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* The Rainbow Sun's whistle sound basically came from Canadian National #3254's broken-sounded whistle, a sound effect used in various other pieces of media. |
* The Rainbow Sun's whistle sound basically came from Canadian National #3254's broken-sounded whistle, a sound effect used in various other pieces of media. |
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* [[Keith W. Strandberg]] the production manager rode on one of the coaches, while he made a cameo appearance in the film. |
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Revision as of 03:32, 7 January 2020
The Rainbow Sun is Billy Twofeathers' locomotive, and one of several that run on the Indian Valley Railroad.
Biography
Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Throughout the film, the Rainbow Sun is seen multiple times being driven by Billy Twofeathers. Later on in the film, Mutt convinces Lily to board a train hauled by the locomotive, which takes her to Shining Time.
Technical Details
Basis
In the opening sequence for Shining Time Station, it was portrayed by the Union Pacific #844, a 4-8-4 locomotive built in 1944 which was the only steam locomotive in the US to operate continuously since entering service, having never been retired. The #844 is still active today as part of the Union Pacific's steam program. In Thomas and the Magic Railroad, it was portrayed by the Strasburg Railroad's #475, a 4-8-0 locomotive built in 1906 and formerly on the roster of the Norfolk & Western Railway. It is one of only two N&W 4-8-0 Mastodon locomotives preserved and the only one of its class operating. #475 is still operating today as one of Strasburg's main locomotives.
Livery
The Rainbow Sun is painted black with yellow lining and brown window frames. The number "475" is painted on the sides of its cab in gold. It also has the words "Indian Valley" painted on the sides of the tender.
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
Specials:
Audio Files
Whistle
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas and the Magic Railroad | Thomas and the Magic Railroad |
Trivia
- The Rainbow Sun was seen in the Thomas and the Magic Railroad (activity book), but was illustrated as an E2 class tank engine like Thomas, and had the number 90 like the Strasburg Railroad's ex-Great Western No. 90.
- The Rainbow Sun was originally going to pull three coaches, but only two coaches were used in the actual film.
- The locomotive also occasionally operates on Day Out with Thomas events to haul the Strasburg Railroad's tourist train. If it does not run, then either #90 or #89 will run.
- Since 2004-2019, the locomotive has been restored to its original as-built N&W appearance.
- The Rainbow Sun's whistle sound basically came from Canadian National #3254's broken-sounded whistle, a sound effect used in various other pieces of media.
- Keith W. Strandberg the production manager rode on one of the coaches, while he made a cameo appearance in the film.
- As of 2020, the locomotive is now restored to its original 1940s-1950s appearance with a center headlight.
Gallery
See also
- Rainbow Sun on the Shining Time Station wiki.
| People | Mr. Conductor | C. Junior | Stacy Jones | Billy Twofeathers | Burnett Stone | P.T. Boomer | Lily | Patch | Tasha |
|---|---|
| Animals | Mutt | Moby Dick |
| Locomotives | Rainbow Sun | Lady |
| Locations | Shining Time | Muffle Mountain | Burnett Stone's Workshop | The Magic Railroad |