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* CharacterCatshphrase: Gina tends to say "You're the expert Thomas" in her snarky way.
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* BerserkButton: Gina doesn't take too kindly if you say anything insulting about Italy.
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* TheBigGuy: Stefano is the biggest mobile character in the series.
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* GratuitousItalian: This ''does'' take place in Italy, after all.
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* TheStoryteller: Stefano. He brings stories from the different harbors of Italy and shares them with the engines and vehicles he meets.
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** She also gets offended if you ever say she Huffs and Puffs.
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* AlliterativeTitle: '''D'''igs & '''D'''iscoveries.
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* AlliterativeTitle: '''D'''igs & '''D'''iscoveries.
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* MusicalNod: During the trip to the museum site, a brief instrumental version of "The Work Song" (a song from the short lived Jack and the Pack SpinOff series) plays.
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* CartoonCreature: Stefano is possibly ''the'' most egregious example in the series to date. Not only is he designed to carry cargo, road vehicles, and rail vehicles - both in his hull and on his deck - he's also able to move on water, drive on land, and operate a crane and winch ''all under his own power''. In a series known for basing its characters on real machines, no real basis for him is known to exist, [[MerchandiseDriven besides his toy]].
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* CartoonCreature: Stefano is possibly ''the'' most egregious example in the series to date. Not only is he designed to carry cargo, road vehicles, and rail vehicles - both in his hull and on his deck - he's also able to move on water, drive on land, and operate a crane and winch ''all under his own power''. In a series known for basing its characters on real machines, no real basis The closest real-world match for him is known to exist, [[MerchandiseDriven besides his toy]].the [[https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2-usa-pelican-project-half-track-amphibian-cargo-carrier-t32/ Pelican]], a half-track amphibious transport developed by the US military during World War II, but it was never actually built and did not have a crane.
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* OliveGarden: This has basically everything Italian in one 'movie', from opera, to the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, to Rome, etc.
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* SpaghettiAndGondolas: This has basically everything Italian in one 'movie', from opera, to the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, to Rome, etc.
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* TheBusCameBack: Gina, who first appeared in ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatRace'', returns.
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* TheBusCameBack: Gina, who first appeared in ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatRace'', ''[[WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriendsTheGreatRace The Great Race]]'', returns.
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''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it was marketed and released as a "2-part special", it's really just two half-hour episodes ("All Tracks Lead to Rome" and "Mines of Mystery") stitched together.
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''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it was marketed and released as a "2-part special", it's really just two half-hour extended episodes ("All Tracks Lead to Rome" and "Mines of Mystery") stitched together.
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* ArtShift: The story of the lost engine is told by abstract wall art.
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The duology was released on July 7, 2019 for a week-long engagement at Drayton Manor's 4D Theatre (where the UK Thomas Land theme park is located), and released on DVD there (as an hour-long special with the episodes "Lorenzo's Solo" and "Too Loud, Thomas!" bundled in) on October 7. Meanwhile, the US aired "All Tracks Lead to Rome" as a standalone episode on September 21, with "Mines of Mystery" airing on the 28th. Canada aired the whole thing on August 16, 2019.
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The duology was released on July 7, 2019 for a week-long engagement at Drayton Manor's 4D Theatre (where the UK Thomas Land theme park is located), and released on DVD there (as an hour-long special with the episodes "Lorenzo's Solo" and "Too Loud, Thomas!" bundled in) on October 7. Meanwhile, the US aired "All Tracks Lead to Rome" as a standalone episode on September 21, with "Mines of Mystery" airing on the 28th.28th, while the UK aired the former episode on December 21 and the latter episode on the 22nd. Canada aired the whole thing on August 16, 2019.
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''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it was marketed and released as a "2-part special", it's really just two half-hour episodes ("All Tracks Lead To Rome" and "Mines Of Mystery") stitched together.
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''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it was marketed and released as a "2-part special", it's really just two half-hour episodes ("All Tracks Lead To to Rome" and "Mines Of of Mystery") stitched together.
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The duology on July 7, 2019 for a week-long engagement at Drayton Manor's 4D Theatre (where the UK Thomas Land theme park is located), and released on DVD there (as an hour-long special with the episodes "Lorenzo's Solo" and "Too Loud, Thomas!" bundled in) on October 7. Meanwhile, the US aired "All Tracks Lead To Rome" as a standalone episode on September 21, with "Mines Of Mystery" airing on the 28th. Canada aired the whole thing on August 16, 2019.
!!''Digs and Discoveries'' provides examples of:
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The duology was released on July 7, 2019 for a week-long engagement at Drayton Manor's 4D Theatre (where the UK Thomas Land theme park is located), and released on DVD there (as an hour-long special with the episodes "Lorenzo's Solo" and "Too Loud, Thomas!" bundled in) on October 7. Meanwhile, the US aired "All Tracks Lead To to Rome" as a standalone episode on September 21, with "Mines Of of Mystery" airing on the 28th. Canada aired the whole thing on August 16, 2019.
!!''Digsand & Discoveries'' provides examples of:
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''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it's it was marketed and released as a movie, "2-part special", it's really just two half-hour episodes ("All Tracks Lead To Rome" and "Mines Of Mystery") stitched together.
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* AwesomeEgo: Stefano revels in impressing others with his abilities, but he genuinely enjoys helping others and is quick to make friends.
* CoversAlwaysLie: Gina is shown front and center on the DVD cover, but she's not the main character of the movie; Thomas is, obviously.
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* TheStoryteller: Stefano. brings stories from the different harbors of Italy and shares them with the engines and vehicles he meets.
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''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it's marketed and released as a movie, it's really just two half-hour episodes ("All Tracks Lead To Rome" and "Mines Of Mystery") stitched together.
Thomas travels to Italy, where he’s introduced to the country’s rich, ancient history. While working on the Italian railroad, Thomas meets Stefano the Super Cruiser and runs into his old friend Gina, just in time for her to come to his rescue after his curiosity leads to trouble. Determined to make an amazing discovery, Thomas find himself lost down an old mine where he uncovers the legendary Lost Engine, Lorenzo!
This was released on July 7, 2019 in UK theaters, and released on DVD there in October 7. Meanwhile, the US aired "All Tracks Lead To Rome" as a standalone episode on September 21, with "Mines Of Mystery" airing on the 28th. Canada aired the whole thing on August 16, 2019.
!!''Digs and Discoveries'' provides examples of:
* AwesomeEgo: Stefano revels in impressing others with his abilities, but he genuinely enjoys helping others and is quick to make friends.
* BaseOnWheels: Stefano is a CoolBoat and CoolCar at once, and can carry other vehicles on and inside him.
* BerserkButton: Gina doesn't take too kindly if you say anything insulting about Italy.
* BigFun: Engines look forward to Stefano, whether it be riding with him or hearing his stories.
* TheBigGuy: Stefano is the biggest mobile character in the series.
* TheBusCameBack: Gina, who first appeared in ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatRace'', returns.
* CallBack: Jack mentions the events of ''WesternAnimation/SodorsLegendOfTheLostTreasure''.
* CartoonCreature: Stefano is possibly ''the'' most egregious example in the series to date. Not only is he designed to carry cargo, road vehicles, and rail vehicles - both in his hull and on his deck - he's also able to move on water, drive on land, and operate a crane and winch ''all under his own power''. In a series known for basing its characters on real machines, no real basis for him is known to exist, [[MerchandiseDriven besides his toy]].
* DeadpanSnarker: Gina often snarks about how Thomas is such an expert.
* DidntThinkThisThrough: Lorenzo's curiosity causes him to wind up in a mine
* GentleGiant: Stefano is huge and imposing, but a friendly machine that loves to help out however he can.
* GratuitousItalian: This ''does'' take place in Italy, after all.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Lorenzo and Beppe.
* ImagineSpot: Thomas has two; one where he competes against Gina in a chariot race, and another parodying ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''.
* ItaliansTalkWithHands: Mia from the museum gesticulates a lot.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: Thomas tries to be an expert of Italy, but fails.
* MentorArchetype: Beppe looks up to Lorenzo and wants to be like him.
* OliveGarden: This has basically everything Italian in one 'movie', from opera, to the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, to Rome, etc.
* RambunctiousItalian: Gina has a short temper with Thomas most the time.
* RunningGag: Thomas failing to pronounce "archaeology".
* ShoutOut: The second fantasy sequence is a reference to ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''.
* TheStoryteller: Stefano. brings stories from the different harbors of Italy and shares them with the engines and vehicles he meets.
''Digs & Discoveries'' is a not-quite-movie from the ''WesternAnimation/ThomasAndFriends'' series. Although it's marketed and released as a movie, it's really just two half-hour episodes ("All Tracks Lead To Rome" and "Mines Of Mystery") stitched together.
Thomas travels to Italy, where he’s introduced to the country’s rich, ancient history. While working on the Italian railroad, Thomas meets Stefano the Super Cruiser and runs into his old friend Gina, just in time for her to come to his rescue after his curiosity leads to trouble. Determined to make an amazing discovery, Thomas find himself lost down an old mine where he uncovers the legendary Lost Engine, Lorenzo!
This was released on July 7, 2019 in UK theaters, and released on DVD there in October 7. Meanwhile, the US aired "All Tracks Lead To Rome" as a standalone episode on September 21, with "Mines Of Mystery" airing on the 28th. Canada aired the whole thing on August 16, 2019.
!!''Digs and Discoveries'' provides examples of:
* AwesomeEgo: Stefano revels in impressing others with his abilities, but he genuinely enjoys helping others and is quick to make friends.
* BaseOnWheels: Stefano is a CoolBoat and CoolCar at once, and can carry other vehicles on and inside him.
* BerserkButton: Gina doesn't take too kindly if you say anything insulting about Italy.
* BigFun: Engines look forward to Stefano, whether it be riding with him or hearing his stories.
* TheBigGuy: Stefano is the biggest mobile character in the series.
* TheBusCameBack: Gina, who first appeared in ''WesternAnimation/TheGreatRace'', returns.
* CallBack: Jack mentions the events of ''WesternAnimation/SodorsLegendOfTheLostTreasure''.
* CartoonCreature: Stefano is possibly ''the'' most egregious example in the series to date. Not only is he designed to carry cargo, road vehicles, and rail vehicles - both in his hull and on his deck - he's also able to move on water, drive on land, and operate a crane and winch ''all under his own power''. In a series known for basing its characters on real machines, no real basis for him is known to exist, [[MerchandiseDriven besides his toy]].
* DeadpanSnarker: Gina often snarks about how Thomas is such an expert.
* DidntThinkThisThrough: Lorenzo's curiosity causes him to wind up in a mine
* GentleGiant: Stefano is huge and imposing, but a friendly machine that loves to help out however he can.
* GratuitousItalian: This ''does'' take place in Italy, after all.
* HeterosexualLifePartners: Lorenzo and Beppe.
* ImagineSpot: Thomas has two; one where he competes against Gina in a chariot race, and another parodying ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''.
* ItaliansTalkWithHands: Mia from the museum gesticulates a lot.
* KnowNothingKnowItAll: Thomas tries to be an expert of Italy, but fails.
* MentorArchetype: Beppe looks up to Lorenzo and wants to be like him.
* OliveGarden: This has basically everything Italian in one 'movie', from opera, to the Leaning Tower Of Pisa, to Rome, etc.
* RambunctiousItalian: Gina has a short temper with Thomas most the time.
* RunningGag: Thomas failing to pronounce "archaeology".
* ShoutOut: The second fantasy sequence is a reference to ''Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk''.
* TheStoryteller: Stefano. brings stories from the different harbors of Italy and shares them with the engines and vehicles he meets.
