Hank's old truck in this episode is a Ford Ranger. The new one he buys to replace the destroyed Ranger is a Ford F250.
The train stops too soon after it hits Hank's truck. A locomotive, to be able to pull the weight of itself and its cars, is moving fast enough so that in order to come to a full stop, it takes a good mile, at least, of track before the train will loose enough momentum to come to a halt. Remember driver's education training? How many car lengths for each 10 miles per hour you're going? The same principles of physics apply to the train, too.
(As Hank attempts to repair his truck on the rail crossing, Bobby plays around on the track, as a distant train horn can be heard. Bobby hums a bit, but then stops when he notices the rail vibrating) Hank: Stop making train noises. It's not funny. Bobby: But Dad, it's not me! I think there's a... (he is interrupted by crossing bells as the gates lower)
Bobby: I love this truck! Hank: Me too. But when we get back to the dealership, pretend you hate it.
Peggy: Hank, there's no reason to be ashamed of your crying. And yet, I am.
Bobby: I am walking home. Hank: Bobby, you got tired on the DRIVE over here.
Peggy: Just because it takes place on a rose farm does not mean it is a ladies' picture. Hank: Couldn't help.
(After the accident, the old truck is being towed away, and the train pulls out of the crossing.) Bobby: So that's what it sounds like when a train hits a truck? (looks at the smashed truck) It was a little more "trucky" than I would've thought considering how much train there was.
Hank: Hey, Dale. Think you can give me a ride to the Auto Zone? I'll just break down and get a new carburetor. Dale: And so it begins.
Dale: Hank loves that truck, and we're the ones that are gonna suffer. We will now be known as "rides to the Auto Zone" and "those chumps who push my truck." Bill: Well, you can't blame Hank for not giving up on his truck. He loves it, and when you love something you hold on to it and hope it never lets go. Dale: I've had my van for ten years. First sign of weakness, I'll shoot her myself.
This episode was nominated for the 2001 Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour).
The writer of this episode was nominated for the 2001 Annie Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement for Writing in an Animated Television Production.
Tagline: "To The Flowers of Time!" - Bobby
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