Other Languages

The television series "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends" is aired in English, but this is by no means the only langauge in which it is broadcast in, as evidenced below.

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".

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 acting and made it look & sound more like an actual TV show, rather than an animated book.

Korean


In South Korea, the series is translated as "꼬마기관차 토마스와 친구들" (ggomagigwanca tomaseuwa cingudeul)

Norwegian
In Norway, the series is known as "Lokomotivet Thomas" or "Thomas og Vennene Hans".

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's English name was translated into German, it would be 'Thomas der Zisterne-Motor'.

Finnish
In Finland, the series is known as "Tuomas Veturi".

French
In Franch, the series is known as "Thomas et ses Amis".

Italian
In Italy, the series is known as "Il trenino Thomas".

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

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

Character names

 * Thomas - Tomek
 * Edward - Edek
 * Henry - Henio
 * Gordon - Gabryś
 * James - Kuba
 * Percy - Piotrek
 * Toby - Tobik
 * Emily - Emilka
 * Arthur - Arthuro
 * Hank - Hanki
 * Billy - Billyu
 * Stanley - Slanleyk
 * Rosie - Rosieh
 * Molly - Moll
 * Harvey - Harfred
 * Oliver - Oli
 * Donald and Douglas - D a D
 * Bill and Ben - B a B
 * Arry and Bert - A a B

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

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

Chinese
In China, the series is known as "火車頭日記". In Taiwan, the series is known as "湯瑪士小火車".