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Marvel Comics is an American comic book publishing company best known for their characters, consisting of superheroes, supervillains and other characters. The company is part of Marvel Entertainment, which as of 2009, is a division of The Walt Disney Company. They published Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends magazines from their debut in 1987 to Issue #304 in 1999. They no longer publish the Thomas magazines as they are now published by Egmont Publishing. Andrew Brenner wrote the adaptations of the first two series and many of the early original stories for the comics.

Issues and Stories

1987

Illustration Title Publication date Issue number #
Thomas and Gordon 31 October 1987 #01
Gordon teaches Thomas a lesson for being cheeky.
Thomas and the Bird's Nest 31 October 1987 #01
Thomas awakens to find a bird's nest in his funnel.
Edward and Gordon 31 October 1987 #01
Edward helps Gordon when he is stuck on a hill.
The Sad Story of Henry 14 November 1987 #02
Henry hides in a tunnel to avoid the rain.
Thomas and the Windy Day 14 November 1987 #02
Thomas chases after The Fat Controller's hat after the wind blows it away.
Edward, Gordon and Henry 14 November 1987 #02
Henry is freed from his tunnel to help Edward when Gordon breaks down.
Thomas' Train 28 November 1987 #03
Thomas pulls his first passenger train.
Hello, Thomas! 28 November 1987 #03
Thomas helps some children make their connection when their school bus breaks down.
Thomas and the Trucks 28 November 1987 #03
Thomas learns how troublesome the trucks can be.
Thomas and the Breakdown Train 12 December 1987 #04
Thomas comes to James' rescue after he derails.
Thomas in a Hurry 12 December 1987 #04
Thomas rushes to make up for lost time.
James and the Coaches 12 December 1987 #04
James acts too rough with his coaches.
Thomas's Christmas Party 26 December 1987 #05
Thomas and Toby rescue Mrs. Kyndley after she is snowed in.
Thomas and the Tree 26 December 1987 #05
Thomas helps free a fallen tree.
Thomas, Terence and the Snow 26 December 1987 #05
Terence the Tractor helps Thomas from a snowdrift.

1988

Illustration Title Publication date Issue number #
James and the Troublesome Trucks 9 January 1988 #06
James has difficulties when pulling a goods train.
Thomas and Harold 9 January 1988 #06
Thomas and Harold rescue a man trapped out at sea.
James and the Express 9 January 1988 #06
James takes over the Express when Gordon loses his way.
Thomas and the Guard 23 January 1988 #07
Thomas accidentally leaves his guard behind.
The Lost Coach 23 January 1988 #07
Percy retrieves a coach that had rolled away from the yard.
Thomas Goes Fishing 23 January 1988 #07
Thomas learns why engines do not go fishing.
Thomas and Bertie 6 February 1988 #08
Thomas races Bertie the Bus.
The Train Spotters 6 February 1988 #08
Gordon's eagerness to meet trainspotters leads to trouble.
Tenders and Turntables 6 February 1988 #08
Gordon and James each have trouble on the turntable.
Trouble in the Shed 20 February 1988 #09
Gordon, James and Henry go on strike, leading The Fat Controller to purchase Percy.
The Golfers 20 February 1988 #09
A golf ball lands in Thomas' coal bunker.
Percy Runs Away 20 February 1988 #09
Percy's carelessness leads to a near miss with Gordon.
Coal 5 March 1988 #10
Henry is given special Welsh coal to help improve his steam problems.
Railway Inspectors 5 March 1988 #10
The railway prepares for an inspection.
The Flying Kipper 5 March 1988 #10
Henry has an accident due to ice and snow.
Whistles and Sneezes 19 March 1988 #11
Gordon has problems with his whistle while Henry encounters a group of naughty boys.
A Late Start for Thomas 19 March 1988 #11
Thomas is confused when The Fat Controller does not chastise him for being late.
Toby and the Stout Gentleman 19 March 1988 #11
The Fat Controller meets a tram engine named Toby while on holiday.
Thomas in Trouble 2 April 1988 #12
Thomas runs into trouble with the police.
A Surprise for Thomas 2 April 1988 #12
A group of children throw a party for Thomas.
James and the Tar Wagons 2 April 1988 #12
James acts rudely to Toby but ends up getting his comeuppance.
Gordon Off the Rails 16 April 1988 #13
Gordon's refusal to pull trucks ends up with him falling into a ditch.
Thomas and the Cows 16 April 1988 #13
Thomas has a bothersome encounter with a herd of cows.
Thomas Down the Mine 16 April 1988 #13
Thomas ignores a danger sign at the old lead mines.
Thomas, Percy and the Coal 30 April 1988 #14
Thomas and Percy each have trouble with coal.
The New Coaches 30 April 1988 #14
Annie and Clarabel fear being replaced after overhearing The Fat Controller talk of new coaches.
Cows 30 April 1988 #14
Edward has the last laugh when Gordon and Henry tease him about his encounter with cows.
Bertie's Chase 14 May 1988 #15
Bertie tries his hardest to help Thomas' passengers catch their train.
The Cold Waiting Room 14 May 1988 #15
Thomas comes up with a clever idea to warm up some cold passengers.
Saved From Scrap 14 May 1988 #15
Edward meets an old traction engine named Trevor in the scrap yard.
Old Iron 28 May 1988 #16
Edward chases after James when he starts without a driver.
Henry's New Driver 28 May 1988 #16
Henry receives a stern relief driver.
Thomas and Trevor 28 May 1988 #16
Thomas takes Trevor to help clean up the harbour.
Percy and the Signal 11 June 1988 #17
Gordon and James get back at Percy after he plays jokes on them.
Thomas and the Horse 11 June 1988 #17
Thomas transports an injured horse.
Duck Takes Charge 11 June 1988 #17
A Great Western Engine named Duck arrives and helps Percy stand up to the big engines.
Percy and Harold 25 June 1988 #18
Percy races Harold the Helicopter.
Thomas Takes the Mail 25 June 1988 #18
Thomas hurries to get a mailbag that James had left behind to him.
The Runaway 25 June 1988 #18
Thomas becomes a runaway following problems with his brakes.
Percy Takes the Plunge 9 July 1988 #19
Percy's curiosity of what's behind a danger sign leads to trouble.
The Vicar's Fête 9 July 1988 #19
Trevor comes to Bertie's help after he gets stuck in the mud at a fête.
Pop Goes the Diesel 9 July 1988 #19
A visiting diesel engine lands in an embarrassing situation with the trucks.
Dirty Work 23 July 1988 #20
Diesel spreads lies about Duck to the trucks.
Percy's Whistle 23 July 1988 #20
The trucks clog Percy's whistle with coal.
A Close Shave 23 July 1988 #20
Duck has a run-in with a barber shop.
Ghost Train 6 August 1988 #21
Thomas scoffs at Percy's ghost story so Percy decides to play a joke on him.
Thomas and the Hedgehog 6 August 1988 #21
Thomas' driver finds a young hedgehog in his cab.
Woolly Bear 6 August 1988 #21
Percy runs into trouble with both a crate of treacle and a pile of hay.
Better Late than Never 20 August 1988 #22
Thomas grows cross when the Main Line engines are delayed by repairs.
Thomas and the Fish 20 August 1988 #22
A fishy smell is coming from Clarabel.
Break Van 20 August 1988 #22
A spiteful brake van causes trouble for Scottish twins Donald and Douglas.
Thomas Comes to Breakfast 3 September 1988 #23
Thomas winds up in the stationmaster's house after boasting he can travel without a driver.
Percy and the Circus 3 September 1988 #23
Percy befriends a clown who helps him get back at Gordon for being rude.
Daisy 3 September 1988 #23
A stubborn diesel railcar takes over for Thomas.
Percy's Predicament 17 September 1988 #24
Daisy's laziness puts Percy in danger.
Percy Makes the News 17 September 1988 #24
Percy boasts to a newspaper reporter.
BoCo the Diseasel 17 September 1988 #24
Bill and Ben believe their china clay trucks have been stolen.
Wrong Road 1 October 1988 #25
A lady's green hat causes confusion for Gordon.
Thomas Loses His Driver 1 October 1988 #25
Thomas' driver threatens to leave him behind if he does not behave.
Edward's Exploits 1 October 1988 #25
Edward struggles hard to get his passengers home during a storm.
Thomas and the Blue Wheel 15 October 1988 #26
Thomas is curious as to who the owner of a lone blue wheel in the yard could be.
Edward and the Vicar 15 October 1988 #26
Edward comes up with a clever idea to advertise the Vicar's fête.
Percy's Night Out 15 October 1988 #26
Percy must spend the night away from home due to jammed points.
Edward at the Works 29 October 1988 #27
Edward pushes himself too hard and needs repairs.
The Brass Band 29 October 1988 #27
A brass band is visiting the railway.
Overheated Henry 29 October 1988 #27
Henry is very cross when Gordon and James make fun of him.
Percy Gets Jammed 12 November 1988 #28
Percy has an accident after taking over James' fruit train.
Race to the Bonfire 12 November 1988 #28
The Fat Controller hurries to get important papers out of an old suit he allowed to be used on a bonfire guy.
A Bump on the Line 12 November 1988 #28
Bertie carries Thomas' passengers when the branch line needs repairs.
Thomas Spoils the Washing 26 November 1988 #29
High winds cause Thomas' smoke to ruin a woman's washing line.
Henry and the Roof 26 November 1988 #29
Henry shed roof is damaged in a storm.
Thomas Saves the Washing 26 November 1988 #29
Thomas redeems himself by retrieving the women's blown away washing.
The Deputation 10 December 1988 #30
The engines plead with The Fat Controller to let Donald and Douglas stay on the railway.
Retirement Day 10 December 1988 #30
Percy is sad when a guard is told he must retire but he soon finds him a new job.
The Missing Christmas Tree 10 December 1988 #30
Thomas ends up stuck in the snow on his way to deliver a Christmas tree.
Thomas's Present 24 December 1988 #31
Thomas' whistle becomes damaged close to Christmas.
A Special Christmas Santa 24 December 1988 #31
Thomas takes The Fat Controller, as Father Christmas, on a special Christmas Day outing.
Thomas's Christmas 24 December 1988 #31
Thomas saves the Christmas Eve service.

1989

Illustration Title Publication date Issue number #
Trouble at the Crossing 7 January 1989 #32
Percy and Gordon encounter a rude man at a level crossing.
A Very Windy Day 7 January 1989 #32
Wind causes a tree to damage part of Mrs. Kyndley's cottage.
Edward Saves the Day 7 January 1989 #32
Edward helps to pacify the man at the crossing.
Thomas and the Whistle 21 January 1989 #33
Thomas' whistle becomes jammed following Gordon's request that small engines whistle at him as a sign of respect.
Edward and the Miller 21 January 1989 #33
Edward finds a way to give an old miller business again.
James and the Shovel 21 January 1989 #33
James' fireman's shovel becomes cracked.
Trouble on the Track 4 February 1989 #34
Thomas and Henry end up head on and neither of them wants to back down.
Percy and the Lighthouse 4 February 1989 #34
Percy's newly formed knowledge of Morse Code comes in handy when a lighthouse keeper needs help.
Thomas and the Nuns 4 February 1989 #34
Thomas takes two nuns and some schoolchildren on an outing.
In a Muddle 18 February 1989 #35
Bill and Ben are sent to the main yard where the trucks trick them into muddling everything up.
The Balloon Race 18 February 1989 #35
James comes to the aid of a balloon out of air during a balloon race.
Heroes 18 February 1989 #35
Bill and Ben redeem themselves after a huge rockslide occurs.
Delicate Handling 4 March 1989 #36
Henry is sent to help James carry a heavy scrap train.
Henry and the Bees 4 March 1989 #36
A swarm of bees build their nest inside Henry's shed.
Near Miss 4 March 1989 #36
Gordon has a close call with Bertie at the crossing.
Trevor's Nest 18 March 1989 #37
A bird's nest is found in Trevor's funnel.
Thomas and the Sheepdog 18 March 1989 #37
Thomas is startled by a dog who later proves to be helpful when sheep block the line.
The Seaside Special 18 March 1989 #37
Thomas finds a way to get Trevor out and about.
Trouble in the Harbour Yard 1 April 1989 #38
Diesel returns to help Duck and Percy at the harbour, much to their dismay.
Thomas and the Scarecrow 1 April 1989 #38
Thomas is surprised when he sees The Fat Controller standing in a field.
Bumps 1 April 1989 #38
Diesel is very rough with his trucks at the harbour.
Hurricane! 15 April 1989 #39
Harold comes to Gordon's rescue when a tree falls on him during a storm.
Henry the Hero 15 April 1989 #39
Henry refuses to cross a bridge he feels is dangerous.
Clearing Up 15 April 1989 #39
The engines help replant trees following the storm.
Diesel's Race 29 April 1989 #40
Bill and Ben decided to get back at Diesel for spilling the clay trucks.
A Picture of Thomas 29 April 1989 #40
The Fat Controller hosts a drawing competition for the children of Sodor.
A Trick on Bill and Ben 29 April 1989 #40
Diesel finds a way to get back at Bill and Ben.
No More Diesel 13 May 1989 #41
Diesel strikes up a debate between coal and fuel.
Gordon Learns a Lesson 13 May 1989 #41
Gordon disappoints his passengers with his boastful nature.
Thomas For Sale 13 May 1989 #41
A tourist couple wishes to purchase Thomas for themselves.
An Important Visitor 27 May 1989 #42
The railway prepares for an important visitor.
Clarabel's New Friend 27 May 1989 #42
Clarabel tried to befriend the replacement coach when Annie is away for repairs.
Rumours and Speculation 27 May 1989 #42
The engines speculate on why the important visitor is traveling in Harold.
Too Many Trucks 10 June 1989 #43
Construction on the new tunnel leads to a congested yard.
Thomas and the Baby 10 June 1989 #43
Thomas' puffing helps calm down a crying baby.
Daisy and the Tunnel 10 June 1989 #43
Daisy is scared to be the first engine to go through the new tunnel.
A Surprise for Thomas 24 June 1989 #44
Thomas is delayed on his way to the tunnel's grand opening.
Thomas and the Cyclist 24 June 1989 #44
Thomas is upset when one of his regular child passengers begins riding a bike instead.
A Fishy Smell 24 June 1989 #44
Thomas has a run-in with a net of fish at the harbour.
A New Driver 8 July 1989 #45
BoCo gets a stubborn new driver.
Thomas and the Bottles 8 July 1989 #45
Thomas' trucks do not take care with a fragile load.
A Second Chance 8 July 1989 #45
BoCo is reluctant to give his new driver another chance.
Diesel's Plan 22 July 1989 #46
Diesel tricks Annie and Clarabel into going out with him for the day.
Thomas and the Campers 22 July 1989 #46
Thomas helps a group of campers when their fire goes out.
Thomas's Trick 22 July 1989 #46
Thomas gets back at Diesel for taking his coaches.
Thomas and the Bees 5 August 1989 #47
A swarm of bees cling to Thomas' tank.
The Old Station 5 August 1989 #47
Thomas is upset that the old station by the mines might close.
Some Most Unusual Passengers 5 August 1989 #47
Percy delivers giraffes to the wildlife park.
Showing Off 19 August 1989 #48
Diesel is rude to Toby at the quarry which leads to trouble.
Trevor and the Cricket Team 19 August 1989 #48
Trevor wants to watch a cricket match being held at the orchard but the captain does not want him present.
One Good Turn 19 August 1989 #48
Toby sticks up for Diesel after his accident, much to Diesel's surprise.
Gordon's Express 2 September 1989 #49
Gordon's brakes jam after bumping into James' trucks.
The Picnic 2 September 1989 #49
Thomas is cross to see picnickers littering.
In a Sulk 2 September 1989 #49
Gordon sulks at The Works while James takes the Express.
Erosion 16 September 1989 #50
A geological surveyor is concerned about the line that goes along the sea.
The Fastest Engine 16 September 1989 #50
Thomas tricks Gordon into a race to teach him a lesson.
Too Heavy 16 September 1989 #50
Daisy fears traveling on the newly repaired seaside line.
The Escape 30 September 1989 #51
Percy rescues a lion that has strayed away from the wildlife park.
Thomas and the Kite 30 September 1989 #51
Thomas encounters a kite on his track.
Fire 30 September 1989 #51
Thomas helps to fight a cottage fire.
Head On 14 October 1989 #52
Bill and Ben get cross with each other when they end up head on and neither will back down.
Percy and the Ice Cream 14 October 1989 #52
Percy dawdles with an ice cream delivery on a hot day.
Pulling Together 14 October 1989 #52
BoCo finds a way to get Bill and Ben to stop their squabble.
Bertie's Bumpy Road 28 October 1989 #53
Thomas tries to solve the mystery of the missing load of tarmac that was supposed to mend the roads.
Thomas and the Wedding 28 October 1989 #53
Thomas helps a bride get to her wedding following car troubles.
Thomas and the Old Man 28 October 1989 #53
Thomas takes Sodor's elderly on an outing.
The Wrong Van 11 November 1989 #54
Thomas collects the wrong luggage van on his way to a camp-out for holidaymakers.
The County Fair 11 November 1989 #54
Mrs. Kyndley makes a special dessert for a county fair.
Thomas and the V.I.P. 11 November 1989 #54
A factory director, looking for a railway contract, is surprised to find the engines being rude.
The New Timetable 25 November 1989 #55
Gordon refuses to admit there is a mistake on his new timetable.
Thomas and the Ambulance 25 November 1989 #55
Thomas takes the place of a stuck ambulance when Mrs. Kyndley hurts her leg.
Gordon is Pushed Aside 25 November 1989 #55
The Fat Controller places Gordon on a siding for his mistake until he is ready to apologize.
Narrow Gauge 9 December 1989 #56
Percy is excited at the idea of a railway running through the wildlife park but his mood soon changes.
Tea Up! 9 December 1989 #56
The signalbox at the main station gets a new tea kettle.
A Change of Plans 9 December 1989 #56
The wildlife park keeper finds a way to cheer Percy up.
Diesel's Christmas 23 December 1989 #57
Diesel's plan to get out of his boring shed on Christmas Eve ends up backfiring.
The Missing Holly! 23 December 1989 #57
Henry's driver misplaces the holly being used to decorate the sheds.
The Party 23 December 1989 #57
Edward shows goodwill by helping Diesel back to the yard for the Christmas party.

1990

Illustration Title Publication date Issue number #
Percy and the Dragon 6 January 1990 #58
Percy is scared when he encounters a huge dragon.
Percy's Cat! 6 January 1990 #58
Percy looks after a stray cat.
Thomas Gets a Wash 6 January 1990 #58
Thomas has a difficult time trying to get a washdown.
The Rescue 20 January 1990 #59
Edward and Harold put aside their differences to save a trapped child.
Thomas and the Football 20 January 1990 #59
Concerns arise when some children play football too close to the line.
Selling the Railway 20 January 1990 #59
The engines fear being put in a museum.
Things That Go Bump 3 February 1990 #60
Strange noises in the sheds give Henry sleepless nights.
Dynamite for the Quarry! 3 February 1990 #60
Diesel frightens Percy when he is to make a delivery of dynamite.
Slippery 3 February 1990 #60
Icy rails lead to trouble for Henry.
Fuel Line 17 February 1990 #61
Daisy boasts about running on fuel compared to coal until she starts losing power one day.
The Surprise Present! 17 February 1990 #61
Percy fears the worst when Gordon says The Fat Controller will be giving him a "dressing down".
Hearing Things 17 February 1990 #61
Toby grows concerned upon hearing strange noises throughout the day.
Trevor Takes a Trip 3 March 1990 #62
Trevor is invited to take part in a rally on the mainland.
Diesel's Dirty Trick! 3 March 1990 #62
Diesel causes Henry to be late but is surprised when Henry later helps him out.
Back Home 3 March 1990 #62
Trevor tells Thomas about his time at the rally.
The Argument 17 March 1990 #63
Bill and Ben are split up following a petty argument.
Edward is Late! 17 March 1990 #63
Edward takes over Thomas' branch line while he is away but continuously ends up late to his connections with Gordon.
Something in the Woods 17 March 1990 #63
Percy is scared to travel through the woods near the harbour.
Trevor Helps Out 31 March 1990 #64
Trevor clears a fallen tree to help Harold land safely.
Terence Gets Stuck! 31 March 1990 #64
Terence helps out when Trevor needs repairs and Trevor returns the favour when Terence falls in a ditch.
Thomas and the Film 31 March 1990 #64
A television crew comes to film the railway.
A New Roof 14 April 1990 #65
Edward's shed roof begins leaking.
BoCo in a Jam 14 April 1990 #65
BoCo is sent to help in the main yard, where Diesel plays a trick on him.
The Sleepy Passenger 14 April 1990 #65
A strange noise from Clarabel keeps Annie awake.
Trouble in the Tunnel 28 April 1990 #66
Percy is worried when he sees two schoolboys enter a dangerous tunnel.
Thomas and the Umbrella 28 April 1990 #66
A dog runs off with The Fat Controller's new umbrella.
Bill and Ben and the Horse 28 April 1990 #66
Bill and Ben's messing around with their whistles frightens a horse.
Edward and the Express 12 May 1990 #67
Edward takes over the Express when Gordon goes in for maintenance.
Timetable Trouble 12 May 1990 #67
Gordon, James and Thomas get confused over a new timetable.
Daisy and Diesel 12 May 1990 #67
Diesel is upset when Daisy acts unfriendly to him.
One Bump Too Many 26 May 1990 #68
Diesel faces the consequences of bumping his trucks too hard.
Wrong Order 26 May 1990 #68
Daisy's impatience leads her down Bill and Ben's line and vice versa.
Henry's Forest 26 May 1990 #68
Henry visits his favourite place on the island.
The Express 9 June 1990 #69
James tricks Thomas into giving him the Express.
Pulleys 9 June 1990 #69
Percy discovers a new way of loading cargo.
A Passenger for James 9 June 1990 #69
James redeems himself by transporting an important passenger.
The Post Train 23 June 1990 #70
Percy is kept waiting long into the night for post from the mainland.
Trouble for Trevor! 23 June 1990 #70
Trevor is nervous when he begins to feel rusty and stiff.
The Missing Truck 23 June 1990 #70
A faulty coupling leads to Henry leaving a truck behind.
Edward and the Campers 7 July 1990 #71
Edward brings two campers to their campsite and then spies a forest fire.
Mind Your Signals 7 July 1990 #71
Thomas cheekily states he can run his branch line with his eyes shut.
After the Last Train 7 July 1990 #71
A man who missed the last train is given a ride on Thomas' post train.
Daisy and the Cows 21 July 1990 #72
Daisy has difficulties on a new track extension when she learns it passes by cow fields.
Edward and the Farmer 21 July 1990 #72
Edward transports chickens alongside his passenger train.
Duck and the Crane 21 July 1990 #72
Duck must take a different route to deliver a mobile crane to the quarry.
Trouble for Duck 4 August 1990 #73
Duck is blamed for Diesel's misbehaviour at the harbour.
James and the Elephant 4 August 1990 #73
James transports an elephant to the circus.
James and the Signalman 4 August 1990 #73
James comes to the aid of an ill signalman.
Toby the Brave 18 August 1990 #74
Toby risks it all to save Diesel from a rockslide.
The Mascot 18 August 1990 #74
James decides a lost teddy bear should be his new mascot until Thomas finds the owner.
Too Hot 18 August 1990 #74
Duck keeps getting thirsty on a hot day.
Trouble on the Track 1 September 1990 #75
James' carelessness puts Bertie in trouble.
Emergency! 1 September 1990 #75
Thomas is in a hurry to get an unwell passenger to the hospital.
Go Easy 1 September 1990 #75
Gordon is upset when he is told to "go easy" because of worn out brakes.
Hat on the Line 15 September 1990 #76
Thomas accidentally runs over The Fat Controller's hat when it falls onto the tracks.
The Ticket 15 September 1990 #76
One of Thomas' passengers is on the wrong train.
Newly Painted 15 September 1990 #76
James gets a fresh coat of paint but becomes worried when it gets a scratch.
Bumps-A-Daisy 29 September 1990 #77
Bill and Ben decide to play a trick on Daisy after she boasts about never bumping trucks.
Round and Around 29 September 1990 #77
Bill and Ben get confused when one keeps ending up behind the other during their travels.
A Message for Duck 29 September 1990 #77
James is instructed to tell Duck an important message when the telephone lines are out of service.
The Backlog 13 October 1990 #78
A harvest festival and a backlog of goods trains leads to a very busy time for the engines.
The Disappearing Shovel! 13 October 1990 #78
Edward's fireman's new shovel disappears.
Henry and Diesel 13 October 1990 #78
Henry reluctantly comes to Diesel's rescue after an accident.
Thomas Gives a Lift 27 October 1990 #79
Harold has to make an emergency landing on a very windy day.
Toby is Lonely 27 October 1990 #79
Toby's wish to visit the main line is granted but not in the way he hoped.
Trouble with Water 27 October 1990 #79
Percy teases Bertie for a damaged radiator but soon runs into trouble himself.
Diesel Takes a Tumble 10 November 1990 #80
Diesel's rough behaviour leads to him derailing in a ditch.
Edward in the Wind 10 November 1990 #80
Edward is parked under an old elm tree on a very windy day.
The Rescue 10 November 1990 #80
Diesel pleads he will better himself as he is rescued from the ditch.
In Trouble Again 24 November 1990 #81
The Fat Controller finds a way to get Bill and Ben to behave after they trick Percy and make him late.
Rotten Buffers 24 November 1990 #81
Diesel ignores a speed warning placed at the harbour.
Diesel's New Leaf 24 November 1990 #81
Diesel tries to convince Toby he has changed his ways for good.
Scrapped Again 8 December 1990 #82
Trevor fears returning to the scrapyard when Jem Cole cannot fix a problem inside of him.
Percy and the Goods Train 8 December 1990 #82
Percy gets boastful when he believes he is carrying important goods.
The Lost Coach 8 December 1990 #82
Gordon ignores the warning of a faulty brake coach coupling.
Cold Christmas 22 December 1990 #83
A coal shortage on the island may cause the Christmas Pantomime to be cancelled.
Thomas and the Parcel 22 December 1990 #83
Thomas rushes off to make sure The Fat Controller does not leave for the holidays without a parcel.
Christmas Greetings 22 December 1990 #83
The engines wish they could receive Christmas cards.

1991

Illustration Title Publication date Issue number #
Lost 5 January 1991 #84
Mrs. Kyndley visits the harbour and BoCo fears the worst when he does not see her in her deckchair.
Gordon and the Turntable 5 January 1991 #84
Gordon has to sleep outside due to a faulty turntable.
The Sermon 5 January 1991 #84
The Fat Controller and The Vicar get their papers swapped.
Diesel and the Workmen 19 January 1991 #85
Diesel ignores the warnings of track repair on the Main Line.
Cold Freeze 19 January 1991 #85
A frozen water Tower causes trouble for Percy.
Hasty Henry 19 January 1991 #85
Henry and Gordon hold a challenge to see who can get their jobs done faster.
Grumbling James 2 February 1991 #86
James is put in a bad mood when he must take over Percy's shunting.
Diesel and the Snow 2 February 1991 #86
Diesel tries to shove his way through the snow without a plough.
Percy is Pushing 2 February 1991 #86
Percy helps Duck up Gordon's Hill.
The Service 16 February 1991 #87
Thomas goes to The Works to be serviced.
Toby's Passenger! 16 February 1991 #87
Toby helps transport an injured climber.
Danger in the Tunnel 16 February 1991 #87
Edward has an accident inside of a tunnel.
No Rails for Thomas 2 March 1991 #88
Thomas gets cross when Bertie teases him about track repair.
Stop! 2 March 1991 #88
A red signal causes a traffic jam.
The Stronger Twin 2 March 1991 #88
Bill and Ben test to see which of them is stronger.
Ready and Willing 16 March 1991 #89
Bill and Ben take over James' work when they are bored.
Percy and the Storm 16 March 1991 #89
Percy faces his fears and works during a storm.
Scrap 16 March 1991 #89
Edward's friends fear the worst when he is sent to the scrapyard.
Favourite Engine 30 March 1991 #90
The engines debate on who is The Fat Controller's favourite.
Thomas Sends a Message 30 March 1991 #90
Terence's driver loses his hat and Thomas has to find a way to communicate that he found it.
James in a Rush 30 March 1991 #90
Percy chases after James when he leaves a truck behind.
Duck and the Heavy Trucks 13 April 1991 #91
Duck struggles to move some trucks, unaware that Edward is coupled at the other end.
Thomas and the Shepherd 13 April 1991 #91
Thomas rescues a trapped shepherd.
Percy and the Local 13 April 1991 #91
Percy is cross when Gordon teases him about pulling The Local.
Duck Gets Stuck 27 April 1991 #92
Duck gets stuck out on the old seaside line.
Accident in the Yard 27 April 1991 #92
A fallen crate damages Duck's whistle.
A Peculiar Journey 27 April 1991 #92
The Fat Controller unintentionally travels in James' goods train.
Harold's Cousin 11 May 1991 #93
Thomas jokes with Harold by claiming to have met his cousin.
The Extra Train 11 May 1991 #93
James gets to take an extra train to a fair.
Oily Rails 11 May 1991 #93
Diesel is hesitant to acknowledge that he is leaking oil.
Daisy Wants a Rest 25 May 1991 #94
Daisy tries to get out of work but is sent to The Works instead.
The Wrong Coal 25 May 1991 #94
The steam engines cough and splutter due to bad coal.
Toby on the Line 25 May 1991 #94
Toby gets a chance to visit the Main Line.
Too Fast 8 June 1991 #95
James rushes when he is tasked with pulling The Local.
Douglas and the Trucks 8 June 1991 #95
Douglas ignores Donald's warning to take a long lot of trucks in two trips.
A Push for Percy 8 June 1991 #95
Percy needs help from Diesel when pulling heavy goods.
BoCo and the Trucks 22 June 1991 #96
BoCo has difficulties getting his Troublesome Trucks in line.
Thomas and Trevor 22 June 1991 #96
Trevor wishes for a repaint and Stephen and Bridget Hatt need something to draw.
Daisy in Distress 22 June 1991 #96
James helps Daisy see the importance of trucks.
Trevor's Big Day 6 July 1991 #97
Trevor helps raise money for the museum.
Keeping Time 6 July 1991 #97
Thomas encounters a series of delays.
Thomas, Daisy and the Watermill 6 July 1991 #97
Thomas and Daisy work into the night helping workers at the old watermill when the more modern mill loses power.
Percy and Terence 20 July 1991 #98
Terence proves himself after Percy makes fun of his size.
Runaway Trucks 20 July 1991 #98
Edward chases after Percy.
Stick with Steam 20 July 1991 #98
A big argument ensues between steam and diesel engines.
Edward's Accident 3 August 1991 #99
Diesel roughly bumps Edward into some trucks.
Terence Takes the Train 3 August 1991 #99
Toby helps Terence make an important connection.
The Trouble with Donald 3 August 1991 #99
Douglas believes Donald is faking an illness.
Windy Weather 17 August 1991 #100
Strong winds delay a coal delivery, giving the diesels extra work.
The Power Cut 17 August 1991 #100
The engines continue to work despite a power cut.
Gordon Forgets 17 August 1991 #100
Gordon gets into an argument when he does not find his coaches waiting for him.
Henry and the Level Crossing 31 August 1991 #101
Bertie teases Henry when he bursts a valve, but then finds himself with a punctured tyre.
The Lost Watch 31 August 1991 #101
The engines help search for The Fat Controller’s lost pocket watch.
Me First 31 August 1991 #101
Daisy rushes to be the first in everything.
Duck's Service 14 September 1991 #102
After being serviced, Duck tries to take on as much work as he can.
Classroom in a Coach 14 September 1991 #102
Annie becomes a classroom for some children.
BoCo and Diesel 14 September 1991 #102
Diesel keeps treating BoCo rudely until he finds himself in need of some help.
A Treat for Thomas 28 September 1991 #103
Thomas is treated for his hard work by getting to pull a special train.
An Outing for James 28 September 1991 #103
James finds that pulling a special children’s outing is not as easy as he thought it would be.
The Very Heavy Truck 28 September 1991 #103
James struggles to pull an old heavy van needed for Henry’s train.
Gordon and Harold 12 October 1991 #104
Gordon and Harold prove how useful they are when transporting the mayor to a fête.
Thomas Flies a Kite 12 October 1991 #104
Thomas’s driver gets the idea for him to fly a kite by tying it to his cab for Stephen and Bridget Hatt
James and the Trucks 12 October 1991 #104
After bragging that he doesn’t need Edward as a banker, James struggle to pull a goods train up Gordon’s Hill.
A Picture for the Mayor 26 October 1991 #105
The engines wonder who shall be chosen to have their photo taken for the town hall.
Thomas Sees Smoke 26 October 1991 #105
Thomas helps to put out fires next to some tracks.
Summer Sneezes 26 October 1991 #105
Thomas and his driver help Terence retrieve some fallen hay bales.
The Strange Sound 9 November 1991 #106
As Thomas and Percy argue on who works harder, a strange noise comes from a water tower.
Henry Goes Round 9 November 1991 #106
Henry wishes he could ride a roundabout.
No Trouble for Terence 9 November 1991 #106
Terence helps James, Bill and Ben clear a fallen tree from the line.
A Fright in the Tunnel 23 November 1991 #107
The engines are frightened by something flying past their faces in a dark tunnel.
Thomas Blows His Whistle 23 November 1991 #107
Thomas uses his whistle to clear the pigeons from eating Farmer Johnson's planted seeds.
Percy's Plight 23 November 1991 #107
Percy gets stuck in a sand pile on a disused line.
Picnic Surprise 7 December 1991 #108
Thomas helps some children enjoy their picnic in the countryside.
The Lighthouse Light 7 December 1991 #108
Thomas, Gordon and Harold help the lighthouse keeper after his lamp goes out.
Lost and Found 7 December 1991 #108
Sir Topham Hatt’s silver brooch and whistle get stolen by a pair of magpies
Important Engines 21 December 1991 #109
Thomas and James complete important jobs before Christmas.
Percy to the Rescue 21 December 1991 #109
Percy believes he sees a man stuck in the snow only to learn that it was a snowman.
Thomas and the Carol Singers 21 December 1991 #109
Thomas helps to take some carolers to a school while traveling in thick snow.

1992

Illustration Title Publication date Issue number #
A Job for James 4 January 1992 #110
After pulling a special passenger game to a cricket match, James gets hit by a ball.
Bumpy Ride 4 January 1992 #110
A set of rotting sleepers causes Gordon to roughly pull the express.
Lazy Wheels 4 January 1992 #110
Thomas gets called “Lazy Wheels” after getting stuck on a jammed point.
A Shock for Percy 18 January 1992 #111
Harold encounters a hot air balloon while retrieving a new coupling rod for Percy.
The Special Delivery 18 January 1992 #111
Thomas delivers a large sack of letters to Trevor.
Toby's Visitors 18 January 1992 #111
Toby and Henrietta pick up some inspectors from the harbour to the quarry.
Thomas and the Concert 1 February 1992 #112
Thomas collects the school orchestra for a special party.
Thomas and the New Bridge 1 February 1992 #112
Thomas helps to deliver the final iron girder for a new bridge.
Diesel 1 February 1992 #112
Diesel gets in trouble after spilling some bricks out of some trucks.

1993

1994

  • Issue 186, 2 December 1994:
  • Issue 187, 16 December 1994:
    • Christmas Delivery
    • The Power Cut
    • Thomas and Santa

1995

  • Issue 190, 27 January 1995:
    • Fun of the Fair!
    • Diesel Slips Up!
    • Thomas and the Seal!

1996

  • Issue 222, 29 April 1996:
    • Perfect Parade
    • Percy's Passenger
    • Henry and Diesel
    • The Easter Egg Hunt
    • Work and Play
  • Issue 223, 3 May 1996:
    • Secret Bay
    • The Rainbow
    • Gordon Goes Easy
    • The May Train
    • Buried Bones
  • Issue 224, 17 May 1996:
    • Bother for Bertie
    • Where's Smudge?
    • Seasons on Sodor
    • Bird Watching
    • Red Sky
  • Issue 228, 12 July 1996:
    • Special Shelter!
    • The Play Train!
    • Daisy and the Missing Trucks!
    • Station Mystery
    • Crafty Engines!
  • Issue 234, 2 October 1996:
    • James' Passenger
    • Out of the Blue
    • Percy's Special
    • Snap Happy
    • Blowing About
  • Issue 235, 16 October 1996:
    • Thomas and the Beanstalk
    • The Sleeping Car
    • Thomas in Trouble
    • Look Alike
    • Special Delivery
  • Issue 237, 13 November 1996:
    • A Job for James!
    • Team Colours
    • Edward Has the Answer
    • Roundabout Ride
    • The Break In
  • Issue 238, 27 November 1996:
    • Trevor's Train!
    • Being Important
    • A Little Off Colour
    • All Oily
    • Scaredy Truck!
  • Issue 239, 11 December 1996:
  • Issue 240, 26 December 1996:
    • The Engines' Tree
    • Shooting Star
    • The Special Gift
    • Playing in the Snow
    • A Christmas Treat

1997

  • Issue 241, 8 January 1997:
    • Saved By Steam
    • Terence Slips Up
    • A Fruitful Day
    • Making a Mess
    • Snowbound
  • Issue 242, 22 January 1997:
    • Teamwork
    • Bedtime Stories
    • Henry's Cheeky Passenger
    • New Shows
    • Snowfall
  • Issue 245, 5 March 1997:
    • Pick a Picture
    • The Baby Engine
    • What a To-Do!
    • The Pancake Race
    • Stormy Weather
  • Issue 247, 2 April 1997:
    • Daisy's Secret
    • Counting Sheep
    • Horse Power
    • Easter Bonnet Parade
    • Spring Clean
  • Issue 249, 30 April 1997:
  • Issue 250, 14 May 1997:
    • Night Fright!
    • Bulgy's Babies
    • Washed Away
    • The Potter's Present
    • The Pigeon Race
  • Issue 251, 28 May 1997:
    • Stripey
    • The Lighthouse
    • The Grumpy Engine
    • Special Sounds
    • Percy's Story
  • Issue 253, 25 June 1997:
    • Bother for Bertie
    • Duck's Special Trip
    • Tall Stories
    • "Coaches!"
    • Birdspotting!
  • Issue 255, 23 July 1997:
    • Clever Carriages
    • Gordon's 100 Days
    • BoCo and the Balloon
    • The Leaving Gift
    • Tug 'O' War!
  • Issue 257, 20 August 1997:
    • Company for Caroline
    • Bill and Ben's Treat
    • Scarecrow's Surprise
    • All Clear!
    • Rumours
  • Issue 258, 3 September 1997:
    • Keeping Clean!
    • Cock-a-doodle-doo!
    • Percy's Monster
    • The Flower Dome
    • Marathon Day
  • Issue 259, 17 September 1997:
    • The Stolen Statue
    • The Station Clock
    • The Strange Parcel
    • The Special Race
    • The Coal Mountain
  • Issue 262, 29 October 1997:
    • Oh, Mr. Porter!
    • Thomas and the Washing
    • The Painting
    • Fish Fuss
    • Who's There?
  • Issue 264, 26 November 1997:

1998

  • Issue 267, 7 January 1998:
    • Snow Search!
    • The Rubbish Engine
    • Oh, George!
    • Thomas' Hobby
    • New Year's Promise
  • Issue 277, 27 May 1998:
    • The Water Chute
    • The Moon Mystery
    • The Announcement
    • The Prize Pig
    • The Winner!
  • Issue 280, 8 July 1998:
    • Picnic Problem
    • The Black Cat
    • The Skip
    • Push and Pull
    • Prize Surprise
  • Issue 281, 22 July 1998:
    • House Proud
    • The New Guard
    • A Peaceful Spot
    • The Toy Track
    • Cream Tea
  • Issue 283, 19 August 1998:
    • Star Engines
    • Silly Engines
    • End of the Line
    • Sleepy Passenger
    • A Sinking Feeling
  • Issue 284, 2 September 1998:
    • Double Delay
    • The Haunted Tunnel
    • The Bookworm
    • Coming and Going
    • First Engines!
  • Issue 285, 16 September 1998:
    • The Tree Track
    • The Donkey
    • In Pieces
    • In Charge
    • Demolition Diesel
  • Issue 286, 30 September 1998:
    • Conkers
    • Drip Drip Drip!
    • Really Useful Rest
    • Caroline on Show
    • Smelly James
  • Issue 291, 9 December 1998:
  • Issue 292, 23 December 1998:
    • Santa's Visit
    • Jack Frost
    • Thomas Saves the Sleigh
    • Fetch the Fireman
    • Roly-Poly Pudding
  • Issue 293, 6 January 1999:
    • On Time
    • Silly Songs
    • Trevor's Milk Round
    • Bumping About
    • Seeing Santa
  • Issue 294, 20 January 1999:
    • Treat Time
    • Whistle Happy
    • The Special Passengers
    • Spot the Sound
    • The Platform Sale
  • Issue 295, 3 February 1999:
    • Take Cover!
    • Old Tyres
    • We All Make Mistakes
    • The Magic Painting
    • Missing Gordon
  • Issue 296, 17 February 1999:
    • Percy Slips Up
    • Roads or Railways?
    • Beware of the Bull
    • Bump Proof
    • Lucky Lift
  • Issue 297, 2 March 1999:
    • Sleepy Sam
    • Turntable Tricks
    • Thomas Stays Quiet
    • Queen Daisy
    • Very Odd Engine
  • Issue 298, 16 March 1999:
  • Issue 299, 30 March 1999:
    • New for Old!
    • Mister Weatherman
    • Diesel's Medicine
    • Pirate Crew
    • The Painted Barn
  • Issue 300, 14 April 1999:
    • Duck's Golf Course
    • Dining Out
    • The Advert
    • Pigeons and Post
    • The Mailcoach
  • Issue 301, 28 April 1999:
    • Bouncy Engine
    • Hard Luck!
    • Really Useful Fire Engine
    • Travelling Teddy
    • Sightseeing
  • Issue 302, 12 May 1999:
    • The Fantastic Flier
    • A Splendid Sight
    • Airborne Arrival
    • Let's Pretend!
    • Danger!

Collected Stories Compilations

  • Volume 1:
    • The Sad Story of Henry
    • Edward, Gordon and Henry
    • Thomas' Train
    • Thomas and the Trucks
    • Thomas and the Breakdown Train
    • James and the Coaches
    • Thomas's Christmas Party
  • Volume 2:
    • James and the Troublesome Trucks
    • James and the Express
    • Thomas and the Guard
    • Thomas Goes Fishing
    • Thomas and Bertie
    • Tenders and Turntables
    • Trouble in the Shed
    • Percy Runs Away
  • Volume 3:
    • Whistles and Sneezes
    • A Surprise for Thomas
    • Gordon Off the Rails
    • Coal
    • The Flying Kipper
    • Thomas and Harold
    • Cows
    • Bertie's Chase
    • Old Iron
    • Percy and the Signal
  • Volume 4:
    • The Runaway
    • Thomas and the Cows
    • Duck Takes Charge
    • The New Coaches
    • Percy and Harold
    • Woolly Bear
    • Thomas and the Horse
    • Pop Goes the Diesel
    • Percy and the Circus
    • Dirty Work
    • A Close Shave

Trivia

  • On 9 October 2006 (the 22nd anniversary of the Thomas & Friends television series), Stan Lee, the creator of many iconic Marvel characters had a photo taken of him holding a Wooden Railway Percy at LAX.[1]
  • A Bachmann G scale Thomas model, wearing the face from the HO scale model, was featured in the 2015 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Ant-Man.
  • Colm Feore and Michael Brandon have both appeared in films from the MCU. Feore also appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

References

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