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- “PHEW! You really are the stinkiest steam engine on Sodor, Thomas.”
- ― Diesel
Thomas and the Stinky Cheese is the nineteenth episode of the eleventh series.
Plot
Thomas is shunting at the coaling plant with Diesel, 'Arry and Bert, who are calling steam engines, Thomas in particular, "stinky." Thomas does not like working with diesels and calls them the stinky ones. The Fat Controller gives Thomas the job of going to The Dairy for a delivery. Despite not knowing what it is, Thomas puffs off happily, simply pleased to be away from the diesels. However, when he arrives, he is disgusted to find that his truck is loaded with stinky cheese. The dairy foreman informs Thomas that he must take it to Brendam Docks before the ship leaves. Thomas reluctantly agrees.
On the way, Thomas sees Diesel at a junction, and gets worried he will tell everyone how stinky he is. Not wanting to pass him, he goes a different way, despite a signalman's warning. He thinks nobody will smell him, until he sees 'Arry in a siding. Dismayed, Thomas decides to turn left at a junction. In an attempt to avoid Bert, he turns right at another one. Thomas is dismayed that there are diesels wherever he goes and that he has to go backwards and forwards across the island to avoid them. Eventually, he ends up at the dairy again.
'Arry rumbles towards him, so Thomas reverses as quickly as he can, not realising that Bert is behind him. Thomas and Bert collide, spilling stinky cheese over the three engines. The two diesels rush to the washdown, but Thomas is unable to as the stinky cheese is all across the track. However, the dairy foreman tells him that another load of cheese is ready at the dairy.
On the way to the docks, James notices Thomas' smell and expresses his disgust. Thomas is embarrassed, but knows he has to make the delivery on time. When he finally arrives at Brendam, Diesel, who is being unloaded, fully believes Thomas is the stinkiest steam engine on Sodor. The Fat Controller and the workmen, however, are proud of Thomas for delivering such stinky cheese. While 'Arry and Bert arrive fresh from the washdown, the Fat Controller assigns the three diesels the task of shunting the cheese while Thomas is sent to the washdown, much to Thomas' delight.
Characters
- Thomas
- James
- Diesel
- 'Arry and Bert
- Sir Topham Hatt
- The Dairy Manager
- The Dairy Employees
- Cranky (cameo)
- Sir Topham Hatt's Assistants (cameos)
Locations
- The Coaling Plant
- Three Tier Bridge
- Sodor Dairy
- Brendam Docks
- Mr. Jolly's Chocolate Factory (mentioned)
Trivia
- Going by production order, this is the twenty-sixth episode and season finale of the eleventh series.
- In 2008, the episode was used for a CGI testing by Stardust Pictures as the show was switching over to CGI animation. The clips were accidentally shown to the public via being leaked, but it is unknown how it happened. A few of these re-created clips can also be seen in a 2009 CGI promo featured on certain DVDs.
- Thomas, Diesel and 'Arry gain new face masks, which only appear in this episode.
- This episode was never released on Norwegian DVD or shown on television. It was only released on a website in 2015.
- This episode marks 'Arry and Bert's last speaking roles until the fourteenth series episode, Victor Says Yes.
- This is one of the two episodes to feature Diesel's unused ill face from Series 4, the other being Emily and the Special Coaches.
- This episode marks the last time Thomas' original perspex model being used when he delivered the second load of stinky cheese.
- This episode marks the last appearance of the Coaling Plant except 1 mention in Series 12
Goofs
- After Thomas crashes into Bert, his flatbed disappears.
- When Thomas puffs away to be coupled, the chuffing sound is heard before he starts. Same with the second time he moves at the diary.
- When Thomas arrives at the docks, Diesel's face is partially crooked.
- Just before James passes Thomas, there is a shot of Thomas puffing along the track. After James has passed, the same footage of Thomas puffing is used again.
Merchandise
- Wooden Railway - Thomas and the Stinky Cheese 3-pack
- TrackMaster - Thomas and the Stinky Cheese
- Books - Thomas and the Stinky Cheese (China only)
In Other Languages
| Language | Title |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 托马斯和臭奶酪 |
| Czech | Tomáš a smradlavý sýr |
| Danish | Thomas og de Stinkende Oste |
| Dutch | Thomas en de Stinkende Kaas |
| Finnish | Haiseva juusto |
| German | Thomas und der Stinkekäse |
| Hungarian | Thomas és a büdös sajt |
| Japanese | トーマスとくさいチーズ |
| Korean | 냄새 고약한 치즈 소동 |
| Norwegian | Thomas og den stinkende osten |
| Polish | Tomek i Śmierdzący Ser |
| Portuguese | Thomas e a quiejo fedido |
| Romanian | Thomas și Brânza Mirositoare |
| Russian | Томас и вонючий сыр |
| Slovak | Thomas a smradľavý syr |
| Spanish | Thomas y el Queso Apestoso |
| Thai | โธมัสกับกลิ่นฉุนของชีส |
External Link
Home Media Releases
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| #01 Thomas and the Storyteller | #10 Thomas and the Big Bang | #19 Thomas and the Stinky Cheese |
| #02 Emily's Rubbish | #11 Smoke and Mirrors | #20 Percy and the Left Luggage |
| #03 Dream On | #12 Thomas Sets Sail | #21 Skarloey Storms Through |
| #04 Dirty Work | #13 Don't Be Silly, Billy | #22 Cool Truckings |
| #05 Hector the Horrid! | #14 Edward and the Mail | #23 Wash Behind Your Buffers |
| #06 Gordon and the Engineer | #15 Hide and Peep | #24 Duncan Does It All |
| #07 Thomas and the Spaceship | #16 Toby's Triumph | #25 Sir Handel in Charge |
| #08 Henry's Lucky Day | #17 Thomas and the Runaway Car | #26 Ding-a-Ling |
| #09 Thomas and the Lighthouse | #18 Thomas in Trouble | |