Thomas and the Circus

"Thomas and the Circus" is an eighth season episode.

Plot
Thomas is told to take the circus train and to share the load with another engine because of its weight, but Thomas is so excited to be pulling the train that he wants the glory all to himself, and turns down offers of help from Salty, Percy and James. This turns out to be a bad decision when Thomas' siderods break from the strain. Luckily, Percy and James come to help and the three deliver the circus to the grounds on time.

Featured characters

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Percy
 * Salty
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
 * Cranky (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Toad (cameo)

Trivia

 * Stock footage from "Percy's Big Mistake" is used.
 * The music video "Pride" shows a deleted scene of Salty pulling Annie and Clarabel at Brendam docks.

Goofs

 * Wire is visible under Thomas when he is repaired and puffs away.
 * The narrator says that James took the performers, but he is at the back and Annie and Clarabel, who are carrying the performers, are at the front.