal opinion - there should be more CGI television episodes starring Mrs. Jenny, Jack, Alfie, Oliver, Max, Monty, Kelly, Isabella, Byron, Ned, Patrick, Nelson, Buster, Brenda and Darcy.

[@mohammedgeedi4834]

MOHAMMED GEEDI: Also in my opinion - there should be more CGI television episodes starring Ashima, Rajiv, Shane, Yong Bao, Ivan, Frieda, Gina, Raul, Etienne, Axel, Carlos and Vinnie.

[@mohammedgeedi4834]

MOHAMMED GEEDI: My final conclusion? Molly, Neville, Dennis, Diesel 10, Splatter, Dodge, Jeremy, Freddie, Mighty Mac, Proteus, Fergus, Arthur, Murdoch and many other side characters from the model series should be given more individual CGI television episodes to themselves instead of being reduced to non-speaking background cameos.

[@jeromeestanislao8207]

0:00 LBSCR E2 Class is the Same Size to 0:20 GWR 1340 Trojan 0:16 LYR Class 28 is the Same Size to 0:05 Furness Railway K2 Class 0:13 GNR A1 Class is the Same Size to 0:09 LMS Stanier Class 5 7:09 NYC J-3A Hudson is the Same Size to 7:13 Baltimore and Ohio P-7 Class 4:56 SR USA Class is the Same Size to 5:28 Hudswell Clarke 0-6OST

[@SodorStudiosAndCoProductions]

*Here before this gets a million views*

[@M9ff1nD4ck8r]

Same

[@GordonSnowMachine]

12:33 Oh god, that thing is real?

[@ABellEngine]

It did said it's a concept, so technically no.

[@GordonSnowMachine]

@@ABellEngine good point

[@Jetthehawk1994]

You got BoCo's basis wrong. He's a class 28, not a 27. Also Buster is an r10 class, not a regular r class like George. And Jeremy is a BAC One-Eleven Airliner, although he does kind of resemble the G550.

[@Gamerguy826]

On a similar note Diesel, Arry and Bert are Class 08s which are also called D199s or BLOSC Model 19s. They were one of the most successful models of Diesel locomotives ever produced and even debuted as early as the 30s but suffered from overheating issues and poor ventilation. They also only had a top speed of 20mph.

[@Gh0stGaminginc]

Dork.

[@Danominator]

Thanks for this little collection Sam Man The Train Fan Man-I-Am

[@sivanlevi3867]

I really don't know who my favorite is, but I do know that Thomas and Friends is still one of my favorites, even beyond childhood. I've made fanfiction from this series and I plan on doing more. Hold on, you forgot one more!

[@upthebracket26]

I'm pretty sure Sir Topham Hat had more money than sense

[@Gamerguy826]

Not really. TTTE takes place in 50s which is often considered the last hurrah for Steam engines. That's why you only see early Diesel engines and The Fat Controller almost always calls them "new" even if they've already been in service for quite some time on mainland railways... because they're new to him and his railway. Wealth doesn't necessarily equal experience with new tech.

[@makinyoumad9498]

Why would you say that?

[@Gamerguy826]

So Percy technically is Great Western. I guess Duck and Oliver are in for a surprise. Quick, someone make a story about that.

[@abloogywoogywoo]

Technically ex-Cardiff Railway. No.5 is his twin, whereas he was No.6 in Wales, partially scrapped, modified, and became No.6 again in Sodor.

[@MrNoUsername]

@@abloogywoogywoo Isn't that Unlucky Tug's headcannon for Percy?

[@abloogywoogywoo]

@@MrNoUsername Yep.

[@chriscannon9689]

Since he's already orange I think it would've made more sense to make Terence as an Allis Chalmers Monarch tractor, but that's just my headcanon.

[@cedomirdjurisic3094]

Thanks for taking to this memory lane.

[@tidmouthmilk12]

I, personally, don't agree to the consensus that Percy's basis is "Trojan with a bunker" It works for the later RWS illustrations but for the Dalby and TVS eras he's clearly a more of unique build. He certainly has roots in Great Western territory (possibly built for one of the smaller branches in Wales or the West of England) but I think trying to tie him down to an existing locomotive kinda takes away from his unique look. Also, Russell is from the Welsh Highland Railway, not the Ffestiniog!

[@jakebello7988]

His shape in the TV series is like a GWR 1361 Class, but they were 0-6-0 tank engines.

[@abloogywoogywoo]

He was No.6 in Wales, and he became No.6 again in Sodor.

[@galfridus8413]

American locomotives are so beautiful. The tall and slender body gives a strong sense of strength.

[@launcesmechanist9578]

Firstly, with all the British Rail references, someone ping History in the Dark. Second, given how Bulgy got stuck under a bridge, kinda ironic he's based off a 'Bridgemaster' Double Decker Bus.

[@kevin-2.1]

I thought James was a mixed traffic engine, but this is a great video excellent work.

[@Gamerguy826]

He is.

[@kaizbeebz5814]

Not too surprised by the lack of but surprised by the characters that are actually of American basis

[@cellbuilder2]

Ngl the way they took a vehicle design, slapped a face on it, and called that a character makes for some pretty cursed designs when they are compared to the IRL counterparts.

[@robnewman6101]

You're a really useful engine.

[@ОльгаИванова-ц2щ7й]

Hmmmm....satiflying music

[@aydenrozzelle7691]

So many memories.

[@LOTHvideos]

Why isn't this accurate to some random fella's head-canon?

[@Wilbert_en_zijn_vriendjes]

This is a really interesting video Sam! your other videos are fun to watch too. you immediately have an extra subscriber.

[@bundlewaryt8063]

yoo i found you

[@robnewman6101]

You're a really useful railway.

[@manuelgrothe608]

Revert W. Audrey’s legacies will be remembered through the ages of children’s books and television

[@gandhangpramesthidananjaya4127]

Wait BoCo is the British railways class 28 not 27

[@SamTheTrainFan]

My bad, the number 7 and 8 keys are very close together on my keyboard.

[@KrazyCrew2024]

Love this

[@muhammadizzdanish2562]

Model series is better then cartoon series

[@kenny_shorts1223]

Omg my favorite is thomas

[@Tunnelbana10blueline]

i like song it sounds good

[@jaimonyorke2162]

Kwaku represents East African Railways Class 59. This is also known as the Garratt (Articulated).

[@tonywhitehill2825]

Парове божевілля!

[@NormalGuy673]

The funny thing about Rheneas and Smudger's irl Counterpart, is that they share the same name 😂

[@luizhenriquesouzasilva970]

1:44 Does Stepney really exist in the real life

[@KBY30]

Yes! He’s currently on static display at the Bluebell Railway in West Sussex in England. He’s probably too old to be restored to steam, but there’s talks of a replica being built instead

[@SuperTrainStationH]

@@KBY30 isn’t fenchurch even older though?

[@kaizbeebz5814]

Imagine if they made an irl diesel 10 I don't mean sentient but with a roof mounted claw or even crane arm

[@djthunderxyz]

Why does everyone forget about the engine from my favorite movie in the franchise?! I'm talking about Lady from The Magic Railroad

[@MrNoUsername]

Because Lady doesn't have a basis, she's most likely a freelance design

[@none308]

Caitlin do be swaggin' like Ohio 😎

[@loanymelisamejialopez]

HENRY

[@Ity698]

cool

[@ReallyUsefulPinkEngine29]

Nice

[@raphaelsantos8601]

They look like scrapped trains

[@mrtoyhero8419]

Not only trains but cars and planes

[@robbierenfro7209]

Do any of you guys know that Diesel 10 isn't really an engine, he's actually a Robot 🤖, but in reality having a hydraulic claw on top of any locomotive is considered illegal, with out a doubt, Diesel 10 is a Robot 🤖.

[@train_dude_youtube9]

Peter Sam’s Basis name is EDWARD THOMAS! So that means it’s saying the NWR no.2 and no.1 in backwards order

[@pinkgumball2007]

i had NO idea hank was a pennsy railroad based locomotive

[@Davy_Jones_98]

Neither did I, despite living in the same city where they were built haha.

[@ghidorahwarrior791]

My favorite characters are Diesel 10 and Hiro

[@mariapaulasanchezorozco]

My favorite is hiro

[@thedantex9989]

6:25 wait Rolls Royce make a train?

[@Trevorboxford]

My favourite has to between Kevin or Stefano

[@TheWoodenWilbert]

Holy shit a new Sam Fan Train The video

[@kingjr0822]

whats the song

[@britannicOlympicTitanic]

Thomas is the E2 Edward is the K2

[@klowell19]

you forgot Lady and that magic narrow gauge engine with the shiny head lamp

[@MrNoUsername]

Lady doesn't have a basis, she's most likely a freelance design Proteus' basis is a hodgepodge of two engines, but mainly based on the Talyllyn Railway's No.3 Sir Haydn (Sir Handel's basis) who is a Hughes Falcon 0-4-2ST. However, Proteus' cylinder block, wheels, and valve gear are based on a Kerr Stuart Tattoo Class 0-4-2ST just like the Talyllyn Railway's No.4 Edward Thomas (Peter Sam's basis)

[@kayleighbrown965]

If you want to see a real life Coronation Class, Duchess of Sutherland is one of them. and Trevors' real life counterpart the Blue circle is living with the REAL Thomas the Tank Engine (named by Rev Awdry himself) at the Nene Valley Railway.

[@TrainsRobloxShipsPlanesFan]

8:09 CMON THEY HAD TO PUT THAT SONG?

[@Foxtrot_UniformCharlieKilo]

Ikr I'm trying to find it now

[@Jamestheshinyengine05]

3:33 says jacks a Nuffield proceeds to show a picture of a international 674

[@kaizbeebz5814]

9:15 is it just me or does Shane's class of locomotive look kinda like the PRR T1? Body shape anyway wheel arrangement is no where near the same

[@ThomastheRiolpixQueen]

could you make a video about all the bases that are still arround and not all scrapped weather there still in service or not?

[@nellyrexgaoiran8977]

its like them are real all of them are same

[@rayryde1724]

Wait I know another engine that looks like duke

[@tonkco8435]

The heck why was there a furry song in the vid

[@barontaylor7139]

I always thought that Connor was based on the UP Challenger and Caitlin was based on SP 4449

[@Iamneverreturning]

Basically Spencer’s been scrapped

[@kolehanyan2522]

Sadly all the Thomas and friends all got scrapped

[@AWizardAndaMouse3432]

9:30 Hugo, Schienenzeppelin.

[@kolehanyan2522]

Patrick is like in Spongebob movie💀

[@southwestfail9029]

I always thought Edward looked more like a 2P

[@harrisonallen651]

So Vinnie is a Canadian engine with a New Jersey accent just to sound imitating….

[@RandomGirl002]

:O

[@lushkha]

in my opinion oliver is the best engine in sodor

[@1998232v6]

I’m still confused to this day why the City of Truro train was the only one without a face.

[@herrganskasmartsbzm2848]

Murdoch looks a bit like a german BR 52

[@J-A82]

Someone know the 3rd song of the video she like a old video game remix Is a beautiful song to listening over and over and over I aprecciate that the name of the song please❤❤🚂

[@arconisthewolf4430]

You forgot the 3 purple diesels culdee someone and someone

[@Mandelacatalogue_288]

my favorite trains are flynig sctman,Thomas ,Percy,james,Edward,Gordon,Toby,duke,rheneas,sir jandel,spencer,donal AND doglas,cranki,Hugo,Luke,Peter sam,Hiro,disel 10,disel,iron bert and Paxton,belle flyn,Kevin, Philip,yong bao,capitán,carlie,bash dash ferdiland, Víctor, Rebeca,charlie,salty,sam,ashima,Ryan,Alex,glynn,Mike,rajiv,vinnie,Raúl, Carlos,frieda,gina,how did not appear.is boco

[@SpokanePortlandAndSeattle4367]

Boco's Not A Class 27, Hes A Class 28.

[@Stoked_magic]

Lady exist, just as a colorful statue

[@BBP749]

Where’s Lady?

[@MrNoUsername]

Lady doesn't have a basis, she's most likely a freelance design

[@BBP749]

what do you mean? She looks almost exactly like LBSC’s “Tich” Engine.

[@BustingSomeBuffers]

BoCo is actually a class 28

[@PanSolaris]

Diesel 10 is Pesa SA136 Atribo 😅

[@adrianodosveras]

GUSTAVO AND HENRY...

[@Declanaroosky]

I think I spotted a spelling goof at 3:04 There’s ‘Betram’ instead of ‘Bertram’

[@edreifrancisdeomampo1765]

Thomas is based on a E2 baby class

[@EH--ik6wh]

10:45 KCR

[@Notpies]

Fact: whiff was a luxury engine for many rich people, ironicly whiff was the rubbish engine.

[@nightmarevictordark]

Missing lady is a GWR class 101

[@severinacorreia3248]

Thomas the tank engine

[@TheStationMaster-vw7nx]

What did you use to make this video

[@2025SPACEDUDE]

I didont know Connor and Caitlin were from “Ohio” 💀💀💀

[@kulteska7551]

You forgot Afton. The Claughton.

[@SodorStudiosAndCoProductions]

*D U H that's a fanmade character 🗿🗿🗿*

[@mythicscientific7326]

What’s the second song called?

[@severinacorreia3248]

Thomas motor de tanque

[@AWizardAndaMouse3432]

Hiro. I was wondering what he was.

[@ROBERT-0964]

What is the name of the music from minute 0:00 to minute 3:54???

[@fishpop]

Are there any L&YR C28s in preservation?

[@SalmanMentos]

i think no

[@KBY30]

Unfortunately no. They were all scrapped by 1956, but one Class 27 still exists, and looks nearly identical to a 28. She lives at the East Lancashire Railway and was just overhauled in 2021.