The Winx Club's Sodor Adventures - Season 3

Episode 16: Edward, Trevor & the Really Useful Party


Trevor the Traction Engine was old-fashioned, but he doesn't care. He knows that he is really useful, like his friends, Edward and Tecna.


Early one morning, Trevor was chuffing about the Vicarage Orchard. He had important news for Edward and Tecna. "The Vicar says that not all children are able to have holidays by the sea, so he's having a garden party to raise money for a seaside trip."

"That's an excellent idea, Trevor," said Tecna.

"I'm going to be the star attraction," chattered Trevor, "giving rides to all the visitors. The Vicar is putting up posters all about it."

"We'd like to help too," sighed Edward, "but without my rails, I wouldn't be much good at a garden party."


It was a beautiful day, but Edward was worried. "I wish there was something I can do for the party," he said. "I'd like to be helpful like Trevor."

Tecna laughed. "You're helpful in your own way, Edward," she said, "and that's on the railway."


Next day, it was Trevor's turn to look disappointed. He had bad news.

"The Vicar's been so busy that he forgot to put up the posters. Now no one will know about the party."

"Oh, no," said Tecna. "This is not good."

But Edward had an idea. "Don't worry," he said, "everything is going to be all right." Then he explained to Tecna. "The Vicar can paste his posters on my cab and coaches, so wherever we go, they'll go too."

"Well done, Edward," said Tecna. "I'm sure Sir Topham Hatt would agree."

As indeed, he did.


Edward and Tecna steamed happily through the stations, collecting their passengers.

"Look!" they said. "The Vicar is holding a party. We must go do that."


Later, Trevor was resting in the orchard shed when Bertie rolled by with Daphne.

"Hello, Trevor. Why are you dozing there like an old stick-in-the-mud?"

"I'm not dozing, I'm resting," replied Trevor. Then he told Bertie and Daphne about the Vicar's party.

"That's great," said Daphne.

"I'll be there, too," boasted Bertie. "I'm not sure people would wanna ride on an old traction engine after traveling in a smart, red bus like me."


The party day arrived. It had rained heavily during the night and the orchard ground was soaked.

"Rain and mud won't spoil my day," said Trevor.

"No, indeed," agreed Jem Cole. "We'll stay on the road, then we won't get bogged down."


Trevor was soon busy trending up and down the quiet country lane, carrying lots of laughing children. He was just turning a corner when he heard Bertie and Daphne.

"Hello, old timer. Daphne and I are taking everyone to the party. People have come from all other the island."

Trevor gave Bertie a cheerful whistle, and turned backed toward the orchard.


Then, there was trouble.

"Help, I'm stuck!" shouted Bertie. His wheels have sunk deep in the orchard mud.

Terence the Tractor arrived just in time. "I'm the one who has to plow fields," laughed Terence. "We'd better get you out of here!"

"Thank you, Terence," said Daphne.


Using strong ropes, Terence and Trevor pulled Bertie clear of the mud.

"This will teach Bertie a thing or two," Trevor chuffered to himself.

At last, Bertie was on the road again.

"Well done, Terence and Trevor!" congratulated Daphne.

"Thank you, Trevor," said Bertie. "You're not a stick-in-the-mud at all."

"No," smiled Trevor. "But you were. Just for a little while."


That evening, the Vicar arrived to see Edward and Tecna. "Thanks to your good idea about the posters, hundreds of people paid to come to the party. We've raised lots of money for the children."

"We were happy to help, Vicar," said Tecna. She and Edward were very pleased.


And Trevor fell happily asleep, thinking of all the children who would now get to the seaside at last.


The End