Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party

"Thank you, Trevor! You're not a stick-in-the-mud at all!" "No. But you were, just for a little while."

- Bertie and Trevor

Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party is the sixteenth episode of the third season. In the US, it aired on the Shining Time Station episode, All's Fair in 1991.

Plot
Trevor brings important news for Edward; the Vicar is organising a garden party to fund a trip to the seaside for underprivileged children, Trevor will be the party's main attraction. Edward wants to help but he knows he wouldn't be too useful without his rails. Although it is a beautiful day while Edward is continuing his journey, he becomes worried wanting to do something to help for the party and wishing that he would be helpful like Trevor. His driver replies that he is helpful in his own way on The Fat Controller's railway.

The next day, it is now Trevor's turn to look worried and explains to Edward that the Vicar is so busy setting up the party that he has forgotten to put posters up. But Edward suggests an idea by having the Vicar paste the posters on him and his coaches to attract a lot of guests wherever he goes. The driver gives the idea to The Fat Controller who agrees. Sure enough, many people become attracted and decide to attend the Vicar's garden party.

Later that afternoon, Trevor is resting in the orchard shed. Bertie arrives and teases Trevor about being old, and announces that he will also be at the garden party bringing more guests there. Bertie then brags that not many people will want to ride on an old traction engine after having travelled on him. But Trevor ignores Bertie, knowing that the party would still be a success regardless.

The next day, the party day arrives, but the orchard's ground is sodden from an earlier overnight downpour. Trevor knows that rain and mud won't spoil his day as they will stay on the road to prevent any accident. He soon puffs up and down the country lane giving a lot of children rides. Eventually, Bertie arrives bringing guests to the party and tells Trevor that Edward's idea has been going strong. In reply, Trevor gives Bertie a cheerful whistle and makes his way back to the orchard. But Bertie gets stuck in the mud after attempting to exit the road. Fortunately, Terence is also there and quickly helps to get him out. Trevor laughs and explains that Bertie's boastfulness has caught up with him and has now learned his lesson to never go off road. Once back on the road, Bertie thanks and apologises to Trevor, and the party is a success.

That evening, the Vicar thanks Edward and his crew for helping attract a lot of guests. Edward feels very pleased and really useful, while Trevor falls happily asleep knowing that all the children will finally be able to visit the seaside.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Terence
 * Bertie
 * Trevor
 * The Vicar of Wellsworth
 * Jem Cole (not named)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (does not speak)
 * The Märklin Engine (cameo; scrapped only)
 * Stephen Hatt (cameo)
 * Bridget Hatt (cameo)
 * Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Farmer Finney (cameo)
 * Diesel (deleted scene)

Locations

 * Wellsworth
 * Wellsworth Vicarage Orchard
 * Crocks Scrap Yard
 * Shunting Yards
 * Tidmouth Hault
 * Sir Topham Hatt's Office

Trivia

 * In the early UK narration and US narration in Mud Glorious Mud (DVD), the music at the beginning is omitted and when Trevor told Edward the bad news.
 * The Märklin Engine makes an appearance as a scrap engine.
 * Diesel was going to appear in the story, but was removed for unknown reasons.
 * This is the last season 3 episode to include a "pilot narration" and use a still of the final shot for the end credits.
 * Starting with this episode, Tommy Boyd would have the viewer look out for the boy on the bridge in the opening credits.
 * A rare picture of Terence is mirrored.

Goofs

 * In the opening scene and some scenes of Bertie talking to Trevor, studio equipment is visible at the very top of the screen.
 * When Trevor circles around at the start, he runs over a plank of wood.
 * Edward's trucks derail when he pulls up at the scrapyard.
 * The narrator says Terence and Trevor helped Bertie out of the mud, even though Terence is the only one seen helping, and after Bertie is rescued he thanks Trevor instead of Terence.
 * During the close up of Bertie's wheels in the mud, he appears to let off steam, but in the next shot, the steam is gone.
 * Edward passes through Wellsworth twice.
 * The people at the garden party are standing on blu-tak or are attached to clear plastic bases.
 * When Edward puffs by Trevor, Edward's eyes are wonky.
 * When Trevor says "This will teach Bertie a thing or two," his eyes are wonky.

Merchandise

 * Books - Edward and the Party
 * Buzz Books - Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party

Home Media Releases
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UK

 * Trust Thomas and Other Stories (Direct-to-Home Video)
 * Thomas Gets Bumped and 17 Other Stories
 * Biggest Party Video Ever!
 * The Complete Series 3
 * Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party/Thomas and the Rumours

DVD Boxsets

 * Classic Collection

WAL

 * Thomas the Tank Engine: Bumper Special 1

US

 * Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories
 * Mud Glorious Mud
 * Thomas & Friends Classic Volume 3

DVD Boxsets

 * Totally Thomas Volume 8

AUS

 * Trust Thomas and Other Stories
 * The Complete Series 3
 * The Best of Thomas and Friends - Volume 1
 * My First Thomas with Bertie and Harold

DVD Boxsets

 * Complete Series 1-10
 * Classic Collection
 * Series Three and Series Four Double Pack

NZ

 * Trust Thomas and Other Stories
 * Bumper Video Collection Volume 4

NOR/FIN

 * Edward, Trevor and the Useful Party (Norwegian VHS)

GR

 * The Twin Engines Were Confused!

DVD Boxsets

 * 3 DVD Boxset 2

KOR

 * Stories to Raise Cooperation

IN

 * The Trouble with Mud and Other Stories

JPN

 * Thomas the Tank Engine Volume 15
 * The Complete Works of Thomas the Tank Engine 1 Vol.6
 * Bertie and Harold Fellow Friends
 * The Complete DVD Box 1

UKR

 * A Train Thomas and Friends

NL

 * Rely on Thomas
 * The Greatest Stories: The Adventures of Edward, Toby and the Diesels

MYS

 * Edward's Exploit and Other Thomas Adventures

GER

 * Friends Help Friends

DVD Boxsets

 * Thomas and His Friends Box Set 1

DK

 * The Great Escape and Other Stories

ITA

 * Locomotive in Trouble

SER

 * Synchronized 1

CHN

 * Thomas and Friends Season 1-4 (DVD)

THA

 * Thomas and Friends - Volume 10 (Thai DVD)

TWN

 * Thomas and Friends Volume 7 (Taiwanese DVD)

MYS

 * Toby's Tightrope and Other Thomas Adventures
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