The Adventure Begins

The Adventure Begins is an upcoming forty-four minute special. It will be released as a Walmart exclusive in the US and as an ASDA exclusive in the UK.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Glynn
 * Sir Topham Hatt

Locations

 * The Watermill
 * Kellsthorpe Road
 * Gordon's Hill
 * Wellsworth
 * Knapford
 * Sodor Steamworks
 * Tidmouth Sheds
 * Henry's Tunnel

UK

 * Mark Moraghan as the narrator
 * John Hasler as Thomas
 * Keith Wickham as Edward, Henry, Gordon, James and Sir Topham Hatt

US

 * Mark Moraghan as the narrator
 * Kerry Shale as Henry, Gordon, James and Sir Topham Hatt
 * William Hope as Edward

Trivia

 * John Hasler joins the voice cast, and takes over the role of Thomas in the UK dub.
 * Sodor Island Fansite hinted on Twitter that, if the special sells well, a followup is possible.
 * This special marks the first time James is seen in his black livery in the television series. It is also the first time Thomas has been seen in a livery other than North Western Blue.