Ep 11. Thomas, Percy & The Squeak / Thomas and the Jet Engine
- TV-Y
- January 1, 2002
- 11 min
Thomas & Friends Classic season 6 episode 11 features two separate stories. The first story is titled "Thomas, Percy & The Squeak" and begins with Thomas and Percy discovering that there is a strange noise coming from Percy's brake. The other engines tease Percy about the noise, calling it a "squeak." Percy becomes very self-conscious about the noise and thinks that the other engines will make fun of him. Later, an inspector arrives to check on the engines, and Percy is worried that the inspector will hear the squeak and think he is not useful. Thomas tries to find a solution for Percy's squeak, but nothing seems to work until they come up with an unconventional idea that solves the problem.
The second story, "Thomas and the Jet Engine," sees Thomas on his way back from the airport with a jet engine. The engine is extremely powerful, and Thomas is nervous about transporting it safely. However, when Harold the helicopter flies over and causes a gust of wind, the jet engine falls off Thomas' flatbed and lands in a field. When the other engines hear about Thomas' accident, they worry that the jet engine is dangerous and decide not to help Thomas move it. However, Thomas is determined to prove that the engine is safe and enlists the help of his friend, Percy, to get the engine back on its flatbed and continue on their journey.
Overall, both stories in Thomas & Friends Classic season 6 episode 11 focus on the theme of overcoming obstacles and learning to believe in oneself. Whether it's Percy's insecurity about his squeaky brake or Thomas' determination to prove that the jet engine is safe, the engines must work together and believe in their own abilities in order to succeed. With its classic storytelling and lovable characters, this episode is sure to delight fans of all ages.