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-> Dear Christopher,\\
Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine. He wanted to come out of his station yard and see the world. These stories tell you how he did it.\\
Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine. He wanted to come out of his station yard and see the world. These stories tell you how he did it.\\
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-> Dear ''Dear Christopher,\\
Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine. \\
He wanted to come out of his station yard and see theworld. world.\\
These stories tell you how he did it.\\
Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine.
He wanted to come out of his station yard and see the
These stories tell you how he did it.\\
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Your [[Creator/WilbertAwdry Loving Daddy]].
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Your [[Creator/WilbertAwdry Loving Daddy]].
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-> Dear Christopher,\\
Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine. He wanted to come out of his station yard and see the world. These stories tell you how he did it.\\
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I hope you will like them because you helped me to make them.\\
Your [[Creator/WilbertAwdry Loving Daddy]].
-->-- '''Foreword'''
Here is your friend Thomas the Tank Engine. He wanted to come out of his station yard and see the world. These stories tell you how he did it.\\
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I hope you will like them because you helped me to make them.\\
Your [[Creator/WilbertAwdry Loving Daddy]].
-->-- '''Foreword'''
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* BrattyHalfPint: Thomas, who is described as "cheeky" and "fussy".
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* BrattyHalfPint: Thomas, who is who’s described as "cheeky" and "fussy".
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* WholeEpisodeFlashback: The stories are all set in 1924/5.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Henry is ill "Thomas' Train", which would serve as a crucial plot for "Coal" from ''[[Recap/TheRailwaySeriesB6HenryTheGreenEngine "Henry the Green Engine"]].
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Henry is ill in "Thomas' Train", which would serve as a crucial plot for "Coal" from ''[[Recap/TheRailwaySeriesB6HenryTheGreenEngine "Henry Henry the Green Engine"]].Engine]]''.
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* {{Jerkass}}es: The trucks in "Thomas and the Trucks" as the narration describes them as such.
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* VeryLooselyBasedOnATrueStory:
** "Thomas and Gordon" is based on a real event that occurred with an express train and the pilot leaving Liverpool Street station in London.
** "Thomas' Train" is based on a real event that occurred mostly in the GER "Jazz" service and at other places and other times.
** "Thomas and the Breakdown Train" was based on a story Wilbert Awdry was told by a London, Midland and Scottish Railway guard.
** "Thomas and Gordon" is based on a real event that occurred with an express train and the pilot leaving Liverpool Street station in London.
** "Thomas' Train" is based on a real event that occurred mostly in the GER "Jazz" service and at other places and other times.
** "Thomas and the Breakdown Train" was based on a story Wilbert Awdry was told by a London, Midland and Scottish Railway guard.
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-->'''Thomas''': This'll teach you a lesson! This'll teach you a lesson! [biffs truck]\\
'''Truck''': [Whimpering] Yes it will. Yes it will.
* ChekhovsGun: The Breakdown Train. The driver shows it to Thomas and explains to him that it's designed to lift heavy objects. As James gets himself into an accident, Thomas uses the Breakdown Train to put James back on the rails.
'''Truck''': [Whimpering] Yes it will. Yes it will.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Henry is ill "Thomas' Train", which would serve as a crucial plot for "Coal" from ''[[Recap/TheRailwaySeriesB6HenryTheGreenEngine "Henry the Green Engine"]].
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* ATragedyOfImpulsiveness: An excited and impatient Thomas speeds off before his train is properly coupled.
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* NoYou: This happens when Thomas arrives late to prepare for Gordon's express.
-->'''Gordon''': Hurry up, you!\\
'''Thomas''': Hurry yourself!\\
'''Gordon''': [Plotting his plan] Yes, I will.
-->'''Gordon''': Hurry up, you!\\
'''Thomas''': Hurry yourself!\\
'''Gordon''': [Plotting his plan] Yes, I will.
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* FirstDayFromHell: James is [[RunawayTrain pushed down Gordon's Hill by the trucks]], the friction caused by the driver's attempt to stop sets his wooden brake blocks on fire, and he ends up crashing into a pasture.
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''Thomas the Tank Engine'' is the second book of ''Literature/TheRailwaySeries'' published in 1946. This marks the first appearance of the blue tank engine, who would then later become a popular character in the series to the point that the whole franchise was centered around him. The book contains the following stories:
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''Thomas the Tank Engine'' is the second book of ''Literature/TheRailwaySeries'' published in 1946. This marks the first appearance of the titular blue tank engine, [[BreakoutCharacter who would then later become such a popular character in the series to the point that the whole franchise was centered series would eventually centre around him.him]]. The book was illustrated by Reginald Payne, who was the one to model Thomas on an LB&SCR E2 locomotive. However, he remains uncredited to this day. The book contains the following stories:
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''Thomas the Tank Engine'' is the second book of ''Literature/TheRailwaySeries'' published in 1946. This marks the first appearance of the blue tank engine who would then later become a popular character in the series to the point that the whole franchise was centered around him. The book contains stories of the following:
* '''Thomas and Gordon''': Thomas the station pilot plays tricks on Gordon, who became furious and decides to get back at him. Next day, Thomas is late and forgets to get uncoupled after shunting Gordon's coaches. Gordon takes Thomas on a wild high-speed journey across Sodor. Thomas learns a lesson to never tease Gordon again.
* '''Thomas' Train''': Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take the Express. Unfortunately, he's so impatient that he leaves too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas returns to the station and takes the train that time. Afterwards, he is teased by the others for a long time afterwards.
* '''Thomas and Gordon''': Thomas the station pilot plays tricks on Gordon, who became furious and decides to get back at him. Next day, Thomas is late and forgets to get uncoupled after shunting Gordon's coaches. Gordon takes Thomas on a wild high-speed journey across Sodor. Thomas learns a lesson to never tease Gordon again.
* '''Thomas' Train''': Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take the Express. Unfortunately, he's so impatient that he leaves too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas returns to the station and takes the train that time. Afterwards, he is teased by the others for a long time afterwards.
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''Thomas the Tank Engine'' is the second book of ''Literature/TheRailwaySeries'' published in 1946. This marks the first appearance of the blue tank engine engine, who would then later become a popular character in the series to the point that the whole franchise was centered around him. The book contains stories of the following:
following stories:
* '''Thomas and Gordon''': Thomas the station pilot plays tricks on Gordon, whobecame becomes furious and decides to get back at him. Next day, Thomas is late and forgets to get uncoupled after shunting Gordon's coaches. Gordon takes Thomas on a wild high-speed journey across Sodor. Thomas learns a lesson to never tease Gordon again.
* '''Thomas' Train''': Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take the Express. Unfortunately, he's so impatient that he leaves too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas returns to the station and takes the train that time.Afterwards, he He is teased by the others for a long time afterwards.
* '''Thomas and Gordon''': Thomas the station pilot plays tricks on Gordon, who
* '''Thomas' Train''': Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take the Express. Unfortunately, he's so impatient that he leaves too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas returns to the station and takes the train that time.
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* BullyHunter: Thomas didn't take it well when the trucks pushed James, causing him to crash on the fields. He made them whimper in fear once he was clearing the accident.
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''Thomas the Tank Engine'' is the second book of ''Literature/TheRailwaySeries'' published in 1946. This marks the first appearance of the blue tank engine who would then later become a popular character in the series to the point that the whole franchise was centered around him. The book contains stories of the following:
* '''Thomas and Gordon''': Thomas the station pilot plays tricks on Gordon, who became furious and decides to get back at him. Next day, Thomas is late and forgets to get uncoupled after shunting Gordon's coaches. Gordon takes Thomas on a wild high-speed journey across Sodor. Thomas learns a lesson to never tease Gordon again.
* '''Thomas' Train''': Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take the Express. Unfortunately, he's so impatient that he leaves too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas returns to the station and takes the train that time. Afterwards, he is teased by the others for a long time afterwards.
* '''Thomas and the Trucks''': Thomas complains that he wants to see the world, but no one takes notice until Edward offers to give him his trucks. Thomas is excited but is careless, and the trucks push him down Gordon's Hill. Thomas manages to stop in time, and the Fat Director advises him to start shunting trucks at Wellsworth in order to be a Really Useful Engine.
* '''Thomas and the Breakdown Train''': Thomas is shunting when some trucks push James into a field. Thomas comes to his rescue with the Breakdown Train, and is rewarded with two coaches and his own branch line.
!!The book contains examples of:
* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: The other engines (minus Edward) towards Thomas.
* AttentionWhore: Thomas.
* BrattyHalfPint: Thomas who is described as "cheeky" and "fussy".
* BullyHunter: Thomas didn't take it well when the trucks pushed James, causing him to crash on the fields. He made them whimper in fear once he was clearing the accident.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: After rescuing James with the Breakdown Train, Thomas is rewarded with two coaches and his own branch line.
* IJustWantToBeSpecial: What Thomas desires in the third book.
-->"I'm tired of pushing coaches! I want to see the world!"
* {{Jerkass}}es: The trucks in "Thomas and the Trucks" as the narration describes them as such.
* JerkassRealization: The passengers are infuriated by Thomas' mistake, until he comes back looking extremely sorrowful and they feel sorry for him.
* KarmicTrickster: Gordon to Thomas.
* ThePrankster: Thomas, but Gordon soon taught him a lesson.
* RunawayTrain: The trucks push Thomas down Gordon's Hill, sending him rushing far past the station into a siding.
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* '''Thomas and Gordon''': Thomas the station pilot plays tricks on Gordon, who became furious and decides to get back at him. Next day, Thomas is late and forgets to get uncoupled after shunting Gordon's coaches. Gordon takes Thomas on a wild high-speed journey across Sodor. Thomas learns a lesson to never tease Gordon again.
* '''Thomas' Train''': Henry is ill and Thomas is the only one available to take the Express. Unfortunately, he's so impatient that he leaves too early and only stops when a signalman points out he is missing his coaches. Thomas returns to the station and takes the train that time. Afterwards, he is teased by the others for a long time afterwards.
* '''Thomas and the Trucks''': Thomas complains that he wants to see the world, but no one takes notice until Edward offers to give him his trucks. Thomas is excited but is careless, and the trucks push him down Gordon's Hill. Thomas manages to stop in time, and the Fat Director advises him to start shunting trucks at Wellsworth in order to be a Really Useful Engine.
* '''Thomas and the Breakdown Train''': Thomas is shunting when some trucks push James into a field. Thomas comes to his rescue with the Breakdown Train, and is rewarded with two coaches and his own branch line.
!!The book contains examples of:
* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: The other engines (minus Edward) towards Thomas.
* AttentionWhore: Thomas.
* BrattyHalfPint: Thomas who is described as "cheeky" and "fussy".
* BullyHunter: Thomas didn't take it well when the trucks pushed James, causing him to crash on the fields. He made them whimper in fear once he was clearing the accident.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: After rescuing James with the Breakdown Train, Thomas is rewarded with two coaches and his own branch line.
* IJustWantToBeSpecial: What Thomas desires in the third book.
-->"I'm tired of pushing coaches! I want to see the world!"
* {{Jerkass}}es: The trucks in "Thomas and the Trucks" as the narration describes them as such.
* JerkassRealization: The passengers are infuriated by Thomas' mistake, until he comes back looking extremely sorrowful and they feel sorry for him.
* KarmicTrickster: Gordon to Thomas.
* ThePrankster: Thomas, but Gordon soon taught him a lesson.
* RunawayTrain: The trucks push Thomas down Gordon's Hill, sending him rushing far past the station into a siding.
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