Now,Thomasis hoping to break up its mostly white, male-dominated cast.
Four of the new faces are female, and 12 total countries will be represented.
There is a danger in reducing very complex countries and peoples to singular characteristics.
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Still, Mattel is joining a larger push to diversify kids programming.
Disney introduced its inaugural African American princess in 2009sPrincess and the Frog, and willsoon presentits first Latina royal.
Preview the new trains below.
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So its no wonder that a small tank engine like Ashima shows no fear.
THE FLYING SCOTSMAN
The Flying Scotsman is one of the most famous engines in the world.
The Flying Scotsman has been travelled to Sodor before where he met with his brother Gordon.
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Now the brothers will compete against each other to see who is the fastest in the Great Race.
RACING VINNIE
All the way from North America, this big engine is not to be messed with.
He is big and strong but his competitive nature could be his downfall.
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Effortlessly cool, hell be sure to win over more fans at the Great Railway Show.
And now this formidable engine will be looking to continue his run of good fortune in the Great Race.
GINA of ITALY
This little steam loco certainly packs a punch.
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FRIEDA of GERMANY
Frieda is a sleek blue streamlined engine from Germany.
Beautiful and strong, Frieda will be entering the Strongest Engine race.
She has come to show that anything boys can do, the girls can do better.
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Painted on his Tender is a Tiger which incites a sense of awe and admiration.
These qualities make Yong Bao a Really Useful Engine.
He is a real comedian, who will put a smile on everyones face.
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CARLOS of MEXICO
Carlos is a proud and happy steam engine from the heart of Mexico.
Always wearing a smile, this engine is the life and soul of the Great Railway Show.
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