Trackmaster 1 Talking Thomas variant

There was also another variant released in a Bust Through Mine Tunnel set, with a red coal truck instead of a grey stone truck:



Also, the earlier talking engines with no wheel holes do not start moving as soon as they are turned on. Instead, they are programmed to stand still, wait for the button to be pressed, say a phrase and then move. My Gordon, Salty and James are in this earlier format.