The Calliope is a steam-powered instrument that is used to play music at fairs. It was once owned by The Duke and Duchess of Boxford.
Biography
The calliope was neglected for many years and rusted. Percy and Diesel were told to take it to the Smelter's Yard, but Percy wanted to make it work again. He tried filling it with water and coal and pushing it, but it did not work. Upon being connected to Percy's cylinder drains, however, the calliope began to play beautiful music. The calliope was then taken to the Sodor Steamworks where it was restored.
It was later decorated with fairy lights as part of a presents train at Christmas time.
Technical Details
Basis
The calliope appears to be based on a National CA-53 calliope.
The calliope is carried in a modified 7-Plank Truck, with the height lowered and the width extended to fit the calliope, as well as a hole cut out of the sides.
Livery
The calliope is painted red with yellow lining. It has brass pipes of various sizes and a green emblem with the letters "SR" (Sodor Railway) painted on both sides.
Appearances
Books
- 2013 - Save the Whistling Organ
Annual Stories
- 2014 - Emily's Winter Party
Magazine Stories
- 2023 - Making Music
Trivia
- The calliope played the original Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends theme tune composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued)
Gallery
Thomas & Friends
CGI Series
Promotional Material
Merchandise
