Joe Mills (born Matthew Joseph Stott) is an English actor, voice actor and sports commentator who provides voices for the UK and US narrations of Thomas & Friends.
The film would have taken place in London during World War II, and revolved around a pre-teen boy who has drifted apart from his father. The son is introduced into the world of Sodor, a place his father visited as a child but cannot remember. There is a bonding experience.
It has also been confirmed that it would have involved a steam vs. diesel confrontation.