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Director(s)	David Mitton
Producer(s)	Britt Allcroft David Mitton
Composer(s)	Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell
Narrator(s)	Michael Angelis (UK) Alec Baldwin (US)
Production Company	The Britt Allcroft Company
Release Details
No. of episodes	26
Released	14 September - 19 October 1998 (UK) 23 November - 28 December 1998 (AUS) 12 December 1998 - 1 December 1999 (JPN) 11 January - 15 February 1999 (CAN) 6 September - October 1999 (US)
Complete Series Release	The Complete Series 5 (UK/AUS/JPN) Thomas & Friends Classic Volume 5 (US)
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The fifth series of Thomas & Friends first aired on television in September 1998 in the United Kingdom and September 1999 on Storytime with Thomas in the United States. It had twenty-six episodes narrated by Michael Angelis in the UK and Alec Baldwin in the US.

Production

In 1996, the decision was made to write a full series of original stories penned chiefly by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton, instead of adapting any more books of The Railway Series. One reason for this was producer Britt Allcroft's desire to create a theatrical Thomas the Tank Engine film and requested that director David Mitton test and refine his modelling skills to accommodate higher-budgeted action and atmosphere. The fifth series also boasted numerous darker plot lines and included much more intense action and crashes.

Some inspiration for the episodes came from a former LMR manager named David Maidment. In 1997, Maidment met with Steven Wright about the possibility of supporting the Railway Children charity and while Wright told him the series' staff commonly received such requests, they would consider. During their meeting, Maidment relayed stories about his railway experiences working in South Wales and as the manager at Crewe station. Maidment received a call asking if he would allow some of his stories to be used as material – the stories from the Railway Series were frequently based on true events and Allcroft and Mitton preferred this. Maidment agreed and was also asked to review each story to make sure that the railway in the show operated realistically, acting as a "railway consultant" in place of Wilbert Awdry, who would pass away later that year. As a result, Maidment received writing credit alongside Allcroft and Mitton on several episodes, particularly those based on nonfictional railway incidents (such as "A Better View for Gordon"). £10,000 (British pounds) were later donated to the Railway Children for his work. For unknown reasons, Maidment would not be rehired for subsequent production cycles, leaving the show without a "railway consultant" from the sixth to the sixteenth series.

The design for each new character would be chosen by David Eves and given to David Mitton for approval. The series was filmed from 1 September 1997 to 30 April 1998. For ease of filming, the fifth series would introduce larger-scale versions of the narrow gauge engines and from the sixth to twelfth series, these larger models were used almost exclusively. They were built to a larger scale than the gauge 1 engines and ran on O gauge track; they were close to 16mm scale but slightly larger. Alongside them, nine human figures were made (eight engine crews and a workman). The small scale models were still used in this series for the in between shots where they would interact with the gauge 1 scaled characters and sets until the latter could be scaled up. Originally, the character Bertram was intended to have his own model but the financial difficulty in building a new model made them repaint Duke's model with Smudger's face.

On 3 October 2025, preliminary scripts for several of the series' episodes would be revealed and read aloud during a dedicated livestream on the Valesbridge Productions channel, notably culminating in a script for a previously unknown cancelled episode. The scripts of the episodes differ from their aired versions to varying degrees.

Episodes

• UK
• US
• JPN
• Production Orders

UK

Screenshot	Title	Original UK release date	Episode number #
	Cranky Bugs	14 September 1998	#01
	A new crane called Cranky arrives at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy but he eventually needs their help after a storm.
	Horrid Lorry	15 September 1998	#02
	Three very Horrid Lorries arrive on Sodor and start taking over the engines' jobs. Eventually, the tables are turned and the lorries all end in failure.
	A Better View for Gordon	16 September 1998	#03
	Gordon complains about the plainness of a new station and longs for a panoramic view, which he gets unexpectedly.
	Lady Hatt's Birthday Party	17 September 1998	#04
	The Fat Controller runs into a series of problems, like his car getting a flat tyre, Caroline being broken down again and falls from George into a muddy ditch, which ruins his suit on his way to Lady Hatt's birthday party.
	James and the Trouble with Trees	18 September 1998	#05
	James' bragging prevents him from listening to Henry, Percy and Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
	Gordon and the Gremlin	21 September 1998	#06
	Gordon has problems with his fire and the others joke of gremlins. Later, a special visitor arrives and her dog runs away into Thomas' cab.
	Bye George!	22 September 1998	#07
	George causes a great deal of trouble for Percy, Thomas, Duck and Gordon. After the Fat Controller finds out everything, George eventually gets punished.
	Baa!	23 September 1998	#08
	A "Best Dressed Station" contest is being held across Sodor. However, as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite station, a hungry ram is found at the station and the decorations are ruined.
	Put Upon Percy	24 September 1998	#09
	Percy complains that he is overworked. While working at the coal mine, some runaway trucks escape and crash inside the mineshaft, which causes the mine to collapse.
	Toby and the Flood	25 September 1998	#10
	Toby is sent to inspect a dam and discovers a few leaks in it. It eventually collapses and causes an unsafe bridge to break, causing him to drift towards a waterfall and it is up to Harold to save him from falling down it.
	Haunted Henry	28 September 1998	#11
	Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his crew encounter a series of spooky events during the night.
	Double Teething Troubles	29 September 1998	#12
	Bill and Ben are worried when they hear that a malfunctioning diesel is going to help them work in the clay pits. In the end, it turns out that the diesel is friendly.
	Stepney Gets Lost	30 September 1998	#13
	The Fat Controller invites Stepney to work with Toby and Mavis at the quarry. Stepney gets lost on the way home, eventually arriving at the smelter's yard with two diesels until the Fat Controller finds him.
	Toby's Discovery	1 October 1998	#14
	Toby takes the Hatts on an expedition, finding a castle and an old mine. The destinations are reopened but Toby is spooked by Thomas' story about "The Old Warrior".
	Something in the Air	2 October 1998	#15
	Henry is cross when Thomas delays him and refuses to listen to his warning about a line eroded by high tides, which he ended up plunging in the sea.
	Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach	5 October 1998	#16
	Thomas and Percy discover an old coach named Old Slow Coach in the scrapyard and want to save her.
	Thomas and the Rumours	6 October 1998	#17
	The engines discover that Harold has been hired to show a special visitor around the island and fear being replaced until the Fat Controller told Thomas that he should not listen to rumours.
	Oliver's Find	7 October 1998	#18
	Oliver is put on mail duty but ends up going down to an old branch line, forcing the Fat Controller to search for Oliver and discovering an old abandoned house.
	Happy Ever After	8 October 1998	#19
	Mrs. Kyndley asks Percy and his driver to make a "good luck package" for her daughter's wedding, which he succeeded in doing so.
	Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday	9 October 1998	#20
	The Hatt family go on holiday, even though things start to go wrong for them and Tiger Moth.
	A Surprise for Percy	12 October 1998	#21
	Percy moans about his work in the coal mines and wants something exciting to happen. His wish comes unexpectedly true when a line of trucks breaks away from him on the hill, so he and Bertie must stop them.
	Make Someone Happy	13 October 1998	#22
	James sees Mrs. Kyndley, who is upset that her sister cannot come and visit. A "mystery tour" is arranged for her and James is chosen for the special job.
	Busy Going Backwards	14 October 1998	#23
	Toad is feeling bored about going backwards all the time and confesses to Oliver that he wishes to go forwards for a change. On Gordon's Hill, the coupling snaps and Toad goes on a wild ride with the trucks through the Main Line.
	Duncan Gets Spooked	15 October 1998	#24
	Duncan teases Peter Sam after some trucks fall into a ravine but, when he crosses the old iron bridge, he gets a very spooky surprise.
	Rusty and the Boulder	16 October 1998	#25
	Rusty is suspicious of a strange boulder lodged in the mountains, which chases him and the other engines until it demolishes the nearby shed, narrowly avoiding Percy in the process.
	Snow	19 October 1998	#26
	Thomas is cross with the snow, so Rusty tells him about Skarloey's own experience in an avalanche.

US

Screenshot	Title	Original US release date	Episode number #
	A Surprise for Percy A Big Surprise for Percy	6 September 1999	#01
	Percy moans about his work in the coal mines and wants something exciting to happen. His wish comes unexpectedly true when a line of freight cars breaks away from him on the hill, so he and Bertie must stop them.
	Snow	6 September 1999	#02
	Thomas is cross with the snow, so Rusty tells him about Skarloey's own experience in an avalanche.
	Bye George!	7 September 1999	#03
	George causes a great deal of trouble for Percy, Thomas, Duck and Gordon. After Sir Topham Hatt finds out everything, George eventually gets punished.
	Double Teething Troubles	7 September 1999	#04
	Bill and Ben are worried when they hear that a malfunctioning diesel is going to help them work in the clay pits. In the end, it turns out that the diesel is friendly.
	Happy Ever After	8 September 1999	#05
	Mrs. Kyndley asks Percy and his driver to make a "good luck package" for her daughter's wedding, which he succeeded in doing so.
	Busy Going Backwards	8 September 1999	#06
	Toad is feeling bored about going backwards all the time and confesses to Oliver that he wishes to go forwards for a change. On Gordon's Hill, the coupling snaps and Toad goes on a wild ride with the freight cars through the Main Line.
	Something in the Air	9 September 1999	#07
	Henry is cross when Thomas delays him and refuses to listen to his warning about a line eroded by high tides, which he ended up plunging in the sea.
	Oliver's Find	9 September 1999	#08
	Oliver is put on mail duty but ends up going down to an old branch line, forcing Sir Topham Hatt to search for Oliver and discovering an old abandoned house.
	Cranky Bugs	10 September 1999	#09
	A new crane called Cranky arrives at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy but he eventually needs their help after a storm.
	Horrid Lorry	10 September 1999	#10
	Three very Horrid Lorries arrive on Sodor and start taking over the engines' jobs. Eventually, the tables are turned and the lorries all end in failure.
	Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach	11 September 1999	#11
	Thomas and Percy discover an old coach named Old Slow Coach in the scrapyard and want to save her.
	Thomas and the Rumors	11 September 1999	#12
	The engines discover that Harold has been hired to show a special visitor around the island and fear being replaced until Sir Topham Hatt told Thomas that he should not listen to rumors.
	James and the Trouble with Trees	12 September 1999	#13
	James' bragging prevents him from listening to Henry, Percy and Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
	Make Someone Happy	12 September 1999	#14
	James sees Mrs. Kyndley, who is upset that her sister cannot come and visit. A "mystery tour" is arranged for her and James is chosen for the special job.
	Lady Hatt's Birthday Party	13 September 1999	#15
	Sir Topham runs into a series of problems, like his car getting a flat tire, Caroline being broken down again and falls from George into a muddy ditch, which ruins his suit on his way to Lady Hatt's birthday.
	Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday	13 September 1999	#16
	The Hatt family go on holiday, even though things start to go wrong for them and Tiger Moth.
	Stepney Gets Lost	14 September 1999	#17
	Sir Topham Hatt invites Stepney to work with Toby and Mavis at the quarry. Stepney gets lost on the way home, eventually arriving at the smelter's yard with two diesels until Sir Topham Hatt found him.
	Rusty and the Boulder	14 September 1999	#18
	Rusty is suspicious of a strange boulder lodged in the mountains, which chases him and the other engines until it demolishes the nearby shed, narrowly avoiding Percy in the process.
	Toby and the Flood	15 September 1999	#19
	Toby is sent to inspect a dam and discovers a few leaks in it. It eventually collapses and causes an unsafe bridge to break, causing him to drift towards a waterfall and it is up to Harold to save him from falling down it.
	Toby's Discovery	15 September 1999	#20
	Toby takes the Hatts on an expedition, finding a castle and an old mine. The destinations are reopened but Toby is spooked by Thomas' story about "The Old Warrior".
	A Better View for Gordon	16 September 1999	#21
	Gordon complains about the plainness of a new station and longs for a panoramic view, which he gets unexpectedly.
	Gordon and the Gremlin	16 September 1999	#22
	Gordon has problems with his fire and the others joke of gremlins. Later, a special visitor arrives and her dog runs away into Thomas' cab.
	Haunted Henry	October 1999	#23
	Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his crew encounter a series of spooky events during the night.
	Duncan Gets Spooked	October 1999	#24
	Duncan teases Peter Sam after some cars fall into a ravine but, when he crosses the old iron bridge, he gets a very spooky surprise.

Unaired Episodes

The following two episodes are known to have been aired on PBS Kids Sprout in the US with unconfirmed first air dates instead of being aired on Storytime with Thomas:

Screenshot	Title	Original US release date	Episode number #
	Baa!	TBA	TBA
	A "Best Dressed Station" contest is being held across Sodor. However, as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite station, a hungry ram is found at the station and the decorations are ruined.
	Put Upon Percy	TBA	TBA
	Percy complains that he is overworked. While working at the coal mine, some runaway cars escape and crash inside the mineshaft, which causes the mine to collapse.

JPN

Screenshot	Title	Original JPN release date	Episode number #
	クレーンのクランキー (Cranky Bugs)	12 December 1998	#01
	A new crane called Cranky arrives at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy but he eventually needs their help after a storm.
	3だいのトラック (Horrid Lorry)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#02
	Three very Horrid Lorries arrive on Sodor and start taking over the engines' jobs. Eventually, the tables are turned and the lorries all end in failure.
	ゴードンのまど (A Better View for Gordon)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#03
	Gordon complains about the plainness of a new station and longs for a panoramic view, which he gets unexpectedly.
	ハットきょうふじんのたんじょうび (Lady Hatt's Birthday Party)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#04
	Sir Topham runs into a series of problems, like his car getting a flat tire, Caroline being broken down again and falls from George into a muddy ditch, which ruins his suit on his way to his wife Lady Hatt's birthday.
	ジェームスがあぶない (James and the Trouble with Trees)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#05
	James' bragging prevents him from listening to Henry, Percy and Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
	ゴードンとおばけ (Gordon and the Gremlin)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#06
	Gordon has problems with his fire and the others joke of gremlins. Later, a special visitor arrives and her dog runs away into Thomas' cab.
	バイバイ ジョージ (Bye George!)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#07
	George causes a great deal of trouble for Percy, Thomas, Duck and Gordon. After Sir Topham Hatt finds out everything, George eventually gets punished.
	パーシーとひつじ (Baa!)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#08
	A "Best Dressed Station" contest is being held across Sodor. However, as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite station, a hungry ram is found at the station and the decorations are ruined.
	ゆうかんなパーシー (Put Upon Percy)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#09
	Percy complains that he is overworked. While working at the coal mine, some runaway trucks escape and crash inside the mineshaft, which causes the mine to collapse.
	ながされたトビー (Toby and the Flood)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#10
	Toby is sent to inspect a dam and discovers a few leaks in it. It eventually collapses and causes an unsafe bridge to break, causing him to drift towards a waterfall and it is up to Harold to save him from falling down it.
	きりのなかのできごと (Haunted Henry)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#11
	Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his crew encounter a series of spooky events during the night.
	なかよくやろうよ (Double Teething Troubles)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#12
	Bill and Ben are worried when they hear that Derek, a malfunctioning diesel, is going to help them work in the clay pits. In the end, it turns out that Derek is a friendly diesel.
	まいごになったステップニー (Stepney Gets Lost)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#13
	Sir Topham Hatt invites Stepney to work with Toby and Mavis at the quarry. Stepney gets lost on the way home, eventually arriving at the smelter's yard with two diesels until Sir Topham Hatt found him.
	トビーのたんけん (Toby's Discovery)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#14
	Toby takes the Hatts on an expedition, finding a castle and an old mine. The destinations are reopened but Toby is spooked by Thomas' story about "The Old Warrior".
	みどりのくじら (Something in the Air)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#15
	Henry is cross when Thomas delays him and refuses to listen to his warning about a line eroded by high tides, which he ended up plunging in the sea.
	トーマスとふるいきゃくしゃ (Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#16
	Thomas and Percy discover an old coach named Old Slow Coach in the scrapyard and want to save her.
	トーマスとうわさばなし (Thomas and the Rumours)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#17
	The engines discover that Harold has been hired to show a special visitor around the island and fear being replaced until Sir Topham Hatt told Thomas that he should not listen to rumors.
	オリバーのはっけん (Oliver's Find)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#18
	Oliver is put on mail duty but ends up going down to an old branch line, forcing Sir Topham Hatt to search for Oliver and discovering an old abandoned house.
	めでたし めでたし (Happy Ever After)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#19
	Mrs. Kyndley asks Percy and his driver to make a "good luck package" for her daughter's wedding, which he succeeded in doing so.
	トップハム・ハットきょうのきゅうか (Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#20
	The Hatt family go on holiday, even though things start to go wrong for them and Tiger Moth.
	パーシーびっくり (A Surprise for Percy)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#21
	Percy moans about his work in the coal mines and wants something exciting to happen. His wish comes unexpectedly true when a line of trucks breaks away from him on the hill, so he and Bertie must stop them.
	ひとだすけ (Make Someone Happy)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#22
	James sees Mrs. Kyndley, who is upset that her sister cannot come and visit. A "mystery tour" is arranged for her and James is chosen for the special job.
	うしろむきのトード (Busy Going Backwards)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#23
	Toad is feeling bored about going backwards all the time and confesses to Oliver that he wishes to go forwards for a change. On Gordon's Hill, the coupling snaps and Toad goes on a wild ride with the Troublesome Trucks through the Main Line.
	まんげつのよるのできごと (Duncan Gets Spooked)	1 January 1999 (VHS)	#24
	Duncan teases Peter Sam after some trucks fall into a ravine but, when he crosses the old iron bridge, he gets a very spooky surprise.
	いわのボルダー (Rusty and the Boulder)	1 July 1999 (VHS)	#25
	Rusty is suspicious of a strange boulder lodged in the mountains, which chases him and the other engines until it crashes into the nearby shed, destroying it and narrowly avoiding Percy in the process.
	ゆき (Snow)	1 December 1999 (VHS)	#26
	Thomas is cross with the snow, so Rusty tells him about Skarloey's own experience in an avalanche.

Production Orders

• First Draft Script Order
• Filming Order
• American Voiceover Script Order

First Draft Script Order

Screenshot	Title	Written By	Episode number #
	Toad the Brakevan	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#01
	Toad is feeling bored about going backwards all the time and confesses to Oliver that he wishes to go forwards for a change. On Gordon's Hill, the coupling snaps and Toad goes on a wild ride with the trucks through the Main Line.
	Lady Hatt's Birthday Party	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#02
	The Fat Controller runs into a series of problems, like his car getting a flat tyre, Caroline being broken down again and falls from George into a muddy ditch, which ruins his suit on his way to his wife Lady Hatt's birthday.
	Cranky the Dockside Crane	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#03
	A new crane named Cranky arrives at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy but he eventually needs their help after a storm.
	Stepney Gets Lost	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#04
	The Fat Controller invites Stepney to work with Toby and Mavis at the quarry. Stepney gets lost on the way home, eventually arriving at the smelter's yard with two diesels until the Fat Controller found him.
	The Haunted Station	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#05
	Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his crew encounter a series of spooky events during the night.
	Mrs. Kyndley's Big Day Out	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#06
	James sees Mrs. Kyndley, who is upset that her sister cannot come and visit. A "mystery tour" is arranged for her and James is chosen for the special job.
	George the Steamroller	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#07
	George causes a great deal of trouble for Percy, Thomas, Duck and Gordon. After the Fat Controller finds out everything, George eventually gets punished.
	Duncan Gets Spooked	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#08
	Duncan teases Peter Sam after some trucks fall into a ravine but, when he crosses the old iron bridge, he gets a very spooky surprise.
	The Fat Controller's Holiday	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#09
	The Hatt family go on holiday, even though things start to go wrong for them and a biplane named Tiger Moth.
	Toby and the Flood	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#10
	Toby is sent to inspect a dam and discovers a few leaks in it. It eventually collapses and causes an unsafe bridge to break, causing him to drift towards a waterfall and it is up to Harold to save him from falling down it.
	James and 'Super' E.D. (cancelled)	David Mitton	#11
	After James has an accident at the coal works, a new diesel arrives to do his work.
	Fish	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#12
	Henry is cross when Thomas delays him and refuses to listen to his warning about a line eroded by high tides, which he ended up plunging in the sea.
	Thomas' Tunnel	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#13
	The engines discover that Harold has been hired to show a special visitor around the island and fear being replaced until the Fat Controller told Thomas that he should not listen to rumours.
	Snow	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#16
	Thomas is cross with the snow, so Rusty tells him about Skarloey's own experience in an avalanche.
	Fire Engines	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#17
	Thomas and Percy discover an old coach named Old Slow Coach in the scrapyard and want to save her.
	Lost and Found	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#18
	Oliver is put on mail duty but ends up going down to an old branch line, forcing the Fat Controller to search for Oliver and discovering an old abandoned house.
	Wedding	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#19
	Mrs. Kyndley asks Percy and his driver to make a "good luck package" for her daughter's wedding, which he succeeded in doing so.
	Boulder	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#20
	Rusty is suspicious of a strange boulder lodged in the mountains, which chases him and the other engines until it demolishes the nearby shed, narrowly avoiding Percy in the process.
	Dirty Percy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#22
	Percy complains that he is overworked. While working at the coal mine, some runaway trucks escape and crash inside the mineshaft, which causes the mine to collapse.
	Gordon Off the Rails	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#23
	Gordon complains about the plainness of a new station and longs for a panoramic view, which he gets unexpectedly.
	Road and Rail	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#24
	Three horrid lorries arrive on Sodor and start taking over the engines' jobs. Eventually, the tables are turned and the lorries all end in failure.
	Discovery	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#27
	Toby takes the Hatt family on an expedition, finding a castle and an old mine. The destinations are reopened but Toby is spooked by Thomas' story about "The Old Warrior". It then turns out that The Old Warrior is actually a narrow-gauge tender engine named Bertram who wants to meet Toby.

Filming Order

Screenshot	Title	Written By	Episode number #
	Cranky Bugs	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#01
	A new crane named Cranky arrives at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy but he eventually needs their help after a storm.
	Horrid Lorry	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#02
	Three horrid lorries arrive on Sodor and start taking over the engines' jobs. Eventually, the tables are turned and the lorries all end in failure.
	James and the Trouble with Trees	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#03
	James's bragging prevents him from listening to Henry, Percy and Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
	Lady Hatt's Birthday Party	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#04
	The Fat Controller runs into a series of problems, like his car getting a flat tyre, Caroline being broken down again and falls from George into a muddy ditch, which ruins his suit on his way to his wife Lady Hatt's birthday.
	Make Someone Happy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#05
	James sees Mrs. Kyndley, who is upset that her sister cannot come and visit. A "mystery tour" is arranged for her and James is chosen for the special job.
	Gordon and the Gremlin	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#06
	Gordon has problems with his fire and the others joke of gremlins. Later, a special visitor arrives and her dog runs away into Thomas's cab.
	Bye George!	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#07
	George causes a great deal of trouble for Percy, Thomas, Duck and Gordon. After the Fat Controller finds out everything, George eventually gets punished.
	Baa!	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#08
	A "Best Dressed Station" contest is being held across Sodor. However, as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite station, a hungry ram is found at the station and the decorations are ruined.
	Put Upon Percy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#09
	Percy complains that he is overworked. While working at the coal mine, some runaway trucks escape and crash inside the mineshaft, which causes the mine to collapse.
	Toby and the Flood	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#10
	Toby is sent to inspect a dam and discovers a few leaks in it. It eventually collapses and causes an unsafe bridge to break, causing him to drift towards a waterfall and it is up to Harold to save him from falling down it.
	Haunted Henry	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#11
	Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his crew encounter a series of spooky events during the night.
	Double Teething Troubles	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#12
	Bill and Ben are worried when they hear that a diesel engine is going to help them work in the clay pits. In the end, it turns out that Derek is a friendly diesel.
	Stepney Gets Lost	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#13
	The Fat Controller invites Stepney to work with Toby and Mavis at the quarry. Stepney gets lost on the way home, eventually arriving at the smelter's yard with two diesels until the Fat Controller found him.
	A Better View for Gordon	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#14
	Gordon complains about the plainness of a new station and longs for a panoramic view, which he gets unexpectedly.
	Something in the Air	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#15
	Henry is cross when Thomas delays him and refuses to listen to his warning about a line eroded by high tides, which he ended up plunging in the sea.
	Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#16
	Thomas and Percy discover an old coach named Old Slow Coach in the scrapyard and want to save her.
	Thomas and the Rumours	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#17
	The engines discover that Harold has been hired to show a special visitor around the island and fear being replaced until the Fat Controller told Thomas that he should not listen to rumours.
	Oliver's Find	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#18
	Oliver is put on mail duty but ends up going down to an old branch line, forcing the Fat Controller to search for Oliver and discovering an old abandoned house.
	Happy Ever After	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#19
	Mrs. Kyndley asks Percy and his driver to make a "good luck package" for her daughter's wedding, which he succeeded in doing so.
	Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#20
	The Hatt family go on holiday, even though things start to go wrong for them and a biplane named Tiger Moth.
	A Surprise for Percy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#21
	Percy moans about his work in the coal mines and wants something exciting to happen. His wish comes unexpectedly true when a line of trucks breaks away from him on the hill, so he and Bertie must stop them.
	Toby's Discovery	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#22
	Toby takes the Hatt family on an expedition, finding a castle and an old mine. The destinations are reopened but Toby is spooked by Thomas' story about "The Old Warrior". It then turns out that The Old Warrior is actually a narrow-gauge tender engine named Bertram who wants to meet Toby.
	Busy Going Backwards	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#23
	Toad is feeling bored about going backwards all the time and confesses to Oliver that he wishes to go forwards for a change. On Gordon's Hill, the coupling snaps and Toad goes on a wild ride with the trucks through the Main Line.
	Rusty and the Boulder	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#24
	Rusty is suspicious of a strange boulder lodged in the mountains, which chases him and the other engines until it demolishes the nearby shed, narrowly avoiding Percy in the process.
	Snow	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#25
	Thomas is cross with the snow, so Rusty tells him about Skarloey's own experience in an avalanche.
	Duncan Gets Spooked	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#26
	Duncan teases Peter Sam after some trucks fall into a ravine but, when he crosses the old iron bridge, he gets a very spooky surprise.

American Voiceover Script Order

Screenshot	Title	Written By	Episode number #
	Cranky Bugs	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#01
	A new crane named Cranky arrives at the docks and causes trouble for Thomas and Percy but he eventually needs their help after a storm.
	Horrid Lorry	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#02
	Three horrid lorries arrive on Sodor and start taking over the engines' jobs. Eventually, the tables are turned and the lorries all end in failure.
	A Better View for Gordon	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#03
	Gordon complains about the plainness of a new station and longs for a panoramic view, which he gets unexpectedly.
	Lady Hatt's Birthday Party	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#04
	The Fat Controller runs into a series of problems, like his car getting a flat tyre, Caroline being broken down again and falls from George into a muddy ditch, which ruins his suit on his way to his wife Lady Hatt's birthday.
	James and the Trouble with Trees	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#05
	James's bragging prevents him from listening to Henry, Percy and Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
	Gordon and the Gremlin	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#06
	Gordon has problems with his fire and the others joke of gremlins. Later, a special visitor arrives and her dog runs away into Thomas's cab.
	Bye George!	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#07
	George causes a great deal of trouble for Percy, Thomas, Duck and Gordon. After the Fat Controller finds out everything, George eventually gets punished.
	Baa!	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#08
	A "Best Dressed Station" contest is being held across Sodor. However, as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite station, a hungry ram is found at the station and the decorations are ruined.
	Put Upon Percy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#09
	Percy complains that he is overworked. While working at the coal mine, some runaway trucks escape and crash inside the mineshaft, which causes the mine to collapse.
	Toby and the Flood	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#10
	Toby is sent to inspect a dam and discovers a few leaks in it. It eventually collapses and causes an unsafe bridge to break, causing him to drift towards a waterfall and it is up to Harold to save him from falling down it.
	Haunted Henry	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#11
	Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his crew encounter a series of spooky events during the night.
	Double Teething Troubles	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#12
	Bill and Ben are worried when they hear that a diesel engine is going to help them work in the clay pits. In the end, it turns out that Derek is a friendly diesel.
	Stepney Gets Lost	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#13
	The Fat Controller invites Stepney to work with Toby and Mavis at the quarry. Stepney gets lost on the way home, eventually arriving at the smelter's yard with two diesels until the Fat Controller found him.
	Toby's Discovery	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#14
	Toby takes the Hatt family on an expedition, finding a castle and an old mine. The destinations are reopened but Toby is spooked by Thomas' story about "The Old Warrior". It then turns out that The Old Warrior is actually a narrow-gauge tender engine named Bertram who wants to meet Toby.
	Something in the Air	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#15
	Henry is cross when Thomas delays him and refuses to listen to his warning about a line eroded by high tides, which he ended up plunging in the sea.
	Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#16
	Thomas and Percy discover an old coach named Old Slow Coach in the scrapyard and want to save her.
	Thomas and the Rumours	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#17
	The engines discover that Harold has been hired to show a special visitor around the island and fear being replaced until the Fat Controller told Thomas that he should not listen to rumours.
	Oliver's Find	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#18
	Oliver is put on mail duty but ends up going down to an old branch line, forcing the Fat Controller to search for Oliver and discovering an old abandoned house.
	Happy Ever After	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#19
	Mrs. Kyndley asks Percy and his driver to make a "good luck package" for her daughter's wedding, which he succeeded in doing so.
	Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#20
	The Hatt family go on holiday, even though things start to go wrong for them and a biplane named Tiger Moth.
	A Surprise for Percy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#21
	Percy moans about his work in the coal mines and wants something exciting to happen. His wish comes unexpectedly true when a line of trucks breaks away from him on the hill, so he and Bertie must stop them.
	Make Someone Happy	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#22
	James sees Mrs. Kyndley, who is upset that her sister cannot come and visit. A "mystery tour" is arranged for her and James is chosen for the special job.
	Busy Going Backwards	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#23
	Toad is feeling bored about going backwards all the time and confesses to Oliver that he wishes to go forwards for a change. On Gordon's Hill, the coupling snaps and Toad goes on a wild ride with the trucks through the Main Line.
	Duncan Gets Spooked	Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment	#24
	Duncan teases Peter Sam after some trucks fall into a ravine but, when he crosses the old iron bridge, he gets a very spooky surprise.
	Snow	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#25
	Thomas is cross with the snow, so Rusty tells him about Skarloey's own experience in an avalanche.
	Rusty and the Boulder	Britt Allcroft David Mitton	#26
	Rusty is suspicious of a strange boulder lodged in the mountains, which chases him and the other engines until it demolishes the nearby shed, narrowly avoiding Percy in the process.

Cancelled Episode

Screenshot	Title	Original UK release date	Episode number #
	James and 'Super' E.D.	N/A	#11
	After James has an accident at the coal works, a new diesel arrives to do his work.

Songs

Screenshot	Title	Composers	Original release date
	It's Great to Be an Engine	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	Oh, yes, it's great to be an engine and go steaming along Puff puff puffing along, peep peep peeping along…
	Sir Topham Hatt	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	His name is Sir Topham Hatt. Some people say he's Stout!! Rather rotund, really quite round but he doesn't see it like that…
	Accidents Will Happen	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	Thrills and spills on the railway, it's a life of happiness But sometimes impatience can lead to carelessness…
	Night Train	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	See how the night sky glows. See the light from the night train…
	The Snow Song	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	You wake to the silence, the bright afterglow. Now there's a surprise, for what do you know…
	Harold the Helicopter	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	Who do you call when the chips are down When your back is against the wall…
	Donald's Duck	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	I found a quacker in my tender. She was very, very tame…
	Percy's Seaside Trip	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	The sun is shining, it's a lovely day It won't be long before we're on our way…
	Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	Life is full of surprises, full of ups and downs And so to have a silver lining, first there must be cloud…
	Come for the Ride	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	5 October 1998 (UK, cassette)
	All your friends on the railway would like you all to see Just how much fun rocking on the railway can be…

PC Game

Cover	Title	Composers	Original release date
	Magical Adventure	Mike O'Donnell Junior Campbell	17 July 1998 (Japan, PC)
	Players get to drive as Thomas, Gordon or Percy and they can play a few minigames, as well as watching a few episodes from the series.

Characters

• Thomas
• Edward
• Henry
• Gordon
• James
• Percy
• Toby
• Duck
• Oliver
• Bill and Ben
• Stepney
• BoCo
• Mavis
• Skarloey
• Rheneas
• Rusty
• Duncan
• Annie and Clarabel
• Troublesome Trucks
• Troublesome Vans
• Toad
• Terence
• Bertie
• George
• Caroline
• Harold
• Sir Topham Hatt
• Lady Hatt
• Stephen Hatt
• Bridget Hatt
• Mrs. Kyndley
• Jem Cole
• The Firelighter
• Harold's Pilots
• The Sodor China Clay Company Manager
• The Ffarquhar Quarry Manager
• Farmer Trotter (not named)
• Mr. Walsh (not named)
• Peter Sam (does not speak, speaking role cut)
• Henrietta (does not speak)
• Donald (cameo)
• Trevor (cameo)
• Jeremiah Jobling (cameo)
• Farmer Finney (cameo)
• The Vicar of Wellsworth (cameo)
• Refreshment Lady (cameo)
• Nancy (cameo)
• The Tidmouth Stationmaster's Wife (cameo)
• The Hatts' Second Butler (cameo)
• One Cricket Club Member (cameo)
• The Crovan's Gate Policeman (cameo)
• The Tailor (cameo)
• The Barber's Customer (cameo)
• The Railway Society (cameos)
• The Mid Sodor Railway Manager (cameo)
• The Bowler Hat Inspector (cameo)
• Elizabeth II (cameo)
• The Parade Organiser (cameo)
• Märklin Engine (scrapped model/chassis cameo)
• City of Truro (scrapped model cameo)
• Bulstrode (faceless cameo)
• Big Mickey (faceless cameo)
• Daisy (dropped; music video cameo)
• Duke (dropped; portrait cameo)
• Douglas (music video cameo)
• Class 40 (music video cameo)
• Sir Handel (music video cameo)
• Tom Tipper (music video cameo)
• Elizabeth II (music video cameo)
• The New Ffarquhar Constable (music video cameo)
• The Stone-dropping Boys (music video cameos)
• The Hatts' First Butler (music video cameo)
• The Barber (music video cameo)
• The Tidmouth Stationmaster (music video cameo)
• The Tidmouth Stationmaster's Children (music video cameos)
• The Injured Sailor (music video cameo)
• The Chinese Dragon (music video cameo)
• S.C. Ruffey (deleted scene cameo)
• Diesel (extended scene cameo)

Characters Introduced

• Old Slow Coach
• The Horrid Lorries
• Cranky
• Old Bailey
• The Flour Mill Foreman
• The Station-damaging Boys
• The Coal Mines Foreman
• The Knapford Yards Manager
• The Sodor Ironworks Manager
• The Fire Brigade
• Mrs. Kyndley's Daughter
• Tiger Moth's Pilot
• The Marshalling Yards Foreman
• The Ram
• Derek (not named)
• 'Arry (not named)
• Dowager Hatt (not named)
• The Tidmouth Lighthouse Keeper (not named)
• Bert (does not speak)
• Bertram (does not speak)
• Rusty's Ghost Engine (does not speak)
• Butch (does not speak, possible role cut)
• Thumper (does not speak)
• Tiger Moth (does not speak)
• Toby's Village Villagers (do not speak)
• The Groom and the Wedding Guests (do not speak)
• Boulder (does not speak)
• The Storyteller (cameo)
• The Hot Air Balloon Pilot (cameo)
• Harry Topper (mentioned)
• Mrs. Kyndley's Sister (mentioned)
• The Fisherman (mentioned)
• Travis (dropped)
• The Foden Lorry (dropped)
• E.D. (dropped)
• Speedy Sid (dropped)

Locations

• Island of Sodor
  • Bertram's Old Mine
  • Boulder Hill
  • Boulder Quarry
    • Boulder Quarry Sheds
  • Brendam Docks
  • Callan
    • Sir Topham Hatt's Office
  • Crosby
  • Dryaw
    • Dryaw Airfield
  • Echo Pass Ravine
  • Ffarquhar
    • Ffarquhar Quarry
  • Gordon's Hill
  • Hackenbeck Tunnel
    • Terence's Field
    • Mrs. Kyndley's Cottage
  • Hawin Lake
    • Hawin Lake Viaduct (mentioned)
  • Kirk Ronan
  • Knapford Harbour
  • Knapford Yards
    • Oliver's Shed
  • Maithwaite
  • Upper Toryreck
  • Old Iron Bridge
  • Old Manor Station
  • Old Stone Bridge
  • Sodor China Clay Company
  • Sodor Fuel Depot
  • Sodor Ironworks
    • Sodor Shipping Company
  • Standard and Narrow Gauge Tunnel Runby
  • Stepney's Shed
  • The Old Castle
    • The Castle Junction
  • The Church Station
  • The Coal Mines
  • The Dam
  • The Fishing Village
    • The Sodor Inn
  • The Flour Mill
  • The Hay Farm
  • The Intersection Station
  • The Narrow Gorge
  • The Tunnel Under Repair
  • The Unsafe Tree Hill
  • The Waterfall
  • Tidmouth Bay
  • Tidmouth Beach
    • The Seaside Village
  • Tidmouth Hault
    • Tidmouth Hault Sheds
    • The Workmen's Hut
  • Tidmouth Sheds
    • Tidmouth Goods Station
  • Toby's Shed
  • Toby's Village
    • Toby's Flood Bridge
  • Tower Windmill
  • Wellsworth
    • Topham Hall
    • Wellsworth Crossing
    • Wellsworth Yards
  • Bluebell Valley (stock footage)
  • Bridge Signal Box (stock footage)
  • Lower Suddery (stock footage)
  • Post Windmill (stock footage)
  • Rheneas (stock footage)
    • Rheneas Viaduct
    • Rheneas Bridge (map only)
    • Rheneas Tunnel (map only)
  • Skarloey (stock footage)
    • Skarloey Slate Quarry
  • Sodor Castle (stock footage)
  • Crovan's Gate (map only)
  • Lakeside (map only)
  • Vicarstown (map only)
  • Arlesdale End (mentioned)
  • Henry's Forest (mentioned)

Trivia

• This was the first series of many things:
  • The first series not to have any episodes based on stories from The Railway Series by Wilbert and Christopher Awdry.
  • The first series to introduce original characters with no connection to The Railway Series.
  • Alec Baldwin's first series as the US narrator.
  • The first series not to air on Shining Time Station due to the show ending in 1996. Episodes from this series (as well as the first four) were aired on FOX Family's Storytime with Thomas.
  • The first series to use a Proteus 3 World synthesizer to compose the music.
  • The first series in which the phrase "confusion and delay" is said.
  • The first series with an episode in which some railway on Sodor is referred to as "railroad", its American term. This occurs in Duncan Gets Spooked.
  • The first series in which Douglas, Bulgy, Sir Handel, Duke, Smudger, Class 40, S.C. Ruffey, Bulstrode and Elizabeth II do not appear since their debuts.
  • The first series without Kōhei Miyauchi, Takeshi Endo and Naoki Tatsuta as part of the Japanese voice cast since they joined the voice cast in the first series and previous series respectively.
    • Takeshi Aono joins the Japanese voice cast in this series, taking over the role of the Fat Controller until the eighth series, following Kōhei Miyauchi’s death.
  • The first series in which Edward does not have any major roles in any of his appearances.
  • The first series in which Peter Sam does not speak in any of his appearances since his debut.
  • The first series in which Elsbridge does not appear.
  • The first series in which food items are transported in open wagons.
  • The first series to refer to Sudrian locations by their actual names instead of nicknames such as "the big station" or "the harbour".
  • The first series to feature Thomas' alarmed and jolly faces, Gordon's astonished face and Bertie's shocked face.
  • The first series to feature Henry's ill face and Gordon's sulky face since their appearances in the first series.
  • The first series to feature Percy's smug face, Gordon's shocked face and Duck's shocked face since their debuts in the second series.
  • The first series not dubbed in Ukrainian.
  • The first series dubbed by The Maidstone Studios.
  • The first series narrated by Kim Il for re-dub in South Korea.
  • The first series aired by EBS, Tooniverse and Daekyo Kids TV in South Korea.
  • The first series that released completely on VHS and DVD in South Korea.
  • The first series to feature stereo audio in Albania and for DVD in South Korea.
  • The first series to have two dubs until the twelfth series in South Korea but they had three dubs.
  • The first series that was not aired on television in Sweden.
  • The first series dubbed at "Studio Hamburg Synchron" in Germany. It was also the first series featuring Henning Stegelmann as the translator and dialogue director of the German dub.
  • The first series in which Aku Laitinen was credited in the intro instead of in the ending credits in the Finnish dub.
• According to an interview with David Mitton before his death in 2008, this series was supposed to be a showcase for Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
• This series features more songs than any other, at a total of ten.
• This was also the final series of many things:
  • The last series made by Gullane Entertainment under its original name The Britt Allcroft Company.
  • Britt Allcroft's final series as writer and producer.
  • David Mitton's final series as producer.
  • Angus Wright's last series as executive producer.
  • The last series to premiere in the UK on Cartoon Network. This is also the last time the franchise would debut on said network in an English-speaking country until Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go over 20 years later.
  • The last series filmed completely in 4:3 fullscreen. However, the first six episodes of the next series would also be filmed in 4:3, with some scenes being filmed in 16:9 widescreen.
  • The last series released on VHS in New Zealand, albeit incomplete.
  • The last series to feature BoCo.
  • The last series to be released in the 1990s, the twentieth century and the second millennium.
  • The last series shown first to run fully on American television until the eighth series. The sixth series would be released exclusively on home video in the United States until 2005 and the seventh series would run concurrently with the eighth series.
  • The last series shown in Germany, Latin America (not counting four sixth series episodes and two seventh series episodes) and Brazil until the eighth series.
  • The last series released by DVD Acadamy in South Korea.
  • The last series to have voice over English dubs in South Korea.
  • The last series to have two dubs in Poland.
  • The last series to have a railway consultant until the seventeenth series, as well as Annie and Clarabel speaking in more than one episode until the same series.
  • The last series to use the sound effects in Dolby Surround Sound for diesel engines, though the sound system is still used for steam engines, road vehicles, rolling stock and people.
  • The last series to have all its episodes released on VHS in the UK and Australia.
  • The last series before the release of Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
  • The last series narrated by Manfred Steffen in Germany.
  • The last series aired by TVP3 for original Polish dub in Poland.
  • The last series that had not released a music video completely on DVD in South Korea.
  • The last series to feature Thomas' second smiling face, James' duplicate happy face and Percy's original wincing, drowsy and smug faces.
  • The last series where Thomas' shocked face has its bucktooth.
  • In the UK dub, this series marks Stepney's final speaking role.
• This was also the only series of several things:
  • David Maidment's only series as railway consultant and writer.
  • The only series where Donald appears without Douglas, although the latter appears in music videos.
  • The only series not to feature Diesel since his introduction in the second series. Despite not appearing in any released episodes, Diesel does make a few appearances in music videos and a deleted shot from Cranky Bugs.
  • The only series in which BoCo, Derek, Caroline and Toad were voiced by Alec Baldwin in the US.
  • The only series in which Knapford does not appear (although it was going to appear in James and 'Super' E.D. before the episode was cancelled).
  • The only series to have Tetsu Inada, Moriya Endo and Naoki Kinoshita as part of the Japanese voice cast.
  • The only series to feature Kirk Ronan until All Engines Go.
  • The only series mixed in Dolby Surround.
  • The only series that was not released completely on VHS in New Zealand (the only two episodes that were not released on VHS in the country were Bye George! and Something in the Air).
  • The only series to feature Thomas' jolly face.
• Michael Angelis was not credited in the opening titles for the UK dub. However, he is credited as narrator in the Hindi dub despite the episodes being re-dubbed.
• In addition to the US dub, Alec Baldwin is credited in the opening titles for the Spanish and French dubs despite the episodes being re-dubbed.
• Korean DVD releases of this series from C4U Media and Adongmoonhak credit Michael Angelis as the narrator despite the episodes being re-dubbed.
• In the Vietnamese dub, Michael Angelis' dub can be heard in the background as a dubbing track was not used. Additionally, he is also credited as the narrator despite the episodes being re-dubbed.
• In Finland, all of the episodes were never released on home video. they were shown exclusively on television by MTV3 in 2009.
• This series was filmed in the same room that Tugs was filmed in.
• The Japanese video game Magical Adventure utilises specially shot footage from this series.
• According to a news article in the Daily Mirror, this series was planned to air on the BBC. Had this series aired on the BBC as initially planned, it would have been the first in the television series to do so.
• Eighteen sets of rushes from this series on hi-8 tape are currently in the possession of Twitter/YouTube user ThomasTankMerch.
• James' tender still had its fourth series black lining, as it has not been updated in the fifth series. It is visible in the episodes Cranky Bugs, Horrid Lorry, A Better View for Gordon, Gordon and the Gremlin, Put Upon Percy, Something in the Air, Thomas and the Rumours and beginnings of James and the Trouble with Trees, Baa! and Make Someone Happy.

Reference

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#01 Cranky Bugs	#10 Toby and the Flood	#19 Happy Ever After
#02 Horrid Lorry	#11 Haunted Henry	#20 Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday
#03 A Better View for Gordon	#12 Double Teething Troubles	#21 A Surprise for Percy
#04 Lady Hatt's Birthday Party	#13 Stepney Gets Lost	#22 Make Someone Happy
#05 James and the Trouble with Trees	#14 Toby's Discovery	#23 Busy Going Backwards
#06 Gordon and the Gremlin	#15 Something in the Air	#24 Duncan Gets Spooked
#07 Bye George!	#16 Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach	#25 Rusty and the Boulder
#08 Baa!	#17 Thomas and the Rumours	#26 Snow
#09 Put Upon Percy	#18 Oliver's Find	Cancelled: James and 'Super' E.D.

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