Thomas and the Breakdown Train
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| "Thomas and the Breakdown Train"/ "Thomas Saves the Day" | |
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| Writer(s) |
The Reverend W. |
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| Air date |
September 22th 1984 |
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"Thomas and the Breakdown Train", retitled "Thomas Saves the Day" in American releases, is a first season episode.
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[edit] Plot
Thomas discovers the breakdown train, and is told the reasons why it used. Before long, James has an accident with his trucks and Thomas must take the breakdown train to help him. The Fat Controller is so pleased he gives Thomas his own branchline.
[edit] Featured characters
- Thomas
- Gordon
- James
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Henry (does not speak)
- Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
- Edward (mentioned)
[edit] Goofs
- The works unit coach wasn't coupled to the breakdown train.
- When Thomas takes on water his water cap isn't open.
- In the close-up of James' wheels on fire a small metal rod is creating the sparks, and it appears to have lifted up his front bogie.
- Thin wires are used along with the cranes to lift James back on the rails.
- When Thomas and James return to Tidmouth the puffing noise continues after they stop.
[edit] Deleted Scenes
- Thomas leaves the yard after his driver tells him about the breakdown train.
- Thomas arrives at the field while pushing the breakdown train in an alternate shot.
