@GOATtrainss The events of Percy and the Magic Carpet and Rheneas and the Dinosaur are both referenced in the same episode (Emily Saves the World) I think it's safe to assume that they considered the HiT model era canon as well.
Back in February, I emailed former Thomas and Friends crew member Ian McCue asking if the model and CGI eras of the show were considered separate canons. He said that they were the same universe despite being different mediums.
Happy 40th Anniversary to Series 2 of Thomas the Tank Engine! 🎉
The season premiered in the UK on this day in 1986 with the episodes ‘Thomas, Percy and the Coal’ and ‘Cows’ 📺
A perfect follow-up to Season 1. Great action, and many memorable faces and locations introduced!
In King of the Railway, when Gordon questioned if Henry might need special coal again, Toby says that problem was fixed years ago. We all know that this is referencing Flying Kipper, but we could just say that this is referring to his second overhaul.
We know that the reason Henry uses special coal in the HiT and nitrogen seasons of Thomas is because the writers used the writers bible, which states that he needs special coal. But I'd it possible to work these episodes into canon?
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In season 15s "Henry's Happy Coal", Henry breaks down after he tried to operate using regular coal. I like to think that after the events of this episode, Henry had another overhaul that permanently resolved his steaming issues.