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I sure did as I used to watch the HiT era and Miller era seasons on them and they were in half hour blocks. Like they were 22 mins long with the HiT era for S9-12 had 2 episodes and a song in the middle. The Miller era S13-16 had 2 episodes and a song as well. But S8 had 3 episodes and a song in the middle. Before mid 2010 S8-12 were 28 mins long and had Learning Segments during the half hour blocks and had the Island of Sodor Intro and other things to keep the 28 min runtime. But from 2010 they were cut to 22 mins to allow more ads on the 2 channels.

Wilbert is officially a part of my Tomy layout and I couldn't be happier with him!

Because Percy had to be kept at the harbor to clean the porridge out of his mechanisms, Wilbert stopped by the Ffarquhar branch to help take over his work. Being a larger engine than Percy, Wilbert had no issue managing his trains and enjoyed exploring the branch line.

Wilbert's Theme by S.A. Music

Which accidents did you like to recreate with your Thomas the Tank Engine toys as children? For me, it was the one from Busy Going Backwards, a favorite episode from my childhood. I would assemble a TOMY set, acquire a bowl, fill it with water, add dirt and mud to simulate the scene, and then recreate the crash repeatedly with Toad.

Additions: Splashers, Smokebox and Smokebox Supports, Boiler, Funnel (white on inside like S1), and Dome

Made this a few years ago, finally wanted to share it.

My son plays with this Thomas every time at playgroup and loves it more than words can explain. He is devastated every time he has to leave it behind. I'm trying to find one of his own but have had no luck online. I have a photo of the writing on the bottom and am hoping somebody may know what it was specifically called or may even have one they'd be willing to sell to me so my son can have one of his own to cherish.

Amy help would be so greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Mine were Culdee & the Apple Orchard Cars, wooden Flying Scotsman, & Trackmaster Ben

Is it just me or does Oliver’s daring escape in the TV show (model & CGI) seem less impactful then in the books?

In the books Oliver is the 2nd to last standard gauge steamer that came to sodor so the statement of “there’s not many left” makes sense

The tv show on the other hand all kinds of standard gauge steam engines coming to sodor. Some even sticking around

Kinda makes Oliver running away seem unnecessarily risky doesn’t it?

How did they make the jam explode like that? Also I just found out it's actually sweet chili sauce.

I found my son this track on fb marketplace yesterday and I think the motor is shot. Anyone know how I can repair or replace this thing?

Finished this just this mornin, tried my best with the coaches, as well as the shrubbery. Dunno where this is on Sodor, but based it off the canal. Possibly the Kildane line given the hill he’s racing up. Tried making it at an unusual angle, as he’d realistically be racing up a 5% incline towards the branch’s terminus. A little before the electrification of the line.