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Series SeasonSeason 5 episodes1977
Ivor The Engine
The Colour Episodes - Series 2
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Episode 15 min1977-11-22
Snowdrifts
It's winter in the top left-hand corner of Wales and Ivor's railway is not running because of deep snow. Llaniog needs supplies soon, though, as Eli the Baker is nearly out of flour. What Ivor needs is a snowplough.
Episode 25 min1977-11-23
Cold Sheep
Thanks to a new snowplough, Jones and Ivor have collected supplies from Grumbly. On the way back they come up against an unusual snowdrift.
Episode 35 min1977-11-24
Sledging
Ivor is having a lovely time in the snow. With a winch attached to his front, he is pulling the children on sledges up the hill. He pulls too many at a time and ends up wheel-deep in the snow. Various rescue attempts prove futile.
Episode 45 min1977-11-25
The Rescue
Some old fashioned pushers and pullers come to Ivor's rescue.
Episode 55 min1977-11-29
The Fire Engine
There's a fire at Mr Pugh's barn but the new fire engine has got stuck in the snow. Ivor comes to the rescue, taking along the firemen and a hand-pump.
Episode 65 min1977-11-30
The Water Tower
Something's very fishy when Ivor won't go under the water tower.
Episode 75 min1977-12-01
Mrs Bird
Jones and Ivor decide to help a family of birds that have built a nest on the line.
Episode 85 min1977-12-02
The Cuckoo Clock
Jones and Ivor desperately need to find the birds a home, but Mrs Porty has an answer to this problem.
Episode 95 min1977-12-06
The Trumpet
Ivor receives a mysterious package in the post. It turns out to be a trumpet from some old friends and comes in handy for rounding up Old Idwoll's sheep.
Episode 105 min1977-12-07
The Seaside
The Grumbly Choir decide to spend some time having fun at Tewyn Beach after taking part in the Eisteddfod. Of course, Ivor is left alone and feels very sad. Back at Grumbly, standing sad and alone again, he decides to go off on his own.
Episode 115 min1977-12-08
The Lost Engine
Jones discovers Ivor has gone and Mrs Porty suspects bandits. It isn't bandits, of course, and they find the engine at Tewyn beach.
Episode 125 min1977-12-09
The Outing
The choir are going on their now annual outing to Tewyn beach. They are planning a very special surprise for Ivor.
Episode 135 min1977-12-13
The Sheepdog
Jones and Dai are watching the sheep dog trials and a very large contestant turns up to enter.
Episode 145 min1977-12-14
Juggernaut
Ivor goes off with Banger's Circus as "The Singing Engine". His replacement is a Juggernaut built by Bynon Smith. It turns out to be a lot less reliable than Ivor.
Episode 155 min1977-12-15
The Bird House
Ivor returns along with a small fortune and knows just what he wants to buy.
Episode 165 min1977-12-16
Time Off
It's a lovely summers day and Ivor has finished all his work. Jones and Dai decide to go and relax by the river. Ivor feels a little left out standing by the station platform so he goes off on his own.
Episode 175 min1977-12-20
Half-Crowns
The Dragons have nearly run out of Half-Crowns for their gas meter at Smoke Hill. Jones and Ivor find some in one of the most unlikely places.
Episode 185 min1977-12-21
Chickens
Ivor has gone off on his own again. Dai gets quite cross about it, while Jones finds Ivor at Mr Pugh's farm along with some guests.
Episode 195 min1977-12-22
St. George
There are some problems with Smoke Hill again. So, Jones, Ivor and the dragons go to Llanmad to see Mrs Griffiths. While there, Gaian and Blodwen encounter an old enemy.
Episode 205 min1977-12-23
Retirement
The Dragons are in danger of being caged. Luckily, Mr Dinwiddy knows just the place for them to live.