Bradford the Brake Van

"Right you horrible lot - I'm in charge now! So no bumping and none of your cheek!" "Ah! But we like bumping!" "Not on my watch, matey! This is now a bump-free zone! Oh dear, how sad, never mind. When you're ready, Thomas."

- Bradford and the Troublesome Trucks

Bradford the Brake Van is the fifth episode of the twentieth season.

Plot
When Bradford the Brake Van arrives from the mainland, Thomas is delighted to work with him as he is excellent at keeping the Troublesome Trucks under control. He is also a real stickler for the rules, which keeps making Thomas late, but when Thomas decides to go off without him, he gets into trouble.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * Percy
 * Emily
 * Whiff
 * Samson
 * Bradford
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Owen (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * James (cameo)
 * Harvey (cameo)
 * Sir Handel (cameo)
 * Peter Sam (cameo)
 * Winston (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (mentioned)

Locations

 * Shunting Yards
 * Blue Mountain Quarry
 * Brendam Docks
 * Sodor Shipping Company
 * Tidmouth Sheds
 * Whiff's Waste Dump (mentioned)
 * The Mainland (mentioned)

Trivia

 * This episode marks the first appearance of box vans with faces since the seventh season.

Goofs

 * When Henry comes back to Tidmouth Sheds, there are only six berths instead of seven.