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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIRST THINGS FIRST
First Things First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
The ReadMe File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setup and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Attaching the Playset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Welcome to Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The Playset Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Learn How to Drive Thomas! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Engine Sheds Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Drive Around the Island of Sodor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Sir Topham Hatt’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
The Train Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Important Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The Missing Mail Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
It’s a Landslide! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
All Aboard! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4 Fun Mini Games to Play! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Infogrames Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Consumer safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
The ReadMe File
The Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures CD-ROM Playset game has
a ReadMe file where you can view both the License Agreement and
updated information about the game. To view this file, double-click on
that file in the Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures directory found
on your hard drive (usually in C:\Program Files\Infogrames\Thomas &
Friends – Railway Adventures). You can also view the ReadMe file by clicking on the Start button on your Win95/98/Me taskbar, then clicking on
Programs, then on Infogrames, then on Thomas & Friends, and finally on
the ReadMe file item. We strongly encourage you to take the time to read
this file in order to get the benefit of changes made after this manual
went to print.
System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows® 95/98/Me/2000/XP
Processor:
Pentium® 233 MHz or higher
Memory:
32 MB RAM
Hard Disk Space:
60 MB Free
CD-ROM Drive:
8X Speed
Video:
2 MB Windows® 95/98/Me-compatible SVGA
video card*
Sound:
Windows® 95/98/Me-compatible sound card*
DirectX:
DirectX version 7.0a (included) or higher
* Indicates device should be compatible with DirectX 7.0a or higher.
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SETUP AND INSTALLATION
ATTACHING THE PLAYSET
1. Start Windows® 95/98/Me/2000/XP.
Note: Have an adult carefully remove ALL holding wires from the
playset before using.
2. Insert the Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures CD-ROM Playset
game disc into your CD-ROM drive.
3. If auto-play is enabled, a title screen should appear. If auto-play is not
enabled, double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your
Win95/98/Me/2000/XP desktop. Next, double-click on your CD-ROM
icon to install the game. If the install screen still does not appear at this
point, locate the “setup.exe” file in the install folder of the Thomas &
Friends™ – Railway Adventures CD-ROM Playset game disc and doubleclick on it.
The Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures playset fits right on top of
most standard computer keyboards. Attaching it is easy!
1. Place the playset on your keyboard
and fit the left rear corner of the
playset over the
key.
4. Follow the remainder of the on-screen instructions to finish installing
the Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures CD-ROM Playset game disc.
5. Once installation is complete, click on the Start button at the bottom of
the screen, and choose Programs/Infogrames/Thomas & Friends/
Thomas & Friends – Railway Adventures to start the game. (To bypass
the introduction sequence, pull the whistle on the playset.)
Note: You must have the Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures
CD-ROM Playset game disc in the CD-ROM drive to play.
Installation of DirectX
The Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures CD-ROM Playset game disc
requires DirectX 7.0a or higher in order to run. If you do not have DirectX
7.0a or higher installed on your computer, click “Yes” when asked if you
would like to install it.
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2. Thread the longer hook-and-loop
fastening strap under your keyboard
and attach it to the shorter hookand-loop fastening strap on the
back of the playset.
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WELCOME TO THOMAS & FRIENDS™— RAILWAY ADVENTURES!
GETTING STARTED
Play engineer and drive Thomas! Blow the whistle, set the throttle, switch
tracks and talk to Thomas’ friends — it’s going to be a busy day on the
Island of Sodor! Use your Thomas playset to help deliver passengers for
Bertie, repair landslide damage with Harold, find and sort the mail — plus
a whole lot more! Travel with Thomas through four fun adventures filled
with activities, games, and cool print features for off-computer play!
Sign In
When you first launch the game, a
brief introduction will play followed
by the Sign-In screen. To sign in,
complete the following steps:
THE PLAYSET CONTROLS
The Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures playset features all of the
controls you’ll need to drive Thomas. Each control is described below:
A. Throttle – Push this lever towards
the screen to move Thomas forward;
pull it towards you to move Thomas
backward. To stop Thomas, move it to
the center position.
B. Thomas Button – Press this button
to hear what Thomas has to say. He
may give you a hint, remind you of
what you need to do, or tell you
when you are approaching a junction.
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C. Action Lever – Move this lever to the left or right to switch the connecting
tracks at a junction. This is called changing the “points,” which allows you
to choose where you want Thomas to go. (See “Track Signals” on page 10.)
D. Whistle – Pull the whistle to make it sound, or pull it to link Thomas to or
uncouple Thomas from coaches, flatbeds and the Troublesome Trucks.
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1. Move the throttle forward or backward to highlight one of the four
numbers; then pull the whistle to
confirm your selection. A flashing
cursor will appear in the number’s
corresponding name box.
2. Next, move the throttle forward or backward to scroll through the
alphabet until you see the letter you want to enter. Once the letter
appears, move the action lever to the right to enter that letter. This will
also move the cursor ahead one space so that you can enter the next
letter of your name.
3. Follow Steps 1 and 2 to enter each letter of your name. You can enter a
name up to 10 characters.
Blank Spaces: If you wish to enter a blank space in your name, use the
throttle to scroll through the alphabet and select the blank space that
appears between the letter “A” and the letter “Z,” or simply move the
action lever to the right twice.
Oops! Wrong Letter? If you make a mistake and need to change a
letter that you’ve already entered, use the action lever to select the
letter you want to change. Next, use the throttle to change the incorrect
letter to the correct letter.
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4. Once you’ve correctly entered your name, pull the whistle to start the game.
Continuing a Saved Game
If you exit the Thomas & Friends™ – Railway Adventures CD-ROM
before completing all of the adventures, the game you were playing will
automatically be saved. The next time you launch the game, just sign in
under your own name and continue where you left off. Note: If you exit
the game before completing an activity, that activity’s progress will not
be saved. You must complete an activity for it to be saved.
Deleting a Saved Game
To delete a previously saved game, change an existing Sign-In screen
name to a new name. Select that new name to start a brand new game.
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LEARN HOW TO DRIVE THOMAS!
After you first sign in, you will be asked if you would like to learn how to
drive Thomas. Use the action lever to select Yes or No and then pull the
whistle. If you choose Yes, Sir Topham Hatt and Thomas will tell you what
to do so that you can learn how to use all of the playset controls.
THE ENGINE SHEDS SCREEN
When you first begin playing, you will be taken to the Engine Sheds
screen. From here you can choose to visit any one of several different
areas. Use the action lever to turn the turntable so that it connects to the
track leading to the area where you would like to go. Once the track
becomes highlighted, drive Thomas forward on that track to enter its
activity area. Note: You can only enter the activity areas from the Engine
Sheds screen. Each area is described on the next page.
A. Drive Around the Island – Select this track (from either direction) if
you would like to drive around the Island of Sodor as described on page 10.
B. Sir Topham Hatt’s Office – Select this track to visit Sir Topham Hatt’s
office where you can print pictures and certificates as described on page 12.
C. Important Supplies – Select this track to take important supplies to
the airfield as described on page 14.
D. The Missing Mail Truck – Select this track to go look for the missing
mail truck as described on page 15.
E. It’s a Landslide! – Select this track to go help repair the landslide
damage as described on page 16.
F. All Aboard! – Select this track to help get Bertie’s passengers to their
stations as described on page 17.
G. Exit Game – Select this track to stop driving Thomas and exit the game.
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DRIVE AROUND THE ISLAND OF SODOR!
Thomas
There are all sorts of things to see and do when you drive around the
Island of Sodor. Simply push the throttle forward and you’re on your way!
You can choose which stations to visit, which tracks to take, and where to
stop. As you make your way around the Island, you will see such things as:
If you see a sign like this by the side of the track,
stop beside the sign so that it highlights and then
pull the whistle. You’re in for a great surprise!
Signals
These tell you which way the points are set. When
you see a signal pointing down, that’s the track
Thomas will take. To change the points, move the
action lever to the left or right.
Red Flags
Whenever you want to return to the Engine Sheds
screen, pull up next to a red flag so that it highlights
and then pull the whistle.
Signposts
A signpost surrounded by a yellow outline tells you
which area you will be heading towards once you
pass that junction. Use the action lever to change the
points if you want to go to a different area. Note: If
you miss the junction, stop Thomas. Then back up
until you’re in front of the signposts, change the
points, and try again.
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Mini Game
From time to time, you’ll reach a junction where you
can choose to go play a mini game. See “4 Fun Mini
Games to Play!” on page 18.
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SIR TOPHAM HATT’S OFFICE
B. Adventure Pictures
On Sir Topham Hatt’s desk is a big red book. Inside are exciting pictures
from each of the four adventures. To print out a picture from a completed
adventure, do the following:
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1. Use the throttle and action lever to highlight the big red book; then pull
the whistle to select it. This will open the book, revealing 12 different
adventure pictures (three for each of the adventures). Note: If a picture
is grayed out, it is not yet available for printing. Each time you complete
an activity, a new picture will become available for you to print.
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2. Now use the throttle and action lever to highlight the picture you would
like to print.
3. Pull the whistle to select the highlighted picture. Doing so will bring up
the Picture Printing screen.
A. Certificates
Each time you complete one of the adventures or mini games, Sir Topham
Hatt, will reward you with a certificate. To print out a certificate, do the
following:
4. Use the action lever to select Yes (if you would like to print out the
picture) or No (if you decide you do not want to print out the picture
at this time).
1. Use the throttle and action lever to highlight the certificate that you
would like to print.
6. To close the book, highlight the red flag at the bottom of the screen
and then pull the whistle.
2. Now pull the whistle to select the highlighted certificate. Doing so will
bring up the Certificate Printing screen.
3. Use the action lever to select Yes (if you would like to print out the
certificate) or No (if you decide you do not want to print out the
certificate at this time).
5. Pull the whistle to confirm your selection.
C. Return to the Engine Sheds Screen
When you are done printing and would like to return to the Engine Sheds
screen, use the throttle and action lever to highlight the window next to
Sir Topham Hatt’s desk and then pull the whistle.
4. Pull the whistle to confirm your selection and return to Sir Topham
Hatt’s office.
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THE STATIONS
The Island of Sodor features four
different train stations. Each station
has two tracks in common: the Main
Line and a “sidings.” The Main Line
runs directly in front of the station
house and leads you all around the
Island. The shorter track, called the
sidings, leads you off of the Main
Line and brings you to one of the
adventure areas described on the
next few pages.
Note: You can only access an adventure
from the Engine Sheds screen described
on page 8.
IMPORTANT SUPPLIES!
Some of Thomas’s friends need help at
the airfield. Someone may need a
repairman, or perhaps some fuel.
When you arrive at the airfield, use the
action lever to change the points and
then drive up to each of the buffers to
find out what Thomas’ friends need. If
you’re not sure of what you need to
do, simply push the Thomas button for
a helpful hint.
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Main Line
Once you know the supplies you need to collect, drive Thomas backward
into the station so that he can be on his way to help his friends. To deliver
a collected supply, bring it to the friend in need and pull the whistle to
uncouple it from Thomas.
THE MISSING MAIL TRUCK!
Oh, no! Devious Diesel has hidden one of the mail trucks somewhere on
the Island. Can you find it? Search the Island and listen carefully for clues.
Hint! Look for dropped pieces of mail and follow where they lead. Once
you find the missing mail truck, take it to the Town station and then go to
the Delivery Bay, which is located at the end of the sidings.
Sidings
Buffers
At the Delivery Bay, you will need to
sort the mailbags. Use the action lever
to move the Mail Shoot over the correct
freight car. Then use the throttle to move
the mail truck over the Mail Shoot. Once
the mail truck is in position, pull the
whistle to drop the mailbag into the
Mail Shoot. After you have loaded all
the mailbags, Thomas’ friends will
deliver the mail to the proper places.
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IT’S A LANDSLIDE!
Once they are coupled, drive up the mountain to deliver the stones to
Harold. When you reach the top of the mountain, pull the whistle to signal
Harold to unload the stones. After you’ve unloaded all of the stones, drive
Thomas backward to the water tower where James will be waiting. Pull
the whistle to uncouple the Troublesome Truck from Thomas. James will
then take it away.
Fill in the Missing Track Pieces
After you’ve filled in all the missing
stones, you must then fill in the missing track pieces. Drive Thomas backward on Toby’s track to the Iron Yard.
Once there, use the action lever to
change the points and then drive over
to the flatbeds. Pull the whistle to couple one of the flatbeds to Thomas.
Now drive over to the track piece pile
and pull the whistle again. Cranky the
Crane will load a piece of track onto
Flatbeds
the flatbed for you. Follow these same
steps for each of the flatbeds and each
piece of track. After you have loaded all three pieces of track onto the
flatbeds, drive Thomas back to the landslide area and fill in the missing
track pieces the same way you filled in the missing stones.
Passengers
Keep Your Eye on the Water Gauge!
Moving the stones up the mountain is hard work. Thomas needs lots of
water to do the job. Keep checking his water gauge. When it gets very low,
fill Thomas up at the water tower.
Bertie has a flat tire and needs you
and Thomas to deliver his passengers.
With help from Annie and Clarabel, you
and Thomas can save the day!
Percy needs to deliver a load of coal,
but a landslide has damaged the track!
The sooner you can repair the track,
the sooner Percy can deliver the coal.
Fill in the Missing Stones
Use the action lever to change the
points until Toby’s track highlights.
Now drive Thomas backward to the
Troublesome Truck and pull the whistle
to couple them.
Water Gauge
To fill Thomas with water, back Thomas up under the water tower. Then
move the action lever first to the left and then to the right to pump the
water. When the water gauge reaches full, Thomas can continue his repair
work.
ALL ABOARD!
Back Thomas up to Annie and Clarabel
and then pull the whistle to couple
them all together. Now drive forward
along the Main Line and blow the
whistle to get the attention of Bertie’s
stranded passengers.
Annie and Clarabel
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Before the passengers can board Annie
and Clarabel, they will need to buy
tickets. Use the action lever to select
the station where each passenger
would like to go. Next, pull the throttle
to issue a ticket for each passenger.
Note: If there is one passenger, pull
the throttle once. If there are two
passengers, pull the throttle twice.
After all of the passengers have purchased their tickets and boarded the train,
you must drop them off at the right stations!
4 FUN MINI GAMES TO PLAY!
In addition to 4 exciting adventures, the Thomas & Friends™ – Railway
Adventures CD-ROM Playset game features 4 different mini games for you
to discover as you drive around the Island of Sodor. Each mini game is
explained below.
TROUBLESOME TRUCKS
ROUNDUP
THE GREAT RACE
It’s a race to the station between
Thomas and Bertie! But watch
out — sheep, cows and ducks will
appear along the tracks to slow
Thomas down. Hint! You can help
Thomas scare the animals off the
tracks by blowing his whistle.
MAIL BAG SNAG
Devious Diesel has left the back door
of the mail truck open and the mailbags are falling out along the tracks.
Help Thomas collect all of the dropped
mailbags by chasing Devious Diesel
around the tracks. When you see him
drop a mailbag, drive over to it and
pull the whistle to pick it up.
The Troublesome Trucks have escaped
into the sidings, and Thomas must
round them up. Chase the trucks
around the loops and into the shed.
Use the action lever to turn the
turntables and connect the tracks.
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TRACK DOWN TOBY
INFOGRAMES WEB SITES
Toby is lost in the sidings and Thomas
must find him and bring him out. Drive
Thomas through the maze until he
reaches Toby. Then pull the whistle to
couple Toby to Thomas and drive them
both out of the maze.
Infogrames has exciting, full and active web sites dedicated to ensure you
get the most out of your new games. You can visit us at:
http://www.uk.infogrames.com
Kids, check with your parent or guardian before visiting any web site.
Visit and you will discover that Infogrames web sites contain such
things as:
• Technical Support
• Hints and Tips
• Software Upgrades
• Demos
• Interviews
• And much more
• Community
• Competitions
We are constantly updating our web sites so stop by and visit us frequently.
With events and new additions planned, you won’t want to miss out.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
CONSUMER SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS STATEMENT:
If you are having technical difficulties with the Thomas & Friends™ –
Railway Adventures CD-ROM Playset game, please consult the README.TXT
file on the CD-ROM before calling technical support. If you call technical
support, please have the following information available (and be ready to
take notes):
Epilepsy Warning
1. The correct name of the game.
2. The type of computer you are running the game on.
3. Exact error message reported (if any).
For telephone technical support, please call :
Hints & Cheats : 09067 53 50 10
24 hours a day 75p/min
Technical Support : 0161 827 8060/1
09:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays)
Or
[email protected]
READ THIS NOTICE BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD USE THIS SOFTWARE
A very small portion of the population have a condition which may cause them to experience epileptic seizures or have
momentary loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns. These persons may experience
seizures while watching some kinds of television pictures or playing certain video games. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy.
If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has experienced symptoms like an epileptic condition
(e.g. a seizure or loss of awareness), immediately consult your physician before using this Software.
We recommend that parents observe their children while they play games. If you or your child experience any of the
following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness,
disorientation, or convulsions, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your physician.
FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS WHENEVER USING THIS SOFTWARE:
• Do not sit or stand too close to the monitor. Play as far back from the monitor as possible.
• Do not play if your are tired or need sleep.
• Always play in a well-lit room.
• Be sure to take a 10- to 15-minute break every hour while playing.
Repetitive Strain Statement
SMOBY Customer - Unit 13 - Eurolink Industrial Estate Castle - Upper Filed
Road - Sittingbourne KE - ME10 3RN/UK - Tel : 01 29 16 36 900.
Some people may experience fatigue or discomfort after playing for a long time. Regardless of how you feel, you should
ALWAYS take a 10- to 15-minute break every hour while playing. If your hands or arms become tired or uncomfortable while
playing, stop and rest. If you continue to experience soreness or discomfort during or after play, listen to the signals your
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body is giving you. Stop playing and consult a doctor. Failure to do so could result in long term injury.
CREDITS
Kristine Meier
Senior Graphic Designer
If your hands, wrist or arms have been injured or strained in other activities, use of this Software could aggravate the
condition. Before playing, consult a doctor.
Infogrames Interactive
Paul Collin
Copywriter
Steve Holley
Chris Parlor
Game Design
Motion Sickness Statement
Viktorya Hollings
Terry Chubet
Producers
David Mauceri
Senior Project Manager
Margaret Leonard
Scripts
Melanee Hannock
Associate Product Manager
This Software generates realistic images and 3-D simulations. While playing or watching certain video images, some
people may experience dizziness, motion sickness or nausea. If you or your child experience any of these symptoms,
discontinue use and play again later.
Eric Hayashi
Shahid Ahmad
Executive Producers
Michael Craighead
Director of Quality Assurance
Kurt Boutin
Q.A. Certification Manager
Randy Lee
Bill Carroll
Q.A. Testing Managers
NOT suitable for children under 36 months - Small parts might be
swallowed or inhaled.
Gullane Entertainment
Minds Eye Productions
Martin Batten
Managing Director
US Office:
Christina Miller
Head of Brand & Licensing
Development
Stuart Middleton
Technical Director
David Jacobs
VP, Group Head of US Licensing
Marcus Fielding
Executive Producer
UK Office:
Julie Rideout
Senior License Manager
Steve Holley
Producer
Valerie Fry
VP, Group Head of UK Licensing
Jonathan Chmura
Q.A. Certification Lead
Pierre Larson
Assistant Producer
Eric Manktelow
Lead Tester
Steve Keen
Lead Programmer
Music from the series composed
by Mike O’Donnell and Junior
Campbell
John Lusty
Kevin Cook
Dale Johnstone
Programmers
Michael Angelis
Simon Hepworth
Stephen Donald
Voice Talent for all characters
Nick Thorpe
Tim Stokes
Joel Langton
Chris Naggs
Testers
Nancy MacIntyre
V.P. of Marketing
Steve Martin
Manager of Creative Services
Elizabeth Mackney
Manager of Editorial &
Documentation Services
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Music
Chris Parlor
Lead Artist
Duncan Mclaren
Glenn Boswell
Roger Bennett
Artists
Dave Sullivan
Sound
Special Thanks
Video Clips
Thomas and Bertie’s Great Race
Tenders and Turntables
Cranky Bugs
Put Upon Percy
Available in their entirety by Video
Collection International Limited.
Marcus Fielding
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© 2002 Infogrames Interactive, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Infogrames and the Infogrames logo are the trademarks of Infogrames Entertainment S.A.
© 2002 Smoby Players - BP7 - 39170 Lavans les Saint-Claude - France.
Brevet WO 99/ 39 789 Based on a concept by Klitsner Industrial Design, LLC, Interactive Audio,
and Dan Klitsner, Gary Levenberg, and Brian Clemens"
Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
®
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
® denotes Reg. US Patent & TM office.
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Based on The Railway Series by The Rev W Awdry
© Gullane (Thomas) Limited 2002
Developed by Minds Eye Productions.
Original Concept by KID Interactive, LLC.
Industrial Design and User Interface By Klitsner Industrial Design, Inc.
Uses Bink Video Technology.
Copyright © 1994 – 2002 by RAD Game Tools, Inc.
Visit the Thomas & Friends web site at www.thomasthetankengine.com
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