Missing Trucks

"Why are you so excited?" "Can't tell you!"

- Peter Sam and Rheneas

Missing Trucks (retitled Missing Cars, lengthen to Missing Freight Cars, in North American releases) is the twenty-fifth episode of the tenth series.

Plot
Rheneas had finished delivering trucks of chicken feed and is now enjoying the views as he is heading back to the Transfer Yards. The Thin Controller asks him to deliver slate trucks to Thomas at the Wharf. On his way down to the Wharf, he meets up with Skarloey, who is extremely tired, and is taking on more water. He tells Rheneas he has to pick up stone from the quarry and pick up coal trucks from the Transfer Yards and deliver them to the Wharf. Soon his water is full, and puffs sadly away. Then Rheneas has an idea. Since he is heading to the Wharf as well, he can deliver the coal trucks for him. And it would be a nice surprise. So, he rushes back to the Transfer Yards.

Peter Sam can see he's excited. But Rheneas tells him that it's a surprise. He couples up to Skarloey's coal trucks and sets off. But as he reaches a steep hill, he realizes he can't take his slate trucks and Skarloey's coal trucks all at once. So, he leaves the coal trucks in a siding and continues on with his trucks.

Thomas is at the Wharf waiting for the slate trucks. As soon as Rheneas arrives, Thomas can see he's in a hurry. Rheneas says tells him it's a surprise. As soon as he is uncoupled, he rushes back to the coal trucks. But when he reaches the siding, Skarloey's coal trucks are gone. Rheneas searches for them everywhere, but they are nowhere to be found. He stops at a red signal, and Skarloey puffs up looking worried. He's looking for the coal trucks as well, and if he doesn't find them, he'll have to go to the depot and tell The Thin Controller. Rheneas doesn't want him to get in trouble. So, he goes to the Transfer Yards to tell the other engines, in the hopes they will help as well.

Rusty, Sir Handel and Mighty Mac are there and Rheneas tells them about his surprise. Then Peter Sam puffs in with Skarloey's coal trucks. He explains that he found them at the bottom of a hill. Rheneas is excited and thanks Peter Sam, though Peter Sam is confused. Then Skarloey puffs in with The Thin Controller on board, who are both confused as Skarloey told Mr. Percival what happened. Rheneas tells The Thin Controller what he had done and asks if he can still take Skarloey's coal trucks for him, to which Mr. Percival obliges. Skarloey is quite happy, now that he knows what Rheneas has been doing, and can take a rest. And Rheneas is the happiest of all.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Skarloey
 * Rheneas
 * Peter Sam
 * Mr. Percival
 * Sir Handel
 * Mighty Mac
 * Rusty
 * Troublesome Trucks

Locations

 * Rheneas Viaduct
 * The Transfer Yards
 * Culdee Fell Hill
 * The Wharf

Trivia

 * Going by production order, this is the twenty-second episode of the tenth series.
 * This episode marks three things:
 * The only episode in the tenth season (plus the HiT Entertainment model era in general) to have three titles in two separate English speaking countries.
 * The last appearance of the Rheneas Viaduct in the model era and its last appearance until eighteenth series.
 * Rheneas’ last leading role until The Christmas Tree Express and his last leading role in the model series.
 * This episode's Latin American Spanish and European Spanish titles are the same.

Goofs

 * In several scenes, Rheneas is wearing two of Skarloey's face masks. Because of this, his nose also changes shape in those scenes.
 * When telling Rheneas about his job, Skarloey looks more shocked than tired.
 * When Michael Brandon reads the three-word US title, he leaves out the word "freight" in the DVD version.
 * When Rheneas puffs away from the water tower, some steam is still coming out of his steam platform.
 * Rheneas' steam platform can be seen when he arrives at the wharf. A steam platform can also be seen when Rheneas struggles up the hill, when he arrives back at the siding where he had left the coal trucks, and when he stops at the signal.
 * A gap can be seen in Rheneas' eye when he leaves the water tower.

Home Media Releases
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UK/AUS

 * The Complete Series 10

UK DVD Packs

 * Classic Collection

AUS DVD Boxsets

 * Complete Series 1-10
 * The Essential Collection
 * Series Nine and Series Ten Double Pack
 * The Complete Series Ten and Hero of the Rails Double Pack

US/CAN

 * Mud Glorious Mud

SPN

 * Thomas and Friends - Volume 12

DVD Boxsets

 * Second Season

BRA

 * Fantasy Island

GER

 * Where is the Christmas Tree?

NOR/SWE/DK/FIN

 * Toby Gets a New Roof

DVD Boxsets

 * Danish DVD Boxset

HUN

 * Thomas the Tank Engine 15 - The Pirate Assets

THA

 * Thomas and Friends - Volume 45

MYS

 * Thomas and the Colors and Other Adventures

ARA

 * Fearless Freddie

DVD Boxsets

 * Hero of the Rails

JPN

 * Thomas the Tank Engine Series 10 Vol.6
 * Thomas and the Pirate's Treasure

KOR

 * Thomas the Little Engine and Friends Season 5 Vol. 3

TWN
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 * Thomas and Friends Volume 20

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