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Both introduce the world to youngsters, but with different modes.

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[-] severien@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I didn't know it's actually called Thomas the Tank Engine. I thought it's a joke, since a train isn't what I imagine these days when hearing it...

[-] Blastasaurus@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

A "tank engine" is a steam engine - an old fashioned train.

[-] Ghyste@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 year ago

It's a specific type of steam engine made to not require a tender.

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