Sodor Airport is the main airport on the Island of Sodor and the home of Jeremy. It is located south-east of Maron. A station for the North Western Railway is located alongside the airport.
History
The airport was built in the special Calling All Engines! Its construction was delayed by fighting between the steam and diesel engines. Thomas later convinced the steam and diesel engines to work together to complete the airport in time for the first aeroplane to land.
Not long before the plane was due to arrive, Thomas was shunting some trucks into the siding, but they derailed due to buckled rails and knocked down the water tower, causing the runway concrete to crack. Fortunately, Thomas was able to solve the problem by enlisting the help of George to tarmac over the cracked runway and Diesel 10 to help move away the wreckage of the water tower. The water tower was later reconstructed following the incident.
Non-Rail Vehicles
Aircraft
Tractors
Staff
Appearances
Thomas & Friends
Specials
Learning Segments
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Magazine Stories
Books
My Thomas Story Library
Engine Adventures
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Trivia
- Though the airport first debuted in the television series starting with the 2005 special Calling All Engines!, it had previously appeared in the 2004 magazine story Holiday Hat.
- Contrary to the 2014 map of Sodor by former Railway Consultant Sam Wilkinson, several maps depict the airport as being south of Kellsthorpe Road, often on a branch line of its own.
- When the airport was built in Calling All Engines! there were seven railway tracks passing it and several sidings. However, from the tenth series onwards, there are only three tracks, and a platform was also added.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway (discontinued; re-introduced, 2017)
- Wood (Busy Island Set; discontinued)
- Take-Along (discontinued)
- Motor Road and Rail (discontinued)
- TrackMaster (discontinued)
- Capsule Plarail (normal and attached Jeremy)
Station Guide
Sam Wilkinson Map
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Maron | The Main Line Loop | Killaban |