Behind the scenes

Outback Tugs is currently recorded in TRS19 SP2 - train simulator animation ,

Production:
L.E.S Train Spotter scratched built the route used for outback port on the run while recording

A majority of of tugboat models used could be driven by L.E.S Train Spotter, however some Like Alexander and Darryl were static models and couldn’t be moved in quick driver.

The megaphone sound effects used for the Captains actually came from an online voice changer of mostly being recordings of L.E.S Train Spotter’s voice.

in the Switcher only one Tugboat Model was used for Manny steamer having face changes around quite frequently to suit scenes

The intro is strongly based off the Tugs intro with many scenes in it being inspired by it.

The original Tugs theme by Mike o’donnell & Junior Campbell was used with the vocals at the start being A new one for the series

most Characters initially were going to have faces but however due to their files a face was going to be impossible for a lot of characters, Only Manny Steamer’s Model was alright for a face

The theme music heard throughout the episodes are mostly remakes of Tugs themes remade by Aceoftrains sourced from soundcloud.

M&RTV and TCJ DMed their lines for the series through Social media on their own devices

L.E.S Train Spotter has stated on multiple occasions Sunshine was the hardest character of the lot to voice. And the only reason he voiced Sunshine was cause no one could do a good impression on his voice. Every time L.E.S had to record a line for sunshine he’d listen to the original to make sure it sounds right.