He was very happy that Ivor and Idris joined their ranks, as there are not many Choirs who have a steam engine or a dragon as members. He encourages his Choir to develop and shows off their talents via competitions. When they won one of them, Evans ensured Ivor wore the prize, a Silver Wreath, which he put around his funnel. Evans also arranges days out for the choir, such as a trip to the seaside. Ivor takes them, who stands there wishing he could play in the sea with them. Which is why Jones and Evans put their heads together to arrange for Ivor to come and play in the sea with them next time. As you can imagine, Ivor was one happy engine.