09-13-2009, 07:35 PM
Yes, the modeling part of the show was great and I used to enjoy seeing that.
I think the voices aspect is good & creative but I do quibble that they don't have British accents. The kids won't think of this, etc., but the show and its railways are SO British that it seems strange to hear American accents. Maybe they're already running a British version in the UK with British voices?
Overall, the Thomas stories are great for railway enthusiasts -- the original books were even written by one, the Rev. Awdry. As I've said before, the original stories are excellent because the engine's are usually described performing actual railway activities -- things like shunting, banking, waiting for the right signals, etc. And they're continually introducing new generations to railways ... and heritage railways have Thomas Days, etc. So I'm sure Thomas has made it possible for many younger people to become railway enthusiasts.
Rob
I think the voices aspect is good & creative but I do quibble that they don't have British accents. The kids won't think of this, etc., but the show and its railways are SO British that it seems strange to hear American accents. Maybe they're already running a British version in the UK with British voices?
Overall, the Thomas stories are great for railway enthusiasts -- the original books were even written by one, the Rev. Awdry. As I've said before, the original stories are excellent because the engine's are usually described performing actual railway activities -- things like shunting, banking, waiting for the right signals, etc. And they're continually introducing new generations to railways ... and heritage railways have Thomas Days, etc. So I'm sure Thomas has made it possible for many younger people to become railway enthusiasts.
Rob
Rob
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