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Thomas and Stepney and Other Stories (Volume 12 in New Zealand) is a UK/AUS/NZ/NOR VHS featuring nine fourth series episodes.

Episodes

  1. You Can't Win - Holidaymakers to the Island like riding in Duke's special train 'The Picnic'. One evening though Duke feels unwell and has to be helped along by Stuart and Falcon. Stuart teases Duke about this, but Duke gets his own back on Stuart by playing a trick on him.
  2. Steam Roller - One day when Sir Handel is showing off about his big wheels, Skarloey decides to trick him into a race with George the Steamroller. Sir Handel and George squabble as they race down the line, but who is the winner?
  3. Passengers and Polish - Skarloey is enjoying being polished by Nancy the Guard's daughter but it makes Duncan very jealous. When one of Skarloey's coaches comes off the rails, Duncan sulkily goes to help but his disgraceful behaviour makes the passengers very angry indeed.
  4. Rusty to the Rescue - In the Springtime, Rusty the Diesel engine loves working on the line in a special valley far away. The Manager of the line needs another engine to help. Rusty decides to help and with advice from Oliver, the little diesel sets off to the other railway where only brave diesels dare to go.
  5. Thomas and Stepney - Stepney's wishes come true at last, when one day he is invited to visit all the other engines on the railway and he begins the long trip down the line.
  6. Paint Pots and Queens - It is a proud day for all the engines on the Fat Controller's Railway as the Queen is coming to visit. Henry misses his chance at pulling Queen's train when a pot of paint gets tipped over him, but Gordon and Thomas are there to help out.
  7. Toad Stands By - Oliver is nervous of trucks ever since his accident with the turntable well. The trucks know this and tease Oliver all the time, but Toad and Oliver have a plan that will teach the trucks a lesson once and for all.
  8. Fish - Henry is pulling the Flying Kipper and more vans are needed as a special load of fish has been ordered. Duck helps Henry get up Gordon's Hill by pushing from behind, but gets more than he bargained for when a tail lamp falls off the train.
  9. Special Attraction - Toby's excitement at being the "Special Attraction" in the seaside parade soon turns to disappointment. Back at the yard, Percy is needed to sort out some trucks and some obstinate barge named Bulstrode. Later that evening, Percy and Toby decide that they are both "Special Attractions" anyway.

Trivia

  • This is the last video to feature the original The Video Collection logo and also the 1986 ident of that logo.
  • The original UK release features a trailer for other VCI children's videos at the start, including Britt Allcroft's Magic Adventures of Mumfie and Escape and Other Stories.
  • The front cover of the Australian release features an image from Bowled Out.
  • The front cover of the New Zealand VHS features an image from Sleeping Beauty.
  • The Australian VHS back cover has a copyright date of 1995 instead of 1996.

Goofs

  • Steam Roller is misspelt as "Steamroller" on the New Zealand and UK back covers and in the New Zealand title card.
  • The UK and New Zealand descriptions for Rusty to the Rescue claims Rusty got advice from Oliver but it was Douglas who he got advice from.
    • Additionally, Oliver is also not in said episode, only being mentioned by name.

In Other Languages

Language Title
Norwegian Thomas og Stepney
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