Take Along Thomas & Friends - Murdoch

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In the UK, this episode aired before Peace and Quiet and Gordon and Spencer, so the British audience would not know who Murdoch and Spencer were. Fergus' theme composed by Robert Hartshorne was later reused in the eleventh series episode, Sir Handel in Charge. Murdoch is painted orange with green and red lining. He has smoke deflectors, on which he wears red nameplates with gold lettering. He also wears a memorial plaque in his cab, which reads "In Memory of David Mitton 1939-2008." An engine ignores another engine's advice and derails into water; the first was the fifth series episode, Something in the Air.

Although somewhat shy, Murdoch embraced the May Day festivities with happiness and joy. Decorated for the occasion, he became a beloved participant in the celebration, demonstrating his capacity to find contentment in communal gatherings. A Gentle Giant with a Big HeartDiesel | Daisy | BoCo | Mavis | Derek | 'Arry and Bert | Diesel 10 | Salty | Dennis | Den | Dart | Paxton | Norman | Sidney | Philip His first speaking role since the seventh series episode, James and the Queen of Sodor, despite him groaning with Thomas, Gordon and Percy in that episode. As a BR Standard Class 9F locomotive, Murdoch epitomizes strength and reliability. His ten drive wheels and robust design make him a vital asset in hauling heavy goods trains across the Main Line. Moreover, his orange livery with green and red lining, coupled with his distinctive smoke deflectors, makes him a memorable and beloved figure on the Island of Sodor. When Thomas arrives at the fishing village, there are dirty vans at both ends of his train, but when he goes over the bridge, both vans are at the front of the train. When Arthur takes them away, one of the vans is in the middle. Despite the episode being set in the Autumn season, the leaves on the trees are green, but when they fall, they are orange and red.

Despite being released as the first seventh series song, this was the last song composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. Item No. 8" was twenty-four "Wagon loads of flowers" for "Sc No 1". The set is given as "montage", and the "Shoot Date" is given as 15th December 2003. The last episode to feature the original six-berth Tidmouth Sheds before being rebuilt with seven berths in Calling All Engines!.Murdoch arrived on the Island of Sodor to assist the other engines with their heavy workloads. His immense size and strength drew the curiosity of fellow engines Salty and Harvey, but Murdoch found their chattering irritating and ended up getting cross with them. Despite his initial frustration, Murdoch later found comfort in their company, appreciating the camaraderie among the engines. Early Bird ( does not speak), Henry's Happy Coal ( cameo), The Flying Teapot ( cameo in US version), Thomas' Tall Friend, The Fat Controller's Bedtime Story (Issue 644), Fish and Ships ( cameo), The Fat Controller's Bedtime Story (Issue 646), Blue Mountain Mystery, City of Truro and Playful Passenger! ( cameo) Cranky has an intense dislike for Salty's stories and Charlie's jokes. According to one of Salty's tales, Cranky is "the Monster of Brendam". Being Percy ( cameo), Fuss and Fumes, Too Tired, Thomas' Crazy Day ( does not speak), Winter Wish ( does not speak), A Lion on Sodor, Playful Passengers ( cameo), Slowcoach Diesel and Creaky Cranky Later, Arthur finds Thomas in the fitter's yard, who proposes that they trade jobs. When the Fat Controller is looking for a replacement for Thomas, Arthur volunteers and asks the Fat Controller if he could run it permanently. The Fat Controller agrees and allows Arthur to run it. Arthur is proud to be running his routine work on the fishing line.

In some descriptions of Thomas and the New Engine, Neville is mistakenly described as actually being a diesel, as opposed to just looking like one.

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Cranky was the first non-Awdry character introduced in the television series who was not Railway Series-related with a freelance basis. Series 10 - Toby's Afternoon Off, Seeing the Sights ( cameo), Edward Strikes Out ( cameo) and Thomas and the Treasure ( cameo) Series 19 - Who's Geoffrey?, The Truth About Toby ( cameo), A Cranky Christmas, Toad and the Whale, Salty All at Sea, The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead ( cameo), Diesel's Ghostly Christmas, The Other Side of the Mountain ( cameo) and No Help at All Series 5 - Cranky Bugs, Horrid Lorry, Baa! ( cameo), Put Upon Percy ( cameo), Double Teething Troubles ( deleted scene cameo), Something in the Air and Make Someone Happy