Thomas and the Twins

Thomas and the Twins was first published in 1991. It was written by Christopher Awdry and illustrated by Clive Spong.

=Stories=

Scrambled Eggs
The Fat Controller has to make a weight limit on one of the bridges on the branch line, and Thomas breaks that limit. He is sent to Edward's branch line. Edward decides to cheer him up by taking him to meet Bill and Ben, but they only make him cross.

Later, a farmer is taking some dairy products when his lorry breaks down. He is just calling for help when Thomas crashes into the trailer, getting covered in broken eggs. Even though his crew try to clean them off, they get cooked by the heat from Thomas' boiler and he has to carry on. When he arrives at the harbour, Bill and Ben tease him even more.

What a Picture!
After Edward threatens the twins that if they continue teasing Thomas, he won't bring the enthusiasts to see them, they start behaving again. On the big day, a ship runs aground and Ben goes to try pull it into deeper waters. The enthusiasts go to watch, except a man who continuously takes pictures of Bill. He sets up his camera for the best one when Ben's Driver comes along for help and Bill's Driver turns a tap, creating a huge cloud of steam. After helping Ben, Bill and his driver discover the photo lying discarded on the ground - only Bill's funnel is showing!

Trevor Helps Out
Trevor is feeling under the weather, but is able to help saw a fallen tree in a field. Meanwhile, Edward, who is passing, finds the rails bumpy, and decides to tell the breakdown gang. He soon forgets, however, and is returning to the Harbour when his lst few trucks derail. Although Edward doesn't realise, Trevor does, and stops Edward. As a reward, the Fat Controller arranges for Trevor to be repaired.

Down the Drain
Near the China Clay Workings is a bit of land often full with pools of water from the nearby sea. One windy day, Ben is taking some trucks to the harbour when a wave splashes into the cab, dousing his fire. His Fireman gets Thomas to help, and he pulls Ben away from the water. Later, Bill and Ben make a pact to never tease Thomas again.

=Featured Characters=


 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Bill and Ben
 * Trevor
 * Percy (does not speak)
 * Toby (does not speak)
 * Daisy (does not speak)
 * Gordon (mention only)
 * Donald and Douglas (mention only)
 * Annie and Clarabel (mention only)