Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends season 1 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Thomas, the tank engine, learns the hard way that engines shouldn't fish. Fascinated by the sight of people fishing, he yearns to try it himself. However, when the water tower is out of order, his driver fetches water from the river, accidentally filling his tank with fish. This leads to discomfort and a near disaster for Thomas, who ends up with a boiler ache and a safety risk. The Fat Controller and his crew remove the fish, culminating in a fish supper. Thomas concludes that fishing is too uncomfortable, echoing the lesson that engines don't fish.
Full Episode S01E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Thomas want to fish?
Thomas wants to fish because he is fascinated by the sight of people fishing as he crosses the river on his branch line.
What do the other engines think about Thomas wanting to fish?
The other engines believe engines shouldn't fish, echoing the sentiment, "Engines don't fish!"
Why did Thomas have to take water from the river?
Thomas had to take water from the river because the water tower was out of order.
How did fish end up in Thomas' tank?
Fish ended up in Thomas' tank because they used a bucket with holes to fetch water from the river, inadvertently scooping up fish as well.
What problem did Thomas encounter after taking water from the river?
Thomas began to feel a pain in his boiler and started hissing steam from his safety valve, indicating a problem.
How was the issue with Thomas resolved?
The issue was resolved by damping down his fire, uncoupling him from his coaches, and removing the fish from his tank.
What did the Fat Controller and the crew do with the fish from Thomas' tank?
The Fat Controller and the crew removed the fish from Thomas' tank and then had a lovely fish supper with them.
What lesson did Thomas learn from this experience?
Thomas learned that engines shouldn't go fishing because it's too uncomfortable and not suitable for them.
