The seventh season of the television series aired in 2003. There were twenty-six episodes narrated by Michael Angelis in the UK and by Michael Brandon in the US.
Episodes
Emily's New Coaches - Thomas is cross at Emily for taking Annie and Clarabel. Percy Gets It Right - Percy is worried a landslide might occur but no one will listen. Bill, Ben and Fergus - Fergus annoys Bill and Ben with his "do it right" attitude.
- The Old Bridge - Skarloey is afraid to cross an old bridge, but must do so to save Rheneas.
- Edward's Brass Band - Bertie takes the brass band to the concert as Edward's at the Works, but gets bogged down in mud.
- What's the Matter with Henry? - Henry is ill but Thomas and Percy don't believe him.
- James and the Queen of Sodor - James is less than thrilled to discover the "Queen of Sodor" is really an old barge.
- The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - The Refreshment Lady doesn't know where to put her new tea-shop.
- The Spotless Record - Thomas plays a trick on Arthur to spoil his spotless accident record.
- Toby's Windmill - Toby tries to save an old windmill after it is struck by lightning.
- Bad Day at Castle Loch - Donald and Douglas meet disaster when taking a special load to Castle Loch.
- Rheneas and the Roller Coaster - Rheneas has a wild ride after venturing onto an old mountain line.
- Salty's Stormy Tale - Salty and Fergus work hard to save a ship after the lighthouse's generator breaks down.
- Snow Engine - Oliver hates snow, and is unhappy when he collides with a giant snowman.
- Something Fishy - Arthur wants to run the coastal line, but is upset when Thomas gets the job.
- The Runaway Elephant - Duncan's carelessness nearly spoils the opening of a park.
- Peace and Quiet - Murdoch wants quiet time in the countryside, but is dismayed when he encounters a flock of sheep.
- Fergus Breaks the Rules - Diesel tricks Fergus into venturing into the scrapyard.
- Bulgy Rides Again - Bulgy is brought back into service for the summer workload, but the chickens aren't keen on leaving their henhouse.
- Harold and the Flying Horse - Harold is sad he can't help with the Village Fete, but ends up rescuing the carthorse.
- The Grand Opening - Skarloey is often delayed as he has to take workmen to repair the line, but his lateness comes in handy one day.
- Best Dressed Engine - Gordon inadvertantly wins a "best dressed engine" competition.
- Gordon and Spencer - Gordon meets a splendid but arrogant streamliner named Spencer, who ignores his advice.
- Not so Hasty Puddings - A snowdrift almost prevents Elizabeth from getting some Christmas puddings to the harbour on time.
- Trusty Rusty - Duncan ventures onto an old bridge and Rusty comes to the rescue.
- Three Cheers for Thomas - Thomas races Bertie, but Thomas has a football team on board going to a game.
Featured characters
- Thomas
- Edward
- Henry
- Gordon
- James
- Percy
- Toby
- Donald and Douglas
- Oliver
- Bill and Ben
- Diesel
- Salty
- 'Arry and Bert
- Skarloey
- Rheneas
- Peter Sam
- Rusty
- Duncan
- Bertie
- Bulgy
- Elizabeth
- Harold
- Toad
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Lady Hatt
- The Refreshment Lady
- Duck (does not speak)
- Stepney (does not speak)
- Terence (does not speak)
- Trevor (does not speak)
- The Vicar (does not speak)
- Jem Cole (does not speak)
- Butch (cameo)
- Nancy (cameo)
- Duke (stock-footage cameo)
Characters introduced
- Emily
- Fergus
- Arthur
- Murdoch
- Spencer
- Sodor Brass Band
- Lord Callan
- The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (do not speak)
Trivia
- This season has the most stock footage used.
- This season has the most episodes broadcast out of production order.
Goofs
The episodes of this season are listed in the completely wrong order on the "Complete Seventh Season" DVD. "What's the Matter with Henry?", "Bulgy Rides Again" and "Salty's Stormy Tale" are all placed before "Emily's New Coaches" when she was properly introduced. Likewise, Murdoch was first seen in "Best Dressed Engine" before he was properly introduced in "Peace and Quiet".