Thomas and the Jet Engine

For other uses, see Thomas and the Jet Engine (disambiguation).

Thomas and the Jet Engine
Overview
Author	Ross Hastings David Mitton (original episode) R. Schuyler Hooke (adaptation)
Illustrator(s)	Richard Courtney
Publisher(s)	Random House
Published	13 January 2009

Thomas and the Jet Engine is a "Step into Reading" book.

Plot

Sir Topham Hatt tells Thomas to collect a jet engine from Brendam Docks. Cranky is careless unloading it and his hook knocks the switch and starts the jet engine. Thomas races past a very surprised James, Henry, Percy and Trevor. Gordon sees this and remains quiet for some time after.

Characters

• Thomas
• Gordon
• Sir Topham Hatt
• Henry (does not speak)
• Percy (does not speak)
• Cranky (does not speak)
• James (cameo)
• Troublesome Trucks (cameos)
• Trevor (cameo)

Locations

• Brendam Docks
• Sodor Airport
• Tidmouth Sheds

Trivia

• This book is based on the sixth series episode of the same name, with the addition of Troublesome Trucks and Trevor who do not appear in the actual episode.
  • Additionally, Thomas delivers the jet engine to the Sodor Airport - which would not be introduced until three years later in the special Calling All Engines! - rather than Dryaw Airfield.
• This book was read by Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter at a Day Out with Thomas event in 2011.

Goofs

• The flatcar used in this book is called a "flatrol".

Gallery

Thomas and Gordon

Sir Topham Hatt

President Jimmy Carter reading Thomas and the Jet Engine