Introduces twelve new characters, more than any previous Thomas And Friends episode or movie.
Previously used sets were modified to represent the home nations of many of the trains, including Brazil, Italy, Australia, Belgium and China, although these locations aren't actually shown in the movie.
Was originally shown for one weekend in the UK, 21st and 22nd May 2016.
Released in the same year the Flying Scotsman returned to service in real life.
The first special to be a musical