Thomas The Tank Engine Review Seasons 1-21

Season 3

Season 3 of Thomas & Friends first aired on UK television on 25th February 1992. All twenty-six episodes were narrated by Michael Angelis in the UK. Everyone from Britt's team returned expect Producer Robert D. Cardona who left leaving Britt and David to become producers of the show. The series was a mix of episodes derived from the Railway Series, magazines stories (Written by the series' future head writer, Andrew Brenner) And some original stories by Allcroft and Mitton. (The team also wanted more stories about Thomas again). The Rev. W. Awdry took umbrage with the looser adaptations of his stories, and publicly criticised the original episodes for their lack of realism and how Thomas was "forced" into some of these episodes. With all of that out of the way, let's review all 26 episodes of season 3.

A scarf for Percy

It was a cold winter's morning on the Island of Sodor. The wind was bitter and the ground hard with frost. Thomas and Percy were cold and cross, they were waiting for the firelighter to arrive. Percy wanted to talk about things that make engines feel warm before mentioning Scarves. Thomas laughs about it but Percy thinks about scarves until the firelight came. The Fat Controller was enjoying hot porridge for breakfast. He was looking forward to taking important visitors on a tour of the railway, and had pressed his special trousers, then he set off to catch his train. Percy was now working hard, but he still thought about scarves. He saw them everywhere he went. He starts complaining to Henry about scarves (while Henry laughs at Percy). Then Percy insults Henry before puffing away. Henry snorted. He was looking forward to pulling the special train. It was time for the photographs. Everyone was excited. The Fat Controller was waiting on the platform for his trousers. They were in a trunk amongst a big load of baggage. The porters were taking the baggage trolley across the line. They were walking backwards to see that nothing fell off. Percy was still being cheeky. His driver always shut off steam just outside the station. Percy wanted to surprise the coaches by coming in as quietly as he could. But the porters didn't hear him either. Boxes and bags burst everywhere and fell on Percy. Sticky streams of jam trickled down Percy's face. A top hat hung on his lamp iron. Worst of all, a pair of trousers coiled lovingly round his funnel. Everyone was very angry. The Fat Controller seized the top hat, he gets angry at Percy for ruining his clothes and upsetting the passengers. On the way, Percy met James who laughs at him before puffing away to tell Henry the news. That night Thomas and Henry tease Percy about scarves. (Which Percy thinks they are being silly).

Few points I would like to make

-The interaction between Percy and Henry are just amazing ("rubbish Percy, engines don't wear scarves) ("engines with proper funnels do!").

-it's just so funny to see Percy complaining about scarves.

Nothing much to say. So, this episode gets an 7/10

Percy's promise

Every summer, the Island of Sodor is very busy. Holidaymakers love to sightsee. And when the weather is fine, there is no better place to visit. Some people like to go to the mountains. Others like the valleys. Children love the seaside. One morning, Thomas was puffing along the line that runs by the coast. His two coaches Annie and Clarabel were packed with children going to the beach. Everyone was happy. Percy was taking some trucks to the Harbour. He wishes that he could take passengers instead of trucks. Thomas tells Percy that later, he can collect the children which makes Percy happy and promises Thomas that he will get the children home. Later, Percy saw Harold. Harold explains to Percy that the weather is going to get bad and fly's away which makes Percy annoyed. He set off for the beach. It was a beautiful day. But Edward was worried and warns Percy. The children had a lovely day, but by teatime, dark clouds loomed ahead. Annie and Clarabel were glad when Percy arrived, he was just in time. Rain streamed down Percy's boiler. He shivered and thought of his nice dry shed. Percy struggled on past coastal villages and into the countryside. The river was rising fast. As he battled against the rain, more trouble lay ahead. He rushes into the water and his fire goes out. Percy's driver and fireman had to find some more firewood; they ask the guard who agrees to give the floorboards up. Soon, Percy's fire was burning well. He felt warm and comfortable again. Then... he saw Harold. Percy gets worried that Harold will laugh at him, instead he drops hot drinks for the driver, fireman and the guard. Percy thanks Harold before starting his journey again. At last, He made one more big effort, he brought the train home. Thomas thanks Percy. The Fat Controller arrived in Harold. First, he thanked the men, then Percy, which makes him very happy.