Interview with CGI Director and head of Nitrogen Studios:  Greg Tiernan   Greg Tiernan is a veteran of the animation world with an impressive CV in terms of the productions he's been involved with.  Now, he's heading up his own production company with wife, Nicole Stinn, and making Thomas's move to a full-CGI world all the more worthwhile, with stunning visuals and amazing production values.  After two meetings with Greg at Thomas & Friends premieres he's become a friend of SiF and kindly agreed to be interviewed by Ryan.   Here, Greg talks about his previous experience, how Nitrogen came to be involved with Thomas, and what goes into the creative process of developing the bright, colourful CGI world of Thomas the Tank Engine.    Click here to read the interview.     An Interview with a Thomas & Friends Legend:  Steve Asquith   Steve started out with Clearwater Features on the first ever TV Series of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and carried on with the show until the model unit completed filming in 2008.  Here, he clears up rumours and tells us all about his career as part of Thomas's world.  Click here to read the interview.   Memories of Thomas and Tugs by the man who led them both... David Mitton   An Interview With Ryan   For over eighteen months, I pursued David Mitton for an interview about his work and life on the Thomas and Friends set, as well as his memories of TUGS.  David sadly passed away in May 2008, and so a lot of this interview will be found to be inconclusive, but will provide a great deal of insight into a man who truly loved his work and had a real commitment and contribution to the childhood of many around the world...   Click Here To Read The Interview   An Interview with former T&F Producer:  Phil Fehrle   Phil was gracious enough to set some time aside from his busy schedule to answer our questions about his work on Series 6 and 7 (2002-2003), including Jack & the Pack's origins. Phil's piece can be read HERE   An Interview with The Thomas The Tank Engine Man Documentary Producer:  Nicholas Jones   TheTopHatts was kind enough to offer us his interview with Nicholas Jones for display here on the Fansite.  Here, Nicholas talks about how he got started in the media, and how the shooting the Railway Series' 50th Anniversary Documentary came about.    Click here to read what he had to say.

	Interview with Thomas & Friends modelmaker:  Alexandra Dawe   Alexandra first joined the production with Series 6 and was credited as modelmaker up to Seires 8. She continued making contributions to the show after that period under contract up to at least Series 10. Alexandra kindly shares her recollections of working on the show in her interview with SiF.   Interview with TTTE & Friends character modelmaker:  David Payne   Building the engine characters seen in Series 1 and 2 of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends fell under the responsibility of David Payne and his company colleagues from Penicott, Payne & Lillie. In his interview, David shares details about what went into the building of these characters we know and love.   Interview with TTTE, the Pack & TUGS Model/SFX maker:  Chris Lloyd   After building several characters on TUGS, Chris Lloyd later joined TTTE & Friends' modelmaking unit in Series 5, where he built several characters amd later Jack and the Pack until Series 12. You'll learn a few interesting things about his work on TUGS, Thomas and the Pack in Chris' interview with SiF.   Interview with TTTE Art Director:  Robert Gauld Galliers   Robert Gauld-Galliers was the longtime series Art Director from the Pilot until HiT Entertainment's takeover during Series 7. Many of Robert's former colleagues credit Robert for giving the TV Series its warmth and charm through his concept and set design work. Robert's interview is a must-read for all fans.   Interview with Series 1 and Pilot Editor:  Michael Dixon   Michael Dixon gives fans insight into one aspect of the show's production that is rarely explored in detail.  If you're also curious about where the Series-1 Sound Effects came from, be sure to read Michael's interview!   Interview with Series 3,6 & TUGS Modelmaker:  Jeremy King   Jeremy King started out as an Experience Student on Series 2 of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. From there he went on to work on TUGS, and later returning to Series 3 and 6 of Thomas. Jeremy shares his experience of working on both shows in  his SiF interview.    Interview with Series 1-2 Modelmaker:  Christopher Noulton   Back in 1983, a young professional TV advert industry modelmaker by the name of Christopher Noulton signed on to work on a new Children's TV Programme. Christopher shares his story and memories with James Gratton in this exclusive interview with SiF.    An Interview with T&F Modelmaker and Designer:  John Lee   Talented and versatile Modelmaker and Designer John Lee shares his recollections of working on Thomas and Friends. Click HERE to read John's story.   An Interview with TUGS':  Giles Christopher   We had actually contacted Giles back  early Fall 2008 and to confirm that he was indeed the same chap who had worked on TUGS as 2nd Assistant Cameraman. To celebrate TUGS' 20th Anniversary in 2009, Giles was kind enough to give us some behind the scenes insight about working on the show  which can be found HERE   Memories of Working on Series 1 by:  Tim Staffel   SiF is chuffed to have come into contact with Tim Staffel, who worked as both Modelmaker and Supervisor for Clearwater on Series 1 of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. Tim's recollections of working on the show can be read HERE.   An interview with Thomas Live: Engine Builder  Chris Reynolds   On the 23rd July 2008, I had the pleasure of speaking to Alleffects Owner Chris Reynolds about how he and his company first devised and built the engine characters featured in Thomas and Friends Live: The Big Live Tour. The interview can be found HERE.

	An interview with Artist and Illustrator Owen Bell   From 1986 to 1996 Owen Bell was the artist of choice to illustrate Thomas storybooks and merchandise. Owen shares his recollections of his many contributions in this interview with SiF.    An interview with Artist and Illustrator Edgar Hodges   Read about Edgar's contribution to the Rev. Awdry's 1979 and 1980 Thomas the Tank Engine annuals. You'll be amazed and fascinated about just how far-reaching Edgar's artistic contributions have gone - and continues to this very day! We're honoured to present an SIF SPOTLIGHT ON ARTIST-ILLUSTRATOR EDGAR HODGES   An interview with C. Reginald Dalby's daughter Kate Holland   Read Kate's memories about her father here    An update from Railway Series Illustrators Peter and Gunvor Edwards   Full details can be found here   An update on Railway Series Artist Clive Spong When this interview was conducted, over ten years had elapsed since 'New Little Engine' was published in 1996.  The 40th volume in the Railway Series was also the final one to date that artist Clive Spong was able to illustrate. Jim Gratton managed to track down and contact Mr. Spong, and was pleasantly surprised when he set some time aside from his busy schedule to answer a few questions... Click here to read what Clive had to say

	Interview with the US voice of Thomas and Percy:  Martin T. Sherman   Although he is currently best known for playing Thomas in the US version of the TV Series, Martin T. Sherman is a man of many talents and has performed in numerous other productions ranging from film and television to audiobooks and development of video games.   Click here to read all about his career so far and what he has planned for the future!   Interviews with the new UK Cast of Thomas & Friends:  Keith Wickham & Ben Small   Now that Thomas and Friends has gone CGI, the creative decision has been taken to use voice actors to portray the engines.  Keith Wickham (who plays Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, The Fat Controller and others) and Ben Small (who plays Thomas and Toby) answer questions put to them by The Top Hatts and Callum Walker - click here to read what they had to say!   An interview with Thomas and Friends Storyteller Michael Brandon SiF is very honoured to be able to share Michael Brandon's insight as the North-American narrator for Thomas and Friends since 2003. Our timing for contacting Mr. Brandon is somewhat bittersweet, since this interview was done in 2007, which was supposed to be his final year as narrator for the series...   Click here to read SiF's interview with Michael Brandon

	Interview with Driver Mr. Arkwright:  Robert G. Slade   Mr. Arkwright made his debut in 2008 as a new  live-action character on Thomas and Friends DVDs. Played by actor Robert G. Slade, Mr. Awkwright's segments were based inside the crew's lounge and lunch room. Robert shares his thoughts about his contributions in his interview with Callum Walker.    Interview with Driver Mr. Perkins:  Ben Forster   Since 2010, Mr. Perkins, played by British actor Ben Forster became the 2nd live-action character featured in the Thomas DVD interstitials.  Read Ben's thoughts about the role in his interview with SiF.

	Interview with Thomas & Friends Head Writer: Andrew Brenner   Andrew Brenner took over the role of Head Writer for Thomas & Friends in October of 2010, and has an impressive CV, writing for various children's comics and television series over a 20-year period, with credits to his name such as the new CGI Fireman Sam, Tractor Tom, Maisy and his own creation, Humf.   Here, Andrew discusses his career up until this point and his plans for Thomas & Friends in the future!   Click here to read what Andrew has to say!   Interview with Thomas & Friends song vocalist:  Sam Blewitt   Sam Blewitt has been the vocalist behind several Thomas & Friends songs including Go Go Thomas, Day of the Diesels, Roll Along and Blue Mountain Mystery.  Here, TheTopHatts interviews Sam on his involvement with composer Robert Hartshorne.   (Originally published on Roll Along Thomas Blog - May 2012)   Click here to read all about Sam's work on Thomas & Friends   Interview with Series 5 Railway Consultant:  David Maidment   In 1997, new original storylines were being developed for the first series of Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends written completely by David Mitton & Britt Allcroft.  The Rev. Awdry had previously been the Railway Consultant for the series, but as he had passed away, it was time to bring in new blood to fill the role... step forward, David Maidment.   Click here to read all about David's involvement with Series 5 and his charity work with The Railway Children   An interview with the legendary Thomas & Friends and TUGS Composer Mike O'Donnell Chris Signore was very fortunate to finally catch up with Mike O'Donnell, and gain a unique insight into his and Junior Campbell's musical work on Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and TUGS.   Click here to read SiF's interview with Mike O'Donnell

	Interview with the Controller of Sodor's Railway Network and Twitter personality: Sir Richard Topham Hatt   Sir Richard Topham Hatt has been keeping us all up to date with the day to day happenings on the Island of Sodor via his Twitter account for quite some time now and gathered a huge number of followers to his feed.  Here, he shares his views and opinions, whilst giving us insight to the modern day workings of his railway.   Click here to read our interview with Sir Richard Topham Hatt

	A conversation with Shining Time Station co-creator/producer Rick Siggelkow   During the evening of Thursday, 17 January 2008, I spent the better part of an hour by phone speaking to Rick Siggelkow, Executive Producer and Vice President, Children's Division, for BBC Worldwide Americas. We had a fascinating discussion about his work on the critically-acclaimed Shining-Time Station television series that Rick co-created and produced with Britt Allcroft between 1989 and 1995. Fans will see that even after the passage of a dozen plus years, Rick still keeps a special place in his heart for Shining Time Station.   Click here to see what Rick had to say   An Interview with Flexitoons Puppets and Marionettes creator Craig Marin Interview compiled and submitted by Orion Anderson with our thanks   Click here to see what Craig had to say