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{{Movie|title1 = Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown|image1 = Sodor'sUltimateRailwayShowdownPromo3.png|row1 = [[Andrew Brenner]]|row2 = [[David Stoten]]|row_3 = [[Ian McCue]]|composer = Robert Hartshorne<br />Peter Hartshorne<br />[[Chris Renshaw]]|narrator = [[Mark Moraghan]]|distributor = Mattel Television (UK/US)<br />Jam Filled Toronto (UK/US)<br />Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (US)|released = 2020}}
  
{{Movie|title1 = Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown|image1 = Sodor'sUltimateRailwayShowdownPromo3.png|row1 = [[Andrew Brenner]]|row2 = [[David Stoten]]|row_3 = [[Ian McCue]]|composer = Robert Hartshorne<br />Peter Hartshorne<br />[[Chris Renshaw]]|narrator = [[Mark Moraghan]]|distributor = Mattel Television (UK/US)<br />Jam Filled Toronto (UK/US)<br />Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (US)|released = 2020}}
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'''Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown''' is an upcoming special based on ''Thomas & Friends''. Featuring the voices of [[John Hasler]] and [[Joseph May]] as [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] in the UK and US respectively, it also stars the recurring voices of [[Kerry Shale]], [[Keith Wickham]], [[Rob Rackstraw]], [[Nigel Pilkington]], [[Christopher Ragland]], [[Yvonne Grundy]], [[Rachael Miller]], [[Jules de Jongh]], [[Teresa Gallagher]], [[Rasmus Hardiker]], [[Mike Grady]], [[Dominique Moore]], [[Matt Wilkinson]], [[Glenn Wrage]], [[Steven Kynman]], [[Tim Whitnall]], [[David Menkin]] and [[Bob Golding]], with [[Mark Moraghan]] narrating the special since 2017's ''Journey Beyond Sodor''. The special was made to celebrate the 75th anniversary of ''The Railway Series'', and it's dedicated to the memory of [[Michael Angelis]], the series' former UK narrator (1991-2012).
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'''Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown''' is an upcoming special based on ''Thomas & Friends''. Featuring the voices of [[John Hasler]] and [[Joseph May]] as [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] in the UK and US respectively, it also stars the recurring voices of [[Kerry Shale]], [[Keith Wickham]], [[Rob Rackstraw]], [[Nigel Pilkington]], [[Christopher Ragland]], [[Yvonne Grundy]], [[Rachael Miller]], [[Jules de Jongh]], [[Teresa Gallagher]], [[Rasmus Hardiker]], [[Mike Grady]], [[Matt Wilkinson]], [[Glenn Wrage]], [[Steven Kynman]], [[Tim Whitnall]], [[David Menkin]] and [[Bob Golding]], with [[Mark Moraghan]] narrating the special since 2017's ''Journey Beyond Sodor''. The special was made to celebrate the 75th anniversary of ''The Railway Series'', and it's dedicated to the memory of [[Michael Angelis]], the series' former UK narrator (1991-2012).
   
 
It received positive reviews from critics and fans, who lauded the emotional weight of the story, voice cast and direction, but criticized the relying on previous ''Thomas'' films and animation.
  
It received positive reviews from critics and fans, who lauded the emotional weight of the story, voice cast and direction, but criticized the relying on previous ''Thomas'' films and animation.
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Sir Robert Norramby, alongside Stephen, await the arrival of Spencer. Before going to Ulfstead Castle, Thomas senses trouble that's near the Mainland. Although Cranky ignores the engine's warning, Thomas, Percy, Nia and James take their row of trucks to Norramby. Meanwhile, Merlin, not knowing any other engines to help, rushes to Sodor to meet Edward and Henry, who soon explains Diesel 10's attack. At night, returning to the Dieselworks, Diesel plots to threaten the engines by slowing down their time of jobs, which hesitates Philip, but Bulgy is impressed by this, while driving by.
  
Sir Robert Norramby, alongside Stephen, await the arrival of Spencer. Before going to Ulfstead Castle, Thomas senses trouble that's near the Mainland. Although Cranky ignores the engine's warning, Thomas, Percy, Nia and James take their row of trucks to Norramby. Meanwhile, Merlin, not knowing any other engines to help, rushes to Sodor to meet Edward and Henry, who soon explains Diesel 10's attack. At night, returning to the Dieselworks, Diesel plots to threaten the engines by slowing down their time of jobs, which hesitates Philip, but Bulgy is impressed by this, while driving by.
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Later in the morning, Sir Topham Hatt and Lady Hatt are soon taken to a summerhouse during their holiday by Hugo. Spencer soon approaches into a station to take good coaches, which gets Gordon irritated by this.
  
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At the Dieselworks, Diesel 10 devises a new plan to take over the railways, including Thomas' branch line. He fetches Den, Dart, Diesel and Paxton to investigate Thomas.
  
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Not thinking things though, Thomas immediately rushes to the steelworks without telling his friends. With the diesels in toe, Thomas soon finds himself trapped
  
   
 
== Characters ==
  
== Characters ==
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* [[James]]
  
* [[James]]
 
* [[Percy]]
  
* [[Percy]]
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* [[Toby]]
 
* [[Duck]]
  
* [[Duck]]
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* [[Donald and Douglas]]
  
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* [[Oliver]]
  
 
* [[Emily]]
  
* [[Emily]]
 
* [[Flying Scotsman]]
  
* [[Flying Scotsman]]
 
* [[Bill and Ben]]
  
* [[Bill and Ben]]
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* [[Stanley]]
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* [[Rosie]]
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* [[Charlie]]
  
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* [[Scruff]]
  
 
* [[Belle]]
  
* [[Belle]]
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* [[Stephen]]
  
 
* [[Porter]]
  
* [[Porter]]
 
* [[Timothy]]
  
* [[Timothy]]
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* [[Diesel]]
  
* [[Diesel]]
 
* [[Daisy]]
  
* [[Daisy]]
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* [[Diesel 10]]
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* [[Mavis]]
 
* [[Salty]]
  
* [[Salty]]
 
* [[Den]]
  
* [[Den]]
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* [[Philip]]
  
* [[Philip]]
 
* [[Frankie]]
  
* [[Frankie]]
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* [[Flynn]]
  
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* [[Stafford]]
  
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* [[Skarloey]]
  
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* [[Sir Handel]]
  
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* [[Peter Sam]]
  
 
* [[Victor]]
  
* [[Victor]]
 
* [[Mike]]
  
* [[Mike]]
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* [[Bulgy]]
  
* [[Bulgy]]
 
* [[Kevin]]
  
* [[Kevin]]
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* [[Skiff]]
 
* [[Cranky]]
  
* [[Cranky]]
 
* [[Beresford]]
  
* [[Beresford]]
 
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
  
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
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* [[Lady Hatt]]
  
 
* [[Jem Cole]]
  
* [[Jem Cole]]
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* [[Dowager Hatt]]
  
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* [[Mr. Percival]]
  
 
* [[Sir Robert Norramby]]
  
* [[Sir Robert Norramby]]
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* [[Fergus Duncan]]
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* [[Toby]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
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* [[Willie]]
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* [[Rosie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
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* [[Captain Joe]]
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* [[Mavis]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
  ⚫
* [[Donald and Douglas]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Oliver]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  ⚫
* [[Stanley]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  ⚫
* [[Charlie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Stephen]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Stafford]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [['Arry and Bert]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [['Arry and Bert]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Rheneas]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Millie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Rusty]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
 
* [[Henrietta]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Henrietta]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Toad]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Toad]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Harold]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Harold]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Captain]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Captain]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Bertie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
 
* [[Butch]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Butch]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Big Mickey]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Big Mickey]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Carly]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Carly]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Owen]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[The Thin Clergyman]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Merrick]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
 
* [[The Fat Clergyman]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[The Fat Clergyman]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[The Grumpy Passenger]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[The Grumpy Passenger]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Farmer McColl]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Farmer McColl]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Farmer Trotter]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Farmer Trotter]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Lady Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Bridget Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Bridget Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Tom Tipper]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Tom Tipper]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Dowager Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Willie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Willie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[The Mayor of Sodor]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[The Mayor of Sodor]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Captain Joe]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
 
* [[Lord Callan]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Lord Callan]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Mr. Percival]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Mr. Bubbles]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Mr. Bubbles]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Headkeeper Jack]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Headkeeper Jack]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Sodor Brass Band]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Sodor Brass Band]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants (<small>''cameo''</small>)
  
* Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Harvey]] (<small>''fantasy''</small>)
  
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* [[Alfie]] (<small>''fantasy''</small>)
  
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* [[Oliver (The Pack)|Oliver]] (<small>''fantasy''</small>)
  
 
* [[Ferdinand]] (<small>''portrait cameo''</small>)
  
* [[Ferdinand]] (<small>''portrait cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Spencer]] (<small>''mentioned''</small>)
  
* [[Spencer]] (<small>''mentioned''</small>)
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== Cast ==
  
== Cast ==
 
=== UK, AUS and NZ ===
  
=== UK, AUS and NZ ===
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* [[John Hasler]] as Thomas and Flynn
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* [[John Hasler]] as Thomas
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* [[Keith Wickham]] as Edward, Henry, Gordon, Salty, Den, Norman, Stafford, Skarloey, Sir Handel, Bert, Sir Topham Hatt, Dowager Hatt, Mr. Percival and some workmen
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* [[Keith Wickham]] as Edward, Henry, Gordon, Salty, Den, Norman, Bert and Sir Topham Hatt
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* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James and Donald
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* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James, Toby and Fergus Duncan
 
* [[Nigel Pilkington]] as Percy and Trevor
  
* [[Nigel Pilkington]] as Percy and Trevor
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* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Charlie, Porter, Dart, Paxton and Peter Sam
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* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Porter, Dart, Paxton and Willie
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* [[Joe Mills]] as Douglas and Oliver
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* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Emily, Belle, Mavis, Annie and Clarabel
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* [[Rufus Jones]] as Flying Scotsman
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* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Emily, Daisy, Annie, Clarabel and Lady Hatt
  
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* [[Rufus Jones]] as the Flying Scotsman
  
 
* [[Rasmus Hardiker]] as Bill and Philip
  
* [[Rasmus Hardiker]] as Bill and Philip
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* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Ben, Stanley, Diesel 10, Cranky and the dock manager
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* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Ben, Kevin, Cranky and Captain Joe
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* [[Kerry Shale]] as Scruff, Diesel and Kevin
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* [[Nicola Stapleton]] as Rosie
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* [[Rachael Miller]] as Belle and Rebecca
  
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* [[Bob Golding]] as Stephen and Sidney
  
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* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Marion and Lexi
  
 
* [[Tim Whitnall]] as Timothy and Mike
  
* [[Tim Whitnall]] as Timothy and Mike
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* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Marion and Lexi
 
* [[Darren Boyd]] as Theo
  
* [[Darren Boyd]] as Theo
 
* [[Jim Howick]] as Hurricane
  
* [[Jim Howick]] as Hurricane
 
* [[Hugh Bonneville]] as Merlin
  
* [[Hugh Bonneville]] as Merlin
 
* [[Yvonne Grundy]] as Nia
  
* [[Yvonne Grundy]] as Nia
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* [[Rachael Miller]] as Rebecca
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* [[Kerry Shale]] as Diesel
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* [[Tracy-Ann Oberman]] as Daisy
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* [[Bob Golding]] as Sidney
 
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
  
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
 
* [[David Bedella]] as Victor
  
* [[David Bedella]] as Victor
 
* [[Tom Stourton]] as Rex
  
* [[Tom Stourton]] as Rex
 
* [[Colin McFarlane]] as Bulgy and Beresford
  
* [[Colin McFarlane]] as Bulgy and Beresford
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* [[Jamie Campbell Bower]] as Skiff
 
* [[Christopher Ragland]] as Jem Cole
  
* [[Christopher Ragland]] as Jem Cole
 
* [[Mike Grady]] as Sir Robert Norramby
  
* [[Mike Grady]] as Sir Robert Norramby
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=== US and CAN ===
  
=== US and CAN ===
 
* [[Joseph May]] as Thomas
  
* [[Joseph May]] as Thomas
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* [[William Hope]] as Edward and the dock manager
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* [[William Hope]] as Edward
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* [[Kerry Shale]] as Henry, Gordon, Scruff, Diesel, Kevin and Mr. Percival
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* [[Kerry Shale]] as Henry, Gordon, Diesel and Kevin
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* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James, Donald and Norman
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* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James, Toby and Fergus Duncan
 
* [[Christopher Ragland]] as Percy, Trevor and Jem Cole
  
* [[Christopher Ragland]] as Percy, Trevor and Jem Cole
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* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Charlie, Porter, Dart, Paxton and Peter Sam
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* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Dart, Paxton and Willie
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* [[Joe Mills]] as Douglas and Oliver
  
 
* [[Jules de Jongh]] as Emily
  
* [[Jules de Jongh]] as Emily
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* [[Rufus Jones]] as the Flying Scotsman
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* [[Rufus Jones]] as Flying Scotsman
 
* [[Rasmus Hardiker]] as Bill and Philip
  
* [[Rasmus Hardiker]] as Bill and Philip
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* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Ben and Diesel 10
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* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Ben and Captain Joe
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* [[Nicola Stapleton]] as Rosie
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* [[Keith Wickham]] as Stanley, Salty, Den, Stafford, Skarloey, Sir Handel, Bert, Sir Topham Hatt, Dowager Hatt and some workmen
  
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* [[Rachael Miller]] as Belle and Rebecca
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* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Belle, Mavis, Annie and Clarabel
 
* [[David Menkin]] as Porter
  
* [[David Menkin]] as Porter
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* [[Bob Golding]] as Stephen and Sidney
  
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* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Marion and Lexi
  
 
* [[Tim Whitnall]] as Timothy and Mike
  
* [[Tim Whitnall]] as Timothy and Mike
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* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Marion and Lexi
 
* [[Darren Boyd]] as Theo
  
* [[Darren Boyd]] as Theo
 
* [[Jim Howick]] as Hurricane
  
* [[Jim Howick]] as Hurricane
 
* [[Hugh Bonneville]] as Merlin
  
* [[Hugh Bonneville]] as Merlin
 
* [[Yvonne Grundy]] as Nia
  
* [[Yvonne Grundy]] as Nia
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* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Daisy, Annie and Clarabel
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* [[Rachael Miller]] as Rebecca
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* [[Tracy-Ann Oberman]] as Daisy
  ⚫
* [[Keith Wickham]] as Salty, Den, Norman, Bert and Sir Topham Hatt
  ⚫
* [[Bob Golding]] as Sidney
 
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
  
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
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* [[John Hasler]] as Flynn
  
 
* [[David Bedella]] as Victor
  
* [[David Bedella]] as Victor
 
* [[Tom Stourton]] as Rex
  
* [[Tom Stourton]] as Rex
 
* [[Colin McFarlane]] as Bulgy and Beresford
  
* [[Colin McFarlane]] as Bulgy and Beresford
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* [[Jamie Campbell Bower]] as Skiff
 
* [[Glenn Wrage]] as Cranky
  
* [[Glenn Wrage]] as Cranky
 
* [[Mike Grady]] as Sir Robert Norramby
  
* [[Mike Grady]] as Sir Robert Norramby
   
 
== Songs ==
  
== Songs ==
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TBA
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* There's a Job for Everyone
  
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* Really Useful Engine
  
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* Night Train
  
   
 
== Gallery ==
  
== Gallery ==
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== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
 
[[File:ThankYouMichaelAngelis-SURS.png|250px|thumb]]
  
[[File:ThankYouMichaelAngelis-SURS.png|250px|thumb]]
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* This special marks the first appearances of Hugo, Lexi, Theo, Hurricane, Frankie, Timothy, Mavis, Stafford, Donald, Douglas, Charlie, Scruff, Whiff and Merlin since ''Journey Beyond Sodor'', ''Big World! Big Adventures!'', ''Counting on Nia'', ''The Case of the Missing Parts'' and ''Seeing Is Believing''.
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* This special marks the appearances of Lexi, Theo, Hurricane, Frankie, Timothy, Mavis, Stafford, Donald, Douglas, Charlie and Merlin since ''Journey Beyond Sodor'', ''Big World! Big Adventures!'', ''Counting on Nia'' and ''Seeing Is Believing''.
 
* The chase scene's theme is a restored variant of the chase in ''Thomas and the Magic Railroad''.
  
* The chase scene's theme is a restored variant of the chase in ''Thomas and the Magic Railroad''.
 
* The special is dedicated to the memory of former ''Thomas & Friends'' UK narrator [[Michael Angelis]], who passed away in May 2020.
  
* The special is dedicated to the memory of former ''Thomas & Friends'' UK narrator [[Michael Angelis]], who passed away in May 2020.
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* Hurricane and Frankie are fully redeemed after the Experimental Engines help them in ''Journey Beyond Sodor''.
  
* Hurricane and Frankie are fully redeemed after the Experimental Engines help them in ''Journey Beyond Sodor''.
 
* Glynn, Ryan, Vinnie, Hugo, Skiff, Judy and Jerome were all considered to appear, but were moved up towards the special's sequel.
  
* Glynn, Ryan, Vinnie, Hugo, Skiff, Judy and Jerome were all considered to appear, but were moved up towards the special's sequel.
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* The special features Rachael Miller and John Hasler as Belle and Flynn; Miller previously voiced Belle in ''Thomas' Magical Birthday Wishes'', while Hasler as Flynn was a reference to [[Ben Small]] voicing the character in Series 17.
  
   
 
==Goofs==
  
==Goofs==
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* In the UK dub, Kevin has his US voice actor, Kerry Shale.
  
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* In the US dub, Stanley and Norman switch voices.
  
   
 
== Reception ==
  
== Reception ==

Revision as of 00:48, 14 August 2020

Spoiler warning!
This article contains plot details about an upcoming episode.

Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown is an upcoming special based on Thomas & Friends. Featuring the voices of John Hasler and Joseph May as Thomas the Tank Engine in the UK and US respectively, it also stars the recurring voices of Kerry Shale, Keith Wickham, Rob Rackstraw, Nigel Pilkington, Christopher Ragland, Yvonne Grundy, Rachael Miller, Jules de Jongh, Teresa Gallagher, Rasmus Hardiker, Mike Grady, Matt Wilkinson, Glenn Wrage, Steven Kynman, Tim Whitnall, David Menkin and Bob Golding, with Mark Moraghan narrating the special since 2017's Journey Beyond Sodor. The special was made to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Railway Series, and it's dedicated to the memory of Michael Angelis, the series' former UK narrator (1991-2012).

It received positive reviews from critics and fans, who lauded the emotional weight of the story, voice cast and direction, but criticized the relying on previous Thomas films and animation.

Production

Development

The special was confirmed to be "part one" of a conclusion to previous Thomas & Friends films, including The Adventure Begins, Hero of the Rails, Blue Mountain Mystery, Tale of the Brave, Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure, The Great Race, King of the Railway, Misty Island Rescue, Day of the Diesels, Journey Beyond Sodor, and Big World! Big Adventures!. Known as the sequel to Steam Team to the Rescue, Thomas and the Royal Engine, A New Arrival and World of Tomorrow, Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown was to be based on Thomas and his Friends, the last book of The Railway Series, alongside an untitled sequel in post-production.

Plot

Synopsis

When an evil diesel lurks in the shadows, Thomas and the rest of the Steam Team have to come to the rescue. Trying his hardest to make sure each engine is being really useful, Sir Topham Hatt leaves Thomas in charge, while taking a holiday. Meanwhile, Diesel 10 plans to take over the Steelworks and threatens the Experimental Engines along the way. With many goods trains and coaches left in halt, engines across Sodor help Thomas in aiding the solution. Alongside the best of his friends, Thomas meets Diesel 10 in a huge confrontation.

Summary

Determined to prove his importance, Diesel 10 starts to rise up from the Vicarstown Dieselworks to go against the engines on the Mainland.

With each month passing by, Thomas and his friends work busier than ever. One morning, Sir Topham Hatt announces to the Steam Team, engines of the Sodor China Clay Company, Sonny and Ruth about a holiday that he and Lady Hatt are to attend, leaving Mr. Percival and Dowager Hatt on handling the engines and diesels. While being lauded in helping everyone, Percival assigns James, Percy, Nia and Thomas to take a special to Ulfstead Castle. However, they are unaware of being spied by Den and Dart.

At the Steelworks, Diesel 10, aided by Diesel, Paxton, Sidney and Norman, meet Merlin, Hurricane, Theo, Lexi and Frankie. Taking over emptying slag, arranging trucks and making deliveries, Diesel 10 becomes in charge, as Diesel and Paxton head back to Sodor in hearing what Den and Dart received. Merlin finds a clear track and escapes on it, while Hurricane, Theo, Lexi and Frankie are back-cornered by Sidney and Norman. Finding himself face-to-face with Merlin, Beresford lets him get through in emergency.

Sir Robert Norramby, alongside Stephen, await the arrival of Spencer. Before going to Ulfstead Castle, Thomas senses trouble that's near the Mainland. Although Cranky ignores the engine's warning, Thomas, Percy, Nia and James take their row of trucks to Norramby. Meanwhile, Merlin, not knowing any other engines to help, rushes to Sodor to meet Edward and Henry, who soon explains Diesel 10's attack. At night, returning to the Dieselworks, Diesel plots to threaten the engines by slowing down their time of jobs, which hesitates Philip, but Bulgy is impressed by this, while driving by.

Characters

Locations

Cast

UK, AUS and NZ

US and CAN

Songs

TBA

Gallery

Trivia

File:ThankYouMichaelAngelis-SURS.png
  • This special marks the appearances of Lexi, Theo, Hurricane, Frankie, Timothy, Mavis, Stafford, Donald, Douglas, Charlie and Merlin since Journey Beyond Sodor, Big World! Big Adventures!, Counting on Nia and Seeing Is Believing.
  • The chase scene's theme is a restored variant of the chase in Thomas and the Magic Railroad.
  • The special is dedicated to the memory of former Thomas & Friends UK narrator Michael Angelis, who passed away in May 2020.
  • Rearrangements of Thomas, Edward, Gordon and Percy's themes from Series 1 and 8 are heard.
  • Hurricane and Frankie are fully redeemed after the Experimental Engines help them in Journey Beyond Sodor.
  • Glynn, Ryan, Vinnie, Hugo, Skiff, Judy and Jerome were all considered to appear, but were moved up towards the special's sequel.

Goofs

Reception

Rotten Tomatoes holds an average score of 78%.

Sequel

Main article: Strike of the Bandits

A sequel to Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown, entitled Strike of the Bandits, is currently in development.

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