The secret railroad s next stop
The Secret Railroad or Les Voyages du Tortillard in French, was a series of 52 (or possibly 61) animated shorts made in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Contents
- The secret railroad s next stop
- Yet another episode from the secret railroad
- Simon
- Mr George T Passenger
- Mlanie
- Stella
- Theme Song Lyrics
- English Episode Names
- References
It was originally recorded in English at Place D'Youville in Montreal then subsequently dubbed into French. It was produced by Peter Saunders under the production company Films du Train Secret, and the participation of Les Société Radio-Canada and the Société de Développement de l'Industrie Cinématographique Canadienne. .
The English version aired in Canada on TVOntario and on Global Television. It also aired in the United States on The Great Space Coaster in the early 1980s.
Yet another episode from the secret railroad
Simon
(Voiced by Douglas Heintzman) The main character is a young boy named Simon who discovers a magical steam locomotive hidden in the basement of his apartment building. Acting as the engineer Simon uses the locomotive to travel on many magical adventures.
Mr. George T. Passenger
(Voiced by Neil Shee) Joining Simon every episode is Mr. Passenger (Monsieur Globetrotteur in French), an old man who awaited the coming of the train for many a decade before Simon finally arrived.
Mélanie
With Mr. Passenger is Mélanie (Melanie), Mr. Passenger's cat who always rides atop his long stove pipe hat.
Stella
Each episode also features a character named Stella, a girl with star shaped hair. Stella's character changes from episode to episode (a mermaid in an underwater episode for example) but she always has her star shaped hair.
Theme Song Lyrics
When you are feeling blue,
When you are feeling down.
Just do what Simon did;
Go underground.
Down there in the dark,
You hear a happy sound.
It's the secret railroad.
Adventure bound!
You better climb on board
the train's about to leave.
All you need is a passenger.
Your tickets, please!