There have been several boats that have appeared throughout the series, which were used as background stock around the harbours of Sodor and the Norramby Fishing Village.
Tugboats
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There are various different tugboats that have been seen around the harbours of Sodor.
Trivia
- Certain tugboats have been named.
- Terrey
- Lakesider III
- Lucinda
- Alyssa
- Sodor Harbor
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued; as "Sodor Bay Tugboat")
Other Boats
There are various different types of boats ranging from different sizes that have been seen around Knapford Harbour, Brendam Docks, Tidmouth Harbour, Norramby Fishing Village, Arlesburgh, The Lighthouse, Harwick, Three Tier Bridge, Lakeside and Tidmouth Beach.
These boats include dinghies, yachts, schooners, fishing boats, sailing boats, row boats, steam-boats, lifeboats and cargo boats.
Trivia
- Many of these boats were recycled from Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends' sister series, TUGS. These include the Coast Guard, the Shrimpers, the Schooners and the fishing boats.
- Certain boats have been named in the television series, Magazine stories and books.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued; as "Sodor Bay Cargo Ship")
- Take-n-Play (Discontinued)
Speedboats
Speedboats (also known as motorboats) are a type of boat which is powered by an engine.
There is one speedboat that is based at a hut which rents speedboats. The Fat Controller and his grandchildren, Stephen and Bridget, once took a ride in it, but the ride was too bumpy for the Fat Controller's liking.
Livery
Speedboats have been seen in many liveries.
Appearances
Magazine Stories
- 2003 - The Boatshow and Cruise Control!
- 2006 - Splendid Sight
- 2007 - Canal Cruise