BiggestThomasFan's Thomas and Friends Mini-Series Ideas

These are BiggestThomasFan's ideas for mini-series of Thomas and Friends. These are kind of like the Jack and the Sodor Construction Company spin-off episodes and the episodes and the DVD, Engines and Escapades, except most of them focus on other characters. Each set will have four or five episodes in them.

Plot
The Arlesdale Railway is being extend. Bert, the Blister Twins and Sigrid of Arlesdale have all helped the workmen with the construction. While they are at work, come across an old mine that had once been part of the Mid-Sodor Railway. The Small Controller and the workmen are very impressed, but Sigrid finds the mine to be very spooky. The Small Controller decides that the mine would make a find place for visitors, but will take some hard work first.

Sigrid is sure that the old mine is haunted, and is very scared when her driver tells her that they have to stay at the mine on nightshift to help the workmen. Mike warns Sigrid to beware of the Old Genie Ghost. He says that whenever you're near the Old Genie and his magic lamp, you feel a rush of wind, then you hear a creaking noise, and then you see it flicker on and off, off and on.

When nighttime comes, Sigrid thinks the mine looks very spooky. Then suddenly, she feels a rush of wind and a creaking noise. Sigrid is sure that the Old Genie is here, and thinks that it's come to hunt her down. Her driver decides to go and investigate. He returns soon, and tells Sigrid that the Old Genie wants to meet her. Sigrid wants to wait till morning, but her driver reminds Sigrid that ghosts do not work day shifts.

So Sigrid rolls forward slowly, and sees a light flickering on and off, off and on. And there, in a little old shed, is a little yellow engine who introduces himself as 'Proteus', even though some people call him 'the Old Genie' because he says his lamp is magical because it shines so brightly. Sigrid says that she wishes she was more brave of the mine, but Proteus tells Sigrid that bravery isn't something that comes from a wish, but from you when you face your fear. Proteus says that he wishes that he can be a working engine again, but the tracks of the Arlesdale Railway are too small for him to run on. So Sigrid promises to talk to the Small Controller tomorrow.

The next morning, Sigrid tells the Small Controller all about Proteus. The Small Controller has an idea on what to do with Proteus. So he calls Mr. Percival asking if he could use another engine on the Skarloey Railway.

Later that afternoon, Sigrid returns to the old mine to see Proteus. Proteus says that he's going to work on another railway on the other side of the island. Sigrid is sad to say goodbye, but Proteus promises to ask his new controller to write to Sigrid and her friends telling them how he's getting on. Just then, Madge arrives and takes Proteus to Crovan's Gate.

Characters

 * Proteus
 * Bert (small railway)
 * Mike
 * Blister I and Blister II
 * Sigrid of Arlesdale
 * Madge
 * The Small Controller
 * Rex (cameo)
 * Frank (cameo)
 * Jock (cameo)
 * Mr. Percival (mentioned)

Notes/Trivia

 * This episode and the other ones in this mini-series take place after my episode idea, Chinese New Year.
 * This episode would mark the first appearance of Proteus in the CGI series, as well as his first speaking role in the whole series.
 * This episode is similar to the Season 5 episode, Toby's Discovery and the Season 9 episode, The Magic Lamp. Also, the ending is loosely based on "Storm Damage" from WildNorWester's "Sodor: the Modern Years".
 * This would be the second time Madge carries an engine on her flatbed. The first time being in the Season 11 episode, Cool Truckings.

Plot
Sir Handel and Peter Sam have both gotten scratches on their boilers after some slate at the Blue Mountain Quarry fell on them. Mr. Percival sends both of them to the steamworks to have new coats of paint. He also tells them that he has a surprise for them at the steamworks. When Sir Handel and Peter Sam arrive at the steamworks, they try to find their surprise. They see Victor and Kevin, then they see Thomas, who's being given some new wheels. Then, they puff towards the back of the steamworks and find Proteus there.

Sir Handel and Peter Sam are both surprised to see Proteus. Peter Sam didn't know that Proteus was actually real, and Sir Handel, who is Proteus' brother, thought that the yellow engine was scrapped after the Mid-Sodor Railway. Proteus explains that he had been in a shed at one of the Mid-Sodor Railway's mine for years. Peter Sam also asks how Sir Handel and Proteus got to know each other. And so Sir Handel and Proteus tell him, as well as Thomas, Victor and Kevin, the story.

Peter Sam/Stuart had once gotten into a bad accident on the Mid-Sodor Railway. His brakes hadn't been working right, and he derailed at a bend and tumbled down a hill. Stuart was taken inside the maintaince shop for repairs. The manager told Duke and Sir Handel/Falcon that another engine will be brought in to help them until Stuart is repaired. He also mentions that the engine's basis was adapted from Falcon's, leaving the blue engine to wonder what the new engine will be like.

The next day, a little yellow engine arrives and introduces himself as Proteus. When he sees that Falcon shares the same basis as him, Proteus says that they can be brothers. But Falcon thinks that's a silly idea, and huffs away to start his work. Duke tells Proteus that Falcon tends to be grumpy most of the time, and that Proteus will get use to it. He also mentions that Falcon isn't as bad as Smudger, who was turned into a generator.

Proteus offers to help Falcon when it seems like he'll need it, but Falcon refuses as he thinks he can manage on his own. Falcon becomes so cross with Proteus that he forgets to take on more coal. That evening, Falcon is returning from the mines with some trucks when he runs out of coal near the cliff where he had once almost fallen off. His driver and fireman walk up to the cottage nearby, but there's no one home. All they can do is wait and hope help will come soon.

Back at the sheds, Duke and Proteus are worried about Falcon. So Proteus decides to go look for him. Meanwhile, Falcon is feeling cold, lonely and miserable and wishes for help to come. Then, he feels a rush of wind, then he hears a creaking noise, and then, through the tunnel, he sees a light flickering on and off, off and on. And out of the tunnel comes Proteus. Falcon is very happy to see him, and Proteus helps him home. Falcon apologizes to Proteus for being rude, and thinks his lamp is very bright. Falcon then thinks that maybe Proteus' lamp is magical because he wished help would come and when he saw the lamp, his wish came true.

Falcon and Proteus start to work well together, and the story of him rescue Falcon soon spreads across the island. When passengers hear about Proteus and meet him, they call him the 'Old Genie' because of his bright lamp that is believed to be magical.

Back on the present day on Sodor, Peter Sam asks why Proteus was lift the shed near the old mine. Proteus explains that just before Peter Sam returned to service, he broke down and was shunted into the shed until his new parts where ready, but they never were. Peter Sam, Thomas, Victor and Kevin all thank Sir Handel and Proteus for tell them the story, and Proteus says that he's looking forward to working with Sir Handel and Duke again, and making new friends.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Sir Handel/Falcon
 * Peter Sam/Stuart
 * Duke
 * Proteus
 * Victor
 * Kevin
 * The Mid-Sodor Railway Manager
 * Mr. Percival
 * Skarloey (cameo)
 * Rusty (cameo)
 * Luke (cameo)
 * Smudger (mentioned)

Notes/Trivia

 * This episode would mark the first of a few things:
 * The first appearances of the Mid-Sodor Railway and its manager in the CGI series.
 * The first time Sir Handel and Peter Sam are referred to by the Mid-Sodor names (Falcon and Stuart) since the Season 4 episode, Four Little Engines.
 * References to the Season 4 episodes, Granpuff and Bulldog are made.

Plot
Proteus' restoration is completed, and he's ready to start work on the Skarloey Railway. Word of Proteus returning to service had gone around while he was in the steamworks, and a crowd of people are waiting at Crovan's Gate when Proteus starts his first passenger run. They cheer for him, and call out "Welcome Back, Old Genie!". Even Gordon and James are impressed by Proteus. Proteus is very happy that everyone wants to see.

As he puffs along the Skarloey Railway, he takes a good look at the scenery and thinks it's very nice. At Rheneas station, he meets up with Sir Handel, who asks Proteus how his first run on the line is going. Proteus says that it's going great and tells him about the crowd at Crovan's Gate, as well as what he thinks of the railway. Sir Handel replies saying that he's glad his brother is having a good time on his first day here.

Things go smoothly with Proteus for the next few days. Then, one foggy morning, Mr. Percival asks Proteus to pick up some slate from the Blue Mountain Quarry and take it to the Wharf. As it's foggy, Proteus' lamp gets lit, so he can see ahead.

At the Blue Mountain Quarry, Luke is getting a train of slate ready when he sees a light in the distance. It turns out to be Proteus' lamp. Luke chuckles and says that Proteus' lamp must really be magical, as he could see it before Proteus got closer to him, and even Merrick and Owen chuckle at this. But as Proteus puffs away, he begins to wonder if his lamp really is magical.

Proteus makes good time along the line. But as he gets closer to the wharf, the bulb in his lamp goes out. They stop so his crew can change the bulb. However, they have stopped by a bridge where some boys throw stones at Proteus. Some stones scratch Proteus' yellow paintwork, and another hits Proteus' lamp off his funnel and to the ground, breaking it. Proteus' driver, fireman and the guard immediately walk up to the boys and tell them that they've been very bad. Then they go to the nearest signalbox and tell the signalman all about it. The boys are reported to their parents, and Skarloey is sent to help lead Proteus all the way to the wharf, where they arrive right on time.

When Mr. Percival hears the news, he sends Proteus back to the steamworks to have his scratches painted over and be given a new lamp. But Proteus is now worried because he has had his old lamp for years. And it was that lamp that made everyone call him the 'Old Genie'. Freddie asks Proteus if his lamp really was magical, and Proteus admits that it probably isn't magical and that it might have just been a rumor. That makes Proteus realizes that it doesn't matter if his new lamp is as bright as his old one. As long as it shines bright enough for others to see it and he works hard, Proteus will still have his nickname, 'The Old Genie'.

Characters

 * Gordon
 * James
 * Skarloey
 * Sir Handel
 * Freddie
 * Proteus
 * Luke
 * Colin
 * Merrick
 * Owen
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Lady Hatt
 * Stephen Hatt
 * Bridget Hatt
 * Nancy
 * Dowager Hatt
 * Miss Jenny
 * Lord Callan
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford
 * Mr. Percival
 * Mrs. Percival
 * The Percival Children
 * Sir Robert Norramby
 * The Thin Clergyman
 * Mr. Gilbert Jones
 * Rheneas (cameo)
 * Victor (cameo)
 * Kevin (cameo)

Notes/Trivia

 * This episode would mark the first appearances of Nancy and Rheneas Station in the CGI series.

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