The two-tone illustration below by John Kenney, an undisclosed Sodorian location
on a normal working day, was a familiar sight in the front and back end-covers
of the Rev W. Awdry's 26 books. However, it was updated in colour for Christopher
Awdry's books by Clive Spong. While Spong is meticulous in capturing the detail
of Kenney's original drawing, there are several major differences, (ignoring
the new colour and perspective).
See if you can spot at least 10.
Given up? have a look at my Answers:
01. That's Henry steaming under the bridge with the Express, not Gordon.
02. James' train has an extra carriage.
03. The signal box has lost its stairs.
04. Cows in the field opposite have been replaced with sheep.
05. Nearside station building has lost its chimney pots.
06. A car is missing from the car park.
07. A passenger has been moved from the right hand bench to the left.
08. In front of Thomas, a man and his son are missing.
09. A porter with his two-wheeled truck has moved a few yards
10. Also missing in action: 2 trainspotting kids by James, 2 people on the bridge.
