Exclusive: Harvey return in CGI helped by Thomas Land

Drayton Manor's Thomas Land played a part in Harvey's return to the TV series, it has been revealed.

The crane engine made a successful comeback in the 17th Season in two installments, most notably his re-establishment in Gone Fishing.

In 2012, Drayton's UK Thomas theme park were involved in his re-introduction, a recent visit witnessed.

Their involvement came, according to a representative of the land's Discover Thomas & Friends Exhibition.

Harvey was indeed sent back to Hit Entertainment to be modelled for CGI, the exhibition and Bryan's Museum member said.

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