A list of events relating to the Thomas franchise which occurred in the year 2026 AD. The year was preceded by 2025 and will be followed by 2027.
January 7[]
- Thomas & Friends Magazine Issue 857 is released.
January 10[]
- More characters for the 2026 die-cast range have been revealed.
January 12[]
- The possible head writer for the 2026 Thomas and Friends series has been found. His name is James Hamilton. His website states he is working as Head Writer on a yet-to-be-announced series for Mattel that is a preschool show based on a beloved heritage IP coming out in 2026.
January 18[]
- Christopher Awdry has confirmed a lot of new Railway Series lore in an email correspondence with Sodor Island Models.
- AsimosPetro purchases Isobella's model.
January 19[]
- SmurfyDan and Nmuniz's Custom DVDs released a special friendship themed DVD titled The Biggest Ever Friendship Stories with a Google Drive folder for fans to download, watch and burn onto their own Dual Layer DVDs.
January 28[]
- The full look at the 2026 Thomas and Friends series has been revealed.
February 4[]
- Thomas & Friends Magazine Issue No. 858 is released.
February 5[]
- A whole new look at the new “Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor” Video Game by Dovetail Games the developers of “Train Sim World” has been announced to the public.
June[]
- A new die-cast and Motorized toy ranges for the 2026 Thomas and Friends series are set to debut.
Fall[]
- Thomas & Friends (2026 Series) will premiere.
Unknown[]
- The Magic Railroad: Directors Cut will be released to the public.