Episodes
1. The Railway
January 26, 1976
5 min
Nothing out of the ordinary even happens on this little railway in the top left-hand corner of Wales. But what ordinarily happens is often fairly extraordinary!
2. Mrs Porty's Foxes
February 17, 1976
5 min
Some wear fancy hats in order to look beautiful. Some wear them to save their friends - but what else should an engine-driver do?
3. Bluebell
February 19, 1976
5 min
A good donkey will always do what she is told, even though she has to run rather a long way to do it; luckily there are wheels for the return journey.
4. Unidentified Objects
February 16, 1976
5 min
Jones and Dai are relaxing when they spot some strange objects in the sky. The source appears to be Mr Dinwiddy's goldmine.
5. The Dragon
February 2, 1976
5 min
One morning Jones and Ivor spots some smoke beside the railway line. It turns out to be Idris the Dragon. They rescue him and he explains that Smoke Hill is now extinct.
6. Chickens
February 3, 1976
5 min
Ivor has gone off on his own again. Dai gets quite cross about it, while Jones finds Ivor at Mr Pugh's farm along with some guests.
7. Old Nell
February 5, 1976
5 min
Old nell is a sheep dog clever and wise she is used to catch sheep, and stops engines if there's trouble such as when a sheep had fallen down the mine, and she helped when Ivor was stuck in the snow she is one of Ivor's friends.
8. The Lost Engine
February 6, 1976
5 min
Engines don't always do exactly what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.
9. The Outing
February 9, 1976
5 min
Even the most difficult feats of engineering can be achieved, especially if they will help a friend to join in the fun, and also get very wet.
10. Time Off
February 10, 1976
5 min
It's a lovely summers day and Ivor has finished all his work. Jones and Dai decide to go and relax by the river. Ivor feels a little left out standing by the station platform so he goes off on his own.
11. The Cuckoo Clock
February 12, 1976
5 min
It doesn't tell the time any more. It doesn't sing any more. It is no use at all, except to a homeless bird and her family.
12. Buying Things
February 13, 1976
5 min
The railway is going to be sold to the Welsh National and Ivor sent to Pontypool Roads for shunting duties. What can Jones do to save Ivor?
13. The Water Tower
February 16, 1976
5 min
Some engines are very particular about what they will or will not be willing to drink, for the sake of who or what happens to be in the drink.
14. Central Heating
February 17, 1976
5 min
One morning Jones and Ivor spots some smoke beside the railway line. It turns out to be Idris the Dragon. They rescue him and he explains that Smoke Hill is now extinct.
