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Ivan is a Russian diesel shunter who participated in the Great Railway Show.
Biography
Ivan participated in the Great Railway Show at least twice during his career, and finished seconds away from setting a new world record once. Once when he again participated in the shunting challenge, he did so alongside Raul, Gina, Ashima and Thomas, but ended up losing the event after championships were awarded to the latter two.
After the Great Railway Show ended, Ivan left the Mainland and returned to Russia.
Personality
Ivan of Russia may look mean, but he is one of the most charismatic characters to be found on the railway. He is a real comedian, who will put a smile on everyone’s face.
Technical Details
Basis
Ivan is based on a TGM23 class diesel shunter from Russia. These engines exist in both standard gauge and "Russian" broad gauge rails. Shankar is another member of this class.
Livery
Ivan is painted crimson and blue with white lining. His running board is painted yellow, and he carries his name on the sides of his cab in white lettering. His wheels are painted black with white rims and blue counterweights.
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
Specials
Music VideosVideos
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Books
- 2016 - 6-Movie Coloring Collection (not named; does not speak), Off to the Races! (not named; does not speak), The Great Railway Show (cameo), The Great Race (not named; does not speak), The Great Race: Sticker Activity Book and The Great Race: The Movie Storybook (not named; does not speak)
- 2017 - Thomas and the Trains of the World
- 2018 - Character Encyclopedia
- 2019 - Engines Around the World
Official Description
From Official Website:[1]
| “ | Ivan: Ivan of Russia may look mean, but he is one of the most charismatic characters to be found on the railway, a real comedian, who will put a smile on everyone’s face. And he’s especially proud of himself as he is the only Diesel locomotive competing in this year’s Great Railway Show. | ” |
Audio Files
Horn
| Only used | Sound Effect |
|---|---|
| The Great Race |
Trivia
- During initial discussions, Ian McCue suggested Boris as a potential name for the character, possibly after CGI art director Boris Andreev.[1]
- He shares the same horn sound as Butch.
- The colours of the Russian flag, of which Ivan is painted in, are stacked differently as to how they look on the actual flag; the white and blue are swapped around. This was most likely done for aesthetic reasons. In a stroke of coincidences, Ivan's livery resembles that of one once worn by a SJ U Class.
- He shares the same name and nationality to Ivan from Cars 2.
- Ivan has been partially modified to work on British railways: he has been given buffers and chain couplings, with the original knuckle couplers removed. Additionally, compared to the real life members of his class, the front railing was altered to give viewers a better look at his face.
- Smoke is shown coming out of his sides instead of his exhaust pipe at the back and front of his cab whenever he stops and goes. This same issue goes with other diesel's that have something like this or even an exhaust like Frankie, The American Diesels and Shankar.
- Ivan is the only shunting challenge contestant who didn't reappear in-person during the Big World! Big Adventures! rebrand.
- Ivan is the only named diesel engine in the television series to not get a Wooden Railway release during the original line's lifetime.
- His model would later be used/modified for Shankar.
Merchandise
- Take-n-Play (discontinued)
- Adventures (discontinued)
- Collectible Railway (discontinued)