, a small but enthusiastic box car engine, brings his boundless energy to the team. The Big Event
The engines return to Sodor as heroes, having proven that while speed is impressive, kindness and teamwork are what truly make an engine "Really Useful". Thomas And Friends: The Great Race
Watch the highlights of the various engine match-ups and races that took place during the event: , a small but enthusiastic box car engine,
undergoes a streamlining makeover, becoming "The Shooting Star," though he neglects his safety valve in his rush to be the fastest. While pulling his usual local train to Vicarstown
While pulling his usual local train to Vicarstown , Thomas encounters Gordon , who is boasting about his speed. However, Gordon is secretly worried that he isn't fast enough to compete against his brother, the Flying Scotsman , a legendary engine who can reach 100 mph. Preparing for the Show
In a moment of true heroism, Thomas sacrifices his lead to push the obstacle out of Ashima's way. Although Ashima crosses the finish line first, the judges are so impressed by Thomas’s sportsmanship that they award both engines a trophy. A Hero's Return