Dinosaur Train facts for kids
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| Created by | Craig Bartlett |
| Directed by | Craig Bartlett Terry Izumi |
| Presented by | Dr. Scott D. Sampson |
| Voices of | Phillip Corlett Claire Corlett Erika-Shaye Gair Alexander Matthew Marr Ian James Corlett Natasha Calis Colin Murdock Ellen Kennedy Sean Thomas Laura Marr |
| Opening theme | "Dinosaur Train" |
| Ending theme | "Dinosaur Train" |
| Composer(s) | Jim Lang Mike Himelstein Michael Silversher |
| Country of origin | United States Canada Singapore |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 100 (List of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Craig Bartlett Brian Henson Lisa Henson Halle Stanford |
| Producer(s) | Sue Bea Montgomery |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Info-communications Media Development Authority Sparky Animation The Jim Henson Company FableVision Snee-Oosh, Inc. (uncredited) Tail Waggin' Productions |
| Distributor | The Jim Henson Company |
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| Original network | PBS Kids |
| Picture format | ATSC |
| Audio format | Dolby Home Theater |
| Original release | September 7, 2009 – present |
Dinosaur Train is a super fun computer-animated TV show for kids! It was created by Craig Bartlett, who also made Hey Arnold!. The show is about a curious young Tyrannosaurus rex named Buddy. He was adopted by a family of Pteranodons. Buddy and his family ride a special train called the Dinosaur Train. They travel through time to explore the world of dinosaurs and have amazing adventures. The show is made by The Jim Henson Company and other partners. As of 2018, there are 100 episodes! A movie based on the show, Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island, was released in 2021.
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What is Dinosaur Train About?
The show takes place in a cool prehistoric world. It has jungles, swamps, active volcanoes, and oceans. All these places are full of dinosaurs and other ancient animals. Everything is connected by a special train line called the Dinosaur Train.
How Does the Dinosaur Train Work?
This steam-engine train is made for all kinds of dinosaurs. It has windows that fit long-necked sauropods. There's lots of space in the Observation Car for bigger theropods. There's even an Aquacar, which is like an aquarium for sea animals! The train is run by Troodons, who are shown as the smartest dinosaurs in this make-believe world.
The Dinosaur Train travels all around the world. It even crosses oceans and seas, stopping to visit prehistoric sea animals. It can travel through the entire Mesozoic Era, which is also known as the "Age of Dinosaurs." It does this by going through magical Time Tunnels to the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous time periods.
Buddy's Adventures
You see the world of Dinosaur Train through the eyes of Buddy the Tyrannosaurus. In the show's main song, you learn that Buddy was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon. He hatched at the same time as his Pteranodon siblings: Tiny, Shiny, and Don.
By riding the Dinosaur Train, Buddy learns that he is a Tyrannosaurus. The train's Troodon Conductor gives him all the dinosaur facts. Since Buddy is an adopted kid in a family with different kinds of dinosaurs, he is very curious. He wants to learn about all the dinosaurs he can by riding the Dinosaur Train. The dinosaur species in the show are real dinosaurs that scientists have discovered!
Behind the Scenes
Dinosaur Train is made and animated by Sparky Animation Studios in Singapore. The voices for the characters are recorded in Vancouver, Canada. The show first aired in September 2009. It is shown daily on PBS Kids and in many other countries. Each episode also has a short live-action part. In this part, Dr. Scott D. Sampson, a real paleontologist, explains more about the dinosaurs. He helps kids learn even more about these amazing creatures.
Episodes
Characters
The show features many fun characters, both main and supporting.
Main Characters
- Buddy: A curious young Tyrannosaurus who loves to learn.
- Tiny: A Pteranodon who is Buddy's sister.
- Shiny: Another Pteranodon sister.
- Don: Buddy's Pteranodon brother.
- Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon: Buddy's adoptive Pteranodon parents.
- Mr. Conductor: A wise Troodon who drives the Dinosaur Train and shares facts.
Live Show
A live stage show called "Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy's Big Adventure" toured the United States and Canada. It ran from October 2013 to March 2014.
Film
In July 2020, Craig Bartlett, the show's creator, announced a musical movie based on the series. The film is called Dinosaur Train: Adventure Island. It was made with Universal Studios and premiered on April 12, 2021.
See also
In Spanish: Dinotren para niños
