Characters
This steam engine's theme in the HiT Era is loosely based on the Indiana Jones theme
Percy
Abi Grant stated on her website that this episode was one of her favourite episodes centered around Percy, her favourite character.
Percy and the Oil Painting
This location shares the same name with Foxy's stage in Five Nights at Freddy's
Pirates Cove
(No i'm serious, look it up on the fandom wiki)
When James' driver applies his brakes to prevent hitting the tree, James' pony truck wheels derailed in this episode
James and the Trouble with Trees
This is the 4th special in the franchise
Hero of The Rails
This tank engine's original number, 70, was actually carried by a real LB&SCR locomotive, an A1 named "Poplar"
Thomas
During the filming of the Maron scene, the smoke mechanism used to make Henry puff black smoke overheated and exploded inside his tender in this HiT Era Episode
It's Good to Be Gordon
This station is Toby's favourite station
Maithwaite
Gordon's buffers and middle lamp iron are crooked throughout this episode
Cranky Bugs
This was the last special where Henrietta does not have a face
King Of The Railway
It's revealed that this red tender engine once had a three-chime steam whistle
James
This episode marks Harvey's only speaking role in the ninth series
Thomas and the Rainbow
This station model was reused from Maron
Abbey Station
James appears in one location when he points out Lorry 1, but then appears in a completely different location
Horrid Lorry
This special marks the first time Thomas has been seen in a livery other than North Western blue
The Adventure Begins
This character is Michael White's favourite
Edward
Going by production order, this is the twenty-fifth episode of the tenth series
Thomas and the Treasure
Bulstrode was meant to appear in this location. However, his large scale model was never built due to budget concerns.
The Wharf
Thomas is not making any smoke when he and James arrive at Knapford station in this HiT Era episode
Thomas and the Firework Display
It is revealed that Thomas' driver is named Bob in this special
Day of The Diesels
This green engine never had a nameboard shot where he was in his new shape
Henry
A sequel for this movie was originally already being developed by Destination Films, but was dropped due to box office bomb performances
Thomas and The Magic Railroad
This Station never appeared in Series 5 in the TVS
Knapford Station
After Thomas crashes and breaks the light bulb, his face moves a bit
Thomas and the Lighthouse
This is first special in which Annie and Clarabel do not appear since their debuts
Misty Island Rescue