Thomas & Friends

Thomas & Gordon

Based on the story of the same name from Thomas the Tank Engine.Thomas is a tank engine who works at a big station on the Island of Sodor, shunting coaches to their proper places. He enjoys teasing the other engines, especially Gordon. But when his teasing goes too far, Gordon decides to teach him a lesson.

Edward & Gordon

Based on the stories "Edward's Day Out" and "Edward and Gordon" from The Three Railway Engines.Edward is an old engine, and has not been out working for a while. His crew feels sorry for him, and decide to take him out one day. Not only that, but he helps Gordon the next day when he gets himself stuck on a hill.

The Sad Story of Henry

Based on the story of the same name from The Three Railway Engines.Henry is a green engine, who is afraid of the rain, thinking it will spoil his lovely paintwork. One day, he runs into a tunnel and refuses to come out. After numerous attempts to move him, the Fat Controller decides to shut him in the tunnel.

Edward, Gordon & Henry

Based on the story of the same name from The Three Railway Engines.Henry has been stuck in the tunnel for a long time now, and wishes he hadn't been so silly. But one day, Gordon goes too fast and bursts a safety valve right in front of the tunnel. Edward is the only engine available, but he can't push the heavy train without Henry's help, so Henry is let out.

Thomas' Train

Based on the story of the same name from Thomas the Tank Engine.Thomas gets bored of shunting, and wishes he could pull a train. The other engines believe that he's too impatient, but Thomas is determined to prove a point. When Henry is ill, his chance comes with disastrous results.

Thomas & the Trucks

Based on the story of the same name from Thomas the Tank Engine.Thomas is fed up with shunting coaches in the yard, so Edward agrees to swap jobs the next day. However, Edward's train consists of trucks, which love to play tricks, especially on an engine not used to them, like Thomas.

Thomas & the Breakdown Train

Based on the story of the same name from Thomas the Tank Engine.When James, the red engine, comes off the rails, Thomas quickly comes to the rescue with a strange train called the Breakdown Train. The Fat Controller is so pleased with Thomas, he gives him his own branchline and two coaches as a reward.

James & the Coaches

Based on the stories "James and the Top-Hat" and "James and the Bootlace" from James the Red Engine.James, after having an accident on his first day, is now trying to be really useful. He does however cause trouble, when he wets The Fat Controller's new top hat with steam, and then bumps coaches so hard that one of their brakes fail.

Troublesome Trucks

Based on the story of the same name from James the Red Engine.James is in big trouble with the Fat Controller. He has been confined to the shed for a long time, but is released to pull trucks. He works hard, and then takes a goods train up Gordon's Hill. The trucks misbehave, but James doesn't give up.

James & the Express

Based on the story of the same name from James the Red Engine.Gordon, boasting about himself as usual, says he knows the right Express line by instinct. Later, James finds out that Gordon was switched the wrong way and got lost. James is honoured when he is given the Express instead of Gordon.

Thomas & the Guard

Based on the story of the same name from Tank Engine Thomas Again.Thomas thinks his branch line is the most important part of the whole railway. He soon becomes impatient, while waiting for Henry at the junction. Unfortunately, Thomas starts so quickly that he forgets his guard at the junction.

Thomas Goes Fishing

Based on the story of the same name from Tank Engine Thomas Again.Thomas loves his branch line. He wants to fish after seeing people fishing, but the other engines say engines don't fish. The next day Thomas needs a drink, but the water tower is out of order, so Thomas' crew decides to get water from the river. However, there's a consequence and Thomas is in danger of blowing up!

Thomas, Terence and the Snow

Based on the story of the same name from Tank Engine Thomas Again.Thomas meets Terence the Tractor, and says his wheels are ugly. Terence explains that they're caterpillar tracks, and he can go "anywhere". This comes in handy during the winter when Thomas doesn't use his snowplough and gets stuck in a snowdrift.

Thomas & Bertie

Based on the story of the same name from Tank Engine Thomas Again.One morning, Thomas meets Bertie the bus. Bertie is to help Thomas deliver his passengers on his branch line, which makes Thomas cross. To solve their quarrel, Bertie challenges Thomas to a race.

Tenders & Turntables

Based on the story of the same name from Troublesome Engines.Gordon, James, and Henry are upset that they have more work to do. Now that Thomas is gone, they have to shunt their own coaches. Because of always having to turn around to shunt, Gordon and James have trouble on the turntable. Gordon has to pull his train backwards, while James spins around like a top.

Trouble in the Shed

Based on the story of the same name from Troublesome Engines.The big engines go on strike, so the Fat Controller asks Edward to work in the yard again. But Edward can't manage alone and is bullied by the bigger engines, so the Fat Controller buys a new engine called Percy and shuts the big engines up in the sheds. In the end, Thomas and Edward run the main line while Percy runs the branch line with Annie and Clarabel.

Percy Runs Away

Based on the story of the same name from Troublesome Engines.The big engines have been let out of the shed after they learn their lesson, and as reward, Percy, Edward and Thomas go and play on the branch line. However, Percy forgets Edward's warning about going on the main line and is almost caught in a collision with Gordon. Percy is so startled by Gordon that he knocks off his crew and uncontrollably runs away.

Coal

Based on the story of the same name from Henry the Green Engine.Henry isn't feeling well because his firebox is too small, and he can't make enough steam. The Fat Controller addresses the problem, and comes to a conclusion that Henry needs Welsh coal to preform well.

The Flying Kipper

Based on the story of the same name from Henry the Green Engine.Henry is chosen to pull the "Flying Kipper". Everything goes well, but ice jams the points and snow forces down a signal set atd danger, leading to Henry crashing into another freight train on the siding. The Fat Controller sends Henry to Crewe to get a new shape and a larger firebox, making Henry the engine he always deserved to be.

Whistles & Sneezes

Based on the stories "Gordon's Whistle and "Henry's Sneeze" from Henry the Green Engine.Gordon is jealous about Henry's rebuild and complains about Henry whistling too much. Ironically, Gordon's whistle jams 'on' and he can't stop whistling. Meanwhile, some boys throw stones at Henry and break the coaches' windows. Henry's crew decided to pays them out by making Henry sneeze at the boys.

Toby & the Stout Gentleman

Based on the story of the same name from Toby the Tram Engine.Toby the tram engine and his coach, Henrietta, have seen better days. They are quickly running out of work being replaced by road vehicles. The Fat Controller and his family meet them on their holiday, but Toby's line slowly closes down.

Thomas in Trouble

Based on the story of the same name from Toby the Tram Engine.There's a quarry near Thomas' branch line. However, he gets in trouble with a policeman by going across the public road without cowcatchers and sideplates. When The Fat Controller hears about it, he buys Toby who brings Henrietta with him.

Dirty Objects

Based on the story of the same name from Toby the Tram Engine.Toby and Henrietta are still new to the railway, and they often get teased by James about their old-fashioned appearance. However, James gets pushed by some trucks and crashes into some tar wagons, spoiling his own paintwork. Toby and Percy are the only engines who can help and delight in teasing him.

Off the Rails

Based on the story of the same name from Gordon the Big Engine.One morning Gordon is acting very difficult, especially when he's given a special goods train. He decides to jam the turntable to prove a point, but only proves to be silly when his attempt makes him slide into a ditch.

Down the Mine

Based on the story of the same name from Gordon the Big Engine.Thomas enjoys teasing Gordon for falling into a ditch. Annie and Clarabel are deeply shocked, but Thomas doesn't care a bit. Thomas then goes to a lead mine to collect some trucks. But when Thomas foolishly passes a danger board and falls down a mine, only a disgraced Gordon can help.

Thomas' Christmas Party

Based on the story of the same name, released alongside the series in 1984.It's Christmas on the Island of Sodor. All the engines are busy with passengers and parcels, especially Thomas and Toby. Thomas wants to hold a special party for Mrs. Kyndley, after saving him from a nasty accident. Unfortunately, Mrs. Kyndley's house is snowed in and the two engines, along with Terence, have to save her.

Thomas, Percy & the Coal

Based on the story of the same name from More About Thomas the Tank Engine.Thomas brags to Percy and Toby about "how blue is the only proper colour for a really useful engine". He ends up getting trapped in a shower of coal under a coal hopper, and promptly blames an amused Percy. The two engines have a quarrel.

Cows

Based on the story of the same name from Edward the Blue Engine.Gordon and Henry tease Edward after some cows break part of his train away. Several days later, the big engines end up with a cow blocking their lines and they become nervous around such a delicate animal. Edward soon has the last laugh.

Bertie's Chase

Based on the story of the same name from Edward the Blue Engine.Thomas' fireman isn't able to come in to work and Bertie agrees to take his passengers. Edward is unaware of the change of plan, and leaves before Bertie arrives. Bertie is determined to help the passengers catch their train, but each time Bertie stops, he misses Edward who's already moved on.

Saved from Scrap

Based on the story of the same name from Edward the Blue Engine.At the scrapyard, Edward meets a traction engine called Trevor, who is due to be broken up, despite being in good condition. Edward is determined to save him from scrap. He persuades the Vicar to purchase Trevor, and he goes to live in the Vicarage Orchard.

Old Iron

Based on the story of the same name from Edward the Blue Engine.After one delay too many, James complains about Edward being too old and slow. The next day, two boys wander into James' cab and fiddle with his controls. James ends up running away down the line without a driver or fireman, and Edward is sent to chase after him with some help from an inspector.

Thomas & Trevor

Based on the annual story of the same name.Trevor the traction engine doesn't have much work at the vicarage orchard, so Edward takes him to help Thomas at the harbour. Slowly but surely, a skeptical Thomas gains a respect for the unusual-looking newcomer.

Percy & the Signal

Based on the story of the same name from Percy the Small Engine.One day, Percy annoys Gordon and then tricks James into staying in the shed all day. When he gets into trouble with the Fat Controller, Percy decides to stay out of their way for a while. But when he is asked to take a train to Knapford he gets careless and for revenge, James and Gordon trick Percy into misreading a signal.

Duck Takes Charge

Based on the story of the same name from Percy the Small Engine.Percy is the laughing stock of the yard following his signal mishap. The Fat Controller buys a new engine named Montague, nicknamed Duck, to help out an overworked Percy. Gordon, James and Henry start ordering him about. Duck and Percy decide to take matters into their own "hands".

Percy & Harold

Based on the story of the same name from Percy the Small Engine.Percy is transferred to the harbour on Thomas' branchline. One day, Percy meets Harold the Helicopter, who says railways are slow and out-of-date. Percy is furious, and when he sees Harold again, he challenges him to a race.

The Runaway

Based on the story of the same name from More About Thomas the Tank Engine.Thomas isn't feeling well and is sent to the Works to be mended. Duck takes over Thomas' duties. Soon, Thomas returns from the Works with stiff handbrakes. This proves disastrous when a temporary fireman forgets to tighten them properly, sending Thomas, Annie and Clarabel on a runaway.

Percy Takes a Plunge

Based on the story of the same name from The Eight Famous Engines.At the harbour, Percy is telling Bill and Ben about the time he braved bad weather, using the phrase "Water's nothing to an engine with determination". Henry calls Percy silly, to which he teases him about him staying in the tunnel. Later, Percy wants to see why he is forbidden to pass the danger board on the quay, but soon wishes he hadn't.

Pop Goes the Diesel

Based on the story of the same name from Duck and the Diesel Engine.A diesel engine arrives on the island, and Duck is given the task of showing him around. Diesel boasts that his kind know everything, so Duck leaves him to shunt some trucks alone, with disastrous results. He makes a fool of himself and the trucks laugh rudely at him.

Dirty Work

Based on the story of the same name from Duck and the Diesel Engine.Diesel blames Duck for the aftermath of the other day. As revenge, Diesel tells lies to the trucks about the big engines, claiming that Duck told them. The big engines agree that Duck needs to be paid back for teasing them.

A Close Shave

Based on the story of the same name from Duck and the Diesel Engine.After being framed by Diesel, Duck is sent to Wellsworth. During his stay with Edward, Duck finds himself being chased by runaway trucks. He manages to control them, despite crashing into a barber's shop.

Better Late Than Never

Based on the story of the same name from More About Thomas the Tank Engine.The arches on the Viaduct need strengthening, and the delay makes the big engines late to the junction. This makes Thomas very cross as he has to wait for the big engines, making him late with his own connection with Bertie the bus. Bertie gives Thomas a hard time, until he breaks down.

Break Van

Based on the story of the same name from The Twin Engines.Donald and Douglas are twins whom the Fat Controller had bought from Scotland to help out, although only one engine had been expected. He intends to send one of them back, and a spiteful brake van doesn't help the twins at all.

The Deputation

Based on the story of the same name from The Twin Engines.When an early snowstorm blankets the island, Donald and Douglas work together to clear away heavy drifts of snow. After they help Henry from a snowdrift, the other engines are determined to help them out. Percy is chosen to ask the Fat Controller not to send the twins away because of their danger of being scrapped.

Thomas Comes to Breakfast

Based on the story of the same name from Branch Line Engines.When Thomas' driver jokes that Thomas doesn't need him any more, Thomas misunderstands him and boasts to Percy and Toby that he doesn't need a driver. Thomas doesn't realise that his driver is only joking, and pays the price dearly after trying to move by himself and crashing straight into the stationmaster's house.

Daisy

Based on the story of the same name from Branch Line Engines.Daisy is bought to help Percy and Toby while Thomas is indisposed. The two engines show her around, but Daisy becomes a nuisance and they find her very difficult to please. Daisy proves to be very lazy and stubborn. She even insults the coaches, and refuses to take trucks. So she starts making excuses to avoid work.

Percy's Predicament

Based on the story of the same name from Branch Line Engines.Daisy continues to be lazy and stubborn, leaving Percy to do her jobs as well as his own. Toby offers to swap jobs with Percy so he can have a rest. Unfortunately, Percy has never worked at the quarry before, and the trucks are quick to take advantage of this. The trucks pay Percy out by making him crash into a brake van.

The Diseasel

Based on the story of the same name from Main Line Engines.Bill and Ben are tank engine twins who work at the China Clay Works. One day, they are surprised when they discover that their trucks have gone missing. They mistakenly believe that their trucks were "magicked away" by a "diseasel." Their crews formulate a plan and make the twins look identical to trick BoCo.

Wrong Road

Based on the story of the same name from Main Line Engines.The Fat Controller doesn't allow the heavier main engines to run on branch lines due to their weight, and Gordon believes the reason is because branch lines are vulgar. However, due to a green floppy hat, Edward is switched onto the main line and Gordon is mistakenly sent onto the branch line, where Bill and Ben are waiting.

Edward's Exploit

Based on the story of the same name from Main Line Engines.Enthusiasts are visiting Sodor, and Edward is due to take them to meet Bill and Ben. On the journey back, the weather changes badly, and one of his crank pins breaks off. His crew are forced to remove his siderods and make adjustments to his coaches. Despite this, Edward battles on to bring his passengers safely home.

Ghost Train

Based on the story of the same name from Tramway Engines.Percy tells Thomas and Toby about a ghost train his driver saw. Thomas doesn't believe him and calls him silly. Later, Percy ends up crashing into a cart and gets covered in lime. Percy and Toby decide to play a trick on Thomas.

Woolly Bear

Based on the story of the same name from Tramway Engines.Percy and Toby collect hay on the branch line, but this makes Thomas' passengers late. Percy is still teasing Thomas about the ghost incident and Thomas retorts back by calling him a "green caterpillar with red stripes." Things go wrong for Percy, he gets hit by a crate of treacle, then getting stuck on a hill and windswept with hay.

Thomas & The Missing Christmas Tree

Based on the story of the same name, released alongside the series in 1986.It's Christmas and all the engines are at work getting ready for the Christmas Party. Thomas is sent to collect the Christmas tree, but gets buried in a huge snowdrift on the way back. The Fat Controller tells the engines that Thomas must be found, so he sends Donald and Douglas to find him, with snowploughs on their fronts.

A Scarf for Percy

Based on the story "Percy and the Trousers" from Henry the Green Engine.To keep their mind off the cold, Thomas and Percy talk about scarves. Later, Percy sees workmen wearing scarves and he longs for one to keep his funnel warm. However, when Percy goes to play a trick on the coaches, he accidentally gets his wish in a way he did not expect.

Percy's Promise

Based on the story of the same name from Percy the Small Engine.Percy makes a promise to Thomas that he will bring the Vicar's Sunday Class home safely. As he finishes his last job, he returns back to the station, where Annie and Clarabel are waiting. However, a heavy storm rages across the island and before long, Percy is in a flood so big that the water leaks in and douses his fire.

Time for Trouble

Based on the story "Double Header" from The Eight Famous Engines.The Fat Controller decides to give Gordon a rest and James takes over his work. Meanwhile, Toby goes to the works, but thanks to a neglectful signalman and a small water tank, he is left stranded on the Main Line. James is furious when he finds out that he has to push Toby and pull the Express to the works.

Gordon & the Famous Visitor

Based on the story "Domeless Engines" from Duck and the Diesel Engine.City of Truro, the first engine to go more than 100 miles an hour, visits Sodor. He becomes the centre of attention and Duck quickly befriends him. Gordon is jealous of the visitor's high-speed record and wants to prove he is just as special. He attempts to go as fast as him, only to have his dome blown off.

Donald's Duck

Based on the story of the same name from Oliver the Western Engine.Duck has been working hard and as a reward the Fat Controller gives him his own branch line. He is conceited about his responsibility, until Donald loses patience and starts teasing Duck. Thanks to his driver and fireman, Duck is able to get his own back, but it is Donald who has the last laugh.

Thomas Gets Bumped

Based on the magazine stories "Hello, Thomas!" and "A Bump on the Line."Thomas is late after taking some children home when their school bus breaks down and Thomas is afraid he will be replaced. He is very disappointed when the rails on his branch line buckle and he is sent to shunt in the yard while Bertie the bus takes his passengers until the bumpy track is repaired.

Thomas, Percy, & the Dragon

Based on the magazine stories "Percy's Night Out" and "Percy and the Dragon."Thomas and Percy are friends, but Percy thinks it is funny to tease Thomas about being frightened, remembering the time he pretended to be a ghost and scared Thomas. But the next night, Thomas has to take a paper Chinese Dragon and as Percy sees it, he gets frightened and realises it is no fun being scared.

Diesel Does It Again

Based on the magazine stories "Trouble in the Harbour Yard" and "Bumps."Percy and Duck are struggling to cope with their work at the harbour, so help is called in. They are horrified when Diesel returns. They are forced to give him a chance, but have to decide whether to speak up when he acts roughly and causes trouble. Diesel, thinking he can get away with anything, carelessly pushes several trucks into the sea.

Henry's Forest

Based on the magazine stories "Henry's Forest" and "Clearing Up."Henry loves going to the forest to admire the scenery, but that is soon lost when the forest is decimated by a fierce storm. In order to make Henry feel happy again, the Fat Controller arranges for Toby, Terence and Trevor to plant new trees and replace the damaged ones.

The Trouble with Mud

Based on the story "Leaves" from Gordon the Big Engine.Gordon is given goods work after refusing to get a wash down and spraying James with mud. He is too muddy to pull the Express, making James very boastful about getting the job. He becomes so conceited he does not pay attention to Gordon's warning about the muddy leaves on the hill.

No Joke for James

Based on the magazine stories "The Express" and "A Passenger for James."James gloats to Gordon that the Fat Controller has plans for him, but James is only bragging. One day, he lies to Thomas that he will be pulling the Express while Gordon has to take his trucks, but is soon found out and banished to the shed. James is soon let out and does his to best to redeem himself.

Thomas, Percy & the Post Train

Based on the magazine stories "The Post Train" and "After the Last Train."At night, Thomas and Percy have the important job of transporting the mail, but they are afraid that Harold will start stealing their traffic. Their fears, however, are dispelled after Thomas takes an important visitor home and bad weather grounds Harold.

Trust Thomas

Based on the magazine story "Bertie's Bumpy Roads."Bertie loses his trust in the railway's service after it failed to deliver tar to mend the roads. Meanwhile, Gordon convinces James to pretend being sick so he will not have to shunt. Thomas offers to pull James' trucks while trying to keep his promise to Bertie to get tar delivered, but trouble ensues.

Mavis

Based on the story of the same name from Tramway Engines.The quarry has a new diesel named Mavis, who is full of her own ideas. Despite being inexperienced, she refuses to take wise old Toby's advice. Soon she gets stuck at the level crossing with the Troublesome Trucks, blocking the roadway. Toby comes to her rescue and Mavis is left feeling very angry and embarrassed.

Toby's Tightrope

Based on the story of the same name from Tramway Engines.Mavis has been confined to the quarry and is bitter about not being allowed on Toby's line, so she makes a plan with the Troublesome Trucks to go further down the line. However, things go wrong when Toby arrives instead. Toby is then put in grave danger when the trucks push him onto an unsafe bridge.

Edward, Trevor & the Really Useful Party

Based on the magazine stories "The Vicar's Fete" and "Edward and the Vicar."The Vicar is hosting a garden party so all Sunday school children can go to the beach in the summer and Edward is determined to help in any way he can. Meanwhile Bertie teases Trevor about being old, but when he gets trapped in thick mud Trevor, with the help of Terence, comes to his rescue.

Buzz, Buzz

Based on the story of the same name from Main Line Engines.James boasts to Duck and BoCo about not being afraid of bees. But James' words do not come in handy when a beehive is broken by a porter and the bees cause havoc, forcing him to find a solution to get rid of the bees.

All at Sea

While watching the local regatta, Duck wishes to sail across the horizon despite Percy's comments. But after helping Harold deliver an injured sailor to hospital, he is reminded of how being on rails is still useful. Nowadays, Duck still dreams about travelling to the horizon, but appreciates that engines need their rails.

One Good Turn

Based on the magazine stories "Head On" and "Pulling Together."As a reward for their hard work, Bill and Ben are allowed to have a go on the turntable. Unfortunately, Bill is sent onto the same line as Ben and they end up buffer to buffer. Each badmouths the other for the incident and they decide to give each other the silent treatment, which creates a poor atmosphere in the yard. BoCo formulates a plan to resolve their problems.

Tender Engines

Based on the story "Tenders for Henry" from Enterprising Engines.A double-tendered engine arrives and Gordon becomes envious, especially when the others tease him against taking too many resources for himself. Although Gordon overcomes his problems, Henry boasts he deserves an extra tender for his hard work but Duck brings him back down to earth.

Escape!

Based on the stories "Escape" and "Little Western" from Enterprising Engines.Edward points out to Douglas that he and Trevor were spared from becoming scrap-metal and that help of another engine is needed. Douglas, who narrowly escaped the fate himself, is inspired that night to rescue Oliver, a Great Western engine and a brake van named Toad whom are stranded at the scrapyards.

Oliver Owns Up

Based on the story "Resource and Sagacity" from Oliver the Western Engine.Oliver is new to the island and all the engines complimenting his courage makes him conceited. He pays no attention to Duck's warning about being careful with the Troublesome Trucks when he is asked to handle them for his next job and gets in a nasty accident in the turntable well. He pays dearly for it.

Bulgy

Based on the story of the same name from Oliver the Western Engine.Duck meets Bulgy, a double-decker bus who is very opposed to railways. Bulgy and his friend steal Duck and Oliver's passengers by pretending to be a "railway bus" and taking them on an attempted shortcut. But what he does not realise is that a collapsing bridge has inadequate clearance.

Heroes

Based on the magazine stories "In a Muddle" and "Heroes."Bill and Ben mistrust a group of trucks into telling them how to set up things at the harbour station causing confusion and delay. However, they become heroes after saving the workers when a rock-slide suddenly strikes the clay works.

Percy, James & the Fruitful Day

Based on the magazine story "Percy Gets Jammed."James is rude towards Percy and does not care that Percy's trucks are the reason he is late. So Percy is smug when James breaks down while collecting fruit-trucks and he pulls the train instead. Trying to hurry himself to show off, Percy gets into an embarrassing accident with the cargo.

Thomas & Percy's Christmas Adventure

Thomas and Percy are not happy about dividing the jobs of mail-delivery and visiting the Mountain Village for Christmas, but things are worse for everybody when they find out that the village is cut off by snow.

Granpuff

Based on the story of the same name from Duke the Lost Engine.Thomas tells the story of Duke, a narrow gauge engine who worked with Stuart, Falcon, and briefly Smudger. All three are happy together. However, when their railway closes due to bankruptcy, the young engines are sold and the old engine is left abandoned in a shed. Duke falls to asleep and everything around him changes.

Sleeping Beauty

Based on the story of the same name from Duke the Lost Engine.Thomas continues his story of Duke. As many years passed, some rescuers begin an adventurous journey to find Duke and reunite him with his old friends Stuart and Falcon. The search grows harder and there is no sign of Duke, but the rescuers were just as determined to find him.

Bulldog

Based on the story of the same name from Duke the Lost Engine.Falcon is sent to take the Mountain Road with Duke. However, he is impatient and does not pay attention to Duke's advice. He winds up dangling from a cliff. There are more problems, as Duke is out of water. Despite this, he clings on to Falcon like a Bulldog and manages to build up enough steam to save him.

You Can't Win

Based on the story of the same name from Duke the Lost Engine.Holidaymakers to the Island like riding in Duke's special train "The Picnic". One evening though Duke is too ill to manage on his own, so Falcon and Stuart assist him. Stuart teases Duke about this, but Duke gets his own back on Stuart by playing a trick on him and he proves that he still has a lot of life left in him.

Four Little Engines

Based on the stories, "Skarloey Remembers" and "Old Faithful" from Four Little Engines.On the Skarloey Railway, Sir Handel (formerly known as Falcon) is pushed off the rails by some angry coaches. Skarloey, an old narrow gauge engine, is the only engine available to pull Sir Handel's train. He itches for a good run, and is determined to get his passengers home, even when one of his front spring breaks.

A Bad Day for Sir Handel

Based on the story, "Sir Handel" from Four Little Engines.Skarloey and Rheneas are tired old engines who work very hard on their own line. Sir Handel and Peter Sam (formerly known as Falcon and Stuart) are brought in to help them. But Sir Handel is in a bad mood, he only makes matters worse by deliberately derailing himself to get out of work.

Peter Sam & the Refreshment Lady

Based on the story of the same name from Four Little Engines.Sir Topham Hatt has sent Sir Handel to the shed in disgrace, so Peter Sam is now single-handedly running the railway and extremely excited about his new position. One day, Henry threatens to leave without his passengers. In a haste to meet his connection, Peter Sam's eagerness almost leaves the Refreshment Lady behind.

Trucks

Based on the story of the same name from The Little Old Engine.Gordon advises Sir Handel to get out of work by pretending to be ill. leaving Peter Sam and Rusty, a new diesel engine, to take over his work. However, some trucks mistake Peter Sam for Sir Handel and crash into him at the incline.

Home at Last

Based on the story of the same name from The Little Old Engine.Skarloey finally returns home after being repaired and meets Rusty. Peter Sam, still recovering, informs him of the newest arrival a careless and bad-tempered steam engine named Duncan. Soon, Skarloey is sent to Duncan's aid when he is stuck under a decrepit tunnel.

Rock 'n' Roll

Based on the story of the same name from The Little Old Engine.Rusty and the workmen have repaired the railway line while Skarloey was away being mended. He is concerned about Duncan, who ignores his warning about a broken section of track. With a tip from James, Duncan is off on his own and he is soon "rocking n' rolling" along the rails. Rusty grudgingly comes to the rescue.

Special Funnel

Based on the story of the same name from Gallant Old Engine.Peter Sam's funnel is in bad condition from his accident. He has been promised a new funnel, but he starts to lose hope in it, especially when his funnel is knocked off by an icicle, and is temporarily replaced by a drainpipe. However, Peter Sam gives the other engines a run for their money once his new funnel arrives.

Steam Roller

Based on the story of the same name from Gallant Old Engine.Sir Handel wants to prove that his special set of wheels make him superior. Skarloey, attempting to bring him down to size, tells him of an anti-railway steamroller named George, whom Sir Handel vows to pay out. But George and Sir Handel are too evenly hot-headed.

Passengers & Polish

Based on the story of the same name from Gallant Old Engine.Duncan complains about not getting polished while the passengers and other engines get such luxuries. He gets so cross that he decides, "No polish means no passengers." His rudeness reaches its peak when he stops on the viaduct and refuses to move, angering the passengers.

Gallant Old Engine

Based on the story of the same name from Gallant Old Engine.Skarloey wants to talk some sense into Duncan, so he tells him the story of how Rheneas saved the railway from closure. One miserable day in particular, Rheneas was travelling home with a full train, went through a steep hill and crude weather for the sake of his passengers, even after suffering a serious breakdown.

Rusty to the Rescue

When Rusty hears that an engine is needed to help run the Bluebell Railway, he suggests they search the same spot where Douglas found Oliver -the Other Railway. Only diesels go there now, so Rusty ventures out on his mission and meets a steam engine named Stepney, who is stranded in the scrapyard.

Thomas & Stepney

Based on the stories "Bluebells of England" and "Stepney's Special" from Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine.Stepney is longing for good long run and is delighted to discover that he has been invited to visit the Fat Controller's railway. Thomas is jealous when the visiting engine is talked about more than he is. It does not help his anger when he is shunted on his own branch line for Stepney to pass with a special train that night.

Train Stops Play

Based on the story of the same name from Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine.Stepney's driver and fireman watch a game of cricket match while waiting at a signal. As Stepney sets off again, he doesn't realise that the ball has landed in one of his trucks. Caroline, an elderly car, sets off with the players in pursuit of Stepney, the trucks and the cricket ball along the branch line.

Bowled Out

Based on the story of the same name from Stepney the "Bluebell" Engine.Stepney's visit is coming to an end, and a new visitor, a rude and snobbish Diesel, arrives. The stuck-up diesel makes a fool of himself when he sucks an inspector's bowler hat through his air-intake vent just as he is about to take the Express. Duck and Stepney, who has longed for a long run, volunteer in taking the train.

Henry & the Elephant

Based on the story of the same name from Troublesome Engines.The big engines cheer up when a circus comes to Sodor, but it isn't long until Gordon and Henry become cross again as James gets to pull the circus train away. Later that day, Henry and the workmen are called to investigate a blockage in a tunnel, where he unhappily comes across an elephant.

Toad Stands By

Based on the story of the same name from Oliver the Western Engine.Oliver is constantly ridiculed by the trucks for his turntable incident prompted by their ringleader, S.C. Ruffey. Toad advises Oliver on how to regain the trucks' respect. Oliver struggles to pull a goods train as S.C. Ruffey and the trucks hold him back, but Oliver is so determined that he accidentally pulls S.C. Ruffey apart.

Bulls Eyes

Based on the story of the same name from Branch Line Engines.Daisy teases Toby about his cowcatchers and side-plates. Toby tells her they are for stopping him from hurting animals if they stray on the line, but she claims that she would simply have to "toot" to scare them off. However, when she comes across a bull she realises that it will need more than a command to move it away.

Thomas & the Special Letter

Based on the story "The Fat Controller's Engines" from The Eight Famous Engines.After the Fat Controller reads a letter inviting the engines to visit the mainland, he tells them going that they must show the other engines their tasks. Thomas shows Oliver how to manage the coaches, but recalls the time he beat Bertie in a race and becomes very conceited, putting his big trip in jeopardy.

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