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Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: The Great Discovery

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The Great Discovery begins when an old town high in the mountains is discovered. Thomas is placed in charge of the town's restoration for the annual "Sodor Day" celebration. In order to get the important work done on the island, a new tank engine called Stanley is brought to the railway. Thomas is afraid that the new engine will steal his spotlight, so he tries to make Stanley look silly by playing a trick on him. The plan goes wrong, however, and when Thomas goes missing, The Fat Controller launches a search party all over Sodor. Thomas is found by Stanley, and the two become great friends. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Sharon Miller

Director:: Steve Asquith

Stars:: Pierce Brosnan (U.S. Narrator)

Goof: After Stanley pulls Thomas onto the tracks, look behind Thomas. You'll see a switch that leads to where Thomas landed. This proves that a hidden track was used to help Thomas onto the line. edit »
Goof: When Stanley is pulling Thomas back onto the tracks, Thomas is dirty from the crash. But when Thomas is back onto the rails, he is suddenly clean. edit »
Goof: Thomas floats down in the mine and even spins around in circles, when he should sink in real life. edit »
Goof: Stanley is only pulling six loaded trucks up the hill before the coupling snaps. In previous seasons however, engines can manage around fifteen trucks with no trouble.

RESPONSE: It depends on what's inside the trucks that makes it heavy, and the strength of the coupling edit »
Goof: When Thomas and James arrive at the Wharf, the narrow-gauge engines, particularly Skarloey, Peter Sam and Freddie, appear at many different places around the Wharf with little explanation. edit »

Isabella, Byron, Patrick and Nelson, all of whom are members of the Pack, do not appear in this special in any way. edit »
This is the first time Dennis and Diesel 10 are seen at the Quarry. edit »
This is the first feature-length special to introduce a new character (Thomas & the Magic Railroad is a theatrical movie). In this case, it's Stanley. edit »
This is the first time we see the outside of the Fat Controller's mansion. edit »
This special features Thomas' biggest accidents (to date). edit »

Edward: Sir, Thomas has dissapeared!
Emily: No one knows where he is!
Percy: And I miss him! edit »
Thomas: Fizzling fireboxes! This tunnel is flooded! edit »
Madge: Fenders and flatbeds! edit »
Thomas: I'm going to win!
James: No, I will! edit »

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dshsmudger15
member since: Sep 28, 2006
The Great Discovery
The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
A feature-length special that actually feels special. ...Continue »
09/14/08 05:27pm | report abuse
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startug
member since: Apr 14, 2006
The Great Discovery
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Better than calling all engines! ...Continue »
07/19/08 12:09pm | report abuse