BiggestThomasFan's Thomas & Friends Episodes Ideas

Here is where I, BiggestThomasFan, will put down my ideas for Thomas & Friends episodes. Some might be based on stories from the Railway Series, some might be based on stories from the Thomas and Friends annuals and some might be ones that I made up.

Plot
One day, after finishing his morning work, Luke meets Duke for the first time. Luke says that they probably didn't meet before because for years, he's been hiding at the Blue Mountain Quarry. Luke then tells Duke about how he bumped into Victor sending him into the sea and thought it was his fault making him think he would be sent away from Sodor. Then Luke tells Duke that Sir Handel and Peter Sam have told him about an engine who was bad on the Mid-Sodor Railway. Duke guesses correctly that the engine Luke is referring is Smudger. Then Duke tells Luke the story of Smudger. About when he first came to the railway, road roughly and constantly derailing. No matter how many times Duke warned him, Smudger didn't listen and kept causing accidents until the manager says he's going to make him useful at last. He turns Smudger into a generator behind the sheds. Luke asks if Smudger is still a generator. Duke says no and that a few days before the Mid-Sodor Railway closed some people came and bought Smudger and from what he heard, they were going rebuilt Smudger and make him an engine again. Duke says that he hoped Smudger is a better engine now. Then Duke and Luke leave to take their next trains. That evening, Mr. Percival tells all the narrow gauge engines that he's bought an engine to help out on the railway. He says the engine's name is Smudger and that he heard that he used to work with Duke. Duke's a little nervous about meeting Smudger again and as he falls asleep, he wonders what he would say to Smudger when they meet tomorrow.

Characters

 * Skarloey
 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam
 * Duke
 * Luke
 * Smudger
 * Mr. Percival
 * Victor (does not speak)
 * Rheneas (cameo)
 * Rusty (cameo)
 * Duncan (cameo)
 * Freddie (cameo)
 * Mighty Mac (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode would mark Freddie, Mighty Mac, Duke and Smudger's first appearances in the CGI series. As well as, Duke and Smudger's first speaking roles since Season 4.
 * This episode would feature a re-creation of Blue Mountain Mystery done by Arc Productions, as well as a CGI re-creation of the Season 4 episode, Granpuff.

Plot
The next day, all the narrow gauge engines gather around the depot to meet Smudger. Stanley arrives with Rocky to lower Smudger onto the tracks. And Norman arrives with Smudger. Rocky lowers Smudger next to Duke and all the engines welcome Smudger to the Skarloey Railway. Smudger tells Duke that he's changed his way and is well-behaved, but Duke says that he'll believe it when he sees it. Then all the engines leave to do their work. Smudger's first job is to take a trainload of gravel to Ulfstead Castle. On the way, the trucks give Smudger some trouble by pushing him down the hill and causing Smudger to derail. Duke arrives with the breakdown train to re-rail Smudger. Smudger tries to tell Duke that it wasn't his fault, but Duke doesn't believe him. Once he's re-railed, Smudger continues on to Ulfstead Castle and finishes his journey without any further incidents. The next day, Duke is taking some passengers to a picnic. When they stop at the picnic area, the driver, fireman and guard help set up the picnic. While that's going on a small boy sneaks inside Duke's cab and fiddles with his controls causing Duke to puff foward. As Duke starts puffing away from the picnic area, the boy jumps out of his cab and the driver calls the signalman warning him about Duke. Duke is still puffing down the line going faster and faster. Smudger is shunting trucks in a siding when he hears the news. He tells the signalman to switch on the line and telling him that he could stop Duke. So, Smudger is switch onto the line and starts puffing backwards until Duke catches up to him. Then Smudger puts on his breaks and brings Duke and his coaches to a stop. Duke thanks Smudger for saving him and as they head back to the picnic area, Smudger tells Duke that his accident yesterday was caused by the trucks pushing him. Duke apologizes to Smudger for thinking it was his fault. When they arrive back at the picnic area, Duke's driver tells him that the boy who fiddled with his controls has been punished and Mr. Percival congrates Smudger for saving Duke. Now, Duke and Smudger are good friends and work very well together, as good friends should.

Characters

 * Norman
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Duke
 * Luke
 * Smudger
 * Millie
 * Mr. Percival
 * Sir Robert Norramby
 * Stanley (does not speak)
 * Rocky (does not speak)
 * Peter Sam (cameo)
 * Rusty (cameo)
 * Duncan (cameo)
 * Freddie (cameo)
 * Mighty Mac (cameo)
 * Owen (cameo)
 * Merrick (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is partially based on socialtreason2's "A Blast From The Past" from YouTube.

Plot
One day after pulling the Express, Gordon feels tired and Charlie replies by telling him to become a tank engine. Later, it is discovered Gordon needs new tubes. Henry is told to pull the Express, but one day he gets sick too. Charlie, Billy and Stanley are the only engines available, so they're coupled up. On Gordon's Hill, Billy runs out of steam. They're unable to uncouple him, so they try to struggle to the Works. Stanley breaks down just outside the station, and Charlie, unable to take the train himself, stops. Gordon, who watched the whole scene from his siding, makes heavy breathing noises at Charlie.

Characters

 * Gordon
 * Stanley
 * Charlie
 * Billy
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry (does not speak)
 * Hiro (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Rosie (cameo)
 * Scruff (cameo)
 * Sidney (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from The Railway Series book, Really Useful Engines. Charlie, Billy and Stanley replace Thomas, Percy and Duck respectively.
 * This episode would mark Billy's first appearance in the CGI series.

Plot
Hiro tells Paxton about the goods trains on the Other Railway that do not have brakevans. Paxton decides that if the Other Railway doesn't need brakevans, then he doesn't either. A few days later, Paxton is taking trucks from the Blue Mountain Quarry to Brendam Docks. The trucks give Paxton a hard time. And as he climbs Gordon's Hill, the trucks hold back so much that a coupling breaks and the trucks start to race back down the hill. But the guard stops the trucks just as they are about to hit Stanley. Afterwards, Paxton agrees that brakevans are vital after all.

Characters

 * Stanley
 * Hiro
 * Diesel
 * Den
 * Dart
 * Paxton
 * Sidney
 * Rheneas
 * Toby (cameo)
 * Bill and Ben (cameo)
 * Charlie (cameo)
 * Caitlin (cameo)
 * Skarloey (cameo)
 * Sir Handel (cameo)
 * Owen (cameo)
 * James (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the annual story, Percy and the Brakevan. Hiro and Paxton replace Henry and Percy respectively.

Plot
Spencer is asked to pull the express while Gordon is away at the mainland. He boasts to the steam team that he can pull the express faster than Gordon. But the next morning, when he tries to leave Knapford, he slips on the slippery rails and the water in his boiler surges forwards, making him unable to stop creating steam even though he can't move forward. Stafford takes him back to the shed after he runs out of steam while Henry pulls the express and the rails Spencer was running on are replaced. That night, Thomas and Percy tease Spencer about his incident that morning making Spencer feel embarrassed.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Percy
 * Spencer
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry (does not speak)
 * Stafford (does not speak)
 * Rocky (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Oliver (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Diesel (cameo)
 * Gordon (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story, High Speed Gordon from The Railway Series book, Gordon the High-Speed Engine. Spencer and Stafford replace Gordon and Douglas respectively.
 * The episodes, Gordon and Spencer and Express Coming Through are referenced.

Plot
The railway needs more engines to help with the work. So two diesels, 7101 and 199, arrive. 7101 is friendly, but 199 is rude, saying diesels are more reliable than steam engines. Later, Henry is riding home tender-first, his regulator jammed, and meets 199 with a train of oil-tankers at a signalbox. 199, ironically, has failed, and so does 7101 after his ejector leaks and he is unable to pull his passenger train. Henry, with some help from 7101, still able to move, bravely takes 199, the oil-tankers and the passengers to the next station. Hiro takes the passenger train, while Donald takes the goods. 199 is sent away in disgrace and Henry helps 7101 to the shed. Sir Topham Hatt decides to let 7101 stay, and 7101 is later renamed "Bear", which he likes because it means that he "really belongs".

Characters

 * Henry
 * Duck
 * Donald
 * Hiro
 * 7101/Bear
 * 199/Spamcan
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Thomas (cameo)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from The Railway Series book, Enterprising Engines. Hiro replaces Flying Scotsman respectively.

Plot
When Edward has to go to the steamworks to be repaired, Salty is asked to help pull passenger trains on Edward's Branch Line. At first, Salty is a bit rough with the coaches since he's never pull coaches before. But BoCo tells Salty about how to be gentle with coaches and Salty does a better job with his passenger train, which makes the passengers happy. Before long, Edward comes back from the steamworks and Salty goes back to working at Brendam Docks.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Porter
 * BoCo
 * Salty
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Rocky (does not speak)
 * James (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Timothy (cameo)
 * Bear (cameo)
 * Reg (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is partially based on the Season 8 episode, Henry and the Wishing Tree.
 * This episode would mark BoCo's first appearance in the CGI series.

Plot
After Bill and Ben have a near collusion at the clay pits, they have an argument and refuse to speak to each other. Then Timothy has an idea to make Bill and Ben friends again. He asks Sir Topham for the twins for work away from each other for a few days. So Bill is sent to work with Stafford at the shunting yards while Ben stays at the clay pits with Timothy and Marion. As days go by, the twins start to miss each other and wish to get back together. Then, when Bill has to take a train to Brendam Docks, he meets up with Ben. The twins apologize to each other, become friends again and Bill goes back to the clay pits to work Timothy, Marion and his twin, Ben.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Duck
 * Bill and Ben
 * Timothy
 * Stafford
 * Marion
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Toby (cameo)
 * Oliver (cameo)
 * Porter (cameo)
 * BoCo (cameo)
 * Salty (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is similar to the Season 3 episode, One Good Turn and the Season 6 episode, Twin Trouble.

Plot
A new diesel named Brenda bullies Rosie, which makes he upset. Fortunately, Thomas is there to help Rosie and tells her about how to stand up to bullies. The next time Brenda bullies Rosie, Rosie stands up to her. Sir Topham Hatt soon finds out about Brenda's behavior and sends her away in disgrace. Rosie is happy that Brenda is gone and even happier to have a friend like Thomas to help her.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Oliver
 * Rosie
 * Millie
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)

New Character
 * Brenda the Dark Blue Class 14 Diesel

Trivia

 * References to Thomas and the Birthday Mail and Hector the Horrid are made.

Plot
Daisy thinks that being a diesel rail-car means that she doesn't need to pull coaches. But one day, Daisy has extra passengers to take on her normal run. So Thomas offers her to use Annie and Clarabel. Daisy accepts Thomas' offer and uses his coaches on her journey that day. But the next day, there are even more passengers that Daisy has to take. So Duck offers her to use the slip coaches. Daisy accepts Duck's offer and uses the slip coaches on her journey. That evening, Daisy admits that sometimes she might need to use coaches for her journeys.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Stanley
 * Daisy
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * The Slip Coaches
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Percy (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Hiro (cameo)
 * Norman (cameo)
 * Henrietta (cameo)
 * James (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This episode would mark the first appearances of Daisy, Elsbridge Station and Ffarquhar Station in the CGI series.
 * This episode would feature a CGI re-creation of the Season 2 episodes, Daisy and Percy's Predicament. Also, the Season 18 episode, Duck and the Slip Coaches is referenced.

Plot
Mavis has to leave Ffarquhar Quarry for a few days while some workmen are blasting rocks. So Sir Topham Hatt makes arrangements for Mavis to work on the mainline. One day, Mavis is given a special job of taking penguins to the Animal Park. But when a penguin gets loose a few days later, Mavis has to find it. She finds the penguin near Wellsworth Station and takes it back to the Animal Park. And Sir Topham Hatt congratulates Mavis for finding the missing penguin.

Characters

 * Henry
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Porter
 * Mavis
 * Bear
 * Harold
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Harvey (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Daisy (cameo)
 * Salty (cameo)
 * Arry and Bert (cameo)
 * Henrietta (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode would feature a CGI re-creation of the Season 3 episodes, Mavis and Toby's Tightrope.
 * The title is a reference to the 1995 MGM film, The Pebble and the Penguin.

Plot
Since Dennis' first day on Sodor, he had tried to get out of the habit of being lazy. But he still tends to be a bit lazy now and then. One day, Arry and Bert decide to play a trick on Dennis to get him to do work. They tell Dennis that Sir Topham Hatt wanted him to take a heavy goods train from Knapford Yards to Vicarstown. Dennis does so, but what he doesn't know is that Arry and Bert were suppose to take the train themselves. During his journey, Dennis breaks down due to the train being too heavy. Bear is called in to rescue him. He takes the train to Vicarstown and takes Dennis to the Dieselworks. When Sir Topham Hatt finds out about Arry and Bert's trick on Dennis, he punishes the two diesels by having them work around Knapford Yards for a month. But Dennis realizes that Arry and Bert tricked him so he would do work. And from then on, Dennis always works hard and is no longer lazy.

Characters

 * Arry and Bert
 * Dennis
 * Norman
 * Den
 * Dart
 * Bear
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Oliver (cameo)
 * Rosie (cameo)
 * Hiro (cameo)
 * BoCo (cameo)
 * Daisy (cameo)
 * Toad (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode would mark the first appearances of Dennis, Knapford Yards and Vicarstown in the CGI series.
 * The Season 9 episode, Thomas' Day Off is referenced.

Plot
Duncan had always been a bit jealous of Mighty Mac because together they're the strongest engine on the narrow gauge railway. One day, when there is a very long train of stone to collect from the Blue Mountain Quarry, Duncan tries to take the whole train by himself. But he puffs so hard with his train that he runs out of water. Mighty and Mac are called in to help get Duncan's train to Daisy Halt. Afterwards, Duncan learns that being the strongest isn't everything and apologizes to Mighty Mac for his jealousy.

Characters

 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Duncan
 * Mighty Mac
 * Smudger
 * Owen
 * Mr. Percival
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Peter Sam (cameo)
 * Duke (cameo)
 * Freddie (cameo)

Plot
One day, BoCo's controls get stuck on backwards meaning he can only move backwards. So BoCo has to do all his work going backwards. But it's no trouble for him since he has a cab on his front and one at the back. But the other engines wonder why BoCo is doing his work backwards. Sir Topham Hatt soon finds out and has BoCo sent to the dieselworks to have his controls repaired.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Percy
 * Oliver
 * Bill and Ben
 * Charlie
 * Timothy
 * BoCo
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Porter (cameo)
 * Daisy (cameo)
 * Salty (cameo)
 * Den (cameo)
 * Toad (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Plot
Stafford gets into an accident has to go to the steamworks to be repaired. But that means the shunting yards doesn't have an engine to get trains ready. Then the yard manager has an idea. He calls Terence the Tractor in to do shunting in the yard. Terence does so and enjoys himself. The other engines are impressed when they see him shunting, making Terence feel very proud. Soon, Stafford returns from the steamworks and Terence returns to working at on the island. And although he had a good time at the shunting yards, he is glad to go back to his normal work.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Percy
 * Stanley
 * Dennis
 * Norman
 * Bear
 * Stafford
 * Terence
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Farmer McColl
 * Henry (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Harvey (cameo)
 * BoCo (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode would mark Terence's first appearance in the CGI series.
 * This episode is partially based on the annual story, Hosepipes and Shunters.

Plot
One day, Bill and Ben meet Bash and Dash for the first time. Both twins start a little rivalry with each other and even have a contest to see who can be the most mischievous. But Bash and Dash's mischievousness causes an accident at Ulfstead Castle and Bill and Ben's mischievousness causes an accident at Brendam Docks. Edward scolds at Bill and Ben severely and Ferdinand scolds at Bash and Dash severely. And Sir Topham Hatt punishes both twins by having Bill and Ben work on Misty Island and Bash and Dash at the Clay Pits for a week. Bill, Ben, Bash and Dash apologize to each other and become friends.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Bill and Ben
 * Bash and Dash
 * Ferdinand
 * Stephen
 * Porter
 * Salty
 * Millie
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Sir Robert Norramby
 * Timothy (does not speak)
 * Rocky (does not speak)
 * Marion (does not speak)
 * Billy (cameo)
 * BoCo (cameo)

Plot
Rosie isn't sure if she wants to wear a snowplough as she's never used one before. But Thomas tells her that snowploughs are important and even tells her the story of when he got stuck in snow and had to be rescued by Terence. After hearing the story, Rosie decides that she should wear a snowplough. Rosie has to clear the lines from snow. While doing so, she runs into Duck and his slip coaches, who are stuck in a snowdrift. Duck tells Rosie that his snowplough broke and it had to be removed. Rosie helps Duck and his coaches out of the snowdrift and also double-heads Duck's train with him so he doesn't get stuck again. Rosie and Duck deliver the slip coaches to stations and return to the yard. Later, Sir Topham Hatt congratulates Rosie for helping Duck and rewards her with a new coat of paints. This makes Rosie feel very happy and now she knows that it is very important to wear snowploughs when it snows.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Rosie
 * The Slip Coaches
 * Terence
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Donald and Douglas (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Whiff (cameo)
 * Scruff (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Henrietta (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode would feature a CGI re-creation of the Season 1 episode, Thomas, Terence and the Snow.

Plot
Bear is sent to collect Christmas decorations from Vicarstown for Knapford Station. But while collecting them, a blizzard hits Sodor. Bear manages to get through with his snowplough. But when a rock hits his snowplough, it gets damage and needs to be removed. His driver is worried that they won't get the decorations to Knapford on time, but Bear is determined and keeps going without a snowplough. It isn't easy, but Bear manages to get through and makes it to Knapford. Sir Topham Hatt is proud of Bear and even Spencer is impressed.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * Oliver
 * Spencer
 * Bear
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * James (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Charlie (cameo)
 * Paxton (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Toad (cameo)
 * Lady Hatt (cameo)
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is similar to the Season 6 episode, It's Only Snow.

Plot
Toby tells Billy and Charlie the story of when Mrs. Kyndley saved Thomas from a landslide using a dressing-gown when she was ill. And that Sir Topham Hatt sent her to Bournemouth to get better.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Toby
 * Billy
 * Charlie
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Henrietta
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Mrs. Kyndley
 * Mr. Kyndley
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from the Railway Series book, Toby the Tram Engine.
 * This episode reveals that Billy and Charlie are brothers.

Plot
When Henry has to go to the Steamworks to be repaired, Gordon volunteers to take the Flying Kipper one winter night; thinking he can get the job done much faster than Henry. While delivering the fish, Gordon speeds along the line. But the rails are icy and when he comes to a signal set at danger, he tries to stop only to slip on the rails. To make matters worse, his sand boxes are empty and is unable to put sand down. Fortunately, he gets switched onto a siding and bumps into the buffers. After that, Gordon realizes that he should be more careful on the icy rails. So he puffs carefully on and gets all the fish delivered by morning. Afterwards, Gordon decides that he doesn't want to pull the Flying Kipper ever again.

Characters

 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Porter
 * Salty
 * Den
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Thomas (cameo)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Oliver (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Toad (cameo)

Trivia

 * The episodes, The Flying Kipper and The Smelly Kipper are referenced.

Plot
Molly is asked to work with a new harbor crane named Duchess at Knapford Harbor. But Molly is too shy to meet the new crane and hides. But when her work isn't getting done, she has to go and introduce herself. Once Molly meets Duchess for the first time, they become friends and start their work. As they work, they get to know a bit about each other. By the end of the day, their work is done and Molly is happy to have made a new friend.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Molly
 * Dennis
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Norman (does not speak)
 * Toby (cameo)
 * Harvey (cameo)
 * Rosie (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Ferdinand (cameo)
 * BoCo (cameo)
 * Sidney (cameo)
 * Bear (cameo)

New Character
 * Duchess the Green Harbor Crane

Trivia

 * This episode would mark the first appearances of Molly and Knapford Harbor in the CGI series.

Plot
One Halloween evening, Gordon tells Duck, Oliver and Stanley a story about a ghost engine that lives at the Smelter's Yard making the three engines a bit scared. Then Sir Topham Hatt asks Oliver and Stanley to collect some steel pipes from the Smelter's Yard and take it to Knapford Harbor. Both engines are scared of going, but they puff bravely to the Smelters. At the Smelter's Yard, Diesel 10 is clearing some scrap and shunting trucks around. When Oliver and Stanley arrive, Diesel 10 decides to scare the two tank engines by making noises and bumping trucks. Oliver and Stanley think it's the ghost engine from Gordon's story and become very scared. The two engines quickly shunt their train and hurry away. Diesel 10 laughs at the two engines and then heads off to the dieselworks. On his way there, Diesel 10 starts to hear some strange noises and becomes scared himself. Then he hears a whistle in the distance and thinks it's a ghost train. He becomes so scared that he misses a signal and crashes into a field. His 'ghost train' then turns out to be Hiro who goes to get help. Soon Oliver and Stanley arrive with Rocky to lift Diesel 10 back onto the tracks. He then admits to the two tank engines that he scared them at the Smelter's Yard. But now Oliver and Stanley have the last laugh as it's now Diesel 10 who's the scaredy engine making the diesel feel embarrassed. Sir Topham Hatt then punishes Diesel 10 for scaring the two tank engines by making him work around the shunting yards for a month.

Characters

 * Gordon
 * Duck
 * Oliver
 * Stanley
 * Hiro
 * Diesel 10
 * Rocky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Thomas (cameo)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Charlie (cameo)
 * Paxton (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is similar to the Season 8 episode, Halloween and the Pack episode, Percy's Scary Tale.
 * This episode would mark the first appearance of the Smelter's Yard in the CGI series.

Plot
One day, while waiting for a ship with parts to fix Ol' Wheezy and Hee-Haw, Ferdinand tells Duchess the Crane, as well as Donald and Douglas the story of when he first met Bash and Dash.

Flashback: Ferdinand was the first engine on Misty Island. He was a hard worker and very kind. However, the workload on Misty Island became too much for him to handle alone and needed more engines. The Mainland Controller decided to send Bash and Dash over to Misty Island as the twins were too mischievous on the mainland and thinks Ferdinand can calm them down. Ferdinand tells Bash and Dash that if they're being naughty they're not being really useful. So the twins try hard to behave themselves. One day, Ferdinand has an accident and the twins came to his rescue. Afterwards, the workmen think that Bash and Dash are really useful engines. The twins still act cheeky from time to time; but ever since that day, they understood the importance of being really useful engines.

Characters

 * Donald and Douglas
 * Ferdinand
 * Bash and Dash
 * Duchess the Green Harbor Crane
 * Ol' Wheezy
 * Hee-Haw
 * Henry (cameo)
 * The Mainland Controller (mentioned)

Plot
One day, Rocky is sent to clear up an accident at Knapford Harbor. George is also there helping to repair the roads at the harbor. He meets Rocky and Duchess and calls them "big useless cranes" because Duchess can't leave the harbor and Rocky needs an engine to move him around the island. Edward tells the two cranes that George has always been a bully to others, and even tells them about past incidents with him (like the steam roller's accident with Sir Handel and Thomas' accident crashing into a barn). Later that day, George's driver has to leave to have lunch. But he forgets to put the steam roller's breaks on. George finds himself rolling along without a driver and ends up falling into the sea. Oliver shunts Rocky over to lift George out, but the steam roller then has to go to the steamworks to be repaired. A few days later, George is repaired and thanks Rocky for rescuing him. He also apologizes to Rocky and to Duchess for what he said. And even though he is still grumpy, he now tries his best to be nice to others.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Oliver
 * Rocky
 * George
 * Duchess the Green Harbor Crane
 * Paxton (does not speak)
 * James (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Diesel (cameo)
 * Thomas (mentioned)
 * Sir Handel (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This episode would mark George's first appearance in the CGI series.
 * The episodes, Steam Roller and Bye George! are referenced.

Plot
Gator has been on Sodor since last Christmas and has started to feel homesick. Percy tries to do things to make his friend happy, but nothing works. Gator tells Percy that he wants to go back to his old railway. But Percy doesn't want his friend to leave Sodor again. Then he has an idea and asks Sir Topham Hatt to make arrangements. A few days later, Sir Topham Hatt asks Gator to go to Brendam Docks to collect an important visitor.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * James
 * Percy
 * Charlie
 * Porter
 * Gator
 * Salty
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Donald and Douglas (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Daisy (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)

Trivia

 * The Season 18 episode, Long Lost Friend is referenced.
 * This episode is similar to the Season 15 episode, Happy Hiro.

Plot
Gator's visitor is his controller, Mr. Walter Wellsworth. Gator is happy to see him again and takes his controller around Sodor. But then Gator finds out that it was Percy's idea to bring Mr. Wellsworth to Sodor. Percy says that he did it because he wanted Gator to feel happy again. But Gator tells him that he just wants to go back to his old railway and see his old friends again. And even though it would make Percy sad to see Gator leave again, he decides to tell Sir Topham Hatt about how Gator feels since he just wants his friend to feel happy. A few days later, Gator and his controller leave Sodor. But before they leave, Gator and Percy say their farewells to each other. Gator also tells Percy that no matter how far away they are from each other, they will always be friends. As Gator's boat leaves, a small tear comes into Percy's eye. Not because he is sad, but because of what Gator said and he knows that Gator's right. They will always be friends no matter how far apart they are.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Rosie
 * Stephen
 * Porter
 * Gator
 * Millie
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Whiff (cameo)
 * Scruff (cameo)
 * Stanley (cameo)
 * Salty (cameo)

New Character
 * Mr. Walter Wellsworth, Gator's controller

Plot
Rheneas tells a grumpy Sir Handel that he should be grateful that he doesn't work on a mountain railway. Sir Handel doesn't believe such a thing exists, and an argument ensues until Donald arrives with Culdee, a queer-looking mountain engine. When Culdee wakes up, he tells the little engines about his line, and an adventure he had on the first day.

Characters

 * Donald
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Mr. Percival
 * Peter Sam (cameo)
 * Rusty (cameo)

New Characters
 * Culdee
 * Godred (cameo)
 * Ernest (cameo)
 * Wilfred (cameo)
 * Shane Dooiney (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from the book, Mountain Engines.

Plot
Duncan is in a bad mood, so Skarloey and Rheneas change the conversation by asking Culdee about his coaches. The conversation soon drifts to Culdee's automatic brakes, and the story of Godred, an engine who held too much faith in his automatic brakes. Even though everyone tried everything, they found nothing wrong, but Godred continued in his way. Then one day, Godred fell off the rails and was sent to the back of the shed, where he was cannibalised for his parts. Sir Handel and Duncan are scared and remain silent, but Skarloey and Rheneas don't mention the tale was made up.

Characters

 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Sir Handel
 * Duncan
 * Godred
 * Culdee
 * Catherine
 * Mr. Percival
 * Ernest (cameo)
 * Wilfred (cameo)
 * Shane Dooiney (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from the book, Mountain Engines.

Plot
Donald brings Culdee home, where he discovers that three new engines have arrived - Alaric, Eric and Lord Harry, the last of which is loud and risk-taking. The next day, Culdee makes fun of Lord Harry's "super-heat" and Lord Harry determines to pay him out. Unluckily, he derails at the summit, preventing Wilfred from taking his "down" train. Lord Harry is sent to the back of the Shed in disgrace.

Characters

 * Donald
 * Ernest
 * Wilfred
 * Culdee
 * Catherine
 * Mr. Percival

New Characters
 * Lord Harry
 * Alaric (does not speak)
 * Eric (does not speak)
 * The Truck (cameo)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from the book, Mountain Engines.

Plot
Lord Harry is punished by having his name taken away and, after hearing Culdee's story of Godred, asks Mr. Percival to be let out. Mr. Percival agrees, but forbids him from pulling passenger trains, so #6 is kept taking supplies and workmen to Summit Hotel. One day, he is preparing to continue up Devil's Back, a difficult part of the line, when a message arrives about a group of injured climbers, and #6 is sent to rescue them. Despite the strong wind, #6 perseveres and the leader of the climbers asks Mr. Percival to rename #6 after a friend who helped him when he was injured. Nowadays, #6 is known as Patrick and only takes risks when absolutely necessary.

Characters

 * Wilfred
 * Culdee
 * Lord Harry/No. 6/Patrick
 * Catherine
 * The Truck
 * Mr. Percival
 * Ernest (cameo)
 * Alaric (cameo)
 * Eric (cameo)
 * Godred (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from the book, Mountain Engines.