Every now and again in the original there were pictures that looked very familar. Yes, it's what Hollywood calls a cameo appearence; the faces behind the names every Thomas fan knows and loves.

Rev. Wilbert Awdry, the author, his wife Margaret and their children Christopher,Veronica & Hilary watch Percy go by.

C.Reginald Dalby, the artist who originally drew Thomas as we know him, sits drinking tea while his daughter, Kate, and their corgi dog, Chloe, watch Gordon.

Could it be that the lady in purple in the middle, upset at Peter Sam, is Britt Allcroft? Surely not!!