The Winx Club's Sodor Adventures - Season 2

Episode 6: A New Friend for Thomas


Trevor the Traction Engine enjoyed living in the Vicarage Orchard. Edward and Tecna came to see him every day, but sometimes Trevor didn't have enough work to do.

"I do like to keep busy all the time," he sighed one day. "And I do like company. Especially, children's company."

"Cheer up, Trevor," said Tecna. "We got great news!"

"Tecna's right," smiled Edward. "Sir Topham Hatt has work for you at his new harbor at Elsbridge. We're to take you to meet Thomas and Bloom today."

"Oh!" exclaimed Trevor happily. "The harbor! The seaside! Children! That would be lovely!"


Thomas and Bloom were on their way to the harbor with a trainload of metal pilings. They were needed to make the harbor wall firm and safe.

"Hello, Thomas," said Tecna, "Hello, Bloom."

"Hi, Tecna," said Bloom. "Who's that on that flatbed?"

"I can answer that," said Edward. "This is Trevor, a friend of ours. He's a traction engine."

Thomas and Bloom eyed the newcomer doubtfully. "A what engine?" they asked in unison.

"A traction engine," explained Trevor. "I run on roads instead of rails. Can you two take me to the harbor, please? Sir Topham Hatt has a job for me."

"Yes, of course," replied Thomas. But he and Bloom were still puzzled.


Bloom and Tecna coupled Trevor's car to Thomas' train, and soon they were ready to start their journey.


"I'm glad Sir Topham Hatt needs me," called Trevor. "I don't have enough to do sometime you know. Although I can work anywhere. In orchards, on farms, in scrapyards, even at harbors."

"But you don't run on rails," chuffed Thomas.

"I'm a traction engine. I don't need rails to be useful," replied Trevor. "You wait and see."


When they reached the harbor, they found everything in confusion. Cars had been derailed, blocking the line and stone slabs lay everywhere.

"We must get this pilings past," said Bloom. "They are essential. Trevor, we need you to drag them round this mess."

"Just the sort of job I like," replied Trevor. "Now you'll see, Thomas. I'll soon show you and Bloom what traction engines can do."


Trevor was as good as his work. He dragged the pilings clear with chains and towed them into position. "Who needs rails?" he muttered cheerfully to himself.


Later, Thomas and Bloom brought Annie and Clarabel to visit him. They were most impressed.

"Trevor is amazing!" exclaimed Bloom. "He worked as hard as you, Thomas."

"You're right, Bloom," said Thomas. Now I understand how useful a traction engine can be."

The coaches were full of children. Trevor gave them rides to all the harbor. He liked this best of all.

"He's very kind," said Annie.

"He reminds me of Thomas," added Clarabel.


Everyone was sorry when it was time for Trevor to go. Thomas and Bloom pulled him to Elsbridge Junction.

A small tear came into Trevor's eye. Thomas pretended not to see. He whistled gaily to make Trevor happy.

"Bloom and I come and see you if we can," he promised. "The Vicar will look after you, and there's plenty of work for you now at the orchard. But we may need you again at the harbor someday."

"That's right," said Bloom. "You'd never know we might need you again."

"That would be wonderful," said Trevor.


That evening, Trevor stood remembering his new friends Thomas and Bloom, the harbor, and most of all, the children. Then he went happily to sleep in the shed at the bottom of the orchard.


The End