Bandsmen are people who perform in bands or musical groups.
Notable Bandsmen[]
The following bandsmen have their own separate pages:
The Batucada Players[]
The Batucada Players are a quartet of musicians in Brazil.
Biograpahy[]
When the Batucada players missed their train, Thomas gave them a ride in his brake van to the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. They later invited him to kick off the carnival with his whistle.
Uniform[]
The uniform worn by the Batucada players consists of both white trousers and a shirt with a gold waistcoat and a green jacket over it. They wear white bowler hats with black bands around them.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends
Specials
Videos
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Voice Actors[]
- Male Bandsmen
- Francisco Labbe (UK/US)
- Federico Trujillo (UK/US)
- Tatsuya Tōjō (Japan; Big World! Big Adventures!)
- Hiroo Sasaki (Japan; Batucada)
- Hinata Tadokoro (Japan; Batucada)
- Norihito Hase (Japan; Batucada)
- Tonatihu Ramos (Latin America)
- Gerardo del Valle (Latin America)
- Gabriel Juárez (Latin America)
- Jordi Estupiñá (Spain)
- Female Bandsman
- Laura Cucurullo (UK/US)
- Mari Uchiyama (Japan; Batucada)
- Diana Nolan (Latin America)
Trivia[]
- One of the bandsman's CGI model is modified from the Mayor of Sodor and the female bandsman's CGI model is modified from Ranger Jill.
Dame Bella's Orchestra[]
Dame Bella's Orchestra are a quartet of musicians in Italy.
Biography[]
When the orchestra visited the Island of Sodor, Thomas took them to Vicarstown, where they played their violins while Sir Topham Hatt conducted his Valentine's Day presentation to Lady Hatt.
When performing at the Colosseum, Dame Bella was accompanied by her orchestra. When Lorenzo took Dame Bella to her concert, they travelled separately with Gina and Beppe by Dame Bella's request. She later began to miss them and regretted treating them so poorly when Lorenzo got lost on the journey.
Appearances[]
Thomas & Friends[]
- Series 22 - Rosie Is Red (do not speak)
- Series 23 - Lorenzo's Solo (do not speak)
Magazine Stories[]
- 2020 - Lorenzo's Solo (mentioned)
- 2022 - Lorenzo's Solo (mentioned)
- 2024 - Lorenzo's Solo (mentioned)
The Brass Band[]
The Brass Band are a band of several musicians.
Biography[]
The brass band always performs in a nearby park on Thomas' Branch Line. One day, their coach broke down and Thomas took them around the island on a decorated flatbed.
Appearances[]
The Sherbets[]
The Sherbets are a famous band.
Biography[]
Harold once gave the Sherbets a private ride to the airfield, where Thomas was waiting to deliver them to the "Sodor Goes Pop" concert.
Appearances[]
Sodor Railway Jazz Band[]
The Sodor Railway Jazz Band are a quartet of musicians.
Biography[]
The Sodor Railway Jazz Band perform shows across the Island of Sodor and rehearse in a station waiting room. Bill, Ben and Class 40 are all fans of their music.
Appearances[]
The Greek Wedding Band[]
The Greek Wedding Band once played music at a wedding in Greece that Thomas attended.