The Man in the Hills

10m

It is Mr Percival’s birthday party. Sir Handel is going to tell a Man in the Hills story because they are his favourite. Thomas decides to go in search of the Man in the Hills for Mr Percival but instead mistakenly finds the dairyman and the miller and holds up the preparations of the party. Will he be able to put everything right in time for the party?

Thomas Puts the Brakes On

10m

Thomas has been given the job of delivering special blocks for the rebuild of the Sodor River Bridge. When his brakes start to fail his friends offer to help but he is too proud to accept! Thomas goes too fast and starts to drop the blocks. When Thomas realises he feels very silly and, with the help of his friends, retraces his tracks to find the missing blocks.

Percy & the Bandstand

10m

Percy is instructed by the Fat Controller to take Lady Hatt to her surprise party at a new bandstand. However, when Percy collects her she tells him where she wants to go. Not wanting to make Lady Hatt cross, Percy takes her where she asks. Percy is soon running late and must pluck up the courage to take Lady Hatt to the bandstand for her party – even if it makes her cross.

Push Me Pull You

10m

The Puppet Show has arrived on Sodor and Skarloey excitedly asks the Fat Controller if he can pull the special. The trucks are very heavy but instead of accepting Rheneas’ offer of help, Skarloey challenges him to a tug of war with the trucks. As they pull and tug a coupling snaps and Skarloey races proudly causing havoc as he goes!

Best Friends

10m

Thomas and Percy are best friends. When Thomas is given the job of pulling a brass band - a job that he knows Percy is desperate to do - he decides to keep the news from him. Thomas spends the day avoiding Percy. When Percy learns the truth he is disappointed. Thomas feels terrible for not telling his best friend and works out a plan for Percy to pull the band after all.

Don't Go Back

10m

Thomas is a busy engine, he thinks he can shunt backwards and forwards faster than any other engine, so when Diesel challenges him to race backwards around Sodor Thomas is sure he can win! Not being able to see where they are going the two engines cause havoc all over the quarry.

Tram Trouble

10m

It is the first Great Waterton festival and Toby is to lead the parade alongside a new steam tram named Flora. Thomas is worried that Toby will be upset about sharing the lead and sets about keeping Flora away from the festival. When Toby finally meets Flora he is very happy as he was scared of leading the parade on his own!

James Works It Out

10m

It is winter on the Island of Sodor. James thinks he knows best, so when Hector the heavy truck suggests checking the weather before they leave the yard James does not listen. After taking a wrong turn in the snow; they get trapped behind a snow drift. James realises he should have been listening to Hector all along and asks him what he thinks they should do.

Duncan & the Hot Air Balloon

10m

It’s the Percival twin’s birthday and Mr Percival has got them a ride on a Hot Air Balloon as a treat. Duncan is upset as he already has his birthday flag on his cab ready to take them for a birthday ride. When Duncan is asked to collect the balloon, he purposefully goes over some bumps until the balloon floats off and rips a big hole in its side.

Saved You

10m

When a Sodor fireman is to be presented with a medal for bravery, Thomas decides to be a hero too. He tries to prove himself but causes havoc and disaster wherever he goes. When everything is put right, Thomas puffs sadly along and meets Bertie the bus stuck in mud with all the children. Thomas takes the children for Bertie and is very happy when they call him their hero!