Ep 12. Treasure Trail
- January 1, 1970
- 11 min
Tractor Tom is an animated television show that follows the adventures of a friendly red tractor named Tom and his friends on Springhill Farm. In season 1, episode 12, titled "Treasure Trail," Tom and his animal friends embark on a hunt for buried treasure on the farm.
The episode begins with Tom and his friends Buzz the helicopter, Wheezy the crane, and Sparky the sports car playing a game of hide-and-seek. While they are playing, the farmer's granddaughter, Jenny, arrives on the farm. She tells the group that her grandfather used to love to hide treasures on the farm and that she has found a treasure map hidden in the old barn.
Excited by the prospect of finding treasure, Tom and his friends agree to help Jenny follow the map. They set off on the treasure trail, stopping at various points around the farm to search for clues. Along the way, they encounter a pair of mischievous squirrels who seem to be always one step ahead of them.
As they continue on the treasure trail, Tom and his friends encounter many obstacles, including a rickety bridge that Wheezy has to help them cross and a steep hill that requires teamwork to climb. Despite these challenges, the group perseveres and finally arrives at the spot indicated on the treasure map.
At the spot, they uncover a wooden chest buried in the ground. Excited by their discovery, they eagerly open the chest, only to find that it is filled with old farm equipment and tools. Disappointed by the lack of treasure, the group realizes that the real treasure was the adventure they had and the time they spent together.
As they head back to the farm, they run into the squirrels again. The squirrels reveal that they had been hiding the real treasure all along – a jar of homemade honey from the farm's beehives. Delighted by their discovery, Tom and his friends share the honey together, enjoying the sweet taste and delightful conclusion to their treasure hunt.
Overall, "Treasure Trail" is a fun-filled adventure with plenty of excitement and camaraderie between the characters. Along the way, children are taught important lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and the value of friendship and adventure. It's a great episode for families to watch together and enjoy the fun-filled antics of Tom and his friends.