Ivor the Engine (1975–1977)

Children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam ... See full summary »

Stars:

David Edwards, Olwen Griffiths, Anthony Jackson

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
David Edwards

Storyline

Children's animation from the 'Smallfilms' team of Postgate and Firmin. In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam and Dai Station. Their pride is Ivor, the steam engine with a will of his own and a penchant for such things as looking after dragons in his firebox. Not quite so pervadingly melancholic as some 'Smallfilms' creations, however it maintains an enchantingly slow pace without being sickeningly sentimental or patronising.

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Plot Keywords:

railway | cut out animation

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Genres:

Animation | Family

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Iivari veturi

Company Credits

Production Co:

Smallfilms

Technical Specs

Runtime:

5 min 5 min (40 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

It is almost the same version as Ivor the Engine. In the 1970s, this series was remade and the original scenes were colored.

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Connections

Featured in 100 Greatest Cartoons (2005)

User Reviews

Wonderful cherished childhood memories! An asset to my generation. Ivor the Engine.

I loved Ivor the Engine when I was young and yes I'll admit it I still do more than ever. I have purchased the whole series on VHS as a reminder of my childhood and actually watch it a lot. Nothing can compare, yes there is Thomas the Tank Engine but Ivor the Engine is pure magic! The music, the people and even the dragons. The episodes are very good too especialy my all time fave 'Snowdrifts' and there are many others! Thank you Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin for making my childhood great and memorable!