Thomas the Tank Engine

New character Bruno the Brake car is autistic. He flaps his ladders when he is worried, overwhelmed or excited and has a lantern to let people know about his emotions. He sometimes wears ear defenders.

His character is voiced by an autistic boy, Elliott Garcia. (BBC News app 30/04/25)

  • The original theme from the series I watched when I was little.

    If I ever have kids they'll be watching this lol Laughing

  • That's good to know.

    Thank you for sharing.

    Kind regards to you, dear ArchaeC.

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  • Amazing, so pleased this boy has achieved so much!! Good on him. Used to be one of my favourite shows when I was little Slight smile

  • That's awesome! My son used to watch these series all the time. He loves trains (and so do I)! Can't wait to see this new character! smiling face with hearts