I love the introduction of this episode as our favorite blue engine Thomas is happily puffing along his branchline with his season 3 theme playing. Personally, I can truly empathize with Thomas in this episode. There are splendid sights on Thomas branchline such as the watermill. I'd wave to Thomas until he's out of sight if I were one of the children in the episode. Also, I don't think Percy should've gave Thomas the thought of Sir Topham Hatt replacing him if he was late. Percy may have been teasing Thomas but I still wouldn't the thoughts of replacement into Thomas' funnel if I were Percy. Luckily, Sir Topham Hatt was nowhere to be seen the next morning. Everyone should know that Sir Topham Hatt would never replace any of his engines, especially our favorite blue engine Thomas. Also, Thomas had a valid reason for being late. He was helping children to their ๐ก's since the school ๐ broke down. He was late to Knapford Station thar evening as Percy said. Luckily, Thomas didn't get in trouble with Sir Topham Hatt and I don't think Sir Topham Hatt should be cross with him given the situation. However, a section of buckled rails caused Thomas to derail and poor Thomas had to shunt frieght cars in the yards while Bertie takes care of Thomas' passengers. Bertie's a good ๐ and I don't think Thomas should worry about the passengers liking Bertie better than him. I'm glad that Thomas' Branchline was soon repaired and that he gets to work with Bertie more. Thomas even said that he's glad to share his passengers with Bertie. Thomas is right, Bertie is a good friend indeed and so is Thomas himself.