Chuggington
Animated trains embark on fun learning adventures
About Chuggington
Released: 2010
Platform: Hulu
Rating: TVY
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Cast
Edward Sharpe, Toby Davies, Imogen Bailey, Paul Panting, Maria Darling
About Chuggington
Chuggington is an animated television series for young children that premiered in 2010. The show is set in a fictional town called 'Chuggington', where all the characters are trains. The main characters, Wilson, Koko, and Brewster, are trainee engines learning about working on the railway, all while experiencing exciting adventures and learning important lessons about friendship, teamwork, and responsibility.
Making / Production
Chuggington was produced by Sarah Ball who was previously responsible for Bob the Builder. The series was first announced in April 2008 and produced by Ludorum plc. Each episode incorporates fun storylines and educational lessons.
Actors
- Morgan Overton and then Toby Daffarn provided the voice for Wilson, the enthusiastic, ambitious but slightly impulsive character that young viewers could instantly relate to.
- Imogen Bailey and later Jadie Rose Hobson played the voice of Koko, the highly adventurous female character, who was all about speed and thrill.
- Charlie George voiced the role of Brewster, who was full of charisma and had a tendency to follow the rules a bit too literal.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Chuggington has been broadcast in over 175 territories worldwide and translated into 36 different languages.
- The series utilizes a unique animation style that's dubbed as "stunning traintastic graphics."
- The series is known to imbed moral lessons into each episode, teaching kids values like honesty, kindness, respect, and responsibility.
Awards
Chuggington has been nominated for and won several awards for the quality of the animation and its appeal to children, including the British Academy Children's Awards.
Quotes
- “Wheels to the rails!”– Wilson
- “Can't catch Koko!” – Koko
- “Time to wake up, Chuggington!” - Vee
Music and Soundtrack
- The theme song, "Chuggington," is super catchy and sets the tone for the show. The song is composed by Chris McHale and performed by Guy Michelmore.
- Other music from the series includes "We Are the Chuggineers" and "Chug Patrol."
About Chuggington
Chuggington is a vibrant animation series, featuring trains Wilson, Brewster, and Koko as they learn skills and life lessons.