This article lists and details episodes from the sixteenth series of the show, which was first broadcast in 2012. This series was narrated by Michael Angelis for the United Kingdom audiences, while Michael Brandon narrated the episodes for the United States audiences. This was their last series; starting from series 17, Mark Moraghan took over as narrator.
Additionally, this was Sharon Miller's last series as head writer, and it was also the last series to feature episodes written by Miller (although she continued to work as voice director).
This was also the last series to be produced by Nitrogen Studios.
Flynn proves to the others that he can run on the road, even though he has never done it before.
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"Ol' Wheezy Wobbles"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
21 February 2012 (2012-02-21)
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Thomas asks for Den and Dart's help when Ol' Wheezy stops working, but doesn't understand that they prefer to work together.
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"Express Coming Through"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
22 February 2012 (2012-02-22)
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Dowager Hatt is having a party for some important visitors, and Thomas is chosen to pull the express that Gordon pulls, which is harder than he expected.
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"Percy and the Monster of Brendam"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
23 February 2012 (2012-02-23)
902b
Percy believes one of Salty's tales and looks for "the Monster of Brendam."
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"Ho Ho Snowman"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
24 February 2012 (2012-02-24)
903a
After shunting the Troublesome Trucks with Thomas, Charlie tries to show Henry how much fun snow is and hides behind a snowman as Henry passes and pretends to be the former snowman to help him appreciate snow.
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"Flash Bang Wallop!"
Greg Tiernan
Jessica Sandys Clarke
27 February 2012 (2012-02-27)
903a
A photographer wants to take some pictures of the engines for a book, but Thomas ends up crashing all the photos.
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"Thomas and the Rubbish Train""Thomas and the Garbage Train"
Greg Tiernan
Andrew Viner
28 February 2012 (2012-02-28)
904b
Thomas helps Whiff pull a train to the waste dump but attempts to rush it all to do a more important job.
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"Thomas Toots the Crows"
Greg Tiernan
Dan and Nuria Wicksman
29 February 2012 (2012-02-29)
904a
Thomas' attempts to scare away the crows at Farmer McColl's farm end in one problem after another.
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"Bust My Buffers!"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
1 March 2012 (2012-03-01)
905a
Gordon's bufferbeam is broken when bashing into flatbeds and he is given a diesel locomotive bufferbeam from Den and Dart, much to his dismay.
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"Percy and the Calliope"
Greg Tiernan
Max Allen
2 March 2012 (2012-03-02)
905b
While taking trucks of scrap with Diesel to the Smelters Yard, Percy tries to save an old calliope that came from the Duke and Duchess of Boxford.
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"Thomas and the Sounds of Sodor"
Greg Tiernan
Gerard Foster
5 March 2012 (2012-03-05)
906a
Thomas helps a famous composer look for inspiration for his new music.
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"Salty's Surprise"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
6 March 2012 (2012-03-06)
906b
Edward tries to find Salty a Christmas present after Salty says he has no time for the holidays.
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"Sodor Surprise Day"
Greg Tiernan
Kirsty Peart & Jess Kedward
7 March 2012 (2012-03-07)
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Thomas tries to get Gordon to have fun on Sodor Surprise Day, but his attempts almost ruin the fun for everyone.
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"Emily's Winter Party Special"
Greg Tiernan
Max Allen
8 March 2012 (2012-03-08)
907b
Sir Topham Hatt tells Emily that she can pull the Winter Special if she finds his top hat.
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"Muddy Matters"
Greg Tiernan
Max Allen
9 March 2012 (2012-03-09)
908a
James doesn't want to get muddy while delivering Farmer McCall's sheep to a festival.
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"Whiff's Wish"
Greg Tiernan
Andy Bernhardt
12 March 2012 (2012-03-12)
908b
Whiff wishes that he was as grand as Spencer, and tries to implement the advice that Spencer gave him by taking important jobs instead of collecting garbage trucks.
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"Welcome Stafford"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
13 March 2012 (2012-03-13)
909a
Spencer shows Stafford, the new electric shunting engine, around Sodor, but ignores a warning that Stafford's batteries could run out.
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"Don't Bother Victor!"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
14 March 2012 (2012-03-14)
909b
Mr. Percival leaves Peter Sam in charge of the Narrow Gauge Railway, telling him not to bother Victor during his visit.
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"Happy Birthday Sir!"
Greg Tiernan
Sharon Miller
15 March 2012 (2012-03-15)
910a
Thomas and Winston attempt to find and restore an open-top carriage for Sir Topham Hatt's birthday.
Toby takes Rheneas to Misty Island, where Bash, Dash, and Ferdinand live, to find the perfect Christmas tree.
Voice cast
Steven Kynman (Peter Sam) joined the voice cast.
Togo Igawa did not feature (due to working on other television work), resulting in Hiro having a non-speaking role of appearance throughout this series of episodes. Michael Angelis and Michael Brandon left the voice cast after this series. (This is also Michael Angelis' final narration before his death in May 2020.)
