Birthday Surprises

Birthday Surprises is the 7th episode of the second series of Miniature Railway Adventures. It was first written in 2016 by Michael White.

Plot
One morning Jane arrives at the railway feeling upset and refuses to tell the gang why. Stephen informs them that he remembers Jane singing 'Happy Birthday' to herself the day before, which triggers a memory in everyone's head. Yesterday had been Jane's 21st Birthday and nobody had remembered it. The gang decide to make amens and surprise Jane with a special treat of a magic show. However, the party is interrupted by the arrival of Bernard, Grinder and Gears. Despite their expected arrival, the party carries on. When Whitehouse and Corps perform the magic show, it is one that not only Jane wouldn't forget, but Bernard too when his 'expensive watch' becomes part of the act.

Audiobook
An audiobook adaption was released on 13th May 2018. It was read by Michael White.

Trivia

 * It is revealed that Jane's Birthday is in May.
 * This is the first time one of the main characters reveal that they have family. This being the mention of Jane's parents and an aunt living in America.
 * This story is loosely based on a story by Michael Bond and an old episode of The Magic Roundabout.
 * This story has been considered a fan favourite due to the mentioning of how Jane tried to make the most of her birthday when everyone had forgotten it.
 * In the audiobook, during the magic show the tune of 'The Sheik of Araby' is played. This is a nod to magician and comedian Tommy Cooper, who uses this tune as his theme music for shows.