ALL JAMES THE RED ENGINE VOICES RANKED 

Whenever I think of James, Michael Angelis instantly comes to mind. He just gives so much personality into James' voice. It's amazing.

I will always have a special place in my heart for George Carlin’s James, although Alec Baldwin’s James made me laugh a couple times. You can really tell Carlin’s James is a real smart-aleck. My favorite lines are (in no particular order): “Hello, Gordon, is it tomorrow?” “Did you lose your way, Gordon?” “Perhaps it was Instinct?” And my all-time favorite, from another episode: “Dirty cars from dirty sidings! YEEECH!” (The sound of disgust sounds like a violent sneeze.) Carlin was channeling his inner comedian in this character, although never crossing the line like he usually did in his adult-skit shows. He made James the funniest character in the show, to my mind.

I loved how Angelis gave James a very nasally tone to the way he speaks. It fits his character perfectly.

James sounding like a younger engine actually seems kind of fitting, he has attitude, loves going fast, and out of the main steam team, he feels like the one to get into trouble the most, kind of like younger people.

Rest in Peace, Michael Angelis and Robin Smith.

I would like to see Gordon's voice actors ranked!

I wouldn't have had the top spot be anyone else. He's been my favourite for the past 15+ years... Also, I love how you almost used that "Nigel" bit from The Bill 🤣

I get the nostalgia of Kerry Shale voicing James during the early years of the CGI era and the Brenner era, and I just like that we get the most arrogant sounding James that James has ever sounded.

Maybe not a whole video for each character, but I would love to see a part 4 where you say your favorite voices for Edward, Hnery, Gordon, engines 7 - 11, and Emily

Here's *my* ranking of the James voices: 1st - Rob Rackstraw 2nd - Michael Angelis 3rd - Keith Wickham 4th - Robin Smith 5th - Kerry Shale 6th - Katsuji Moji (Japan voice) 7th - Steven Donald 8th - Susan Roman Great video btw.

I've waited for this video for such a long time :). If you do any more, I would love to see Edward's voice actor's ranked.

Angelis’ James voice is so stupid that I just absolutely adore it

Michael Angelis will always be James for me. His voice can be hilarious at times.

I will always have a special place in my heart for Alec and George's voices for James, even Brandon. They all had so much fun. But I will always still love George's voice for James. It might not be better than Alec's, Ringo's, or Angelis', but he still was the best narrator.

I really liked this video a lot, i think you gave a lot of good insight to the strengths and weaknesses of each voice actor! Personally, I don't mind TATMR James' voice actress, but then again, I see how it makes James seem younger when put next to Thomas and Percy! Keep up the great work!!!

Pretty splendid voice rank for our shiny red engine! While I understand where you're coming from to end this voice rank trilogy, I still would've love to see more of what you could do for the other voices like Edward, Henry, Gordon, Cranky, STH, Toby, Bertie, Harold, Diesel, Stanley and Diesel 10. But again, it's your choice and I respect that. Anyhow, here's my voice rank for James: 1. Michael Angelis (No need to describe in words, but just Splendid, Scouse and Stellar! They should've let him voice him only in MRR and CGI). 2. Rob Rackstraw (Better than Keith and Kerry, but they should've have him voice the character in the UK dub in TAB as well). 3. Stephen Donald (Yeah, I know you don't like that voice but I think it works a little). 4. Keith Wickham (Good from the start until TAB where his scream makes me want to rage and tell him to quit shouting and I agree that it's too high for James) 5. Kerry Shale (Like Keith, used to be good from start until TOTB where his scream became too boring and uninteresting. Also too deep). 6. Robin Smith (While not the best, but I can tolerate him in some areas). 7. Susan Roman (The only recasted member of MRR which I find awful. Fantastic line deliveries, but too young for him. And James IS supposed to sound old!)

Angelis' james voice has always been one of my favs of the show the scouts accent is absolutely hilarious

I would absolutely agree with the ranking here, and George’s narration is prettiness allergic to me I just think it’s really good as well.

I think Robin Smith’s James voice can be summed up in one phrase: best in small doses. He was good for his role as James in the DVD menu, but if he wanted to voice James for a full length episode or something, it would be too much.

That was an amazing video bro. Can't wait to see you do more.

This might be too much too ask, but I want you to rank Gordon's voice actors next. And possibly Henry's and Toby's in the future.

My personal favorite voice of James is Rob Rackstraw he absolutely does well in both dubs I really like how he gives a nasisally voice really fits the splendid engine well

I would love it if you did more of these!

Hey Sean for the next voice rank video do Gordon the big blue engine

This video was fun! If you decide to do another one, can you do Henry?

James is just such a fun character and james is one of those characters where he can have different styles of voices

Honestly I was not expecting Keith Wickham to be placed lower on the list, I think his James voice is just okay.

Edit: i just realised there is a cameo for angelis talking as James in TATMR so mb, didnt know since unfortunately when i watched the film, i had susans james voice. I still get mad realising michael angelis was originally gonna be James in TATMR, But got replaced by susan. Like, when did the directors think James having a female voice was a good idea? Honestly missed alot, michael angelis couldv'e had such potential voicing james for the movie. Imo, James is the best voice angelis has done.

Do more please! I enjoy these!

Michael Angelis would've definitely been a better casting choice as James for Magic Railroad as opposed to Susan Roman. Susan does a decent job (especially at the Smelter's Yard scene) but I think Angelis being kicked off the film is a tad unfair. I mean, imagine being a long-serving narrator of a TV show and being the childhood voice to generations of people only to not make it to the final cut of the movie.

Rob Rackstraw's portrayal of James is my favorite out of all of them. Both US and UK versions

For me personally, I would go with Michael and Geroge Carlin. They did great with him in the model series. CGI I would go with the US dub. You should do a rank of Donald and Douglas. Let's see who did the best throughout the series.

I personally would like to see more of these voices rankings

My favorite voices of James as follows. 1: Rob rackstraw 2: Kerry Shale 3: Keith Wickham 4: Michael angelis 5: George Carlin 6: Michael Brandon

Very good video. I would like to see Toby next if you do another!

Great video! Also omg my video made a cameo that’s awesome!

Brilliant ranking. My favourite voices are both Michael Angelis and Rob Rackstraw in the UK.

Can u rank Gordon's voices next please?

James: I'm too splendid for cars! Troublesome Truck #1: Too splendid? Troublesome Truck #2: That's what you think. Troublesome Truck #3. You can't pull coaches all the time.

awesome work i wouldn't mind seeing a ranking of Gordon, henry or edward's voices maybe toby or duck

We were robbed of Angelis as James in Magic Railroad.

I cannot imagine anyone doing James’ voice and nailing his funny side better than Angelis (RIP).

YESSSSSSS, please do more.

Hey Thomasfan261, I just want to say I’ve enjoyed the video and I was wondering, could you make more videos much like this one?

Rob Rackstraw is the voice of James, in my opinion. Mostly US but UK as well. He is just the man who comes up when I talk about James. He might have some competition with Angelis.

James in tatmr was probably a Jimmy neutron kinda thing

PLEASE MAKE MORE I BEG

I'd definitely like to see more of these, but you know it's your choice if you want to make more or not.

Here's my ranking of James' voices: 1. Rob Rackstraw Mostly US but also UK 2. Michael Angelis 3. Alec Baldwin 4. George Carlin 5. Michael Brandon

You know what, I think it would be interesting to rank every voice for Toby!

I also knew James was voiced by a girl in TATMR and was very confused by it so as much as it's nostalgic to me it def should be lower down, also woo Angelis is #1! I feel like you need to do a Gordon one before retiring the series haha

You should do more of these like Gordon, Henry, Toby, Edward & many others.

I don't know why Kurry Shales no longer voices James in the CGI series in the US version

Will you compare All Engines Go Voice Actors of the characters in their UK and US dubs too, and what do you think of Luke Marty's performance as James (US/Canadian dub)? (My second favourite VA for the character, beaten by Michael Angelis) (BTW I love your voice ranking videos, introducing users to other Voice Actors of Thomas, and I would like to see more!)

I’d love to see this for Henry!

All Devious Diesel Voices Ranked, please!

I would love more!

When will this year's collection video be?

Here's my new ranking 13.susan roman 12.mark moraghan 11.stephen donald 10.robin smith 9.ringo starr 8.keith wickam 7.alec baldwin 6.pierce brosnan 5.rob rackstraw 4.micheal brandon 3.kerry shale 2.goerge carlin 1.micheal angelis

Alec Baldwin’s gay stereotype voice is top tier

I hope you do more of these and to everyone who reads this God loves you

You should do a ranking on all the English speaking Sir Topham Hat, Gordon, & Henry

Fun Fact: Kerry Shale is in Skywalker Saga game giving the voice for Yarrell Poof

like I said, i really want to see a ranking of Sonic and Scooby Doo's voice actors

Hearing james being voiced by sailor jupiter in magic railroad is very strange, but a tad nostalgic in my book. Also the reason james got casted with one of the English VAs of sailor moon (same with percy) was because the test audience thought Michael angelis' takes made him sound too old so they cheaped out on Canadian actresses who (again) were known for providing English voice work for sailor moon.

His names *CLEVELAND-* Jokes aside, this is awesome man!!

2:52 James was built in 1912 while Thomas was built in 1915, so James is technically older than Thomas.

For You’re Next Voices Ranked, Do Emily, I Would Love To See That One:)

I would love to see Edward voices next!

I’ve grown used to George Carlin’s natural voice for James. I can’t explain it, but I love it: it’s smarmy and raspy. If they were doing voice castings for the engines, I’d cast Steve Buscemi as James.

My rankings: 7. Stephen Donald (legit I have nothing else to say) 6. Susan Roman (jarring at first, but honestly I get used to it the more I listen) 5. Robin Smith (mainly talking about the PC games here, in those he’s the closest we’ll get to Alec Baldwin’s James voice on his list. I like that particular James voice, so even though Robin’s voice is in 5th place, I do still really like it!) 4. Kerry Shale (WAY too over-hated) 3. Keith Wickham (most of the time he’s great) 2. Rob Rackstraw (he got hella annoying in the BWBA era, but that was mainly just a symptom of the character’s ultra-ULTRA flanderization there) 1. Michael Angelis (who else were you expecting?)

Can you rank Diesel’s voices?

I really didn’t expect Keith Wickham being lower. I actually liked his James impression, it fits his vain personality imo. But of course, I respect your takes. Also, Rest In Peace, Robin Smith and Michael Angelis… ❤️

James sounds like Radio Okto saying "Steady On Okto!" Okto The Octopus sounds like Scoop and Uk Roc and Raoul

oh yeah forgot to mention that Luke Marty, James' AEG voice, manages to be peak James

I thought Keith Wickham gave James roughly the same voice in the U.S. dub as Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt. And that Ben Small, the voice actor for Thomas in the U.K. dub, also voiced James in that one. Anyway, what did that Family Guy clip at the end say?

Rest in Peace Robin and Michael.

I like all the UK voices. Well, I mean Michael Angelis, Keith Wickham and Rob Rackstraw. I don't remember Stephen Donald too much, since I don't have the Railway Adventures game. (I'll admit, Stephen is not too good.) I get you don't like Keith, but I personally enjoyed him. Besides, I'd rather prefer the UK dubs. 👌 I guess Kerry Shale is good, but I'm not much into the US dubs. I certainly enjoy Rob Rackstraw; he is the best in the CGI series. 👍 And I grew up with Michael Angelis, so of course he was awesome. Shame he was rejected from Thomas and the Magic Railroad, because I don't think he sounded too old, as test audiences thought. Speaking of which, I thought Susan Roman was fine, but I can understand why everyone hates.

You should really do one of Henry

Do all the steam team I really like your vids

Please do Gordon next, I've heard some fun things about his voices

I really love Kerry Shale’s voice of James, it reminds me of Michael angelis’s voice of him

My James the Red Engine voice list 1. Rob Rackstraw 2. Michael Angelis 3. George Carlin 4. Kerry Shake 5. Michael Brandon 6. Robin Smith 7. Keith Wickham 8. Steven Donald 9. Alec Baldwin 10. Susan Roman

Can u do a video on who is the best gordon voice

I actually prefer the US CGI voice (Kerry) and think if the writing had been better it could have worked…you can really see it in Duck in the Water/Duck’s Rocky Rescue…he might sound stuck up but he also has a softer side

You should do one of these for Oliver.

you should do Gordon next 🙂

I had a feeling James voices were coming

I will never get the love for Angelis. His voice and delivery is so jarring and grating.

Can you do ranking Gordon the big engine's voice please?

James sounds like Uk Swiper from Doras Show and Muck from Bob The Builder: The Show

I hope we can get a Edward, Gordon or Henry voices video next

Susan Roman James has ALWAYS been one of the biggest crutches of this movie even as a kid when the movie came out. She is great as Sailor Jupiter. She is great as Champ Bear. She just doesn't do James justice for me even if the voice acting quality is good. While Alec Baldwin's take on James is funny as all heck, Michael Angelis was and always James. Yeah, Angelis best James I say.

Michael angelis did Bad as James for the hit era. I rewatched the Uk dub of Thomas and the new engine and it shows. Also, if we are doing narrators, where’s Alec Baldwin, Michael Brandon, and Pierce Brosnan?

Pls do more

I'll admit it: the voice Alex Baldwin did for James is just my favorite for the red boi!

My rankings 12.susan roman 11.micheal brandon 10.robin smith 9.stephen donald 8.ringo starr 7.keith wickam 6.pierce brosnan 5.goerge cralin 4.alec baldwin 3.kerry shale 2.rob rackstraw 1.micheal angelis

Please do and I say this I mean please do this but can you do Henry he’s my favorite character for some reason

You Should try Gordan, Edward, Henry, or Emily voices ranked.

James is my favorite thomas character ever! :D