Toys
2025 also marks Mattel's 80th Anniversary, and special edition toys of all their popular brands are released, including this special variant of Thomas!
Ruby Red Thomas. (Metal Collection)
This model manufacturer announces a G scale LBSC Thomas, the first new item to their G scale range since 2021.
Bachmann.
The Talyllyn Railway in Whales hosts this very special event for the fifth year in row, featuring special vistors, Duke, Mike, George, and many others!
Awdry Extravagaza 5!
Jaws drop across the Thomas Fandom with the first draft scripts of season 5 revealing this deleted engine character.
Super E.D.
As a rather sad start to the year, Brannon Carty, director of "An Unlikely Fandom" announces the unfortunate passing of this person.
Britt Allcroft.
1943-2024
It was certainly the year of collecting Thomas! New RWS inspired Thomas's hit store shelves this year! How many companies produced them?
1. Mattel
2. Plarail
A special edition "Thomas & Friends 80th Anniversary Boxcar" is released for O scale. modelers from this manufacturer.
Lionel.
Bust out the money bags! Mattel and Propstore host the Thomas & Friends Online auction, featuring hundreds of models and props from across the series. 70% of the profits were donated to this charity.
At last! The long lost pilot episode, "Down The Mine" is restored in time for the 80th Anniversary! Who was the company behind this restoration?
Silver Salt Restoration Ltd.
The "Thomas & Friends 80th Anniversary Podcast" is released from May 12th to June 30th to honor the occasion, and features interviews with several voice actors, writers, fans and others who have helped shape the history of Thomas & Friends. Who brought the podcast to life?
Tom Denham.
This twin character inexplicably received a motorized AEG release, despite not appearing in any AEG media.
Donald.
This well known OO manufacturer has stopped carrying the Thomas license, but they still released a new model for the anniversary, in the form of the real life Class 91 Electric Locomotive named After Wilbert Awdry, Number 91124.
Hornby.
The Kyoto Railway Museum in Japan hosts this special exhibition from March 15th-May 6th.
The World of Thomas the Tank Engine Exhibition.
Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go releases this special episode as its final installment.
Sodor Sings Together.
This former Thomas voice actor reads aloud the RWS story, Thomas's Train for the 80th Anniversary Podcast!
John Hastler.
Mattel releases a special value pack featuring the revamped Metal Collection engines, which includes an exclusive variant of Thomas!
Sodor Adventure Pack.
A very nice surprise hits OO modelers with the release of Wilbert the Forest Engine from this model manufacturer on May 12th!
Acurascale.
Julien's Auctions surprises Thomas fans with this Auction hosted from August 13th-September 9th.
Thomas And Friends: The Britt Allcroft Auction.
A true moment in history! The first retelling of a RWS story done with REAL LOCOMOTIVES is filmed and produced by this railway!
Tallyllyn Railway.
Towards the end of the year, Christopher Awdry announces the republication of this book for its 20th Anniversary!
Sodor Reading Between the Lines
Following the discontinuation of the Thomas Wooden Railway, Mattel produces a new Exclusive Thomas available at Day Out With Thomas events!
Thomas (Day Out With Thomas 2025) 80th Anniversary Edition.
This Japanese model manufacturer produces a 009 model of Duke, following the release of his basis, "The Small England" (Princess).
Kato
Historic England holds a special ceremony at this location where a special plaque is placed to honor Wilbert Awdry.
30 Rodborough Avenue, Stroud (Wilbert Awdry's House)
Truly a year of lost media! A short pilot episode made for a forlorn Thomas Wooden Railway web series commissioned by Mattel in 2015, and animated by this company, is found!
Spider Eye Studios
A special all-inclusive question! Players, please share your favorite moment from Thomas's 80th Anniversary!