The World's Your Oyster

**The World's Your Oyster** is the third episode of Series 1.

## Plot

With Rebecca at the Steamworks, Emily is tasked to help Gordon with the express, receiving a mixed reaction from him as they depart Knapford station. As he puffs away after shunting Gordon’s coaches, Thomas overheard the Fat Controller mumbling about many letters from all over the world and almost stumbles. He puffs over to his office and checks on him, and he assures Thomas that he’s ok. He explains that he has received letters from all over the world praising Thomas, his coaches and himself as controller. Rosie then arrives and comments how it sounds like they’re international stars. Thomas then expresses the possibility of going on a world tour to see different countries, people and cultures. An awkward moment occurs when he tries to convince the Fat Controller, who eventually declines the possibility, citing difficult planning. Thomas then vows to do it himself, much to the Fat Controller’s frustration.

As Thomas returns to his branch line, he continues to complain about the Fat Controller’s rejection and lashes out at Percy. Toby arrives and attempts to calm down the commotion, with Percy explaining Thomas’ attitude. Toby expresses that going on a world tour wouldn’t be entirely impossible, but even so, difficult. Thomas apologises to Percy and heads off again. Some time later down the line, his driver reminds him to be careful due to buckled tracks; but shortly after saying so, Thomas derails on said types of tracks. As a result, he’s sent to the works, where he tries to cheer Rebecca up and says that she will get a new chance. Rebecca however, doesn’t quite share his optimism.

The Fat Controller stumbles and falls in his office, which is already overflowing with letters and bags of them. He goes to the doctor and Mr. Percival substitutes for him. However, he finds it difficult to find a substitute for Thomas while he’s at the works. As Rosie arrives at the sheds, he asks her to do it, which she gladly accepts. She receives praise from passengers on the branch line, even from Annie and Clarabel themselves.

Some time later, Thomas is eventually repaired and returns to the sheds, much to everyone’s delight. Shortly after his return, the Fat Controller also returns, revealing that it was only a few scratches according to his doctor. He then asks Mr. Percival to continue to substitute for him while he, Thomas and his coaches go on a world tour. He also allows Rosie to continue working on Thomas’ branch line while they’re away. The other engines congratulate Thomas for going on a world tour, but Percy in particular, expresses that he will miss him, a sentiment Thomas shares. The engines say their final goodbyes at Brendam docks as Thomas, Annie and Clarabel are loaded onto a ship bound for Africa.

## Characters

* Thomas
* Edward
* Henry
* Gordon
* James
* Percy
* Toby
* Emily
* Rosie
* Rebecca
* Philip
* Victor
* Annie and Clarabel
* Terence
* Cranky
* Sir Topham Hatt
* Mr. Percival
* Thomas's Driver
* Thomas's Fireman
* Knapford Stationmaster
* Ffarquhar Stationmaster
* Duck (*cameo*)
* Charlie (*cameo*)
* Stanley (*cameo*)
* Paxton (*cameo*)
* Rheneas (*cameo*)
* Duncan (*cameo*)
* Lady Hatt (*cameo*)
* Stephen Hatt (*cameo*)
* Bridget Hatt (*cameo*)

## Cast

* PieceOfJakey as Thomas, Edward and Mr. Percival
* PanoramicViewStudios as Henry, Toby and Cranky
* SteamTeam3211 as Gordon
* TramEngineStudios as James, The Knapford Stationmaster, and a Passenger
* TheBuriedTruck as Percy
* LizProductions6 as Emily and Rebecca
* RosieTheCutie1995 as Rosie
* EpicLafiteau as Philip
* Mel Shiri as Victor
* Viola Rose as Annie
* Spo0derGwen as Clarabel
* BrendamProductions as Terence and a Passenger
* Trainz4Days as Sir Topham Hatt
* TheGermanOfSodor as Ffarqhar Stationmaster
* TPeiva as Thomas' Driver

## Locations

* Elsbridge
* Knapford
* Ffarquhar
* Hackenbeck
	+ Terence's Field
* Brendam
	+ Brendam Docks
* Blue Mountain Quarry

## Trivia

* The original title for this episode was "The World's Just a Trainride Away" but was cut, as ThomasFan2002 didn't find that the title suited the episode, as they were leaving by a boat in the final scene.