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| − | "Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree" is the [[Season 2|second season]] finale. |
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| + | '''Knapford''' is a small town on the River Els Estuary, south of [[Tidmouth]], with a population of 2000. It is known for its farming, fishing and fowling. |
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| + | The present passenger station, Knapford Junction, is the third one built in the town, and was built in 1956 when the harbour development scheme was launched due to congestion at [[Tidmouth]] Docks. The station serves as the junction of [[the mainline]] and [[Thomas' branchline]]. There is also a freight-only station at Knapford Harbour, where [[Percy]] went to sea after asking his trucks to push him past a warning board and where [[Bulstrode]] nearly drowned in a nasty accident with some stone trucks. |
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| − | ==Plot== |
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| + | The harbour line from [[Elsbridge]] to Knapford was opened in 1885 and used horse-pulled wagons. In 1905, A. W. Dry and Co. extended the line to Tidmouth with a road-side tramway using "[["Coffee Pots"|coffee-pot]]" engines. Although the line was destroyed by a gale three years later, the "coffee-pot" engines remained, even after the formation of the [[North Western Railway]]. |
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| − | It's the twenty-third of December and the final preparations are being made for a carol party to be held at [[Ffarquhar]]. [[Thomas]] is sent to collect the Christmas tree, but on the way back runs into a snowdrift again and is covered in an avalanche. [[Donald and Douglas]] go to the rescue and save [[Thomas]] and the precious cargo. The tree arrives on time, and the everyone is delighted when the guest of honour - Father Christmas - arrives in [[Harold]]. |
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| + | In 1912, the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Railway joined with the [[Wellsworth]] and [[Suddery]] Railway and a connecting line was built from Knapford to [[Crosby]]. When the North Western Railway opened, a bay platform was opened at Knapford for the line to Elsbridge. |
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| − | ==Featured Characters== |
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| − | * [[Thomas]] |
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| − | * [[Donald and Douglas]] |
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| − | * [[Sir Topham Hatt]] |
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| − | * [[Percy]] (''does not speak'') |
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| − | * [[Toby]] (''does not speak'') |
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| − | * [[Duck]] (''does not speak'') |
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| − | * [[Harold]] (''does not speak'') |
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| − | * [[Annie and Clarabel]] (''do not speak'') |
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| − | * [[Edward]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Henry]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Gordon]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[James]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Bill and Ben]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Boco]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Diesel]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Bertie]] (''cameo'') |
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| − | * [[Trevor]] (''cameo'') |
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| + | The lead mines at [[Toryreck]] closed in 1925, but opportunities of stone traffic from [[Ffarquhar]] opened and the line to Elsbridge was extended. In 1956, the improvement scheme of the harbour at Knapford was started, the branch was rebuilt on an easier gradient and the stations were moved north of the river. The first line is now used for goods. |
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| + | Knapford is useful as a harbour, but not ideal, which is why the [[Arlesburgh]] branch was reopened in [[Oliver the Western Engine|1966]]. |
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| − | ==Trivia== |
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| − | *Father Christmas, on closer inspection, seems to be a dressed up model of [[Sir Topham Hatt]]. |
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| + | The Knapford station is the fourth one, built in the town in 1984. It has two platforms, a glass roof, and about eight trains a day. |
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| − | ==Goofs== |
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| − | * [[Donald and Douglas]]' nameplates are missing is several scenes. |
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| + | Several maps show the main line terminating at the junction, though some books mention that the terminus is Tidmouth. What's more, Knapford appears to be the larger than Tidmouth, whereas the [[Reverend W. Awdry]] stated in '''"[[The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways]]"''' that it is ''smaller'' than Tidmouth. |
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| − | * When the engines are whistling loudly, [[Henry]] and [[Gordon]] are smiling, and one of the twins has [[Edward]]'s cross face. |
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| − | * In the aerial shot of the station when the lights come on, [[Bertie]] is stationary, at the back of the shot and missing a Christmas hat. However, not long after there is a close-up of him with [[Trevor]] and [[Terence]] and now wearing a hat. |
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| + | The name comes from the parish of Knapwell, where the Reverend W. Awdry was vicar. |
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| − | * [[Daisy]] and [[Henrietta]] are not present at the Christmas party. [[Diesel]], for some reason, is. |
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| − | * A wire is used to hold [[Harold]] when he is landing. |
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| + | ==Merchandising== |
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| − | * At the end of the episode, a shot is inserted where the engines are rearranged: [[Edward]] is now at the platform instead of next to [[Duck]] and [[Thomas]] is now on a track next to [[Harold]] instead of in front of the station, next to [[Percy]]. |
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| + | * LC Wooden ("Sights and Sounds" and Talking versions (2009)) |
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| − | * [[Duck]] is called "Doug" in the subtitles on the "'Tis a Gift" video. What's more, when this episode appeared on said video, all sentences mentioning of Sir Topham Hatt are edited out. |
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| + | * TOMY/Trackmaster |
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| − | * As [[Thomas]] crashes into the snow, he is wearing a rather annoyed face. Shouldn't he be wearing a frightened face? |
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| + | * Take Along (coming 2009) |
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| − | * At the end, something can be seen in the shed when [[Thomas]] says "Happy Holiday everybody!". |
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| + | * Bandie Tecs |
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| − | *When the engines were grumblimg in the sheds,[[Thomas]] is in the middle right shed,but as he comes out,he come out of the far right shed. |
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| − | * When the narrater says "Then tey set off once more to finish their long journey" on the left side of the screen look at the space between the leaves and the tree. The land is green insted of white! |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| + | <center> |
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| + | <gallery> |
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| + | Image:Knapford.jpg|Henry and Gordon at Knapford |
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| + | Image:Knapfordharbour.jpg|Knapford harbour |
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| + | File:OldIron7.jpg|Edward races through Knapford |
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| + | Image:KnapfordYards.jpg |
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| + | File:ThomasDowntheMine8.jpg |
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| + | File:TroubleintheShed5.jpg|Percy and Thomas at Knapford |
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| + | File:JamesandtheCoaches5.jpg|James and Edward at Knapford |
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| + | File:DirtyObjects8.jpg|James shunts trucks at Knapford |
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| + | Image:DowntheMine.jpg|Thomas and Gordon at the Knapford lead mines |
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| + | File:ThomasandGordon2.jpg|Gordon and Thomas at Knapford |
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| + | File:TroublesomeTrucks7.jpg|James and some trucks at Knapford |
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| + | File:ThomasandtheTrucks16.jpg |
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| + | File:OfftheRails5.jpg|Gordon and Henry at Knapford |
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| + | File:ThomasandStepney11.jpg|Knapford in [[Season 4]] |
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| + | File:PaintPotsandQueens7.jpg|Knapford is decorated for the Queen's visit |
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| + | File:TwinTrouble17.jpg|Donald and Douglas at Knapford |
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| + | File:It'sOnlySnow3.jpg|Knapford in the snow |
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| + | Image:WoodenDeluxeKnapfordStation.jpg|Wooden Knapford |
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| + | Image:TrackmasterKnapford.jpg|Trackmaster Knapford |
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| + | Image:Take-AlongKnapfordStation.jpg|Take-Along Knapford |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | </center> |
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| + | [[Category:Inhabited areas]] |
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Revision as of 15:52, 4 December 2009
Knapford in CGI
Knapford is a small town on the River Els Estuary, south of Tidmouth, with a population of 2000. It is known for its farming, fishing and fowling.
The present passenger station, Knapford Junction, is the third one built in the town, and was built in 1956 when the harbour development scheme was launched due to congestion at Tidmouth Docks. The station serves as the junction of the mainline and Thomas' branchline. There is also a freight-only station at Knapford Harbour, where Percy went to sea after asking his trucks to push him past a warning board and where Bulstrode nearly drowned in a nasty accident with some stone trucks.
The harbour line from Elsbridge to Knapford was opened in 1885 and used horse-pulled wagons. In 1905, A. W. Dry and Co. extended the line to Tidmouth with a road-side tramway using "coffee-pot" engines. Although the line was destroyed by a gale three years later, the "coffee-pot" engines remained, even after the formation of the North Western Railway.
In 1912, the Tidmouth, Knapford and Elsbridge Railway joined with the Wellsworth and Suddery Railway and a connecting line was built from Knapford to Crosby. When the North Western Railway opened, a bay platform was opened at Knapford for the line to Elsbridge.
The lead mines at Toryreck closed in 1925, but opportunities of stone traffic from Ffarquhar opened and the line to Elsbridge was extended. In 1956, the improvement scheme of the harbour at Knapford was started, the branch was rebuilt on an easier gradient and the stations were moved north of the river. The first line is now used for goods.
Knapford is useful as a harbour, but not ideal, which is why the Arlesburgh branch was reopened in 1966.
The Knapford station is the fourth one, built in the town in 1984. It has two platforms, a glass roof, and about eight trains a day.
Several maps show the main line terminating at the junction, though some books mention that the terminus is Tidmouth. What's more, Knapford appears to be the larger than Tidmouth, whereas the Reverend W. Awdry stated in "The Island of Sodor: Its People, History and Railways" that it is smaller than Tidmouth.
The name comes from the parish of Knapwell, where the Reverend W. Awdry was vicar.
Merchandising
- LC Wooden ("Sights and Sounds" and Talking versions (2009))
- TOMY/Trackmaster
- Take Along (coming 2009)
- Bandie Tecs
Gallery
