The End Of Season/Series 4 The Snarkies

I figure we are about due to another round of Snarky awards. Let's start!

Best Old Man Of The Season

Duke

It was a hard choice with all the eligible old men on Sodor. But, I'll give it to Duke this season. It may be out of pity since he has pretty much becomes missing in action after this season. 

Biggest Asshole Of The Season

Bulstrode

There are many nasty characters on Sodor. But, Bulstrode was so mean and nasty we only see him once.

Biggest Mystery Of The Season

What happened to Smudger?

We do know that he was made into a generator. But, what happened when the mine closed? Is he buried in the ruins? Or is he just plain dead? Such burning questions.

Best Animal Act Of The Season

Champion

He scared Daisy and that is something to be cheered. He just did it so brilliantly. 

Best Stunt Of The Season

Skarloey

Just look at the grace and finesse that Skarloey has pulling in that station. That is perfection.

Most In Need Of Anger Management This Season 

Duncan

Everything angers Duncan. He really is in need of anger management classes. 

Best Scene Of The Season

Rusty and Stepney E.T.ing it

This is such a beautiful scene. Look at all the details put in it. 

Best Crash Of The Season

Thomas going over the hill

It had to be this one. I just love seeing Thomas fly over the hill and into a wall. There is just something about someone as cocky as him screwing up.

That's it for this season's snarky. It really hasn't been that much of a snarky season but, Season 5 is a good one. Join me Monday, as we dive into it. 

Season 4 Episode 16: Thomas and Stepney

I have expectations for this one. I am expecting Thomas to be a jerk. (Crosses fingers)

Thomas is an unusually cheery mood this day. He stops to speak with Percy for a moment. Thomas immediately goes into how wonderful his branch line is. And the look on Percy's face is priceless.

Oh please, scrap me!

Percy bursts Thomas' bubble with information of another branch line that is just as awesome. It just so happens to be Stepney's BlueBell Railway. And even better, Stepney may come visit The Fat Controller's engines.

This turns Thomas into a jealous rage. (YES!) 

Build it up, buttercup.

Meanwhile with Thomas' new enemy, Stepney, we find that he growing bored on his line. It is a little short for him. He speaks to Rusty about his problem. Rusty pops out the idea to tell his driver about it and heads off. Stepney does just that and the driver agrees. 

Later that night, his driver breaks the news that they have been invited to visit the North Western Railway.  

I hope the driver models his scarf.

The next day, they set off on the long ride to see the other engines. 

The build up of Stepney visiting is the word on the street with the other engines. They talk all about him making Thomas' jealously grow bigger. Thomas grumbles and heads off to fetch his coaches.

As soon as Thomas leaves, Stepney arrives through the junction and at Knapford. The engines all cheer for him. Total Hottie Edward mentions he should met Thomas. (I wonder if Edward was an evil streak in him like me?)

Stepney heads over to help Duck shunt some coaches for the day. 

Later that evening, Thomas arrives and totally snubs Stepney. And rushes to do his last train.

I think Duck was waiting for it too.

Shortly after Thomas to take his last train, the alarm sounds to stop all trains. A special is coming and they need Thomas shunted off so it can pass through. Thomas grows angry at this and gripes. 

And low and behold it's Stepney!

I love it!

Morning arrives and Thomas still has a bug in his ass over Stepney. His sits in a siding, complaining like a teenager who has their phone taken away. Stepney pulls up along side and apologizes. (Why are you apologizing? It is hilarious!)

Stepney then explains that a special passenger approached them right after Thomas had left. He demanded a special train and Duck gave it to him. (Yeah, I am pretty sure that is not how it works.) Stepney then pads Thomas' ego by telling him he was nervous. 

Aw, thank you. And one day you, little Stepney, can be one a million little boy's t-shirts.

So with that, Thomas and Stepney became frenemies. 

Season 4 Episode 15: Rusty To The Rescue

Introducing, the BlueBell Railway. Rusty loves to visit there. It is his version of Henry's forest. 

One day, Rusty is taking on water when Thomas passes by. Thomas points out that Rusty's driver looks worried. (Well, he works on Sodor and these engines are screw ups.) Rusty asks his driver, "What's his butt?"
The driver thinks the railway needs a new engine to help. 

And I have to poop!

Rusty pulls up to Douglas and Percy and questions "Where he can find another slave on Sodor?"

Douglas brings up the "Other Railway" where he found Oliver. He states he can not help since it is now diesel territory. This makes little Rusty determined to go on his own.

Um, I have a headache!

Rusty later tells his driver all about what they are going to do. The driver came back to the shed that night and informed Rusty. "His plan is a go per the manager." So, the two plan to go the following day because, screw work!

The next day, Rusty heads out. It takes so long to get to the other railway that it was night by the time he arrived. He creeps into the old scrapyard and immediately gets the willies. 

Thomas! He's dead!

Some diesels on the sidings, shout at Rusty. Rusty claims, he is an inspection engine and he wants to stamp their underwear. This works on the diesels and tricks them into giving away the location of one very lonely steam engine. 

I win!

Rusty goes on to find a little tank engine on a siding looking pitiful. His driver, who is very attached to this engine is huddled up inside the cab chilling out. (Is he homeless?)

But at least, he looks fierce!

Rusty sneaks up beside the engine and asks, "If he likes Bluebells?"

The engine answered he does. Rusty explains that he is there to bust him out.

The crew work to commence the rescuing. They fire up the new engine, Stepney and set off. 

Just like E.T.

When the two engines arrive back, a celebration is taking place. And for the first time, we see the BlueBell Railway's manager.

He reminds me of The Reverend from Dr. Quinn. But, I doubt most of you know that reference.

Stepney's driver remarks, "That you are one lucky son of a bitch, Stepney!" (And I am sure he is thrilled he is not sleeping in the cab anymore.)

Now a days, Stepney is enjoying his life on the BBR and no longer fearing his death by scraping. Well, until he was retired this year...

Aw, shit!

Season 4 Episode 11: Special Funnel

Ahoy winter time! Our boy, Peter Sam is creeping along the line. And he is still banged up from his wreck. His funnel is dangling in the wind. 

Peter Sam carries onward home where, the other engines make fun of his wonky funnel. (I personally think it is okay. Some people just hang a little to one side.) Peter Sam explains that his manager ordered him a new and improved one. He is just waiting for it to arrive.

Oh my gosh, is that Duke? I thought he disappeared again.

The weather turns for the worst. The wind is picking up and the rain is washing out the lines.  Rusty and the crew are working hard to clear the lines. He gets notice that they are needed, a bunch of branches has destroyed a bridge. The job takes a long to time complete. (Sometimes, these stories at some pointless subplot in them and it drives me crazy.)

And they all hope it doesn't turn into the viaduct again.

Finally, it is fixed and Peter Sam carefully takes his coaches over the bridge. Next he heads towards the tunnel. He comes out the other end only to find that he poked his funnel out with an icicle. 

Don't lie you did it with a BB gun.

Peter Sam heads off again without his funnel. The crew finds that without his funnel, Peter Sam is giving them the black lung with his smoke. They spot an old drain pipe on the side of the track and they rope it to his head. 

This just turned kinky.

Peter Sam arrives back to the sheds, where all the other engines begin to make fun of him. Sir Handel even turns into Justin Bieber and belts out a song about for us.

They continued teasing him for what seems like years, until his new funnel arrived. The Fat Controller presents to him the best funnel you'll ever see. 

What the....?

Peter Sam is skeptical of this funnel, it seems flat. The Fat Controller assures that if he waits and see, he'll find out it's a sport funnel.

Peter Sam goes on a run, trying out his new sports package. It works so well for him that all the other narrow gauge engines are super jelly of him. So jealous we end with Skaloey, Rhenesas, and Sir Handel looking butt hurt.

My lovely engine lumps.

Season 4 Episode 10: Rock N' Roll

Skarloey is in the best mood ever, one morning. He was tooting all over the line. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if he ran into singing bluebirds and butterflies. 

He comes to stop to talk to Rusty. Skarloey compliments Rusty on his awesome job of keeping the rails safe and smooth. Skarloey's and Rusty's bromace blossoms further with the nice words.

Let me tell you, about my best friend.

The two of them run down the line, discussing a spot near the station that is troublesome. Especially, for engines who like to rock n' roll. *cough* Duncan. 

Just then Duncan rocks in. He starts to yell at the two for talking about him. Rusty explains what he was saying abut the bad spot in the line. Duncan brushes it off as diesel talk and hurts poor little Rusty's feelings.

Cause I'm an asshole!

Duncan goes about to the yard and gathers his coaches. Of course, he does this roughly. He heads off to the station where James is waiting. James complains about him being late. So, Duncan blames it all on Rusty. This causes the two engines to discuss their racist issues with diesels. James even claims to have made a diesel pack his bags. Duncan takes this to heart.

You guys need some counseling for your racist issues.

Duncan goes along his line chanting, "Send Rusty packing!" As Duncan approaches the next station he begins to become cocky about nothing happening to him yet. His driver yells at him to slow down but, hey this is Sodor, Duncan derails.

Oh, like you didn't see that coming?

Meanwhile with Rusty, he hears the news and tells Skarloey he warned him. Rusty refuses to go and help him. (I don't blame him) But, Skarloey has a heart and urges Rusty to do it for the passengers. Rusty decides to go head off and help Duncan, for the passengers.

Rusty arrives to help. And being The Fat Controller's railway, once again the passengers had to get out and help put Duncan on the line. 

If I didn't know better, I would think Sodor was in Russia. 

After being put back in the line, Duncan was extra carefu. He remembered The Fat Controller, was going to cut off his funnel. 

That evening, Duncan has a heart to heart with Rusty. He apologizes and Rusty accepts. 

And the duo, RustCan was born!

Season 4 Episode 9: Home At Last

Skarloey is home from the works. While being unloaded, he meets Rusty and rather impressed by his pleasant personalty and untouchable charm.

I smell a bromace!

Meanwhile with poor Peter Sam, he is feeling rather low from his beating he took from the trucks. The Fat Controller arrives to order him to another day of shed rest. But, he does has a surprise for Peter Sam. And that perks him right up.

And what is his surprise? Well, it is Skarloey! (I would have requested Edward.) They fire up ol' Skarloey while he speaks with Peter Sam. Skarloey is purring like a kitten and is feeling as frisky as one too. 

Let's go pick up some cougars! Rawwr!

The two engines speak of an engine named Duncan, who hates Rusty. (What? How can you hate Rusty?!) Peter Sam goes on to explain that Duncan was brought in a spare after his accident. And that Duncan is a real asshole, who is a rock n' roller.

Asshole Express, coming through!

Skarloey's driver interrupts the town gossip with news that Duncan is stuck and the tunnel and they are needed to get him out. Skarloey gathers up the troupes and heads out.

Skarloey finds Duncan stuck in the halfway collapsed tunnel complaining about how horrible the railway is. Duncan's driver lets him have it about rock n' rolling in the tunnel.

I wish I had the job to run the miniature railway at the zoo.

The workers work at clearing the tunnel to get Duncan out. Once clear, Skarloey gave a helping push. The two head home, all the while with Duncan complaining about life. 

That evening, The Fat Controller came in to give Duncan a talking to. He crushes Duncan's secret dreams of being a pop star by telling him to cut out his rock n' rolling.  Then The Fat Controller, does the unthinkable, he threaten to cut off Duncan's funnel and career. (WTF!?)

Muhahaha! I'll cut off your penis!

The threat of having his "funnel" cut off was enough to scare Duncan so bad, that he behaved for a week. 

And this week's long distance dedication goes to, Duncan.

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.