Look at the steam engine puffing out smoke.

One of Brendan's books has a picture of a steam engine...that is the quote. Thomas really is a cool tank engine. It puffs real smoke....and ashes as we discovered part way through our ride. I now understand the quote from Thomas "cinders and ashes!" It does evoke a certain sense of negative feelings. If you have never watched a Thomas video, then this whole thing is really beyond you. No offense.