Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories

Thomas, Percy and the Coal and Other Stories is a UK/IRL/AUS/NZ VHS featuring eight second series episodes narrated by Ringo Starr. The VHS was re-released in the UK in 1992 under the title Percy and the Signal and Other Stories.

AUS
It's full steam ahead for Thomas, the little blue engine with the short stumpy funnel, short stumpy boiler and short stumpy dome and his special friends Gordon, Henry, James, Percy, Edward, Toby, Annie and Clarabel the carriages and of course their Boss, the Fat Controller. His friend, storyteller Ringo Starr says 'Thomas is Number One and never lets anyone forget it!'

Episodes

 * 1) Thomas, Percy and the Coal - Thomas becomes a little too cheeky for his own good. Trucks and coal dust bring disaster - first to Thomas - then to Percy.
 * 2) Cows - Edward has an accident. Gordon and Henry tease him about it when they learn why, but Edward has the last laugh.
 * 3) Bertie's Chase - Thomas is late, Edward is impatient and the passengers are cross. Dashing Bertie races to the rescue.
 * 4) Saved from Scrap - Trevor the Traction Engine has always worked hard, he is old fashioned and feels unwanted. Edward finds a way to make him useful again.
 * 5) Old Iron - James is feeling very proud of himself but when some boys meddle with his controls, he soon learns his lesson.
 * 6) Thomas and Trevor - Trevor is asked to help Thomas build the Fat Controller's new harbour. At first Thomas has his doubts.
 * 7) Percy and the Signal - Percy is enjoying playing tricks on the big engines but Gordon and James plan to get the little green engine in trouble.
 * 8) Duck Takes Charge - Percy is pleased when a new engine called Duck arrives. The big engines decide to have some fun and cause a disturbance.

Trivia

 * This is the first VHS in the UK and Ireland to feature the BBFC U 1985 Certificate.
 * Some copies of the 1988 Australian release included a fan card.
 * The back cover of the 1988 Australian release features a picture of Thomas on Toby's Branch Line.
 * The front cover of the 1991 Australian release features an image from Thomas and the Breakdown Train and The back cover features an image from James and the Express.
 * The end of each episode on the regular 1991 Australian release has the Clearwater Features endboards cut.
 * The Australian ABC for Kids release received an updated master in 1993 with a different opening while the main programme itself omitted the Britt Allcroft logo and restored the Clearwater Features endboards. This version is more commonplace than the regular 1991 release, which is quite rare.

Goofs

 * The rating caution screen on the 1991 Australian release says "Percy and the Coal."
 * The rating caution screen on the 1993 Australian release says "Thomas Percy & Coal."
 * The label on the New Zealand release says "Percy and the Coal and Other Stories."
 * On the New Zealand release, during Thomas and Trevor, when Edward passes Wellsworth, the audio becomes muffled for a few seconds before returning to normal.

Title Cards
Tomek, Piotruś i Węgiel i inne Powieści