The very first CGI Character
Hiro
Edward, Emily, James, and Toby too...
Go, Go Thomas (Hero of the Rails)
The very last book of The Railway Series
Thomas And His Friends
This person wrote several magazine stories that were adapted for TV, then became a head writer years later
Andrew Brenner
The 75th Anniversary Special
Thomas and the Royal Engine
This human character does not appear often, but we know he warns the engine in heavy fog
Cyril the Fogman
Who goes bumping into trucks, causing so much trouble?
Trying to do Things Better (Calling All Engines!)
This episode famously marked Duck's return to the series
Henry's Hero
Michael Rodgers
The first special in which Oliver appears
Tale of the Brave
The very first TV exclusive character
Cranky the Crane
Whatever the weather, you'll see them out there...
Down by the Docks
Edward advertises, Trevor gives rides
Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party
Thomas's first CGI voice actor (UK dub)
Ben Small
This special is the only one to NOT introduce any new characters
Calling All Engines!
The only one of the engine characters to not appear in season 3
Daisy
Isn't it a bore? Isn't is a chore?
Rules and Regulations
This episode was the final one to be narrated by Alec Baldwin
Faulty Whistles
While never narrating for the show, this man gave narration several other pieces of Thomas media
Robin Smith
This is the first special in which Duck has a speaking role
Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure
This Female character only appeared in one episode, but allegedly is able to switch between rail and road wheels, according to various character bios
Flora
We can meet you at the station, take me to the celebration...
Party Time (I don't think anyone's gonna get this)
Spencer's final ever leading role in the series
Confused Coaches (Season 21)
Producer During the HiT Era
Simon Spencer
The final special in which the Sodor Search and Rescue Center appears.
Big World! Big Adventures!