Series 1

The **first series** of The NWR Chronicles consists of 52 episodes.

## Production

33 of the 52 episodes in this series were written by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, with another 15 being stories written by TheBuriedTruck. James' Rest Cure was a story from the 1985 and later rewritten for the 1994 annual by Wilbert's son Christoper. Thomas's Christmas Party was written by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton for series 1 of the original Thomas & Friends television series in 1984. It's Good to be Gordon was written by Abi Grant for the 10th series of Thomas & Friends. Express Coming Through was an original story written by EdwardHenryGordon reusing the title from an episode of the 16th series of Thomas & Friends. The series serves to introduce the core characters that would be followed afterward, as well as introduce the basic elements of the series.

## Episodes

1. Thomas and Gordon (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Gordon is tired of Thomas so he decides to play a trick on him.
2. Edward's Day Out (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Edward is let out for a run by a sympathetic crew.
3. Edward and Gordon (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Edward gets his chance to prove himself when Gordon gets stuck on the hill.
4. Alled Greedy's Apples (written by TheBuriedTruck) - The engines have to put up with the loudmouthed Alled Greedy.
5. The Sad Story of Henry (written by Wilbert Awdry) - A stubborn and vain engine called Henry refuses to leave a tunnel.
6. Edward's Express (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Edward takes the old express coaches out for a run.
7. Edward, Gordon and Henry (written by Wilbert Awdry) - When Gordon gets into trouble, Edward and Henry take the express.
8. Thomas' Train (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas gets the chance to pull his first passenger train.
9. Thomas' Trick (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Thomas plays a trick to help Henry.
10. Thomas and the Trucks (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Edward lets Thomas take his train of trucks to Wellsworth.
11. A Streak of Blue (written by TheBuriedTruck) - 87546, a rather self-centred engine, is on loan from the other railway.
12. Thomas and the Breakdown Train (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas comes to the rescue of a new engine called James.
13. James and the Top-Hat (written by Wilbert Awdry) - James is eager to work, but has several mishaps on his journey.
14. Bootlaces (written by Wilbert Awdry) - A grumpy James bumps his coaches so hard that he causes an accident.
15. Troublesome Trucks (written by Wilbert Awdry) - James puts up with some misbehaving troublesome trucks.
16. James' Rest Cure (written by Christoper Awdry) - Edward and James swap jobs for the day.
17. James and the Express (written by Wilbert Awdry) - James gets to prove himself by pulling the express when Gordon fails.
18. Left Behind (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Some trucks learn what happens to trucks who misbehave.
19. Thomas and the Guard (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas is so impatient that he leaves his guard behind by mistake.
20. Thomas Goes Fishing (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas has to take on water, but has to get some from a river.
21. Thomas, Terence and the Snow (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas refuses to wear his snowplough.
22. Thomas and Bertie (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas has a race with Bertie the Bus to prove whether roads or rails are better.
23. You've Never Run A Branch Line (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Thomas is cross that Henry is always late.
24. Shocked! (written by TheBuriedTruck) - James is terrified when he believes he sees a robotic engine.
25. Henry and the Elephant (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Henry has a run-in with an elephant.
26. Tenders and Turntables (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Gordon boasts about his tender, only to be unable to fit on the turntable.
27. Trouble in the Shed (written by Wilbert Awdry) - The big engines go on strike so the Fat Controller purchases a new engine.
28. Push-Pull Percy (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Percy learns why Thomas can go both ways down his branch line.
29. Express Coming Through (written by EdwardHenryGordon) - Thomas and Edward pull the express while Gordon is shut up.
30. Percy Runs Away (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Percy almost has a collision with Gordon.
31. Coal (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Henry can't steam properly so the Fat Controller tries special welsh coal.
32. James' Special Coal (written by TheBuriedTruck) - James decides to take some of Henry's special coal.
33. It's Good to be Gordon (written by Abi Grant) - Gordon tries to break a speed record, but takes Henry's special coal by mistake.
34. The Flying Kipper (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Henry has a nasty accident whilst pulling the Flying Kipper.
35. Gordon's Whistle (written by Wilbert Awdry) - When Henry returns from Crewe, Gordon complains that he whistles too much.
36. Henry's Sneeze (written by Wilbert Awdry) - When some naughty boys throw stones at Henry, he forms a plan to get them back.
37. Percy and the Trousers (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Percy complains about the cold weather.
38. Thomas and Tail Lamps (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Thomas learns of the importance of his lamp.
39. Toby and the Stout Gentleman (written by Wilbert Awdry) - The Fat Controller meets a tram engine called Toby on holiday.
40. Thomas in Trouble (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas gets into trouble with the law.
41. A Ring of Bell (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Toby gives the Ffarquhar Constable a scare whilst trying to save his life.
42. Dirty Objects (written by Wilbert Awdry) - James calls Toby and Henrietta 'dirty objects' but ends up getting dirty himself.
43. Verandas and Vendettas (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Jeremiah Jobling starts a campaign that only bothers the engines.
44. Draft Dodger (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Percy is worried about the cold.
45. Mrs. Kyndley's Christmas (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas is saved by an elderly lady called Mrs. Kyndley.
46. Presents For Percy (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Percy helps out Mrs. Kyndley.
47. Thomas's Christmas Party (written by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton) - Thomas wants to throw Mrs. Kyndley a party.
48. Off the Rails (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Gordon gets into the biggest trouble he's ever been in.
49. Leaves (written by Wilbert Awdry) - James gets into a spot of trouble and Gordon helps him out.
50. Teatime for Gordon (written by TheBuriedTruck) - Gordon has to rely on tea to come to his rescue.
51. Down the Mine (written by Wilbert Awdry) - Thomas makes fun of Gordon, but later has an incident at the mines.
52. Paint Pots and Queens (written by Wilbert Awdry) - The Queen of England is visiting Sodor, and Gordon wishes to pull the royal train.

## Characters

### Characters Introduced

* Thomas
* Edward
* Henry
* Gordon
* James
* Percy
* Toby
* Alled Greedy
* 87546
* Edith and Eleanor
* Jinty and Pug
* Annie and Clarabel
* Henrietta
* Judy and Jerome
* Troublesome Trucks
* Terence
* Bertie
* Algy
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Jeremiah Jobling
* Mrs. Kyndley
* Mr. Kyndley
* Stephen Hatt
* Bridget Hatt
* Hatt's Butler
* Stone-dropping Boys
* Ffarquhar Policeman
* Chief of Police
* Jenkins
* Elizabeth II
* Elsie (doesn't speak)
* Lady Hatt (doesn't speak)
* Elephant Keeper (doesn't speak)
* Toby's Controller (mentioned)

## Trivia

* This series includes every story of the Railway series between 'The Three Railway Engines' and 'Gordon the Big Engine'.
* This is currently the only series not to feature the Skarloey Railway.