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 for the Metal Collection!
'Ruby Red Thomas'
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 Wales hosts this very special event for the fifth year in row, featuring special vistors, Duke, Mike, George, and many others!
Awdry Extravaganza 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?
Two.
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 screen used props from across the series. 70% of the profits were donated to this charity.
The National Autistic Society
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 Hasler
Mattel releases a special value pack featuring the revamped Metal Collection engines, which includes an exclusive 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! Which Range was it apart of?
Motorized
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!
+500 points to every player!