Thomas and Friends - Season 7

Episodes [edit] Emily's New Coaches

Thomas makes the acquaintance of a new beautiful tender engine called Emily, who has arrived on the island to assist (presumably) with mixed-traffic duties. Sir Topham Hatt sends her away to learn her new route, and is instructed to take some coaches with her. With only Annie and Clarabel available, Emily sets off with them but is confused and upset when nobody returns her friendly whistles, especially Thomas. It is not until Oliver informs her of her mistake that she realizes what has happened, and rushes to apologise. Meanwhile, Thomas pulls a set of shining new coaches home from the docks; sulkily presuming they are replacements for Annie and Clarabel. Whilst this is going on, Emily comes across Oliver stranded on a crossing with Thomas approaching not far away. With all her strength, Emily pushes Oliver clear of the crossing just in time to prevent a nasty accident. The engines declare their newly founded friendship, and Emily is rewarded with the new coaches.

* Introducing Emily the Beautiful Engine * Featuring Thomas, Emily, Edward, Percy, Oliver, Annie and Clarabel and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by James and Harold. * Emily is the second female in the series. The first was Lady from Thomas and the Magic Railroad movie. * Emily is the first female steam engine to join the regular fleet of engines on Sodor. * First time we hear Emily's theme. * Michael Angelis narrates the US version of this episode on the New Friends for Thomas video & DVD and narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the PBS television broadcast in 2004 and on PBS KIDS Sprout.

[edit] Three Cheers for Thomas! - UK (Hooray for Thomas! - US)

Thomas is kept busy taking children to the Annual Sports Day, but secretly wishes that he could take part and win a medal just like them. Later, he expresses his concern to Bertie, who challenges him to a race. Thomas accepts and nearly wins until he is flagged down at a level crossing by Sir Topham Hatt, who tells him that the children’s medals have been left back in his office. With a newly found determination to help the children, Thomas speeds back to Knapford to collect the medals and instantly sets off again back to the sports field, just in time for the races to start. The sports day is a success and for his hard work, Thomas is rewarded with a medal of his own.

* Featuring Thomas, Bertie, Harold, Annie and Clarabel, and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by James, Trevor and Percy * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Percy Gets It Right

Whilst traveling home one evening, Percy comes across a dip in the track on Toby’s branch. He rushes back to warn the others, but Gordon is in too much of a hurry to listen, so Percy decides to inform Sir Topham Hatt. He finds the manager instructing Thomas to collect the farmer’s prized bull for market day, and yet again Percy is ignored. Later that evening, Thomas heads along Toby’s branch with the farmer’s bull, unaware of the danger ahead, which has become much worse due to a landslide. Thomas ploughs straight into the mud and becomes stuck. As night falls, Percy senses that something is wrong and goes out to find his friend. At long last, he finds Thomas and pulls him free of the mud. As day breaks, the engines are met by Sir Topham Hatt, who promises to listen to Percy more often.

* Featuring Thomas, Gordon, James, Percy, Henry, Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Edward, Toby with Henrietta and Duck * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] The Old Bridge

Skarloey is bringing a goods train home when the supports on a wooden bridge break away beneath him, leaving him suspended dangerously over the edge, saved only by his trucks. He is quickly rescued and the bridge is repaired, but Skarloey is still shaken up by the experience. He refuses to go anywhere near the bridge, meaning that Rheneas must do Skarloey’s work as well as his own. One day, Rheneas is heading back across the bridge when he runs out of water and becomes stranded. Skarloey reluctantly comes to the rescue, and after plucking up enough courage, crosses the bridge and pulls his friend to safety.

* Featuring Skarloey, Rheneas and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Duncan, Thomas, Percy, Rusty and Duke * When Skarloey looks down into the river, there are some trucks down there. That could be a reference to Season 5's Duncan Gets Spooked. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Edward's Brass Band

The famous Sodor brass band are due to give a concert and Edward is chosen to take them to their venue. But when a crane at the dockyard knocks him onto his side, Edward is forced to spend a rainy night at the fitter’s yard. The next morning, he is still not fit for duties and Bertie must take the band instead. But with flooding blocking the road, Bertie decides to take a short cut through a muddy field, only to get himself stuck. The band plays their instruments to signal for help and Edward rushes to the rescue, just in time to take them to the venue. The concert is a triumph, enjoyed by people and engines alike – especially Edward.

* Featuring Edward, Bertie, Cranky, the Brass Band and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Thomas, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, Stepney, Skarloey and Trevor. * Edward first accident * When Edward says "Please, sir, will the Fitters Yard be finished soon?", look at his right eye. You can see a piece of someone's hair. * Final appearance of Stepney. * First appearance of Edward's angry face since season 3 episode "Escape". * First appearance of Edward's shock face since the second season 1 episode "Edward and Gordon". * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] What's the Matter with Henry?

Henry begins to feel unwell and when he is sent to the colliery with Thomas and Percy, he finds himself gradually losing speed. The two younger engines tease him, and speed on ahead to the colliery. They decide to play a trick on poor Henry and leave him to take a very heavy goods train back to the yard. Henry arrives to find the two small engines have already left and that he must take the train alone. But no sooner has he left the yard, he grounds to a halt. His driver discovers that the water tank has been leaking and has completely dried up. Thankfully, Emily arrives and pulls Henry to the dockyard, where Sir Topham Hatt is waiting to send him to the works and to scold Thomas and Percy. The next day, Emily is glad to see that Henry is feeling much better, though Henry doesn’t think so!

* Featuring Thomas, Henry, Percy, Emily, Troublesome Trucks and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Gordon, James, Duck and Salty. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] James and the Queen Of Sodor

James begins to boast about his role as an ‘important engine’, and strives to be the best – worthy only of ‘important’ tasks. Gordon loses patience and decides to get back at James. His chance arrives when Sir Topham Hatt informs the engines that one of them must collect ‘The Queen of Sodor’ from the canal. Gordon fools James into accepting the task, and James arrives to find ‘The Queen’ is in fact a dirty old coal barge. Determined not to let Gordon out-smart him (as well as to stay clean), James confidently pushes the barge to the repair yard on a flat-truck, chanting ‘Shiny and clean, shiny and clean!’. After narrowly avoiding dirty obstacles, James completes the task and returns home to celebrate his victory, only to be sprayed with dirt and dust from Percy’s whistle moments later.

* Featuring Thomas, Gordon, James, Percy and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Skarloey, Edward, Henry, Duck, Mavis, Salty and Oliver * The scene where Duck and Oliver come and go through the fancy tunnel was from season 3. * The scene where the smaller scale Skarloey came to collect the coaches was from season 4. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop - UK (The Refreshment Lady's Stand - US)

During the hot summer, the Refreshment Lady’s station teashop is more popular then ever, so she decides to build a second shop somewhere else down the line. Peter Sam happily takes her to some of the more scenic parts of the railway, but they are all so beautiful that the Refreshment Lady can’t decide. That night, a bad storm has caused terrible damage, but surprisingly enough, brings with it a miracle. Rusty comes across an old railway coach which gives Peter Sam an excellent idea. Jem Cole refurbishes the coach and turns it into a traveling teashop, meaning that it go anywhere along the line. Peter Sam is happily given the task of pulling the ‘Special Stand’.

* Featuring Skarloey, Peter Sam, Rusty, The Refreshment Lady and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Rheneas, Duncan, Thomas and Percy * When the Refreshment Lady becomes pleased with a new refreshment stand on wheels, she says "I told you that would be a piece of cake!" Peter Sam knew that refreshment stands don't live in cakes. * Alec Baldwin narrates the US version of this episode on the Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] The Spotless Record

A handsome burgundy tank engine called Arthur is drafted in to help with mixed traffic duties. Thomas and Percy soon discover that he has a ‘spotless record’, meaning that he has never had an accident or gotten into trouble. Nothing they do can persuade him to have fun, which provokes Thomas to play a trick on innocent Arthur. He persuades Arthur to take a train of fruit to market and warns him to discipline the freight cars, knowing that they will give him a hard time. Arthur has trouble controlling the noisy cars, which eventually drag him down a hill and straight into the back of Duck’s goods train at the crossing. Arthur is most upset, his spotless record is ruined. But Thomas is struck with guilt and owns up to his prank, in turn gaining himself a new friend.

* Introducing Arthur * Featuring Thomas, Percy, Arthur, Duck, Harvey, Troublesome Trucks and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Henry, Gordon, James and Salty. * First time we hear Arthur's theme. * Michael Angelis narrates the US version of this episode on the New Friends for Thomas video & DVD and narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the PBS television broadcast in 2004 and on PBS KIDS Sprout.

[edit] Toby's Windmill - UK (Toby and the Windmill - US)

An aging windmill is Toby's favourite spot on the Island of Sodor, and he enjoys makes occasional visits. But one day, he is so distracted y the turning blades that he sends a freight cars of flour into the loading dock, spilling the precious cargo everywhere. This is only the start of the problems for the miller, as that night brings a bad dreadful severe thunderstorm that reduces lightning strikes the windmill to ashes. Toby is determined to make up for his mistake and help is not far away. A short way down the line he comes across a large tree trunk blown over in the storm. This gives Toby an excellent idea, and within the space of a few weeks the timber from the tree is used to rebuild the windmill, twice as elegant as before, and the miller's business is saved.

* Featuring Toby, The Miller and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Thomas, Harvey, Terence, George, Trevor, Rheneas and Peter Sam * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Bad Day At Castle Loch

Donald and Douglas are excited to learn that Lord Callon’s castle is to re-open up in Misty Valley. They are given the task of taking a special goods train of supplies up to the castle, and before leaving, Donald tells Percy and Harvey about a supposed monster that lives in the loch. Douglas doesn’t believe it, and a quarrel starts. But the twins find they have much more to worry about when a fallen tree and a landslide leaves them stuck on the outskirts of the loch, only a few miles from the castle. That night, the twins are woken by a mysterious shadow moving across the loch through the mist, but in a moment of panic, it turns out only to be Harvey, on his way to rescue them. The damage is cleared, the train gets through and the re-opening is a big success.

* Featuring Donald and Douglas, Percy, Harvey, Lord Callan and Sir Topham Hatt. * Final appearances of Donald and Douglas Intill Season 11 * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures video & DVD, the Thomas' Halloween Adventures DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Peace and Quiet

The engines have too much work to do, so Sir Topham Hatt brings in a huge engine called Murdoch to help with their work, he has ten drive wheels and looks very handsome to the others, soon he begins work and thinks all the engines are too chatty and noisy, and when he can't stand Salty and Harvey asking so many questions about him, he soon snaps at them and asks them to give him some peace and quiet, they soon do and are upset with him for shouting at them, but the next day he pulls another long freight train and enjoys all the peace and quiet he can get until he runs into some noisy sheep who soon spoil it for him, they try to move them but fail and soon Sir Topham Hatt sends Toby with a farmer and his dog to move them off the line, Murdoch thanks Toby and later that evening apologises to the other engines for being cross with them, they soon forgive him and enjoy his company in the shed.

* Introducing Murdoch * Featuring Thomas, Henry, Toby, Salty, Harvey, Murdoch and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Percy, Duck, Douglas, Emily and Arthur. * First time we hear Murdoch's theme. * Michael Angelis narrates the US version of this episode on the New Friends for Thomas video & DVD and narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the PBS television broadcast in 2004 and on PBS KIDS Sprout.

[edit] Rheneas and the Roller Coaster

Rheneas gets unhappy when he can't find a good solution to make all the school children happy, he tries to think up some good ideas but it's no use, soon they are travelling the island pointing out all the important parts of their journey, later Rusty and the workmen are repairing the line after the rails begin to buckle, Rheneas is unaware of the points not being changed and accidentally hits the line and flies down it like a rollercoaster, soon he speeds down the mountainside and under the waterfall before finally coming to a stop at the last station, Sir Topham Hatt praises him and thinks he is a Really Useful engine.

* Featuring Rheneas, Rusty and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Skarloey, Peter Sam, Thomas with Annie and Clarabel and Duncan. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Bill, Ben and Fergus

Fergus, a railway traction engine, is sent to the rock quarry to help Bill, Ben and Mavis with an important job. But the twins become increasingly annoyed with the newcomer’s bossy attitude (‘Do It Right from Morning till Night’). They soon lose patience and when sent to collect a rock-crusher from the dockyard, they plan to purposely ignore him from now on. When they arrive back at the quarry, Fergus warns the twins to take care with the rock crusher, but they ignore his every word. But the noise of the heavy rock crusher causes a landslide. Sensing danger, Fergus pushes the twins and the rock crusher out of harms way, moments before being buried under a pile of rock. The twins are stung by guilt and help to rescue Fergus. After, the three engines promise to ‘do it right’ together.

* Introducing Fergus the Railway Traction Engine * Featuring Bill and Ben, Mavis and Fergus * Cameos by Percy, 'Arry or Bert, Arthur, Salty and Thomas with Annie and Clarabel * Sir Topham Hatt is mentioned by Michael Angelis and Michael Brandon. * First time we hear Fergus' theme. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Snow Engine - UK (Oliver the Snow Engine - US)

Oliver believes that a Great Western Engine should ‘never have to shiver’ during the bitter winter weather. But despite Toad’s claim that snow is ‘magical’, as well as the speedy construction of a giant snowman in the mountain village square, Oliver is not convinced. He is not happy when given the task of taking supplies up to the village and just as he is approaching the station, icy points lead him onto the wrong siding, sending him crashing through the buffers and straight into the giant snowman. With no rescue available until the following morning, Oliver and Toad are forced to spend a cold night out surrounded by the snow. It is not until he is woken the following morning by the sounds of happy children’s laugher that he takes a better view to snow.

* Featuring Duck, Oliver, Toad, Troublesome Trucks and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Thomas and Percy * At the beginning, Oliver was pulling a different break van not Toad. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Gordon and Spencer

Gordon is certain that he will be choose to collect the Duke and Duchess for their upcoming visit. But when he is diverted onto a siding to allow a sleek streamlined engine to speed by, he soon finds out he was wrong to presume so. Gordon later learns that the engine is Spencer, the Duke and Duchess’ own private engine. Sir Topham Hatt informs the engines of a special party will be held at a station on the far side of the island in honour of the visitors and Gordon warns Spencer to take on plenty of water. But Spencer is too conceited to listen, and sure enough finds himself stranded on a hill having used up all his water in speedily showing off. Gordon comes to the rescue and reclaims his title of the Island’s fastest engine, whilst the others realize Spencer is not so admirable after all!

* Introducing Spencer and the Duke and Duchess of Boxford. * Featuring Thomas, James, Gordon and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Edward, Henry, Percy, Douglas and Emily. * First time we hear Spencer's theme. * Michael Angelis narrates the US version of this episode on the New Friends for Thomas video & DVD and narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the PBS television broadcast in 2004 and on PBS KIDS Sprout.

[edit] Salty's Stormy Tale

The engines are busy at Brendam docks one day when Salty arrives and warns them about a fierce storm that is on route towards them, Thomas and Percy tease about how Salty speaks in his sea captain way, and makes him very unhappy, Later Sir Topham Hatt asks him to collect Fergus from the smelters, he agrees to this and soon is on his way till Emily arrives and asks why he looks so sad, when Salty tells her, he is more unhappy than ever and scuttles away to the smelters, soon Emily scolds Thomas and Percy for making fun of Salty and they go off to apologise but get worries when he is nowhere to be found, later Salty and Fergus battle to get home in the wind and rain till they hear that the lighthouse lamp has gone out, but thanks to Salty's clever idea, Fergus soon powers the generator with his flywheel and saves a huge ship from crashing into the rocks.

* Featuring Thomas, Percy, Salty, Emily, Fergus, and Sir Topham Hatt. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas and the Jet Engine & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Something Fishy

Arthur the tank engine is still learning his way around the island and one day discovers the fishing villages. He thinks it's the best place to be on a nice warm day. But when Sir Topham Hatt needs an engine to work the new line, Arthur hopes that he will be chosen till Thomas is asked to do the job instead. Thomas soon starts to complain and makes Arthur want to work at the village instead of the steelworks more than ever. The next day, Thomas has an accident and falls into a tidal pool after some faulty points switch him onto an old pier rail, Arthur soon is sent to collect the train and arrives at the docks with the train on time, later he goes to see Thomas to see if he is okay and in the evening, asks if he can run the new line all the time, and that Sir Topham Hatt agrees to let Arthur keep the line.

* Featuring Thomas, Arthur, the Troublesome Trucks and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Henry, Gordon, Percy, Duck, Emily, Cranky, Spencer, and Murdoch. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] The Runaway Elephant

The little engines are very busy when they have an important job to do: today they are building a new park. Duncan thinks that he can get all his jobs done before the engines, so they soon complain and think he is too puffed up in his somebox. Duncan arrives at the last station and announces he has finished all his jobs first, so Sir Topham Hatt gives him the job of collecting an Elephant statue and taking it to the park. Duncan thinks it will be an easy job and sets off with the statue without the brakevan. Soon he is speeding along the line but goes too fast and ends up getting into all kinds of trouble. He crashes into the buffer stop at the end of the line, and the statue flies through the air and lands in the pond of the new park. Duncan is soon scolded for his behaviour, but the next day is surprised when he sees the statue still in the pond. So thanks to Duncan's mistake, the visitors enjoy the park more than ever.

* Featuring Skarloey, Rusty, Duncan and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Peter Sam and Rheneas. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Fergus Breaks the Rules - UK (Thomas and the Search For Fergus - US)

Fergus the Railway traction is a great friend of Thomas. He is the pride of the sodor cement works and feels really useful, he knows every rule in the book by heart, and has never once caused any problems. But one day, Devious Diesel is brought in to help him and he soon causes Fergus a lot of trouble when he biffs into freight cars and gets himself covered in sand. Diesel soon make a plan by forcing Fergus to leave by telling him that the Fat Controller wants him to work at the smelters. Fergus believes him and soon heads off feeling very unhappy. Soon he arrives at the smelters and gets scared away when Arry and Bert emerge from the darkness of the shed. Sir Topham Hatt soon hears Fergus is missing and sends Thomas to go and look for him, Fergus turns onto and old line and runs out of coal, later Thomas arrives and brings him all the way to the smelters where Sir Topham Hatt is waiting, Fergus and Thomas explain the situation and soon Sir Topham Hatt sends Diesel to work the smelters and Fergus is still the pride of the cement works.

* Featuring Diesel, Thomas, Fergus, 'Arry and Bert and Sir Topham Hatt * Cameos by Percy * Toby is mentioned * Final appearance of Fergus (to date). * On the DVD release of Thomas and The Really Brave Engine it is called Thomas and the Search For Fergus * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas & The Really Brave Engines & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Bulgy Rides Again

Bulgy the bus is brought back into service when Sir Topham Hatt needs other means of transport to carry the passengers for Thomas and Emily while they are at the foundry being repaired. Bulgy is soon mended and taken back to the field where he used to live as a hen house, but soon his hens stow away on him while he is asleep later that night, the next day he travels along picking up passengers and suddenly turns a corner getting stuck behind a slow moving Trevor who is pulling a hay cart, he overtakes him and almost crashes into a van, swerving out of control he wakes up the hens who flap and squark loudly making the passengers unhappy, later he goes to get clean and refuses to take any more passengers, Emily suggests helping the new farmer with his vegetable and is soon turned into a vegetable stand on wheels, and loves his new job more than ever

* Featuring Thomas, James, Emily, Trevor, Bulgy and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Percy, Gordon, Henry, Peter Sam, Oliver, Tom Tipper's van, and Arthur. * Bulgy returns and got repaired for first time after twelve years as a hen house, this time as a good character. * By the end, Bulgy gets green paint over red as a vegetable bus. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas and the Jet Engine & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Harold and the Flying Horse

Harold is on duty, looking out for anyone who may be in danger. But even though he is doing well, he is sad to be missing out on the vicar’s fete. Meanwhile, Percy learns that a horse named Pegasus is going to be giving rides to children at the fete and Sir Topham Hatt explains the legend of the flying horse. Percy doesn’t believe the story, until the horse finds itself stuck in a ditch. Harold is instantly summoned to the rescue and lifts the horse out of the ditch with his harness, flying it quickly to the fete. Percy cannot believe his eyes as he sees the horse gliding over the rooftops. Harold feels much happier having been able to help out with the fete after all.

* Introducing Pegasus the Horse * Featuring Thomas, Percy, Harold, Sir Topham Hatt, and Pegasus the horse. * Cameos by Henry, Gordon, James, Toby with Henrietta, Donald, Duke, Skarloey, Rusty, Bertie, Trevor, Butch and Tiger Moth * The scene where Duke is was actually from season 4 episode * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Thomas and the Jet Engine & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] The Grand Opening

Skarloey has been going through a ‘bad-patch’ of lateness, much to the annoyance of Sir Topham Hatt who warns him that he must not be late for the opening of a new scenic line on the narrow gauged railway. This makes him determined not to let Sir Topham Hatt down. However, on the day of the opening, Harold feels unwell, meaning Sir Topham Hattand his wife must take a hot air balloon ride to get to the ceremony. They pass over Skarloey, who is impatiently helping some workmen to clear the line, panicking that he will be late again. Sir Topham Hatt is also concerned, but disaster strikes when the hot air of the balloon runs out, leaving the balloon stuck in a tree. Skarloey is thankfully not far away, and gets Sir Topham Hatt and his wife to the ceremony on his train (even though they are late!).

* Featuring Skarloey, Peter Sam, Rusty, Sir Topham Hatt and Lady Hatt * Cameos by Rheneas, Duncan, and Harold. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Best Dressed Engine

As part of the May Day celebrations on the island, Sir Topham Hatt’s engines decide to take part in a competition for the ‘Best Dressed Engine’. Even Murdoch modestly takes part, but Gordon thinks it is silly, and refuses to participate. However, on the day of the competition, violent wind blows a banner stretched across the iron bridge onto Gordon’s smoke box, blinding him and causing all kinds of chaos. When he finally comes to a stop at Knapford where the competition is being held, he is shocked to be awarded with the title of ‘Best Dressed Engine’, the banner coiled about his front. Secretly, he feels very pleased with himself!

* Featuring Thomas, Gordon, Henry, James, Percy, Toby, Murdoch and The Fat Controller * Cameos by Oliver, Salty, Trevor, Harold, Bulgy and Duke * A scene from season 1 was featured * The scene which featured Trevor was from Season 4 episode "Special Attraction". * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Hooray For Thomas & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Not So Hasty Puddings - UK (Not So Hasty Cakes - US)

It is Christmas time on the island and snow is lying heavy on the ground. Everyone is in a festive spirit, but when the task of delivering a large shipment of Christmas puddings is given to Elizabeth, Thomas becomes jealous, thinking that he could do a better job. Elizabeth thinks he is being silly, but the slippery roads and the weight of her cargo cause her to get stuck in a snowdrift. Thomas and Terence are immediately sent to the rescue and save both Elizabeth and the precious cargo from the snow. Thomas and Elizabeth decide to set aside their differences and work together.

* Featuring Thomas, Elizabeth and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Henry, Oliver, James, Percy, Toby, Duck, Duncan, Salty and Terence. * Henry from Season 1's The Flying Kipper is in this episode. * In the US version, the word puddings was replaced with cakes, despite the building said Puddings on it. * Elizabeth's large scale face was almost seen as the camera zoom towards the driver. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Mud Glorious Mud dvd and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Trusty Rusty

Rusty comes across a damaged stretch of line on a wooden viaduct. His driver sets up a warning post to block trains from using the bridge and they go on to warn the others, but Duncan refuses to listen and pulls away without taking on extra coal for the day. Sir Topham Hatt meanwhile agrees that something must be done with the bridge and the engines must instead take a longer route. But when Duncan finds himself low on coal and learns that the only coal bunker remaining is on the other side of the bridge, he takes a risk and crossing it, only to become stranded with the wooden supports giving way below him. Rusty comes instantly to the rescue, pulling him away just in time as the entire bridge collapses. Duncan learns a grave lesson to put trust in Rusty from then on.

* Featuring Skarloey, Rusty, Duncan and Sir Topham Hatt. * Cameos by Peter Sam and Stepney. * Rusty's theme from Season 4 is used in the UK version. * The Stepney and small model Rusty scene was from a season 4 episode. * The last episode to be filmed with classic 35mm and music themes. * The final episode ever to be directed by David Mitton. * Michael Brandon narrates the US version of this episode on the Percy Saves the Day & Other Adventures video & DVD and on PBS KIDS Sprout. * Michael Angelis narrates the UK version of this episode in the Thomas and Friends Season 7 collection.

[edit] Characters Introduced

* Emily (Emily's New Coaches) * Fergus (Bill, Ben and Fergus) * Arthur (The Spotless Record) * Murdoch (Peace and Quiet) * Spencer (Gordon and Spencer) * Lord Callan (Bad Day At Castle Loch) * Duke and Duchess of Boxford (Gordon and Spencer) * Emily's Coaches (Emily's New Coaches) * Pegasus the Horse (Harold and the Flying Horse) * The Queen of Sodor (James and the Queen Of Sodor) * The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop (The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop)

[edit] Notes

* This season was the last to use the original Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune. * This season was the last to have music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. * The British version of this season uses the original Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune and has music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. * Since the release of Season 8 episodes, the background music from this season has been revised to the post-Season 8 music for American releases although a few on Videos where released with music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell. * The Japanese, Chinese, and Korean versions of this season use the original Thomas the Tank Engine theme tune and have music composed by Mike O'Donnell and Junior Campbell, just like the British version. * The first female steam engine is introduced to the series (Emily). * This was the last season to use Nameplates Ending and 35mm film. * This season was the last to be directed by David Mitton. * This season features Bulgy's last speaking role. * This season was the first to feature Bertie moving his eyes.

[edit] Featured Characters

* Thomas * Edward * Henry * Gordon * James * Percy * Toby * Duck (non-speaking role) * Donald and Douglas * Oliver * Bertie * Harold * Toad * Annie and Clarabel * Bill and Ben * Mavis * Salty * Harvey * Diesel * Duke (stock footage cameo) * Skarloey * Rheneas * Peter Sam * Rusty * Duncan * Trevor(non-speaking role) * Emily * Fergus * Arthur * Murdoch * Spencer * Stepney (Cameo only) * Butch (Cameo only) * Cranky * George (Cameo only) * 'Arry and Bert * Terence (Cameo only) * Bulgy * Elizabeth * Tiger Moth (Cameo only)