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?

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Stock Footage

 * 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!
 * No More Mr. Nice Engine

Trivia

 * 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!

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.
 * 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
 * A Building Workman
 * 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
 * Monyak
 * 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.

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Trivia

 * 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

Stock Footage

 * The Adventure Begins

Trivia

 * The events of The Adventure Begins 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

Thomas and the Cheeky Chimpanzees in Kenya
Thomas and the Cheeky Chimpanzees in Kenya or Thomas in Kenya is a Thomas's YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Morgahan.

Plot
Bust my buffers! Thomas is taking his passengers on a safari along the East African Rift Valley. They see flamingos, hippos, rhinos, and lots of cheeky chimpanzees!

Characters

 * The Little Boy
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

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

Thomas' Kangaroo Adventure In Australia
Thomas' Kangaroo Adventure In Australia or Thomas Visits Australia is a Thomas's YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Morgahan.

Plot
Rumbling 'Roos! Thomas is carrying passengers across the Australian Savanna when a kangaroo stops on the tracks. Thomas is cross with the kangaroo until he realizes the kangaroo is also carrying a passenger, a joey! They are both being really useful!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Some Passengers
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.
 * This is the first time in the World Tour series that Thomas has had another adventure in the same country (Australia).

The Whistle Song
Main article: The Whistle Song

Thomas Gets an Elephant Washdown "Sri Lankan Style"
Thomas Gets an Elephant Washdown "Sri Lankan Style", also known as, Thomas Goes to Sri Lanka, is a Thomas's YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Moraghan.

Plot
Thomas thought Sri Lanka was a beautiful country but he struggled with the heat and dust, especially in the tea plantation. Thomas had made it only so far from the depot until he ran over some broken tracks and someone very special saved the day.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.
 * The events of Henry and the Elephant are referenced.

Mr. Perkins Storytime: The Story of How Toby &amp; Henrietta Came to Sodor
The Story of How Toby and Henrietta Came to Sodor is an Thomas' YouTube Tour short narrated by Mr. Perkins.

Plot
Thomas finds himself in trouble with a police officer for not having sideplates, a cowcatcher, and his wheels covered on public roads. Thomas feared he would like a tram with such things - oh, no! That's when Sir Topham Hatt had an idea about a tram.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Toby
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Policeman
 * Mr. Perkins
 * Henrietta (does not speak)

Cast

 * Ben Forster as Mr. Perkins

Trivia

 * The story Mr. Perkins reads is Thomas in Trouble from Toby The Tram Engine.

Thomas Travels to Japan
Thomas Travels to Japan formerly, Thomas Learns the Meaning of Konichiwa or Thomas Visits Japan is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short, narrated entirely by Mark Moraghan.

Plot
Konichiwa! Thomas travels to Japan where he encounters some really useful passengers, or Sumos, that help him clear a blocked line of the railway.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * The Japanese Engines
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

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

Goofs

 * In one shot, Thomas' siderods are missing.

Thomas Makes Scary Faces in New Zealand
Thomas Makes Scary Faces in New Zealand, also known as Thomas Goes to New Zealand, is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short, narrated entirely by Mark Moraghan.

Plot
Cinders and ashes! Thomas meets the Sodor rugby team all the way on the other side of the world in New Zealand. The team captain teaches Thomas the Maori tradition of greeting people with scary faces to determine how brave they are and Thomas gets to practice his scary faces on the local rugby team.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * The Sodor Rugby Team
 * The Auckland Rugby Team
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This short is made in the style of a comic book.
 * Thomas' classic theme is used when he meets up with the Auckland rugby team.
 * The Auckland rugby team Thomas meets is actually the All Blacks.
 * So far, this is the only comic short to have real life people as characters.

Thomas Thinks Bamboo is Really Useful
Thomas Thinks Bamboo is Really Useful or Thomas Has an Adventure in China is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short.

Plot
Thomas finds himself chugging through a forest in China. While in China, Thomas learns of the word Bamboo and sets out learn what exactly bamboo is used for. Thomas learns that there are so many uses for bamboo, even feeding Pandas.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

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

Night Train
Main article: Night Train

Thomas' Comedy Showtime: Animals are Special Cargo on Sodor
Animals are Special Cargo on Sodor is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour comedy showtime segment narrated by Rob Rackstraw and Keith Wickham.

Plot
Stan and Nigel want you to meet the special cargo on the Island of Sodor. Sodor has a large range of animals from chickens to sheep, and even pigs. There’s even a prized bull that gave Sir Topham Hatt a little ride.

Cast

 * Rob Rackstraw as Nigel
 * Keith Wickham as Stan

Trivia

 * The events of Not Now, Charlie, Henry and the Elephant and The Beast of Sodor are referenced.

Thomas is the Star of the Rio de Janiero Carnival
Thomas is the Star of the Rio de Janiero Carnival, also known as Thomas Visits Rio, is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Morgahan.

Plot
Thomas travels to Rio de Janeiro where he learns the meaning of Oui and unexpectedly finds himself as the star of a festive carnival!

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gustovo
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

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

Thomas Attends a Greek Wedding
Thomas Attends a Greek Wedding, also known as Thomas Travels to Greece, is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short narrated entirely by Mark Morgahan.

Plot
Thomas is in charge of a very important task for a Greek wedding. Thomas makes sure to go slow on the way to the wedding, but the Greek music has him very excited. Thankfully the plates and Thomas’ passengers arrive safely, but Thomas is very confused when the wedding guests begin throwing the plates.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Demetre
 * The Wedding Band (does not speak)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

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

Mr. Perkins' Storytime: Percy the Ghost Train
Percy the Ghost Train is a Thomas' YouTube World Tour short narrated by Mr. Perkins.

Plot
Oh my Sodor! Thomas never gets scared of anything, or does he? Thomas makes fun of Percy for being a silly little engine that gets scared of stories about a ghost train. While making a delivery that same night, Percy gets completely covered in lime, which gives him a ghostly appearance and an idea...

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Sam the Farmer
 * Mr. Perkins
 * Daisy (cameo)

Cast

 * Ben Forster as Mr. Perkins

Trivia

 * The story Mr. Perkins reads is Ghost Train from Tramway Engines. The second season episode Ghost Train is also based on the story of the same name from Tramway Engines.