Info on two of Sodor's new diesel trio

After the recent name tellings of the three new diesels due to be introduced in the Day of the Diesels  special, some information has been revealed on two of the diesels.

ThomasRocksification has revealed via The Ultimate Diesel Guide book, the descriptions on the newbies, Norman and Paxton.

Norman is a Diesel engine who often breaks down. If he were fixed properly, he would show what a Really Useful Engine he is.

Paxton is a young Diesel who likes the steam engines, especially Thomas. He can be a bit gullible, enabling other Diesels to take advantage of him.

The Ultimate Diesel Guide hits book shelves later this year coinciding with the release of the Day of the Diesels special later in the Autumn. 

Thanks to ThomasRocksification, Thomasfan and TTTE Wikia.

Confirmed: Season Fifteen IS after 'DOTD'

The SiF Blog have today confirmed that Season Fifteen has indeed aired early.

Hit Entertainment have informed SiF the news which now clears up the dispute over Belle's appearance in the episode Big Belle, due to be broadcast on March 21st in the UK.

Belle appearing in Day of the Diesels when released, will establish her introduction to the series.

Season Fifteen continues on Tuesday on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, Happy Hiro while Day of the Diesels premieres later this Autumn.

VIEW SiF'S REPORT HERE

Diesels book reveals new special's last diesel

The new promotional book The Ultimate Diesel Guide has revealed the unknown third diesel in the next special along with the latter and the other two's names.

In a video posted by YouTube newcomer ThomasRocksification, the unseen diesel is dark blue with hazard stripes and the same shape as Diesel who is named Sidney.

The red monobrow diesel has been named Norman while the dark green diesel goes by the name of Paxton.

The book given away at Days Out with Thomas events also details on all Diesel Engines featured throughout the whole series, including Boco, Derek and Daisy.

The Ultimate Diesel Guide hits book shelves later this year coinciding with the release of the Day of the Diesels special later in the Autumn.

VIEW THE BOOK AT 2:12

Thanks to PT Boomer for the alert.

Season Fifteen's conclusion of episodes unwrap

Digiguide have revealed the fourth and maybe the last week of episodes for the new series of Thomas & Friends, Season Fifteen.

BIG BELLE

Belle attempts to befriend Toby when she discovers that they have something in common. However, her bolshy behaviour overwhelms Toby.

Broadcasts on Monday March 21th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

KEVIN THE STEAMIE

When Kevin is left in charge of the Steamworks, he decides to use the space to practise his shunting skills with disastrous results!

Broadcasts on Tuesday March 22nd 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

WONKY WHISTLE

Thomas's whistle is broken, so he goes to the Steamworks to have it repaired. However, he rushes off on a delivery before it is properly fixed.

Broadcasts on Wednesday March 23rd 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

THE SNOWMAN

Thomas is charged with the important task of transporting the Fat Controller to the town square to switch on the Christmas lights.

Broadcasts on Thursday March 24th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

TREE TROUBLE

The steam engines compete against the diesels to find the best Christmas tree in Sodor. Can the trains transport the trees back to town in one piece?

Broadcasts on Friday March 25th 2011 at 7:30am on FIVE and FIVE HD.

It is unclear if this season takes place before Day of the Diesels or after, as Belle is given her own episode.
 
Alsoobody knows if this season concludes with the 19 mark, but there could well be a 20. We shall see if a possible fifth week could have one more episode revealed to make a nice round 20.
 

Season Fifteen continues on Tuesday on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, James to the Rescue.

'All You Need' remix update

Well, I promised all of you that there would be some progression on making my latest YouTube video, so here's an update.

The audio has been remixed and completed, however All You Need was the hardest song to mix together, including making an instrumental in the middle.

Also, I have made at least 9 seconds worth of footage for the video and have used at least two Season Fourteen episodes so far.

While making it and this could change, the video quality has improved and I am considering upgrading my videos to 1080p HD, but we shall see.

Thomas & Friends - TheTopHatts' 'All You Need' - Season Fourteen Music Video Remix. Coming soon to YouTube.

Greg and Nicole keep promise for future

Following some disappointment of long-lasting and dedicated Thomas fans, Season Fifteen is struggling to connect with it's audience.

However on Friday March 4th 2011, SiF recieved an email from husband and wife team Nicole Stinn and Greg Tiernan.

The Producer and Director respectively have promised fans in the email that the show will improve from the start of the Sixteenth Series.

The email also contained a quote from the next feature-length special, Day of the Diesels.

Day of the Diesels premieres later in the autumn coinciding with the launch of the Sixteenth Series.

VIEW WHAT NICOLE AND GREG HAD TO SAY

Prototype 'Railway Series' No. 42 cover published

Amazon.co.uk have published a prototype cover for the next book in the Railway Series collection.

The text seems to be what we would see on the final cover, however the image used is from a scene in the story, Golden Jubilee from the book, Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines.

The image may not be finalised for the new book but could change in due course.

The 42nd Railway Series book (Working title: Thomas and his Friends) hits UK book shelves on July 4th 2011.

PRE-ORDER THE BOOK

Season Fifteen granted demand service

The latest series of Thomas & Friends currently broadcasting on FIVE can now be viewed On Demand.

The 4 episodes that have aired so far in the series are now available to watch online Demand 5, FIVE's On Demand service.

However, Gordon and Ferdinand has it's contrast unchanged and will probably remain so for future releases including DVD's.

Season Fifteen continues on Monday on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, Edward the Hero. 

VIEW SEASON FIFTEEN'S AIRED EPISODES

'Day of the Diesels' US trailer greenlit

Hit Entertainment's official Thomas & Friends YouTube Channel has given the US version of the Day of the Diesels trailer the all clear to view.

The latest special sees the return of Diesel 10 along with newbies, Flynn, Belle, Den and Dart. Three new diesels will also star who have yet to be named.

The Steam Team, Charlie, Rosie, Stanley, Victor, Kevin are all confirmed to appear along with Diesel, Arry, Bert, Mavis, Salty, Cranky, Harold and Rocky.

VIEW THE DAY OF THE DIESELS US TRAILER

Engine makes a return to steam

The latest episode of the Fifteenth Series featured the return of a classic character to the series.

Trevor the Traction Engine returned in the third episode of the new series Emily and Dash, in a non-speaking cameo.

He shared his appearance with the latter two engines, Hiro and Charlie at a steam fair. Trevor's driver, Jem Cole also made a cameo.

Trevor first appeared in the Second Series and made some further appearances in later series till making his final appearance in the Twelfth Series.

He later appeared in The Island of Sodor opening for the US DVD releases of Season Thirteen.

Season Fifteen continues tomorrow on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, Percy's New Friends.

Second new episode marks location returnee

The latest episode of Thomas' Fifteenth Series, Toby and Bash marked the return of another memorable location. 

Arlesdale End marked it's return in the episode and is the fifth station to be featured in the CGI Series, which was involved in a scene with Toby and Bash.

The station first appeared in the First Series then returned 22 years later for the Tenth Series till make a one-off appearance for the Twelfth Series.

Anybody concerned about the contrast issue will be pleased to know that it did not happen in today's episode.

Season Fifteen continues tomorrow on FIVE and FIVE HD in the UK at 7:30am with the episode, Emily and Dash.

Season Fifteen's opener gains contrast issues

Season Fifteen premiered in the UK today on FIVE, but left some viewers confused on a notable issue.

Throughout the episode, the contrast on the picture had been increased making the colours brighter but made a luminosity effect appear.

Did you notice the contrast change?
 

The contrast had occured as soon as the episode started till when it was finished.

Thankfully, the change did not happen for the second episode of the new series. Let's just hope this episode's contrast can be altered for repeats and possible DVD releases.