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Thomas The Tank Engine & Friends: Thomas In Trouble (Part 2)

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There is a Quarry at the end of Thomas' Branch Line, and he has to take the trucks to and from it. One day a new Policeman starts work and tells Thomas off because he has no cowcatchers and sideplates. It turns out this is the Law, so the Fat Controller will have to build them for Thomas. Thomas says he will look like a tram. But rather than give Thomas a tram overhaul, a much better idea has come into the Fat Controller's mind... 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)

When The Fat Contoller goes to the phone, we hear someone speaking, of course it was really fast. However, when the shot is slowed down, we can hear that the Fat Controller was really listening in on the next scene with the policeman, Thomas, the driver, and himself! edit »
This is the first time we see a telephone conversation in the series. edit »
There are freeze shots of the Fat Controller saying "That's a good engine." and "No indeed, we cannot aloud that." edit »
Before Toby comes on the screen near the end after frightening the policeman, look at the track he's on. It sort of wobbles. edit »
When the Fat Controller is talking to the policeman, the brim of his top hat has paint chips in it. edit »

A painting of a GNR Stirling 4-2-2 steam engine can be seen when the Butler is telling the Fat Controller that he is wanted on the telephone. edit »
Appearances by Thomas with Annie & Clarabel, Toby with Henrietta, and the Fat Controller. edit »
First appearance of the Fat Controller's Butler. edit »
First and only appearance of the bad tempered Policeman. edit »
Cameo by James. edit »

The Fat Controller: That's a good engine! I see you've brought your coach, Henrietta.
Toby: You don't mind, do you, Sir? The stationmaster wanted to use her as a henhouse, and that would never do.
The Fat Controller: No, indeed! We couldn't allow that. edit »
Policeman: Disgraceful! I didn't sleep a wink last night. It was so quiet. And now, engines come whistling suddenly behind me!
Thomas: I'm sorry, sir. I only said "good morning". edit »
Policeman: Engines going on public roads must have their wheels covered and a cowcatcher in front to protect people and animals from being dragged under the wheels if they stray onto the line. (directly to Thomas) You haven't, so you are dangerous!
Driver: Rubbish! We've been along here hundreds of times and never had an accident!
Policeman: That makes it worse.
(he writes "Regular Law Breaker" in his notebook as Thomas exits) edit »
The Fat Controller: Dangerous to the public indeed! We'll see about that!
Policeman: The law is the law, and we can't change it.
The Fat Controller: I'm sorry, Driver. It's no use arguing with policemen. We will have to make those cowcatcher things for Thomas, I suppose.
Thomas: Everyone will laugh, Sir! They'll say I look like a tram!
The Fat Controller: Well done, Thomas! Why didn't I think of it before?! We need a tram engine! edit »
Butler: Excuse me, Sir. You are wanted on the telephone.
The Fat Controller: Bother that telephone!
(he answers the telephone)
The Fat Controller: (to Lady Hatt) I'm sorry, my dear. Thomas is in trouble with the police, and I must go at once! edit »

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Thomas In Trouble (Part 2)
The Bottom Line: "Conclusion"
Thomas is in trouble with a policeman, and there is only one solution without him getting cowcatchers. ...Continue »
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Thomas In Trouble (Part 2)
The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Thomas, you have a right to remain silent! ...Continue »
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Thomas In Trouble (Part 2)
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Thomas In Trouble (Part 2)
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Thomas, Toby, and a Policeman. ...Continue »
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Thomas In Trouble (Part 2)
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
Well, this is another episode that can make you laugh, or so. Great thing in the series to let Toby scare off the Policeman. He was a bad guy. ...Continue »
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