I have an idea about making a custom silver Thomas, and I have figured out a way to do it. First replace the blue Thomas wheels with black wheels from a James. Then pull off the smoke box and spray paint the model with VHT chrome rattle can paint. Then use clear decal paper and print out the Thomas decals on it. Cut out the decals and put a sticky backing on it. When the VHT paint dries put the decals on the body and reassemble the smoke box. Then put the body back the chassis with the new black wheels. I have not tested the idea yet although I will be doing so. Any thoughts or ideas? 
If it ain't motorized I don't want it! 