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    Thomas the Tank Engine

    What type of engine is Toby?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Tram. Henrietta is his coach.

    Which engine helped Henry pull the train in the episode 'Fish'?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Duck. The tail-lamp fell of the back of the brake-van and Duck crashed into it.

    Sir Topham Hatt is also known as whom?Thomas The Tank Engine

      the fat controller . He drives a saloon car.

    In 'The Sad Story of Henry', why did Henry go into the tunnel and refuse to come out?Thomas The Tank Engine

      He was afraid the rain would spoil his lovely green paint. The passengers on the train he was pulling tried to push him out. They tried to pull him out. In the end they tore up the rails and bricked him up.

    What is the name of the Helicopter that flies around the Island of Sodor?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Harold. He once dropped hot drinks down to Percy's driver and fireman when Percy was wheel-deep in water. Percy thought he was throwing things.

    What does the W. stand for in Rev. W. Awdry?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Wilbert. He wrote 'The Railway Series'. This is the series of the books that Thomas the Tank Engine is based on.

    What is Trevor?Thomas The Tank Engine

      a traction engine . He was saved from scrap by Edward and is now living with the Vicar.

    Which direction would you travel to get from England to the Island of Sodor?Thomas The Tank Engine

      northwest. The Island of Sodor is not real, but is supposedly in the Irish Sea.

    Which company owns the rights to Thomas The Tank Engine?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Britt Allcroft. In Australia, Thomas is broadcast on the ABC.

    Who is Bulgy?Thomas The Tank Engine

      a double decker bus. He is now living as a hen house!

    I was saved from scrap. I once had a cricket ball hit into one of my trucks. I then was chased by Caroline the Car. When she caught up to me at a station I had to tow her back to the game. My driver, fireman and me watched the game afterwards. Who am I?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Stepney. Stepney is orange.

    What is unique about Peter Sam?Thomas The Tank Engine

      special funnel. He got the funnel after going through a tunnel and losing his original one an iceberg. He had the use a drain pipe for a while!

    What is unique about Sir Handel?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Steam Roller wheels. He was once teased about his wheels. He was then told about George, a nasty steam roller. He went and taught George a lesson!

    Where did Henry go to get a new shape and larger firebox?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Crewe. He got sent to Crewe after he crashed while pulling 'The Flying Kipper'.

    What type of coal did Henry have to use for a while until he got a new shape and fire box?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Welsh Coal. He crashed and got fixed up.

    What mode of transport does Sir Topham Hat use to go to work?Thomas The Tank Engine

      car. Sir Topham Hat prefers to travel by train, but he still needs his trusty Saloon Car to get to work everyday.

    What do the three Great Western Engines have in common?Thomas The Tank Engine

      green. The Great Western Engines are Duck, Oliver and City of Truro.

    What is the name of the celebrity in 'Gordon and the Famous Visitor'?Thomas The Tank Engine

      City of Truro. He is a Great Western Engine like Duck and Oliver.

    Who saved Stepney from scrap?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Rusty. Rusty was looking for a Bluebell engine for the line that he travelled along because it was closing down.

    What is the very first episode of Thomas?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Thomas And Gordon . It was originally released as 'Thomas and Gordon' but was then changed in the US to 'Thomas Gets Tricked'.

    What is the name of Oliver's brake van?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Toad. They were both saved from scrap by Douglas.

    What is the name of the big station?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Knapford. This is where the Express goes.

    What is Duck's real name?Thomas The Tank Engine

      Montague. Duck is green.

    Who was the Engine that Douglas rescued from scrap?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      Oliver. They escaped from the railway where the Diesels work by pretending that Oliver was to be taken for scrap by Douglas. Oliver is Number 11 and helps Duck on his Branch Line.

    What does Percy use as a scarf?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      The Fat Controller's Trousers. Percy crashed into a trolley that porters were carrying across the line. The trousers wrapped around his funnel.

    What was the name of the Diesel that Bill and Ben try to rescue their trucks from?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      Boco. The twins are eventually stopped by Edward.

    Who was the first Engine that Duck met?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      Percy. Duck the Great Western Engine is Number 8. His real name was Montague, but he liked Duck better.

    Who comes to the railway when Henry, Gordon and James go on strike?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      Percy. Percy the Small Engine is Number 6. He came because the three tender engines didn't want to shunt, so the Fat Controller shut them in the shed until they behaved again.

    Which engine usually pulls the Express?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      Gordon. Gordon the Big Engine is Number 4. He's very proud of being able to pull the Express.

    What colour is Henry?Thomas the Tank Engine - First 3 Seasons

      Green. Henry the Green Engine is Number 3. He got shut in a tunnel because he was worried that the rain would spoil his paint.

    I run the railway and I am also known as the Fat Controller. Who am I?"Thomas the Tank Engine" Who Am I?

      Sir Topham Hatt. Sir Tophamm Hatt owns the railway and is in charge of making sure the engines are on time and really useful. He has a firm but kind manner in dealing with the engines.

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