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- “Shane the train and I'm here to entertain!”
- ― Shane
Shane is an Australian streamlined tender engine who participated in the Great Railway Show. He competed in the strongest engine competition.
Biography
Shane was invited to participate in the Great Railway Show, and was shipped to the Mainland with the other engines by ferry. He took part in the Strongest Engine competition, and competed against Henry, Frieda, Hiro and Vinnie. The winner of the competition was left unknown. [1]
After the Great Railway Show ended, Shane left the Mainland and returned to Australia.
When Thomas visited Australia, he met Shane. It is revealed that Shane has two coaches called Aubrey and Aiden. He had plenty of adventures with him, including saving him and a train of tourists, Thomas' first Australian Christmas, an approaching cyclone, and waiting for him after he ran out of coal.
Personality
Shane is a big, strong engine who has been working tirelessly to ensure he is in the best shape. Known as the "Whispering Giant", Shane's carefree ways make him many friends. Shane can usually be found as a tour guide in the Outback with Aubrey and Aiden, cracking jokes to the tourists, though he can prioritise fun over common sense, landing him in trouble.
Technical Details
Basis
Shane is based on the South Australian Railways (SAR) 520 class. The real engine carrying his number, Sir Malcolm Barclay-Harvey, is currently awaiting funding to continue restoration by the SteamRanger Heritage Railway at their workshops in Mount Barker, South Australia.
Shane is modified to run on British railways, having a screwlink coupling and buffers on the back of his tender and being scaled down from broad gauge to standard gauge although the 520 class can be converted to 4'8½ inches.
Livery
Shane is painted teal green with yellow lining, Australia's sporting colours. His number "520" is painted in white above his face and on the sides of his cab in yellow, and the initials "S.A.R" are painted on his tender sides, also in yellow.
Appearances
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Official Description
| “ | Shane: Shane is one of the ‘Whispering Giants’ of the South Australian Railway - a big strong steam engine who was built for passenger and mixed freight work. Shane loves to have fun and his carefree ways have made him many friends on his long journey to the Great Railway Show.
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Audio Files
Whistle
| First used | Last used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|---|
| The Great Race | Series 24 |
Trivia
- Shane's nickname, the "Whispering Giant", was a real nickname the SAR 520 class had. Due to the long boilers, the real engines required blower assistance while in yards to prevent smoke from blowing into the cab, thus making them seem to quietly whisper.
- Despite Shane's basis being an oil burner, he uses coal to make steam.
- Shane was the final new character made for the TrackMaster range before the Motorized rebrand, though he would ultimately be one of the first releases for the latter line.
- Shane's eccentric rods are temperamental as they move faster on one half rotation than the other half rotation instead of moving at one consistent speed.
- Shane has the most voice actors out of all the international characters, having had three in total, with the others having a maximum of two or only one.
- His whistle was sourced from the steamship RMS Wenonah II, but four steps higher in pitch. It is also used for Frieda at two steps high in pitch and Nia at seven steps high in pitch.
Quotes
- “G'day, Thomas! Welcome to Australia!”
- ― Shane, when he sees Thomas arriving in his country, Thomas & Friends Adventures: Shark Escape
- “Bonzer!”
- ― Shane's catchphrase
- “Look out for that dingo!”
- ― Shane, while tricking Thomas, Outback Thomas
Merchandise
- Adventures (discontinued)
- Collectible Railway (discontinued)
- Minis
- Classic Minis
- Rainbow Minis
- Ice Cream Minis
- Ghost Minis
- Space Minis
- Camping Minis
- Push Along
- Motorized
Video
References
| Locomotives | Shane | Tamika | Edith | Tracy | City Circle Tram | |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stock | Aubrey and Aiden | |
| Non-Rail Vehicles | Ace | The Australian Buses | Isla | Gary | Gary's Friends | |
| People | Doctor Claire | Madeline | Madeline's Parents | Ranger Jill | |
| Locations | Real Landmarks | The Outback (The Outback Mine) | Kakadu National Park | Uluru | Adelaide River Station | Katherine | The Kuranda Rainforest | Cairns | Flinders Ranges | Alice Springs | Darwin |
| Fictional Landmarks | Pine Tree Station | The Old Rickety Bridge | Shane's Station (Shed) | |