Series 7

The seventh season of the television series aired in 2003. There were twenty-six episodes narrated by Michael Angelis in the UK and Michael Brandon in the US. Michael Angelis also narrated four episodes for New Friends for Thomas and other Adventures.

Episodes

 * 1) Emily's New Coaches - Thomas is cross at Emily for taking Annie and Clarabel.
 * 2) Percy Gets it Right - Percy is worried a landslide might occur but no one will listen.
 * 3) Bill, Ben and Fergus - Fergus annoys Bill and Ben with his "do it right" attitude.
 * 4) The Old Bridge/The Old Iron Bridge - Skarloey is afraid to cross an old bridge, but must do so to save Rheneas.
 * 5) Edward's Brass Band - Bertie takes the brass band to the concert as Edward's at the Works, but gets bogged down in mud.
 * 6) What's the Matter with Henry? - Henry is ill but Thomas and Percy don't believe him.
 * 7) James and the Queen of Sodor - James is less than thrilled to discover the Queen of Sodor is really an old barge.
 * 8) The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop/The Refreshment Lady's Stand - The Refreshment Lady doesn't know where to put her new tea-shop.
 * 9) The Spotless Record - Thomas plays a trick on Arthur to spoil his spotless accident record.
 * 10) Toby's Windmill/Toby and the Windmill - Toby tries to save an old windmill after it is struck by lightning.
 * 11) Bad Day at Castle Loch - Donald and Douglas meet disaster when taking a special load to Castle Loch.
 * 12) Rheneas and the Roller Coaster - Rheneas has a wild ride after venturing onto an old mountain line.
 * 13) Salty's Stormy Tale - Salty and Fergus work hard to save a ship after the lighthouse's generator breaks down.
 * 14) Snow Engine/Oliver the Snow Engine - Oliver hates snow, and is unhappy when he collides with a giant snowman.
 * 15) Something Fishy - Arthur wants to run the coastal line, but is upset when Thomas gets the job.
 * 16) The Runaway Elephant - Duncan's carelessness nearly spoils the opening of a park.
 * 17) Peace and Quiet - Murdoch wants quiet time in the countryside, but is dismayed when he encounters a flock of sheep.
 * 18) Fergus Breaks the Rules/Thomas and the Search for Fergus - Diesel tricks Fergus into venturing into the scrapyard.
 * 19) Bulgy Rides Again - Bulgy is brought back into service for the summer workload, but the chickens aren't keen on leaving their henhouse.
 * 20) Harold and the Flying Horse - Harold is sad he can't help with the Village Fete, but ends up rescuing the carthorse.
 * 21) The Grand Opening - Skarloey is often delayed as he has to take workmen to repair the line, but his lateness comes in handy one day.
 * 22) Best Dressed Engine - Gordon inadvertantly wins a "best dressed engine" competition.
 * 23) Gordon and Spencer - Gordon meets a splendid but arrogant streamliner named Spencer, who ignores his advice.
 * 24) Not so Hasty Puddings/Not so Hasty Cakes - A snowdrift almost prevents Elizabeth from getting some Christmas puddings to the harbour on time.
 * 25) Trusty Rusty - Duncan ventures onto an old bridge and Rusty comes to the rescue.
 * 26) Three Cheers for Thomas/Hooray for Thomas - Thomas races Bertie again, but he has to go back to Knapford Station to pick up the Sports Day medals.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Oliver
 * Bill and Ben
 * Diesel
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Salty
 * Harvey
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Peter Sam
 * Rusty
 * Duncan
 * Bertie
 * Bulgy
 * Elizabeth
 * Harold
 * Cranky
 * Toad
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Lady Hatt
 * The Refreshment Lady
 * Duck (does not speak)
 * Stepney (does not speak)
 * Terence (does not speak)
 * Trevor (does not speak)
 * Duke (cameo)
 * Henrietta (cameo)
 * George (cameo)
 * Butch (cameo)
 * Jem Cole (cameo)
 * Farmer McColl (cameo)
 * Nancy (cameo)
 * The Vicar of Wellsworth (mentioned)
 * BoCo (music video cameo)
 * Daisy (music video cameo)
 * The Diesel (music video cameo)
 * Bulstrode (music video cameo)

Characters introduced

 * Emily
 * Fergus
 * Arthur
 * Murdoch
 * Spencer
 * Sodor Brass Band
 * Lord Callan
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (do not speak)

Trivia

 * This was David Mitton's final season as director.
 * This was the final season to include music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell.
 * This was the last season to use 35mm film.
 * This season used the most stock footage.
 * This season has the most episodes broadcast out of production order.