'Thomas the Tank Engine' car stopped

[theblackwatch]

An amusing story I heard on the radio today, regarding a car which had been modified to masquerade as 'Thomas the Tank Engine' being stopped by Police in Wetherby.

Pic on website with story at https://www.strayfm.com/news/local-news/2286360/no-tank-you-police-stop-thomas-the-car/

No tank you! Police stop Thomas the Car
Police have made an unusual stop in Wetherby today.
Roads policing officers from West Yorkshire Police took to twitter to share the incident this afternoon, in which they stopped a car which had been made to look like Thomas the Tank Engine.
The driver was reported for construction and use offences.

 

[philthetube]

probably considered unsafe for pedestrians in case of accident, could also be driver visibility issues.

 

[Cowley]

Yes I can see that there may be a slight visibility issue and I imagine that the insurance company may not have been fully informed of the modifications ("I'm sorry, but did you just say that you've converted your BMW into a fictional locomotive?"). .
Quite a good effort though. Is that a 45 gallon drum being used as the boiler?

 

[philthetube]

Great effort, would love to see it at rallies etc.

 

[Drogba11CFC]

Well, engines going on public roads must have their wheels covered.

 

[AlterEgo]

That's one of the daftest cars I've ever seen. Looks like an oil drum was used for Thomas' face.

It would however make a really nasty mess of any pedestrian who got in its way so I'm glad it was pulled over. Eek.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

I imagine the driver will also be getting a sizable bill from whoever it is who currently holds the rights to Thomas?

 

[DasLunatic]

Unfortunately, he wasn't the first to the punch:

(Another Thomas the Tank Car)

 

[Cowley]

That ones actually an 0-6-0!
The Zafira wins it for me.

 

[jopsuk]

Bet it wasn't (legally) insured if they reckon there's a construction and use offence- any modifications (even simply repainting) need to be recorded and declared to VOSA and insurance company

 

[blakey1152]

It would have been even more funny if the vehicle had been pulled over by a police officer who had the striking resemblance of the Fat Controller!

 

[Cowley]

Coming soon:
Thomas and the residents parking permit.
Thomas and the speed cameras.
Thomas and the road rage incident.

 

[BestWestern]

I presume he was pulled over by a Class 37....

(*Waits for the first bemused response... )

 

[BestWestern]

I imagine the driver will also be getting a sizable bill from whoever it is who currently holds the rights to Thomas?

Only if he was using it for some commercial purpose, I presume. As opposed to just having appalling taste in modified cars! He was on the motorway too, hope his welding was up to scratch! Waste of a lovely old Beemer, shame

 

[GusB]

Unfortunately, he wasn't the first to the punch:

(Another Thomas the Tank Car)

I think this is far better than the BMW in the article!

Where was this photo taken?

 

[BestWestern]

I think this is far better than the BMW in the article!

Where was this photo taken?

Some sort of 'theme dogging' spot?

Sorry...

 

[Cowley]

I think this is far better than the BMW in the article!

Where was this photo taken?

Pretty sure that was taken on the Isle of Sodor Gus.

 

[GusB]

I should have known better than to ask a serious question with you lot around

Sodorf!

 

[Cowley]

 

[blakey1152]

Coming soon:
Thomas and the residents parking permit.
Thomas and the speed cameras.
Thomas and the road rage incident.

Don't forget Thomas and the troublesome cops

Narrated by Ringo Starr of course!

 

[BestWestern]

Harold the Helicopter presumably doubles as the air support unit for persuit purposes?

 

[Crossover]

I presume he was pulled over by a Class 37....

(*Waits for the first bemused response... )

Not sure it has jurisdiction over Thomas and Friends - the HST is seen as more of a menace

 

[jonathan01n]

The car(s) referred in the post should not be driven onto public roads for sure, but I genuine think they look cool and stylish!

 

[silverfoxcc]

I bet the yorkshire plod would go apoplectic if they came to Wokingham and saw the car done up as a space shuttle!!

Wish i had a pic!!

 

[robbeech]

Well, engines going on public roads must have their wheels covered.

.....and a cow catcher.

 

[The Ham]

I bet the yorkshire plod would go apoplectic if they came to Wokingham and saw the car done up as a space shuttle!!

Wish i had a pic!!

All traffic coppers are aware of the regulations, however it should be possible to modify cars to meet these requirements as IIRC in the late 90's there were some road legal beds driving around. (Yes, beds, my auto correct didn't change it)

 

[The Ham]

For images of road legal beds:

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=bed+car+road+legal

 

[BestWestern]

The 'Cozy Coupe' (adult sized version of a kids' ride-on car!) is a good one, too!

 

[D365]

This is the car I always remembered...

(Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/10148787/The-Crumball-Rally-a-diary.html)

 

[61653 HTAFC]

This is the car I always remembered...

(Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/10148787/The-Crumball-Rally-a-diary.html)

That's a significant improvement on the Fiat Multipla!