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Britt Allcroft's Thomas & Friends - Series 7 (Australia)

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The seventh series of Thomas & Friends was first broadcast in Tuesday October 12, 2004 from ABC in Australia, the same day it was first released on DVD and VHS. It had twenty-six episodes narrated by Michael Angelis in Australia. This series was filmed during HiT Entertainment's acquisition of Gullane Entertainment.

Production[]

Whilst the acquisition of HiT Entertainment had neared completion, Britt Allcroft not only became a non-executive director, but also started to focus on outside business necessities in her second hometown of Santa Monica, California, USA. Acting as creative consultant would end up being her final involvement with Thomas & Friends.

David Mitton quietly followed suit, deciding not to remain as a full time director for the show anymore due to him going on retirement the same year, and also because of the fact that he was constantly frustrated with HiT Entertainment for the lack of creative freedom on Thomas he was given when it came to HiT's choices and demands. Both of them were joined by Robert Gauld-Galliers, who shared the same interest.

Episodes[]

  1. 2004-10-12 - Thomas & Friends - S07E01 - Emily's New Coaches - Tuesday October 12, 2004
  2. 2004-10-13 - Thomas & Friends - S07E02 - Percy Gets it Right - Wednesday October 13, 2004
  3. 2004-10-14 - Thomas & Friends - S07E03 - Bill, Ben and Fergus - Thursday October 14, 2004
  4. 2004-10-15 - Thomas & Friends - S07E04 - The Old Bridge - Friday October 15, 2004
  5. 2004-10-18 - Thomas & Friends - S07E05 - Edward's Brass Band - Monday October 18, 2004
  6. 2004-10-19 - Thomas & Friends - S07E06 - What's the Matter with Henry? - Tuesday October 19, 2004
  7. 2004-10-20 - Thomas & Friends - S07E07 - James and the Queen of Sodor - Wednesday October 20, 2004
  8. 2004-10-21 - Thomas & Friends - S07E08 - The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - Thursday October 21, 2004
  9. 2004-10-22 - Thomas & Friends - S07E09 - The Spotless Record - Friday October 22, 2004
  10. 2004-10-25 - Thomas & Friends - S07E10 - Toby's Windmill - Monday October 25, 2004
  11. 2004-10-26 - Thomas & Friends - S07E11 - Bad Day at Castle Loch - Tuesday October 26, 2004
  12. 2004-10-27 - Thomas & Friends - S07E12 - Rheneas and the Roller Coaster - Wednesday October 27, 2004
  13. 2004-10-28 - Thomas & Friends - S07E13 - Salty's Stormy Tale - Thursday October 28, 2004
  14. 2004-10-29 - Thomas & Friends - S07E14 - Snow Engine - Friday October 29, 2004
  15. 2004-11-01 - Thomas & Friends - S07E15 - Something Fishy - Monday November 1, 2004
  16. 2004-11-02 - Thomas & Friends - S07E16 - The Runaway Elephant - Tuesday November 2, 2004
  17. 2004-11-03 - Thomas & Friends - S07E17 - Peace and Quiet - Wednesday November 3, 2004
  18. 2004-11-04 - Thomas & Friends - S07E18 - Fergus Breaks the Rules - Thursday November 4, 2004
  19. 2004-11-05 - Thomas & Friends - S07E19 - Bulgy Rides Again - Friday November 5, 2004
  20. 2004-11-08 - Thomas & Friends - S07E20 - Harold and the Flying Horse - Monday November 8, 2004
  21. 2004-11-09 - Thomas & Friends - S07E21 - The Grand Opening - Tuesday November 9, 2004
  22. 2004-11-10 - Thomas & Friends - S07E22 - Best Dressed Engine - Wednesday November 10, 2004
  23. 2004-11-11 - Thomas & Friends - S07E23 - Gordon and Spencer - Thursday November 11, 2004
  24. 2004-11-12 - Thomas & Friends - S07E24 - Not So Hasty Puddings - Friday November 12, 2004
  25. 2004-11-15 - Thomas & Friends - S07E25 - Trusty Rusty - Monday November 15, 2004
  26. 2004-11-16 - Thomas & Friends - S07E26 - Three Cheers for Thomas - Tuesday November 16, 2004

Episode Descriptions[]

  1. Emily's New Coaches - A new engine named Emily arrives on Sodor and takes Annie and Clarabel by mistake. This makes Thomas upset, but he soon makes amends when Emily rescues him and Oliver from a terrible accident.
  2. Percy Gets It Right - Percy is worried about a wobbly track and tries to warn Thomas, but he ignores Percy's advice and as a result, gets stuck in a landslide.
  3. Bill, Ben and Fergus - A new railway traction engine named Fergus is given a job of working at the quarry. But, he wants everyone to do things right, much to Bill and Ben's annoyance.
  4. The Old Bridge - Skarloey crosses through an old and damaged bridge and has an accident. He is too scared to cross it again, but overcomes his fear when saving Rheneas after he runs out of water.
  5. Edward's Brass Band - Edward needs refitting when he was originally going to take the Sodor Brass Band to an evening summer concert. But he gets his chance when the band suddenly gets stuck in the aftermath of a storm.
  6. What's the Matter with Henry? - Henry feels very ill, and he breaks down when he is sent to deliver some coal trucks to Brendam Docks. Luckily, Emily comes to rescue her new friend.
  7. James and the Queen of Sodor - James is given a very important special of collecting the Queen of Sodor and taking it to the Smelter's. To his surprise, it turns out to be a leaky, old and slimy barge.
  8. The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - Peter Sam is given a job of finding a perfect place for the Refreshment Lady's new tea shop.
  9. The Spotless Record - A new tank engine named Arthur arrives on Sodor, and is known for his spotless record. But it doesn't last long when Thomas plays a cheeky trick on him.
  10. Toby's Windmill - One of Toby's favourite places is an old windmill, but after a storm damages it, he must find a way to fix it.
  11. Bad Day at Castle Loch - Donald and Douglas are given a special of taking a celebration train to Callan Castle, but get stuck near the Loch and find a scary monster. Luckily, it turns out to be Harvey who comes to their rescue.
  12. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster - Rheneas is given a special of taking schoolchildren around the narrow gauge railway, but is worried that he isn't special enough for the job. He soon gets his hopes when he goes down a bumpy line.
  13. Salty's Stormy Tale - A storm arrives at Brendam Docks and a lighthouse's lamp goes out close by. Luckily, Salty and Fergus have an idea that saves the day.
  14. Snow Engine - Oliver hates snow but discovers how magical it is when he becomes a snow engine for the Sodor Winter Festival during the Christmas season.
  15. Something Fishy - Arthur hopes to work at the new branch line running to the fishing village, but Thomas is unfortunately given the job. Luckily, Arthur gets his chance when Thomas has an accident.
  16. The Runaway Elephant - A brand new park is opening on the narrow gauge railway, and Duncan is asked to deliver an elephant statue. However, he forgets the break van and ends up being careless.
  17. Peace and Quiet - A mighty new engine named Murdoch longs for peace and quiet, but soon learns that he would much rather have Salty and Harvey as his new friends.
  18. Fergus Breaks the Rules - Fergus has to work with Diesel, who tricks him into going to the Smelter's. After Fergus ends up breaking the rules for the very first time, Thomas is sent to search for his friend.
  19. Bulgy Rides Again - There is an engine shortage during the summer holidays, so Bulgy is brought back in service to show the holidaymakers around Sodor.
  20. Harold and the Flying Horse - The Vicar is organising a Village Fete during the summer, and Harold wishes he could join the fun. He gets his big chance when rescuing a cart horse named Pegasus from a ditch.
  21. The Grand Opening - A new line is being open on the narrow gauge railway, but Skarloey ends up running late for the announcement. He worries about running late again, but it ends up being worth it when the Fat Controller gets in trouble riding in the hot air balloon.
  22. Best Dressed Engine - May Day comes to Sodor and a best decorated engine contest is declared, but Gordon wants nothing to do with it because he thinks decorations aren't dignified for an express engine.
  23. Gordon and Spencer - A speedy mainland engine named Spencer visits Sodor with a Duke and a Duchess. A party is to take place at Maron, but Spencer refuses to take on water, causing him to get stuck. Luckily, Gordon comes to his rescue.
  24. Not So Hasty Puddings - Elizabeth is given a special of delivering puddings for the children of the mainland during the Christmas season. However, despite her reliability, she slips into a snowdrift and needs Thomas' help.
  25. Trusty Rusty - Rusty notices that an old wooden bridge is needed for repairs, but Duncan ignores his warning and runs recklessly into a dangerous situation.
  26. Three Cheers for Thomas - Thomas goes back to racing with Bertie during the children's Sports Day. Even though Bertie wins the race, Thomas receives his very own medal for being very helpful.

VHS's from Series 7[]

2004[]

  • 2004-09-09 - Engines to the Rescue - Thursday September 9, 2004
  1. Gordon and Spencer - A speedy mainland engine named Spencer visits Sodor with a Duke and a Duchess. A party is to take place at Maron, but Spencer refuses to take on water, causing him to get stuck. Luckily, Gordon comes to his rescue.
  2. Harold and the Flying Horse - The Vicar is organising a Village Fete during the summer, and Harold wishes he could join the fun. He gets his big chance when rescuing a cart horse named Pegasus from a ditch.
  3. The Grand Opening - A new line is being open on the narrow gauge railway, but Skarloey ends up running late for the announcement. He worries about running late again, but it ends up being worth it when the Fat Controller gets in trouble riding in the hot air balloon.
  4. The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - Peter Sam is given a job of finding a perfect place for the Refreshment Lady's new tea shop.
  5. Trusty Rusty - Rusty notices that an old wooden bridge is needed for repairs, but Duncan ignores his warning and runs recklessly into a dangerous situation.
  6. Salty's Stormy Tale - A storm arrives at Brendam Docks and a lighthouse's lamp goes out close by. Luckily, Salty and Fergus have an idea that saves the day.
  7. Something Fishy - Arthur hopes to work at the new branch line running to the fishing village, but Thomas is unfortunately given the job. Luckily, Arthur gets his chance when Thomas has an accident.

DVD's from Series 7[]

2004[]

  • 2004-09-09 - Engines to the Rescue - Thursday September 9, 2004
  1. Gordon and Spencer - A speedy mainland engine named Spencer visits Sodor with a Duke and a Duchess. A party is to take place at Maron, but Spencer refuses to take on water, causing him to get stuck. Luckily, Gordon comes to his rescue.
  2. Harold and the Flying Horse - The Vicar is organising a Village Fete during the summer, and Harold wishes he could join the fun. He gets his big chance when rescuing a cart horse named Pegasus from a ditch.
  3. The Grand Opening - A new line is being open on the narrow gauge railway, but Skarloey ends up running late for the announcement. He worries about running late again, but it ends up being worth it when the Fat Controller gets in trouble riding in the hot air balloon.
  4. The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - Peter Sam is given a job of finding a perfect place for the Refreshment Lady's new tea shop.
  5. Trusty Rusty - Rusty notices that an old wooden bridge is needed for repairs, but Duncan ignores his warning and runs recklessly into a dangerous situation.
  6. Salty's Stormy Tale - A storm arrives at Brendam Docks and a lighthouse's lamp goes out close by. Luckily, Salty and Fergus have an idea that saves the day.
  7. Something Fishy - Arthur hopes to work at the new branch line running to the fishing village, but Thomas is unfortunately given the job. Luckily, Arthur gets his chance when Thomas has an accident.

2007[]

  • 2007-03-07 - Rusty Saves the Day - Wednesday March 7, 2007
  1. Emily's New Coaches - A new engine named Emily arrives on Sodor and takes Annie and Clarabel by mistake. This makes Thomas upset, but he soon makes amends when Emily rescues him and Oliver from a terrible accident.
  2. Percy Gets It Right - Percy is worried about a wobbly track and tries to warn Thomas, but he ignores Percy's advice and as a result, gets stuck in a landslide.

2008[]

  • 2008-06-05 - HiT Favourites - Winter Collection - Thursday June 5, 2008
  1. Snow Engine - Oliver hates snow but discovers how magical it is when he becomes a snow engine for the Sodor Winter Festival during the Christmas season.

2009[]

  • 2009-06-04 - The Complete Series 7 - Thursday June 4, 2009
  1. Emily's New Coaches - A new engine named Emily arrives on Sodor and takes Annie and Clarabel by mistake. This makes Thomas upset, but he soon makes amends when Emily rescues him and Oliver from a terrible accident.
  2. Percy Gets It Right - Percy is worried about a wobbly track and tries to warn Thomas, but he ignores Percy's advice and as a result, gets stuck in a landslide.
  3. Bill, Ben and Fergus - A new railway traction engine named Fergus is given a job of working at the quarry. But, he wants everyone to do things right, much to Bill and Ben's annoyance.
  4. The Old Bridge - Skarloey crosses through an old and damaged bridge and has an accident. He is too scared to cross it again, but overcomes his fear when saving Rheneas after he runs out of water.
  5. Edward's Brass Band - Edward needs refitting when he was originally going to take the Sodor Brass Band to an evening summer concert. But he gets his chance when the band suddenly gets stuck in the aftermath of a storm.
  6. What's the Matter with Henry? - Henry feels very ill, and he breaks down when he is sent to deliver some coal trucks to Brendam Docks. Luckily, Emily comes to rescue her new friend.
  7. James and the Queen of Sodor - James is given a very important special of collecting the Queen of Sodor and taking it to the Smelter's. To his surprise, it turns out to be a leaky, old and slimy barge.
  8. The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - Peter Sam is given a job of finding a perfect place for the Refreshment Lady's new tea shop.
  9. The Spotless Record - A new tank engine named Arthur arrives on Sodor, and is known for his spotless record. But it doesn't last long when Thomas plays a cheeky trick on him.
  10. Toby's Windmill - One of Toby's favourite places is an old windmill, but after a storm damages it, he must find a way to fix it.
  11. Bad Day at Castle Loch - Donald and Douglas are given a special of taking a celebration train to Callan Castle, but get stuck near the Loch and find a scary monster. Luckily, it turns out to be Harvey who comes to their rescue.
  12. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster - Rheneas is given a special of taking schoolchildren around the narrow gauge railway, but is worried that he isn't special enough for the job. He soon gets his hopes when he goes down a bumpy line.
  13. Salty's Stormy Tale - A storm arrives at Brendam Docks and a lighthouse's lamp goes out close by. Luckily, Salty and Fergus have an idea that saves the day.
  14. Snow Engine - Oliver hates snow but discovers how magical it is when he becomes a snow engine for the Sodor Winter Festival during the Christmas season.
  15. Something Fishy - Arthur hopes to work at the new branch line running to the fishing village, but Thomas is unfortunately given the job. Luckily, Arthur gets his chance when Thomas has an accident.
  16. The Runaway Elephant - A brand new park is opening on the narrow gauge railway, and Duncan is asked to deliver an elephant statue. However, he forgets the break van and ends up being careless.
  17. Peace and Quiet - A mighty new engine named Murdoch longs for peace and quiet, but soon learns that he would much rather have Salty and Harvey as his new friends.
  18. Fergus Breaks the Rules - Fergus has to work with Diesel, who tricks him into going to the Smelter's. After Fergus ends up breaking the rules for the very first time, Thomas is sent to search for his friend.
  19. Bulgy Rides Again - There is an engine shortage during the summer holidays, so Bulgy is brought back in service to show the holidaymakers around Sodor.
  20. Harold and the Flying Horse - The Vicar is organising a Village Fete during the summer, and Harold wishes he could join the fun. He gets his big chance when rescuing a cart horse named Pegasus from a ditch.
  21. The Grand Opening - A new line is being open on the narrow gauge railway, but Skarloey ends up running late for the announcement. He worries about running late again, but it ends up being worth it when the Fat Controller gets in trouble riding in the hot air balloon.
  22. Best Dressed Engine - May Day comes to Sodor and a best decorated engine contest is declared, but Gordon wants nothing to do with it because he thinks decorations aren't dignified for an express engine.
  23. Gordon and Spencer - A speedy mainland engine named Spencer visits Sodor with a Duke and a Duchess. A party is to take place at Maron, but Spencer refuses to take on water, causing him to get stuck. Luckily, Gordon comes to his rescue.
  24. Not So Hasty Puddings - Elizabeth is given a special of delivering puddings for the children of the mainland during the Christmas season. However, despite her reliability, she slips into a snowdrift and needs Thomas' help.
  25. Trusty Rusty - Rusty notices that an old wooden bridge is needed for repairs, but Duncan ignores his warning and runs recklessly into a dangerous situation.
  26. Three Cheers for Thomas - Thomas goes back to racing with Bertie during the children's Sports Day. Even though Bertie wins the race, Thomas receives his very own medal for being very helpful.

2010[]

  • 2010-08-05 - My First Thomas with Henry and Gordon - Thursday August 5, 2010
  1. Gordon and Spencer - A speedy mainland engine named Spencer visits Sodor with a Duke and a Duchess. A party is to take place at Maron, but Spencer refuses to take on water, causing him to get stuck. Luckily, Gordon comes to his rescue.
  • 2010-08-05 - My First Thomas with Bertie and Harold - Thursday August 5, 2010
  1. Harold and the Flying Horse - The Vicar is organising a Village Fete during the summer, and Harold wishes he could join the fun. He gets his big chance when rescuing a cart horse named Pegasus from a ditch.

2011[]

  • 2011-03-03 - My First Thomas with The Twin Engines - Thursday February 3, 2011
  1. Bad Day at Castle Loch - Donald and Douglas are given a special of taking a celebration train to Callan Castle, but get stuck near the Loch and find a scary monster. Luckily, it turns out to be Harvey who comes to their rescue.

Characters[]

  • Thomas
  • Edward
  • Henry
  • Gordon
  • James
  • Percy
  • Toby
  • Duck (Montague)
  • Donald and Douglas
  • Oliver
  • Bill and Ben
  • Harvey
  • Diesel
  • Mavis
  • 'Arry and Bert
  • Salty
  • Skarloey
  • Rheneas
  • Peter Sam (Stuart)
  • Rusty
  • Duncan
  • Annie and Clarabel
  • Troublesome Trucks
  • Toad
  • Bertie
  • Bulgy
  • Elizabeth
  • Harold
  • Cranky
  • Sir Topham Hatt (The Fat Controller)
  • Lady Hatt
  • Stephen Hatt
  • Bridget Hatt
  • Refreshment Lady
  • The Little Boys
  • The Tailor
  • Harold's Pilots
  • Tiger Moth's Pilot
  • The Lighthouse Keeper
  • The Fisherman
  • The Dockyard Manager
  • The Captain
  • The Storyteller (not named)
  • One Member of the Railway Board (not named)
  • Terence (does not speak)
  • Trevor (does not speak)
  • Jem Cole (does not speak)
  • The Vicar of Wellsworth (does not speak)
  • The Coaling Plant Manager (does not speak)
  • Farmer Trotter (not named; does not speak)
  • Farmer Collett (not named, does not speak)
  • Big Mickey (faceless, not named; does not speak)
  • Stepney (stock footage appearance; does not speak)
  • Henrietta (cameo)
  • George (cameo)
  • Butch (cameo)
  • Tiger Moth (cameo)
  • Jeremiah Jobling (cameo)
  • Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
  • Farmer Finney (cameo)
  • Nancy (cameo)
  • Tom Tipper (cameo)
  • Cyril the Fogman (cameo)
  • Jenny Packard (cameo)
  • Farmer McColl (cameo)
  • One of the Stone-Dropping Boys (cameo)
  • The Inspector with the Bowler Hat (cameo)
  • The Second Butler (cameo)
  • The Mid Sodor Railway Manager (cameo)
  • The Fire Brigade (cameo)
  • The Injured Sailor (cameo)
  • The Portly Man (cameo)
  • The Smelter's Yard Manager (cameo)
  • Headmaster Hastings (cameo)
  • Three Members of the Railway Board (cameos)
  • Duke (stock footage cameo)
  • The Crovan's Gate Policeman (stock footage cameo)
  • The Dryaw Policeman (stock footage cameo)
  • City of Truro (scrapped model cameo)
  • Lorry 2 (scrapped model cameo)
  • The Quarry-Master (mentioned)
  • Daisy (music video cameo)
  • BoCo (music video cameo)
  • Class 40 (music video cameo)
  • S.C. Ruffey (music video cameo)
  • Bulstrode (music video cameo)
  • The Elsbridge Cricket Club (music video cameos)

Characters Introduced[]

  • Emily
  • Fergus
  • Arthur
  • Murdoch
  • Spencer
  • Sodor Brass Band
  • Lord Callan
  • Dusty Miller
  • The Teacher
  • The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (do not speak)
  • Mrs. Collett (cameo)
  • The Mayor of Sodor (mentioned)

Trivia[]

  • This was the final series of many things:
    • The final series of the classic era in many dubs except for the US dub, in which it is part of the classic era due to being released late in the HiT era in the American country.
      • This technically means that this is the first series of the HiT era in the US.
      • Oddly enough though, a select few episodes were released in the classic era format in the US through the DVDs of New Friends for Thomas and Thomas and the Jet Engine.
    • David Mitton's final series as director.
    • Phil Fehrle's last main series as producer.
    • Peter Urie's last series as executive producer.
    • The final series to have Robin Kingsland, Brian Trueman and Jenny McDade write episodes for the series.
    • The final series to include music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell and thus the final series to use the original opening credits and theme.
    • The final series of the main show produced by Gullane Entertainment.
    • The final series dubbed by The Maidstone Studios.
    • The final series dubbed by Mike Erander.
    • The final series to have Britt Allcroft involved in a Thomas production, as well as the only series to have her as script consultant before moving to America, specifically, Santa Monica California.
    • The final series to use 35mm movie cameras.
    • The final series in 4:3 fullscreen in Japan (as well as the last series to be released on VHS in Japan).
    • The final series to use music composed with Proteus 2, Prophet 2000, Proteus 1, Proteus 2000, Proteus 3 and Virtuoso 2000.
    • The final series of the main show since the fourth series to use stock footage from episodes produced by Clearwater Features.
    • The final series in Japan where episodes ended with a nameboard sequence of the characters featured.
    • The final series to feature Terence until the twenty-first series.
    • The final series to feature Donald and Douglas until the eleventh series, although they appeared in a deleted scene in the next series.
    • The final series to feature Duck, Stepney, Oliver and Toad (with a face) until the twelfth series.
    • The final series to feature Duke (albeit via stock footage).
    • The final series in which Robyn Charteris wrote episodes for the series until the thirteenth series.
    • The final series narrated by Kim Il in South Korea.
    • The final series not dubbed in German until the twenty-first series.
    • The final series not dubbed in Greek until the twelfth series.
    • The final series not dubbed in Brazilian Portuguese.
    • The final series released music video on VHS and DVD by C4U Media in South Korea.
    • The final series released music video on VHS in South Korea.
    • The final series to feature Thomas' unused panicked face from the third series.
  • This was also the first series of several things:
    • The first series of the HiT era in the US before the UK in 2004.
    • The first series produced by HiT Entertainment.
    • The first series that all the episodes have music scored by Robert Hartshorne and Ed Welch in the US and later the UK in 2004. The original music by Mike O' Donnell and Junior Campbell however, is still composed in the music videos.
    • Jocelyn Stevenson's first series as executive producer.
    • The first series where the The Post Train does not appear, but makes an appearance in a music video.
    • The first series since the third to make its debut on UK television on CITV. The sixth series had previously premiered on Nick Jr. in the UK before airing on CITV.
    • The first series to use the Thomas & Friends logo in the opening titles as well as the first season to come out after the rename.
    • The first series where Edward, Toby, Duck, Annie and Clarabel, Toad, Mavis, Diesel, 'Arry and Bert, Bill and Ben, Donald and Douglas, Elizabeth, Bulgy and Cranky only speak in one episode each.
    • The first series where Salty, Harvey, Harold, Oliver, Henry, Bertie and Duncan only speak in two episodes each.
    • The first series since their introduction in the previous series where the Pack do not appear, due to this series being filmed alongside Jack and the Sodor Construction Company.
    • The first series not dubbed in Norwegian until the twelfth series.
    • The first series not dubbed in Slovenian.
    • The first series where Thomas is given a new wincing face since the original face made it's last appearance in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
  • This marks the only series for several things:
    • The only series to have Jan Page, George Tarry and Polly Churchill as episode writers, as well as the only series to have them and Nickelodeon UK involved.
    • Jan Page's only series as script editor.
    • The only series in the classic era to have all of its episodes recomposed with new, different soundtracks in the US, which was done by Robert Hartshorne. They also use the eighth series intro with Engine Roll Call as the theme and make it as part of the HiT era of the show. In the sixth series, this only happened with six episodes.
    • The only series of the HiT era in the US directed by David Mitton, produced by Phil Fehrle and Gullane Entertainment, and the music videos composed by Mike O' Donnell and Junior Campbell.
    • The only series where Duck does not have an individual speaking role.
    • The only series where Stepney only appears via stock footage.
    • The only series where the Mail Train does not appear.
    • The only series not to release any of its songs on official home video in the UK.
    • The only series where Edward speaks in one episode until the twenty-third series.
    • The only series to have Lee Pressman write episodes for the series and the only series where Toby speaks in one episode until the seventeenth series.
    • The only model series made in the 2000's that does not have Abi Grant involved.
    • The only series to use stock footage from music videos.
    • The only series until the twelfth series to not be dubbed in Norwegian.
    • The only series to feature Fergus.
    • The only main series to be produced by two companies instead of one (not counting the Jack and the Pack spin-off series).
  • In the Swedish, Danish, Hungarian, Serbian, Czech, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Korean DVDs, Chinese Mandarin, Taiwanese Mandarin and Cantonese dubs, credited Michael Angelis as the narrator, even though they were re-dubbed their respective languages.
  • In the Spanish and French dubs, credited Michael Brandon as the narrator, even though they were re-dubbed their respective languages.
  • In the Vietnamese dub, Michael Angelis' dub can be heard in the background as a dubbing track was not used.
  • Edward and Toby are the only Steam Team members to have only one speaking role in one episode each. The same goes for Donald and Douglas.
  • This series was never shown in Brazil, Spain, Germany, Norway, Slovenia and Greece.
  • The CiTV broadcasts of this series saw the return of two episodes being compiled into one ten-minute block. The only difference is that the opening titles were shown again at the end of the first episode. At the same time, CiTV also compiled the previous episodes from the sixth series into ten-minute blocks. Not all the sixth series episodes aired as did the seventh series.
  • This series was produced in association with Nickelodeon UK, as indicated by the endboard seen on Nick Jr. airings of the episodes.
  • The series was later aired from 5th January-16th February 2004 when it was rebroadcast on CiTV.
  • CiTV aired Snow Engine on Christmas Eve 2004 with two other episodes airing on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
  • This series and the eighth series was not introduced by a CiTV presenter but was shown on a CiTV segment of It's on at Quarter Past Three. A classic clock was shown before the episodes.
  • Mavis only has one line of dialogue throughout this entire series.
  • Emily and Spencer are the only new engines introduced in this series to be in CGI.

Opening Credits[]

  • THOMAS & FRIENDS
  • Based on the Railway Series by: the REV.W.AWDRY
  • Created for Television by: BRITT ALLCROFT
  • Told by: MICHAEL ANGELIS
  • Directed by: DAVID MITTON

Closing Credits[]

  • Written by: JAN PAGE
  • Script Editor: JAN PAGE
  • Script Consultant: PHIL FEHRLE
  • Story Consultant: PAUL LARSON
  • Creative Consultant: SHELLY ELIZABETH SKINNER
  • Director of Photography: TERRY PERMANE
  • Head of Production: MATT PORTER
  • Production Accountant: PETE DUNKERLEY
  • Production Manager: ANDREAS FEHRLE
  • Production Supervisor: MICHELE VARDY
  • 1st Assistant Camera: FRAN WATSON
  • Camera Crew: ANDREW MITCHELL
  • Gaffer: MICHAEL FLYNN
  • Art Director: BOB GAULD GALLIERS
  • Model and Special Effects Supervisor: DAVID EVES
  • Assistant to Model and Special Effects Supervisor: MARRISA CLIFFORD
  • Model Engineers: STEVE KNOWLES CHRIS LLOYD and DUNCAN ORTHNER
  • Special Effects: MARK HOWARD & GRAHAM POOLE
  • Model Makers: MITCH BARNES ALEX BENNETT CORD BRAY BRIAN COLE JENNIE DE NAEYER GARY FAULKNER FRANC MADDEN JOHN MURPHY SIMON PARKER ROY SPENCER & BILL THOMAS
  • Sculptors: MARTIN GASKELL NICOLA HATCH SEAN HEDGES QUINN JESSICA LEE CLARE KINROSS ARABA OCRAN and CHRISSIE OVERS
  • Stage Crew: SOPHIE BROWN JULIAN EYRES & KICK RICHARDSON
  • Runners: BEN CROOKS and JO HAMMER
  • Lighting Equipment Supplied by: LEE LIGHTING LTD.
  • Camera Engineering: RICHARD MALPASS ASSOCIATES
  • Dubbing Facilities: THE MAIDSTONE STUDIOS
  • Dubbing Mixer: MIKE ERANDER
  • Online & VFX: ROBIN DOELLY & STEVE HORTON
  • Editor: KATE BUCKLAND
  • Music Composed by: MIKE O'DONNELL & JUNIOR CAMPBELL
  • Made at: SHEPPERTON STUDIOS
  • Processed by: TECHNICOLOR
  • Programme Consultant: STEVE ASQUITH
  • 1st Assistant Director: CONRAD AYLING
  • Executive Producers: JOCELYN STEVENSON and PETER URIE
  • Produced by: PHIL FEHRLE
  • HiT Entertainment PLC
  • www.hitentertainment.com
  • DISTRIBUTED WORLDWIDE BY HIT ENTERTAINMENT PLC
  • © 2003 Gullane (Thomas) Limited
  • © 2004 Australia Broadcasting Corporation

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