Thomas' New Trucks

"James, I think trucks like to be useful, rather than clean!"

- Thomas teasing James

Thomas' New Trucks is the nineteenth episode of the ninth series.

Plot
Thomas is shunting at Brendam Docks, but his trucks are old and rusty. He is initially jealous when he sees that James has received brand new blue trucks, but is soon delighted when told his trucks are too old to use and he will have to use new ones.

At Brendam the next day, Thomas shows off his new green trucks. Bill and Ben even compliment his trucks by saying they are much nicer than James'. Thomas and James become competitive about keeping their trucks clean, but at the quarry, Thomas' trucks roll backwards and get covered in dust, much to Thomas' fury. Thomas orders his trucks to behave, but they ignore him and get Thomas and themselves showered in coal, much to his anger.

That evening at the washdown, James laughs that Thomas will never win, infuriating Thomas. But the next day, Thomas realises that if he uses his old trucks, he will not have to worry about getting them dirty. Thomas collects some coal and sets off, but on the way a coupling breaks and Thomas goes ahead of the trucks. He stops too soon, and the trucks crash into him and are smashed to pieces, flinging coal everywhere.

Harvey (equipped with a claw) brings with him the Fat Controller who reprimands Thomas for bringing his old trucks. Soon, Harvey and the workmen clear up the mess, Thomas collects his new trucks and has the coal loaded into them and arrives at Brendam without the trucks making any trouble. Thomas soon realises that his new trucks prefer to be useful than clean. James gloats his victory, but then his trucks keep him from pulling away; they now do not want to be clean anymore. Cranky's chain snaps and James is hit by a falling crate of melons and is laughed at by all the trucks. Thomas tells James that trucks prefer to be useful than clean, and the trucks giggle in agreement.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Bill and Ben
 * Troublesome Trucks
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Dockyard Manager
 * Harvey
 * Cranky
 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * Big Mickey

Locations

 * Tidmouth Sheds
 * Brendam Docks
 * Sodor Shipping Company
 * Ffarquhar Quarry
 * Mavis' Shed
 * Shen Valley
 * The Coaling Plant
 * Peel Godred
 * Knapford Yards
 * Gordon's Hill
 * The Washdown

Trivia

 * Going by production order, this is the sixteenth episode of the ninth series.
 * This is the first and only time with two things:
 * The first and only time in an episode where Harvey is seen with his claw. It also appeared in the tenth series Learning Segment, Right Sized Engine for the Job.
 * The only appearances of Thomas and James' new Trucks and their only appearances in the ninth series, not counting their faceless appearances.
 * This episode marks Bill and Ben's first physical appearance since the seventh series episode, Bill, Ben and Fergus although they both appear in a deleted scene from the eighth series episode, Thomas to the Rescue, and a music video in Calling All Engines! This is also Bill's only appearance in the ninth series and last speaking role until the eleventh series episode, Hector the Horrid!

Goofs

 * When Thomas is shunting his old trucks at the start of the episode, the narrator says he is at the yard. This is incorrect, as Thomas is actually shown to be at Brendam Docks.
 * Both Thomas and James' trucks switch between having and not having faces throughout the episode, and have wonky eyes.
 * When Thomas and James meet at the washdown, they have swapped trucks.
 * The sound heard when Thomas applies his brakes indicates that Thomas' wheels are slipping while his side-rods are brake-on, even though Thomas brakes normally.
 * When Thomas collects his new trucks, the background to the left (perspective right) appears to be misplaced and tilted.
 * When the melon crate falls on James, his trucks are shown to be messy too, even though the crate is only shown to hit James and not them.
 * When Thomas puffs away with his new trucks after Harvey loads them with coal, his face mask is crooked.
 * When Thomas gets covered in coal dust his steam platform can be seen in front of him.
 * In the close up Cranky:
 * He is smiling when his cable breaks.
 * His face is slightly crooked.
 * His eyes are wonky, and don't move at the same time.
 * When Thomas sets off to the Coaling Plant, his first four trucks are dirty, but are clean in the next scene.
 * Thomas's siderods change position when his old trucks crash into him.

Merchandise

 * Take Along
 * Bachmann
 * Books - Percy and the Spirit of the Island of Sodor
 * Magazine Stories - Truck Trouble!
 * Lionel Trains

Home Media Releases
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UK

 * On Track for Adventure
 * The Complete Series 9

DVD Boxsets

 * The Ultimate Collection
 * Classic Collection
 * Action Pack

US/CAN

 * Milkshake Muddle

DVD Boxsets

 * 4-Disc DVD Box Set

AUS

 * The Complete Series 9

DVD Boxsets

 * Complete Series 1-10
 * The Essential Collection
 * Series Nine and Series Ten Double Pack
 * Series Nine and The Great Discovery Double Pack

NOR/SWE/DK/FIN

 * Proud and Brave

CZ

 * Thomas and the New Contraption

GER

 * The Most Courageous Locomotive in the World

CHN

 * Thomas & Friends - 65 Years - Making Tracks to Great Destinations

THA

 * Thomas and Friends - Volume 30
 * Thomas & Friends - 65 Years - Making Tracks to Great Destinations

HK

 * Thomas and Friends Volume 27
 * Thomas and Friends Volume 18
 * Thomas & Friends - 65 Years - Making Tracks to Great Destinations

HUN

 * The Magic Lamp

NL

 * Thomas and the New Locomotive

JPN

 * Thomas' Surprise Plan
 * Thomas the Tank Engine Series 9 Vol.2

ZA

 * Thomas's New Trucks

SPN

 * Thomas and Friends - Volume 6

DVD Boxsets

 * First Season

MYS

 * Henry and the Flagpole and Other Adventures
 * Flour Power and Other Adventures
 * Thomas & Friends - 65 Years - Making Tracks to Great Destinations

KOR

 * Thomas the Little Engine and Friends Season 4 Vol. 2

TWN
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 * Thomas and Friends Volume 15

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