Classic Era
The final episode of this Season is the first to not be set in Winter time
What is Season 4?
This pair of twin engines never had funnels in Wooden Railway, despite other engines getting them in future redesigns
Who are Donald and Douglas?
This music video features a scene of James, a standard gauge engine, incorrectly placed on a narrow gauge set
What is "The Red Balloon"?
Arthur was famously named through a contest, but prior to this he was originally going to be named this, as seen on his concept art
What is "Clarence"?
During this season, the intro and engine roll call segments were remade in HD, to fit the current aesthetic and video quality of the show
What is Season 11?
What is "Whistles & Sneezes"?
As of now, this range is the only one to have announced an 80th anniversary item that has been cancelled prior to release
Who is Bachmann?
After his official introduction in "Thomas and the Breakdown Train," this episode is the first to not feature James
What is "Thomas & the Guard"?
Despite taking on the name "Derek" in promotional material, such as merchandise, within the production of the show they were exclusively referred to by this name
What is "Paxman"?
This Season 12 newbie is the only character introduced in that season to have 2 models made of them
Who is Hank?
This episode marks the first time Henry is seen with splashers (wheel arches) after having lost them during his rebuild in The Flying Kipper
What is "Cows / A Cow on the Line"?
Plarail is releasing new 3-packs this year, one of which includes the reintroduction of this piece of rolling stock, which has been unavailable for a decade
What is the Tar Tanker?
In 2000, a computer game was released, featuring James as a main character, which was based on the events of this episode
What is "Thomas & the Breakdown Train"?
As revealed in her concept art, Elizabeth was originally going to have this name
What is Grumpy?
This Season marks the point at which the Japanese Dub changed voice cast, as the show began airing on a different network. This voice cast would continue into CGI.
What is Season 9?
The Season 7 song "The Whistle Song" reuses a whistle sound effect from this earlier episode
What is "Scaredy Engines"?
Who is Murdoch?
A picture of James at Maithwaite Station, taken from the Season 8 episode "James Goes Too Far," is seen in CGI at this location
What is Sir Topham Hatt's office?
Daily Double!
In Season 12 concept art, Annie was referred to as this name, but it is unknown if it was intended as a rename or an error
What is "Annabelle"?
What is "Henry Gets it Wrong"?
An image from this Classic Series episode was later used in CGI, making it the only piece of Classic Series model footage to be prominently featured in CGI
What is "Twin Trouble"?
As evidenced by their prototype, this character's Wooden Railway model was originally going to have a cab roof, a feature they lack in their official appearances, however it was removed before the toy released
Who is Stephen?
In the late 1990's, the Britt Allcroft Company commissioned a G-scale model of both James and this character, for use in window displays for Christmas.
Who is Trevor?
According to Clive Spong, the dark green tank engine featured in the Troublesome Trucks Railway Series tie-in book is named this
What is "Lincoln"?
This Season 11 episode is the final appearance of the Chinese Dragon, being pulled by Edward as he passes Thomas
What is "Thomas & the Lighthouse"?