Season 2 Episode 15: Better Late Then Never

Workmen were mending the viaduct, which was making life of Sodor pretty miserable for the engines. Like most construction projects they last forever. The Fat Controller, did not want to shut down his railway while it is being worked on. Which made repairs take even longer then forever. 

Just another 40 years...

The engines must be careful when crossing the viaduct. Even if it means being late. 

Thomas is being impatient at the junction while waiting for his connections. He thinks that Henry and James are just goofing off on the viaduct. 

Henry points out the truth. If they hurried the viaduct could collapse. Then his passengers will be gone. I find this hilarious. I worked for an airline for years. Thomas is just like those passengers who can't understand a mechanical delay on an airplane. Plane broken= Possible death

Thomas really doesn't care. He just states he wouldn't be late.

What do you mean there is weather in Denver, it is find here is Sodor?

Bertie was also impatient but probably not as rudely. His schedule ran so he would arrive after Thomas. This would meant his passengers would have little wait. With Thomas late, this was not true.

Thomas rolls on in. Bertie remarks about him being late. 

Not so fun the other way round, is it?

One day, James is running United Airlines out of Denver late. James for once is very polite when he arrives at Thomas' station. But good ol' Thomas chews him out. Before James could say anything else, Thomas smugly pulls away.

Thomas arrives at a crossing, there is Bertie. His radiator is ka-put. Thomas inquires about this. Bertie states the driver says it is no use, he is dying. He has one last request before he goes. Bertie asks Thomas to take his passengers. Thomas agrees and promises to get help at the next station.

Oh the agony!

Thomas heads down the line again. Seeing Bertie on the roadside dying made Thomas much more cheerful. I knew he was evil! 

Turns out Bertie was not dying because, when he had miraculous recovery he came to thank and apologize to Thomas about nagging him. 

But Thomas never apologizes to Henry or James....