Thomas and Trevor

Thomas and Trevor, retitled A New Friend for Thomas in North American releases, is the sixth episode of the second series. It is based on the annual story of the same name.

Plot
Trevor is sad when he does not have enough work to do, which he tells Edward during one of the blue engine's daily visits to the Wellsworth Vicarge Orchard. Edward has some good news for Trevor; the Fat Controller has asked that he be sent to the site of the new harbour with to help out with the work. Trevor instantly perks up, excited about getting to work and meeting children. Edward brings him to the yard to meet with Thomas.

Upon meeting Trevor, Thomas, who is carrying metal pilings needed for the construction work, is initially skeptical of the newcomer. After Trevor's flatbed is coupled to Thomas' train, the two set off for the harbour. On the way, Trevor explains what type of work he can do and does not need rails to be useful. This helps Thomas understand Trevor better.

Upon arrival at the harbour, they come across havoc; trucks are derailed and blocking the line, and stone slabs are littered throughout the area. Thomas' driver tells the two that the equipment Thomas is carrying is essential, so Trevor must go to work taking it around the mess. Trevor, who enjoys this kind of work, is happy to do the job as soon as possible.

While Thomas moves the trucks, Trevor carries the construction equipment to where it is needed. Thomas soon brings Annie and Clarabel to the harbour to meet him and is left very impressed with Trevor after seeing him work so hard. This makes him finally understand just how useful a traction engine can truly be. Both Annie and Clarabel are carrying children, whom Trevor is more than happy to give rides to on the Beach. This is easily his favourite part of the day, and Annie and Clarabel remark to each other how kind and gentle Trevor is and how he reminds them of Thomas.

Thomas and Trevor are both very sorry when the day is over and Trevor has to return to the orchard. Taking him to the junction, Thomas notices he has a small tear coming from his eye. He pretends not to notice and cheers Trevor up by telling him that there is now plenty of work for him at the Vicarage and that he could be needed at the harbour again soon. And that makes Trevor feel better. That evening, Trevor thinks about the day's events and falls happily asleep.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Trevor
 * Jem Cole
 * One Naughty Boy
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Vicar of Wellsworth

Locations

 * Wellsworth
 * Wellsworth Vicarge Orchard
 * Trevor's Shed
 * Crocks Scrap Yard
 * Elsbridge
 * Elsbridge Yard
 * The Carriage Shed
 * Elsbridge Engine Sheds
 * The Dual Bends
 * New Harbour
 * New Harbour Bridges
 * Suddery Castle
 * The Viaduct
 * Hawin Ab
 * The Branch Line Cutting

Trivia

 * The credits of the original version of this episode says "Based on the story by Christopher Awdry from original material by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton," while later versions just credit Christopher.
 * This is the only second series episode not adapted from a Railway Series book and the only episode adapted from an annual story. While being the first story to broadcast on television before appearing in print, as the annual story was not published until two years after the episode's broadcast.
 * Alternate stock footage from Saved from Scrap is used.
 * Thomas has only one face mask throughout the entire episode, excluding a deleted scene on the Viaduct.
 * Ringo Starr's US dub was not released on home media until 2012, when it was included on Engine Friends.
 * An alternate take of Thomas entering the harbour station with Annie and Clarabel is used in the restored version.
 * A deleted scene shows Edward and Trevor crossing the viaduct while it was under repair. That scene was later shown in the episode, Better Late Than Never.
 * In a deleted scene, Trevor's Shed is Toby's from Toby and the Stout Gentleman.
 * When aired on 11th June 1991, both Old Iron and Percy and the Signal were dropped out. Duck Takes Charge aired on 18th June.
 * This episode, along with Old Iron, aired on 20th March 1989. Percy and the Signal/Duck Takes Charge aired two weeks later to coincide with Easter Monday 1989. This was the first gap between episodes due to the debut of TUGS in the UK on 4th April the same year.

Goofs

 * When Thomas arrives to collect Trevor, Edward's eyes are misaligned, and his left eye slightly moves on its own.
 * Fingerprints are visible on Edward's smokebox while he talks to Trevor. In the same scene, Edward's boiler is also chipped.
 * A thin wire is visible pulling Trevor along when he crosses the tracks, and when he is giving rides on the beach.
 * In the scene where Thomas is talking to Trevor, Thomas' second boiler stripe is missing.
 * Thomas' smoke generator is clearly visible when he leaves the yard with Trevor.
 * As the scene fades when Thomas pulls Trevor out of the harbour, he stops under the bridge.
 * In a close-up of Thomas, the narrator says that Thomas is puzzled, but Thomas looks happy.
 * When Thomas whistles at Trevor, his number on his left (viewers' right) side is chipped.
 * Trevor's eyebrows are missing at the beginning.
 * Throughout the George Carlin US dub of this episode, there are many long pauses before the narrator or engine speak.
 * At the beginning of the shot when Edward passes through Wellsworth, there is no chuffing sound for a second.
 * At the very beginning, a tree is seen shaking, but none of the other trees at the vicarage are.
 * The narrator says that Trevor set to work towing the pilings into position, while in the shot, he is actually clearing away some debris. Additionally, in the next shot, a crane is seen unloading the pilings in the background.
 * Edward and Thomas' brake vans change. When Edward arrives at the orchard, his brake van is a BR 20 Ton one, but when he pulls Trevor through Wellsworth Station, the brake van is an SR 25. Thomas' goods train also starts off with an SR 25, but when he and Trevor arrive at Knapford Harbour, the brake van is a BR 20.
 * Thomas dips downward when he and Trevor arrive at the harbour.
 * When Thomas says "Now I understand how useful a traction engine can be," his eyes are misaligned and his lamp is crooked.
 * When Clarabel says "He reminds me of Thomas," her door is loose.

Merchandise

 * Buzz Books - Thomas and Trevor
 * Annual Stories - Thomas and Trevor
 * Magazine stories - Thomas and Trevor (1988)/Thomas and Trevor (1994)
 * Ladybird Books - Thomas and Trevor/Duck Takes Charge

Home Media Releases
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UK

 * Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories
 * Thomas Comes to Breakfast and Other Stories
 * Playtime
 * The Complete Series 2
 * Fun Time Favourites
 * Thomas, Percy and the Coal

DVD Boxsets

 * Classic Collection

US

 * Daisy and Other Thomas Stories/Percy Takes the Plunge
 * Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories
 * Best of Thomas
 * Engine Friends
 * Thomas & Friends Classic Volume 2

CAN

 * Daisy and Other Thomas Stories/Percy Takes the Plunge
 * Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories
 * Best of Thomas
 * Engine Friends

DVD Packs

 * Ultimate Thomas Collection
 * Best Tales on the Tracks
 * Best of Thomas, Percy and James Platinum Edition
 * Best of Collection
 * Best of James/Best of Thomas Double Feature

AUS

 * Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories
 * Playtime
 * The Complete Series 2

DVD Boxsets

 * Complete Series 1-10
 * Classic Collection
 * Series One and Series Two Double Pack

NZ

 * Saved from Scrap and Other Stories
 * Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories
 * Playtime
 * Bumper Video Collection Volume 2

FRA

 * Saved from Scrap
 * The Magic of Sodor

JPN

 * Thomas the Tank Engine Volume 7
 * The Complete Works of Thomas the Tank Engine 1 Vol.1
 * Try to Get Along
 * The Complete DVD Box 1

GER

 * Old Iron and 4 Other Adventures
 * Show What You Can!
 * Thomas and His Friends Vol. 4

DVD Boxsets

 * Thomas and His Friends Box Set 2

NOR

 * Thomas Festival
 * Thomas the Tank Engine

FIN/ICE

 * Thomas the Tank Engine 3

SER

 * Thomas the Tank Engine 3

PHL

 * Old Iron

NL

 * A Nasty Case
 * The Greatest Stories: The Adventures of Thomas

DK

 * The Runaway Train and Other Stories

MYS

 * Percy and Harold and Other Thomas Adventures
 * Bertie’s Chase and Other Adventures

ITA

 * A Daring Rescue

IND

 * Down the Mine and Other Stories

HRV

 * Duck Takes Over

UKR

 * A Train Thomas and Friends

ROM

 * Thomas and the Great Runaway

DVD Packs

 * Triple Pack 1

SER

 * Thomas the Tank Engine 3

CHN

 * Thomas and Friends Season 1-4

THA

 * Thomas and Friends - Volume 5

HK

 * Thomas and Friends Volume 4
 * Thomas and Friends Volume 12

KOR
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 * Best of James

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