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- “What's a new-funneled nuisance, Edward?”
- ― Percy to Edward
Edward Strikes Out is the thirteenth episode of the tenth series.
Plot
Edward arrives at Brendam Docks to pick up some heavy pipes. Gordon and Thomas are there; the latter is excited because a new crane arrived on the island. He thinks the crane looks very strong and could even lift up Gordon, making him cross as Thomas puffs away. Gordon points out that the crane has no engine, so he cannot move unless another engine pulls him. Edward notices this too and believes that means the new crane cannot be really useful, to which Gordon agrees and says that he will only get in the way. Percy arrives, also feeling excited about the new crane. Gordon and Edward declare the crane is not useful and will get in the way, and Gordon dismisses the crane as "newfangled nonsense" and puffs away. Percy asks what a "newfunneled nuisance" is, to which Edward corrects him, saying that the insult "newfangled nonsense" is something that is new and not really useful.
Soon Edward collects his Tube Trucks of pipes, which are right next to the crane. The crane introduces himself to Edward, stating that his name is Rocky and offers to help him. Edward declines Rocky's help, calling him the said insult, and he puffs away before the pipes are secured.
When Edward approaches a signal, he is so lost in thought about Rocky that he winds up going too fast. The signal suddenly turns red, so he brakes as hard as he can. But Edward stops so abruptly that the sides of his flatbeds collapse, and the pipes fall onto the rails. As Edward wonders what to do, he remembers that Thomas said Rocky was very strong, but he refuses to get Rocky, and has his driver telephone for Harvey instead.
Harvey comes to help move the pipes, but they are so heavy, he can only lift one at a time. He points out that it is going to take a long time to clear the line. Thomas and Emily arrive pulling a train and stop when they see the pipes blocking their track. Thomas suggests to Edward to go get Rocky, but Edward continues to refuse and says they have to be patient. Emily refuses, and angrily says that she and Thomas have a very important job to do. At that moment, Gordon comes round a bend really fast, and before he can stop, he runs over the pipes and derails, leaving everything in a terrible mess. Harvey declares that Gordon is too heavy for him to lift, and Thomas tells Edward that they need Rocky. Gordon sniffs crossly, but Edward knows that Harvey cannot lift Gordon and realises only Rocky can fix the mess, and he races to the docks to collect him.
Edward arrives at the docks and pulls up alongside Rocky, telling him that they need his help right away. Rocky is pleased to help, so Edward buffers up to him, and they set off for the junction. As they make their way to the junction, children cheer and wave, making Edward very proud to be pulling Sodor's newest arrival.
At last, Edward and Rocky arrive, and Rocky declares he can fix the problem. Sure enough, Rocky uses his mighty crane arm to lift Gordon back onto the tracks, and Gordon is surprised that Rocky can lift him after all. Then, Rocky lifts all the pipes off the tracks in little time, and Edward realises that he spoke too soon. He admits that Rocky may be new, but he is Really Useful, and he and all the engines whistle, welcoming Rocky to their railway.
Characters
- Thomas
- Edward
- Gordon
- Percy
- Emily
- Harvey
- Rocky
- Charlie Sand (not named; does not speak)
- Henry (cameo)
- Bill and Ben (cameos)
- Butch (cameo)
- Cranky (cameo)
- Sidney Hever (cameo)
- The Storyteller (cameo)
- Big Mickey (faceless, cameo)
- Toby (deleted scene cameo)
- Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)
Locations
Trivia
- Going by production order, this is the eighteenth episode of the tenth series.
- It is likely that this episode was filmed alongside Toby's Afternoon Off, as Toby can be seen in a behind the scenes picture.
- The footage of Gordon speeding along the line towards the pipes is sped up.
- This episode marks a few things:
- Harvey's last speaking role until The Great Discovery and his last speaking role in an episode until the seventeenth series episode, Gone Fishing.
- Bill, Ben and Harvey's only appearances in the tenth series.
- The first episode to feature Harvey's unused sixth series shocked face.
- The first appearance of Edward's confused/neutral face since the fifth series episode, Haunted Henry and his shocked face since the seventh series episode, Edward's Brass Band.
- Gordon's plastic model was used throughout the entire episode, most likely not to damage the brass model during the crash scene.
Goofs
- Harvey's eyes are misaligned throughout the episode.
- Numerous sound effects are out of sync in the US dub.
- When Edward is approaching the signal, it seems to be a few metres in front of him but he is seen travelling much further before he stops.
- Gordon's tender is derailed in the close up of Edward after he derailed.
- When Edward collects Rocky, his wheels are moving faster than he is going.
- In the shot of Edward pulling Rocky down the hill, Rocky's crane arm jerks up a bit.
- Rocky's eyes are misaligned when Edward arrives at the accident scene.
Merchandise
- My Thomas Story Library - Rocky (discontinued)
- Books - Do Not! Do Not Ask Him for Help
- Magazine Stories - Edward Strikes Out
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