Don't Be Silly, Billy

Don't Be Silly, Billy is the thirteenth episode of the eleventh season and the two hundred and seventy-fifth episode of the series. In this episode, new engine Billy ignores Thomas' advice and as a result runs out of coal and water.

Plot
Thomas is asked to show a new engine named Billy around. Thomas warns Billy to stock up on coal and water, but Billy, in an angry mood, tells him off that he's bossy and races off to do his first job. Thomas sees Billy collecting chickens from the farm, but Billy puffs off too soon, and the chickens are not loaded yet. Thomas then finds him at the quarry, but Billy leaves as soon as he sees Thomas. Thomas then finds him at the coaling plant, and tells him to take on coal and water. Billy is furious, and calls Thomas bossy again. He then accidentally pushes Percy underneath the coal loader. An exasperated and exhausted Thomas tells Billy to do it his own way. This greatly delights Billy, so he sets off, but has barely moved before he has run out of coal and water. Thomas takes him to be restocked, the two finish the jobs without further mishap, and at the end of the day, Billy thanks Thomas for helping him out.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Mavis
 * Salty
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Farmer McColl
 * Billy (debut)
 * Gordon (does not speak)
 * Diesel (does not speak)
 * James (cameo)
 * Emily (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)

Locations

 * Brendam Docks
 * Sodor Shipping Company
 * Maithwaite
 * McColl Farm
 * Centre Island Quarry
 * The Coaling Plant
 * Shunting Yards

Home Media Releases
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UK

 * The Complete Eleventh Series

DVD Boxsets

 * Classic Collection

AUS

 * The Complete Eleventh Series

DVD Boxsets

 * The Essential Collection (5 DVD Boxset)

NL

 * Spencer Super Train

NOR/SWE/FIN/DNK

 * Thomas Gets Wind in the Sails (Norwegian DVD)

THA

 * Smoke and Mirrors (Thai DVD)

SPN

 * Thomas and the Lighthouse (Spanish DVD)

JPN

 * Thomas the Tank Engine Series 11 Vol.3

TWN
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 * Thomas and Friends Volume 38 (Taiwanese DVD)