Surprise Visitor (2007)

"Hello, old friend!"

- City of Truro to Duck

Surprise Visitor is a magazine story.

Plot
Duck is envious because nobody comes to the Island to see him, like they do to see Thomas. Duck wants to be alone, but a special visitor is returning to the Island. The special visitor roars through the station where Sir Topham is waiting to greet him, because the special GWR engine wants to see someone special. It was Duck's very special friend City of Truro. Duck isn't envious any more!

Characters

 * Duck
 * City of Truro
 * Cranky
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameos)

Trivia

 * This is the first time City of Truro has a speaking role, and the first time he is seen with a face.
 * The plot references the third season episode Gordon and the Famous Visitor.

Goofs

 * City of Truro is missing the red lining on his tender, his nameplate, and his number plaque.
 * City of Truro's safety valve is gray.
 * The rails don't have spikes.