Thomas and Friends - Down the Mine and other stories is a UK VHS release by VCI and Gullane Entertainment on 22nd July 2002. It contains the last nine stories from the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends season of 1984. And a re-release of the 1988 release of "Coal and other Stories".
Episodes[]
- Coal - For all his size and his shiny green coat, Henry has always been a rather delicate engine. The Fat Controller decides to put things right.
- The Flying Kipper - Henry is very proud the day he pulls "The Flying Kipper", the morning train from the fish quay. But snow jams a signal down and disaster strikes.
- Whistles and Sneezes - Gordon looks foolish and Henry gets even with naughty boys who drop stones from bridges.
- Toby and the Stout Gentleman - The Fat Controller goes on holiday and a newcomer, Toby the Tram Engine arrives in the yard.
- Thomas in Trouble - Thomas is stopped by a policeman and Toby the Tram Engine comes to the rescue.
- Dirty Objects - James the Red Engine learns that it is wise not to speak rudely to other engines. You never know what will happen next.
- Off the Rails - Gordon the big express engine is very upset when he has to pull a train of big trucks. He decides to try a spot of sabotage but gets more than he bargains for.
- Down the Mine - Thomas tries some mischief and gets in a hole. Gordon has to help him out. Both engines are in disgrace so they decide to form an alliance and never be cheeky to each other again.
- Thomas's Christmas Party - Thomas and all of his friends from the engine shed get together to say "thank you" to a nice old lady and everyone has a happy Christmas.
Opening (Original 2002 release) (with no trailer)[]
- Warning screen (1986-1995)
- The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
- Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends intro (without title of the episode)
- Thomas Nameboards
- Thomas Nameboards 2
- Start of Coal (1984)
Closing (Original 2002 release) (with no trailer)[]
- End of Thomas' Christmas Party (1984)/Thomas The Tank Engine and Friends closing credits (Thomas' Christmas Party variant)
- A Clearwater Features Production for Britt Allcroft Ltd (silent) (Long Version)
- The Video Collection logo (1986-1995)
Gallery[]
2002 back cover and spine
