Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Series 7 (ThomasSirHandel's version)

The seventh series of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends would have premiered between January 12 to July 13, 2002 on citv for the UK and between September 6 to December 6, 2003 on PBS for the US with being re-shown on Sprout. Michael Angelis narrated all UK episodes with George Carlin (instead of Michael Brandon) narrating all US episodes. This series would have included 26 shows (plus one 28 min special), but with a total of 52 story segments.

Characters
Rail and Non-Rail
 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Oliver (GWR)
 * Bill and Ben
 * Emily
 * Harvey
 * Diesel
 * Daisy
 * BoCo
 * Bear
 * Mavis
 * Derek
 * Pip and Emma
 * Salty
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam
 * Rusty
 * Duncan
 * Duke
 * Bertram
 * Smudger
 * Rex
 * Bert
 * Mike
 * Frank
 * Jock
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Henrietta
 * Toad
 * S.C. Ruffey
 * Narrow Gauge Coaches (Blue, Red, Green)
 * Narrow Gauge Slate Trucks
 * Terence
 * Bertie
 * Trevor
 * George
 * Caroline
 * Elizabeth
 * Harold
 * Cranky
 * The Diesel (cameo)
 * The Works Diesel (cameo)
 * The Ballast Spreader (cameo)
 * Bulgy (cameo)
 * Bulstrode (cameo)
 * Butch (cameo)
 * Flying Scotsman (mentioned)

Humans
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Mr. Percival
 * Fergus Duncan
 * Tom Tipper
 * The Refreshment Lady
 * Nancy
 * The Vicar of Wellsworth
 * The Thin Clergyman
 * The Fat Clergyman
 * Jeremiah Jobling (not named)
 * Stephen Hatt (not named)
 * Bridget Hatt (cameo)
 * Lady Hatt (cameo)
 * Dowager Hatt (cameo)
 * Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Jem Cole (cameo)
 * Farmer Trotter (cameo)
 * Farmer Finney (cameo)
 * The Storyteller (cameo)
 * The Elsbridge Cricket Club (cameo)
 * The Painter (cameo)
 * The Tailor (cameo)
 * The Enthusiasts (cameo)
 * The Portly Man (cameo)
 * The Crovan's Gate Policeman (cameo)
 * The Dryaw Policeman (cameo)
 * The Important Passenger (cameo)
 * Sir Robert Norramby (cameo)

Characters Introduced
Rail and Non-Rail Humans
 * Fergus
 * Arthur
 * Murdoch
 * Molly
 * Spencer
 * Wilbert
 * Sheffield/Sixteen
 * Ivo Hugh
 * Algy
 * Sodor Brass Band
 * Lord Callan
 * The Captain
 * The Teacher
 * Dusty Miller (not named)
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (do not speak)
 * The Mayor of Sodor (mentioned)

Introduced in Thomas and the Golden Jubilee
 * The Royal Passage
 * Bahamas (mentioned)

Main Trivia

 * George Carlin would continue to narrate the series in the US instead of Michael Brandon.
 * This series would have used the models, sets, lighting and music from Series 3-4.
 * This series would have been a mix of Railway Series stories, original episodes, magazine and annual adapted stories similar to Series 3.
 * The majority of locations from Series 3-4 would have appeared in this series.
 * The episodes would have aired in order in US broadcasts.
 * The models would retained the glossy reflective paint from Series 3-5.
 * Knapford Harbour from Series 3-4 would remain as the main dock export rather than Brendam, but Brendam would still remain in the series as a minor dock export.
 * Thomas and the Fat Controller's Engines would have been adapted as a 28 min premier special under the title, Thomas and the Golden Jubilee.
 * Five New Engines would have been dedicated to Arthur, Sheffield, Spencer, Murdoch and Molly as Salty and Harvey were introduced in Series 6 and Emily would have been introduced in Series 3 in this alternate universe.

North Western Railway Adaptions

 * Emily's Slide Show - Based on the magazine story.
 * The Spotless Record - Bill and Ben would replace Thomas and Percy's roles.
 * Bill, Ben and Fergus - BoCo would replace Mavis; Edward would replace Thomas; Derek would replace Arthur and would have a larger role; Suddery would replace Maithwaite.
 * What's the Matter with Henry? - Bill and Ben would replace Thomas and Percy's roles.
 * Toby's Windmill - Ffarquhar sheds would replace Toby's Arlesdale end shed.
 * Salty's Stormy Tale - Bill and Ben would replace Thomas and Percy's roles; BoCo would help Salty fix the light house.
 * BoCo and the Hens - Original story.
 * Sheffield's First Day - Sheffield's introduction episode.
 * Something Fishy - Sheffield would replace Thomas as the main role; James would replace Percy's role in the beginning; Bear would also appear in the beginning.
 * Spencer Takes A Tumble - Based on "Gordon Takes A Tumble" but Spencer would replace Gordon as the main role since Gordon already learned trucks are useful in "The Trouble With Mud".
 * Bulgy Rides Again - Would be set on the Little Western; Duck and Oliver would replace Thomas and Emily; Bulgy would be in his grumpy Series 3 persona.
 * You Never Know! - Based on the annual story.
 * Funnel Trouble - Based on the annual story.
 * Bear and the Radio - Original story.
 * Bertie Saves the Day - Based on the annual story.
 * Terence Turns Pot Hunter - Based on the annual story.
 * Hooray for Thomas - Would follow Darth Assassin's adaption of the story.
 * Oliver the Snow Engine - Duck would have a larger as well as a speaking role.

Skarloey Railway Adaptions

 * Mr. Percival would replace Sir Topham Hatt as controller for the Skarloey Railway.
 * The small scale models of the narrow gauge engines would have been easier to make/use and would continue to be used from the fifth series onward.
 * The Skarloey Railway sets from Series 4 would have also continued to be used.
 * A Little Push - Based off of carson08022000's story but with the narrow gauge engines in their Series 4 liveries.
 * The Old Bridge - Ivo Hugh would replace Skarloey.
 * Sir Handel and the Roller Coaster - Remake of Rheneas and the Roller Coaster but with Sir Handel replacing Rheneas as the main role.
 * The Runaway Elephant - Duncan would pick up the elephant statue at Crovan's Gate.
 * The Grand Opening - Sir Handel would replace Skarloey as the lead role and Duke would also appear.
 * Old & Wise - Based off of Sidekickjason's adaption.
 * Duncan and the Cricket Game - Based off of Trainboy 9681's adaption.
 * Sir Handel Storms Through - Based off of Sir Handel's subplot from WildNorWester's story, Storm Report.

Small Railway Engines Adaptions

 * The small scale models of the miniature gauge engines would contain their motors inside their tenders and would also have similar eye merch to the road vehicle characters, but would only be used when interacting with the standard gauge engines. Their large scale models would be around the same size as the smale scale Skarloey Railway models.
 * Mavis and the Small Engines - Based off of ShunterProductions's adaption, but only in 7:00 min length.
 * Bert and Donald's Duck - Based off of ShunterProductions's adaption, but only in 7:00 min length.
 * Mike's Bad Luck - Based off of ShunterProductions's adaption, but only in 7:00 min length.
 * Frank, Jock & the Quest - Original story.