The Complete Series 2

**The Complete Series 2**, previously **The Complete Second Series**is a UK/Australian VHS/DVD featuring all twenty-six second series episodes narrated by Ringo Starr. It was originally distributed on VHS by VCI in 1999. It was then released on DVD in 2004 in the Classic Collection box set, released separately in 2005 and re-released by HiT Entertainment in 2010 and 2012. The 2012 release features the restored version of the episodes. In Australia, it was released on DVD by ABC for Kids in 2006.

## Description

### 1999 UK VHS

It's full steam ahead, once again for Thomas the Tank Engine and friends in a perfect classic collection of the whole second series. In this fantastic selection of 26 episodes, the little blue engine manages to create more than his fair share of mischief as he crashes through the wall of the Stationmaster's house, goes missing, and manages to be spooked by Percy. Watch out because it's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Henry, Percy, Gordon, James and of course The Fat Controller, in this action packed classic collection with not one but TWO videos.

### 2004 UK DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine & friends in a perfect classic collection of the whole second series. In this fantastic selection of 26 episodes, the little blue engine manages to create more than his fair share of mischief. He crashes through the wall of the Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. Watch out because it's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Henry, Percy, Gordon, James and of course The Fat Controller, in this bumper sized DVD.

26 classic episodes not to be missed!

### 2010 UK DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends in this classic collection of the whole 2nd series. Watch as Thomas crashes through the wall of Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. It's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Gordon, James, and of course The Fat Controller.

26 classic episodes not to be missed!

### 2012 UK DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas and his friends in the complete 2nd series. Watch as Thomas crashes through the wall of Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. It's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Gordon, James and, of course, The Fat Controller.

### Australian DVD

It's full steam ahead for Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends in this classic collection of the whole second series. In this fantastic selection of 26 episodes, the little blue engine manages to create more than his fair share of mischief. He crashes through the wall of the Stationmaster's house, goes missing and manages to be spooked by Percy. Watch out because it's not only Thomas who is up to tricks as we join his friends Donald, Douglas, Henry, Percy, Gordon, James and of course The Fat Controller, in this bumper-sized DVD.

## The Fat Controllers Letter (VHS)

Welcome, My Dear Friends, to a very special treat I have brought all the way from Sodor Railways, just for you.

Yes! Here's another splendid collection of video stories for you to enjoy again and again; and this compilation is particularly special, a real collector's item.

This Classic Collection of videos contains all 26 episodes from the second series of Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. It seems like only yesterday when the series was first shown on TV. 'Pon my soul! This was the first time you would have been introduced to Devious Diesel, the Scottish Twins Donald and Douglas, Daisy and dear old BoCo.

You probably won't remember when Britt Allcroft and David Mitton first brought Thomas out of his Engine Shed, and onto the TV Screens. At first, I must confess I was a little nervous.

Would fame and fortune change my Number One Engine? I am delighted to report Thomas is still running on time, and eager to carry grown-ups and their children on my railway. The only problem I have now is that all my engines want to appear in these splendid stories.

Anyway, I have a railway to run, and must go and check The Troublesome Trucks are not being too bothersome!

Thomas and all my other engines and friends wish you hours of fun watching this Second Classic Collection.

With kind regards I remain

Yours truly,
Sir Topham Hatt - The Fat Controller

## Episodes

1. Thomas, Percy and the Coal
2. Cows
3. Bertie's Chase
4. Saved from Scrap
5. Old Iron
6. Thomas and Trevor
7. Percy and the Signal
8. Duck Takes Charge
9. Percy and Harold
10. The Runaway
11. Percy Takes the Plunge
12. Pop Goes the Diesel
13. Dirty Work
14. A Close Shave
15. Better Late Than Never
16. Break Van
17. The Deputation
18. Thomas Comes to Breakfast
19. Daisy
20. Percy's Predicament
21. The Diseasel
22. Wrong Road
23. Edward's Exploit
24. Ghost Train
25. Woolly Bear
26. Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree

## Trivia

* The DVD was released in 2004 in the Classic Collection boxset before being released individually in 2005.
* This was the last VHS release to feature the Fat Controller's letter.
* The original UK VHS was released both as a single cassette and double cassette release.
* The 2010 DVD cover shows an image from Saving Edward.
* The 2012 DVD cover shows an image from Thomas and the Lighthouse.
* The back cover of the Australian double pack features images from Thomas and the Lighthouse and Three Cheers for Thomas.
* "Edward's Exploit" uses restored footage on the 2004 release from the close-up of the passengers looking anxious to when Edward shouts, "Come on!"
* On the UK iTunes release, none of the episodes are restored except for Old Iron, Percy and the Signal and Ghost Train.

## Goofs

* On the UK iTunes release, the description for Ghost Train actually references the events of Percy Runs Away.

## DVD Packs

### AUS

* Classic Collection
* Complete Series 1-10 (Box Set)
* The Complete Series One and Series Two Double Pack