A list of events relating to the Thomas franchise which occurred in the year 2025 AD. The year was preceded by 2024 and will be followed by 2026.
January 2nd[]
- The Fandom wakes up to learn of the passing of "Thomas & Friends" creator Britt Allcroft. The news is first revealed by Thomas Fan, and Documentary Director/Producer Brandon Carty, before other news sources pick up the story. The New York Times reveals that Allcroft had passed away on Christmas Day 2024.
January 7th[]
- Lionel reveals two new Thomas & Friends themed boxcars with anniversary theming, set to be released for the 80th anniversary.
January 10th[]
- McDonalds Japan reveal a set of All Engines Go! Happy Meal toys, with a special golden Thomas included to commemorate the 80th anniversary.
January 20th[]
- James and the Diesel Engines is announced to be translated and released in Japan in March.
January 24th[]
- The Kyoto Railway Museum announce to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Railway Series, they will be holding the "Thomas the Tank Engine World Exhibition- Stories of the Working Locomotives" from March 15th to May 6th.
January 25th[]
- Bachmann's 2025 Thomas & Friends Products are announced, included is a special Railway Series themed set, two anniversary themed vans, N Scale LSBC Thomas and Origins James and a G Scale LSBC Thomas to commemorate the 80th anniversary.
January 28th[]
- A special Push-Along Thomas is revealed as part of the Mattel Ruby Collection.
January 29th[]
- The book "The Lost Sheep" is set to be re-released for Australia, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary.
January 30th[]
- A Plarail Railway Series Thomas and Annie & Clarabel set, alongside a set with Thomas & Harold with anniversary theming are revealed, set to be released for the 80th anniversary.
- Bachmann's N Scale Hannah is officially released.
January 31st[]
- The 80th Anniversary Capsule Plarail wave is revealed, the wave features special anniversary editions of Thomas, Percy, James, Gordon, Hiro, Winston + Sir Topham Hatt, Annie, Clarabel, Bertie, a Golden Thomas, LSBC Thomas and Origins James.
February 3rd[]
- Thomas YouTuber BrendenReis10 deletes his Twitter account after it was confirmed that he cheated on his Ex-Girlfriend, and exchanged illicit photos of her without consent.
February 7th[]
- Due to the previously aformentioned information, BrendenReis10 deletes his YouTube Channel. Several users archived some of his videos before-hand, anticipating this, but it's so-far unclear how many.
February 27th[]
- The book "Happy Birthday Thomas" is set to be re-released in the UK, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary.
March 5th[]
- The book "Hello Thomas!" is set to be re-released for Australia, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary.
April 1st[]
- The book "My Thomas Treasury" is set to be released in Australia, for the 80th anniversary.
April 29th[]
- The book's "All Aboard!" & "Where's Thomas?" are set to be re-released for Australia, in conjunction with the 80th anniversary.
July 18th-20th[]
- The Awdry Extravaganza 5 will be held between 18th and 20th July 2025. According to the Talyllyn Railway in a reply to another user, this will be the last Extravaganza for a while.