On this day in 2008 "Ding-A-Ling" premiered on TV, although it was first released on dvd on 22nd October 2007 This marked Macs final episodic speaking role as well as the final appearance of James' Gauge 3 model in an episode. This was also the final model episode with no CGI-

On this day in 1950 "Troublesome Engines" was published "Trouble In the Shed" marked Percys first appearance as well as the Workshop Engines only appearance "Percy Runs Away" marked the Thin Clergymans first appearance as well as Percys first accident This also marked the-

On this day in 2008 "Sir Handel in Charge" premiered on TV, although it was first released on dvd 22nd October 2007 This marked Sir Handels final leading role Happy 18th anniversary!

On this day in 2008 "Duncan Does It All" premiered on TV although, it was first released on dvd on 22nd October 2007 This marked the only episode to feature Annie and Clarabels Gauge 3 models Happy 18th anniversary!

On this day in 2015 "Emily Saves the World," "Timothy and the Rainbow Truck," "Marion and the Dinosaurs," "Samson At Your Service," "Samson Sent For Scrap" and "Millie and the Volcano" were released on dvd "Marion and The Dinosaurs" marked Samsons first appearance "Samson Sent-

On this day in 2008 "Wash Behind Your Buffers" premiered on TV but, it was first released on dvd on 22nd October 2007 This marked Madges final leading role as well as her & Elizabeths final episodic appearances. It was also the only episode where Elizabeth had a cameo role Happy 18th anniversary

On this day in 2022 "The Tiger Train" premiered This marked Yong Baos first AEG appearance and was the first time an episode from the original show was mentioned (that being "Yong Bao and the Tiger.") This was the final episode wrote by Brandon Violette Happy 4th anniversary

On this day in 2016 "No Help At All" and "Wild Water Rescue" premiered "No Help At All" marked Timothys final episodic appearance "Wild Water Rescue" marked the final episode of season 19. It was also the last episode to feature music composed by Robert Hartshorne and was-

On this day in 2008 "Cool Truckings" premiered on TV although it was first released on dvd on 22nd October 2007 Happy 18th anniversary!

On this day in 2010 "Tobys New Whistle," "Thomas and the Runaway Kite," "The Biggest Present Of All" and "Buzzy Bees" were released theatrically Happy 16th anniversary!

On this day in 2008 "Skarloey Storms Through" premiered on TV although it was first released 22nd October 2007 on dvd This marked the final episode wrote by Neil Richards Happy 18th anniversary!

Ok correction here... Gordons winch first appeared in "Percy Runs Away" so sorry about that mistake I completely forgot about it

On this day in 1985 "Off the Rails" and "Down the Mine" premiered "Off the Rails" marked Gordons first accident "Down the Mine" marked the first appearance of Gordons winch, while also being the final appearance of the old coaches Happy 41st anniversary!

Unfortunately, theres no more anniversaries again for a few days now :( I'll see you all again on Thursday when we'll have the start of a week and a half of anniversaries... see you all then ^^

On this day in 1995 "Rusty To The Rescue" and "Thomas and Stepney" premiered "Rusty To The Rescue" marked Stepney and Class 40s first appearances. It was also the only time a Narrow gauge engine travelled to the Other Railway Happy 31st anniversary!

Unfortunately theres no more anniversaries for a few days but there's more again on Sunday so I'll see you all then ^^

On this day in 1962 "Gallant Old Engine" was published "Special Funnel" marked the first appearance of Peter Sam with his special Funnel "Steam Roller" marked George's first appearance "Passengers and Polish" marked Nancys first appearance "Gallant Old Engine" marked Rheneas'-

On this day in 1959 "The Little Old Engine" was published "Trucks!" Marked Rustys first appearance as well as the first time Sir Handel and Peter Sam have Buffers. It also marked Peter Sams first accident. "Home At Last" marked the first appearances of Duncan, Ada, Jane, Mabel-

On this day in 1956 "Percy The Small Engine" was published "Duck Takes Charge" marked the first appearances of Duck and Sir Topham Hatt II "Percy and Harold" marked Harolds first appearance This also marked the first book to feature Percy in each story as well as being the-

And with that all of 2025s anniversaries are complete. What a journey and i cant wait to do it all again in 2026 Happy new Year all ❤️

On this day in 1949 "Tank Engine Thomas Again" was published "Thomas and the Guard" marked Annie and Clarabels first speaking roles "Thomas, Terence and the Snow" marked Terence and Farmer Finneys first appearances "Thomas and Bertie" marked Berties first appearance This was-

Well here we are... just one more anniversary to go tomorrow then thats all the anniversaries of 2025 done... thats so weird to think about Thank you for all the support this year ❤️

On this day in 1991 "Thomas and the UK Trip" premiered This marked the only special wrote by Taeko Sasamoto. It was also the only special directed and produced by Fuji Television Happy 34th anniversary!

Unfortunately theres no more anniversaries for a few days so I'll see you all again Tuesday with the last few anniversaries of 2025 ^^

On this day in 2015 "The Beast of Sodor" premiered on TV although it was first released on digital on 13th October 2015 This marked the first episode wrote by Becky Overton and was the only time Rosie had a snowplough Happy 10th anniversary!

On this day in 1991 "Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 This marked Trevors final leading role Happy 34th anniversary!

On this day in 1991 "Time For Trouble" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 Happy 34th anniversary!

On this day in 1991 "Mavis" and "Toby's Tightrope" premiered on TV although they were first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 "Mavis" marked Mavis' first appearance "Toby's Tightrope" marked Tobys first accident Happy 34th anniversary!

On this day in 1984 "Dirty Objects" and "Thomas' Christmas Party" premiered "Dirty Objects" marked James' first on screen accident as well as the first time an engine was covered in tar "Thomas' Christmas Party" marked Mrs Kindleys first speaking role, the S1 finale as well as-

On this day in 1991 "A Scarf For Percy" premiered on TV although, it was first released on 11th November 1991 on VHS This marked the first episode of S3 as well as the first episode to premiere on VHS before TV. This was also the first premiere episode to have Henry, James and-

On this day in 2015 "Diesel's Ghostly Christmas" premiered although it was first released 13th October 2015 on digital This marked the first double length episode as well as Scruffs final episodic speaking role Happy 10th anniversary!

On this day in 1991 "Donald’s Duck" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991. This marked Dillys only appearance. It was also the first episode to have Donald speak but Douglas just cameo Happy 34th anniversary!

Unfortunately theres no anniversaries tomorrow :( but then theres a few in the days leading up to Christmas 👀

On this day in 2015 "Snow Place Like Home" premiered on TV although, it was first released on digital on 13th October 2015 This marked Kevins final leading role as well as the only time a narrow gauge engine wore a snowplough (that being Victor) Happy 10th anniversary

On this day in 2015 "A Cranky Christmas" and "Den and Dart" premiered on TV. Although, "A Cranky Christmas" was first released 13th October 2015 on Digital while "Den And Dart" was first released 10th October 2015 on Digital "Den and Dart" marked the first episode to be-

On this day in 1991 "Thomas, Percy and the Post Train" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 This marked Jeremiah Joblings final speaking role Happy 34th anniversary!

Unfortunately theres no anniversaries tomorrow but I'll be back Saturday with more anniversaries ^^ see you all Saturday

On this day in 2017 "Confused Coaches" premiered on TV although it was first released on digital on 3rd October 2017 This marked the final episode of S21 as well as the final episode before the BWBA rebrand. This was Spencer's final leading role as well as the only time he had-

On this day in 2014 "Last Train for Christmas" premiered on TV although it was first released on digital on 14th October 2014 This marked Santa's only CGI appearance as well as his final appearance, while also being the Slip Coaches final speaking roles. It was also Connors-

On this day in 1995 "Paint Pots and Queens" and "Special Attraction" premiered on TV. However, "Paint Pots and Queens" was first released on VHS on 1st July 1995, while "Special Attraction" was first released on VHS on 3rd July 1995 "Paint Pots and Queens" marked the first-

On this day in 1991 "Thomas Gets Bumped" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 This marked the first episode to be adapted from one of Andrew Brenners magazine stories. This was also the first not to be adapted from an Awdry story Happy 34th anniversary!

On this day in 1984 "Toby and the Stout Gentleman" and "Thomas In Trouble" premiered "Toby and the Stout Gentleman" marked Toby, Henrietta, Lady Hatt & Bridget Hatts first appearances while also being Stephen Hatts first speaking role. This was also the first time an engine-

On this day in 2014 "Duncan the Humbug" & "The Perfect Gift" premiered on TV although they were both first released on digital on 14th October 2014 "Duncan the Humbug" marked Duncans final leading role as well as the final time a narrow gauge engine had a leading role. It also-

On this day in 1991 "Diesel Does It Again" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 Happy 34th anniversary!

On this day in 1986 "Woolly Bear" and "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree" premiered "Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree" marked Santa's first appearance as well as his only model series appearance. It also marked BoCo & Harolds first cameo roles, while also being the S2-

On this day in 2016 "Love Me Tender" premiered on TV although it was first released on digital on 4th October 2016 This marked the only CGI episode to exclusively use characters from the RWS Happy 9th anniversary!

On this day in 1991 "Henry's Forest" premiered on TV although it was first released on VHS on 11th November 1991 Happy 34th anniversary!

On this day in 2016 "The Railcar and the Coaches" premiered on TV although it was first released on digital on 4th October 2016 This marked the only time Daisy pulled rolling stock and was the only time Diesel or Daisy pulled Annie and Clarabel. This was also the only time-

Unfortunately, theres no anniversaries tomorrow but I'll be back Monday with more See you all then ^^

On this day in 2015 "The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead" and "Phillip To The Rescue" premiered "The Little Engine Who Raced Ahead" marked Phillips first appearance and first leading role "Phillip To the Rescue" marked Rosies final episodic appearance in her pink livery Happy 10th anniversary