Wow, you never could have a railroad like this in real life, the number of accidents that happen on Sir Topham Hatt's railroad would be bringing in the Dept. of Transportation faster than Spencer against a race with Edward. Also I wonder where they have this kind of money to run a railroad especially on an island. Any railroad on an island would definitely be a small time affair with not this many engines that can obviously be done by autos and trucks. I haven't seen the island being swarmed with tourists or any large scale housing developments to support a population and income to run such a large railway. It's quite unrealistic.
But on another level, my kids love this show, it is good wholesome entertainment and gets the kids into trains.
But on another level, my kids love this show, it is good wholesome entertainment and gets the kids into trains.