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

Also Shane, Aubrey & Aidans only appearances in a Sodor episode

Happy 6th anniversary!

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

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, Oliver, Max, Monty, Darcy, Brenda and Jenny Packard. As well as being Max and Montys final leading roles. This was-

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

On this day in 2010 "Toby and the Whistling Woods" premiered

This marked the final episode wrote by Louise Kramskoy

Happy 15th anniversary!

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

On this day in 2003 "The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop" premiered

This marked The Refreshment Lady's final speaking role as well as her only leading role

Happy 22nd anniversary!

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

On this day in 2002 "Thomas and the Jet Engine" premiered

This marked the 100th episode narrated by Michael Angelis

Happy 23rd anniversary!

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

Technically "Breakvan" has a death in it. But since the Breakvan was never said to have died I'm not counting it even though I personally believe its dead

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

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 as well as the only episode to have a death in it. This was also the final episode to have the idea-

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

Provided by David Maidment

Happy 27th anniversary!

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

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 as well as the only episode to have a death in it. This was also the final episode to have the idea-

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

On this day in 1986 "Percy and the Signal" and "Duck Takes Charge" premiered

"Duck Takes Charge" marked Ducks first appearance in the TVS as well as the first time a character speaks before the narrator

Happy 39th anniversary!

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

On this day in 1972 "Tramway Engines" was published

This marked the final book wrote by Revrend W Awdry as well as the final one illustrated by Guvnor and Peter Edwards
"Mavis" marked Mavis' first appearance
"Toby's Tightrope" marked Tobys first accident

Happy 53rd anniversary!

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

"Bulldog" marked Stanley's final appearance
"Sleeping Beauty" marked the final appearances of the Thin Clergyman and the Fat Clergyman. This was also the final appearances of Falcon/Sir Handel in his blue livery and Stuart/Peter Sam in his green livery

Happy 55th anniversary!

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

On this day in 1970 "Duke The Lost Engine" was published

"Granpuff" marked Duke and Stanley's first appearances (as well as Stanley's only speaking role.) As well as the first time Falcon/Sir Handel was seen in his blue livery & Stuart/Peter Sam was seen in his green livery-

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 2019 "Rangers of the Rails" premiered

This marked Aces first episodic appearance as well as Captains final appearance

Happy 6th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

As always for digital anniversaries I'll talk more about what they marked on their TV anniversaries ^^

This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 2014 "Long Lost Friend," "Last Train for Christmas," "Duncan the Humbug" and "The Perfect Gift" were released on digital

"Long Lost Friend" marked Gators final appearance

Happy 11th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 2010 "Charlie and Eddie" premiered

Happy 15th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 2003 "James and the Queen of Sodor" premiered on TV although it was first released pn home media on 6th October 2003

Happy 22nd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 2002 "Thomas, Percy and the Squeak" premiered

This marked Allicia Bottis first appearance

Happy 23rd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 1998 "Busy Going Backwards"

This marked Toads first accident

Happy 27th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 2d

As always with anniversaries like the digital ones I'll talk about what they marked on their actual TV anniversaries ^^

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 2015 "A Cranky Christmas," "Snow Place Like Home," "The Beast of Sodor," "Diesel's Ghostly Christmas Part 1" and "Diesel's Ghostly Christmas Part 2" were released on digital

Happy 10th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 2010 "Pingy Pongy Pick Up" premiered

Happy 15th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 2003 "What's the Matter With Henry?" Premiered

This marked the first episode wrote by George Tarry as well as the first episode name to have a question mark

Happy 22nd anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 1998 "Make Someone Happy" premiered

This marked Ms Kindleys final speaking role

Happy 27th anniversary!

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This Day In Thomas @thomashistory84.bsky.social · 3d

The first AEG special to feature Tess and Salty

Happy 2nd anniversary!

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