How much do you know about engines?  Can you name all the engine parts which are numbered on this picture of Thomas?  Print your own copy by using the print button on your browser.  Helpful hints below:
 

1.  Thomas' coal is kept in his C_ _ _   B_ _ _ _ _.

2.  The driver stands here in the C_ _.

3.  When Thomas is thirsty, this tank is filled with water, so it is called a W_ _ _ _  T_ _ _.

4.  Thomas runs in 6 of these.  Some engines have less, some need more.  They are W_ _ _ _ _.

5.  These metal weights on the wheels help to balance the forward and backward movement of the pistons, causing the wheels to go round.  They are called B_ _ _ _ _ _   W_ _ _ _ _.

6.  This rod connects all the wheels, so it is called a C_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  R_ _.

7.  This covers the wheel so it is known as a W_ _ _ _  C_ _ _ _.

8.  The strong framework for every locomotive is called a L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _   F _ _ _ _.

9.  These help absorb the shock if an engine buffets into something.  They are called B_ _ _ _ _ _.

10.  A couple means two things joined together.  This hook helps to join (to couple) an engine to a coach or truck so it is called a C_ _ _ _ _ _ _  H_ _ _.

11.  The engine's brakes are operated through this pipe so it is called B_ _ _ _   P _ _ _.

12.  A lamp can be fixed on to this sturdy bracket so naturally it is called a L_ _ _  B_ _ _ _ _ _.

13.  This lid has to be opened whenever the engine's water tank needs filling so it is called a W_ _ _ _  T_ _ _  L_ _.

14.  Smoke comes from this, it is the F_ _ _ _ _.

15.  These iron bands go right around the boiler's sections to strengthen it, so the are called B_ _ _ _ _   B _ _ _ _.

16.  This is the steam chamber of the engine's boiler.  Because of its domed shape it is know as the D_ _ _.

17.  The small round windows are for the driver to look through and they have the same name as the similar windows on a ship.  P_ _ _  H_ _ _ _.

18.  The steam pressure causes this to make a loud whistling warning noise.  It is called the W_ _ _ _ _ _.