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| network = [[Cartoon Network (UK and Ireland)|Cartoon Network]]
| network = [[Cartoon Network (UK and Ireland)|Cartoon Network]]
| num_episodes= 26
| num_episodes= 26
| first_aired = {{Start date|1998|09|01|df=y}}
| first_aired = {{Start date|1998|09|14|df=y}}
| last_aired = <br />{{Start date|1998|10|30|df=y}}
| last_aired = <br />{{Start date|1998|10|19|df=y}}
| US airdate =
| US airdate =
| episode_list = List of Thomas & Friends episodes
| episode_list = List of Thomas & Friends episodes
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|DirectedBy= [[David Mitton]]
|DirectedBy= [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|1|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|14|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=A new crane at Brendam Docks, Cranky, causes trouble for Thomas and Percy, calling them "bugs". But one night in a storm, Gordon, Duck, James, and Henry are stuck at the docks. Cranky gets knocked over by a old tramsteamer called the [[Titanic]] without the iceberg and needs the engines' help.
|ShortSummary=A new crane at Brendam Docks, Cranky, causes trouble for Thomas and Percy, calling them "bugs". But one night in a storm, Gordon, Duck, James, and Henry are stuck at the docks. Cranky gets knocked over by a old tramsteamer called the [[Titanic]] without the iceberg and needs the engines' help.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|3|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|15|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Three snide lorries arrive, and take over the engines' work. But eventually, the tables are turned, and the lorries wreck themselves and get sent away.
|ShortSummary=Three snide lorries arrive, and take over the engines' work. But eventually, the tables are turned, and the lorries wreck themselves and get sent away.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br /> by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br /> by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|5|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|16|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Gordon complains about that a engine like him should have a good panoramic view from the new station. He takes on his first test runs, without coaches and he stops at the station just fine. When he takes the coaches for a try, he breaks down before the station. The third time he tries, he runs through the station wall. The last time, it is a success for the second grand opening of the new station, and the Fat Controller tells him that his panoramic view is there to stay.
|ShortSummary=Gordon complains about that a engine like him should have a good panoramic view from the new station. He takes on his first test runs, without coaches and he stops at the station just fine. When he takes the coaches for a try, he breaks down before the station. The third time he tries, he runs through the station wall. The last time, it is a success for the second grand opening of the new station, and the Fat Controller tells him that his panoramic view is there to stay.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|6|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|17|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=It's Lady Hatt's birthday, and The Fat Controller is on his way to the party. On his way, his car hits a hole in the road. He then gets a ride with Caroline, until her engine overheats. George takes over, until he loses control and goes into a muddy ditch. Thomas gladly takes The Fat Controller to Kirk Ronan station, where he gets of. When he arrives, Lady Hatt tells the Fat Controller that she didn't know it was about "fancy dressing" for her party.
|ShortSummary=It's Lady Hatt's birthday, and The Fat Controller is on his way to the party. On his way, his car hits a hole in the road. He then gets a ride with Caroline, until her engine overheats. George takes over, until he loses control and goes into a muddy ditch. Thomas gladly takes The Fat Controller to Kirk Ronan station, where he gets of. When he arrives, Lady Hatt tells the Fat Controller that she didn't know it was about "fancy dressing" for her party.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|13|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|18|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=James is boastful about his new coat of paint, and his bragging prevents him from listening to Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
|ShortSummary=James is boastful about his new coat of paint, and his bragging prevents him from listening to Terence's warnings about trees that are too close to the line.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|16|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|21|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=A VIP is arriving soon, but problems continue and the others joke of gremlins here. Gordon disagrees, until he has trouble with the VIP in his coach.
|ShortSummary=A VIP is arriving soon, but problems continue and the others joke of gremlins here. Gordon disagrees, until he has trouble with the VIP in his coach.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|20|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|22|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=[[George The Steamroller|George]] is once again up to no good. He goes as far as bullying Percy and tarmacs asphalt over the tracks where later, Thomas derails and ends up crashing through a chicken coop. The next day, George blocks the way for Duck, making Gordon ram Duck's last truck and send it flying into the air. The Fat Controller deals with him after.
|ShortSummary=[[George The Steamroller|George]] is once again up to no good. He goes as far as bullying Percy and tarmacs asphalt over the tracks where later, Thomas derails and ends up crashing through a chicken coop. The next day, George blocks the way for Duck, making Gordon ram Duck's last truck and send it flying into the air. The Fat Controller deals with him after.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|22|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|23|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Thomas, Percy and Toby talk about a competition for "The Best Dressed Station" that is being held across Sodor. But as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite, a ram is found in the station as decorations are ruined.
|ShortSummary=Thomas, Percy and Toby talk about a competition for "The Best Dressed Station" that is being held across Sodor. But as Percy is helping decorate Maithwaite, a ram is found in the station as decorations are ruined.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|28|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|25|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=During many days of rain, Toby is asked to investigate a dam on his branch line. As he is on it, he discovers it's about to break and rushes away. While on his way back, the bridge of the river floods away with him on it. Harold and Percy rescue Toby, with Harold securing a rope and Percy pulling him back on land. After the dam is mended, a party is held in Toby's honour.
|ShortSummary=During many days of rain, Toby is asked to investigate a dam on his branch line. As he is on it, he discovers it's about to break and rushes away. While on his way back, the bridge of the river floods away with him on it. Harold and Percy rescue Toby, with Harold securing a rope and Percy pulling him back on land. After the dam is mended, a party is held in Toby's honour.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|3|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|28|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his driver encounter a series of spooky events when he takes a goods train during the night.
|ShortSummary=Henry refuses to believe in ghosts, until he and his driver encounter a series of spooky events when he takes a goods train during the night.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|5|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|29|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=A new diesel with "teething troubles" named Derek arrives to help Bill and Ben. The twins misunderstand him by thinking he has a toothache.
|ShortSummary=A new diesel with "teething troubles" named Derek arrives to help Bill and Ben. The twins misunderstand him by thinking he has a toothache.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|7|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|9|30|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Stepney is sent to work at the quarry, and after a delivery with a goods train, he unknowingly ends up in the scrapyard, where Iron Arry and Bert want him for scrap.
|ShortSummary=Stepney is sent to work at the quarry, and after a delivery with a goods train, he unknowingly ends up in the scrapyard, where Iron Arry and Bert want him for scrap.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|9|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|1|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Toby is spooked when he stumbles across a disused mine. Thomas' tale of the "Old Warrior" ghost does not help, but finds out that "The Old Warrior" is not scary whatsoever, but he is actually an old engine and is given the nickname due to his courageousness.
|ShortSummary=Toby is spooked when he stumbles across a disused mine. Thomas' tale of the "Old Warrior" ghost does not help, but finds out that "The Old Warrior" is not scary whatsoever, but he is actually an old engine and is given the nickname due to his courageousness.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|11|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|2|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Henry teases Thomas after his accident with fish, and refuses to listen to Thomas' warning about faulty tracks near the beach, but soon pays the price.
|ShortSummary=Henry teases Thomas after his accident with fish, and refuses to listen to Thomas' warning about faulty tracks near the beach, but soon pays the price.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|13|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|5|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Thomas and Percy want to help an old coach that is due for scrap. After a fire burns down the engineer's depot, the engines might have a use for her.
|ShortSummary=Thomas and Percy want to help an old coach that is due for scrap. After a fire burns down the engineer's depot, the engines might have a use for her.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=''Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends'' magazine story<br />by Andrew Brenner
|Aux2=''Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends'' magazine story<br />by Andrew Brenner
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|17|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|6|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Thomas and the other engines jump to conclusions when Harold flies an important visitor around, and rumours spread that Harold will replace them. Gordon tries to show he's better but gets in a muddle.
|ShortSummary=Thomas and the other engines jump to conclusions when Harold flies an important visitor around, and rumours spread that Harold will replace them. Gordon tries to show he's better but gets in a muddle.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|19|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|7|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=After causing an accident with some trucks, Oliver is sent to take the mail. During the end of the mail run, the signalman is sleeping, resulting in Oliver diverted onto an older track.
|ShortSummary=After causing an accident with some trucks, Oliver is sent to take the mail. During the end of the mail run, the signalman is sleeping, resulting in Oliver diverted onto an older track.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|20|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|8|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Percy is to put together a good luck package for Mrs. Kyndley's daughter's wedding, with something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
|ShortSummary=Percy is to put together a good luck package for Mrs. Kyndley's daughter's wedding, with something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|22|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|9|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=The Fat Controller wants a break from the rails, but his adventure backfires; a biplane named "Tiger Moth" crashes, and then his canal boat gets stuck on a mud bank.
|ShortSummary=The Fat Controller wants a break from the rails, but his adventure backfires; a biplane named "Tiger Moth" crashes, and then his canal boat gets stuck on a mud bank.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|23|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|12|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Percy is bored and wants excitement, but Bertie tells him surprises only come when he does not expect it. Percy discovers that when, whilst hauling them up a steep hill, his trucks break away.
|ShortSummary=Percy is bored and wants excitement, but Bertie tells him surprises only come when he does not expect it. Percy discovers that when, whilst hauling them up a steep hill, his trucks break away.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|24|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|13|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Thomas tells James to think of someone else for once. And when Mrs. Kyndley is upset when her sister cannot visit, James gladly takes part in cheering her up.
|ShortSummary=Thomas tells James to think of someone else for once. And when Mrs. Kyndley is upset when her sister cannot visit, James gladly takes part in cheering her up.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|26|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|14|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Toad the brakevan is upset about always going backwards, wanting to see things the other way. When Oliver takes him up Gordon's Hill, his naughty trucks decide to teach Toad about being careful what he wishes for.
|ShortSummary=Toad the brakevan is upset about always going backwards, wanting to see things the other way. When Oliver takes him up Gordon's Hill, his naughty trucks decide to teach Toad about being careful what he wishes for.
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|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]], [[David Mitton]], and David Maidment
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|27|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|15|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Duncan teases Peter Sam about his accident, saying his lost trucks will haunt him, so Rusty tells him a story about an engine that haunts a bridge over the swamp where he perished years ago. Duncan does not believe it at first, but Duncan's crew plans to trick him into going on the haunted bridge at night.
|ShortSummary=Duncan teases Peter Sam about his accident, saying his lost trucks will haunt him, so Rusty tells him a story about an engine that haunts a bridge over the swamp where he perished years ago. Duncan does not believe it at first, but Duncan's crew plans to trick him into going on the haunted bridge at night.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|28|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|16|df=y}}
|ShortSummary= A new quarry is being built by a mountain, where a huge [[Boulder]] dwells. Rusty worries that the boulder is watching him. The next day, the boulder falls and tumbles down the tracks after other engines, before finally stopping in the yard.
|ShortSummary= A new quarry is being built by a mountain, where a huge [[Boulder]] dwells. Rusty worries that the boulder is watching him. The next day, the boulder falls and tumbles down the tracks after other engines, before finally stopping in the yard.
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|DirectedBy=David Mitton
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|Aux2=Original<br />by [[Britt Allcroft]] and [[David Mitton]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|30|df=y}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1998|10|19|df=y}}
|ShortSummary=Thomas does not think the snow could be any worse, so Rusty tells him about "the worst winter of all", when some trucks caused an avalanche, that fell right on top of Skarloey, who miraculously survived.
|ShortSummary=Thomas does not think the snow could be any worse, so Rusty tells him about "the worst winter of all", when some trucks caused an avalanche, that fell right on top of Skarloey, who miraculously survived.
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Revision as of 00:42, 2 May 2017

Thomas & Friends
Season 5
DVD cover art
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkCartoon Network
Original release14 September (1998-09-14) –

19 October 1998 (1998-10-19)
Series chronology
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Thomas & Friends (previously known as Thomas the Tank Engine & 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 books written by the Rev. W. Awdry.

This article lists and details episodes from the fifth series of the show, which was first broadcast in 1998. This series is narrated by Michael Angelis for the U.K. audiences, while Alec Baldwin narrated the episodes for the U.S. audiences.

Production

Stories

The show's staff had decided since Series 3 that most of the best stories of The Railway Series had been adapted, the rest involving too many new characters or closely resembling previous stories.[1] With Series 5, the decision was made to write a full series of original, staff-written stories. One reason for this was producer Britt Allcroft's desire to create a theatrical Thomas the Tank Engine movie, and requested that director David Mitton show off his modelling skills.[2] Series 5 aired in 1998, and the movie Thomas and the Magic Railroad was released two years later.

Some inspiration for the stories came from a former LMR manager named David Maidment. In 1997, Maidment met with Steven Wright about the possibility of supporting the Railway Children charity, and while Wright told him the series' staff commonly received such requests, they would consider. During their meeting, Maidment relayed stories about his railway experiences working in South Wales and as the manager at Crewe station. Days later, Maidment received a call asking if he would allow some of his stories to be used as material – the stories from The Railway Series were frequently based on true events, and Allcroft and Mitton preferred this. Maidment agreed, and was also asked to review each story to make sure that the railway in the show operated realistically. As a result, Maidment received writing credit alongside Allcroft and Mitton. 10,000 pounds ($14,406 in U.S. dollars) was donated to the Railway Children for his work.[2]

These stories are amongst those adapted:

  • "Baa!" – a ram invades a railway station and attacks some vandals; additionally, the idea of a "Best Kept Station" competition.
  • "James and the Trouble with Trees" – rain erodes an embankment, causing a tree to slide down and stand upright on the tracks.
  • "Double Teething Troubles" – a British Rail Class 17 diesel stalls while banking a train.
  • "Gordon and the Gremlin" – bathwater in a luxury coach splashes around the compartment.

Additionally, "A Better View for Gordon" was based on a famous incident at Gare Montparnasse in 1895.[2]

The design for each new character would be chosen by David Eves, and given to David Mitton for approval.[1]

Filming

Mitton shot 2,700 slates for Series 5, the most of any of the series he shot for Thomas.[2]

Broadcast

Previously Thomas had only appeared in the US as a segment on the TV show Shining Time Station, but Series 5 aired in the US as part of the half-hour Storytime with Thomas program. Each episode would include a new Series 5 episode, an episode of Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie, and a Series 4 episode narrated by George Carlin, with music videos and footage of Day out with Thomas in between.

Episodes

Total # UK title (top)
US title (bottom) 		Directed by Source Original air date
1051"Cranky Bugs"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		14 September 1998 (1998-09-14)
1062"Horrid Lorry"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		15 September 1998 (1998-09-15)
1073"A Better View for Gordon"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		16 September 1998 (1998-09-16)
1084"Lady Hatt's Birthday Party"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		17 September 1998 (1998-09-17)
1095"James and the Trouble with Trees"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		18 September 1998 (1998-09-18)
1106"Gordon and the Gremlin"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		21 September 1998 (1998-09-21)
1117"Bye George!"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		22 September 1998 (1998-09-22)
1128"Baa!"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		23 September 1998 (1998-09-23)
1139"Put Upon Percy"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		24 September 1998 (1998-09-24)
11410"Toby and the Flood"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		25 September 1998 (1998-09-25)
11511"Haunted Henry"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		28 September 1998 (1998-09-28)
11612"Double Teething Troubles"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		29 September 1998 (1998-09-29)
11713"Stepney Gets Lost"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		30 September 1998 (1998-09-30)
11814"Toby's Discovery"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		1 October 1998 (1998-10-01)
11915"Something in the Air"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		2 October 1998 (1998-10-02)
12016"Thomas, Percy and Old Slow Coach"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		5 October 1998 (1998-10-05)
12117"Thomas and the Rumours"
"Thomas and the Rumors"		David MittonThomas the Tank Engine & Friends magazine story
by Andrew Brenner		6 October 1998 (1998-10-06)
12218"Oliver's Find"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		7 October 1998 (1998-10-07)
12319"Happy Ever After"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		8 October 1998 (1998-10-08)
12420"Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		9 October 1998 (1998-10-09)
12521"A Surprise for Percy"
"A Big Surprise for Percy"		David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		12 October 1998 (1998-10-12)
12622"Make Someone Happy"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		13 October 1998 (1998-10-13)
12723"Busy Going Backwards"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		14 October 1998 (1998-10-14)
12824"Duncan Gets Spooked"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft, David Mitton, and David Maidment		15 October 1998 (1998-10-15)
12925"Rusty and the Boulder"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		16 October 1998 (1998-10-16)
13026"Snow"David MittonOriginal
by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton		19 October 1998 (1998-10-19)

Characters

Introduced

  • Cranky (Cranky Bugs)
  • Horrid Lorries (Horrid Lorry)
  • Butch (Horrid Lorry)
  • The Ram (Baa!)
  • Old Bailey (Haunted Henry)
  • Derek (Double Teething Troubles)
  • 'Arry and Bert (Stepney Gets Lost)
  • Bertram (Toby's Discovery)
  • Old Slow Coach (Thomas, Percy and Old Slowcoach)
  • Tiger Moth (Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday)
  • Thumper (Rusty and the Boulder)
  • Boulder (Rusty and the Boulder)
  • Dowager Hatt (Gordon and the Gremlin)

Recurring character cast

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.sodor-island.net/steveasquithinterview.html
  2. ^ a b c d http://www.sodor-island.net/interviews.html
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