1976

S1.E1 ∙ The Railway

Sun, Jan 25, 1976

In the 'top, left hand corner of Wales' runs an archaic railway line staffed by such characters as Jones the Steam and Dai Station. Their pride is Ivor, the steam engine with a will of his own and a penchant for such things as looking after dragons in his firebox.

6 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Mrs Porty's Foxes

Mon, Feb 16, 1976

Some wear fancy hats in order to look beautiful. Some wear them to save their friends - but what else should an engine-driver do?

5.8 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Bluebell

Wed, Feb 18, 1976

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.

5.6 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Unidentified Objects

Sun, Feb 15, 1976

Jones and Dai are relaxing when they spot some strange objects in the sky. The source appears to be Mr Dinwiddy's goldmine.

5 /10

S1.E5 ∙ The Dragon

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

5.6 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Chickens

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

5.2 /10

S1.E7 ∙ Old Nell

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Old nell is a sheep dog clever and wise she is used to catch sheep.and stops engines if theres 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 ivors friends.

5.6 /10

S1.E8 ∙ The Lost Engine

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Engines don't always do exactly what you would expect them to do, but luckily they are very rarely stolen by gangsters.

5.2 /10

S1.E9 ∙ The Outing

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

5 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Time Off

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

5.4 /10

S1.E11 ∙ The Cuckoo Clock

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

5.8 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Buying Things

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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?

5.6 /10

S1.E13 ∙ The Water Tower

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

4.8 /10

S1.E14 ∙ Central Heating

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

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.

5.8 /10