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{{Movie|title1 = Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown|image1 = Sodor'sUltimateRailwayShowdownPromo2.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 />Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (US)|released = 2020}}
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{{Movie|title1 = Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown|image1 = Sodor'sUltimateRailwayShowdownPromo.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}}
'''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]], [[Colin McFarlane]], [[Tina Desai]], [[Hugh Bonneville]] and [[Peter Andre]], 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]], [[Jules de Jongh]], [[Teresa Gallagher]], [[Matt Wilkinson]], [[Glenn Wrage]], [[Steven Kynman]], [[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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It received positive reviews from critics and fans, who lauded the emotional weight, voice cast and direction, but criticized the relying on previous ''Thomas'' films and animation.
 
== Production ==
 
== Production ==
 
=== Development ===
 
=== Development ===
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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 a sequel, ''[[The Great Centenary]]'', in post-production.
TBD
 
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== Summary ==
 
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.
   
== 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 the world get transported to Sodor in aiding the solution. Alongside the best of his friends, Thomas meets Diesel 10 in a huge confrontation.
 
=== Summary ===
 
 
== Characters ==
 
== Characters ==
 
* [[Thomas]]
 
* [[Thomas]]
* [[Edward]]
 
 
* [[Henry]]
 
* [[Henry]]
 
* [[Gordon]]
 
* [[Gordon]]
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* [[Toby]]
 
* [[Toby]]
 
* [[Duck]]
 
* [[Duck]]
* [[Donald and Douglas]]
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* [[Stepney]]
* [[Oliver]]
 
* [[Harvey]]
 
 
* [[Emily]]
 
* [[Emily]]
 
* [[Flying Scotsman]]
 
* [[Flying Scotsman]]
* [[Bill and Ben]]
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* [[Lady]]
* [[Rosie]]
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* [[Whiff]]
* [[Porter]]
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* [[Hiro]]
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* [[Bash and Dash]]
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* [[Ferdinand]]
 
* [[Stephen]]
 
* [[Stephen]]
* [[Marion]]
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* [[Porter]]
* [[Timothy]]
 
* [[Glynn]]
 
* [[Ryan]]
 
 
* [[Ashima]]
 
* [[Ashima]]
 
* [[Raul]]
 
* [[Gina]]
 
* [[Rajiv]]
 
* [[Shane]]
 
* [[Yong Bao]]
 
* [[Yong Bao]]
 
* [[Theo]]
 
* [[Theo]]
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* [[Merlin]]
 
* [[Merlin]]
 
* [[Nia]]
 
* [[Nia]]
* [[Rebecca]]
 
* [[Sonny]]
 
 
* [[Diesel]]
 
* [[Diesel]]
* [[Daisy]]
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* [[Mavis]]
 
* [[Class 40]]
 
* [[Diesel 10]]
 
* [[Diesel 10]]
 
* [[Salty]]
 
* [[Salty]]
 
* [[Den]]
 
* [[Den]]
 
* [[Dart]]
 
* [[Dart]]
* [[Sidney]]
 
 
* [[Paxton]]
 
* [[Paxton]]
* [[Philip]]
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* [[Norman]]
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* [[The Mainland Diesels]]
 
* [[Frankie]]
 
* [[Frankie]]
 
* [[Skarloey]]
 
* [[Skarloey]]
* [[Peter Sam]]
 
* [[Millie]]
 
* [[Rusty]]
 
* [[Bert]]
 
* [[Rex]]
 
* [[Mike]]
 
 
* [[Annie and Clarabel]]
 
* [[Annie and Clarabel]]
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* [[Henrietta]]
 
* [[Troublesome Trucks]]
 
* [[Troublesome Trucks]]
* [[Dexter]]
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* [[George]]
* [[Bulgy]]
 
* [[Ace]]
 
* [[Cleo]]
 
 
* [[Cranky]]
 
* [[Cranky]]
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* [[Big Mickey]]
 
* [[Beresford]]
 
* [[Beresford]]
 
* [[Carly]]
 
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
 
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
* [[Fergus Duncan]]
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* [[Jem Cole]]
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* [[Gator]] (<small>''fantasy''</small>)
* [[Dowager Hatt]]
 
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* [[Duke]] (<small>''flashback''</small>)
* [[Mr. Percival]]
 
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* [[S.C. Ruffey]] (<small>''flashback''</small>)
* [[Sir Robert Norramby]]
 
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* [[Ace]] (<small>''fantasy''</small>)
* [[Ruth]]
 
* [[Kenji]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
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* [[Edward]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
* [[Duncan]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
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* [[Sam]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
* [[Lady Hatt]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
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* [[Logan]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
* [[The Mayor of Sodor]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
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* [[Bertie]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
* [[Hiro]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Terence]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
* [['Arry and Bert]] (<small>''cameos''</small>)
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* [[Trevor]] (<small>''does not speak''</small>)
* [[Norman]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Donald and Douglas]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
* [[Henrietta]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Oliver]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
* [[The Mainland Diesels]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Bill and Ben]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
* [[Kevin]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Stanley]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
* [[The Thin Clergyman]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Charlie]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Stafford]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
[[Mavis]], [[Axel]], [[Gina]], [[Etienne]], [[Carlos]], [[Victor]], [[Big Mickey]] and [[Carly]] are likely to appear.
 
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* [[Connor]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Glynn]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Rebecca]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Daisy]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Philip]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [['Arry and Bert]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Sir Handel]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Peter Sam]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Toad]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Slip Coaches]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Bradford]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Harold]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Butch]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[The Grumpy Passenger]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Stephen Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Farmer McColl]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Farmer Trotter]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Lady Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Bridget Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Tom Tipper]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Dowager Hatt]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[The Mayor of Sodor]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Mr. Bubbles]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Sodor Brass Band]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants (<small>''cameo''</small>)
 
* [[Sir Robert Norramby]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Mr. Percival]] (<small>''cameo''</small>)
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* [[Victor]] (<small>''portrait cameo''</small>)
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* [[Spencer]] (<small>''mentioned''</small>)
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* [[Lord Callan]] (<small>''mentioned''</small>)
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* [[The Duke and Duchess of Boxford]] (<small>''mentioned''</small>)
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=== Characters Introduced ===
 
* [[Diesel 199]]
 
* [[Talyllyn]]
 
* [[Big City Engine]]
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
 
* [[Knapford]]
 
* [[Knapford]]
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* Vicarstown Dieselworks
 
* Vicarstown Dieselworks
 
* Ulfstead Castle
 
* Ulfstead Castle
[[The Mainland]] is likely to appear.
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* [[The Mainland]]
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* Skarloey Railway
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* Blue Mountain Quarry
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* [[Kirk Ronan Junction]]
 
== Cast ==
 
== Cast ==
=== UK ===
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=== UK, AUS and NZ ===
 
* [[John Hasler]] as Thomas
 
* [[John Hasler]] as Thomas
* [[Keith Wickham]] as Edward, Henry, Gordon, Harvey, Glynn, Salty, Den, Skarloey, Bert, Sir Topham Hatt, Mr. Percival and Dowager Hatt
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* [[Keith Wickham]] as Henry, Gordon, Whiff, Salty, Skarloey, Norman, Talyllyn and Sir Topham Hatt
* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James, Toby and Fergus Duncan
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* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James, Toby and the Troublesome Trucks
* [[Nigel Pilkington]] as Percy
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* [[Nigel Pilkington]] as Percy and Trevor
* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Emily, Annie and Clarabel
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* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Porter and Paxton
* [[Rasmus Hardiker]] as Bill and Philip
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* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Emily, Mavis, Annie and Clarabel
* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Ben, Diesel 10, Rusty and Cranky
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* [[Rufus Jones]] as the Flying Scotsman and the Big City Engine
 
* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Stepney, Diesel 10 and Cranky
* [[Nicola Stapleton]] as Rosie
 
* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Porter, Ryan, Dart, Paxton and Peter Sam
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* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Lexi and Carly
* [[David Tennant]] as Donald
 
* [[Joe Mills]] as Donald, Douglas and Oliver
 
* [[Rufus Jones]] as the Flying Scotsman
 
* [[Bob Golding]] as Stephen and Sidney
 
* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Marion and Lexi
 
* [[Tim Whitnall]] as Timothy and Mike
 
* [[Tina Desai]] as Ashima
 
* [[Chris Lew Kum Hoi]] as Yong Bao
 
 
* [[Darren Boyd]] as Theo
 
* [[Darren Boyd]] as Theo
 
* [[Jim Howick]] as Hurricane
 
* [[Jim Howick]] as Hurricane
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* [[Yvonne Grundy]] as Nia
 
* [[Yvonne Grundy]] as Nia
 
* [[Rachael Miller]] as Rebecca
 
* [[Rachael Miller]] as Rebecca
* [[Joe Swash]] as Sonny
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* [[Kerry Shale]] as Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks
* [[Kerry Shale]] as Diesel
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* [[Bob Golding]] as Stephen
* [[Tracy-Ann Oberman]] as Daisy
 
 
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
 
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
* [[Matt McCooey]] as Kenji
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* [[Tina Desai]] as Ashima
* [[Miranda Raison]] as Millie
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* [[Togo Igawa]] as Hiro
* [[Tom Stourton]] as Rex
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* [[Maggie Ollerenshaw]] as Henrietta
* [[Christopher Ragland]] as the Troublesome Trucks
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* [[Dan Li]] as Yong Bao
* [[Mark Moraghan]] as Dexter
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* [[Colin McFarlane]] as George and Beresford
* [[Colin McFarlane]] as Bulgy and Beresford
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* [[John Schwab]] as the Mainland Diesels
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* [[Christopher Ragland]] as the Troublesome Trucks and Jem Cole
* [[Peter Andre]] as Ace
 
* [[Harriet Kershaw]] as Cleo
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* [[Clive Mantle]] as Gator
* [[Mike Grady]] as Sir Robert Norramby
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* [[Britt Allcroft]] as Lady
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* [[Dominique Moore]] as Ruth
 
=== US ===
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=== US and CAN ===
 
* [[Joseph May]] as Thomas
 
* [[Joseph May]] as Thomas
* [[William Hope]] as Edward and Toby
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* [[William Hope]] as Toby and Whiff
* [[Kerry Shale]] as Henry, Gordon, Diesel and Mr. Percival
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* [[Kerry Shale]] as Henry, Gordon, Diesel and the Troublesome Trucks
* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James and Fergus Duncan
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* [[Rob Rackstraw]] as James
* [[Christopher Ragland]] as Percy and the Troublesome Trucks
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* [[Christopher Ragland]] as Percy, the Troublesome Trucks and Jem Cole
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* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck and Paxton
 
* [[Jules de Jongh]] as Emily
 
* [[Jules de Jongh]] as Emily
* [[Steven Kynman]] as Duck, Ryan, Dart, Paxton and Peter Sam
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* [[Rufus Jones]] as the Flying Scotsman and the Big City Engine
* [[David Tennant]] as Donald
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* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Stepney and Diesel 10
* [[Joe Mills]] as Donald, Douglas and Oliver
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* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Mavis, Annie and Clarabel
* [[Rufus Jones]] as the Flying Scotsman
 
* [[Rasmus Hardiker]] as Bill and Philip
 
* [[Matt Wilkinson]] as Ben, Diesel 10 and Rusty
 
* [[Nicola Stapleton]] as Rosie
 
 
* [[David Menkin]] as Porter
 
* [[David Menkin]] as Porter
* [[Bob Golding]] as Stephen and Sidney
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* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Lexi and Carly
* [[Lucy Montgomery]] as Marion and Lexi
 
* [[Tim Whitnall]] as Timothy and Mike
 
* [[Tina Desai]] as Ashima
 
* [[Chris Lew Kum Hoi]] as Yong Bao
 
 
* [[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
 
* [[Keith Wickham]] as Salty, Skarloey, Talyllyn, Norman and Sir Topham Hatt
* [[Rachael Miller]] as Rebecca
 
* [[Joe Swash]] as Sonny
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* [[Bob Golding]] as Stephen
* [[Tracy-Ann Oberman]] as Daisy
 
* [[Keith Wickham]] as Harvey, Glynn, Salty, Den, Skarloey, Bert, Sir Topham Hatt and Dowager Hatt
 
 
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
 
* [[Sophie Colquhoun]] as Frankie
* [[Matt McCooey]] as Kenji
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* [[Colin McFarlane]] as George and Beresford
* [[Miranda Raison]] as Millie
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* [[Tina Desai]] as Ashima
* [[Tom Stourton]] as Rex
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* [[Togo Igawa]] as Hiro
* [[Teresa Gallagher]] as Annie and Clarabel
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* [[Maggie Ollerenshaw]] as Henrietta
* [[Mark Moraghan]] as Dexter
+
* [[Dan Li]] as Yong Bao
* [[Colin McFarlane]] as Bulgy and Beresford
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* [[John Schwab]] as the Mainland Diesels
* [[Peter Andre]] as Ace
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* [[Glenn Wrage]] as Cranky and Ferdinand
* [[Harriet Kershaw]] as Cleo
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* [[Clive Mantle]] as Gator
* [[Glenn Wrage]] as Cranky
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* [[Britt Allcroft]] as Lady
* [[Mike Grady]] as Sir Robert Norramby
 
* [[Dominique Moore]] as Ruth
 
   
 
== Songs ==
 
== Songs ==
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TBA
* There's a Job for Everyone
 
* Really Useful Engine
 
* Thomas' Anthem
 
* Thomas, You're the Leader
 
 
== Trivia ==
 
* This marks the first time David Tennant voices Donald as he takes over from Rob Rackstraw.
 
   
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* This special marks the appearances of Merlin and Flying Scotsman since ''Seeing Is Believing'' and ''A New Arrival''.
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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''.
* In the special's "Part 2", Gordon appears streamlined as the Shooting Star from the 2016 special, ''The Great Race''.
 
 
* 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.
* Rearrangements of Thomas, Edward, Gordon and Percy's themes from Series 8 are heard throughout some parts.
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* Rearrangements of Thomas, Edward, Gordon and Percy's themes from Series 1 and 8 are heard.
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* This marks the recurring appearances of Murdoch, Mighty Mac and Freddie since the eleventh series.
* Dexter's first appearance since the twenty-second series episode, ''School of Duck''.
 
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* The reactant of Big Mickey's collision was remade from the ''TUGS'' episode, "Munitions".
* This is the second time that Thomas is seen together with Ashima, Philip, Gordon, James, Percy, Emily and Henry.
 
 
* 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''.
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* Ryan, Hugo, Skiff, Judy and Jerome were all considered to appear, but were moved up towards the special's sequel.
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==Goofs==
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== Reception ==
  +
Rotten Tomatoes holds an average score of 78%.
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== Sequel ==
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''Main article: [[The Great Centenary]]''
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A sequel to ''Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown'', entitled ''The Great Centenary'', is currently in development.
 
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Revision as of 21:07, 20 September 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, Jules de Jongh, Teresa Gallagher, Matt Wilkinson, Glenn Wrage, Steven Kynman, 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, 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 a sequel, The Great Centenary, in post-production.

Summary

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.

Characters

Characters Introduced

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.
  • This marks the recurring appearances of Murdoch, Mighty Mac and Freddie since the eleventh series.
  • The reactant of Big Mickey's collision was remade from the TUGS episode, "Munitions".
  • Hurricane and Frankie are fully redeemed after the Experimental Engines help them in Journey Beyond Sodor.
  • Ryan, 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: The Great Centenary

A sequel to Sodor's Ultimate Railway Showdown, entitled The Great Centenary, is currently in development.