Other Languages

The main language Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends is aired in is English, but this is by no means the only language in which the show is broadcast.

Chinese
In China, the series is known as "火車頭日記".

Croatian
In Croatia, the series is known as "Tomica i Prijatelji". The current narrator is Tomislav Stojkovic.

Character Names

 * Thomas - Tomica/Thomas
 * Edward - Edo
 * Henry - Hrvoje
 * Gordon - Gordan
 * James - Jurica/Jakov
 * Percy - Pero
 * Toby - Bruno
 * Duck - Darko
 * Donald - Danko/Dinko
 * Douglas- Domagoj/Branko
 * Oliver - Oliver
 * Emily - Ema
 * Murdoch - Damir
 * Spencer - Stjepan
 * Arthur - Antun
 * Harvey - Janko
 * Molly - Mara
 * Rosie - Roza
 * Salty - Slani
 * Dennis - Denis
 * Neville - Nenad
 * Cranky - Živko
 * Terence - Zoran
 * Trevor - Tvrtko
 * Bertie - Bero
 * Skarloey - Vinko
 * Rheneas - Zvonko
 * Sir Handel - g. Krešimir
 * Peter Sam - Petar
 * Rusty - Tibor
 * Duncan - Ivan
 * Freddie - Ferdo
 * Mighty Mac - Moćni Mak
 * Harold - Kruno/Hari
 * Annie and Clarabel - Ana i Klara
 * Henrietta - Hrvojka/Helena
 * Rocky - Igor
 * Bill and Ben - Mate/Roko i Frane
 * Hector - Hektor
 * Hank - Toni
 * Flora - Flora
 * Whiff - Ćuh
 * Billy - Bili

Czech
In the Czech Republic, the series is known as "Locomotiva Tomáš".

Character Names

 * Thomas - Tomáš
 * Edward - Eduard
 * Henry - Jindra
 * James - Jakub
 * Toby - Tobý
 * Duck - Kačer
 * Toad - Ropucha
 * S. C. Ruffey - Ošumělý

Dutch
In the Netherlands, the series is known as "Thomas de Stoomlocomotief".

Character Names

 * Whiff - Snif

Finnish
In Finland, the series is known as "Tuomas Veturi" and is narrated by Aku Laitinen.

Character Names

 * Thomas - Tuomas
 * Edward - Edvard
 * Henry - Henri
 * Gordon - Jori
 * James - Jaska
 * Percy - Pekka
 * Toby - Topi
 * Emily - Emilia
 * Duck - Ankka
 * Oliver - Oliivi
 * Rusty - Risto
 * Bulgy - Jurottaja
 * Toad - Tomi

French
In French, the series is known as "Thomas et ses Amis" or "Thomas le Petit Train" (Thomas the Small Train). The first five seasons were narrated by Gérard Boucaron and all seasons beyond included both a narrator and voice actors. Since the sixth season, Blanche Ravalec has narrated the series.

Character Names

 * Edward - Edouard
 * Percy - Pierre/Percy
 * Skarloey - Barnabé
 * Rheneas - Philéas
 * Mighty Mac - Super Mac
 * Cranky - Félix
 * Harold - Hébert
 * Bertie - Bertrand
 * Stepney - Sylvain
 * Troublesome Trucks - Villain Wagon-Bennen
 * Sir Topham Hatt - Monsieur Gédéon Gibus

German
In Germany the series is known as "Thomas, die kleine Lokomotive" (Thomas the Small Locomotive) or "Thomas und Seine Freunde" (Thomas and His Friends). If Thomas' English name were literally translated into German, it would be "Thomas die Tenderlokomotive".

Character Names

 * Whiff - Mief
 * Mighty Mac - Big Mac
 * The Fat Controller - Der dicke Kontrolleur

Trivia

 * Seasons six and seven were never released in Germany.

Hawaiian
In Hawaii, the series is known as "Ka'aahi Thomas".

Character Names

 * Thomas - Thomas
 * Edward - Ekewaka
 * Henry - Henele
 * Gordon - Kolekona
 * James - Kimo
 * Percy - Peleki
 * Toby - Kopi
 * Duck - Kakā
 * Donald - Konala
 * Douglas - Koukalaka
 * Oliver - Oliwa
 * Emily - Emele

Hungarian
In Hungary, the series is known as "Thomas a Gözmozdony" which means "Thomas the Steam Engine". It is also known as "Thomas és Baratai" which means "Thomas and Friends." It was first broadcasted on Minimax in 2006 and was later broadcasted on M1 and recently on JimJamTV. It is narrated by Zoltán Csankó.

Italian
In Italy, the series is known as "Il Trenino Thomas" and is currently narrated by Giorgio Locuratolo. The series airs on JimJamTV.

Japanese
In Japan, the series is translated as "きかんしゃトーマス" (Romaji: "Kikansha Tōmasu"). Thomas is popular in Japan due to the popularity of railways in Japan. This version of the show also has individual voice actors. It airs on Cartoon Network.

Character Names

 * Thomas - トーマス
 * Edward - エドワード
 * Henry - ヘンリー
 * Gordon - ゴードン
 * James - ジェームス
 * Percy - パーシー
 * Toby - トビー
 * Duck - ダック
 * Donald - ドナルド
 * Douglas - ダグラス
 * Oliver - オリバー
 * Bill - ビル
 * Ben - ベン
 * Diesel - ディーゼル
 * Mavis - メイビス
 * Bertie - バーティー
 * Terence - テレンス
 * Harold - ハロルド
 * Cranky - クランキー
 * 'Arry - ハリー
 * Bert - バート
 * Lady - レディー
 * Diesel 10 - ディーゼル10
 * Salty - ソルティー
 * Harvey - ハーヴィー
 * Jack - ジャック
 * Emily - エミリー
 * Spencer - スペンサー
 * Arther - アーサー
 * Rosie - ロージー
 * Rocky - ロッキー
 * Hiro - ヒロ
 * Victor - ビクター
 * Kevin - ケビン

Korean
In South Korea the series is translated as "꼬마기관차 토마스와 친구들".

Norwegian
In Norway the series is known as "Lokomotivet Thomas" (Thomas the Engine) or "Thomas og Vennene Hans" (Thomas and His Friends). It has been narrated by Kalle Øby since the eighth season. Trine Lossius Borg narrated seasons one and two for television and also seasons three and four for VHS/DVD releases. Gro Solemdal narrated seasons three - five for TV, but only the fifth season for VHS/DVD releases. Terje Strømdal narrated the sixth season. The first four seasons currently air on Boomerang and the thirteenth - fifteenth seasons currently air on TV2 Junior.

Voice Cast

 * Espen Sandvik: Thomas, Henry, Toby, and Spencer
 * Anders Sundstedt: Percy, Victor, Rocky (Hero of the Rails only), the Knapford Stationmaster, the Mayor of Sodor, and the Bird Watcher
 * Øyvind Borgemoen Lyse: Edward, Gordon, Sir Topham Hatt, and Sir Lowham Hatt
 * Marit Berg: Emily, Mavis, and the Duchess of Boxford
 * Helge Winther Larsen: James, Hiro, Kevin, the Duke of Boxford, and the Docks Manager
 * Christoffer Staib: Stanley, Bash (Thomas' Crazy Day, Jumping Jobi Wood!, and Gordon and Ferdinand only), Dash, Diesel, 'Arry, Diesel 10, Harold, Captain, Cranky, Farmer McColl, a dockyard worker, and the two bakers
 * Sigbjørn Solheim: Charlie, Whiff, Bash, Dash (Thomas' Crazy Day, Jumping Jobi Wood!, and Gordon and Ferdinand only), Bert, Bertie, Butch, the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre Manager, and the Maithwaite Stationmaster (A Blooming Mess only)
 * Lena Meieran: Rosie, Belle, Dowager Hatt, Alicia Botti, Stephen Hatt, Bridget Hatt, the Small Boy, and Bridget Hatt's Friends
 * Christian Greger Strøm: Ferdinand, Scruff, Salty, Rocky (thirteenth season onwards), Mr. Bubbles, Farmer Trotter, the Maithwaite Stationmaster, and the Railway Coal Inspector
 * Benedikte Kruse: Lady Hatt, the Teacher, and the Blonde-haired Boy

Trivia

 * Sir Topham Hatt is called "Kontrollsjefen", which means "The Control Chief". Although, in the Classic Series, he was often called "Herr Flossenhatt" which means "Sir Topham Hatt". In the eighth season episode Thomas and the Firework Display, he was called "Den Tykke Kontrolløren" which means "The Fat Controller".
 * Mr. Percival is often called "Jernbanesjefen" which means "The Railway Chief". In the newer episodes, he is called "Smalsporsjefen", which means "The Narrow Gauge Chief".
 * Thomas and the Magic Railroad, the seventh season, the twelfth season, and Jack and the Sodor Construction Company were never shown in Norway. The eleventh season never aired on television, it was released direct to DVD, except for episode 19 and 20, which were never released.
 * For unknown reasons, Calling All Engines! was released before the eighth season, The Great Discovery was released on DVD between the ninth and tenth seasons, Hero of the Rails was released on DVD in the middle of the tenth season, Misty Island Rescue was released during the eleventh season, Day of the Diesels was released at the end of the eleventh season, and Blue Mountain Mystery will be released at the end of the thirteenth season
 * 'Arry is called "Harry".
 * The opening titles in the Classic Series showed the UK narrators and not the Norwegian narrator.
 * During the first six seasons, the narrator read the episode's title. This stopped after the eighth season. Although, in some eleventh season episodes, the narrator says the episode's title because the title card is missing.
 * Gordon's cathphrase changes between "Oh, so indignified!", "Oh, how nefarious!", and "What a humiliation!" The reason why it changes so often is unknown.
 * Since the thirteenth season, Tidmouth Sheds is referred to as "Tidmouth Station".
 * In Trine Lossius Borg's narration, Duke is called the Norwegian word for Duke, "Hertugen".
 * Since the thirteenth season, Engine Rollcall is in Norwegian.
 * Bash and Dash are called "Krutt" and "Futt".
 * Mr. Bubbles is called "Herr Boblemann", which means "Mr. Bubbleman".
 * When the Fat Controller's name is used, they do not say "Bertram", they say "Topham".
 * Kuffy the Clown is called "Klovnen Krølle", which means "Curly the Clown".
 * Captain is called "Skipper".
 * Whiff is called "Piff", which is a Norwegian word for the chuffing sound that steam engines make.
 * Ol' Wheezy is called "Gamle Snøfte", which means "Old Snorty".
 * Hee-Haw is called "Hiv-og-Ho", which means "Heave-and-Ho".
 * The Shake Shake Bridge is called "Vaklebrua" or "Vinglebrua" which means "the Wobble Bridge".
 * Henrietta is called "Henriette" from the eleventh season onwards.
 * The eleventh season episodes use the eighth - tenth season opening, end credits, and Engine Rollcall. The fourteenth and fifteenth season episodes use the thirteenth season Engine Rollcall.
 * Scruff is called "Rusk".
 * Like in the UK and US, the fifteenth season aired before Day of the Diesels, barring the last three episodes.
 * Since the fifteenth season, Arlesdale End is called "Arlesdale Station".
 * Bash and Dash often switch voices.
 * Dart's catchphrase is "Digre Dieseler" which means "Giant Diesels".
 * For unknown reasons, the last three episodes of the fifteenth season aired five months later than the rest of the season.

Polish
In Poland, the series is known as "Tomek i Przyjaciele".

Voice Cast
Since the thirteenth season, there has been a voice cast:
 * Stefan Knothe: the narrator
 * Janusz Zadura: Thomas
 * Wojciech Chorąży: Edward
 * Cezary Kwieciński: Henry
 * Sławomir Pacek: Gordon and Farmer McColl
 * Waldemar Barwiński: James
 * Grzegorz Drojewski: Percy
 * Mieczysław Morański: Toby
 * Joanna Pach: Emily
 * Paweł Galia: Spencer and Diesel
 * Justyna Bojczuk: Rosie and Bridget Hatt
 * Janusz Wituch: Hiro
 * Paweł Szczesny: Victor
 * Leszek Zduń: Charlie and Bash
 * Klaudiusz Kaufmann: Dash and Cranky
 * Jarosław Boberek: Ferdinand
 * Zuzanna Galia: Mavis
 * Jarosław Domin: Scruff, Rocky, and Mr. Bubbles
 * Artur Pontek: Whiff, Kevin, and Stephen Hatt
 * Mikołaj Klimek: Sir Topham Hatt and Sir Lowham Hatt
 * Ewa Serwa: Lady Hatt, Dowager Hatt, Alicja Botti, the teacher, and the laundry lady
 * Marek Robaczewski: Farmer Trotter

Character Names

 * Thomas - Tomek
 * Edward - Edek
 * Henry - Henio
 * Gordon - Gabryś
 * James - Kuba
 * Percy - Piotruś
 * Toby - Tobik
 * Duck - Kaczor
 * Donald and Douglas - Donald i Darek
 * Oliver - Olek
 * Emily - Emilka
 * Stepney - Stefcio
 * Bill and Ben - Wiluś i Benio
 * Murdoch - Marcin
 * Spencer - Szymek
 * Arthur - Artur
 * Harvey - Hipek
 * Lady - Dama
 * Fergus - Franek
 * Molly - Mela
 * Neville - Nikuś
 * Rosie - Rózia
 * Whiff - Węch
 * Billy - Wojtuś
 * Stanley - Staś
 * Hiro - Hirek
 * Victor - Wiktor
 * Charlie - Karol
 * Bash and Dash - Szast i Prast
 * Ferdinand - Ferdynand
 * Scruff - Zgniotek
 * Diesel - Diesel
 * Daisy - Dorotka
 * BoCo - Boguś
 * Mavis - Marta
 * 'Arry and Bert - Arek i Bartek
 * Diesel 10 - Diesel 10
 * Salty - Sylwek
 * Dennis - Denis
 * Skarloey - Sławek
 * Rheneas - Radek
 * Sir Handel - Pan Handel
 * Peter Sam - Piotruś Sam
 * Rusty - Rudik
 * Duncan - Damian
 * Duke - Książę
 * Freddie - Frycek
 * Mighty Mac - Mocny Maciek
 * Smudger - Smarek
 * Annie and Clarabel - Ania i Klara
 * Henrietta - Hania
 * Toad - Anatol
 * Old Slow Coach - Stary Wolny Wagon
 * Hector - Hektor
 * Rocky - Kamuś
 * Bertie - Bercia
 * Terence - Tymcio
 * Trevor - Tadek
 * Bulgy - Bolek
 * Caroline - Karolcia
 * George - Jurek
 * Butch - Bogdan
 * Thumper - Kolos
 * Elizabeth - Ela
 * Jack - Jacek
 * Alfie - Alf
 * Max and Monty - Maks i Mateusz
 * Byron - Baron
 * Kelly - Kamilek
 * Ned - Nikodem
 * Isobella - Izabela
 * Madge - Madzia
 * Kevin - Kamil
 * Cranky - Karolek
 * Harold - Harold
 * Jeremy - Jeremiasz (Jarek)
 * Tiger Moth - Ćma
 * Bulstrode - Byczek
 * Captain - Kapitan
 * Ol' Wheezy - Stary Kręciołek
 * Hee-Haw - Siłacz
 * Sir Topham Hatt - Pan Szyneczka
 * Lady Hatt - Pani Szyneczka
 * Dowager Hatt - Pelagia Szyneczka
 * Stephen Hatt - Stefcio Szyneczka
 * Bridget Hatt - Brydzia Szyneczka
 * Sir Lowham Hatt - Ludwik Szyneczka
 * Mr. Percival - Pan Patyczek
 * Mrs. Percival - Pani Patyczek
 * Miss Jenny - Pani Joasia
 * Farmer McColl - Gospodarz Maciej
 * Farmer Trotter - Gospodarz Troter
 * Alicia Botti - Alicja Botti
 * Jem Cole - Jurek Kowal
 * Mrs. Kyndley - Pani Kijanka
 * Tom Tipper - Listonosz Tobiasz
 * The Refreshment Lady - Pani Ekspedientka
 * Nancy - Natalka

Trivia

 * Season 12, Thomas and the Magic Railroad, and Jack and the Sodor Construction Company were never released in Poland.

Portugese
In Portugal, the series is known as "Thomas o Trem Azul".

Romanian
In Romania, the series is known as "Locomotiva Thomas și prietenii săi". The show was first broadcasted in 2006 on MiniMax TV Romania, starting with the eighth season, followed up by Calling All Engines! in 2007 and the ninth season in 2008, all narrated by Daniel Vulcu. Also in 2007, HIT Entertainment's channel, JimJam TV, started airing the show. JimJam TV Romania is currently broadcasting the first-eleventh seasons, Calling all Engines!, and The Great Discovery. All of the classic seasons are in restored format. In 2009, MiniMax TV Romania started airing the CGI series. The twelfth season has not been broadcasted yet.

Russian
In Russia, the series is known as "Томас и друзья".

Character Names

 * Thomas - Tomac
 * Edward - Эдвард
 * Henry - Генри
 * Gordon - Гордон
 * James - Джеймс
 * Percy - Перси
 * Toby - Тоби
 * Emily - Эмили
 * Sir Topham Hatt/The Fat Controller - Большой начальник/Толстяк-инспектор

Swedish
In Sweden, the series is known as "Thomas och Vännerna".

Trivia

 * Sodor is called "Rälsö".
 * The Fat Controller is often referred to as "Chefen" (chief).

Taiwanese
In Taiwan, the series is known as "湯瑪士小火車".

Welsh
In Wales, the series is called "Tomos a'i Ffrindiau" and is narrated by John Ogwen. It is often broadcast on S4C's "Planed Plant Bach".