Season 4 Episode 8: Trucks

Harold the snob, is out looking for tourists who are injured in the mountains. He is just about to head home when a tiny diesel catches his eyes. He stops and introduces himself. The diesel states that he is, Rusty and The Fat Controller sent for him. 

The two then break it up. Rusty heads off to The Top Station.

Does Rusty come off as a girl to anyone else?

Peter Sam and Sir Handel have been waiting for Rusty arrive. And of course, Sir Handel is in his mood. He begins to bump trucks about. Oh and guess what? The trucks want revenge on him.

Gordon puffs up next to Sir Handel. He tells Sir Handel to play hooky so, he doesn't have to shunt truck. Sir Handel loves this idea. 

The next morning, he does just that. No one had the time to bust him so, Peter Sam again takes on extra work for him. 

James did it better.

Peter Sam takes off with some of Sir Handel's coaches for the day. While Rusty follows with the rest. 

At the station, Peter Sam drops off his coaches. He then hitches to the back of Rusty's train. 

They head off to drop their load off. There they have their trucks filled with rocks, they are filled with rocks on top of a slope. The trucks are then sent down.

Sometimes, it is just easier to post the picture.

Peter Sam is at the bottom waiting for his trucks. The trucks who are as colored blind as me, think it is Sir Handel down at the bottom and begin their revenge.

They headed down the mountain as fast as they could. The empty trucks tried to shout out that they were mistaken. But, it was too late. The chains snap and the loaded carts go flying. 

Peter Sam sat at the bottom with his eyes shut, waiting for his faith. 

Or he is sneezing.

And holy My Little Pony, truck go flying everywhere. Peter Sam is covered with debris. 

Luckily, Rusty was close by. He worked at clearing the wreckage. 

Asshat trucks!

Once Peter Sam was free, he was in horrible shape. Poor Peter Sam, limps home. (Why is it, that the good engines always seem to have wrecks?)

At the shed, Sir Handel apologizes. Peter Sam, rightfully so, was still angry at him. 

Let it all out Peter Sam.

As he always does, The Fat Controller came out of no where. He commands that Sir Handel now has to take on Peter Sam's work as well as his own. 

Meanwhile with Rusty, he was beginning to head home when he meets up with Harold again. They congratulate each other on being awesome and they both head their separate ways. 

Oh Harold, you annoy me.

Season 3 Episode 26: Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure

Our story starts with the introduction of a town deep in the heart of Sodor. It is December and Christmas is near. Thomas promises the villagers they will receive their letters and gifts from him soon. 

And Jane Slicker is getting the present of not having to deal with a jag off on Youtube anymore. Yahoo!

A week later the snow starts falling. Sodor is snowed in. Working was difficult for the engines. They were getting stuck and had to plow everywhere. (I live in Montana, this is life.) 

Thomas and Percy are setting up for their post trains. Thomas mentions that he is so full with Christmas goodness that he will have take an extra truck to the village. Percy gets all bummed that Thomas is not leaving any work for him.

Just then the plans change, Thomas' driver drops the bomb that Thomas is to work at the big station and Percy will take the post train. 

That's a butt hurt face if I ever saw one.

Percy heads down the line with the train. On his way, he is stopped by the fog man with a red light. (Hookers!) Nope, it wasn't hookers. The village is snowed in. He orders Percy to leave his trucks in the siding and get help.

Likely story...

Percy heads to the airfield, to get Harold. Harold is all over the emergency. It must have made him feel wanted and needed. After all, he is kind of a prick.

Before Percy can gather anymore help, Thomas comes up with Terence and the works train. He commands Percy to follow him.

Percy is a people pleaser.

They reach the village where Harold has already arrived. He was dropping food down to the people. Terence meanwhile, was plowing away.  

Yeah he is a little bit dangerous.

The work was done and the village people were please. They call Thomas and Percy the best Santa Clauses ever! Percy was confused about who Santa Claus was even though, he met him last season. (Yep, Percy is starting his downward spiral of dumbness for sure now.)

Thomas sends Percy back to get his post train from the siding. 

It only gets worst from here.

Toby arrives with Henrietta filled with drinks. The villagers drink all night until Toby is the only engine left who was not in his shed. 

The villagers load up Henrietta with gifts and themselves before Toby leaves. They were planning a surprise for the engines.

There better be a Christmas puppy in there.

Toby arrives late, to find everyone is sleeping. He had no idea what the villagers were planning. 

When the engines woke up, they were surprised that the village people had painted and decorated their shed. They even had gifts! (Really, they didn't wake up anyone, kill them, or at least make them goofy with paint flumes?) 

I take that back, they do look high.

And with that we finish season 3.

Season 3 Episode 18: All At Sea

Duck and Percy are having a great time working at the harbor. One morning, the two stop to admire some sail boats. Duck mentions that he has a dream of sailing the ocean blue. Percy immediately shuts him down and reminds him that he is made of iron will sink. 

Then I will dream of being a scuba diver.

Snobby Harold arrives between the two conversing.  Harold lands on a helicopter pad in the bay this blocks Duck's and Percy's view of the boats. Harold explains that it is the regatta and he is looking for drowning models of people in distress. He flies beyond the horizon doing his duties. This blows the two engines' minds that there is a beyond. 

Just around the river bend...

The news of the great beyond sticks with Duck all through the day. He rambles to the point he drives Percy up a wall. 

Just then an alarm sounds. The driver informs Duck that a man has hurt his hand. They are going to meet up with Harold and take him to the hospital. They head off.

Harold lands on the platform and transfers over the man to Duck. Harold snobbishly remarks he must stay at sea.

I think something happened to his face too.

Duck heads off with the injured man. At the station, Duck drops off the man and transfers him to Bertie. Bertie remarks on how splendid Duck looked flying down the line. (Never mind that injured guy. Let's chit chat.)

Ducks feels beautiful and decides engines are better on the rails. He is feeling like hot stuff now. He heads back to the key. 

That night, Percy and Duck stay late to admire the view. Duck spots a shooting star. Percy crushes Duck again by pointing out it is just Harold. Harold drops something down to Duck.

Duck's driver catches it. It is a flag from Harold. On it says, "Well Done Duck."

Well done duck!

Duck still wonders what is the great beyond but, he knows his pace. He will forever be a pawn on The Fat Slave Driver's railway. 

Shoehorned Thomas.

Season 3 Episode 12: Thomas, Percy and the Post Train

Night time has fallen on Sodor. Every engine is asleep accept for a couple chosen ones. Thomas and Percy besides working during the day, pull the post trains. (Damn The Fat Controller, works them like slaves.)

One night, Percy is waiting impatiently at the station for Henry with the mainline train. He was behind schedule. Henry explains he was running late due to the boat from the mainline being late. (Yeah right, Henry. You were off hugging trees. Don't lie.)

Percy's driver decides to head out. He would really like to sleep sometime. 

And there was a naked man on the line!

By the time Percy finishes his run, the sun is up. Percy doesn't mind, it is Egg McMuffin time. He arrives at the station near the airport. And of course, snobby Harold arrives. 

I make the same face when I see Harold.

Harold lands just long enough to call Percy out of date and slow. Percy who was tired, doesn't even try to explain.

Percy heads back to the shed to get some shut eye. Duck cheeps, "Good morning, Percy. You're up early."

Percy explains just how wrong Duck is. Percy then sleep backs into the shed and rests.

Give me my Egg McMuffin and coffee. 

That evening, Percy's driver decides to get an early start. Thomas is waiting at the station with some bad news. The post person raised a fit over the mail being late. He is blaming The Fat Controller and his engines for the delay instead of the boat. They must worker harder then ever before.

It sucks being an engine.

The engines were about to leave when once again, snobby Harold arrives. Harold spreads the rumor that the mail train is going to the garbage. It is going to become air mail. Thomas just whatevers it.

That is a lot of mail for helicopter. Weight and balance, anyone?

The two head off making their deliveries. They hustled and bustled all night. Things were falling into place for them.

Thomas stops at a station and see a man shivering and cold. The man had missed his train. Thomas' driver decides to take him. 

Is it me or does the Station Master's head look wonky?

The next afternoon arrives, Percy pulls up and see Harold. Percy picks on Harold, who fully deserves it. He finds out that the wind is too crazy and he has been grounded. 

His wings have been clipped.

Later that night, The Fat Controller has a letter. He shows it to Thomas and Percy. It is from the shivering passenger the night before. (See, the mail is not slow on Sodor.) He has changed his mind on how awful the post train is. Thomas and Percy beam with pride. 

Thank goodness, I am not loosing that paycheck.

Season 3 Episode 2: Percy's Promise

It is now summer time on Sodor. Seasons move very quickly there. The narrator explains that summer is tourist season. 

We find Thomas running children down the line near the coast. Thomas meets Percy at a station. Percy has some trucks for the harbor. Percy has child envy and wants to be able to take children instead of trucks. Thomas explains they are Sunday School children and by god, Percy can take them home. 

Where's Trevor?

Later that day, Percy runs into snobby Harold. Harold tells Percy he can not talk because he is on high alert due to weather. Percy tells off Harold in a tangent about being rail bound and he is able to go anywhere. He then steams off.

Percy then encounters Total Hottie Edward at his station. Edward is worried about the weather. (His old body is probably feeling it.) 

Percy states, "A  promise is a promise. And by the power of fruit salad, he'll deliver those children."

If my tender breaks, it means snow.

Tea time and it is pouring. Percy gather's Thomas' coaches and heads out with the kiddos. 

Percy struggles in the rain. Percy is unable to see where he is going. The river near the track is starting to swell. Percy runs down the track and right into flooded section of track.

Oh swizzle stick!

The water starts to put out his fire. The crew goes to the brake van and pleads for the guard to give up his floor boards. He gives in and they head out with the wood. Percy's fire was soon lit again.

The Fat Controller still doesn't give them a raise.

 Harold arrives, much to Percy's embarrassment. Harold drops something on his head. It's hot drinks. It would be better if it was alcohol but, nah this a children's show. Harold buzzed away.

Helicopter poop!

Percy starts up again, although struggling. His steam did not want to keep up but, he kept going. He arrived at the station exhausted. But, he kept his promise.

Thanks a lot, Thomas!

Thomas congratulates him. Harold flies in with the slave driver himself, The Fat Controller. The Fat Controller states that Harold told him he did a great job. And that Percy is a great submarine. 

Turd helicopter.

Season 2 Episode 26: Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree

It is Dec 23 on the Island of Sodor. The engines are expecting a lot of children and The Fat Controller has his knickers in a bunch to have a great Carol Party. 

The Fat Controller commissions Thomas to gather the Christmas Tree. Thomas pleads to be able to sing carols this year again. The Fat Controller isn't sure if he wants to give Thomas that pleasure. He just gives the old, "We'll see" excuse.

Maybe if you being me back, Mrs. Claus....

Thomas collected the tree with no problem. But, we all know that can not last. On the way back, Thomas runs straight into a slow drift. 

Daaaaaaaammnit!

Thomas begins to panic about being late and The Fat Controller relying on him. Thomas tried to get out but, doing so causes more snow to fall on him.

The other engines, back in civilization where beginning to get angry over Thomas being late.  The Fat Controller interrupts saying that we assume Thomas is stuck or drinking egg nog. Donald and Douglas set off to rescue Thomas.

Spot the stolen faces.

The twins find a huge drift. The snow pile starts to scream, "Help!" One must assume it's Thomas. Donald and Douglas work to free Thomas.

Thomas had it coming.

Once out, the trio sets off to finish the trip. It was night time when they arrived. The Fat Controller and the other engines are waiting for them. The Fat Controller rewards the engines with letting them sing carols.

At the big station, everyone was gathered.

Even Diesel... that grinch.

The Fat Controller starts to MC it from behind a golden podium. He is interrupted by Harold hoovering above him. He brought Santa Claus. Show off!

I'm Harold and I need attention. 

And we end with, Happy Christmas everyone!

Tomorrow I will be handing out awards for The Best Of Season 2.

Season 2 Episode 10: The Runaway

Thomas apparently has not been vaccinated because, he is ill. The Fat Controller, is going to have Edward take him to the works. 

Is Edward ill too? My Baby! 

The Fat Controller then has a talk with Duck. he wants Duck to help Percy and Toby in Thomas' place. Duck is so happy his eyes spaz out.

Duck makes great friends with Toby and Bertie. while he is working. He even meets Terence. Ducks is so happy to met the Tractor that his eyes really spaz out.

I wonder if something is going to go down? Duck has Thomas' and Percy's derp eyes.

Terence warns Duck to take care of Thomas couches or feel the wrath of Thomas. But, Duck being ever the gentle engine is wonderful with Annie and Clarabel. 

Thomas recovers from the Ebola or whatever he had and returns. Annie and Clarabel, tell Thomas about how wonderful Duck was. And Thomas, feeling so great forgets that he is a very jealous fellow.

Thomas was not as well as he first thought. They soon find that his brakes were left very stiff. Thomas seemed to have a hard on. This causes Thomas to over shoot platforms. It was very hard to perform correctly. Thomas found his performance most embarrassing. 

In and Out

After some very sexual wording of events, Thomas' crew gets the hang of it. But, as luck would have it Thomas fireman catches Jungle Diarrhea and becomes sick one day. A relief man comes in to take his place. 

I shouldn't have ate that green eggs and ham.

Thomas' crew and the station master wait on the platform for Henry to show with their connections. But oopsie, the fireman forgot about Thomas' hand brake. Oh the chaos, that will follow!

Thomas sits at the platform carefree. As Henry arrives, Thomas starts to loose his hard on and rolls off. Thomas tried to stop and whistle but, he was helpless without his crew. The crew and passengers stand at the platform picking their butts watching as Thomas heads for disaster.

Where's Michael Jackson and his popcorn?

Thomas flies down the line. Alarms were set across the line to stop the run run run runaway. But, who is going to help Thomas? Well, it is Harold. The Inspector had a plan. 

Thomas is beginning to wear out. As he approaches the next station, Harold lands. The Inspector bails out and like a cat on catnip jumps on board Thomas at the platform. And gives Thomas a hard on. 

Hard on!

Thomas finally stops. The Inspector insists that this will never happen again. And Thomas why why why why why wonders, why this was his fault?

My little runway. Run run run run runaway....

Season 2 Episode 9: Percy & Harold

We start with Percy working his butt off at the new harbor for the slave driver, The Fat Controller. Poor little Percy has been pulling stone for the workers. Sometimes, it so heavy that old man, Toby has to help. Such elder abuse! 

Percy stops and speaks with Thomas. They talk about how well Percy has been slaving away for The Fat Controller. While speaking, Percy hears airplanes zooming over head. But the loudest of all, is a helicopter. Percy as most engines (people), finds the helicopter stupid and annoying. 

I say chap, I can see your bald spot from here.

One day, Percy stops at the airfield to talk to this monster. The helicopter introduces himself as Harold. Percy admires Harold's nice strong beefy arms. Harold explains that they help him hoover while tracking cars in high speed chases. Then Harold throws some real shade, by calling railways out of date. Harold then flies away to some victory music.

Oh no, he didn't!

Percy heads to the quarry and tells Toby all about stuck up Harold. Percy is determined to show Harold that he is not slow an out of date. Still ticked, Percy grabs his trucks and heads off.

On the tracks, Percy and his crew hear Harold's annoying buzzing above them. Percy's driver whispers that this is there chance to show up Harold. 

Percy's driver is wearing some thick eyeliner today.

Percy starts to make a run for it as fast as he can down the tracks. He must show Harold that he can race him. 

Percy's driver says exclaims, "Well, I'll be a ding dong dang!" I just really liked that line.

Harold was ahead of them at this point. Percy puts his all into it and chugs along with speed. The trucks start whining but, Percy is having a blast. Soon, Harold was along their side.

I really like this shot.

Percy starts to pull ahead. Percy's fireman goes into overdrive. He doesn't care if he drops dead. He is going to shovel that coal. 

A signal warns them that the wharf is near. Percy has to slow. Percy is sure they have lost there little race. The fireman climbs on his roof.

Not as good as stage as Edward's cab.

He spots Harold. The fireman nearly pees his pants because they won. So, what is a fireman suppose to do when on the cab of his engine? Well as Edward's fireman has taught us, is to sing. 

The fireman serenades Percy. Percy just rolls with it.

Well this is awkward.