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Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends is a children's television series about the engines and other characters working on the railways of the Island of Sodor, and is based on The Railway Series.

This article lists and details episodes from the third season of this series, which was first available on VHS in late 1991, then broadcast in 1992. Some episodes in this season have two titles; The original titles (also known as "UK titles") are unbracketed, while American-adapted titles (also indicated by " - US") are bracketed. Both titles are considered valid, although the original titles are perhaps more correct than the American-adapted titles.

Season 3 was originally narrated by Michael Angelis, however George Carlin has since re-narrated the episodes for American audiences.

Episodes

1. A Scarf for Percy

It's winter and Percy wants a scarf to keep warm. Thomas and Henry are doubtful, but Percy continues his idea. Upon sneaking up on coaches in the station, Percy runs into a baggage trolley, and spills clothes and jam everywhere. He gets jam on the people and himself, and gets the Fat Controller's trousers around his funnel. The Fat Controller scolds him, and sends him away. James sees him and teases him, but when Percy comes back to the sheds and gets a wash, Thomas and Henry take pity on him. Percy then learns scarfs are not all what they're cracked up to be.

2. Percy's Promise

Thomas is taking the Vicar's Sunday school to the beach, and Percy promises to take them home. But when the time comes it begins to rain and flood. Percy is doubtful, but remembers his promise. Percy struggles through the rain and wind, but then finds himself suck in a flood area. Luckily Harold is near by, and drops supplies for Percy's crew. Percy is able to start up again thanks to the spare wood in the brake van. Percy reaches the station, and gets thanked by the children and the Fat Controller. Percy feels very happy and proud.

3. Time for Trouble

Gordon has been very busy pulling passengers, so the Fat Controller decides James should do his work while Gordon has a rest. James is delighted, and boasts to Toby about being reliable and clockwork, but Toby doesn't listen. Then the Fat Controller tells Toby he has to go to the Works, but can't take Henrietta. Percy looks after Henrietta, as Toby heads off. On the way, Toby gets low on water, and can't get a drink because a new signalman forbids him to because James was to pull the Express on the same line. Toby heads off, but runs out of water on the line. Luckily Percy comes the other way with Henrietta, so the driver goes back and warns James, who ends up pushing Toby to the next station, much to his chagrin.

4. Gordon and the Famous Visitor

A famous engine called 'City of Truro' is visiting the island, and everyone is excited. Gordon gets jealous, and tells Duck he's not a proper engine because he has no dome. After City of Truro leaves Gordon then tries to go as fast as City of Truro but loses his dome on the way thanks to a teasing wind. The trucks tease him, and soon all the other engines find out. Duck says that engines without domes are not proper, and Gordon stays quiet.

5. Donald's Duck

A new station is being built on Duck's Branch Line, and Duck gets conceited. Donald tells him he 'quacks' like a duck, and he could lay an egg if he didn't be quiet. Duck gets angry, and he and his crew plan to pull a trick on Donald. The next day Donald finds a small duckling in his tender, and soon they become friends. But the other engines teased him about it, so he played a trick on Duck. Next morning Duck's driver and fireman find a box with an egg in it under Duck's bunker, and Duck apologises to Donald, after having a laugh. the duck now lives in a pond near the line, and is called 'Dilly' by the station master, but to everyone else, she is 'Donald's duck'.

6. Thomas Gets Bumped

Thomas is very happy on his branch line. But one day he derails on bumpy track, and has to shunt trucks while the line is being repaired. Bertie is to do Thomas' work, and Thomas gets jealous. But after the track is fixed, Thomas comes back to find the passengers liked Bertie, but missed their train ride. Thomas is happy again, and thankful Bertie was there to help him.

7. Thomas, Percy and the Dragon

Percy teases Thomas about being scared, and Thomas is getting annoyed. The Fat Controller tells him to pick up a 'special', and soon Thomas finds out it's a paper Chinese Dragon! Meanwhile, Percy gets stuck in a siding whilst shunting trucks, and has to stay in the yard overnight. Thomas takes the Chinese Dragon to the carnival, and passes Percy on his way. Percy gets the fright of his life, but when he returns no one would believe his story. He soon meets up with Thomas and the dragon, and all is explained.

  • Featuring Thomas, Percy, Gordon, James, and the Fat Controller
  • Cameos made by Henry and Duck
  • Appearances of the Yard, Tidmouth Sheds, Brendam Docks, and the Valley
  • The incident referred in this story is from 'Ghost Train (Percy's Ghostly Trick - US)' in Season 2
  • First appearance of the Chinese Dragon (which isn't seen again until Season 10)

8. Diesel Does it Again

Duck and Percy are busy at the Harbour. But there is too much work, so the Fat Controller brings back Diesel, much to Duck and Percy's disappointment. Diesel causes trouble, but tells Duck and Percy if they tell the Fat Controller, they'll be tattletales. Duck and Percy continue to watch Diesel cause trouble, and decide to go on strike. The Fat Controller visits them, and convinces them to go back to work. Soon Diesel causes confusion and delay by pushing China Clay trucks off a quay/wharf and into the water. The Fat Controller sends Diesel away again, and Duck and Percy continue their work again happily.

  • Featuring Duck, Percy, Diesel, Troublesome Trucks, and the Fat Controller
  • Cameos made by Thomas and James
  • Appearances of Knapford Harbour, the Yard, Sodor Shipping Co., Salvage Boats, Flying Kipper Vans, and the Harbour Shed.
  • Diesel returns again, but was sent away. The Fat Controller says he won't be returning, but in Season 8, Diesel seems to be a permanent engine on the railway
  • Big Mickey (from TUGS) appears in this episode with a cameo.

9. Henry's Forest

Henry's favorite place is the forest. But one day a storm blows over the Island, and the trees in the forest gets pulled up and wrecked. Henry is very sad to see the forest in a mess. The broken trees were being put to good use, but Henry continues being sad. Toby is also sad, but is pleased when the Fat Controller tells him to deliver new young trees to the forest. Henry then gets a wonderful surprise when he sees new trees being planted as well as Trevor and Terence clearing the mess and is very happy.

10. The Trouble with Mud

Gordon is getting muddy, but says he's to useful to be clean. He ends up making James dirty too, and the Fat Controller tells him to have a wash when he was about to pull a train. Afterward he has to pull trucks, and James teases him, whilst pulling the express. Gordon warns him about the slippery leaves on Gordon's Hill, but James doesn't listen. James soon gets stuck on the hill, and Gordon helps him over it. James apologises, and Gordon gets thanked by the Fat Controller.

11. No Joke for James

James is a mixed traffic engine he can pull passengers coaches and freight cars at different times. One day Gordon tells James he is not important as him, so James tries to get back by telling Thomas that he will be pulling the Express and Gordon shall pull the trucks. However, this was found out by Sir Topham Hatt and he scolds James and sends him to the sheds. Later, Gordon, Henry, Thomas and Percy teased James about it. The next day James apologises to Thomas and at the end of the day brought the railway inspector to see Sir Topham Hatt. Sir Topham Hatt says that James is a Really Useful Engine.

12. Thomas, Percy & The Post Train (Thomas, Percy & The Mail Train - US)

Thomas and Percy are very busy pulling the mail train all over the Island. But one night the ship bringing the mail from the mainland is delayed, and as a result, Percy is late with the mail. Next night, Harold tells Thomas and Percy he's going to take over the mail run, much to their disappointment. They prove reliable though when they help a man who missed the last train home, and the Fat Controller congratulates them. Harold however gets grounded because of the wind!

13. Trust Thomas

Thomas is feeling very cheerful, and is sorry to see Bertie grumpy. Bertie says anything that runs on rails can't be trusted because the tar didn't get delivered and Thomas replies he'll help. James is also upset because Percy goes to work at the harbor and he does his job. Gordon tells him to pretend to be ill so he can't work. Thomas agrees to help James out but sinks into a muddy pond. After being rescued, Thomas tells Edward about Bertie, who also helps out. They find the Tar, and the road gets mended. Bertie is delighted, and visits Thomas and thanks him. James and Gordon are very sorry, and puff away quietly back to the sheds. Thomas is happy, and also is his new animal friend.

  • Featuring Thomas, James, Gordon, Bertie, Edward, Duck, and the Troublesome Trucks.
  • Appearances of the Yard, the Quarry, the Old Bridge, Thomas' Branch Line, Ffarquhar Station, Tar Wagon.
  • Percy is mentioned.
  • This is the only story written solely by Britt Allcroft.
  • Bertie's first accident Is in this story.

14. Mavis

Mavis is a young diesel who works in Ffarquhar Quarry with Toby. She is full of her own ideas, and usually doesn't listen to any others. She puts Toby's trucks in different places, and soon Toby gets cross, telling her to take them instead. Mavis is delighted, and takes them down the line. She gets stuck on a rail crossing after ignoring Toby's advice. Toby is angry, but after talking with his Driver goes to help her. Mavis finishes her journey and scuttles off to her shed.

  • Introducing Mavis, Ffarquhar Quarry, and the Farm Crossing
  • Mavis belongs to the Ffarquhar Quarry Company
  • Featuring Mavis, Toby, Diesel, and Troublesome Trucks
  • Cameos made by Bertie, and Terence
  • In the Railway Series, Mavis consulted with Daisy instead of Diesel

15. Toby's Tightrope

Mavis gets into trouble for going on Toby's line, and is confined to shunting trucks in the quarry, much to her disappointment. She schemes a plan to run on his line, by getting the trucks to push her along the line. But when the train is ready Mavis is elsewhere, so Toby takes them instead. The trucks push Toby down the line, and cause him to roll onto a collapsing bridge over a raging torrent. Toby is scared, but Mavis rushes to the rescue. After Toby is safe she apologises, and the Fat Controller lets her run on Toby's line occasionally.

16. Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party

The Vicar is planning a party, and Trevor tells Edward about it. Edward wants to help, and gets to when the Vicar forgets to put up posters about it. Edward has them put on his train, and soon the Garden Party is known all over the island. Bertie then teases Trevor about being old, but then gets stuck in the mud near the party because of the rain the night before. With the help of Terence, Trevor pulls Bertie back onto the road, and Bertie thanks Trevor. They are all now friends, and the party is a great success.

  • Featuring Edward, Trevor, Bertie, Terence, The Vicar, and the Fat Controller
  • Appearances of The Orchard, Wellsworth Station, Edward's Branch Line, Fat Controller's Office, Express Coaches, Trevor's Trailer, Trevor's Shed, and the Scrapyards
  • Trevor's eyes move for the first time.

17. Buzz Buzz (James Goes Buzz Buzz - US)

James boasts to Duck and Boco about not being afraid of bees. But later James gets an unexpected surprise when a hive of bees breaks! The bees decide to cling onto James' boiler, but one burns his foot and stings James right on the nose. James' driver and fireman try to get the bees off, trying things such as washing them off, smoking them off by going through a tunnel, and even spinning on the turntable, but they fail. Eventually James returns to the orchard, where the bees swarm into a new hive, The Vicar thanks James for looking after his bees. James was then given the nickname 'The Bees Knees', much to his delight!

  • Featuring James, Duck, Boco, Trevor, Bill and Ben, and The Vicar
  • Cameos made by Thomas, and Gordon
  • Appearances by the Orchard, Tidmouth Sheds, Knapford Station, the Yard, Knapford Harbour, Edward's Branch Line, the Tunnel
  • Final appearance of the vicar (To date).

18. All at Sea

Whilst watching the local regatta, Duck tells Percy he wishes about going overseas to different places. Percy is annoyed, telling him he should be happy that he's a steam engine. Later, Duck learns this, when he helps an injured sailor to the hospital, and Bertie cheers him. Duck then realises he's happiest with his friends, after Harold gives him a present for helping out.

19. One Good Turn

Bill and Ben are working in the Quarry, when they are told by the Fat Controller they have to help out on Edward's Branch Line. They arrive in the Yard to find Boco, who is also helping. They work hard all day, and finally get to go on the turntable in the yard. But Bill and Ben end up being face to face! They argue, and end up splitting up. Boco and Edward are worried, and soon Boco makes a plan to bring them back together.

20. Tender Engines

One morning Gordon is taking on a load of coal. James says that Gordon seems to be getting greedy, but Gordon brushes him off. Later, Gordon is taking on water from a standpipe. Duck advises him not to take too much, as the water might give him 'boilerache'. Gordon is in no mood for this and says "What's this? Educating Gordon Day?!" He is most annoyed.

At the harbour, Gordon spies a visiting engine with two tenders. He considers the virtues of having two tenders - one of which would be "not having to listen to silly little engines". Diesel sidles up and remarks that it wouldn't matter how many tenders an engine has...Diesels are taking over. This brings Gordon's mood down very quickly. He's still upset the next morning, and ignores Duck and Henry saying he has 'boilerache' because of the water in the standpipe. He reverses to the station, where the Fat Controller reassured him that no steam engines will be replaced by diesels on the railway, making him feel much better.

But Henry starts complaining - he works hard enough for two, so he deserves another tender. Duck whispers something to Donald...he's making a plan. He then asks Henry if he'd like Duck's tenders. Henry is understandably cynical, so Duck asks Donald, who declines. "Perhaps James..." Henry jumps back in and says he'll be fine, he'll take the tenders.

That evening, all the engines are at the station, waiting for Henry to show up with his 6 new tenders...he shows up all right - the tenders are old, dirty and filled with boiler sludge!

21. Escape

Edward tells Douglas about the time he saved Trevor from scrap. Douglas then goes to the 'Diesel Only' Yard that night with a train. Upon shunting the trucks, he stumbles across a small old tank engine called Oliver, who is running away from scrap. He tells Douglas his story, and Douglas helps him. Douglas brings Oliver and his brakevan Toad back to the Fat Controller's Railway, and both get restored. Oliver now works on Duck's branch line, and is very happy.

22. Oliver Owns Up

Oliver is new to the Island, and all the engines complimenting his braveness is making him conceited. The Fat Controller tells him to shunt trucks, and he ignores Duck's warnings about trucks. Oliver then causes the trucks to play a trick on him, and they push him into the turntable well! Oliver soon learns from his mistakes, and when he returns from the Works, he learns to be more careful with trucks.

23. Bulgy

It's holiday time and a new bus called Bulgy is grumbling and telling the engines road is a better way to travel, much to Duck's concern. Bulgy's friend then arrives, leaving Bulgy able to take their passengers. Bulgy said to Oliver he could get to the big station quicker, so Duck follows him. Duck soon finds Bulgy stuck under a bridge, and passengers complaining. Duck bravely goes over the bridge, and takes Bulgy's passengers. The bridge was fixed, but Bulgy was scrapped into a field, and is now a chickenhouse.

24. Heroes

Bill and Ben the mischievous twins are asked to work at the harbour for a day but they muddle up all the trucks which causes confusion and delay for Gordon's evening train out of the harbour but the next day at the quarry a landslide starts which destroys the quarry but Bill and Ben get all the workmen out of the destruction area just in time. The next day Edward brings the Fat Controller who praises Bill and Ben for acting bravely for saving the day.

Cameo by Edward.

25. Percy, James and the Fruitful Day

One bank holiday the island is very busy. James is collecting some fruit from the Harbour to the main line. While he is on his way he sees Percy and accuses him for being late, but later on James breaks down so Percy has to take the fruit. But he goes too fast, crashes into a siding and gets covered in fruit. Later on, when Percy is clean again, he and James feel sorry for themselves till Thomas speaks and tells all the engines that they are all really useful no matter what.

26. Thomas & Percy's Christmas Adventure (Thomas & Percy's Mountain Adventure - US)

Thomas looks forward to delivering his mail to the people of the Mountain Village. However, one night the Island of Sodor has a bad snowstorm. The Mountain village is snowed under. Thomas is summoned to help and Percy takes the mail for him. But on his way he gets told to go back for help. Percy tells Harold and Thomas collects Terence to help them rescue the village. Harold drops hot drinks for them and Terence clears the tracks. For all their hard work the villagers make a surprise or the engines. That night, Toby and Henrietta collect everything, and the next morning the engines see that Tidmouth sheds have been decorated and they all agree it was the best Christmas ever.

Characters Introduced

Rolling Stock Introduced

Places Introduced

  • Bulgy's Bridge (Bulgy)
  • The Mountain Village (Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure)
  • The Other Railway (with Diesel Yard) (Escape)
  • The Quarry (Trust Thomas)
  • Haultrough (Mavis)
  • Arlesburgh (Mavis)
  • Arlesdale (Mavis)
  • Knapford Harbour (A Scarf For Percy)
  • The Big Farm ('Thomas Gets Bumped)
  • The Docks (Diesel Does It Again)
  • Oliver's Junction (Bulgy)
  • Tidmouth Hault: the station by the coast ("Percy's Promise")

Notes

  • This Season introduces the first road villain (Bulgy).
  • First season to have episodes that are not based on a story written by Rev. W. or Christopher Awdry.
  • First season to have a song, although only one is in this season (Thomas' Anthem).
  • Some of the stories like The Trouble with Mud and A Scarf for Percy were written by the Rev. W. Awdry, but were modified dramatically by Britt Allcroft
  • Some models from the TV series TUGS appear in this season for the first time.
  • Because of the changing of the times, this is the last season to use the synthesized/electrical based music.

This season features the final appearance of The vicar [to date]

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