Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - Trust Thomas and Other Stories

Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends - Trust Thomas and Other Stories is a UK VHS release by The Video Collection on 11th November 1991, and then it got re-released by The Video Collection on 25th May 1992, and 22nd November 1993.

The Fat Controller's letter (post-1991)[]

My Dear Friends,

When I heard the news that you wanted more stories about Thomas and all my engines, I could not believe my ears. It is most gratifying that our adventures here on the Island of Sodor provide so much enjoyment to you all.

I am sure that you will soon make friends with the engines you will meet in these new stories; Rusty the Diesel, Skarloey, Granpuff, and the others.

I hope you will go on enjoying all the Thomas stories. My engines still talk about the day the very important visitor came to the island (do you know that story?), and I am afraid James still gets teased about the time he got stung by a bee.

I must get back to my engines, so I will close by sending you my kindest regards.

Yours sincerely, Sir Topham Hatt

PS. And Thomas asked me to send you a cheery Peep Peep!

NOTE: The Fat Controller's letter acts as a description for some UK Thomas videos.

Episodes[]

Henry's Forest - Henry's favourite place on the Island of Sodor is the forest. He is very sad when a storm damages the trees. Terence and Trevor come to the rescue.
The Trouble with Mud - Gordon gets splashed with mud. He refuses to be cleaned and is ordered to pull trucks. "Having a good wash down is essential to every engine".
No Joke for James - James plays a trick on Gordon, which gets him into trouble. He soon learns that an engine doesn't have to pull coaches to be useful.
Thomas, Percy and the Post Train - Sometimes Thomas and Percy work right through the night pulling the post train. Harold thinks he can make a better job of it, but Thomas and Percy prove their worth.
Trust Thomas - Bertie learns that he can trust an engine - especially if his name is Thomas. Though Gordon and James prove to be less trustworthy.
Mavis - Here, we welcome Mavis, a young diesel engine who works at the Quarry. She causes Toby a lot of trouble, because she still has a lot to learn about trucks.
Toby's Tightrope - Mavis' high spirits put Toby in terrible danger. She is sorry for her actions and decides she will always ask experienced engines for advice in the future.
Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party - Edward and Trevor might be old, but they are Really Useful. Their contribution to the vicar's garden party makes everything a success.

Credits[]

Trivia[]

An early UK release included an early narration that was later re-recorded. This later version was released with the caption "As Seen on ITV".
Clips from this video were featured in the advert for children's video titles by Video Collection International Ltd in 1992.
This video was advertised at the end of "Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure" on Children's ITV.

Release Dates[]

Early Narration[]

Henry's Forest (January 17, 1991)
The Trouble with Mud (January 18, 1991)
No Joke for James (January 21, 1991)
Thomas, Percy and the Post Train (January 22, 1991)
Trust Thomas (January 23, 1991)
Mavis (January 24, 1991)
Toby's Tightrope (January 25, 1991)
Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party (January 28, 1991)

Later Narration[]

Henry’s Forest (Later Narration) (19th September 1991)
The Trouble with Mud (Later Narration) (20th September 1991)
No Joke for James (Later Narration) (23rd September 1991)
Thomas, Percy and the Post Train (Later Narration) (24th September 1991)
Trust Thomas (Later Narration) (25th September 1991)
Mavis (Later Narration) (26th September 1991)
Toby’s Tightrope (Later Narration) (27th September 1991)
Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party (Later Narration) (30th September 1991)

Opening (Original 1991 release) (Early Narration) (with no trailer)[]

The Video Collection Tracking Control Screen (1991-1994) (Normal)
The Video Collection Warning Screen (1986-1995)
The Video Collection Ident (1986-1995)
Trust Thomas and Other Stories Title Card
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Opening Titles
Start of Henry's Forest (1991) (Early Narration)

Closing (Original 1991 release) (Early Narration) (with no trailer)[]

End of Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party (1991) (Early Narration)/Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Closing Credits/A Britt Allcroft Production logo in association with Fuji Television Network Inc.
Britt Allcroft Company Ident (short version) (silent)
The Video Collection Ident (1986-1995)

Opening (1992 Re-release) (Later Narration) (with no trailer)[]

The Video Collection Tracking Control Screen (1991-1994) (Slow)
The Video Collection Warning Screen (1986-1995)
The Video Collection Ident (1986-1995)
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Opening Titles
Start of Henry's Forest (1991) (Later Narration)

Closing (1992 Re-release) (Later Narration) (with no trailer)[]

End of Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party (1991) (Later Narration)
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Closing Credits
A Britt Allcroft Production logo in association with Fuji Television Network Inc.
Britt Allcroft Company Ident (long version) (silent)
The Video Collection Ident (1986-1995)

Opening (1993 Re-Release)[]

The Video Collection Children's Promo from 1993 [announced by Sophie Aldred]
The Video Collection Tracking Control Screen (1991-1994) (Slow)
The Video Collection Warning Screen (1986-1995)
The Video Collection Ident (1986-1995)
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Season 3 Opening Titles
Start of Henry's Forest (1991) (Later Narration)

Closing (1993 Re-Release)[]

End of Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party (1991) (Later Narration)
Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends Season 3 Closing Credits
A Britt Allcroft Production logo in association with Fuji Television Network Inc.
Britt Allcroft Company Ident (long version) (silent)
The Video Collection Ident (1986-1995)

Trailers and info[]

1993 re-release[]

The Video Collection children's trailer from 1993 with clips of "Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends", "Rosie & Jim", "Tots TV" and "The Wind in the Willows".