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Director(s)

 * Greg Tirenan

Producer(s)

 * Nicole Stinn

Writer(s)

 * Andrew Brenner

Narrator

 * Michael Angelis (UK)
 * Michael Brandon (US)

Plot
Thomas was at Knapford. The Fat Controller told him that a new engine is coming to Sodor to look around. Thomas was pleased. He was asked to show him around. Once he knows what he thinks of it, he will stay on Sodor.

Thomas went to Brendam Docks. Percy, Henry, James and Daisy were there. They all wanted to see the new engine. Soon, Cranky lifted the new engine out of the ship. Thomas and the other engines were surprised. Thomas asked what the name is. The name was David. He saw Thomas and told him that he's very blue.

A very surprising Thomas gasped. He didn't know that David can describe engines. David told Percy that he's very green, he told Henry that he looks very big, he told James that he looks very red and he told Daisy that she looks very pretty with your eyelashes. They all thanked him. Thomas told David to come with him.

Soon, they headed to Maithwaite. Donald and Douglas were there. David looked at them. He told Thomas that they look very identical. The twins got shocked of what he said. They thanked him. Next, they met Whiff and Scruff at Whiff's Waste Dump. David described them as a smelly couple. The engines blushed and thanked him.

It was going on. David described Bertie at the crossing as a busy bus, he told Skarloey at the Transfer Yards that he's a little engine and told Flora at Arlesdale End that her yellow paint looks lovely. Thomas thought that David is really clever.

When Thomas and David came to the Dieselworks, Diesel, 'Arry, Bert and Diesel 10 were searching for trouble and sniggering. David told Thomas that the diesels are devious. Thomas replied that they are. The diesels gasped hearing him and stopped sniggering.

The Fat Controller soon arrived. He told David that his first job is to work with Thomas. They both have to collect Jobi wood from Misty Island and send them to the Steamworks to make a new crane. David asked what is Misty Island. Thomas said that he'll find out.

Soon, the engines came passed the Sodor Search and Rescue Centre. David said that the team are very tough. Rocky, Harold, Captain and Butch heard that and thanked them as they went in the tunnel.

While in the tunnel, David described it as a dark tunnel. Thomas said that it is. Soon, the engines were on Misty Island. David looked around and said to Thomas that is strange. Thomas told him that it gets even stranger.

As the engines passed the Logging Station, David said that it's unbeliveable. And when they came to the Shake Shake Bridge, David said that it's very wobbly. Soon, they saw Bash, Dash and Ferdinand. David said that they're hillarious. Bash, Dash and Ferdinand heard him. They asked what the name is.

Thomas said that it's David and he likes to describe things. David saw Old Wheezy and Hee-Haw and said they're funny. The Logging Locos asked if they have came for the logs. Thomas said that they have. Soon, the engines were coupled.

David said to Thomas that everything is OK so far. Suddenly, Old Wheezy accidently grabbed David. As Old Wheezy spun around, David said that everything's dizzy. Old Wheezy suddenly threw David into the Logging Pond. Thomas asked if David's OK. David said he's fine, but everything's wet.

Thomas knew that his new friend needed help. So, he headed back to Sodor to collect Rocky. Soon, David was lifted into the Logging Pond. David thanked Thomas and Rocky and told them that they are helpful.

Later, David and Thomas headed back to Sodor and arrived at the Sodor Steamworks. David described Victor as a kind fellow. Victor was surprised and soon thanked him.

Soon, Thomas and David came to Tidmouth Sheds. Only Percy and The Fat Controller were there. Sir Topham Hatt asked David what he thinks of Sodor. David replied that Sodor was good, but Misty Island wasn't that bad. Soon, David said that he is impressed of Sodor and decided to stay.

Percy and Thomas cheered and Percy told him that he's a good friend. David blushed and smiled at Thomas, who thinks that David is such a describing friend.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * James
 * Percy
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Daisy
 * Diesel
 * 'Arry and Bert
 * Diesel 10
 * Whiff
 * Scruff
 * Bash and Dash
 * Ferdinand
 * Old Wheezy
 * Hee-Haw
 * Harold
 * Rocky
 * Captain
 * Butch
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Victor
 * Flora (does not speak)
 * Skarloey (does not speak)
 * Bertie (does not speak)
 * Cranky (does not speak)
 * Hiro (cameo)
 * Kevin (cameo)

Locations

 * Sodor
 * Shen Valley
 * Knapford
 * Brendam
 * Sodor Shipping Company
 * Maithwaite
 * Whiff's Waste Dump
 * Transfer Yards
 * Arlesdale End
 * Sodor Dieselworks
 * Sodor Search and Rescue Centre
 * Misty Island Tunnel
 * Misty Island
 * The Logging Station
 * Shake Shake Bridge
 * The Logging Pond
 * Sodor Steamworks
 * Tidmouth Sheds

Goofs

 * Breakvans should have been added to Thomas, David, Percy, Skarloey and Hiro's trains.
 * When Thomas entered the docks, Daisy's eyelashes are gone.

Quotes

 * Bash: What is that...
 * Dash: ...engine's name?
 * Ferdinand: That's right.
 * Thomas: That's David. He likes to describe things.

UK and AUS Cast

 * Michael Angelis as the narrator
 * Ben Small as Thomas, Ferdinand and Douglas
 * Teresa Gallagher as Daisy
 * Keith Wickham as The Fat Controller, Henry, James, Percy, Whiff, Dash, Harold and Captain
 * Matt Wilkinson as Donald, Victor, Scruff, Bash, Diesel 10, and Rocky
 * Kerry Shale as Diesel, 'Arry and Bert
 * Rupert Degas as Butch and David

USA Cast

 * Michael Brandon as the narrator, Diesel and Scruff
 * Martin Sherman as Thomas
 * Kerry Shale as Henry, James, Dash, 'Arry and/or Bert, Harold and Sir Topham Hatt
 * William Hope as Edward, Percy, Whiff, Bash and Donald
 * Matt Wilkinson as Diesel 10
 * Keith Wickham as Captain
 * Jules de Jongh as Daisy
 * Glenn Wrage as Ferdinand and Rocky
 * David Bedella as Victor
 * Ben Small as Douglas
 * Rupert Degas as Butch and David

Director(s)

 * Greg Tirenan

Producer(s)

 * Nicole Stinn

Writer(s)

 * Andrew Brenner

Narrator

 * Michael Angelis (UK)
 * Michael Brandon (US)

Plot
Peter Sam and Sir Handel were resting in the sheds. They were talking to Duke. They wanted to go back to their old railway. Duke asked is they mean the railway that was closed. Peter Sam replied that they do.

Mighty Mac heard them and told them that Mr. Percival was talking about a genorator named Smudger. Duke knew it's someone he knew. The Thin Controller came along and told Duke that he has to do an important job. His wife, Mrs Percival, wanted to see the railways she hasn't seen yet. Duke said he knows just the place.

When Duke arrived at Mountain Village Station, Mrs. Percival was there. She told him that she has her camera ready. She is going to take pictures. She took one of Duke before they headed off. They came to a junction and Duke headed down his old track.

The engines came to Arlesdale Station. It was the railway Duke used to work in. Mrs. Percival was impressed. She took a picture of The Gold Mines and Duke's old shed. Then, she saw another shed. She was about to take it until she heard snoring.

She asked him what is it. She hoped it isn't a rabbit or a spider. Duke said it isn't, but it looks like there's someone in the shed with spiders in it. The someone spoke. Mrs. Percival asked who is in there. The engine was Smudger.Duke explained that Smudger used to roll roughly and come off the rails until he's a genorator.

Smudger suddenly sneezed because a spider is up his nose. Mrs. Percival asked if it's cold inside. Smudger replied that it is. He has been stuck in it all Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Nobody has let him out. Mrs. Percival knows how he feels. She wanted to help. Duke knew that maybe she could be right.

When Duke and Mrs. Percival came back, Duncan, Skarloey and Thomas were at the Transfer Yards as well as Mr. Percival. Mrs. Percival told her husband about Smudger. Mr. Percival thought that is a good idea. Skarloey told him that it will be nice.

The next morning, Smudger had more guest. It wasn't just Mrs. Percival and Duke again, it was Sir Handel, Peter Sam and Mr. Percival. Smudger was surprised to see the names changing. Sir Handel exclaimed that they have changed their names while working on another line. Smudger became impressed.

Mr. Percival told Smudger that he does feel lonely as a genorator, but he does need to be useful again. Peter Sam told Smudger that perhaps, as a special treat, he can genorate power for a couple of weeks, then later, the railway will be restored and he will become a proper engine. Smudger then became excited.

So, a couple of weeks, Smudger powered everything in the railway and soon, the railway became restored. Smudger was pleased. Soon, Rusty came with a breakdown crane and Smudger was suddenly out. He was excited. Soon, a new genorator came out. It was another engine who had been roughly riding on the mainland.

Smudger was put on a flatbed at the Transfer Yards pulled by Thomas. Duke, Sir Handel and Peter Sam whistled goodbye and Mr and Mrs. Percival waved as Smudger went out of sight.

Thomas had to stop at a junction along the way. Percy was there. He gasped when he saw the strange engine. He asked what's his name. Thomas explained that he is Smudger. Percy asked is he's going to the Steamworks. Thomas and Smudger said yes.

As they came to the Sodor Steamworks, Stanley and Gordon were there as well as Victor and Kevin. Stanley clearly saw the name and told Gordon that the strange engine is Smudger. Gordon was impressed. He was sure he heard that before.

Victor asked what can he do for the little engine. Thomas told him that Smudger was a genorator for a long time and he wanted to be really useful again. Kevin explained that they will try hard. Suddenly, a spider came out of Smudger's funnel. Thomas, Victor and Kevin laughed. Smudger blushed.

Duke, Sir Handel, Peter Sam and Mighty Mac were waiting at the Transfer Yards. Skarloey was to call out when Smudger's coming. The two Percivals were standing on the platform. Duke hoped Smudger is OK. Suddenly, Skarloey whistled and told them that they're coming. Everyone whistled as they saw Smudger in engine shape.

Smudger was happy. Spiders were shooed and his paintwork shone. He thanked Duke and the Narrow Gauge engines. Then, he thanked Mr and Mrs. Percival.

Soon, he tried racing along the line. This time, Smudger rolled smootly. Everyone was proud of him. Duke hoped that Smudger will stay engine forever. Smudger knew that indeed he will.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon
 * Percy
 * Stanley
 * Victor
 * Skarloey
 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam
 * Duke
 * Mighty Mac
 * Smudger
 * Mr. Percival
 * Mrs. Percival
 * Duncan (does not speak)
 * Diesel (cameo)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * The bargeman (cameo)

Locations

 * Skarloey Railway Engine Shed
 * The Wharf
 * Mountain Village Station
 * Arlesdale Station
 * The Gold Mines
 * Transfer Yards
 * Bluff's Cove Junction
 * Sodor Steamworks

Goofs

 * Breakvans should have been added to Thomas, Percy, Diesel and Edward's trains.
 * Thomas told Percy the name of the engine, but Percy should know the name because he listened to the name in Granpuff.

Quotes

 * Stanley: The strange engine is Smudger.
 * Gordon: That's interesting. I am sure I heard that before.

UK and AUS Cast

 * Michael Angelis as the narrator
 * Ben Small as Thomas
 * Rupert Degas as Mighty Mac
 * Teresa Gallagher as Mrs. Percival
 * Bob Golding as Mr. Percival
 * Kerry Shale as Smudger
 * Keith Wickham as Gordon, Percy, Skarloey, Sir Handel, Peter Sam and Duke
 * Matt Wilkinson as Stanley, Victor and Kevin

USA Cast

 * Michael Brandon as the narrator
 * Martin Sherman as Thomas
 * David Bedella as Victor
 * Rupert Degas as Mighty Mac
 * Bob Golding as Mr. Percival
 * William Hope as Percy
 * Jules de Jongh as Mrs. Percival
 * Kerry Shale as Gordon, Duke, Kevin and Smudger
 * Ben Small as Stanley
 * Keith Wickham as Skarloey, Sir Handel and Peter Sam