The Railway Series
This story is notable for beginning Wilbert's fascination with mapping the Island of Sodor, as questions about the plot of the story led to him mapping Thomas' branch in order to show it was logically sound.
What is "Thomas & Bertie"?
Wooden Railway originally made models of this character in 1999 and 2013, based on his appearance in the Railway Series. Despite him formally appearing in the TV Show in 2016, no new model was released in any subsequent versions of the line, though prototypes were made.
Who is the Flying Scotsman?
The Tenth Series song "Navigation" is notable for being the first appearance of this character during the HiT era, who wouldn't formally appear in an episode until the Twelfth Series
Who is Duck?
In the late 2000's, this character was originally going to get a flip-face model, alongside Thomas, James and Toby. It would've been exclusive to an ice-cream factory set, but was cancelled prior to release, despite appearing in catalogs.
Who is Percy?
This writer originally got his start writing for the Thomas & Friends magazines during the 1980's, with some of his stories being adapted for the TV Show, before becoming the show's head writer decades later.
Who is Andrew Brenner?
This character, originally a one-off, had their second and final appearance in the 1992 book "Thomas Comes Home," in which they spoke with Daisy
Who is George?
This character, released in 2003, remains the only battery-operated non-rail vehicle, whereas all other battery operated vehicles are engines or rolling stock.
Who is Bertie?
This episode is notable for being the only Season 2 episode not based on any Railway Series book, but instead a story from the 1987 Thomas Annual.
What is "Thomas & Trevor"?
These characters are notable for being the only standard 3-pack to include two motorized engines, as they were released together with a double-ended works unit coach connecting them.
Who are Splatter and Dodge?
The book adaptation of Thomas Comes to Breakfast, retitled as "Breakfast-Time for Thomas", is rumored to be based on an earlier draft of the episode, as the engine that comes after Thomas' accident is not Daisy, but instead this character.
Who is BoCo?
This book marks the final book written for The Railway Series to have any of its stories adapted for the TV Series, with two of its four stories being adapted, albeit combined into one episode.
What is "Toby, Trucks and Trouble"?
The classic Mountain Overpass destination would have gotten re-released with a new paint scheme as a tie-in with this special, however it was cancelled prior to release
What is Blue Mountain Mystery?
This character is the only new character from Season 3 to have their nameboard segment be released outside Japan, as the others were exclusive to the special "Thomas and the U.K. Trip"
Who is Mavis?
The Roller Coaster Mountain set, released in 2007 as a European and Australian exclusive, is notable for featuring the only appearance of this character in a set, alongside one of their rolling stock.
Who is Oliver?
This year marks the release of the first Thomas Annual, which featured articles, quizzes and games. This annual was focused exclusively on the Railway Series, as it predates the creation of the TV Series
What is 1979?
This story, released as a standalone Railway Series book, was written by Wilbert Awdry based on a story idea by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton, making this their only direct contribution to the Railway Series
What is "Thomas' Christmas Party"?
The Ice Cream Factory destination is notable for being the first release of this character with painted eyes, a trait that would eventually be added to the regular model years later.
Who is Sir Handel?
This Season 12 episode marks Monty's first appearance in a main-series episode, as well as Jack and Alfie's final appearances in the model series
What is "Percy & the Bandstand"?
Who is Gordon?
This character's Story Library book is the only one to not be based on any existing story from the Railway Series or TV Series, and is instead a wholly originally story, likely due to this character not having any solo stories as of the book's creation
Who is Kevin?
This tie-in book is notable for being the first time BoCo was illustrated as having a face on both ends, although this wasn't acknowledged in the book.
What is "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree"?
This set, released in 1997, was one of the first big sets for Thomas Wooden Railway, featuring such characters as Thomas, Skarloey, Stepney, D199, Culdee, S.C.Ruffey, and more. The set was released from 1997 to 2001, being replaced by a newer, more common version.
What is the Roundhouse Set?
The final appearance of this location, first shown in Season 7, was during the Season 9 learning segment "Where Can Neville Find Salty?". Ironically, despite the location appearing, the character that usually works there was not present.
What is the Cement Works?
This Jack & the Pack character was only released in a select few countries, making it the only Jack vehicle not to have a worldwide release. Currently, only a few are known to exist, and it appears it only released in Poland, the UK and Hungary.
Who is Monty?
This 2000's magazine line is notable for including models of characters from the show alongside each issue. Also included was some track, that would form a complete layout once all 52 issues were collected.
What is De Agostini?