Troublesome Trucks
Beyond Sodor
Off the Rails
Behind the Scenes
The Railway Series
100

In "the Spotless Record," Arthur is tricked by Thomas into arguing with some troublesome trucks, and crashes into the back of this character.

Who is Duck?

100

This railway was the first in RWS canon to have their locomotives built outside of the UK

What is the Culdee Fell Railway?

100

This vehicle famously had no eyebrows for the first few seasons they appeared in, despite some being briefly tested

Who is Bertie?

100

As revealed in a deleted scene, the ghost engine from Duncan Gets Spooked was done using this character's model, painted black.

Who is Skarloey?

100

There are this many books total in the entire Railway Series, from 1945 to 2011.

What is 42?

200

This merchandise line sells a set based on a scene from the Railway Series story, "Thomas & the Trucks," including some rolling stock shown in one of the illustrations.

What is Bachmann?

200

In the Railway Series, the "Flying Kipper" goods train is a non-stop fish train that goes to this city on the mainland.

What is Manchester?

200

This TUGS character was featured prominently in the background of the final scene of the episode "Gordon & the Gremlin"

What is the Foulton Ferry?

200

In recently shown concept art, Hiro was originally going to be this color instead of Black

What is gray?

200

This many Christopher Awdry books were released prior to the Television Series.

What is 2?

300

A Trackmaster 3-pack based on this special includes a troublesome truck, despite the scene it was based on not involving one.

What is "Calling All Engines"?

300

Sudric, the official language of Sodor, shares many similarities to the language of this place.

What is the Isle of Man?

300

This Jack & the Pack character was originally going to return in the CGI series, as evidenced by Mattel seeking a voice actor for him.

Who is Patrick?

300

These twin characters were originally going to have 3D faces, as shown in concept art for the 12th Series, however it was cut prior to production

Who are Annie & Clarabel?

300

In the Railway Series, this character is the only one to have their driver and fireman officially named.

Who is Edward?

400

The first accident involving an oil tanker occurs in this episode, the same season they were introduced in the TV Series

What is "Gordon Takes a Tumble"?

400

Despite multiple characters coming from there, this country was never shown in an episode, only as a brief flashback in a movie.

What is Japan?

400

In this episode, George and Trevor appear in cameo roles, with their flywheels used in order to cut logs into planks.

What is "Toby's Windmill"?

400

An unused take for the episode "Topped Off Thomas" shows this character running into a crossing gate.

Who is Bertie?

400

The Scottish poem "Auld Lang Syne" is sung by the engines to send someone off in this Railway Series book

What is Stepney the Bluebell Engine?

500

These two food-based tankers, originally made for Series 8, were modelled by Nitrogen for use in the CGI Series, however went unused.

What are the Raspberry Syrup and Cream Tankers?

500
Aside from the UK, this country had the largest number of characters shown in The Great Race

What is India?

500

This tugboat, who's appeared in the background of Brendam Docks in the TV Series, has official merchandise in the form of Capsule Plarail

What is Lucinda?

500
As revealed in concept art, Colin was originally going to be reintroduced in this special, however he was dropped from the special prior to production.

What is "King of the Railway"?

500

This book marks the only appearance of Trevor after his introduction in Edward the Blue Engine, as well as his final appearance in the Railway Series

What is Thomas & the Twins?