Thomas Gets Bumped

Thomas Gets Bumped is the sixth episode of the third season and the fifty-eighth episode of the series. It first aired on Shining Time Station in the episode Nickel in a Pickle in 1991. In this episode, Thomas was scared that Bertie will take over his passenger traffic after he was sent to the yard to wait until the track is mended.

Plot
Thomas was late after taking some children home when their bus breaks down and Thomas is afraid he will be replaced, especially after overhearing Percy believe his earlier concerns towards Thomas' tardiness being proven correct.

His fears amplify when the rails on his branch line buckle due to being heated by the sun and he was sent to shunt in the yard while Bertie does his passenger work. Much to Thomas' relief, the Fat Controller isn't replacing him and adjusts Thomas' timetable so he and Bertie can work together more often. Even Thomas' passengers mention how much they would miss Thomas, and Thomas thanks Bertie for his help.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Bertie
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * James (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
 * Stephen Hatt (cameo)
 * Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)

Locations

 * Knapford
 * Ffarquhar
 * Toryreck
 * Tidmouth Sheds
 * The Goods Station
 * Shunting Yards
 * The Valley Bridge
 * The Watermill (stock footage)
 * Lower Suddery (deleted scene)