Thomas' YouTube World Tour

Thomas' YouTube World Tour is a series of short web videos that are released every Wednesday in 2015 on YouTube, starting from February 25th for the US (Every Tuesday in the UK, starting from June 30th, 2015). The videos were written by producer Ian McCue, who writes the Comedy Showtime shorts, writer Davey Moore, who writes the Thomas Around the World shorts, and head writer Andrew Brenner, who writes the Mr. Perkins' Storytime segments.

Thomas is Leaving Sodor for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!
"Maybe I'm just in denial. Hahahahaha! Get it? Denial! The Nile! As in the river Nile in Egypt!"

- Thomas

Thomas is Leaving Sodor for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short released to celebrate Thomas' first public appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2014.

Plot
Thomas is wishing he was bigger. He imagines being Hiro, and then Cranky. Thomas thinks Cranky must be able to see the whole world from his high viewpoint and remembers his own longing to travel. He thinks about his upcoming world tour and imagines visiting Big Ben in London, England, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, the Sphinx in Egypt, Africa, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, the Great Wall of China, Japan, Easter Island in South America, Sydney Harbour in Australia and the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Thomas says he has always wanted to visit New York, and he then becomes a parade balloon.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon (mentioned)
 * Hiro (fantasy)
 * Cranky (fantasy)

Cast

 * Mark Moraghan as the Narrator
 * Joseph May as Thomas

Trivia

 * This video marks the first time Joseph May voices Thomas after Martin Sherman left the voice cast.
 * The Engine Roll Call remix from Hero of the Rails and King of the Railway is used at the end of the video when Thomas turns into a balloon.
 * Thomas' quote, "I have a feeling we're not in Sodor anymore" is a reference to the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. 
 * This video was animated by Spider Eye Animation, under the direction of Morgan Francis.

A World Around You
Main article: A World Around You

Thomas Goes West
Thomas Goes West is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short made using TrackMaster sets.

Plot
Thomas isn't in Sodor anymore! Thomas ends up in the Wild West and goes on a great adventure. But will he make it back to Sodor before Sheriff Tophatt sees him or gets caught by cowboys?

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon (does not speak)
 * James (cameo)
 * Harold (cameo)
 * Sheriff Tophatt (mentioned)

Cast

 * Joseph May as Thomas

Trivia

 * In close-up shots, TrackMaster RC Thomas uses an inanimate CGI face.
 * Remixed versions of Edward, Percy, and the Fat Controller's classic series themes are used.
 * This video was uploaded onto the Thomas and Friends UK channel on July 7, 2015. However, John Hasler (Thomas' UK voice actor) does not provide the voice for Thomas, despite the channel being UK-based.

Goofs

 * When Thomas goes down the hill, the sound effect of him puffing starts playing before he actually moves.

Down by the Docks
Main article: Down by the Docks

Thomas' Comedy Showtime: Sir Topham Hatt's Mishaps
Sir Topham Hatt's Mishaps is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short released as part of the Thomas' Comedy Showtime series.

Plot
It's Thomas' Comedy Showtime and here are your hosts Stan and Nigel! Today they are going through a day in the life of Sir Topham Hatt! What could possibly go wrong on a such a wonderful day?

Characters

 * Nigel and Stan (voice over)
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Hiro (does not speak)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
 * Mr. Bubbles (does not speak)
 * Percy (not named; does not speak)
 * Lady Hatt (not named; does not speak)
 * Dowager Hatt (not named; does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Toby (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Diesel (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Henrietta (cameo)
 * Harold (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)
 * The Railway Inspector (cameo)

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Trivia

 * Stock footage from Millie and the Volcano, Creaky Cranky, Tale of the Brave, Thomas and the Sounds of Sodor, Thomas in Charge, Slippy Sodor, Up, Up and Away!, and No More Mr. Nice Engine is used.
 * The events of Slippy Sodor, Up, Up and Away!, and No More Mr. Nice Engine are referenced.

Goofs

 * Duck and Oliver's whistles are heard at one point, but they are nowhere to be seen.

Thomas Heads North
Thomas Heads North is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short made using Trackmaster models and Sets with portions in CGI.

Plot
Frosted fenders! Thomas is in the arctic! He finds a woolly mammoth, sees the northern lights, and encounters a giant yeti! How will he ever get back to Sodor?

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Harold (cameo)

Cast

 * Joseph May as Thomas

Trivia

 * The title theme from The Adventure Begins is used.
 * The classic themes of Thomas, Edward, and Gordon are used.

Navigation
Main article: Navigation

Thomas' Comedy Showtime: Accidents on the Railway
Accidents on the Railway is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short released as part of the Thomas' Comedy Showtime series.

Plot
It's time once again to meet up with Nigel and Stan! We all know that accidents happen on Sodor and today Nigel and Stan are hitting the highlights! Be prepared for busting buffers, runaway globes, and so much more!

Characters

 * Stan and Nigel (voice over)
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * James (does not speak)
 * Hiro (does not speak)
 * Stephen (does not speak)
 * Simon the Signalman (does not speak)
 * Percy (not named; does not speak)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Toby (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Oliver (cameo)
 * Bill and Ben (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Spencer (cameo)
 * Scruff (cameo)
 * Timothy (cameo)
 * Rheneas (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Henrietta (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Trivia

 * The name of the Signalman in Emily Saves the World is revealed to be Simon.
 * Stock footage from Gordon Runs Dry, No Steam Without Coal, Spencer's VIP, Scruff's Makeover, Blue Mountain Mystery, Timothy and the Rainbow Truck, Kevin's Cranky Friend, Emily Saves the World, King of the Railway, James to the Rescue, Muddy Matters, Flash Bang Wallop! and Being Percy are used.
 * The events of Emily Saves the World and King of the Railway are referenced.

Thomas Goes For Gold
Thomas Goes For Gold is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short made using Trackmaster models and Sets with portions in CGI.

Plot
Bubbling boilers! Thomas is in the rain forest! He's surrounded by parrots, elephants, and ancient temples! Will Thomas find gold inside the temple or something much more dangerous?

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Harold (cameo)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)

Cast

 * Joseph May as Thomas

Trivia

 * The classic themes of Thomas, Gordon, the Runaway, Sir Topham Hatt and Edward are used.
 * Thomas running away from the skeleton's skull is a reference to the original "Indiana Jones" film "Raiders of the Lost Ark". It is also reminiscent of Rusty and the Boulder.

Never, Never, Never Give Up
Main article: Never, Never, Never Give Up

Thomas Goes to New York
Thomas Goes to New York is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short. It is entirely narrated by Mark Moraghan.

Plot
All aboard for New York City! Yellow cabs, tall buildings, underground train tunnels and more! Follow Thomas as he goes where no engine has gone before!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This video is made in the style of a comic book.
 * This is the first time since the twelfth season where the narrator has voiced all the characters in a story.
 * A tugboat resembling Zug from TUGS can be seen.

It's Great To Be An Engine
Main article: It's Great to be an Engine

Cast

 * Steven Kynman as Duck

Red Hot Chilli Thomas
"Hot, hot, HOT!"

- Thomas

Red Hot Chilli Thomas is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short made using TrackMaster models and sets with portions in CGI.

Plot
Flaming funnels! Thomas has come a long way to the big city and has run out of coal. Thomas tries some of the native "coal" to re-fuel and finds that it might be just a bit too hot for him to handle!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Harold (cameo)
 * Percy (mentioned)
 * Cranky (mentioned)

Cast

 * Joseph May as Thomas

Trivia

 * The opening theme from The Adventure Begins is used.
 * Hot Wheels cars, a Monster High doll, Mega Bloks bricks and a Fireman Sam toy are used.
 * Instrumental versions of Troublesome Trucks and Really Useful Engine are heard.

Thomas In the Sahara!
"What happened to the oasis?"

- Monyyak

Thomas In the Sahara! is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Moraghan.

Plot
Bubbling Boilers! Thomas is in the Sahara Desert! He's hard at work when he realizes his tanks are nearly empty. So, he fills up at the local oasis, leaving no more water for the camels!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Monyyak
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.

Goofs

 * When the men fill up Thomas' tanks, his tanks are closed

Mr. Perkins Storytime - Gordon Goes Foreign
Mr. Perkins Storytime - Gordon Goes Foreign is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour story time segment narrated by Mr. Perkins.

Plot
Say a big, busting buffers hello to Mr. Perkins! He's an engine driver on the Island of Sodor. Today, he's telling us the story of Gordon's trip to London!

Characters

 * Gordon
 * Duck
 * The Foreign Engine
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Mr. Perkins
 * The Derailed Engine (does not speak)
 * James (cameo)
 * Thomas (mentioned)

Cast

 * Ben Forster as Mr. Perkins

Trivia

 * Henry, Gordon and James' classic themes are used.

Goofs

 * In the first illustration, Duck is depicted as a 2-6-0T.

Thomas' Comedy Showtime: Cranky the Crane and More Unique Vehicles
Cranky the Crane and More Unique Vehicles is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour comedy showtime segment narrated by Rob Rackstraw and Keith Wickham.

Plot
Follow Nigel and Stan around the Island of Sodor and meet all the unique vehicles that support the railway. It's not just engines that are really useful! You can't have one without the other....kind of like Nigel and Stan.

Characters

 * Nigel and Stan (voiceover)
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Victor (does not speak)
 * Bertie (does not speak)
 * Harold (does not speak)
 * Cranky (does not speak)
 * Butch (does not speak)
 * Kevin (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Oliver (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Spencer (cameo)
 * Charlie (cameo)
 * Bash and Dash (cameo)
 * Scruff (cameo)
 * Porter (cameo)
 * Samson (cameo)
 * Diesel (cameo)
 * Mavis (cameo)
 * 'Arry or Bert (cameo)
 * Salty (cameo)
 * Den (cameo)
 * Dart (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Rocky (cameo)

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Trivia

 * Stock footage from The Adventure Begins, Thomas and the Emergency Cable, Sodor Surprise Day, Tale of the Brave, Samson Sent for Scrap, The Thomas Way, The Early Bird, Stop that Bus!, Kevin's Cranky Friend, Emily Saves the World, Thomas' Shortcut, King of the Railway, Thomas' Crazy Day, Creaky Cranky, Victor Says Yes, Wonky Whistle, Surprise, Surprise, Misty Island Rescue, Stuck on You, Not Now, Charlie! and Thomas the Quarry Engine are used.
 * The video was originally called: Friends of the Railway.

Thomas Visits Pompeii
Thomas Visits Pompeii is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Moraghan.

Plot
Ciao! Thomas is in Italy and he’s carrying passengers to Pompeii. But bubbling boilers! It appears Thomas didn't just travel to Pompeii, but back in time itself!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * The Movie Director
 * Settebello (not named)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.
 * The coaches resemble Annie and Clarabel, however they are green.

Thomas' Anthem
Main article: Thomas' Anthem

Thomas Crosses Australia
Thomas Crosses Australia is a Thomas's YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Morgahan.

Plot
Bust My Buffers! Thomas is carrying passengers across Australia, and along the way he hears some very interesting sounds! He finally discovers a funnel shaped instrument called a didgeridoo.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * The Man with the Didgeridoo
 * The Australian Engine (does not speak)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * The coaches Thomas pull resemble Annie and Clarabel, but green.
 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.

Thomas' Comedy Showtime: Did You Know Thomas Used To Be Green?
Did You Know Thomas Used To Be Green? is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour comedy showtime segment narrated by Rob Rackstraw and Keith Wickham.

Plot
All aboard! Stan and Nigel are here to tell us how it all began for our favorite #1 engine, Thomas!

Characters

 * Nigel and Stan (voiceover)
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Edward (does not speak)
 * Gordon (does not speak)
 * James (does not speak)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
 * Jerome and Judy (not named; do not speak)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Farmer McColl (cameo)

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Trivia

 * Stock footage from The Adventure Begins is used while the events of said special are referenced.
 * Throughout the video, a remix of Thomas' theme is heard.

Goofs

 * The North Western Railway is referred to as the Great Northern Railway.

Thomas Meets Marshall in the Canadian Rockies
Thomas Meets Marshall in the Canadian Rockies or Thomas Visits the Canadian Rockies is a Thomas's YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Morgahan.

Plot
Freezing funnels! Thomas is hauling tankers through the Rocky Mountains when he gets stuck in the snow! Luckily, Thomas meets a Canadian engine named Marshall to help him.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Marshall
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.

Mr. Perkins Storytime: Henry and the Elephant
Mr. Perkins Storytime: Henry and the Elephant is an Thomas' YouTube Tour short.

Plot
A tunnel is blocked so Henry is sent to help clear the line. Henry starts to clear the tunnel, But something starts pushing him back! Watch to see what suddenly happens!

Characters

 * Henry
 * Mr. Perkins
 * James (cameo)
 * Thomas (mentioned)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)
 * Mrs. Perkins (mentioned)

Cast

 * Ben Forster as Mr. Perkins

Trivia

 * An illustration from Tank Engine Thomas Again is briefly seen when Mr. Perkins opens his book.
 * This is the first time Mr. Perkins mentions his wife.

The Island Song
Main article: The Island Song

Mr. Perkins Storytime: Thomas Comes to Breakfast
Mr. Perkins Storytime: Thomas Comes to Breakfast is an Thomas' YouTube Tour short narrated by Mr. Perkins.

Plot
One morning, Thomas decides he doesn't need his driver anymore, so he starts rolling down the tracks without him. Before you know it, Thomas is heading straight towards the station master's house, rumbling rails, look out!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Mr. Perkins
 * Donald and Douglas (Donald, does not speak; Douglas, not seen)
 * Daisy (indirectly mentioned)

Cast

 * Ben Forster as Mr. Perkins