Something in the Air
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- "Engines don't swim, Henry. You were meant to deliver fish, not swim with them. "
- — Sir Topham Hatt scolding Henry
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| Something in the Air | |
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| Director(s) |
David Mitton |
| Producer(s) |
Britt Allcroft |
| Writer(s) | |
| Narrator |
Michael Angelis (UK) |
| Air date |
October 11th, 1998 |
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Something in the Air is the fifteenth episode of the fifth season.
Contents |
Plot
Thomas' trip to Brendam is delayed by a crate of fish falling onto him and eroded tracks on the coastal route, but Henry does not pay attention to Thomas' warnings and leaves before the signalman can be warned. Henry puffs straight into the sea and has to stay there all night until he is rescued. When Henry returns Thomas jokes with him about the whole adventure.
Characters
- Thomas
- Henry
- Cranky
- Sir Topham Hatt
- James (cameo)
- Stephen Hatt (cameo)
Locations
Trivia
- Some TUGS models can be seen in this episode.
- A faceless Bulstrode model can be seen when Henry reaches the Coastal Track.
- The line "I can't help it" is omitted in the US version.
- When Henry is pulled in the boat of fish, the line "Pah" is omitted in the US version.
- In Germany this episode is named "Henry Takes a Bath". The Italian title is "Henry's Soaking". In Japan, this episode is called "Green Whale".
Goofs
- When Thomas says "I can't help it, it's the fish", the steam disappears due to a film cut.
- After Henry reaches the fog, he loses two vans.
- Before Henry falls into the sea, his brakes are applied and his wheels stop moving, but when he does fall into the sea, his wheels are moving.
- In real life, an engine would sink in water.
- When Thomas puffs away with Henry at the end of the episode, the puffing noise starts long before Thomas moves.
- Why was Henry put on the barge of fish instead of being taken to the works via rails?
- Nothing is said about Henry's driver, fireman, or guard after the crash.
Gallery
US title card
Henry
Thomas
Thomas at the fishing village
Henry at sea
Henry and the Fat Controller
Cranky and Henry
Cranky, Henry, and Thomas
Thomas and Henry