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{{Tab|tab1=Main Page|tab2=Gallery}}There are at least 2 types of '''Salt [[Vans]]''' seen in the [[television series]].
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{{Tab|tab1=Main Page|tab2=Gallery}}There are at least two types of '''Salt [[Vans]]''' seen in the [[television series]].
   
 
They are also known as '''Salt Wagons''', or more simply '''vans''' or '''trucks''' in the ''UK narration'' or '''cars''' in the ''US narration''.
  
They are also known as '''Salt Wagons''', or more simply '''vans''' or '''trucks''' in the ''UK narration'' or '''cars''' in the ''US narration''.
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On one occasion, [[Thomas]] had to collect these vans loaded with fish. The trip initially started off smoothly, but a set of malfunctioning points left the trucks the right direction, and Thomas diverted onto an old pier line. He derailed into a tidal pool, much to the vans' delight. Due to the heat, the ice which kept the fish fresh began to melt and Thomas was worried that the fish would go off. [[Arthur]] was sent to assist Thomas, and hurried to [[Brendam Docks]], delivering the fish just in time.<ref>[[Series 7]] "[[Something Fishy]]"</ref>.
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On one occasion, [[Thomas]] had to collect these vans loaded with fish. The trip initially started off smoothly, but a set of malfunctioning points left the trucks the right direction, and Thomas diverted onto an [[The Pier|old pier line]]. He derailed into a tidal pool, much to the vans' delight. Due to the heat, the ice which kept the fish fresh began to melt and Thomas was worried that the fish would go off. [[Arthur]] was sent to assist Thomas, and hurried to [[Brendam Docks]], delivering the fish just in time.<ref>[[Series 7]] "[[Something Fishy]]"</ref>.
   
 
These vans are also a frequent sight on the [[Norramby Branch Line]]. They have often been used for [[the Flying Kipper]] with other types of vans and have been involved in many accidents while part of the train.
  
These vans are also a frequent sight on the [[Norramby Branch Line]]. They have often been used for [[the Flying Kipper]] with other types of vans and have been involved in many accidents while part of the train.
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* '''[[Series 2]]''' - [[Cows]], [[Saved from Scrap]], [[Thomas and Trevor]], [[Percy and the Signal]], [[Duck Takes Charge]], [[Pop Goes the Diesel]], [[Dirty Work]], [[A Close Shave]], [[Break Van]], [[The Deputation]], [[Daisy (episode)|Daisy]], [[The Diseasel]], [[Wrong Road]], and [[Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree]]
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* '''[[Series 2]]''' - [[Cows]], [[Saved from Scrap]], [[Thomas and Trevor]], [[Percy and the Signal]], [[Duck Takes Charge]], [[Percy and Harold]], [[Pop Goes the Diesel]], [[Dirty Work]], [[A Close Shave]], [[Break Van]], [[The Deputation]], [[Daisy (episode)|Daisy]], [[The Diseasel]], [[Wrong Road]], and [[Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree]]
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* '''[[Series 3]]''' - [[A Scarf for Percy]], [[Donald's Duck]], [[Gordon and the Famous Visitor]], [[Thomas, Percy and the Dragon]], [[Diesel Does it Again]], [[Henry's Forest]], [[The Trouble with Mud]], [[No Joke for James]], [[Thomas, Percy and the Post Train]], [[Trust Thomas]], [[Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party]], [[All at Sea]], [[One Good Turn]], [[Escape]], [[Oliver Owns Up]], [[Heroes]], [[Percy, James and the Fruitful Day]] and [[Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure]]
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* '''[[Series 3]]''' - [[A Scarf for Percy]], [[Gordon and the Famous Visitor]], [[Donald's Duck]], [[Thomas, Percy and the Dragon]], [[Diesel Does it Again]], [[Henry's Forest]], [[The Trouble with Mud]], [[No Joke for James]], [[Thomas, Percy and the Post Train]], [[Trust Thomas]], [[Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party]], [[Buzz, Buzz]] (''deleted scene''), [[All at Sea]], [[One Good Turn]], [[Escape]], [[Oliver Owns Up]], [[Heroes]], [[Percy, James and the Fruitful Day]] and [[Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure]]
 
* '''[[Series 4]]''' - [[Trucks]], [[Train Stops Play]], [[Bowled Out]], [[Henry and the Elephant]], [[Toad Stands By]], [[Special Attraction]] and [[Mind that Bike]]
  
* '''[[Series 4]]''' - [[Trucks]], [[Train Stops Play]], [[Bowled Out]], [[Henry and the Elephant]], [[Toad Stands By]], [[Special Attraction]] and [[Mind that Bike]]
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* '''[[Series 5]]''' - [[Cranky Bugs]], [[Horrid Lorry]], [[Lady Hatt's Birthday Party]], [[James and the Trouble with Trees]], [[Double Teething Troubles]], [[Something in the Air]], [[Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach]], [[Thomas and the Rumours]], [[Oliver's Find]], [[A Surprise for Percy]], [[Make Someone Happy]] and [[Busy Going Backwards]]
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* '''[[Series 5]]''' - [[Cranky Bugs]], [[Horrid Lorry]], [[Lady Hatt's Birthday Party]], [[James and the Trouble with Trees]], [[Bye George!]], [[Double Teething Troubles]], [[Something in the Air]], [[Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach]], [[Thomas and the Rumours]], [[Oliver's Find]], [[A Surprise for Percy]], [[Make Someone Happy]] and [[Busy Going Backwards]]
 
* '''[[Series 6]]''' - [[Salty's Secret]], [[Harvey to the Rescue]], [[The Fogman]], [[Twin Trouble]], [[The World's Strongest Engine]], [[Gordon Takes a Tumble]], [[Percy's Chocolate Crunch]] and [[Toby Had a Little Lamb]]
  
* '''[[Series 6]]''' - [[Salty's Secret]], [[Harvey to the Rescue]], [[The Fogman]], [[Twin Trouble]], [[The World's Strongest Engine]], [[Gordon Takes a Tumble]], [[Percy's Chocolate Crunch]] and [[Toby Had a Little Lamb]]
 
* '''[[Series 7]]''' - [[Emily's New Coaches]], [[Percy Gets it Right]], [[Edward's Brass Band]], [[What's the Matter with Henry?]], [[James and the Queen of Sodor]], [[The Spotless Record]], [[Bad Day at Castle Loch]], [[Something Fishy]], [[Harold and the Flying Horse]], [[Best Dressed Engine]] and [[Gordon and Spencer]]
  
* '''[[Series 7]]''' - [[Emily's New Coaches]], [[Percy Gets it Right]], [[Edward's Brass Band]], [[What's the Matter with Henry?]], [[James and the Queen of Sodor]], [[The Spotless Record]], [[Bad Day at Castle Loch]], [[Something Fishy]], [[Harold and the Flying Horse]], [[Best Dressed Engine]] and [[Gordon and Spencer]]
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* '''[[Series 9]]''' - [[Saving Edward]]
  
* '''[[Series 9]]''' - [[Saving Edward]]
 
* '''[[Series 10]]''' - [[Toby's Afternoon Off]] and [[Seeing the Sights]]
  
* '''[[Series 10]]''' - [[Toby's Afternoon Off]] and [[Seeing the Sights]]
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* '''[[Series 12]]''' - [[Henry Gets it Wrong]], [[James Works it Out]], [[Thomas Puts the Brakes On]] and [[Best Friends]]
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* '''[[Series 12]]''' - [[Henry Gets it Wrong]], [[James Works it Out]], [[Tram Trouble]], [[Thomas Puts the Brakes On]] and [[Best Friends]]
   
 
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===Trivia===
  
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* Twitter user ThomasTankMerch currently owns one of these salt vans that was used during the [[Series 2|second series]].
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* Twitter user ThomasTankMerch currently owns a model of one of these salt vans. It was used during the [[Series 2|second series]].
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* Their [[Tomy]] [[Motor Road and Rail]] models are repainted from JNR 7000 series boxcars.
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* Their [[Tomy]] [[Motor Road and Rail]] toys are repainted from JNR 7000 series boxcars.
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* They were one of only two type of wagons that never had scratch built resin copies made.
   
 
===Merchandise===
  
===Merchandise===
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* [[TrackMaster]]
  
* [[TrackMaster]]
 
* [[Motor Road and Rail]]
  
* [[Motor Road and Rail]]
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==Salt Vans (''CGI series'')==
  
==Salt Vans (''CGI series'')==
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|country_of_origin =* {{Flag|ios}} [[Island of Sodor]]
  
|country_of_origin =* {{Flag|ios}} [[Island of Sodor]]
 
* {{flag|england}} [[The Mainland|England]]
  
* {{flag|england}} [[The Mainland|England]]
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* {{Flag|Mr}} [[Mauritania]] {{T&F}}
 
* {{Flag|kenya}} [[Kenya]] {{T&F}}
  
* {{Flag|kenya}} [[Kenya]] {{T&F}}
 
* {{flag|Tz}} [[Tanzania]] {{T&F}}
  
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|basis=LNER 12 Ton Covered Vans/Saxa Salt Vans hybrid
  
|basis=LNER 12 Ton Covered Vans/Saxa Salt Vans hybrid
 
|gauge={{Standard gauge}}
  
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[[Thomas]] took some of these trucks to [[the Mainland]] in place of [[Henry]] who had derailed with them prior. The trucks mocked and teased Thomas for not knowing his way around the Mainland. They later aided [[James]] who went searching for [[Thomas]]<ref>"[[Journey Beyond Sodor]]"</ref>.
  
[[Thomas]] took some of these trucks to [[the Mainland]] in place of [[Henry]] who had derailed with them prior. The trucks mocked and teased Thomas for not knowing his way around the Mainland. They later aided [[James]] who went searching for [[Thomas]]<ref>"[[Journey Beyond Sodor]]"</ref>.
   
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During his visit to [[Kenya|Africa]], [[Thomas]] met some of the African counterpart of these type of trucks. Unlike the [[Troublesome Trucks]] on Sodor, these proved to be very helpful<ref>"[[Big World! Big Adventures!]]"</ref>.
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During his visit to [[Mauritania]], [[Thomas]] met some of the Mauritanian counterpart of these type of trucks. Unlike the [[Troublesome Trucks]] on Sodor, these proved to be very helpful<ref>"[[Big World! Big Adventures!]]"</ref>.
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Some of these vans were part of a train [[Rebecca]] had to take to [[Vicarstown]], they tried to cause trouble for her by holding back, bumping her and singing. However, Rebecca enjoyed the experience and cheerfully joined in on the trucks' antics, leaving them surprised and confused.
   
 
===Personality===
  
===Personality===
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File:SaltVanCGI.png|Troublesome Trucks (''square faces'') {{flag|ios}} {{flag|england}}
  
File:SaltVanCGI.png|Troublesome Trucks (''square faces'') {{flag|ios}} {{flag|england}}
 
File:SaltVanCGI1.png|Troublesome Trucks (''square faces with buck tooth'') {{flag|ios}} {{flag|england}}
  
File:SaltVanCGI1.png|Troublesome Trucks (''square faces with buck tooth'') {{flag|ios}} {{flag|england}}
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File:SaltVanCGI2.png|African Trucks {{flag|ke}} {{flag|Tz}} {{flag|se}}
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File:SaltVanCGI2.png|African Trucks {{flag|Mr}} {{flag|ke}} {{flag|Tz}}
 
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====Livery====
  
====Livery====
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The vans on Sodor are painted cream, similarly to the [[LNER 12 Ton Vans|standard vent van]], the ones in Africa are painted green.
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These vans have been painted grey and green.
  
 
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File:SaltVanCGI2.png|A green African van
  
File:SaltVanCGI2.png|A green African van
 
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[[Category:The Mainland]]
  
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[[Category:Standard gauge]]
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Revision as of 00:52, 21 August 2019

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Gallery

There are at least two types of Salt Vans seen in the television series.

They are also known as Salt Wagons, or more simply vans or trucks in the UK narration or cars in the US narration.

Saxa Salt Vans

These type of Salt Vans are rolling stock used for transporting fish and are often used in fish trains throughout various railways.

Biography

The Railway Series

When Diesel came on trial to the North Western Railway, he attempted to shunt some old, rusty and empty vans. Diesel found it difficult to move the vans and was very forceful with them, as they had stiff joints and some of their brakes were on. He got so frustrated with the trucks that he accidentally overturned some when their brakes finally snapped. Diesel could not move the remaining trucks and was forced to give up, as a result, he was made into a laughing stock by the other trucks[1].

Thomas & Friends

On one occasion, Thomas had to collect these vans loaded with fish. The trip initially started off smoothly, but a set of malfunctioning points left the trucks the right direction, and Thomas diverted onto an old pier line. He derailed into a tidal pool, much to the vans' delight. Due to the heat, the ice which kept the fish fresh began to melt and Thomas was worried that the fish would go off. Arthur was sent to assist Thomas, and hurried to Brendam Docks, delivering the fish just in time.[2].

These vans are also a frequent sight on the Norramby Branch Line. They have often been used for the Flying Kipper with other types of vans and have been involved in many accidents while part of the train.

Personality

These trucks on fit into the category of Troublesome Trucks.

Types of sentient vans in the Railway Series:

Types of sentient vans in the television series:

Technical Details

Basis

The trucks are based on the 10 ton Saxa Salt Wagons.

Livery

Salt vans have been painted white, brown, cream and grey. Two special "Topham Circus" van also appeared in the fourth series, one with a white front and one with a brown front.

In the Railway Series, their faces were embedded to their bodies and matched their their paint schemes. In the television series, they have grey faces.

Appearances

Thomas & Friends

Specials

Music Videos

Books

Trivia

  • Twitter user ThomasTankMerch currently owns a model of one of these salt vans. It was used during the second series.
  • Their Tomy Motor Road and Rail toys are repainted from JNR 7000 series boxcars.
  • They were one of only two type of wagons that never had scratch built resin copies made.

Merchandise



Salt Vans (CGI series)

These Salt Vans are rolling stock used for transporting goods and merchandise throughout various railways.

Since their introduction, they serve as as Sodor's secondary type of van.

Biography

Thomas & Friends

Thomas took some of these trucks to the Mainland in place of Henry who had derailed with them prior. The trucks mocked and teased Thomas for not knowing his way around the Mainland. They later aided James who went searching for Thomas[3].

During his visit to Mauritania, Thomas met some of the Mauritanian counterpart of these type of trucks. Unlike the Troublesome Trucks on Sodor, these proved to be very helpful[4].

Some of these vans were part of a train Rebecca had to take to Vicarstown, they tried to cause trouble for her by holding back, bumping her and singing. However, Rebecca enjoyed the experience and cheerfully joined in on the trucks' antics, leaving them surprised and confused.

Personality

The trucks on Sodor are described as being Troublesome Trucks. The African trucks are depicted as quite the opposite; somewhat silly, polite, helpful and enjoy singing peaceful and uplifting songs.

Types of sentient vans in the television series:

Technical Details

Basis

These vans are modified versions of the single vent vans, known as LNER 12 ton covered vans. However, they are loosely based on the previous Saxa Salt wagon counterparts.

Livery

The vans on Sodor are painted cream, similarly to the standard vent van, the ones in Africa are painted green.

Appearances

Thomas & Friends

Specials

Music Videos

Videos

Merchandise

References

  1. ↑ The Railway Series: Duck and the Diesel Engine "Pop Goes the Diesel"
  2. ↑ Series 7 "Something Fishy"
  3. ↑ "Journey Beyond Sodor"
  4. ↑ "Big World! Big Adventures!"


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