Before the Movie
This pair of twin engines would later go on to have their models used for Splatter and Dodge, being repainted back into their original characters after the movie wrapped filming.
Who are 'Arry and Bert?
This character, played by Doug Lennox, would've been one of the two original villains of the movie, but his role was cut in favor of making Diesel 10 the primary villain
Who is P. T. Boomer?
This actress starred in many famous movies throughout the 1990's, including Mrs. Doubtfire, Miracle on 34th Street, and Matilda
Who is Mara Wilson / Lily?
In 2020, for the film's 20th anniversary, it was released in this format by Shout! Factory, alongside deleted scenes and interview footage.
What is Blu-Ray?
A life-size model of this character was used for certain scenes in Magic Railroad, and was shown off during the press tour for the movie. Once the movie released, the model was used as Christmas decoration until it was purchased by the infamous "Restore the Magic" campaign.
Who is Lady?
While Magic Railroad was the first time characters had individual voice actors in the English dub, this country's dub always had individual voice actors since it began
What is Japan?
This character, introduced in Season 4, was originally going to have a major role in the film, but their role was cut prior to filming. The only evidence of this is the original script, as the workprint does not feature them
Who is George?
Neil Crone famously rejoined the Thomas cast as this character, who he previously voiced in Magic Railroad
Who is Gordon?
Magic Railroad was the theme of the second wave of this Japanese toy line, which lead to the new characters from the movie being some of the first engines introduced in the line, predating the introduction of Edward, Henry and Gordon
What is Capsule Plarail?
This TUGS character's prop was rebuilt after the production of Magic Railroad due to damage in shipment, despite not being used on-screen in the movie. It would continue to be seen in the Television series going forward.
What is Big Mickey?
This is the only character from Shining Time Station that had their original actor come back to play them in Magic Railroad
Who is Stacy Jones?
This Season 5 song was originally going to have a version in Magic Railroad, but was cut for time. Its inclusion in the film is confusing, as its original placement would've put it only a few minutes before Really Useful Engine.
What is Night Train?
Eddie Glen, the voice of Thomas in Magic Railroad, ended up joining the cast of All Engines Go as this character
Who is Toby?
This merchandise line is the only one to have made merch of Patch. He was included in a set alongside Lily, Mutt, and Mr. Conductor.
What is Thomas Wooden Railway?
During the pre-production of Calling All Engines, this character's model still had a greenscreen block underneath it, which was left over from the production of Magic Railroad
Who is Lady?
This episode was the final one, prior to its use in Magic Railroad, that the word "stupid" was used in the show. After this phrases like "stupid" and "shut up" would not be included in scripts, in order to lessen the amount of strong language.
What is "Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach"?
This character was originally going to cause trouble for Diesel 10, however their role was cut and their prop only appeared in the film as set dressing
Who is Cranky?
This actor, prior to Magic Railroad, previously starred in such movies as Beetlejuice and The Hunt for Red October
Who is Alec Baldwin / Mr. Conductor?
What is Subway?
Alongside Thomas and Percy, this character was rebuilt during the production of Magic Railroad. This rebuild would be the final major version of the model, and was used throughout the remainder of the model series.
Who is Bertie?
Before being destroyed in shipping during the production of Magic Railroad, this TUGS prop was prominently featured in the TUGS episode "Quarantine" and the Thomas and Friends episode "Gordon and the Gremlin."
What is The Fulton Ferry?
This character, who is mentioned multiple times in the final movie, appeared in the original workprint of the movie, but had their major appearance cut, leading to their only visual appearance in the movie being relegated to a cameo in a framed picture.
Who is Tasha Stone?
This actor starred in the 1969 movie "Easy Rider," which was famous for its depiction of the counterculture movement of the late 1960's.
Who is Peter Fonda / Burnett Stone?
What is Brio?
The Big Dipper, the viaduct featured prominently in Magic Railroad, was featured multiple times in this Jack and the Pack episode.
What is "Percy Helps Out / Nelson Gets Carried Away"?