Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree

Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree is the 26th episode of the second series and the 52nd episode of the British children's television series Thomas & Friends. It originally aired on ITV in the United Kingdom in 1986. The series follows the main protagonist, a blue train named Thomas and his various friends in the Island of Sodor. In this episode, it is Christmas and all the engines are at work getting ready for the Christmas Party. Thomas is sent to collect the Christmas tree, but gets buried in a huge snowdrift on the way back. Donald and Douglas help him out to finish the job for the party to begin.
The episode is directed by David Mitton, produced by David Mitton and Robert D. Cardona written by Reverend W. Awdry, Britt Allcroft and David Mitton and narrated by Ringo Starr in both the UK and US and George Carlin in the US. It is also the last episode narrated by Ringo Starr in both the UK and US.
Plot
It is the twenty-third of December and the final preparations are being made for a carol party to be held at Tidmouth. Thomas is sent to collect the Christmas tree, but on the way back runs into a snowdrift and is covered by an avalanche. The engines grow angry waiting for Thomas to return, but soon the word spreads and the engines feel sorry for him. Donald and Douglas go to the rescue and save Thomas and the precious cargo. The tree arrives on time and everyone is delighted when Harold arrives with the guest of honour, Father Christmas.

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