Surprise Visitor (2007)

"Hello, old friend!"

- City of Truro to Duck

Surprise Visitor is a magazine story.

Plot
Duck is envious because no-body comes to the Island to see him, like they do 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 third season episode Gordon and the Famous Visitor.