Thomas & Friends series 7

Thomas and Friends (previously known as Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends) is a children's television series about the engines and other characters working on the railways of the Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series of books written by Rev. W. Awdry.

This article lists and details episodes from the seventh season of this series, which was first broadcast in 2003. This season was narrated by Michael Angelis, although he and Michael Brandon have narrated the episodes for American audiences.

Episodes

#	Title	Original Airdate
157	"Emily's New Coaches"	4 October , 2003
A new engine named Emily arrives and uses Annie and Clarabel. This makes Thomas cross, and he and the other engines make Emily feel rather unwelcomed.
158	"Percy Gets it Right"	6 October , 2003
Percy warns everyone that a landslide might occur, but everyone is too busy to listen to him. However, Thomas is the victim of his ignorance as he passes that spot.
159	"Bill, Ben and Fergus"	7 October , 2003
Fergus tries to help Bill and Ben at the quarry, but they find him bossy. They ignore his warning to take care with the noisy rock crusher, which leads to a rockslide.
160	"The Old Bridge""	11 October , 2003
Skarloey nearly falls off a wooden bridge, scaring him from passing it again. Rheneas takes over his duty to cross it, but he'll have to pluck up courage when his friend is in danger.
161	"Edward's Brass Band"	13 October , 2003
An accident prevents Edward from getting to take the brass band. But when he's finally repaired, Bertie (his substitute) gets stuck in the mud.
162	"What's the Matter with Henry?"	15 October , 2003
Thomas and Percy don't believe that Henry is really feeling ill today. Luckily, Emily cares for her friend and helps solve what's hurting him.
163	"James and the Queen of Sodor"	20 October , 2003
Boastful James takes the opportunity to be grand by taking the "Queen of Sodor". But it turns out that this queen is in fact the name of a smelly barge.
164	"The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop""	22 October , 2003
Peter Sam is given the assignment of helping the Refreshment Lady choose a new location for a tea shop. But she only wishes to have a stand in each place...
165	"The Spotless Record"	24 October , 2003
Thomas plays a trick on Arthur, who has never been naughty or in an accident, by telling him to keep the trucks in order. But the trucks - and Thomas - ruin his spotless record.
166	"Toby's Windmill""	5 November, 2003
Toby accidentally causes trouble at his favourite windmill. To make matters worse, a storm destroys it. Toby wants to make up for his mistake by fixing it.
167	"Bad Day at Castle Loch"	10 November, 2003
While Donald and Douglas are pleased about Lord Callon's castle re-opening, they aren't too excited when they encounter something spooky that night during a trip.
168	"Rheneas and the Roller Coaster"	13 November, 2003
Rheneas wants to show the children a really special sight, but doesn't think anything around is good enough. Meanwhile, he stumbles onto a twisty and unsafe track...
169	"Salty's Stormy Tale"	15 November, 2003
Salty is hurt when he hears Thomas and Percy making fun of him. But that night, being the clever diesel he is, he stops what could've been a terrible shipwreck.
170	"Snow Engine"	19 November, 2003
Oliver detests snow, but Toad loves it. Oliver's grumpy mood leads him straight into being the new face of a snowman. He has to now spend the night in the stuff...
171	"Something Fishy"	20 November, 2003
Arthur is disappointed when the new line at the Fishing Village is given to Thomas - who hates fish. But Thomas' attitude leaves him in a mess only Arthur can help with.
172	"The Runaway Elephant"	23 November, 2003
Duncan wants to finish first, and ignores instructions to go slowly with the elephant statue. He regrets leaving without the brake van when the statue pulls him along the line.
173	"Peace and Quiet"	24 November, 2003
New engine Murdoch only wants some peace and quiet, which is something that's hard to find on a railway. The next day, he runs into a flock of noisy sheep on the line.
174	"Fergus Breaks the Rules""	26 November, 2003
Diesel tricks Fergus into going to a new job at the Smelter's, even though he's considered the pride of the Cement Works. But Fergus wants to follow the rules at any price.
175	"Bulgy Rides Again"	29 November, 2003
Bulgy is given a second chance at being a bus. But the hens still want him as their henhouse. They sneak back onboard and cause trouble the next day.
176	"Harold and the Flying Horse"	1 December , 2003
As Harold is on duty, Percy hears a story about Pegasus, the flying horse that will give rides at the fete. Percy and Harold both see the horse and help the fete when it gets stuck in a ditch.
177	"The Grand Opening"	6 December , 2003
Skarloey is upset about being late. Meanwhile, the hot air balloon the Fat Controller is on loses air. Luckily, Skarloey spots them and helps on his way to the grand opening.
178	"Best Dressed Engine"	9 December , 2003
Gordon scoffs as the other engines decorate themselves for May Day. But Gordon's cross mood leaves him with a banner strung across his boiler by mistake, causing trouble on his journey.
179	"Gordon and Spencer"	19 December , 2003
Gordon is jealous of Spencer, the world's fastest steam engine. But Spencer runs out of water on Gordon's Hill, making him the one in disgrace.
180	"Not So Hasty Puddings""	24 December , 2003
Thomas is jealous when Elizabeth is given the task of shipping Christmas puddings. But she slips on the icy roads, so Thomas has to help after all.
181	"Trusty Rusty"	26 December , 2003
Duncan ignores Rusty's warning about the old wooden bridge, for being "only a diesel". But Duncan runs out of coal on the bridge - just as it starts to fall...
182	"Three Cheers for Thomas""	31 December , 2003
To feel important, Thomas agrees to race Bertie. But during his competition, the load of medals for the children's competition needs to be delivered, and Thomas needs to do this job.

Characters Introduced

• Emily (Emily's New Coaches)
• Fergus (Bill, Ben and Fergus)
• Arthur (The Spotless Record)
• Murdoch (Peace and Quiet)
• Spencer (Gordon and Spencer)
• Lord Callan (Bad Day at Castle Loch)
• Sodor Brass Band (Edward's Brass Band)
• The Miller (Toby's Windmill)
• Duke and Duchess of Boxford (Gordon and Spencer)
• Pegasus the Cart Horse (Harold and the Flying Horse)

Notes

• This season was the last to use the original Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune.
• This season was the last to have music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell.
• The British version of this season uses the original Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune and has music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell.
• Since the last of Season 7 episodes, the background music from this season has been revised to the post-Season 7 music for American releases although a few on Videos where released with music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell.
• The Japanese and Korean versions of this season use the original Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune and have music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell, just like the British version.
• The first female steam engine is introduced to the series (Emily).
• This was the last season to use Nameplates Ending and 35mm film.
• This season was the last to be directed by David Mitton.
• This is Alec Baldwin's third season to narrate Thomas the Tank Engine.
• This is the only season to feature Fergus.
• This season features the last appearances of Duck, Oliver, Toad, Terence, Duke, and Stepney.

Featured Characters

• Thomas
• Edward
• Henry
• Gordon
• James
• Percy
• Toby
• Duck (non-speaking role)
• Donald and Douglas
• Oliver
• Bertie
• Harold
• Toad
• Annie and Clarabel
• Bill and Ben
• Mavis
• Salty
• Harvey
• Diesel
• Duke (stock footage cameo)
• Skarloey
• Rheneas
• Peter Sam
• Rusty
• Duncan
• Trevor(non-speaking role)
• Emily
• Fergus
• Arthur
• Murdoch
• Spencer
• Stepney (Cameo only)
• Butch (Cameo only)
• Cranky
• George (Cameo only)
• 'Arry and Bert
• Terence (Cameo only)
• Bulgy
• Elizabeth
• Tiger Moth (Cameo only)
• The Fat Controller