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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

On this day in 2018 "Kangaroo Christmas" premiered on TV although, it was first released on dvd on 24th September 2018. This marked Islas first appearance. Madeline also made her only appearance here. This was the only international Christmas episode Happy 8th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

All made their only appearances in a season finale here. While, Cranky, Emily and Lady Hatt all made their first appearances in a season finale. Allicia Botti also had her first cameo role here Happy 22nd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

On this day in 2004 "Too Hot For Thomas" and "Percy and the Magic Carpet" premiered on TV although, they were first released on home media on 21st September 2004. "Percy and the Magic Carpet" marked the final episode of season 8. Arry, Bert, Murdoch, Caroline and Allicia Botti-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

On this day in 2002 "Edward The Very Useful Engine" premiered This marked the only episode wrote solely by David Mitton Happy 24th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

On this day in 1998 "Rusty and The Boulder" premiered on TV although, it was first released on VHS on 5th October 1998 This marked Thumper and Boulders only appearances. George had his first cameo role here. Skarloey and Rheneas had their first accidents here as well-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

The narrator broke the 4th wall too. "Edward, Gordon and Henry" marked the first episode not to feature Thomas. It was also the first episode to use stock footage Happy 42nd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 9h

On this day in 1984 "The Sad Story of Henry" and "Edward, Gordon and Henry" premiered "The Sad Story of Henry" marked Mrs Kyndleys first appearance. It was also Henry and Sir Topham Hatts first speaking roles. Henry had his first leading role here too. This was the first time-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

CORRECTION: 100TH EPISODE NARRATED BY MICHAEL ANGELIS Apologies for the typo ^^

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Final accident here. This was the only Sodor episode to feature Shane, Aubrey and Aiden. It was Belles final cameo role. Aubrey and Aiden also had their only cameo roles here Happy 7th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 2019 "Deep Trouble" premiered on TV although, it was first released on dvd on 7th October 2019. This marked the final appearances of Jack, Alfie, Max, Monty, Oliver, Darcy, Brenda and Miss Jenny. Max and Monty had their final leading roles here. Monty also his-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 2010 "Toby and the Whistling Woods" premiered This marked the last episode wrote by Louise Kramskoy Happy 16th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Their first appearances in a season finale here. But the Refreshment Lady had her final appearance in a season finale. This was the last episode to use Skarloeys small scale model. It was also the final episode with Jocelyn Stevenson as executive producer Happy 20th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 2006 "James The Second Best" and "Thomas and Skarloeys Big Day Out" premiered "James The Second Best" marked the final appearance of the faceless Horrid Lorries. "Thomas and Skarloeys Big Day Out" marked the final episode of season 10. Mr Percival and Rocky had-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 2004 "James Goes Too Far" and "Chickens To School" premiered on TV. Although, "James Goes Too Far" was first released on home media on 21st September 2004 Happy 22nd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 2002 "Thomas the Jet Engine" premiered This marked the 100th episode wrote by Michael Angelis Happy 24th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

You could argue, the Spiteful Brakevan was the first death but, since their death was never confirmed it doesnt count. Although, yeah I'm pretty sure the Spiteful Brakevan did die

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 1998 "Duncan Gets Spooked" premiered on TV although, it was first released on VHS on 5th October 1998. This marked the only appearance of Rustys Ghost Engine. It was the only episode with an on screen death. This was the final story idea by David Maidment Happy 28th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 1986 "Percy and the Signal" and "Duck Takes Charge" premiered "Duck Takes Charge" marked Ducks first appearance. It was also the first episode to have a character speak before the narrator Happy 40th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

By Gunvor and Peter Edwards. It was the final book to receive narration by Willie Rushton. Happy 54th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 1972 "Tramway Engines" was published "Ghost Train" marked Daisys first cameo role. It was also Sam the Farmer's only appearance. "Mavis" marked Mavis' only appearance. This was also the final book to be wrote by Wilbert Awdry. It was the last book illustrated-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Was the only book to feature Duke, Peter Sam and Sir Handel in all 4 stories. It was also the only book to have a title drop in each story Happy 56th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Clergyman, Sir Robert Norramby and Sir Handel Brown II's final appearances. It was also the final time Sir Handel was referred to as Falcon and Peter Sam was referred to as Stuart. This was the last story to have Falcon in his blue livery and Stuart in his green livery. This-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

First appearance in his blue livery, while also being Stuarts only appearance in his green livery. "Bulldog" marked Stanleys final appearance and only cameo role. It was also the Mid Sodor Railway Managers only appearance. "Sleeping Beauty" marked the Thin Clergyman, The Fat-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On this day in 1970 "Duke The Lost Engine" was published "Granpuff" marked Duke and Stanleys first appearances. It was also Stanleys only speaking role. This was the first time Sir Handel was referred to as Falcon and Peter Sam was referred to as Stuart. It was also Falcons-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 2019 "Rangers of the Rails" premiered This marked Aces first episodic appearance and only cameo role. It was also the Troublesome tankers final appearance. Happy 7th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

As always I'll talk more about what each of these episodes marked on their TV anniversaries :)

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Father Christmas' last overall appearance. "The Perfect Gift" marked Tom Tippers first CGI appearance Happy 12th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 2014 "Long Lost Friend," "Last Train For Christmas," "Duncan the Humbug" and "The Perfect Gift" were released digitally. "Long Lost Friend" marked Gators final appearance." "Last Train For Christmas" marked Father Christmas' only appearance in CGI. It was also-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 2010 "Charlie and Eddie" premiered Happy 16th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 2004 "Halloween" and "You Can Do It, Toby!" Premiered on TV. Although, "You Can Do It, Toby!" Was first released on home media on 15th June 2004. "Halloween" marked the only appearance of the Halloween Engine. It was also the final episode wrote by Dave Ingham Happy 22nd anniversary

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 2002 "Thomas, Percy and the Squeak" premiered This marked Allicia Bottis first appearance Happy 24th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

On this day in 1998 "Busy Going Backwards" premiered This marked Toads only accident. The Troublesome Vans also made their first cameo role here Happy 28th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

As always I'll talk more about what each episode marked on their tv anniversaries :)

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

On this day in 2015 "A Cranky Christmas," "Snow Place Like Home," "The Beast Of Sodor" and "Diesel's Ghostly Christmas" were released digitally Happy 11th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

On this day in 2010 "Pingy Pongy Pick Up" premiered This marked Duchess of Boxfords first appearance without the Duke of Boxford Happy 16th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

From season 4) Happy 22nd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

On this day in 2004 "Fish" and "Emily's Adventure" premiered on TV. Although, "Emily's Adventure" was first released on 15th June 2004 on home media. "Fish" marked Saltys first accident. It was also the first episode to share a name with another episode (that being the one-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

On this day in 1998 "Make Someone Happy" premiered This marked Mrs Kyndleys final speaking role. It was also the final appearance of Faceless Bulstrode Happy 28th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The first special to be released early to YouTube (and the only one for AEG.) Happy 3rd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Feature Gordon. It was the first AEG special not to feature Emily, Kana, the Troublesome trucks or Sir Topham Hatt. This was the only Special wrote by Niki Lytton as well as the final production wrote by her. This was the final AEG production to be dubbed in German This was-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this day in 2023 "The Great Bubbly Build" was released on YouTube This marked Saltys first appearance in an AEG special. This was also Tess' only appearance in a special. Cranky had his final speaking role in an AEG special here too. This was the only AEG special not to-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this day in 2019 "Lorenzo's Solo" premiered on TV although, it was first released theatrically on 7th July 2019 This marked the only appearance of Dame Bella Canto. It was also Lorenzo's only leading role Happy 7th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

As always I'll talk more about what each episode marked on their TV anniversaries :)

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this day in 2010 "James in the Dark" premiered on TV. But, "Merry Winter Wish," "Thomas' Snowman Party," "Merry Misty Island" and "Henry's Magic Box" were also released on dvd. "Henry's Magic Box" marked the finale of season 14 Happy 16th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

On this day on 1998 "A Surprise For Percy" premiered on TV although, it was first released on VHS on 5th October 1998 Happy 28th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On this day in 2021 "Nia's Balloon Blunder" premiered This marked Kenjis first cameo role. It was also the first episode wrote by Patrick Rieger. This was the first AEG episode with Nias name in the title Happy 5th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On this day in 2010 Series 14 began with the premiere of "Thomas' Tall Friend." This marked Hiro and Farmer McColls first appearances in a season premiere. Stanley had his only appearance in a season premiere here. This was Hiros first cameo role Happy 16th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

On this day in 2002 "Toby Had A Little Lamb" premiered This marked Farmer McColls first appearance. It was also the 150th episode of the TVS Happy 24th anniversary!

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