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Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: Edward & Gordon

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Edward is feeling sad, as all the other engines are bigger and younger than him. But when Gordon gets stuck whilst pulling trucks up a hill, it's Edward to the rescue. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Rev. W. Awdry

Director:: David Mitton

Stars:: Ringo Starr (U.K. Narrator and U.S. Narrator); George Carlin (U.S. Narrator)

Goof: As Edward goes over the bridge before Maron Station, a strange black thing can be seen on the left. edit »
This is the first of many times in which Edward pushes Gordon up Gordon's Hill. edit »
First time Edward's theme is heard. edit »
First time the "Rescue" theme is played. edit »
This is the first time in which Gordon is seen pulling trucks. What starts as a rather rare occurrence becomes quite a more common thing in later seasons. edit »

Appearances by Edward, Gordon and the Troublesome Trucks. edit »
In the Railway Series by Reverend W. Awdry, this was the first story. edit »
Edward is a medium sized mixed-traffic engine just like James (who isn't introduced yet), except he's blue, like Thomas and Gordon. edit »
The Troublesome Trucks are properly introduced in this episode. edit »
The American episode title is "Edward Helps Out". edit »

Gordon's Driver: You're not trying.
Gordon: I can't do it! The noisy trucks hold an engine back so!
(Edward's Driver comes up to him.)
Edward's Driver: We've come to push.
Gordon: No use at all!
Edward's Driver: You wait and see. edit »
Troublesome Trucks: OH!! Whatever is happening?! edit »
Gordon: A goods train, a goods train, a goods train! The shame of it, the shame of it! Ooh, the shame of it! edit »
Edward: I'm going out again tomorrow. What do you think of that? edit »
Gordon: You watch me, little Edward, as I rush through with the Express. That'll be a splendid sight for you. edit »

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PercytheGreen
member since: Dec 21, 2007
Edward & Gordon
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
Edward arrives to the Island of Sodor. ...Continue »
09/20/08 05:10am | report abuse
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benandcal
member since: Sep 9, 2008
Edward & Gordon
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
This episode is brilliant, and is one of my favourites ...Continue »
09/09/08 12:39am | report abuse
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BoCo_D2
member since: Aug 18, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "Pilot episode"
Great pilot episode! ...Continue »
08/19/08 08:31am | report abuse
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tai_will
member since: Oct 4, 2007
Edward & Gordon
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
A #2 engine that is my favorite old engine!! ...Continue »
06/04/08 05:45pm | report abuse
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bman123555
member since: Apr 17, 2008
Edward & Gordon
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
a very good epesode ( 9.7 ) ...Continue »
05/03/08 12:02pm | report abuse