Thomas Stories: The Ultimate Crossover Edition

Thomas Stories: The Ultimate Crossover Edition is a crossover series starring various characters of TV shows and real life celebrities as the characters of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends. Only Episodes from Seasons 1-7 will be allowed in this format. No episodes from Seasons 8-present allowed.

Major Trivia

 * The characters will be portrayed as engines as opposed to being humans, sea creatures, imaginary friends and mammals in their own shows and will be painted the same colors as their usual attires or appearances, but they will have the same whistle sounds as their engine egos on the Island Of Sodor.
 * The Drivers, Firemen, Signalmen and other human characters will also be portrayed by other characters and celebrities (unless, in the case of certain characters, they will remain in their original role.)
 * The Narrators (Ringo Starr, George Carlin, Alec Baldwin, Michael Angelis and Michael Brandon) will be present, but the characters will speak with their original voices.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Timmy is a tank engine who lives at a big station on the Island of Sodor. He's a cheeky little engine with six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler and a short stumpy dome. He also has a silly pink hat and a rather big tooth.
 * Timmy: Hey!
 * (Timmy pulls into the station with coaches where Ed could be seen)
 * Ringo: He's a fussy little engine too. Always pulling coaches about ready for the big engines to take on long journeys. (Ed pulls out with a train) And when trains come in, (in unison, Timmy pulls backwards into the station with coaches) he pulls the empty coaches away so that the big engines can go and rest. Timmy thinks no engine works as hard as he does. (in unison, Ed and Eddy puff by with trains) He loves playing tricks on them (in unison, Timmy puffed by pushing a freight car) including Homer, the biggest and proudest engine of all. (in unison, a shot of Homer looking proud and important was shown). Timmy likes to tease Homer with his whistle. (in unison, a shot of Timmy's whistle was shown blowing steam and making Thomas' whistle sound)
 * Timmy: Wake up, ya' lazy bum! Why don't you work hard and get some exercise like me!?
 * Ringo: One day, after pulling the big express, Homer had arrived back in the siding very tired. He was just going to sleep when Timmy came up in his cheeky way.
 * Timmy: Hey! Lazy bum! Up and at 'em! Get to work! (in unison, Homer wakes up exclaiming "What the-?!") [sing-song] You'll never catch me!!!!
 * Ringo: And off he ran laughing. Instead of going to sleep again, Homer thought how he could get back at Timmy.
 * Homer: Why, that little-!
 * Ringo: One morning, Timmy wouldn't wake up. His driver, Bubbles couldn't make him start. His fire went out and there was not enough steam. It was nearly time for the express, people were waiting but the coaches weren't ready.
 * *scene cuts to Timmy puffing out of his shed*
 * Ringo: At last Timmy started.
 * Timmy (in a tired, moaning way): *moans* Bubbles, I want to go back to sleep, why did you light my fire? *moans*
 * Bubbles: We need to work, Timmykins.
 * Ringo: said Bubbles. Timmy fussed into the station where Homer was waiting.
 * Homer: Where were you boy?! Get my coaches ready, twerp!
 * Timmy: Aaaah, SHADDUP!!!!
 * Ringo: Timmy said rudely. Bubbles was horrified.
 * Bubbles: *loud horrified gasp* Timmykins, behave yourself!
 * Timmy: *groans* Sorry, Bubbles.
 * Ringo: groaned Timmy. Homer began making his plan to teach Timmy a lesson for teasing him, almost before the coaches had stopped moving, *Homer backs onto his train* Homer reversed quickly and was coupled to the train.
 * Homer: C'mon, c'mon! Get in, I gotta go! *blows his whistle*
 * Ringo: he whistled. Timmy always pushes behind the big trains to help them start, but he was always uncoupled first. This time, Homer started so quickly, they forgot to uncouple Timmy! Homer's chance had come.
 * Homer: USA! USA!
 * Ringo: Puffed Homer to the coaches. The train was going faster and faster, too fast for Timmy. He wanted to stop, but he couldn't!
 * Timmy: *screams* Stop before I hurl!!!!
 * Ringo: cried Timmy.
 * Homer: *laughs* Enjoying the ride, shrimp?!
 * Ringo: laughed Homer.
 * Moe: You show him, Homer!
 * Lenny (in unison): There's no escapin', Turner!
 * Carl (in unison): You go, Homer!
 * Ringo: Laughed the coaches. Poor Timmy was going faster than he had ever gone before. He was out of breath and his wheels hurt him, but he had to go on.
 * Timmy: I ain't ever gonna be the same engine again!
 * Ringo: He thought sadly.
 * Timmy: My wheels'll have no use!
 * Ringo: At last, they stopped at a station. Timmy was uncoupled and he felt very silly and exhausted. Next, he went onto a turntable thinking about everyone laughing at him. And then he ran onto a siding, out of the way.
 * Homer: (laughing) Well, well, well, mini Timmy.
 * Ringo: Chuckled Homer.
 * Homer: Ya know what I put up with now?!
 * Ringo: Poor Timmy couldn't answer. He had no breath. He just puffed slowly away to rest and had a long, long drink.
 * Timmy: Guess teasing Homer ain't what being useful's about.
 * Ringo: Timmy thought to himself. And he puffed slowly home.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of Season 1
 * This episode introduces Timmy, his driver, Bubbles, Homer, his express coaches, Lenny, Carl and Moe, Ed (not yet named) and Eddy (not yet named) to the series.
 * Vince McMahon (playing Sir Topham Hatt) cameos, but he is not properly introduced until "Come Out, Ed!".

Quotes

 * Ringo: One day, Edd was in the shed where he lived with the other engines. They were all bigger than Edd and boasted about it.
 * Homer: Lisa's not gonna choose you again.
 * Ringo: Said Homer
 * Homer: She'll want a strong engine like her old man!
 * Ringo: But Lisa felt sorry for Edd.
 * Lisa: You poor, poor engine. Would you like to come out today?
 * Edd: Oh, yes! Bless you, bless you, Lisa!
 * Ringo: Said Edd. So she lit his fire, made lots of steam and Edd puffed away.
 * (Edd leaves the shed)
 * Ringo: The other engines were very cross about being left behind.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Edd played till there were no more freight cars, then he stopped to rest. Presently, he heard a whistle. *Homer blows his whistle* Homer was very cross. Instead of nice shining coaches, he was pulling a very dirty freight train.
 * Homer: *loud groan* Why do I have to do all the dirty work?! It's wrong! SO WRONG! Why did Mr. McMahon give me this dirty work?!
 * Ringo: He grumbled.
 * Homer: Or maybe I could be something like a donut delivery train. Mmmm...donuts.... *drools*
 * Ringo: Edd laughed and went to find some more freight cars. Then there was trouble.
 * Stationmaster: Homer can't get up the hill! Will you take Edd and push him please?
 * Edd: Right-O!
 * Ringo: They found Homer halfway up and very cross. Marge spoke to him SEVERELY.
 * Marge: What's wrong with you, Homey?! You're not trying!
 * Homer: It's no use, Marge!
 * Ringo: said Homer.
 * Homer: The loudmouthed freight cars hold me back!
 * Ringo: Lisa came up.
 * Lisa: Me and Edd have arrived to your assist.
 * Ringo: said Lisa.
 * Homer: WHAT?! How could that runt push me up this stupid hill?
 * Ringo: said Homer.
 * Lisa: Just you wait. Edd'll show you!
 * Ringo: replied Lisa. They brought the train back to the bottom of the hill.
 * Edd: *couples up to the brakevan* I'm ready when you are Homer!
 * Ringo: Called Edd.
 * Homer: Ah, pretend you're any good!
 * Ringo: Grumbled Homer. They pulled and pushed as hard as they could.
 * Homer (while straining): I can't do it! UNGH! Can you push any harder other than being a wimp?!
 * Ringo: Groaned Homer.
 * Edd (in a straining way): A little encouragement would really be appreciated!!!!
 * Ringo: Puffed Edd. Edd pushed and puffed, and puffed and pushed as hard As he could. And almost before he realized it, Homer found himself at the top of the hill.
 * Homer: I did it! WHOO-HOO!!!! USA! USA!
 * Ringo: He said proudly.
 * Edd: (in unison): PANT! PANT!
 * Ringo: He forgot all about kind Edd. And didn't say "thank you".
 * Edd (out of breath): So...tired...!
 * Ringo: Edd was far out of breath and far behind. But he was happy because he had been so helpful. At the next station, he found that Lisa was very pleased with him. Lisa gave him a nice long drink.
 * Edd: The gall of your father, Lisa.
 * Lisa: Ah, don't listen to my dad, Edd. Dad's known for his quirks, stupidity, doubtful, and belligerent behavior. I adore you dearly no matter what your strength is. And by the way, I'll get my paintwork going tomorrow, and give you a fresh coat of paint of orange and blue. Then you will be the most intellectual and intelligent engine in the shed.
 * Edd: Oh, bless you Lisa! *episode ends*

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Edd, his driver, Lisa Simpson and Homer's driver, Marge Simpson to the series.

Quotes

 * Ringo: The engine's name is Ed. His driver, Sid the Sloth argued with him, but he would not move.
 * Ed: The evil rain will make me melt like the butter monster in "The Breakfast that ate Man!"
 * Ringo: He said.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Then along came Vince McMahon, a person who left the WWE wrestling company to become the superintendent in charge of all the engines on the Island Of Sodor.
 * Vince McMahon: We're gonna pull your butt out if you're gonna keep acting this way, Ed. I ain't jokin' with ya, Monobrow.
 * Ringo: But Ed only blew steam at him. *Ed hisses steam at McMahon* Everyone pulled except Mr McMahon.
 * Vince McMahon: I'd help,
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Vince McMahon: But my doctor says pulling's bad for a symptom I recently caught.
 * Ringo: But still, Ed stayed in the tunnel. Then they tried pushing from the other end. Mr. McMahon said,
 * Vince McMahon: On your mark, get set...push!
 * Ringo: But he didn't help.
 * Vince McMahon: I forgot to mention, my doctor said pushing is also bad for my unhealthy condition!
 * Ringo: He said. They pushed and pushed and pushed. But still, Ed stayed in the tunnel.

Quote 3

 * Ringo: Timmy pushed and puffed, and puffed as hard as ever he could. But still Ed stayed in the tunnel.
 * Timmy: C'mon, Lumpy! MOVE!!!! *grunts and groans*
 * Ed: *grunts* NO!!!! *grunts*
 * Timmy: *groans and pants* The passengers are gonna give bad reviews to their friends about the railway! *stops* (in a tired way) You need to stop this crud, Monobrow.... *pants*
 * Ringo: Eventually, even Mr. McMahon gave up.
 * Vince McMahon: Like John Cena, I didn't wanna give up, but sadly I have to because you are acting as stubborn as a mule. As your punishment we're gonna remove your rails and leave you here until you learn to cope the best you can with the rain.
 * Ringo: So they took up the old rails and built a brick wall in front of Ed so that the other engines wouldn't bump into him. All Ed could do was to watch the trains rushing through the other tunnel. He was very sad because he thought no one would ever see his lovely green paint with red stripes again. As time went on, Edd and Homer would often pass by. Edd would say,
 * Edd: Salutations, Ed!
 * Ringo: And Homer would say,
 * Homer: (laughs) You're stuck!
 * Ringo: Poor Ed had no steam to answer, his fire had gone out. Soot and dirt from the tunnel had spoiled his lovely green paint and red stripes anyway. How long do you think Ed will stay in the tunnel before he overcomes his fear of the rain and then decides to journey out again?
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Ed, his driver Sid The Sloth (Ice Age) and Vince McMahon are properly introduced to the series in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Homer always pulled the big express. He was proud of being the only engine strong enough to do so. It was full of important people. Like Mr. McMahon. And Homer was seeing how fast he could go.
 * Homer: Woo-hoo! I'm king of the world!
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Moe, Lenny and Carl: Homer, Homer, he's our guy! Down the tracks, you'll see him fly!
 * Ringo: Sang the coaches. In a minute, Homer could see the tunnel where Ed stood bricked up and lonely.
 * Ed: *sobs* It is not fair. Where's the skinny penguin to let me out?! The evil rain has stopped.
 * Ringo: But Ed didn't know how to ask.
 * Homer (to Moe, Lenny and Carl): Guys, watch me scare Ed.
 * Ringo: Said Homer. He was almost there when.
 * (Steam blows in Marge's face)
 * Marge (in unison): WHOA!
 * Ringo: And there was proud Homer going slower and slower. In a cloud of steam. Marge stopped the train.
 * Homer: What just happened?!
 * Ringo: Asked Homer.
 * Homer: I don't feel like king of the world.
 * Marge: You burst your safety valves, Homie.
 * Ringo: Said Marge.
 * Marge: You can't pull the train anymore.
 * Homer: D'oh!
 * Ringo: Said Homer.
 * Homer: And I was having the most glorious day of my life! And now Ed's laughing at me!
 * (Scene goes to Ed laughing goofy)
 * Homer (in unison to Ed laughing): *growls* Why you big--!
 * Ringo: Everyone came to see Homer.
 * Vince McMahon: *annoyed sigh*
 * Ringo: Said Mr. McMahon.


 * Vince McMahon: You big engines cause nothing but trouble for me! Send for another engine immediately!

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Edd was the only engine left.
 * Edd: Indeed I must assist!
 * Ringo: He said. *Edd puffs to the coaches*
 * Homer: *scoffs* Yeah, right! Edd can't push that heavy train! He's a wimp! *in unison, Edd couples up to the coaches*
 * Edd: *strains and groans as he tries to push the coaches*
 * Ringo: Kind Edd puffed and pushed. And pushed and puffed, but he couldn't move the heavy coaches.
 * Edd: Oh, dear...
 * Homer: (laughing) I told you he couldn't do it!!!!
 * Ringo: Laughed Homer.
 * Homer: He couldn't push them OR Ed together if he tried!
 * Vince McMahon: Homer, you've given me a brilliant idea!
 * Ringo: Said Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince McMahon: I'll ask Ed if he can try.
 * Homer: D'oh!!!!
 * Vince McMahon: Ed, I hope you realize your mistake and you'll do work no matter what the weather. But right now, you're our only hope. Will you help Edd pull Homer's coaches?
 * Ringo: He asked.
 * Ed: Private do-not-enter is ready for duty, Mr. Skinny Penguin!
 * Ringo: Said Ed.

Quote 3

 * Edd: I feel it! I feel the adrenaline, baby!!!!
 * Ed: I love babies, Double-D!!! Coochie coochie coo!!!!
 * Ringo: Whistled Edd and Ed.
 * Moe, Lenny and Carl: Ed, Edd! They're the best! They're the Eds that beat the rest!
 * Ringo: Sang the coaches. Everyone was excited. Vince McMahon leaned out of the window to wave at Edd and Ed. But the train was going so fast, that his tie flew off into a field. Where a goat ate it for tea.
 * Chompy: *baas and then chomped on Vince McMahon's tie*
 * Vince McMahon: My tie!!!!

Trivia

 * Chompy the Goat (from the Fairly Odd Parents) makes his only appearance in the series as the goat that eats Vince McMahon's tie in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Timmy the Tank Engine was grumbling to the other engines.
 * Timmy: I'm always wasting my valuable time getting coaches for you guys to pull around the island!
 * Ringo: The other engines laughed.
 * (In unison, Ed and Edd snickered)
 * Timmy: Darn it! How come I never pull any passenger trains?!!!!
 * Homer: Your patience is bland at best.
 * Ringo: Homer said.
 * Homer: You ain't ready to pull coaches with the big boys!
 * Timmy: That's a bunch of crud!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Just wait and see!
 * Ringo: One night, he and Ed were alone. Ed was ill. The men worked hard, but he didn't get better.
 * Ed: My tummy feels all sad inside!
 * Timmy (to himself): Oh man. That's rough.
 * Ringo: He felt just as bad next morning.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Then he came to a signal at danger.
 * Timmy: Crud!
 * Ringo: He thought.
 * Timmy: The stupid signal means I need to stop. And when I was having the time of my life. What a lousy time and place for a signal.
 * Ringo: He blew an angry,
 * Timmy (angry): Peep! peep!
 * Ringo: On his whistle. The signalman ran up.
 * Crocker: Turner!
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Crocker: What in blazes are you doing here?!!!
 * Timmy: I'm pulling a train, duh!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: What's it look like?!
 * Crocker: Like your coaches were turned invisible by...FAIRY GODPARENTS!!!! *in unison has a spaz attack*
 * Ringo: Timmy looked back.
 * Timmy: Oh, double crud!
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Timmy: I should have realized they weren't coupled to me!
 * Crocker: A likely story, Turner.
 * Ringo: Said Mr. Crocker.
 * Crocker: I'm watching you...
 * (Crocker walks away)
 * Ringo: Poor Timmy was so sad, he nearly cried.
 * Bubbles: Don't worry, sweetie.
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: Let's just go back and I'll couple the coaches to you!

Quote 3

 * Ringo: Afterwards, the other engines laughed at Timmy and said...
 * Eddy: Oh, look! It's Twerper!
 * Ed: Ooh! Ooh! The choo-choo who stranded his passengers AND carriages?!
 * Ringo: But Timmy had already learned not to make the same mistake again.
 * Timmy: *groanful sigh* I'm never gonna hear the end of this one.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Mr. Crocker makes his only appearance in the series as the Signalman in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Timmy The Tank Engine wouldn't stop being a nuisance. Night after night, he kept the other engines awake.
 * Timmy: I'm tired of wastin' time of shunting stupid coaches! I wanna see the world for the very first time!
 * Ringo: The other engines took no notice for Timmy was a little engine with a long tongue. *scene fades into Edd pulling into the sheds that night* But one night, Edd came to the sheds. He was a kind little engine and felt sorry for Timmy.
 * Edd: I've got some cars to take home tomorrow, would you like to relieve me while I shunt coaches for the bigger locomotives?
 * Timmy: Boo-yah!
 * Ringo: said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I'm in!

Quote 2

 * Timmy: YAHOO!!!! WATCH ME FLY!!!!!
 * Ringo: He whistled as he rushed through Ed's tunnel.
 * Timmy: USA! USA!
 * Ringo: whistled Timmy, pretending to be like Homer, but the cars grew crosser and crosser.
 * Timmy (as he puffed up Homer's hill): *in unison, blows his whistle* What was I worried about? These cars ain't bad!!!!
 * Bubbles: Steady, Timmykins.
 * Ringo: warned Bubbles.

Quote 3

 * Timmy: We're stopping, Bubsy!
 * Ringo: cried Timmy.
 * Freight Cars: No! No! No!
 * Ringo: answered the cars, bumping into each other.
 * Cars: Go on! Go on!
 * Ringo: Before Bubbles could stop them, they had pushed Timmy down the hill, and were rattling and laughing behind him. (in unison, Timmy screams "YAAAH!!!" as he was pushed down the hill, and Bubbles screams as well) Poor Timmy tried hard to stop them from making him go too fast.
 * Timmy: Stop pushing me or I'll hurl!!!
 * Ringo: He hissed. But the cars took no notice.
 * Cars: Go on! Go on!
 * Ringo: They giggled in their silly way.
 * Timmy: Oh, no! The station! I'm gonna die!
 * Ringo: He cried. He rattled straight through, and swerved into the goods yard. Timmy shut his eyes.
 * Timmy (with his eyes shut): Is it over yet?! Tell me when it's over, Bubbles! *stops at the buffers*
 * Ringo: When he opened his eyes, he saw he had stopped just in front of the buffers. There watching him was Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Timmy? What are you doing here?
 * Ringo: He asked.
 * Timmy: I took Double-D's cars for him.
 * Ringo: Timmy answered.
 * Vince: What was your big hurry?
 * Timmy: I wasn't hurrying. These cars pushed me too hard!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Vince: Timmy, it seems to me you have a lot to learn before you're ready with freight cars. After a few weeks of shunting, you'll be just as experienced with them as Edd. Then I'll be proud to call you a Really Useful Engine.
 * (In unison to the last sentence, Timmy started backing away from the siding.)
 * (Timmy continues as the ending theme was heard)
 * (Episode Ends)

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Every day, Vince McMahon came to the station to catch his train.
 * Vince: Good afternoon.
 * Ringo: He always said to Timmy.
 * Vince: Timmy, keep in mind that you don't let the cars pull any stunts on you. Remember, you have an important job as an assistant engine in the yard.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Suddenly, he heard en engine whistling....
 * Eddy (while whistling): Help, Ed!!!! DOUBLE-D!!!!
 * Ringo: (in unison, Eddy screamed) A freight train came rushing through much too fast. The engine was Eddy, and he was frightened. His brake-blocks were on fire.
 * Eddy: UNCLE!!!! UNCLE!!!!
 * Ringo: screamed Eddy.
 * Freight Cars: ON! ON!
 * Ringo: Laughed the freight cars. Still screaming, (in unison Eddy was screaming "MOMMY!!!!") poor Eddy disappeared!
 * Timmy: Grrrr...I'd like to give those cars A PIECE OF MIND!!!!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy the Tank Engine. Soon came the alarm.
 * Yard Manager: Eddy is off the line! The breakdown train! Quickly!
 * Ringo: Timmy was coupled on and off they went. Timmy worked his hardest.
 * Timmy: Speed it up, will ya?!
 * Ringo: He puffed. He wasn't pretending to be like Homer. He really meant it.
 * Timmy: Those stupid cars!! Wait'll I get there!!!
 * Bubbles: Don't forget about Eddy, sweetie.
 * Timmy: Right.
 * Ringo: Eddy's driver, Nazz was feeling him all over to see that he was hurt.
 * Nazz: Poor Eddy. Don't sweat it, dude.
 * Ringo: She said.
 * Nazz: It was those wooden brakes that totally didn't suit you.
 * Eddy: Yeah, yeah. How about a massage?
 * Nazz: HMPH!
 * Eddy: What?
 * (Timmy arrives at the scene with the breakdown train)
 * Ringo: Timmy pushed the breakdown train alongside. Then he pulled away the unhurt freight cars.
 * Cars: Oh dear! Oh dear!
 * Ringo: They groaned.
 * Timmy: Oh yeah! You should have seen this coming!
 * Ringo: Puffed Timmy. He was hard at work puffing backwards and forwards all afternoon.
 * Timmy: Yeah! Take this!!! And maybe you'll regret all your pranking!!
 * Ringo: He told the freight cars. And they answered.
 * Cars: Yes it will. Yes it will.
 * Eddy: Hey! What about me?!!
 * Ringo: They left the broken cars. Then with two cranes, they put Eddy back on the rails.
 * Eddy: Careful, will ya? I bruise like a banana.
 * (The crane slowly lifted and placed Eddy back on the track)
 * Ringo: He tried to move, but he couldn't. So Timmy helped him back to the shed.
 * (Timmy buffers up to Eddy and takes him back to the sheds.)
 * Ringo: Vince McMahon was waiting anxiously for them.
 * (Timmy blows his whistle)
 * Vince: Timmy,
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Vince: I heard all about what you did today and you've made me very proud! And I'm proud enough to say, you're a really useful engine. Eddy, you'll get proper brakes and a new coat of paint.
 * Eddy: Sweet!
 * Vince: And Timmy, you'll get a branchline of your very own to run.
 * Timmy: Aw, sweet! Thanks so much!
 * Ringo: Whistled Timmy. Now Timmy is as happy as can be. He has a branchline and two coaches called Cosmo and Wanda. He puffs proudly backwards and forwards with them all day.
 * Cosmo: Wheeee! Faster!
 * Wanda: I'm train-sick.
 * Cosmo: I'm Cosmo!
 * Ringo: He is never lonely. Edd and Ed stop by often and tell him the news.
 * Ed: Hey, have you seen "Attack of the Zombie Brain-Munchers?"
 * Ringo: Homer is always in a hurry, but never forgets to say...
 * Homer: Whoo-hoo!
 * Ringo: And Timmy always whistles...
 * Timmy: Yahoo!
 * Ringo: In return.
 * (Timmy blows his whistle as the episode ended)

Trivia

 * Eddy is properly introduced to the series in this episode.
 * Eddy's driver, Nazz and Timmy's coaches, Cosmo and Wanda are introduced to the series in this episode as well.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Eddy was enjoying his life on the Island of Sodor, but he still had a lot to learn.
 * Vince: Eddy, you're a special mixed traffic engine.
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You can easily pull coaches or freight cars very well, but it's important to learn from your mistakes in order to be an experienced engine!
 * Ringo: Eddy knew what Vince McMahon meant. He could well remember that dreadful accident on his first day.
 * Edd: Eddy! You be careful with the coaches now.
 * Ringo: Said kind little Edd.
 * Edd: They aren't fond of getting bumped!
 * Ringo: Everyone came to admire Eddy.
 * Eddy: I'll show them the kind of train I'm made of. From here on out, it'll be nothing but smooth sailing.
 * Ringo: He thought and suddenly let off steam.
 * Eddy: Woooo-hoo-hoo-hoo!!!!
 * Ringo: A shower of water fell on Vince McMahon's nice new tie.
 * Vince: (groan) Why did it have to happen on a day of a new one?!
 * Ringo: Just then the conductor blew his whistle and Eddy thought they had better go.
 * Eddy: Pick it up, Sockhead!!
 * Ringo: He puffed to Edd.
 * Edd: Please, Eddy. You mustn't push.
 * Ringo: The coaches were grumbling too.
 * Coaches: Don't go so fast! Don't go so fast!
 * Ringo: But Eddy didn't listen.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Next day, he spoke severely to Eddy.
 * Vince: If your attitude doesn't change, Mr. McRich, I'll have you painted to look like a clown since you can't take work seriously!!!
 * Ringo: Eddy didn't like that at all. He was very rough with the coaches.
 * Eddy: Come on, you coaches, move it!!!
 * Ringo: He puffed.
 * Eddy: I don't see that Simpson guy fetching his own coaches. And all he is is white and blue!!!!

Quote 3

 * Eddy: C'mon! my nose runs faster!
 * Ringo: roared Eddy.
 * Coaches: You're going too fast! You're going too fast!
 * Ringo: Replied the coaches. Eddy ignored them and tried to go faster. But the coaches wouldn't let him.
 * Coaches: We are going to stop!
 * Ringo: They said.
 * Coaches: We're going to stop!
 * Eddy: *screeches to a halt* Hey! What's the big idea?!
 * Ringo: shouted Eddy.
 * Nazz: I don't know. Your brakes are on. Must be a leak. Not cool, you banged your coaches enough to make a hole in one of these hook things.
 * Eddy: Oh, great! We're hooped!
 * Nazz: No problem. I can fix it with pages from one of my magazines and a leather shoelace.
 * Ringo: Replied Nazz.
 * Eddy: Where ya gonna get a leather shoelace anyway?!
 * Ringo: Asked Eddy.
 * Nazz: Chill out, dude. I'll see if the passengers have any.
 * (Eddy looks and spots someone)
 * Nazz: Excuse me, sir,
 * Ringo: Said Nazz to a smartly-dressed squid.
 * Nazz: I was wondering if you'd help with our problem here. If you don't mind giving me your leather laces.
 * Squilliam: Certainly not!
 * Ringo: Said the squid.
 * Squilliam: These are rare laces made from the finest fiber material. I refuse to let them touch such low-class coaches.
 * Eddy: Why you-!
 * Nazz: That's not fair!
 * Ringo: Said Nazz.
 * Nazz: That means our train's stuck here until another train comes by!
 * Ringo: The passengers all said what a bad railway it was. Then they told the squid how bad he was instead. Everyone was very cross. At last he handed his laces over.
 * Squilliam: (un-amused sigh) Fine. I always get MY way at my social club anyway.
 * Ringo: Nazz tied a pad of her magazine pages tightly around the hole in the brake-pipe. And Eddy was able to pull the train. But he was a sadder and wiser Eddy and took care never to bump coaches again.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This marks Squilliam Fancyson's only appearance as the fancy-dressed man.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Eddy had not been out to push coaches or freight cars in the yard for several days. He was feeling miserable.
 * Eddy: Ah, who cares?!!
 * Ringo: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: My life's wrecked! McMacho or whatever his name'll only let me out to scrap me! Why'd those coaches have to break anyway?! I didn't bump 'em THAT much!
 * Ringo: At last, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Eddy, I see you must be sorry.
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Vince: And I know you're trying to be the most splendid engine there is. But because of your recent incident, people have been talking bad about my railway's service and that displeases me! I'll let you out if you promise to redeem yourself and not make the same mistake twice!
 * Eddy: I'll do anything! Anything! I swear! Just don't scrap me!
 * Ringo: Said Eddy.
 * Vince: Just what I wanted to hear! Persistence is the key! Now, hurry off. I have freight cars being arranged for you!
 * Ringo: Eddy was delighted and puffed away.
 * Timmy: Here are your cars, Eddy.
 * Ringo: said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Have ya prepared any bootlaces with ya?
 * Ringo: And he ran off laughing.
 * Cars: Oh, no!
 * Ringo: cried the cars.
 * Cars: We want a proper engine, not an angry monster!
 * Ringo: Eddy didn't care and started as soon the conductor was ready.
 * Eddy: C'mon! C'mon! Move it ya lil saps! I'll show you who's an "angry monster"!
 * Ringo: he puffed.
 * Cars: WE WON'T!!!! WE WON'T!!!!
 * Ringo: screamed the freight cars, but Eddy didn't care, he just pulled the screeching cars sternly out of the station.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: They reached their station safely and Eddy was resting in the yard when Edd pulled up.
 * Edd: Salutations, Eddy!
 * Ringo: He whistled. Then, Eddy saw Vince McMahon.
 * Eddy: Oh, man...What's he gonna tell me?!
 * Ringo: He asked himself. But Vince McMahon was smiling.
 * Vince: I was on board Edd's train and saw the whole thing!
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Vince: You showed those cars what it means to behave! And for that, I'll never let your paint scheme be changed!
 * Eddy: Sweet!
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Ringo: One night, Ed and Homer were alone with Eddy. Although Vince McMahon was beginning to think well of him, whenever a chance came, the other engines would talk of nothing but bootlaces.
 * Ed: Remember the squid's shoelace saved your buttocks, Eddy?!
 * Homer (in unison): [laughs] You needed help from a shoelace!
 * Ringo: They would tease. Eddy tried to get back by talking about Ed who got shut up in a tunnel and Homer who got stuck on a hill. But they wouldn't listen.
 * Homer: You talk too big for someone your size, little Eddy.
 * Ringo: Said Homer.
 * Homer: A mighty engine like me actually has things to talk about. Only an engine as strong and big as myself can pull express trains! Unless I'm there, they need two to pull 'em! Think about that! I've pulled expresses a long time now and never once have I lost my way! Hmmm...it's as if I know the right way by instinct!

Quote 2

 * Homer: Woo-hoo! Look at me go!
 * Ringo: He said. And the coaches glided after him.
 * Homer: U.S.A! U.S.A! So long, Eddy! See ya here tomorrow!
 * Ringo: Eddy watched the train disappear and then went back to work. He pushed some freight cars into their proper sidings and went to fetch the coaches for another train. Eddy had just brought the coaches to the platform and he heard a mournful noise. There was Homer trying to sneak into the station without being noticed.
 * Eddy: Well, look who decided to show up back here? It's tomorrow? So soon?
 * Ringo: Homer didn't answer. He just let off steam feebly.
 * Eddy: Face it, Homeboy, you failed!
 * Ringo: Said Eddy.
 * Homer: PFFT! Never! I couldn't find my way! Marge had to put me on another track and drive me all the way back here! Lousy lost way...
 * Eddy: Shoulda, coulda, woulda. If you had used some of that ink-stains or whatever it's called.
 * Ringo: Said Eddy. Meanwhile, all the passengers hurried to the ticket window.
 * Passengers: We want out money back!
 * Ringo: They shouted.

Quote 3

 * Vince: Homer's unable to make it all the way.
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Vince: Can I count on you to pull the express, Eddy?
 * Eddy: Just watch me! You'll see!
 * Ringo: So Eddy was coupled on and everyone got in.
 * Vince: I expect your best effort, Mr. McRich!
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Timmy the Tank Engine is very proud of his branchline. He thinks it is the most important part of the whole railway. His two coaches, Cosmo and Wanda agree with him. Cosmo could only take passengers, but Wanda can take passengers, luggage and the conductor! They are both old and need new paint, but Timmy loves them very much. As they run backwards and forwards along the line, they sing songs to each other. When Timmy starts from a station he says,
 * Timmy: C'mon guys! We're gonna be late!
 * Ringo: And Cosmo and Wanda would say,
 * Cosmo: But we're hooked up to you! We're already coming!
 * Wanda: Oh, Cosmo-!
 * Ringo: They don't mind what Timmy says to them, because they know he is trying to please Vince McMahon. And they know too, if Timmy is cross, he's not cross with them. *Timmy stops at the station* One day, they had to wait for Ed's train. Which made Timmy VERY cross.


 * Timmy: Ed is such a slowpoke! How can I be on time if Lumpy's always late as usual?! Doesn't he realize how much Mr. McMahon's depending on me?!
 * Ringo: Timmy whistled impatiently. *in unison, Timmy blew on his whistle* They waited and waited. *Ed finally shows up* At last, Ed came.
 * Ed: *blows on his whistle and stops* *groans*
 * Timmy: Where were you, Monobrow?!
 * Ed: It wasn't my fault, Timmy! My belly-tank told me it was bottomless gravy day at the water towers! Bad belly-tank! Baaaad!!!
 * Timmy: That's a bunch of crud!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Wake up and smell the real world for once!

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Guys! Come on! Come on!
 * Ringo: Puffed Timmy. But Wanda didn't want to come.
 * Wanda (hysterically): We gotta go back! Conductor Neptune's not with us!
 * Ringo: She sobbed. Cosmo tried to tell Timmy what had happened.
 * Cosmo: Timmy! Wanda's trying to say something!
 * Ringo: But he was hurrying and wouldn't listen. Cosmo and Wanda tried to put on their brakes, but they couldn't without the conductor.
 * Cosmo and Wanda: Timmy! The conductor! Timmy! CONDUCTOR NEPTUNE!
 * Ringo: They cried. But Timmy didn't stop until he came to a signal.
 * Timmy(sarcastically): Oh, this is just great!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Why's that signal stoppin' us?!
 * Bubbles: Gee, I wish I knew.
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: King Conductor Neptune, as he prefers to be called, will let us know.
 * Ringo: They waited and waited, but Neptune didn't come.
 * Timmy: Peep! Peep! Peep! Hello?! Where IS he?!!
 * Ringo: Whistled Timmy.
 * (In unison, a shot of Timmy's whistle being blown was shown.)
 * Cosmo: He's lost! We'll never see him again!!!!
 * Ringo: Cried Cosmo.
 * Wanda: Cosmo, you idiot! He's not lost, he was just left back at the station!
 * Ringo: Wanda corrected.
 * Wanda: I just hope he'll go easy on us.

Trivia

 * King Neptune (from the Spongebob Squarepants episode, Neptune's Spatula) makes his first out of two appearances (the other being "Bart's Promise") in this episode.

Quotes

 * Ringo: When Timmy puffed along his branchline, he always looked forward to something special...the sight of the river. As he rumbled over the bridge, he would see people fishing. Timmy often wanted to stay and watch, but Bubbles said...
 * Bubbles: I'm sorry, Timmykins! Mr. McMahon wouldn't like us running late!
 * Ringo: Every time, he met another engine, he would say,
 * Timmy: Man, would I love to go fishing someday!
 * Ringo: But they all have the same answer...
 * Eddy: What are you nuts?! Trains can't fish!
 * Timmy: Hah! Just wait and see, Skipper!
 * Ringo: Thought Timmy. One day, he stopped as usual to take in water at the station by the river.
 * Timmy: Out of order?! Dead-Gummit! I'm thirsty!
 * Bubbles: It's ok, Timmykins.
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles
 * Bubbles: We'll get you a nice drink of water from the river.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Steam was hissing from his boiler in an alarming way.
 * Bubbles: *screams* There's too much steam!!!!! It's so hooott...!
 * Ringo: cried Bubbles.
 * Timmy: UGH! It feels like I have shrimp puffs in my boiler!
 * Ringo: cried Timmy.
 * Bubbles: I'm gonna try and get you to the repair yard so that they can help you feel better, sweetie.
 * Ringo: said Bubbles, sweetly.
 * Timmy: *upset stomach groan* The pain.... THE PAIN!!!!! Why can't trains throw up for once?!!!! WHY?!!!! *loud painful groan*
 * Ringo: hissed Timmy.

Quote 3

 * Vince McMahon: Don't you worry, Timmy.
 * Ringo: said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: We'll soon get you back to work.
 * Ringo: The Professor climbed aboard Timmy and looked in his tank. Then he climbed down.
 * Professor Utonium: Excuse me, Mr. McMahon? Since I am bewildered of what's in that tank, please look inside and tell me what you encounter.
 * Vince: Let me see.
 * Ringo: said Vince McMahon. He climbed the ladder, looked in Timmy's tank and nearly fell off in surprise.
 * Vince: Professor,
 * Ringo: he said.
 * Vince: I think the solution to the problem in this tank is FISH.
 * Timmy: *loud horrified gasp*
 * Professor Utonium: *gasps* Bubbles, how on earth did those fish make their way into Timmy's tank?!
 * Bubbles: Me and Timmy must've fished them out with our bucket by accident. *sad gasps* I was only giving my Timmy Bear a drink. *cries* (in a crying way) The water tower was out of order!
 * Ringo: cried Bubbles.
 * Vince: *hugs Bubbles to sooth her* Awwww... I know it ain't your fault. People make mistakes.
 * Timmy: I can't believe Eddy was right for once and I didn't heed what he said. *painful groan*
 * Vince: Just calm down, Timmy. We'll fish them out for you. Fish don't suit you and me and the Professor must get them out before you get any worse.
 * Bubbles: Can I help you guys fish them out of my poor Timmypie?
 * Vince: Of course, Bubbles. Somehow, I'm holding an extra rod but you can have it if you like.
 * Bubbles: Yay!
 * Ringo: So Bubbles, Vince McMahon, and the Professor took turns fishing in Timmy's tank, while Vince and the Professor were teaching Bubbles how to do it. The Professor and Vince even held Bubbles to catch her fall if she fell.
 * Bubbles (catching her very first fish): OOO! OOO! This is a fighty one! *catches fish and grunts* I-I-I think I caught one!
 * Vince: Great job! Roll it up, Bubble Bass Master!
 * Bubbles: *rolls up the fish* *grunts* (in a groaning way) I-I-I think I've caught him!
 * Vince: and it seems you did! Congratulations, Bubbles! You caught your first fish!
 * Bubbles: Right out of Timmy's tank?! (excitedly) HOORAY! I'm so proud! I helped my honey and that's definitely my dinner tonight, Mr. McMahon! *cheers* I can't wait to have it!
 * Vince: Don't you worry, Bubbles. We're having a picnic supper later to satisfy ourselves. Climb down quickly and I'll take that fish of the hook for you. *Bubbles climbs down and he takes fish of her hook and throws it into a pail next to the ladder.
 * Ringo: When they caught all the fish, they had a lovely picnic supper of Fish N' Chips.
 * Bubbles (after she took her last bite of fish): Oh my, I feel sorry for eating the cute little fish, but from now on, I'll never eat fish again.... well, for a while at least--*belches* excuse me. *giggles*
 * Ringo: giggled Bubbles, and climbed aboard Timmy.
 * Vince (after he ate): Mmmm... that was a great meal.
 * Ringo: said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: But fish don't suit you, Timmy. So next time, use another water tower if one's out of order.
 * Timmy: *comfortable sigh* I will.
 * Ringo: said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Trains can't fish, it ain't comfortable.
 * (story ends)

Trivia

 * Professor Utonium makes his first of four appearances in the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Later, Timmy saw the tractor close by.
 * Martin: Greetings, fellow locomotive! My name's Martin. I'm currently busy plowing this field.
 * Timmy: My name's Timmy and I'm busy pulling my coaches. What kind of wheels are those?!
 * Martin: Your very observation is incorrect. They're called caterpillar treads. They allow me to go anywhere as opposed to your much-needed railroad tracks.
 * Timmy: Pah! I never wanted to go anywhere anyway.
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I'll stick to my tracks, thank you very much.

Quote 2

 * Bubbles: I'm sorry, Timmy Bear, you have to wear your snowplow to make the trip properly through the snow!
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles.
 * Timmy: Hah! Snow?! How hard can it be to penetrate it?! I'll run right through plow or now plow!
 * Ringo: The snowplow was heavy, uncomfortable and made Timmy cross. He shook it. And he banged it. And when they got back, it was so damaged that Bubbles had to take it off.
 * Bubbles: You're a big, naughty stinker!
 * (in unison, Timmy's shed doors close by themselves)
 * Ringo: She said to Timmy.

Quote 3

 * Ringo: He rushed into a tunnel, thinking how clever he was, but there was trouble ahead.
 * (Timmy blows his whistle rapidly while screaming as he ran into the snowbank.)
 * Timmy: *Spits out snow* *coughs* Augh!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I'm stuck!
 * Ringo: And he was
 * Bubbles: Puff yourself out, Sweetie!
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles. Timmy tried, but his wheels spun and he couldn't move. The conductor went for help while everyone else tried to dig the snow away. But as fast as they dug, more snow fell until Timmy was nearly buried.
 * Timmy: Oh man! I'm gonna be stuck here until this stupid snow melts! And I'm gonna freeze my buffers off! Jeepers, I'm such a foolish engine.
 * Ringo: And Timmy began to cry.
 * (Timmy sniffles as tears rolled down his cheeks.)
 * (Bubbles does the same in unison.)
 * Ringo: At last a bus came to rescue the passengers. And then...who should come to Timmy's rescue? But Martin!
 * Martin: I'll happily have you extracted from the snowbank!
 * Timmy: Snow sure doesn't worry or stop that brainiac.
 * Wanda: Thank you so much, Martin!
 * Cosmo: Bye, Timmy!
 * Ringo: He pulled the empty coaches away,
 * Ringo: Then went back for Timmy. Timmy's wheels were clear, but still spun when he tried to move. Martin tugged and slipped and slipped and tugged. And at last, dragged Timmy clear of the snow ready for the journey home.
 * (Martin backs out through the tunnel.)
 * (Then Timmy went back through the tunnel while blowing his whistle.)
 * Timmy: Martin! You saved my buffers!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I'm sorry I was so hard on you.
 * Bubbles: I hope you'll learn more sense, Timmy.
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles.
 * Timmy: Well, I'll try!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy. And he puffed slowly away.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Martin and Milhouse to the series, but Milhouse isn't named until next episode.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Timmy was waiting at a junction when a bus arrived.
 * Timmy: Hi.
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Who are you?
 * Milhouse (nervously): Uh...I'm Milhouse. W-who are you?
 * Timmy: I'm Timmy! And I run this very branchline.
 * Milhouse: Timmy? Oh, yeah! You're the one that got stuck in the snow. I rescued your passengers while my friend, Martin rescued you from the snow! I'm actually here to help with your passengers today! I guess you weren't getting your passengers delivered fast enough? *chuckles*
 * Timmy: Not getting my passengers delivered fast enough?!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I can go 10 times faster than you.
 * Milhouse: Oh, yeah? I can go 50 times as fast as you!
 * Ringo: Said Milhouse.
 * Timmy: I can go 100 times faster than you!
 * Ringo: Huffed Timmy.
 * Milhouse: If you're so sure. Then...uh...W-why don't you race me to see?!!
 * Ringo: Said Milhouse.
 * Timmy: You're on!
 * Ringo: Bubbles, Kirk and the stationmaster agreed to the race going ahead. The stationmaster said...
 * Stationmaster: Are you ready? Go!
 * (Milhouse speeds out of the station.)
 * Ringo: Timmy never could go fast at first. And Milhouse drew in front.
 * (in unison, Timmy puffed out after Milhouse)
 * Cosmo: Giddyup, Timmy! Giddyup!
 * Wanda (in unison): We're rooting for you, Sport!
 * Ringo: Called Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Timmy: Hah! You haven't seen anything yet! Wait'll I next see Milhouse!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Cosmo: But he's way ahead of you!
 * Wanda: Oh, hush, Cosmo!
 * Ringo: They wailed. But Timmy didn't mind a bit. He remembered the level crossing. There was Milhouse fuming at the gates while they sailed gaily through.
 * Timmy: See ya, four-eyed dork!
 * Ringo: Called Timmy.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Oh crud! Oh crud!
 * Ringo: Groaned Timmy.
 * Bubbles: There, there, sweetie.
 * Ringo: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: I know we'll beat Milhouse soon!
 * Cosmo: Yeah! What she said!
 * Wanda: Don't give up, sport!
 * Ringo: Added Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Timmy: I'll win this race. I'll win this race!
 * Ringo: Panted Timmy.
 * Timmy: Oh man! Not another station!!!
 * Ringo: Then he heard Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: Uh, see ya, Timmy! You're way too tired to go on. I'd call it a day myself, but I got a busy schedule ahead! Bye! (leaves as he honks his horn)
 * Timmy: Oh, double crud!
 * Ringo: Thought Timmy.
 * Timmy: We lost!
 * Ringo: But he felt better after a drink. The signal dropped.
 * Timmy: Woo-hoo! That's much better! Let's go!
 * Ringo: Huffed Timmy.

Quote 3

 * Timmy: Woo-hoo! I did it! WE did it!
 * Ringo: Panted Timmy.
 * Cosmo: Hooray!!! You the bomb!
 * Wanda: That's our Timmy!
 * Ringo: Cheered Cosmo and Wanda as they whooshed into the last station. Everyone was there to celebrate Timmy's victory. But they gave Milhouse a big welcome too.
 * Milhouse: Hey, Timmy. Just wanted to say it was fun racing ya!
 * Ringo: Said Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: But next time...I'LL be the one to win! You'll see!
 * Ringo: They now keep each other very busy. They often talk about their race. But Milhouse's passengers don't like being bounced like peas in a frying pan. And Vince McMahon has warned Timmy not to race at dangerous speeds. So although, between you and me, they would like to have another race. I don't think they ever will. Do you?
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * Milhouse is properly introduced in this episode.
 * Kirk Van Houten, Milhouse's driver/father is also introduced to the series in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Homer: You never get the memo, mini little Timmy. We tender engines are very important to the world. But to shunt our own coaches and go onto those filthy sidings, it's... it's... D'OH! It ain't fair to us. *Timmy and Homer puff away with their trains*
 * Ringo: Timmy chuckled and went off with Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Wanda (while leaving with Timmy): Geez, what a big blue jerk!
 * Homer: *loud groan* THIS IS JUST WRONG!!!!
 * Ringo: hissed Homer as he ran backwards to the turntable.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Hello, Homeboy!
 * Ringo: said Timmy:
 * Timmy: Is it opposite day? No wonder you're going backwards like us tank engines *laughs*
 * Ringo: Homer said nothing. (Eddy passes by with his train) Even Eddy laughed when he saw him.
 * Homer (Timmy leaves station in unison): Watch yourself, shrimp! You never know if you'll stick!
 * Eddy: Who cares?
 * Ringo: chuckled Eddy.
 * Eddy: I ain't fat like you, Homeboy! I'll stick to that table like a quarter stuck to a sidewalk (referring to "One Of Those Eds").
 * Ringo: Eddy soon puffed onto the turntable. He could now swing easily.
 * Ringo: Homer arrived in time to see everything. Eddy turned much too easy. The wind puffed him round like a top. He couldn't stop! (In unison, Eddy screams)
 * (Then the turntable stopped leaving Eddy dizzy)
 * Eddy: Oh, my aching head!
 * Homer: *laughs*
 * Ringo: laughed Homer
 * Homer: What are you up to little Eddy? Playing carousel?

Quote 3

 * Ringo: That night, the three engines had an indignation meeting.
 * Ed: It is not fair to mistreat us, choo-choos! Homie with his going backwards and you, Eddy going zippity-doo-da! Not to mention our duty with the dirty sidings. Fun, but big problem.
 * Homer: It makes me sick!!!! Alright, boys, listen up.
 * Ringo: Said Homer. He whispered something to the others.
 * Homer: I got a plan to get us the respect we deserve. Then, McMahon'll come crying to US!!!
 * Ringo: The engines had decided to go on strike.
 * (episode ends)

Quotes

 * Ringo: Vince McMahon sat in his office listening to the noise outside. The passengers were angry. The stationmaster, Mr. Potato Head came in.
 * Potato Head: Hey, McMahon! Did your engines take stupid pills this morning?! Ed won't move! The coaches are waiting and the passengers are saying this railway has a bad reputation!
 * Vince: A bad reputation?!
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: We ain't having that!
 * Ringo: He found Homer, Eddy and Ed looking very cross.
 * Vince: Ed, come on! Your coaches are waiting for you!
 * Homer: Wait a minute, buddy. Ed isn't going anywhere.
 * Ringo: Said Homer.
 * Ed: Where was I going?
 * Homer: We aren't gonna shunt like puny little engines. That was Timmy's job! We're important and demand more respect! So, YOU find our coaches and WE'LL gladly pull them. The big boys of this line don't do any shunting!
 * Eddy: Yeah! What he said!
 * Vince: We'll see about that.
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: There isn't an engine on my railway who's too important for small tasks!
 * Ringo: And he hurried away to find Edd.
 * Vince: *sigh* It just hasn't been the same ever since Timmy left the yard to run his branchline.
 * Ringo: He thought sadly. Edd was shunting.
 * Vince: Edd, leave those cars please!
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I want you to shunt coaches for me in the yard!
 * Edd: Why, thank you, Mr. McMahon. I like a nice change of work.
 * Vince: I knew I could count on you, Edd. Hurry off now.
 * Ringo: So Edd found coaches for the three engines and that day the trains ran as usual. But next morning, Edd looked unhappy. Homer came clanking past, hissing rudely.
 * Vince: AAUGH!
 * Ringo: exclaimed Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: That was an unpleasant and unnecessarily loud noise!
 * Edd: They've been blowing steam at me, Mr. McMahon.
 * Ringo: Answered Edd.
 * Edd: They claim tender locomotives don't shunt and last night, they repeatedly called me "Sockhead." My hat's no sock!
 * Vince: You're absolutely right, Edd. It's a very nice hat, I'm proud of your hard work and tender engines DO shunt. Still, more help is needed around the yard. Another tank engine at that.
 * Ringo: He went to a workshop and they showed him all sorts of engines. At last he saw a smart little red engine with spiky hair.
 * Vince: You! If I choose you, do you promise to work hard?
 * Bart: Work? But that's no fun.
 * Vince: If that's gonna be your attitude, maybe I'll pick that Muntz engine I saw before you. He'll probably do a better job than you ever could.
 * Bart: Wait! I'll work hard! I'll work hard!
 * Vince: That's better. Now, what's your name?
 * Bart: I'm Bart Simpson.
 * Vince: Great to meet you. Can you give me a lift?
 * Bart: You got it!
 * Ringo: And Vince McMahon brought him back to the yard.
 * Vince: Edd,
 * Ringo: He called.
 * Vince: This is Bart. Would you mind showing him around?
 * Ringo: Bart soon saw what he had to do. And they had a happy afternoon. Then Ed came by hissing as usual.
 * Bart (wheeshing in unison): Eat my steam!!!!
 * Ringo: Went Bart.
 * Ed: Retreat!!!!
 * Ringo: Ed jumped and ran back to the shed.
 * Ed: The little porcupine is too strong!
 * Edd: Gracious, Bart. That blow of steam was most impressive!
 * Ringo: Laughed Edd.
 * Edd: Why, I've never done it like that before.
 * Bart: Ah, that's nothing!
 * Ringo: Said Bart.
 * Bart: Back in the work shed, we always had contests for loudest wheeshing. I won every time! (laughs) What suckers!


 * Ringo: Next morning, Timmy arrived.
 * Timmy: Vince McMahon wanted me. I'm guessing he needs help.
 * Ringo: He said to Edd.
 * Edd: Hush. He's approaching us.
 * Ringo: Replied Edd.
 * Vince: Good job Timmy. You were very fast. Now, here's the situation. Homer, Eddy and Ed are complaining in the sheds and refuse to do any little engines' work. So they're being restrained from leaving the sheds as ordered by me. And I want Timmy and Edd to run the mainline for a while.
 * Timmy: Little?! Well, is that so?!
 * Ringo: Whistled Timmy.
 * Timmy: We'll show them who's little!
 * Vince: Bart will also help as well.
 * Bart (un-amused): Oh, great...
 * Ringo: Answered Bart.
 * Vince: Do I need to remind you again of...?
 * Bart: I mean, All right!
 * Ringo: Edd and Timmy worked the mainline, greeting each other as they passed by. Bart worked the branchline. Timmy was anxious about Cosmo and Wanda, but both Bart's driver, Kevin and conductor promised to take care of them. There were fewer trains. But the passengers didn't mind. They knew the three other engines were having a lesson. Homer, Eddy and Ed were cold, lonely and miserable. They wish now they hadn't been so silly.
 * Homer: I can't believe this.
 * Eddy: This stinks.
 * Ed: *sobs* It is not fair.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Bart is introduced to the series in this episode.
 * Mr. Potato Head (from Toy Story) makes his only appearance in the series as the Stationmaster in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: Ed, Eddy and Homer were miserable. They had been shut up for several days for being naughty and longed to be let out again. At last, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: I hope you're all sorry.
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Vince: And realize that EVERY job both big AND SMALL is important! Bart the new tank engine's been helping by pulling coaches. And Timmy and Edd have both done an excellent job running the mainline. I'll only let you three out again if you promise to improve your attitudes and you'll put your back buffers into your work!
 * Homer: You can count on us!
 * Eddy (in unison): You got it!
 * Ed (in unison): Okey dokey, Smokey!
 * Ringo: Said the three engines.
 * Homer: We're back in business!
 * Eddy (in unison): I'm into easy!
 * Ed (in unison): *chuckles* That rhymed!
 * Vince: That's what I like to hear! But I don't want to hear anymore of this "No shunting" talk! Is that clear?!
 * Ed: (laughing)

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Edd had warned Bart.
 * Edd (voice only): Be cautious on the main line, whistle to the signalman so he can change the switch.
 * Ringo: But Bart didn't remember to whistle, so the busy signalman forgot him. Bart waited and waited. The points were still against him so that he couldn't move, then he looked along the main line.
 * Bart: PEEP!!!! PEEP!!!!
 * Ringo: he whistled in horror for rushing straight towards him... (scene cuts to Homer charging for Bart) was Homer with the express!
 * Kevin: Retreat!!!!
 * Ringo: cried Kevin, but Bart's wheels wouldn't turn quickly!
 * Homer: (Screams) OH MY GOSH! I'M GONNA CRASH! SAVE ME JEBUS!!!!!
 * Ringo: screamed Homer. Bart shut his eyes and waited for the crash!
 * (Homer rolls up to Bart)
 * Ringo: When Bart opened his eyes, he found that Homer had stopped by the buffers a few inches from his own!
 * Homer: What the?! Bart! WHY YOU LITTLE!!!!
 * Ringo: screamed Homer, but suddenly Bart's wheels began to move.
 * Bart: UH-OH! Gotta go!!!! See ya later Homeboy!!!!
 * Ringo: He puffed.

Quote 3

 * Bart: Oh man, gotta stop! Oh man, gotta stop!
 * Ringo: He puffed. The man in the signalbox saw Bart was in trouble so he kindly set the switch. Bart puffed wearily onto an empty siding landing in a big bank of earth. He was too tired now to think where he was.
 * Bart: Oh man! Gotta stop! Gotta stop! Hey, what do you know? I did!
 * Ringo: He puffed thankfully.
 * Workmen: Never mind, Bart.
 * Ringo: Said the men as they dug him out.
 * Workmen: You shall have a drink and some coal and then you'll feel better.
 * Ringo: Presently, Homer arrived.
 * Homer: Way to go, boy. Way to speed up the process so you wouldn't get into any scrap!
 * Bart: Thanks, Homeboy. And sorry. I was just playing.
 * Ringo: Said Bart.
 * Homer: You darn well better have.
 * Ringo: Then Homer helped pull Bart out from the bank. The two engines are now good friends. But Bart is always most careful when he goes on the mainline.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Kevin (Ed, Edd n Eddy) makes his first proper appearance in the series as Bart's driver.

Quote 1

 * Ringo: One morning, Ed was feeling very sorry for himself. Sometimes he could pull trains, but sometimes he felt he had no strength at all.
 * Ed: Oh, the suffering. I am a lonely number nobody wants!
 * Eddy: Ah, That's a load of baloney, Monobrow! You're as lazy as a bum!
 * Ringo: Vince McMahon spoke to him too.
 * Vince: Ed, I don't know what's wrong with you lately. You've gotten a lot of new parts and a new coat of paint couldn't perk your enthusiasm, but nothing seems to work. Unless we can fix you, I'll need to order another steam engine to replace you and pick up the slack.
 * Ringo: This made Ed, Sid and his fireman very sad.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Ed managed to start, but Sid was not satisfied.
 * Sid: Ed isn't much of a steamer. I, "Lord Of The Flame" lit his fire, but it doesn't seem to build up the heat.
 * Vince (sarcastically): Hey, "Lord Of The Flame", *short pause* Your tail's on fire.
 * Sid: *runs around screaming and Vince splashes a bucket of ice cold water on his tail*
 * Sid: Ahhh.... *scene cuts to Ed puffing slowly down the line*
 * Ed: *sniffs* I'm not in my happy place, Sidney.
 * Ringo: Ed tried very hard, but it was no good. He didn't have enough steam and came to rest outside Edd's station.
 * Ed: *moans* I shall eat my own wheels in order for me to survive!!!! *bawls*

Quote 3

 * Vince: Ed, how are ya feelin'?
 * Ed: Toot-toot!
 * Ringo: Whistled Ed.
 * Ed: I feel all fuzzy inside, Mr. McMuffin!
 * Vince: Ed's fire lookin' ok, Sid?
 * Sid: Couldn't be better, Mr. McMahon. Look at that steam!
 * Vince: There better not be any goofin' around out there!
 * Ringo: Warned Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince: Control your engine, Sid!
 * Sid: You can count on me, McMahon. I'll have him well restrained!
 * Ringo: Ed had a lovely day. He had never felt so well in his life. He wanted to go fast, but Sid wouldn't let him.
 * Sid: Whoa! Ease off there, Ed. We'll be there in record time.
 * Ringo: They arrived early at the station. Timmy puffed in.
 * Ed: Tsk, tsk. Do you know how long I have been waiting? Oops! Can't chat, little buddy. Full speed ahead! (puffs out of the scene)
 * Timmy: Whoa!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy to Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Timmy: Did you guys ever see anything like that before?!
 * Ringo: Both Cosmo and Wanda agreed that they never have.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Ringo: One winter evening, Sid said...
 * Sid: Remember, Ed. You and I are getting up early tomorrow. We've got a train to take. Something called the Flying Kipper. Don't tell Homer this, but I bet if we pull the kipper nice and easy, Mr. McMahon will let us pull the express. Not to mention that new coal's been doin' ya good.
 * Ed: Hooray!
 * Ringo: Cried Ed.
 * Ed: I HAVE ACHIEVED GREATNESS!

Quote 2

 * Ringo: They got out just in time.
 * Ed: Wheeeee! (then he saw the Goods Train) *screams*
 * (Ed crashes into the train.)
 * (Then Ed derailed.)
 * Ed: I'm ok.
 * Ringo: Sid jumped clear before the crash. But Ed laid dazed and surprised.
 * Ed(weary): It's a long ball, coach!
 * Ringo: Vince McMahon came to see him.
 * Ed: It wasn't my fault, Mr. McMuffin! The evil signal did it!
 * Vince: Don't worry, Ed. The accident wasn't your fault. It was ice and snow that caused it. I'll be sending you to crew today. It's just the place for a sick engine like you. They'll give you a new shape along with a larger firebox. You'll feel like a whole new engine and the best part is you won't need any special coal anymore. What do you think of that?
 * Ed: I forget...?
 * Vince: *chuckles* You'll know soon enough.
 * Ringo: Ed liked being at crew, but was glad to come home.
 * Ed: Toot-toot!
 * Ringo: A crowd of people waited to see him arrive in his new shape. He looked so splendid and strong that they gave him three cheers.
 * Ed: Choo-choo! Thank you very much!
 * Ringo: I am sorry to say that a lot of little children are often late for school because they wait to see Ed arrive in his new shape. They often see him pulling the express and he does it so well that Homer is jealous.
 * Homer (in unison): *grumbles under his breath*
 * Ed (in unison): *laughing*
 * Ringo: But that's another story.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Homer was cross.
 * Homer: Why does Ed get a new shape?
 * Ringo: He grumbled.
 * Homer: I'm the important engine here! He goes off laughing his back buffers off to the repairs and comes back saying the stupidest things! IT MAKES ME SICK! And another thing, Ed whistles too much. No engine as respectable as me ever whistles that much or loud at stations. It's no crime, but we just don't do that!
 * Ringo: Poor Ed didn't feel happy anymore.
 * Bart: Forget him.
 * Ringo: Whispered Bart.
 * Bart: It's great to have you home again. Your whistling's cool!
 * Homer: Goodbye, Ed.
 * Ringo: Called Homer.
 * Homer: It's good to have you back, but remember what I told ya.
 * Ringo: Later, Ed stopped at Edd's station.
 * Edd: Good day, Ed!
 * Ringo: Said Edd.
 * Edd: You look most splendid. I was happy to hear your whistle yesterday for the first time in weeks.
 * Ed: Aw, thanks, Double-D.
 * Ringo: Said Ed.
 * (Whistling heard in the distance)
 * Ed: Shush! Something wicked this way comes.
 * Edd: Why, it sounds like Homer.
 * Ringo: Said Edd.
 * Edd: And it certainly should be Homer, but I've never heard Homer whistle like that.
 * Ringo: It was Homer. He came rushing down the hill at a tremendous rate. He didn't look at Ed and he didn't look at Edd. He screamed straight through the station and disappeared.
 * Edd: Well, I'll be.
 * Ringo: Said Edd.
 * Ed: It is no crime,
 * Ringo: chuckled Ed.
 * Ed: But we just do not...um...GRAVY! *laughs*
 * Ringo: And he told Edd what Homer had said. Meanwhile, Homer screeched along the line. The noise was awful. At the station, everyone covered their ears. Vince McMahon covered his ears too.
 * Vince: Augh! Bring him to the fitters at once!
 * Ringo: He bellowed.
 * Vince: And knock off that racket!
 * Ringo: Homer puffed sadly away. But he wouldn't stop whistling until two fitters climbed up and knocked his whistle valve in place. Late that night, Homer slunk into the shed. He was glad it was empty.
 * Ed: It is no crime,
 * Ringo: Said Ed.
 * Ed: But we just don't...um...buttered toast! (goofy laugh)
 * Ringo: No one mentioned whistles. Next morning, Ed was enjoying himself enormously.
 * Ed: The air smells like cookies! Yum! Yum! Yum!
 * Larry: Mmm...cookies!
 * Bumblebee Man (in unison): Delicioso!
 * Ringo: Said his coaches. Then he saw some boys on a bridge.
 * Ed: Hello, fellow children!
 * (Shattering sounds)
 * Ed: Ouch!
 * Ringo: He called. The boys didn't wave and take his number, they thought it fun to drop stones on him instead.
 * Ace (laughing): I wish I could have seen the look on that stupid train's face!
 * Li'l Arturo: And his coaches must be crying!
 * Big Billy: YEAH! Choo-choo get boo boo!
 * Snake: (snickering): Yessss. Poor ssssuckerssss...
 * Grubber: (blows raspberries)
 * Larry: They broke our glass! Those bullies!
 * Bumblebee Man: Ay yi yi! Las piedras eran tan difíciles! (translation: The stones were so hard!)
 * Ringo: The passengers weren't hurt, but they were cross.
 * Passenger: Call the police!
 * Sid: Everyone, relax!
 * Ringo: Said Sid.
 * Sid: Leave it to me and Ed!
 * Passengers: What will you do?
 * Ringo: They asked.
 * Sid: You all can keep a secret, right?
 * Passengers: Yes, yes!
 * Sid: All right, when we next cross this bridge, Ed, here will sneeze at those punk kids.
 * Ed (snickering): Oooo, hoo hoo hoo.
 * Ringo: Lots of people were waiting at the station. They wanted to see what would happen.
 * Sid: All right, everyone. Ed has plenty of ashes. So keep all your windows shut until after we've passed the bridge. I bet Ed's the most excited of all of us. Aren't ya, Ed?
 * Ringo: Ed was feeling stuffed up.
 * Ed: I feel funny.
 * Ringo: Soon they could see the boys and they all had stones.
 * Ace: Here they come, guys. Get ready.
 * Sid: All right, Ed. When I say now, sneeze like you've never sneezed before! NOW!
 * Ringo: He said.
 * Ed: AAAAAAHHH-CHOOOOOOO!!!!!
 * Gangreen Gang: (screams as Ed sneezed soot on them)
 * Li'l Arturo: You all look ridiculous!
 * Big Billy: Billy look like a ghost!
 * Grubber: (blows raspberries)
 * Snake: That sssssure backfired on usssss, Ace.
 * Ace: Shut up! (punches Snake)
 * Snake: I means, good prank, Ace.
 * Sid: Way to go, Ed! You showed 'em up!
 * Ringo: Laughed Sid. Ed went home very pleased with himself. He had taught Homer and silly boys a lesson with a whistle and a sneeze.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episodes marks the only appearance of the Gangreen Gang as the naughty boys in this episode as well as Larry (Veggietales) and Bumblebee Man (The Simpsons) the coaches.

Quotes

 * Ringo: A lady and a man in a fancy tie stood on Johnny's platform. He was of course Vince McMahon. But Johnny didn't realize this yet.
 * Max and Emmy: Come on, Mr. McMahon!
 * Ringo: Cried the children.
 * Max: Look at the shape of this train!
 * Vince: That's a tram engine, Max.
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Emmy: Is it an electric train?
 * Ringo: Asked Emmy.
 * Johnny: HEY! (in unison, he let off steam hard)
 * Ringo: Hissed Johnny.
 * Max: Yikes!
 * Ringo: Said her brother.
 * Max: Don't make him mad!
 * Emmy: But I thought trams WERE electric. Aren't they?
 * Vince: Mostly they are, but this one's a steam tram.
 * Max and Emmy: Can we ride it, Mr. McMahon?! Please?!
 * Vince: Stop!
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon to the conductor. They all scrambled into Plank.
 * (Johnny leaves the station)
 * Max and Emmy (singing) There was a farmer who had a dog and Bingo was his name-o!
 * Ringo: Chanted the children. But Johnny did not sing.
 * Johnny: What are these kids blind?! I'm a steam tram! I've got my eye on them!
 * Ringo: He snorted. He was proud to be a steam tram.
 * Vince: What's your name?
 * Ringo: Asked Vince McMahon.
 * Johnny: My name's Johnny 2x4! And this here's my buddy, Plank.
 * Vince: Thanks for the ride, Johnny. We all had fun.
 * Johnny: Wowzers! No Passenger's ever given me a compliment before! Thanks, McMahon!
 * Ringo: Said Johnny. He felt better now.
 * Johnny: Now that guy knows how to treat an engine. Not like those two little clowns.

Quote 2

 * Passengers: Good-bye, Johnny.
 * Ringo: Said the passengers afterwards.
 * Passengers: We are sorry your line is closing down.
 * Johnny: You don't know the half of it!
 * Ringo: Said Johnny.
 * (Johnny leaves the station leaving Plank behind.)
 * Johnny: Plank and I are hooped. Nobody wants us.
 * Ringo: Johnny thought. And went unhappily to sleep. Next morning, the shed was flung open. And Johnny woke with a start to see Nick waving a piece of paper at him.
 * Nick: Wake up, dude!
 * Ringo: He shouted excitedly.
 * Nick: Look what just came in the mail! It's from that dude with the tie. I bet it's good news for us!
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Johnny, his coach, Plank, his driver, Nick Dean (from "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius") and Ms. Sara Bellum (from the Powerpuff Girls) to the series.

Quote 1

 * Timmy: *blows his whistle* PEEP! PEEP!
 * Ringo: he whistled.
 * Timmy: Top of the morning, officer!
 * Ringo: Timmy hoped that the new officer would be friendly, too. But he was sorry to see that he didn't look friendly at all. He was red in the face and very cross.
 * Officer Brikowski: Dang-nabbit!
 * Ringo: He spluttered.
 * Brikowski: I was trying to take a nap. I didn't sleep at all last night and suddenly these noisy trains blow their whistles and wake me up!
 * Timmy: Geez, I'm sorry, Sir.
 * Ringo: said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I was only giving you a friendly greeting.
 * Ringo: The policeman pointed to Timmy.
 * Brikowski: You ain't got no cowcatcher!
 * Ringo: said the policeman.
 * Timmy: Uh, duh!? I don't catch cows!
 * Ringo: joked Timmy.
 * Brikowski: You ain't funny! Like them Powerpuff Girls! Don't even try to make me laugh!
 * Ringo: snapped the policeman.
 * Bubbles (in her head): That's the same officer who tried destroying me and my sisters! Before Buttercup, Blossom and many of my friends were magically turned into engines and other vehicles for this series. Whoops! Foreshadowing future episodes and breaking the fourth wall!...Poor Timmy! *cries in her head*
 * Ringo: He looked at Timmy's wheels.
 * Brikowski: You ain't got any side plates, either!
 * Ringo: And he wrote in his notebook.
 * Brikowski: (reading) Any trains going on a public road must have their wheels covered at all times to prevent people and animals from being dragged under if they stumble onto the line. You haven't so you're a hazard to the society! And you, Bubbles are a major OUTLAW!
 * Bubbles: That's a lie!!!!
 * Ringo: snapped Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: Me and my Timmy bear have been along here many times and never had an accident! You don't have any right to tell us different!
 * Timmy: Yeah! You're no police officer! You're a big jerk of a bully!
 * Brikowski: Well that makes it worse for you and your little big-toothed bug you stupid bug-eyed fraidy-puff! Now get back to your job before I arrest ya!
 * Ringo: Snapped the policeman And he wrote "Regular Officer Contradictor" in his book.
 * *Timmy blows his whistle and leaves with his cars & Cosmo and Wanda with Bubbles crying in unison*
 * Ringo: Timmy puffed sadly away.
 * Wanda (while traveling in the scene): *with Cosmo crying in unison* Man, that jerk is a terrible cop! Robert Barone (from "Everybody Loves Raymond") should replace him!
 * Ringo: Vince McMahon was having breakfast. He was eating toast and marmalade. Raybern (butler from "Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius") came in.
 * Rayburn: Pardon me, Mr. McMahon. I hate to interrupt when you are trying to consume your breakfast, but your presence is needed on the telephone.
 * Vince McMahon: *growls* Why must that telephone interrupt my most important meal of the day?!
 * Ringo: grumbled Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I'm sorry, Raybern, but Timmy and Bubbles are getting bullied by that jerk of a policeman, Officer Brikowski and I must straighten him out.
 * Ringo: At the station, Bubbles told John what had happened.
 * Vince: "Hazard To The Society"?!
 * Ringo: he spluttered.
 * Vince: Don't worry, Bubbles. I'll straighten out that bullying tyrant and tie him to that motorcycle of his. (in his own head) even though I would never do a thing like that.
 * Ringo: But however much he argued with him it was no good.
 * Brikowski: *starts his motorcyle engine in unison* I ain't changin' no law and there ain't nothin' you and Bubbles the crybaby-puff can do about it! *leaves on his motorcycle*
 * Vince: *sad sigh* Well, it's no use arguing with policemen, despite that policeman is a lawless bully. I'm sorry Timmy, but.... *sad sigh* I'll have to order a set of cowcatchers and sideplates for you tomorrow.
 * Timmy (in unison, blew his whistle): You can't! Everybody will laugh at me and think I'm some kind of tram!
 * Ringo: Vince McMahon stared.... then he laughed!
 * Vince: Timmy, you just gave me the ultimate idea! Why didn't I think of this before?! We NEED a tram engine to have that verbally-abusive Brikowski fired and arrested!
 * Bubbles: Yay! You helped with a solution to our problem! I'm so proud of you, Timmy Bear! *kisses Timmy*
 * Vince: You want to know something, you two?
 * Timmy & Bubbles: Yes, Mr. McMahon?
 * Vince: While I was on my holiday with Ms. Bellum and Max and Emmy, I've met a little tram engine, named Johnny 2X4 and his coach, named Plank. They work in the farms and fields, but the trucks and buses are cutting them too much slack and they need a major change.

Quote 2

 * Vince McMahon: Good engine.
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I see you've brought your coach, Plank.
 * Johnny: You don't mind, right, Mr. McMahon? That Stationmaster wanted to use my buddy as a henhouse and I said "No way, Jose!"
 * Vince McMahon: No way indeed!
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon
 * Vince: We'd never allow that.
 * Ringo: Johnny made the silly cars behave even better than Timmy did.
 * Johnny: Brikowski! What'cha doin'?!
 * Brikowski: Quit botherin' me!!!!
 * Johnny: Why?
 * Brikowski: Cause you're a noisy pest!
 * Johnny: Why?
 * Brikowski: Cause you're a stupid imbecile--!
 * Police Chief (as in the PPG episode "Cop Out"): Officer Brikowski, you are under arrest!
 * Brikowski (while being handcuffed): *growls* Once again, I'm a good cop gone bad.
 * Ringo: But he was a bad cop gone worse.
 * Johnny (in unison): *laughs*
 * Ringo: At first Timmy was jealous. But he was so pleased when Johnny bothered the policeman enough to expose him as the unqualified officer he is, they've been firm friends ever since.
 * Timmy and Bubbles: And we're glad that bully is in jail for life! *story ends*

Trivia

 * This marks Officer Brikowski's (PPG) only appearance in the series as the spiteful policeman.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Johnny and Plank are enjoying their new job on the Island of Sodor. But they do look old-fashioned and need new paint. Eddy was very rude whenever he saw them.
 * Eddy: Geez, Johnny, do you ever take a bath?!
 * Ringo: At last Johnny lost patience.
 * Johnny: Say, Eddy?
 * RIngo: He asked.
 * Johnny: Why are you so red?
 * Eddy: What are you talking about?! I only got a couple lines of red on my boiler! But nobody can top my coat of paint!
 * Johnny: Gee,
 * Ringo: Said Johnny
 * Johnny: Plank sure thought you looked redder than that when you needed a pair of laces to help pull your coaches! *laughs*
 * Ringo: Eddy went redder than ever and snorted off. It was such an insult to be reminded of the time a bootlace had been used to mend a hole in one of his coaches.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Johnny and Bart were sent to help and came as quickly as they could.
 * Johnny: Look at this, Bart!
 * Ringo: Explained Johnny.
 * Johnny: What's THAT dirty thing?!!
 * Bart: Earth to Johnny, it's Eddy! Are you blind?!
 * Johnny: It looks like Eddy.
 * Ringo: Said Johnny.
 * Johnny: But Eddy has a coat of paint nobody can top. This guy's an imposter!
 * Ringo: Eddy pretended he hadn't heard. Johnny and Bart cleared away the unhurt cars and helped Eddy home. Vince McMahon met them.
 * Vince: Bart, Johnny, excellent work today to the both of you.
 * Ringo: He turned to Eddy.
 * Vince: Let your cars run away I hear, Eddy. It's not surprising coming from an engine like you. You ain't decent to be seen in public. You'll have to be cleaned immediately. Johnny, as a reward, you'll get a new coat of paint.
 * Johnny: Can Plank get one too, Mr. McMahon? Please?
 * Ringo: Said Johnny.
 * Vince: Absolutely, Johnny.
 * Johnny: Thanks, Mr. McMahon. Plank's gonna be happy when I tell him!
 * Ringo: All Eddy could do was to watch Johnny as he ran off happily with the news.

Quotes

 * Ringo: Homer was resting in a siding.
 * Homer: Ahhh...I love these lazy Saturdays. Just me left to sleep with nobody to bother me.
 * Marge: It's Wednesday, Homer.
 * Homer: Same thing...
 * (Ed enters the scene)
 * Ed: Choo, choo, choo, choo! Hello, Lazy-pants!
 * Ringo: Whistled Ed
 * Homer: Why, you BIG-! That Ed was built too big for his wheels. (in unison, Ed left with his train) Who does he think he is talking to me like that?! Me! The one who's never been in a train-wreck.
 * Bart: Hey, dad, aren't you forgetting when your whistle jammed or you wrecked your valves? *snickers*
 * Ringo: Teased Bart.
 * Homer: PFFT! Yeah, right! Those are common things that happen to all engines. But I've yet to come off the tracks like Ed. *chuckles*
 * Ringo: Then it was Ed's turn to take the express. Homer watched him getting ready.
 * Homer: Careful with my coaches, Ed. This isn't like pulling that kipper train. And watch where you puff on the tracks.
 * Ed: Haven't a clue what you just said! (in unison, he backed up to the coaches)
 * Ringo: Ed went off laughing and Homer yawned and went to sleep. But not for long.
 * Marge: Wake up, Homey! A train's coming and they need us to pull it.
 * Homer: *groan* Please tell me it's coaches!
 * Marge: No, it's cars.
 * Homer: CARS?! D'OH!
 * Ringo: Homer's fire was slow to start so Edd had to push Homer to the turntable to get him facing the right way. (in unison, Edd buffered up to the back of Homer)
 * Homer: *loud groan* I'll not pull that stupid train! Stop pushing me to that lousy turntable!
 * Ringo: grumbled Homer.
 * Edd: Don't be so silly and stubborn, Homer.
 * Ringo: puffed Edd. At last, Homer was on the turntable. The movement had shaken his fire. It was now burning nicely and making steam. Homer was cross and didn't care what he did. He waited till the table was halfway around.
 * Homer: I'll show 'em all! Nobody can tell Homer Simpson what to do!


 * Ringo: He hissed. He moved slowly forward to jam the table, but he couldn't stop himself and slithered into a ditch.
 * Homer: *screaming* HELP! I CAN'T SWIM!! I'M GONNA DROWN!!!!
 * Marge: No you aren't. You're just stuck, you big klutz. This wouldn't have happened if you had cooperated with your job!
 * Ringo: She telephoned Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I see. So Homer didn't want to take the special train and ran into a ditch? (Marge chatters on the phone.) What was that? The special's waiting? Tell Edd to take it please and Homer? Don't worry, we'll get him out later, I ain't got time to bust his boiler now.
 * Ringo: On the other side of the ditch some little boys were chattering.
 * Brick: Hey, guys, check this out!
 * Butch: *chuckling* This is hilarious!
 * Boomer (to Homer): Boy, do you look dumb!
 * Ringo: They began to sing.
 * Rowdyruff Boys: A STUPID BIG TRAIN FELL IN A DITCH! FELL IN A DITCH! FELL IN A DITCH! A STUPID BIG TRAIN FELL IN A DITCH ALL ON A WEDNESDAY MORNING!
 * Ringo: Homer lay in the ditch all day.
 * Homer: Ah, forget it.
 * Ringo: He thought.
 * Homer: I'm never getting out of here.
 * (Scene fades to night)
 * Ringo: But that evening, they lifted Homer and made a road of sleepers under his wheels to keep him from the mud. (in unison, Eddy blew his whistle). Strong ropes were fastened to his backend and Eddy and Ed pulling hard managed to bring him to safety.
 * Eddy: I'd hate to do this for a living.
 * (Homer is slowly pulled out of the ditch)
 * (Homer rolls into the shed)
 * Ringo: Late that night, Homer crawled home. A sadder and wiser engine.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearances of the Rowdyruff Boys as the little boys.

Quotes

 * Timmy: UGH!
 * Ringo: Remarked Timmy.
 * Timmy: What reeks?! Cosmo, do you smell that?
 * Cosmo: The smell of fresh air? You bet!
 * Ringo: Said Cosmo.
 * Timmy: No, a funky sort of smell.
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Homer: Don't look at me!
 * Ringo: Grunted Homer.
 * Homer: It's gotta be coming from you!
 * Ringo: Not long ago, he had fallen into a dirty ditch. Timmy enjoyed teasing him about it.
 * Timmy: Wait! Cosmo, Wanda, I just figured it out! It's the smell of dirty ditch water!
 * Ringo: Before Homer could answer, (in unison, Timmy buffered up to his coaches) Timmy puffed away. Cosmo and Wanda could hardly believe their ears.
 * Wanda: Timmy, I hope you're going to apologize when you next see Homer!
 * Cosmo: Yeah! It's not nice to make fun of your friends!
 * Timmy: What are you talking about? I don't make fun of my friends!
 * Ringo: Then to Timmy they said...
 * Wanda: You make us feel bad sometimes to be your coaches!
 * Cosmo: I don't feel anything, but YOU ARE SO RUDE! I'm ashamed! (Cries)
 * Ringo: But Timmy didn't care a bit.
 * Timmy: Ha ha ha! What a laugh! Comedy gold!
 * Ringo: He chuckled. He felt very pleased with himself. Cosmo and Wanda were deeply shocked. They had great respect for Homer the big engine.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Ha! Stupid board!
 * Ringo: Thought Timmy. He had often tried to pass it, but had never succeeded. But this morning he had made a plan.
 * Bubbles: I'm going to turn the switch now, Timmy Bear. Stay there.
 * Timmy (in his mind): It's go time!
 * Ringo: Thought Timmy. Bumping the cars fiercely, he luckily made Bubbles jump out of the way and followed them far behind.
 * Bubbles; Timmy! Where are you going?! Come back!
 * Ringo: Yelled Bubbles.
 * (Timmy screamed as he fell down the mine.)
 * Timmy: Augh! Fire and smoke! What was I thinking?! Crud! I just realized I'm stuck!
 * Ringo: And he was.
 * Timmy: Oh man. I just hope HE doesn't see what a stupid engine I am!
 * Vince: You're a naughty one at that too! I saw everything!
 * Ringo: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Timmy (with tears in his eyes): Please, Mr. McMahon! Get me outta this thing! I promise I won't do anything like this again!!
 * Vince: I don't know, Timmy. There's no way I can use a crane. The ground isn't firm enough. Now let me think...I bet Homer could pull you out!
 * Timmy(still with tear-filled eyes): Yes, Mr. McMahon! Anyone! Please!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy. But he didn't want to meet Homer just yet.
 * (scene fades to Homer running down the track with a line of cable.)
 * Homer: Timmy fell down the mine?! *laughs*
 * Ringo: Laughed Homer.
 * Homer: That's a good one!
 * Marge: It's no joke or even a mistake this time, Homer!
 * Homer: Oh, right.
 * (Then they arrived at the mine.)
 * Homer: I'll save you, mini Timmy! You'll be just fine!
 * Ringo: Strong cables were fastened between the two engines.
 * Vince: Alright. Are you both ready?
 * Timmy and Homer: Yes!
 * Vince: Then heave!
 * (Homer pulled Timmy while straining.)
 * Ringo: It was a lot harder than they all thought, but at last Timmy was free.
 * Timmy: Thanks, Homer! I'm sorry I was such a jerk.
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Homer: Ah, I'm used to it.
 * Ringo: Said Homer.
 * Homer: I have to put up with wisecracks from Bart all the time!
 * Timmy: I guess I have to cut you some slack sometime.
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Homer: Thanks, Timmy. Much appreciated. Let's both agree to help each other out when we need to. Deal?
 * Timmy: Deal!
 * Ringo: Agreed Timmy
 * Homer: (buffers up to Timmy) Woo-hoo! Then it's settled!
 * Ringo: Said Homer. And buffer-to-buffer, the allies puffed home.
 * (Homer blows his whistle)
 * (And then Timmy blew his)
 * (The two puffed out of the mine as the episode ended.)

Quotes

 * Ringo: It was Christmas on the Island of Sodor. All the engines were working hard. Timmy and Johnny were busy carrying people and parcels up and down the branch line. Everyone was happy. Only the coaches, Cosmo and Wanda were complaining.
 * Wanda: Every year, more and more passengers load into us and I feel too full!
 * Ringo: Wanda groaned.
 * Cosmo: And it gives me a tummy-ache!
 * Timmy: Aw, come on!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: What happened to your Christmas spirit? The greatest day ever is almost here!
 * Ringo: By the side of the track was a lonely cottage with a familiar figure waving to them.
 * Timmy: It's Madame Foster!
 * Ringo: Whistled Timmy.
 * Timmy: Hi, Madame! Merry Christmas!
 * Bubbles (in unison): Merry Christmas!
 * Ringo: Timmy always felt better for seeing her.
 * Timmy: Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without her!
 * Ringo: Said Timmy.

Quote 2

 * Ringo: Vince McMahon had bad news.
 * Vince: Engines, I'm afraid the weather's changed for the worst! Madame Foster's snowed up in her cottage. Johnny's volunteered to rescue her. Timmy, I'll need you to help too. If you don't, then, no party!
 * Ringo: Timmy hated snow, but he said bravely.
 * Timmy: I'll get her free of the snow! I WILL rescue her!
 * Vince: That's what I like to hear! You and Johnny will prevail!
 * Ringo: Timmy charged the snowdrifts fiercely.

Trivia

 * This is the Season 1 Finale.
 * Madame Foster is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quote 1

 * George: A large hover was filling his cars full of coal. Timmy was still being cheeky.
 * Timmy: Watch your BIG BUBBLE BUTT!
 * George: he warned.
 * Timmy: Beware of those filthy cars, dude!
 * Freight Cars: GO ON! GO ON!
 * George: muttered the cars.
 * Timmy: And by the way, those buffers ain't looking so safe to me!
 * *Bart bashes through buffers*
 * George: The last load poured down.
 * Timmy: *coughing* Hey! What are you doing?! GET ME OUTTA HERE! *coal pours on Timmy* DON'T JUST SIT THERE, YOU LITTLE-! *another load of coal pours on Timmy*
 * George: Bart was worried, bit he couldn't help laughing. Timmy's smart pink paint was covered in coal dust from smokebox to bunker.
 * Bart: *laughs hysterically* You ain't looking like a smart pink engine, now Timmy. You look like a loser!
 * George: laughed Bart.
 * Timmy: I'm NOT a loser!
 * George: choked Timmy.
 * Timmy: That was deliberate! Get me outta here before I tell Mr. McMahon what you did to me!
 * *scene cuts to wash down*
 * George: It took so long to clean Timmy that he wasn't in time for his next train. Johnny had to take Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Cosmo: I feel sorry for Timmy.
 * George: Whispered Cosmo to Wanda.
 * Wanda: I know. Being dirty is...(snickers)...funny, but embarrassing.
 * Cosmo: Dirty?! I was talking about him missing out on riding with Johnny!
 * Wanda: *Groaning sigh*
 * George: Wanda was most upset.
 * (Johnny departs with Cosmo and Wanda)
 * Cosmo (singing): The wheels on the bus go round and round!
 * George: Timmy was grumpy in the shed that night. Johnny thought it a great joke. But Bart was cross with Timmy for thinking he had made his paint dirty on purpose.
 * Bart(sarcastically): Yeah! I dirtied your paint! Oh, send me to the scrapyards! Take me away!

Quote 2

 * George: Next morning, Timmy was being more cheerful as he watched Bart back in with some freight cars. The cars were heavy and Bart was tired.
 * Kevin: Have a drink, Bart.
 * George: said Kevin.
 * Kevin: Then you'll feel like yourself again.
 * George: The water column stood on a siding with the unsafe buffers.
 * Bart: *suddenly moves without Kevin* What-- What's goin' on, man?!
 * George: Suddenly, Bart found that he couldn't stop. The buffers didn't stop him either!
 * Bart: Oh man! Somebody HEEEELLLLP!!
 * George: cried Bart.
 * Bart: *screams as he slide into the coal*
 * George: The buffers were broken and Bart was wheel-deep in coal. It was time for Timmy to leave, he had seen everything.
 * Timmy: Now Bart learned HIS lesson like he should! *laughs*
 * George: he chuckled to himself.

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of Season 2.

Quotes

 * Edd: Oh, those rapscallions of cars! Why ever can't they come quietly?!
 * George: He was at the next station before he or Lisa realized what had happened. When Homer and Ed heard about the accident they laughed and boasted.
 * Homer: *laughing* You let cows break your train!
 * Ed: *laughing* Yeah! It's usually me!
 * Homer: They'd never do that to engines like us! We'd show 'em up!
 * George: Johnny was cross.
 * Johnny: You guys think you're so smart?! You guys are just a bunch of phonies! Never mind these clowns, Double-D. They never even met a cow. Plank and I have and we know 'em like the brats they are.
 * George: Some days later, Homer rushed through Edd's station.
 * Homer: Look at me! I'm a big, fat, stupid cow! (laughs hysterically)
 * George: Huffed Homer.
 * Moe: Hey, lay off the kid, Homer!
 * Lenny: What's he ever done to you?!
 * George: Grumbled his coaches. A long stretch of line lay ahead. In the distance was a bridge. It seemed to Homer that there was something on the bridge. Marge thought so too.
 * Marge: Slow down, Homie!
 * George: She said and shut off steam.
 * Homer: PFFT! It's just a stupid cow. Hey! Outta the way, you!
 * George: He moved slowly onto the bridge, but the cow wouldn't shoo. She had lost her brother and felt lonely.
 * Cow: (cries and then moos sadly as she did in "Cow and Chicken") I don't know where I am!
 * George: She said sadly. Everyone tried to send her away, but she wouldn't go.
 * Cow: Oh, why did that mean Fuzzy Lumpkins throw me off that pink-hatted engine's coaches?! Chicken! Where are you?!
 * George: Ed arrived. (Cow cries in unison)
 * Homer: Hee, hee, hee. Ed'll get rid of her. Help us, Ed! That mutant cow's come to earth to destroy all mankind!
 * Ed: Do not panic, fellow choo-choo! Be gone, cow! Go now!
 * Cow: (cries and then moos sadly again, but harder)
 * George: Ed backed away nervously
 * Ed: Retreat! The mutant cow is too strong!
 * George: At the next station, Sid told the stationmaster about the cow and warned the signalman that the line was blocked.
 * Earl: Cow? What a relief!
 * George: Said Earl the Porter.
 * Earl: Chicken's been looking for her for an hour! Bart can get him there.
 * Bart (puffing down the line): Don't worry, dude. I'll get you to your sister.
 * Chicken [voice only] (as they passed Ed): Great. My parents would have killed me.
 * George: At the bridge, Cow was very pleased to see her brother again (scene shows Cow hugging Chicken tightly causing Chicken to choke) and Earl led them away.
 * Cow: Oh, big bwother! I was so scared!
 * Chicken: Yeah, yeah, come on!
 * Bart (while watching in unison): [laughs]
 * Ed: Shush! SHUSH!
 * Homer: Nobody tells anybody!
 * George: Whispered Homer and Ed to each other. But the story soon spread.
 * Edd: Well, look who we've here.
 * George: Chuckled Edd.
 * Edd: Two incredibly courageous engines frightened of a cow.
 * Homer: Us?! Frightened?! PFFT! Yeah right!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: We got rid of that cow piece of cake!
 * Ed: Cake?!
 * Homer: We only stopped because...our...water tanks were low. You got that, little Edd?!
 * Edd: Most certainly, Homer.
 * George: Said Edd. Homer felt somehow that Edd saw only too well.
 * Homer (looking at Ed suspiciously): Hmmmm?
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * Cow & Chicken make their only appearances as the Cow and calf along with their friend, Earl as the Porter.
 * While annoying Homer (then cries when Ed arrives at the scene), Cow mentions that she was thrown off Timmy's train by Fuzzy Lumpkins, and that she needed Chicken, who was at the station, and Bart had to fetch Chicken in order to cheer Cow up.

Quotes

 * George: One morning, Edd was waiting to pick up passengers from Timmy's train.
 * Edd: Hello? Anyone? We're running late! Oh, where ever is Timmy?! He isn't usually THIS late.
 * Lisa (singing blues-style): What IS the matter here? Is Timmy at least near?
 * George: Sang Lisa.
 * Lisa (singing blue-style): Will we be here all day? Or-
 * Edd: Pardon me, Lisa. You might wanna break away from your jazz and see if you can spot Timmy from my cab roof.
 * Lisa: Good idea. (climbs up to Edd's roof)
 * Edd: Do you see him?
 * Lisa: Negative, Edd.
 * George: She said.
 * Lisa: Ugh, it's Milhouse. He rarely has anything important to tell me. And he's probably coming to hit on me again!
 * George: She clambered down.
 * (Edd pulls out of the station)
 * Milhouse: Hey! Wait! I've got Timmy's passengers!
 * George: Wailed Milhouse roaring up to the gates. It was no good. Edd was gone.
 * Milhouse: (moan) Of all the days for Bubbles to get a fever! Why am I the only bus on this railway anyway?!
 * Kirk (voice only): Don't worry, son.
 * George: Said Kirk.
 * Kirk: We'll catch up to them. We both made a promise and we're gonna keep it!
 * Milhouse: WAAAAIIT- (gets cut off by Kirk speeding him down the road)
 * (scene fades to Milhouse still driving down the road)
 * Milhouse: (panting) I'll teach them to ignore me!!!! OW! My gears and axles are killing me!!! I might never work again!!!! All right! There they are!
 * George: Cheered Milhouse as he reached the top.
 * Milhouse: (shouts) Double-D's at the station!! YES! Stopped by a crossing!! Now they have to wait for me!!! YES!!!
 * George: Milhouse tore down the hill.
 * Passengers: Well done, Milhouse!
 * George: Shouted his passengers.

Quote 2

 * Edd: My apologies for the chase, Milhouse.
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Milhouse: It was my fault!
 * George: Replied Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: I mean you were late and all. You didn't know I had Timmy's passengers and Bubbles sick and stuff.
 * Edd: (blows his whistle) Fare thee well, Milhouse! We're off once again!
 * Passengers: Three cheers for Milhouse!
 * George: Called the passengers. Milhouse raced back to tell Timmy that all was well.
 * Milhouse: (panting in unison)
 * Timmy: Wow! What a chase! Thanks, Milhouse. You really kept your promise there.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: And that's what true friends do!
 * Milhouse: Everything's coming up Milhouse!
 * (episode ends)

Quotes

 * Edd: Good day.
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Edd: Pardon me, you don't appear to be broken and rusted. What may I ask are you doing here?
 * Chester: I'm Chester and I'm getting scrapped next week.
 * Edd: Egads! What a dear shame.
 * George: said Edd.


 * Chester: My dad, Bucky Mcbadbat said I just need a proper paint and oil job to fix me right up. But my owner can't afford it.
 * George: Edd smiled.
 * Edd: Chin up, fine fellow. All is well. I'm full of solutions to these kinds of predicaments. Tell me, did you used to do any work?
 * Chester: Yeah. My owner and I would go to tons of farms. Where there was corn, I'd tow logs around and kids would line up for me to give 'em rides!
 * George: Chester shut his eyes remembering.
 * Chester (with his eyes closed): Oh, yeah. That was the best!


 * George: Edd set off for the station.
 * Edd: Goodness Gracious! Chester's about to be broken up! I must assist him! I must!
 * George: He thought of all his friends who liked engines. But strangely, none of them would have room for a traction engine at home.
 * Edd: A grave shame! A grave shame I must say!
 * George: He hissed. Then...
 * (Shot of Edd's whistle being blown is shown.)
 * Edd (in unison): By George! He's the answer!
 * George: There, on the platform, was the very person.
 * Lovejoy: Ah, afternoon, Eddward. You look troubled. What might this trouble be, Lisa?
 * Lisa: Reverend Lovejoy, a traction engine named Chester has lived in the scrapyard a long time. He's getting broken up next week unless we save him! His father, Bucky McBadbat says he's rode no better traction engine than his son!
 * Edd: Mr. Lovejoy, please, find it in your heart! He enjoys sawing wood and giving children rides.
 * Lovejoy: I'll think it over.
 * George: Replied Lovejoy. Bucky McBadbat came on Saturday.
 * Bucky: Son, I hear that reverend's coming to see ya. He might buy ya and give ya a job!
 * Chester: Do you really think so?!
 * George: Asked Chester.
 * Bucky: Not unless I light your fire and make ya decent!


 * George: The Reverend and his 2 nephews arrived that evening. Chester hadn't felt so happy for months. He chuffered about the yard.
 * Lovejoy: Very good, Chester. Now show us some pacings!
 * George: Said Lovejoy. Later, he came out of the office smiling.
 * Lovejoy: I just bought him for a very reasonable price!
 * Bucky: Hear that, son?
 * George: Cried Bucky.
 * Bucky: Lovejoy here just saved your hind! And you'll work and live at the vicarage from now on!
 * Chester: Oh boy!
 * George: Whistled Chester. Now Chester's home is in the vicarage orchard. And he sees Edd every day.

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Chester McBadbat, Reverend Lovejoy (as The Vicar) and Bucky McBadbat (as Jem Cole) to the series.

Quotes

 * George: One day Eddy had to wait at the station till Edd and his train came in. This made him cross.
 * Eddy: You're late again, Sockhead!
 * George: Edd laughed and Eddy fumed away. After Eddy had finished his work he went back to yard and puffed onto the turntable. He was still feeling very bad tempered.
 * Eddy: That Old Iron Sockhead's pathetic!
 * George: He grumbled to the others.
 * Eddy: He clanks like there's a bunch of loose change in his water tank! And he's so slow, he makes Baldy look like Homeboy!
 * George: Timmy and Bart were indignant.
 * Bart: Hey, lay off Old Iron Edd! He ain't slow!
 * Timmy: Yeah, he could beat you in a race any day!
 * Eddy: Oh? Is that so?! That'll be the day! (backs into the shed)

Quote 2

 * George: Eddy was laughing.
 * Eddy: What a sap! *laughs*
 * George: He chuckled to himself. Suddenly he was going faster and faster. He realized that he had no driver.
 * Eddy: WHAT DO I DO?!! WHAT DO I DO?!! I'M DONE FOR! HELP!!!
 * Edd: Fear not, Eddy! For assistance is on the way!!!!
 * George: Called Edd. Edd was panting up behind with every ounce of steam he had. At least he caught up with Eddy.
 * (Edd blows his whistle)
 * Lisa: Easy, Edd!
 * George: Called Lisa. The Professor stood on Edd's front holding a noose of rope in the crook of the sunter's pole. He was trying to slip it over Eddy's buffer.The engines swayed and lurched. At last...
 * Professor: Got him!
 * George: He shouted. He pulled the noose tight. Gently breaking, Lisa checked the engines' speed. And Nazz scrambled across and took control.
 * Edd: Well, Eddy. What have you to say about Old Iron me now?
 * George: Chuckled Edd.
 * Eddy: Double-d! You are so my new hero!
 * Eddy: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: I didn't mean what I said anyway.
 * Edd: (sigh) I'm sure you did.
 * George: Replied Edd. The engines arrived at the station side-by-side. Vince McMahon was waiting.
 * Vince: That was excellent work today!
 * George: He said.
 * Vince: Eddy, in a way, I'd say you've learned a lesson. So, you'll get a new coat of paint and pick up your train.
 * Eddy (unamused): Oh great...
 * Vince: And Edd, you've made me proud! As a reward, I'm sending you to the works to have your worn parts fixed up!
 * Edd: Oh, bless you, bless you, Mr. McMahon!
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Edd: I'll work much properly with those needed improvements!
 * Eddy (jealous): Lucky.
 * (episode ends)

Quote 1

 * Edd: Chin up, fine fellow.
 * George: smiled Edd.
 * Edd: The seaside is a lot more of a busy facitlity and I heard recently that the harbor needs you. I will be taking you to meet Timmy today.
 * Chester: Really?! Oh, boy! It'll be way more exciting to meet new friends.
 * (scene cuts to Edd pulling Chester on a flatbed, and then fades in to Timmy arriving)

Quote 2

 * Edd: Salutations, Timmy!
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Edd: This is my friend, Chester. He's a fellow traction engine.
 * George: Timmy eyed the newcomer doubtfully.
 * Timmy: Say what now?!
 * Chester: You heard him. I'm a traction engine.
 * George: Explained Chester.
 * Chester: Only I ride the roads not the tracks. Anyway, I was wondering if you'd take me to the harbor. Mr. McMahon has work for me.
 * Timmy: Yeah, sure!
 * George: Replied Timmy. But he was still puzzled.

Quote 3

 * Cosmo: Wow, that Chester's one nice tractor!
 * George: Whispered Cosmo.
 * Wanda: Oh, he's just like our Timmy!
 * George: Added Wanda. Everyone was sorry when it was time for Chester to go. Timmy pulled him to the junction. A small tear came into Chester's eye. Timmy pretended not to see it. He whistled gaily to make Chester happy.
 * Timmy: Aw, cheer up, dude. I'll pay ya a visit whenever I get the chance.
 * George: He promised.
 * Timmy: Lovejoy'll keep ya company. And the orchard has work to keep ya busy, but we just might need your help at the harbor again one day.
 * Chester: Oh boy! That'll be awesome!
 * George: Said Chester. That evening, Chester stood remembering his new friend, Timmy. The harbor, and most of all, the children. Then he went happily to sleep in the shed at the bottom of the orchard.

Quotes

 * George: Bart works in the yard at the Big Station. He loves playing jokes, but they can get him into trouble. One morning, he was very cheeky indeed.
 * Bart: Wake up, Homeboy! The train's ready and a famous donut maker is getting on board!
 * George: Homer thought he was late.
 * Homer (in unison): What the-?!
 * Bart: (laughing)
 * George: Laughed Bart and showed him a train of dirty coal cars. Homer thought how to get back at Bart for teasing him.
 * Homer: Why that little-...!
 * George: Next it was Eddy's turn.
 * Bart: Hey, Eddy, McMahon says to stay in the shed today. He'll give you a big job that'll make your dreams come true!
 * Eddy: I'M GONNA BE RICH! About time he saw things my way. He wants me to be the most important train in the world.
 * (Bart exits the scene)
 * George: Nazz could not make him move. The other engines grumbled dreadfully. They had to do Eddy's work as well as his own. At last, Professor Utonium arrived.
 * Utonium: Now, Eddy, You MUST do you work!!!!
 * Eddy: Cry me a river. McMacho told me to stay here. Brat said he said so himself.
 * Utonium: Oh, he did, did he?. Then how did he when he's been away all week?!!!
 * Eddy: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! GRRRR...! WHERE IS THAT TWO-TIMING SQUIRT?! (leaves shed)
 * George: Bart had wisely disappeared. When Vince McMahon came back he was cross with Eddy and Bart for causing so much trouble. But the very next day, Bart was still being cheeky.
 * Bart: What's up, dudes? I'm bringin' some freight cars to Timmy's junction. McMahon picked me especially. I don't like to toot my own whistle, but he must really like me to give me the job.
 * Eddy: He's just giving ya the job so you'll stay outta our hair!
 * George: Grunted Eddy. Homer looked across to Eddy. They were going to play a trick on Bart.
 * Homer: Little Eddy and me were just talking about these signals at the junction we saw. We're pros at them alright. But someone as smart as you shouldn't be underestimated, boy.
 * George: Bart felt flattered.
 * Eddy: Oh, yeah! They were called...uh..."backing signals"!
 * George: Put in Eddy.
 * Eddy: Can't be too careful with 'em. Maybe I can share you some of my secrets. Huh? What do you say?
 * Bart: No way, man.
 * George: said Bart.
 * Bart: No signal outwits "Bartholomew J. Simpson"!
 * George: Bart was a little worried.
 * Bart: What IS a backing signal?!
 * George: He thought.
 * Bart: Oh, well. Will probably go over my head.
 * George: He puffed crossly to his freight cars and felt better. He came to a signal.
 * Bart: What the-?! At danger?!
 * George: The signal moved to show line clear. Its arm moved up instead of down. Bart had never seen that sort of signal before.
 * Bart: Let's see...down means go...up means stop...upper-still I bet means...reverse! That's it! It's one of those backing signals! Of course!
 * Kevin: Enough small talk, Bart.
 * George: Said Kevin.
 * Kevin: And let's get rolling. What the-?! What are you doing, man?! This is the wrong way!
 * Bart: It's a backing signal, duh!
 * George: Bart protested and told him about Homer and Eddy. Kevin laughed and explained.
 * Bart: Oh, man...
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Bart: Let's run before they see us here.
 * George: But it was too late. Homer saw everything.
 * Homer: (laughing) Backing signal, yeah right! (laughs more)
 * George: That evening, the big engines talked of nothing, but signals. They thought the subject was funny. Bart thought they were being very silly.

Quote 1

 * Bart: Psst, guess what?
 * George: Asked Bart.
 * Homer: What?
 * George: Asked Homer.
 * Bart: I said guess what?
 * Homer: What the-?!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: Boy, how do I guess what if you won't tell me what I'm guessing at?!
 * Bart: Apparently, the boss says yard work's too heavy for me. He's getting another engine to cut me some slack.
 * Eddy: What a load of baloney!
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: If it wasn't for your slacking off, we wouldn't need another useless steam train in the first place!
 * George: Bart went off to fetch some coaches.
 * Bart: Stupid signal!
 * George: He thought. He was remembering the time he misunderstood a signal and gone backwards instead of forwards.
 * Bart: Why doesn't anyone believe me lately?! They think just 'cuz I play doesn't mean I don't work at all! I'll show them how much effort I put into my work! Then they'll see!
 * George: But he didn't know how. By the end of the afternoon, he felt tired and unhappy. He brought some of the coaches to the station and stood puffing at the platform.
 * Vince McMahon: Afternoon, Bart.
 * George: Said Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince McMahon: You're looking exhausted.
 * Bart: Yeah, man. Yeah, man indeed. I feel like I just woke up on my dome!
 * Vince McMahon: No worry, you're on your wheels like any steam engine should.
 * George: Laughed Vince McMahon.
 * Vince McMcMahon: Buck up. The engine I ordered is much bigger than you. So much that he can work in the yard alone. Tell you what. Would you be up to helping build my new harbor? Timmy and Johnny will be working there too.
 * Bart: All right! Thanks a lot, Boss!


 * George: The new engine arrived.
 * (Spongebob rolls backwards and stops)
 * Vince McMahon: What's your name?
 * George: Asked Mr. McMahon.
 * Spongebob: Bob! Reporting for duty, sir! Well, actually, I'm usually called "Spongebob". They called me a softie back on my old railway, despite I'm made of iron. But I do much prefer being called "Spongebob" to "Bob."
 * Vince McMahon: Good. So Spongebob your name WILL be.
 * (Bart enters the scene and Timmy cameos pulling red coaches and blew his whistle)
 * Vince McMahon: Here, Bart. Show Spongebob around.
 * George: The two engines went off together. Soon they were very busy. Eddy, Homer and Ed watched Spongebob quietly doing his work.
 * Ed: He looks like my fingers after I eat cheese!
 * Eddy: Let's have some fun with this new train!
 * (Homer and Ed pull out)
 * Homer: Are you ready for the dishes?!
 * Ed (in unison): Yum! Yum! Cheesy plum!
 * (Homer and Ed laugh as Homer blows steam at Spongebob)
 * (Spongebob exclaims)
 * George (in unison): Smoke billowed everywhere. Bart was cross. But Spongebob took no notice.
 * Spongebob: They'll ware themselves out and stop sooner or later. Do they boss you around too, Bart?
 * Bart: Yeah! We need to show them they can't push us around!
 * George: Answered Bart.
 * Spongebob: You're right. We need a plan,
 * George: Said Spongebob
 * Spongebob: And I think I've got it!
 * George: He whispered something.
 * Spongebob: We'll do it when they come back from work!
 * (Bart exits and Spongebob follows)
 * George: Mr. McMahon was looking forward to hot buttered toast for tea at home. Suddenly, he heard an extraordinary noise.
 * Homer (voice only): You're in our way, morons!
 * (Scene switches outside to the sheds)
 * Ed: I want shed now!
 * Eddy: Get outta the way! Move it or lose it!
 * (Homer, Ed and Eddy blow their whistles growling angrily at Bart and Spongebob blocking their way to the sheds.)
 * Vince McMahon (un-amused): *sigh* Great. It's probably another big engine dilemma.
 * George: He said. And he hurried to the yard. Spongebob and Bart calmly sat on the switches outside the shed refusing to let the engines in. Homer, Eddy and Ed were furious.
 * (The 3 blow their whistles shouting angrily.)
 * Vince McMahon: Shaddup!!!! And quit all this racket!!!!
 * George: Bellowed Mr. McMahon.
 * Homer: The boy and the sponge won't move!
 * George: Hissed Homer.
 * Vince McMahon: Spongebob, how do you explain this type of behavior?
 * Spongebob: Understand, Mr. McMahon. You see I am from a Great Western railway. And we typically do whatever work we're assigned. But, please understand, Mr. McMahon. Bart and I would appreciate if you would tell these three that we only take your orders and not theirs.
 * (Eddy blows his whistle followed by Homer blowing his whistle)
 * Vince McMahon: ENOUGH!!!!
 * George: snapped Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince McMahon: Bart, Spongebob, I'm proud of your hard work today, but your behavior tonight is unacceptable. You've created a major scene!
 * George: Homer, Ed and Eddy sniggered.
 * Homer (in unison): *snickers* They made the boss really mad.
 * Eddy (in unison): Man, are they gonna get in trouble...!
 * Ed (in unison): Happy place, Happy place.
 * Vince McMahon: And as for YOU THREE!
 * George: Thundered Mr. McMahon.
 * Homer (in unison): *groans*
 * Eddy (in unsion) Busted.
 * Ed (in unison): Not in my happy place.
 * Vince McMahon: Your behavior was WORSE! You made them do what they did! Spongebob is absolutely right. This is my railway so I make the orders, and I NEVER tolerate ANY immature behavior!
 * George: After Bart went away, Spongebob was left to manage alone. He did so. Easily.

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Spongebob to the series.

Quotes

 * Bart: Hey, dude!
 * George: Said Bart
 * Bart: Who are you?
 * Tails: Hi, I'm Tails.
 * George: Said the helicopter.
 * Tails: Who are you?
 * Bart: I'm Bart. Man, those are some twirly arms you've got.
 * Tails: They're nice arms, aren't they? I can hover like my heroes. Do you ever wish you could hover?
 * Bart: No way! I'll stay on my tracks.
 * Tails: I think railways are slow.
 * George: Said Tails
 * Tails: You can't get around in a train as fast as in a helicopter.
 * George: He whirred his arms and buzzed away. Bart found Johnny at the quarry.
 * Bart: Johnny, that Tails has got me in a bad mood today! What does he know about traveling?! Not as as fast as a helicopter?! Well, you just wait and I'll show him something!
 * George: He collected his freight cars and started off still fuming. Soon, they heard a familiar buzzing.
 * Kevin: Yo, Bart!
 * George: Whispered Kevin.
 * Kevin: There he is! Tails! He's barely ahead of us! Now's your chance, dude!
 * Bart: All right! Yes! Bring it on!!!!!
 * George: Said Bart. Bart pounded along. The cars screamed and swayed.
 * Kevin: Yeah! That's showing your skills, man!
 * George: Said Kevin. The race was on.
 * Kevin: Leave him in the dust, Bart-dude!!!! Pick it up!
 * George: Bart had never been allowed to run fast before. He was having the time of his life.
 * Bart: C'mon, you slowpokes! Hurry!
 * George: He panted to the cars.
 * Cars: We don't want to! We don't want to!
 * George: They grumbled. It was no use.

Quote 2

 * Bart: Aw, great.
 * George: Groaned Bart.
 * Bart: I just know we lost.
 * George: Kevin scrabbled to the cab roof.
 * Kevin: No, we didn't! We won, dude! That Tails helicopter's still in the air. He's looking for a place to land.
 * (Tails lands)
 * Kevin: Hey, Bart.
 * George: Said Kevin.
 * Kevin: Normally, I wouldn't do this unless with friends, but...I just came up with a song for you. (singing) A helicopter named Tails said my man, Bart was slow. Our railway's dated and has no potential at all! But Bart, his cars and I broke the record time and...We beat Tails on our own branchline!
 * George: Bart loved it.
 * Bart: Wow! That was awesome man!
 * George: He said. He liked the last line best of all and was a very happy engine.

Trivia

 * Tails is introduced in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: Timmy the Tank Engine was feeling ill. Workmen had tried to make him better. But it was no use.
 * Vince: Edd will have to take you to the works.
 * George: Said Vince McMahon. Timmy felt very miserable. Then, Vince McMahon spoke to Spongebob.
 * Vince: Spongebob, I want you to help Bart and Johnny while Timmy is away.
 * George: Spongebob was delighted.
 * Spongebob: Yes, sir!
 * George: He already knew Bart. And soon made friends with Johnny and Milhouse. Martin the Tractor gave him a big welcome too.
 * Martin: Be cautious of Timmy's coaches,
 * George: He advised.
 * Martin: He'll want them the same state they were in before his temporary departure.
 * George: Spongebob was very gentle with the coaches. Cosmo and Wanda were most impressed.
 * Wanda: Oh, he's so well-mannered.
 * Cosmo: And so selfless! His teeth are even nicer than Timmy's big one!

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Won't be long now.
 * George: He thought. As he saw Ed slowly approaching. But Timmy's brakes were not on. And suddenly, he felt his wheels begin to move. He tried to stop, but he couldn't without Bubbles. He tried to whistle a warning, but he couldn't do that either. The conductor, Bubbles and the passengers were all stranded on the platform.
 * Bubbles: My poor Timmy Bear!
 * Cosmo: WHEEEEEE!!!
 * Wanda (in unison): HELP! HEEEELLLPP!!
 * George: Shrieked Wanda. But Timmy with plenty of steam kept on going. The alarm went down the line.
 * Signal Man: Stop the runaway!
 * George: There, ready for action was Tails the Helicopter. The Professor had made a plan and together they took off into the sky. At last Timmy was tiring.
 * Timmy (panting): Can't...go on. I need...to...stop...
 * George: He painted wearily. As they neared the next station, Timmy saw Tails land. They entered the platform slowly enough for the Professor to act. Judging his moment, the Professor scrambled into the cab and screwed the brakes on. At last, Timmy stopped. Both he and Professor Utonium were very relieved. Then they thanked Tails.
 * Tails: It was no problem at all. I'm always happy to help.
 * Professor: Phew! That was close.
 * George: Remarked the Professor.
 * Professor: This sort of thing mustn't happen again!
 * George: Wearily, Timmy agreed with him.
 * Timmy (weary): It never should...

Trivia

 * This marks the last of Professor Utonium's 4 appearances as the inspector.

Quote 1

 * Bart: It was raining like heck! Water swirled under my boiler. I couldn't see where I was going, but I battled my way through.
 * Bloo: Wow, Bart! You're like totally epic!
 * Bart: Ah, it was nothing. It takes guts for an engine like me to take on water.
 * Snap: Tell us more, Bucko!
 * Ed: Hey, what are you choo-choos doing here?
 * George: hissed Ed.
 * Ed: You aren't choo-choos of Mr. McMuffin! Leave shed! Go now!
 * (Snap and Bloo leave)
 * Bart: Hey, man. What's your problem?
 * George: Bart had been enjoying himself.
 * Ed: The number you are dialing is not in service. Water is nothing, but the soap is evil, Bart!
 * Bart: Pah! I ain't afraid of no water, I like it.
 * George: He ran off to the harbor singing.
 * Bart (singing): Once an idiot attached to a train was afraid of a few drops of rain!
 * Ed: Boy, everyone sure likes the story of when I, Ed was afraid to melt from the rain.
 * George: Said Ed.

Quote 2

 * Bart: One day,
 * George: Bart whispered to the cars.
 * Bart: Will you wail on me when we get to the quay?
 * George: The cars had never been asked to bump an engine before. They giggled and chattered about it.
 * Bart: And luckily, Kevin doesn't know my plan. Mwhahahahaha.....
 * George: whispered Bart.
 * Freight cars: ON! ON! ON!
 * George: laughed the cars. Bart thought they were helping.
 * Bart: What I'll do is pretend to stop and you guys push me past that sign and then I'll make ya' stop. I can do whatever I want!
 * George: Every wise engine knows that you cannot trust freight cars.
 * Freight cars: Go ON!!!! GO ON!!!!
 * George: they yelled and bumped Bart's driver and fireman off the footplate.
 * Bart: Ow! Hey, man! What are you doing-?!
 * George: screamed Bart, sliding past the board. Bart was frantic!
 * Bart: ENOUGH ALREADY!!!!! *Bart plunges into the sea*
 * George: Bart was sunk.
 * Vince McMahon (seriously): I'm very disappointed in you, Mr. Bart.
 * George: Bart knew that voice.
 * Bart: Please don't kill me, Mr. McMahon. The cars-they did it! Please get me out!
 * Vince: No can do, Bart. We ain't doin' that till high-tide I'll bet that'll teach you to take excellent care of yourself, Mr.
 * Bart (sadly): Yes, man!

Quote 3

 * George: Next day, he was sent to the works on Ed's freight train.
 * Bart (to himself): Oh man, this is gonna be embarrassing like heck!
 * Ed: *laughs* Well, mister!
 * George: chuckled Ed.
 * Ed: Did you melt in the water?!
 * Bart: No man, that's stupid.
 * Ed: I am surprised little Bart. I was scared you'd melt in the water and hopefully you won't again next time, little buddy!!!!
 * Ed: *blows his whistle, pulls out and laughs*
 * George (in unison to Ed laughing): Bart hoped that there wouldn't be a "next time."

Trivia

 * This episode marks the first appearances of Snap and Bloo, but they are not properly named until "The Diseasel".

Quotes

 * George: The engines were glad when a visitor came. He purred smoothly towards them. Vince McMahon introduced him.
 * Vince McMahon: This is Plankton. I've agreed to give him a trial. He needs to learn. Please teach him, Spongebob.
 * Plankton: Good morning.
 * George: Purred Plankton in an oily voice.
 * Plankton: Nice to meet you, Spongebob. Is that Eddy? (Eddy blows his whistle) And Ed? (Ed blows his whistle) And Homer too? (Homer blows his whistle twice) What a pleasure to meet such famous engines. (in his mind) Even though I hate those stupid barnacle heads of engines.
 * (Spongebob leaves the shed and Plankton then followed)
 * George: The silly engines were flattered.
 * Bart: Man, what a cool guy.
 * Eddy: He's got good tastes.
 * Ed: Do you think he likes buttered toast?
 * Homer: Mmmm....toast.


 * George: Spongebob had his doubts.
 * Spongebob: C'mon, Plankton!
 * George: He called. Plankton purred after him.
 * Plankton: That boss of yours, Vance-
 * Spongebob: It's Vince McMahon!
 * George: Ordered Spongebob. Plankton looked hurt.
 * Plankton: As I was saying, your boss VINCE MCMAHON thinks I have a lot to learn. That's not true. Where I come from, diesels need no lessons. We possess incredible intelligence. And we come to improve railway yards when needed. We...are the future!
 * Spongebob: Is that so?!
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: If you are the way of the future, then you pull my cars and I'll collect Homer's coaches.
 * George: Plankton, delighted to show off, purred away. When Spongebob returned, Plankton was trying to take some cars from a siding. They were old and empty. They had not been touched for a long time. Plankton found them hard to move.
 * Plankton: C'mon!!! Move it! I ORDER YOU ALL TO MOVE!!!!
 * Cars: Ohhhh...! Ohhh...!
 * George: The cars groaned.
 * Cars: We can't! We won't!
 * George: Spongebob watched with interest.
 * Spongebob (in unison): [snickering]
 * George: Plankton lost patience.
 * Plankton: AAAAAUUUUGGGH!!!!!
 * George: He roared. And gave a great heave. The cars jerked forward.
 * Cars: (screaming)
 * George: They screamed.
 * Cars: We can't! We won't!
 * George: Some of their brakes snapped and the gear jammed in the sleepers.
 * Plankton: YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS, YOU BLASTED BARNACLE-HEADS!!!!
 * Spongebob: (laughs)
 * George: Chuckled Spongebob. Plankton recovered and tried to push the cars back, but they wouldn't move. Spongebob ran quietly around to fetch the other cars.
 * Spongebob: Well, I appreciate the help, Plankton. Gotta run.
 * Plankton: Wait! Aren't you gonna take this lot too?!
 * Spongebob: Mmm...no thanks.
 * George: Plankton gulped.
 * Plankton: And after ALL that trouble I went through, why didn't you say something, Pencil-neck?!
 * Spongebob: Why didn't you ask? Besides, it was fun seeing you show us the future run by diesels! Bye, Plankton! (laughs as he puffed away)
 * Plankton: Come back here, you porous freak!!!!

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Plankton to the series.

Quote 1

 * Spongebob: Plankton, I'm sorry about our cars' rude behavior.
 * George: Plankton was still furious.
 * Plankton: It's you that made me look like a fool! You hold responsibility for my humiliation!
 * Ed: Incorrection!
 * George: Said Ed.
 * Ed: Us, choo-choos are not the same, but we must keep those secrets from the evil face-cakes on wheels!
 * Homer: Yeah. Why, those little-!!!!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Eddy: Who do those brats think they are?!!!!
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Ed: I'm not in my happy place with them, guys!
 * George: Finished Ed. Plankton hated Spongebob. He wanted him to be sent away so he made a plan. He was going to tell lies about Spongebob. Next day, he spoke to the cars.
 * Plankton: I hear you like cruel sick jokes, and as much as I like cruel sick jokes, I'll tell you a joke that will make Spongedupe look like a fool! I'll whisper these to you. Don't tell the others I told you this.
 * George: And he snickered away.
 * Freight Cars: HAW HAW HAW!
 * George: guffawed the cars.
 * Freight Cars: Homer will be cross with Spongebob when he knows. Let's tell him and pay Spongebob back for bumping us!
 * George: They laughed rudely at the engines as they went by. Soon, Homer, Ed and Eddy found out why.
 * Homer: Why, that little-!!!!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Eddy: Who's that squirt think he is?!!!
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Ed: I'm not in my happy place, guys!
 * George: Finished Ed.
 * Ed: Now it's OUR turn!
 * George: They consulted together.
 * Homer, Eddy and Ed: Yeah!
 * George: They said.
 * Eddy: Four can play this game!
 * Homer: Yeah, wait 'till he comes back.
 * Ed: And I'll be in my happy place, guys!
 * George: Spongebob was tired out. (in unison, Spongebob panted as he puffed along with his cars) The cars had been cheeky and troublesome.
 * Spongebob: Hoo! I'm exhausted!
 * George: He wanted a rest in the shed.
 * Spongebob: Early to rest, early for more work!
 * George: The three engines barred his way.
 * Homer: Scram!
 * Eddy (in unison): Beat it!
 * Ed (in unison): Stay away!!!!
 * (All three wheesh steam at Spongebob)
 * Eddy: Go away!
 * Spongebob: Good joke, guys.
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: But I really need my break.
 * Homer: Yeah, so do we.
 * George: Hissed Homer.
 * Eddy: A permanent break from you!
 * Ed: You betrayed us for the evil face-cakes on wheels, you meanie!!!!
 * Spongebob: What?! But I didn't say anything to them!
 * Homer, Eddy and Ed: Did too!
 * Spongebob: Did not!
 * Homer, Ed, and Eddy: Did too!


 * George: Vince McMahon came to stop the noise.
 * Homer: The sponge called me a speeding hot dog!
 * George: grunted Homer.
 * Eddy: He said I was a mega-mouth horse-head! Throw him out!!!
 * George: hissed Eddy.
 * Ed: I'm evil soap!!!!
 * George: fumed Ed.
 * Vince: Well, Spongebob? What do you have to say for yourself?
 * George: Spongebob considered.
 * Spongebob: I only wish, Mr. McMahon,
 * George: said Spongebob, gravely.
 * Spongebob: That those things I said were true. I wouldn't talk about the engines like that.
 * Vince: (clears his throat)
 * Homer: I'm a laughing-stock beyond the cars!
 * Eddy (in unison): It's his fault the cars are laughin' at us!
 * Ed (in unison): The evil dark side of the face-cakes on wheels consumed my sponge-buddy's soul!
 * George: accused the engines. Vince McMahon recovered. He'd been trying not to laugh himself.
 * Vince: Did you, Spongebob?
 * Spongebob: No, Sir I haven't! Nobody would be as salty and evil as that!
 * George: Plankton lurked up.
 * Vince: All right, Plankton, you heard what Spongebob said.
 * Plankton: Why, Mr. McMahon. I just don't understand. To think that Spongebob of all engines would do such a thing. I'm horribly surprised, Mr. McMahon. But I know nothing of why he did it.
 * Vince: I see...
 * George: Said Vince McMahon. Plankton squirmed and hoped he didn't.
 * Vince: I'm sorry, Spongebob. But you must go to Edd's station for a while. I know he'll be glad to see you.
 * Spongebob (tearing up): [sniffles] Yes, Mr. McMahon.
 * George: Spongebob trundled sadly away. (in unison, Spongebob cried as he left). While Plankton smirked with triumph. (In unison, Plankton snickered evilly)
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Spongebob (crying): It's not fair!
 * George: He complained.
 * Spongebob (with tears in his eyes): Plankton's been telling lies about me and made Mr. McMahon and all the engines think I'm a dirty engine!
 * George: Edd smiled
 * Edd: Chin up, fine fellow. All is well. I believe you're innocent and so does Mr. McMahon. You await what happens. In the meantime, perhaps you could lend me some assistance with these cars?
 * George: Spongebob felt happier with Edd and set to work at once. The cars were silly, heavy and noisy. The two engines had to work hard pushing and pulling all afternoon. At last they reached the top of the hill.
 * Spongebob: Goodbye!
 * George: Whistled Spongebob and rolled gently over the crossing to the other line. Spongebob loves coasting down the hill running easily with the wind whistling past. Suddenly...
 * (Conductor's whistle goes off)
 * George: It was a conductor's warning whistle.
 * Freight Cars: HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH!
 * George: Laughed the cars.
 * Freight Cars: We've broken away! We've broken away! Chase him! Bump him! Throw him off the rails!
 * George: They yelled.
 * Sandy: Get along, Spongebob! Get along!
 * George: Cried Sandy. They raced through Edd's station, but the cars were catching up.
 * Sandy: Faster Spongebob! They're catching up to us like cowboys and Indian punks!
 * George: Sandy was gaining control.
 * Sandy: Another clear mile and we're home free!
 * Spongebob: *encounters Eddy's train the distance* FLIPPIN' FLOTSAM!!!! WHAT'S THAT?!!!!!!
 * George: Eddy was just pulling out on their line from the station ahead. Any minute, there could be a crash!
 * Sandy: You can stop those cowpunks, Spongebob!!!!
 * Sandy: cried Sandy.
 * George: Spongebob put every ounce of weight and steam against the cars!
 * Spongebob: I CAN'T LOOK!!!!! I CAN'T LOOK!!!!!
 * George: Spongebob groaned. He veered into a siding where a barber was setting up shop. He was shaving a customer.
 * Spongebob: *screams as he crashes into the barber shop*
 * Spongebob: Whew! Glad that's over.
 * [scene fades back to the wreckage]
 * George: The silly cars had knocked their conductor off his van and left him far behind after he had whistled the warning. But the cars didn't care, they were feeling very pleased with themselves.
 * Spongebob: I'm sorry, Mr. Barber. Excuse my intrusion and I'm sorry to interrupt your shave, Kevin.
 * Spongebob: apologized Spongebob.
 * Rolf: Rolf refuses to forgive!
 * George: fumed Rolf.
 * Rolf: You frightened Rolf's customers, and they almost formed a stampede!
 * Kevin (voice only): We're people Rolf, not animals.
 * Rolf: *growls* Whatever you call it, you will now feel the wrath of Rolf as I use this what do you say, shaving cream?
 * George: and he lathered Spongebob's face all over. Poor Spongebob. Timmy was helping to pull the cars away when Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Rolf: Rolf does not enjoy your trains tearing apart Rolf's walls!
 * George: Fumed Rolf.
 * Vince: Whoa, calm down, Rolf. I really do understand how you feel,
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: But you must realize that this engine and his driver had prevented a major accident. It was a very close um.... shave.
 * Rolf: Rolf now has great sympathy for the poor engine. Rolf must wash the cream off his face! *runs to the sink*
 * George: He filled a basin of water to wash Spongebob's face. *in unison Rolf filled the basin with water and tossed the water onto Spongebob's face*
 * Rolf: Rolf gives his apologies. Not since mama got a new shoehorn have I seen such bravery.
 * Spongebob: Oh, that's all right and thank you, good sir. I didn't know I was being brave either.
 * Vince: You WERE brave, Spongebob.
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I'm so proud, I don't know what more to say.
 * George: Vince McMahon watched the rescue operation. Then he had more news for Spongebob.
 * Vince: Once they're finished washing and fixing you, you're coming home.
 * Spongebob: What did you say, Mr. McMahon...?
 * Vince: Home. With me.
 * Spongebob: Really? But the others don't like me. They'd rather hang out with Plankton!
 * Vince: No. I never believed Plankton for a second so I gave him the boot. Everyone is sorry and they want you to come home.
 * George: A few days later when he came home...there was a really rousing welcome. For Spongebob the Great Western Engine.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Spongebob's driver, Sandy Cheeks to the series.
 * This is Rolf's only appearance in the series as the barber.

Quotes

 * George: Timmy grew crosser and crosser.
 * Timmy: Time's being wasted!
 * George: He grumbled.
 * Timmy: Why do I always have to keep my passengers waiting while Ed and Eddy screw around all day on the viaduct?!
 * Ed: Hey! Slow down there, partner!
 * George: Snorted Ed.
 * Ed: It may be days before it is safe to cross the violent deck, as we may be the last choo-choos standing to rescue any surviving passengers! What do you think of that, young man?
 * Timmy: I think it's the stupidest thing I've heard all day from you for one!
 * George: Retorted Timmy. He hurried away before Ed could answer. Milhouse was impatient too. He was time to arrive just after Timmy. His passengers found that instead of going straight from the bus to their train. They were kept waiting until Timmy arrived. Soon Milhouse grew cross with Timmy.
 * Milhouse (to himself): He's late again. Thanks for nothing, Timmy.
 * George: He remarked. As Timmy panted wearily in.
 * Milhouse: Just 'cuz we're friends, doesn't mean I won't mention your flaws on speed, Timmy. Yup. If we raced now, there's no way you'd beat me!
 * George: Timmy let off steam loudly.
 * Timmy: That's a bunch of crud!!!
 * George: He hissed.
 * Timmy: It ain't my fault those big-headed engines play on viaducts all day!!! They pin the blame on McMahon's workmen and expect ME to pick up the pace! How lazy are these engines?!!!
 * George: One day, Eddy was later than ever at the junction.
 * Eddy: Timmy! Here me out will ya?! Honest, I tried to hurry, but the stupid via-whatsit made me think I'd fall!
 * Timmy: *groan* Don't worry, Eddy. I'm a guaranteed connection after all.
 * George: Grumbled Timmy. Before Eddy could answer, Timmy puffed away.

Quote 2

 * George: Suddenly, Timmy saw Milhouse ahead. His radiator was steaming.
 * Timmy: What's the matter, Millie?
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Timmy: You should have gotten to the station already. Do you know what time it is?!
 * Milhouse: I feel sick.
 * George: Moaned Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: My radiator aches real bad! And my dad can't even make me better. Please, Timmy! Since you're running late too, can you get my passengers to the station? I don't want to be held responsible for them being stranded.
 * Timmy: You can count on me!
 * George: Said Timmy. He now felt sorry for Milhouse and promised to get help at the next station.

Quote 3

 * George: When Milhouse was better, he came to thank Timmy.
 * Milhouse: Hey, Timmy. Thanks for helping me out the other day. And I'm sorry I doubted your timing.
 * Timmy: Hey, it's cool. I couldn't just leave you or those people stranded. Maybe some good comes out of being late after all.
 * George: For the last cheerful greeting, the two friends went back to work.

Quote 1

 * Piero: You a bunch of the nuisance!
 * George: said Piero.
 * Piero: I want-a-to leave you behind!
 * Reggie: You can't!
 * George: said Reggie.
 * Reggie: I am as important to this railway as you trains are.
 * Piero: You no make-a the benefits for-a this railway!!!!
 * George: Piero burst out.
 * Piero: Whah you are is-a-the screeching of-a-the little crybaby when I done-a-with you! Spite Ignazio, would ya?! Why you no take-a-this you bully?!!!! *charges for Reggie and gives him a forceful shove"
 * Reggie: YEOW!!!! WAAAAHHH!!!!! MOMMY!!!!!
 * George: cried Reggie.
 * Piero: You get more if-a-you disturb Ignazio!
 * George: Reggie behaved better after that...... until one day Piero had an accident. The rails were slippery. He couldn't stop in time.
 * Piero: Oh mondo!
 * (Piero's tender crashes into the signal box)
 * George: Piero wasn't hurt, but Vince McMahon was most annoyed.
 * Vince: I'm very disappointed in you, Piero! I didn't expect you to get in this much careless behavior!!! I was planning on sending Ignazio back and keeping you!
 * Piero: I'm-a so sorry, Mister-a-McMahon!
 * George: Said Piero.
 * Vince: I hope so too. You've gotten in the way with my plans. Now I'll need Eddy to help with the goods' work while you get your tender repaired. *sighs* (to himself) I know Eddy's not gonna be happy about that.
 * George: Vince McMahon was right. Eddy grumbled dreadfully about extra work.
 * Eddy: *mumbling angrily under his breath* Leave it to the new train to bust his tender!


 * Ignazio: Anyone think that Eddy had-a-the-accident on purpose! I hear someone strike-a-the tar-wagons once.
 * Eddy (annoyed): Awwww, shut up!!!!
 * George: burst out Eddy.
 * Eddy: It ain't my fault those stupid cars pushed me like the back-stabbing jerks they-
 * Ignazio: Well, well, well,
 * George: interrupted Ignazio.
 * Ignazio: Surely it no you break-a-the-tar wagons? You no say! You no even tell-a-me!
 * George: Eddy didn't say. He slouched sulkily away.

Quote 2

 * George: Luckily, Ignazio was there.
 * Eddy: Igzzy! You gotta help me!
 * George: Panted Eddy.
 * Eddy: These lousy cars are setting me up for something!!!!
 * Ignazio: We-a show-a them up!
 * George: Said Ignazio. Slowly, but surely, the snorting engines forced the freight cars up the hill. But Eddy was losing steam.
 * Eddy: Put some muscle into it, El Magnifico! I don't feel YOUR strength!!!
 * Ignazio: You no know what-a you talkin' about!!!!
 * George: Shouted Ignazio. The conductor was anxious.
 * Dexter: Now, go easy. You're gonna smash the brake van!!!!
 * (Then Ignazio crushed Reggie into pieces.)
 * Reggie (in unison): YEEOOOOOWW!!!!
 * George: The van was in pieces. No one had been hurt. And soon Edd came to clear the mess. Vince McMahon was on board.
 * Vince: Somehow, I knew Ignazio would be held responsible.
 * George: He said.
 * Edd: Rest assured, sir. Ignazio was brilliant.
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Edd: Eddy's steam was depleting at an alarming rate, but Ignazio showed the strength of 3 locomotives. I heard him within great distance from my yard.
 * Vince: I think two was more than enough!
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I really want to be fair with both you AND Piero, Ignazio. But I'm just not sure. I'm very unsure right now.
 * George: Vince McMahon was making up his mind about which engine to send away. But that's another story.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Piero and Ignazio are introduced to the series in this episode.
 * Dexter (from Dexter's Laboratory) makes his only appearance in the series as the Conductor in this episode.
 * This is Reggie Bullnerd's only appearance in the series as the Spiteful Breakvan.

Quote 1

 * George: They charged it and were just backing for another try when....
 * Ed (muffled / voice only): HEEELP!!!! I'M STUCK!!!!
 * Piero: Oh, dio mio, Ignazio! Ed is stuck in-a-the-snow!
 * Ignazio: You no worry you-self, Eddie boy!!!! We rescue you in no time with-a-the-breakdown train!!!!
 * George: Ed was very grateful. He saw all was not well. The friends were looking glum. They told them Vince McMahon was making a decision.
 * Piero and Ignazio: He send-a-the-both of us away for sure!
 * Bart: Aw, man this stinks.
 * George: said Bart.
 * Homer: All of that trouble over a broken signalbox?!
 * George: Grumbled Homer.
 * Eddy: Hey, at least Ignazio got rid of Reggie the loudmouth brakevan!
 * George: Put in Eddy.
 * Eddy: He was cramping my style!
 * Ed: I, Ed would've been a goner if they hadn't helped me from the evil frost!
 * George: Added Ed
 * Ed: Not fair my new buddies are leaving! *sobs*
 * George: They all agreed that something must be done, but none knew what. Bart decided to talk to Edd.
 * Edd: My advice to you...
 * George: Said Edd
 * Edd: Is that you require a deputation.
 * George: He explained what that was. Bart ran back quickly.
 * Bart: Double-D says we need a deep Playstation!
 * Homer: A what?!
 * George: Asked Homer.
 * Homer: What the heck is-
 * Ed: OOH! OOH! Let me, Homie! What is a...deaf proposal?
 * George: Asked Ed.
 * Bart: Apparently it's when us, engines tell Mr. McMahon something's up.
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Spongebob: Did you say tell Vince McMahon?!
 * George: Asked Spongebob thoughtfully. There was a long silence.
 * Homer: I vote...
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: That the boy be our...duff-pie-station!
 * Bart: What?! Me?!
 * George: Squeaked Bart.
 * Bart: Why me?!
 * Ed: Silly Bart.
 * George: Said Ed.
 * Ed: It is simple!
 * Homer: You heard me, boy! My decision's final!
 * George: Said Homer. Poor Bart wished it wasn't.
 * Vince: Afternoon, Bart. What brings you here?
 * George: Bart jumped.
 * Bart: M-m-m-Mr. McMahon. Uh, hey...
 * Vince: Bart, you look worried. What's wrong?
 * Vince: I'll level with ya, McMahon. T-t-they m-m-made me t-t-this d-d-deposition t-t-to s-s-speak to you, McMahon. I don't like it one bit, McMahon.
 * George: Vince McMahon pondered.
 * Vince: Bart, I think you mean a deputation.
 * Bart: Yes! That's it! I-i-it's a-about Piero and Ignazio, Cena! W-w-word is McMahon, i-if you s-s-send them away, McMahon. They're total scrap, McMahon! P-please, McMahon! D-don't l-l-let that happen, McMahon!
 * Vince: Bart, you've given me a lot to think about.
 * George: Later, Vince McMahon spoke to the engines.
 * Vince: Earlier today, I've received a....deputation. I really do understand how you all feel and I have come to a conclusion of the subject.
 * George: He paused impressively.
 * Vince: Piero and Ignazio, I heard your work plowing the snow's been admirable! As a reward, you'll each get a new paint job!
 * George: The friends were surprised.
 * Piero and Ignazio: Grazie, Mister-a McMahon!
 * Vince: And as a bonus, you'll be the first engines on my railway to have your names painted on your sides!
 * Piero and Ignazio: Grazie, Mister-a McMahon!
 * Piero: But...
 * Ignazio: Does this mean we...?
 * George: Vince McMahon smiled.
 * Vince: What I'm telling you is...
 * George: But the rest of the speech was drowned in a  delighted chorus of cheers and whistles. The friends were here to stay.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Bubbles: Gee, Timmy. You really know where the stations are.
 * George: Laughed Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: It's like you don't even need me to drive you at all.
 * George: Timmy had become conceited. He didn't realize Bubbles was joking. Later he boasted to the others.
 * Timmy: So, Bubbles says I don't need her now.
 * Bart: Don't be nuts!
 * George: Snorted Bart.
 * Johnny: I'd never go without Nick.
 * George: Said Johnny earnestly.
 * Johnny: Plank and I'd freak out!
 * Timmy: Ha!
 * George: Boasted Timmy.
 * Timmy: I ain't scared!
 * Johnny: You'd never do it.
 * Timmy: Oh wouldn't I? Just wait and see!
 * George: The next morning, the firelighter came. Timmy drowsed comfortably as the warmth spread through his boiler. Bart and Johnny were still asleep. Timmy suddenly remembered.
 * Timmy: Hah! What goons!
 * George: He chuckled.
 * Timmy: I'll show them who's right. Bubbles said so herself. I'll just chuff a few inches outta here. And blow my whistle! It'll be a riot!
 * George: Timmy thought he was being clever. But really he was only moving because a careless cleaner had meddled with his controls.

Quote 2

 * George: The stationmaster was about to have breakfast.
 * Timmy: Crud! Cosmo, Wanda, I wish I wasn't- (short pause) Oh, yeah. CRUUUUUUUUUD!
 * George: cried Timmy and shut his eyes.
 * George: The house rocked, broken glass tinkled, plaster was everywhere. Timmy had collected a bush on his travels. He peered into the room through its leaves. He couldn't speak. The stationmaster was furious! His wife picked up her plate.
 * Waxelplax: Turner, you miserable engine!
 * George: She scolded.
 * Waxelplax: Just look what you've done to our breakfast! Now I shall have to cook some more! If you were still a little kid, I'd give you detention by now!
 * George: She banged the door. More plaster fell. This time, it fell on Timmy. Timmy felt depressed.
 * Timmy: Oh, why didn't I listen to my friends?! Why?!
 * George: Workmen propped up the house with strong poles, and laid rails through the garden.
 * George: Then the 2 Italian engines, Piero and Ignazio arrived.
 * Piero: You no worry, Timothy!
 * Ignazio: We have you back on-a-the-rails!
 * George: They laughed.
 * Timmy: Man, am I glad to see-...Actually I didn't want anyone to see me like this.

Quote 3

 * George: There was worse to come.
 * Vince McMahon (seriously): You are in so much trouble, Mr. Timmy..
 * Timmy (muffled): I know, Mr. McMahon. I'm sorry, Mr. McMahon. I totally deserved this.
 * Vince: You'll go to the works now and get your broken and torn up parts mended. I'm afraid it'll be a long job.
 * Timmy: Yes, Mr. McMahon, sir!
 * Vince: Meanwhile, a diesel railcar will do your jobs.
 * Timmy: W-w-w-what?! Did you just say a diesel railcar?! *in his mind* I sure hope it isn't who I think it is (referring to and foreshadowing Trixie appearing in the next episode)
 * George: Timmy spluttered.
 * Vince: Yes, Timmy. Diesels always stay in their sheds till they are wanted and they never scamper off to breakfast in stationmasters' houses.
 * Timmy: Ain't that the truth? (story ends)

Trivia

 * Principal Waxelplax (from "Fairly Odd Parents") makes her only appearance in the series as the stationmaster's wife.

Quote 1

 * George: Bart and Johnny were worried. Timmy's recent accident had caused a great deal of trouble. And Vince McMahon was waiting for them with important news.
 * Vince: Bart, Johnny, this is Trixie Tang, the diesel railcar. She's here to help while Timmy's out of service.
 * Trixie: Hello, empty train tracks.
 * Bart: Uh, pardon me, Mr. McMahon, but please tell me she'll be outta here when Timmy's back!?
 * Vince: Well, that all depends.
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: For the time of her stay, I want the two of you to make sure she feels welcome and satisfied.
 * Bart (unamused): Whatever you say, sir.
 * Johnny (in unison): No problem, McMahon! You can count on us!
 * George: Said the engines.
 * Vince: Much appreciated. Hurry off now and show her to the shed. She's gonna want to rest after her long trip here.
 * George: Trixie was not easy to please. She shuttered at the engine shed.
 * Trixie: *scoffs* Do you seriously expect me to sleep here?! Where I come from, I sleep in a nice clean shed. And if I get so much a slight smudge, you'll be hearing from my lawyer!
 * Bart (to Johnny): Ay carumba! She's a pain.
 * Johnny (to Bart): Nuts to her attitude.
 * George: Next, they tried the carriage shed.
 * Trixie: Much better,
 * George: Said Trixie.
 * Trixie: But what on earth is that filth?
 * George: The "filth" turned out to be Cosmo, Wanda and Plank who were most offended.
 * Cosmo (tearing up): Filth?! I thought I was the cleanest coach in the world!
 * Wanda: *in unison, Cosmo cried* I won't stay here to be insulted while you make my honey cry!
 * George: Wanda Fumed. Bart and Johnny had to take them away and spend half the night soothing their hurt feelings.

Quote 2

 * Trixie: You wouldn't want Timmy Turner's smelly pink and green coaches now.
 * George: The passengers waited for Trixie to start, but she didn't. She saw that a milk van was about to be coupled to her, and was most indignant.
 * Trixie: Do they honestly expect me to pull that pathetic excuse of a truck?
 * Miz: C'mon.
 * George: said her driver, The Miz.
 * Miz: You can pull one lousy van!
 * Trixie: Uh, no-!?
 * George: said Trixie.
 * Trixie: Besides, that little Bart chuffer can pull it. He loves pushing filthy cars!
 * George: She began to shudder violently.
 * Miz: Enough of that!!
 * George: said The Miz.
 * Miz: Heel, Trixie!! Relax before you hurt yourself!
 * George: Trixie lurched backwards. *Trixie lurches back* She was so cross, that she blew a fuse.
 * Trixie: See, what did I tell you?!
 * George: Trixie said and stopped. Everyone argued with her, but it was no use.
 * Trixie: It's by orders of my Security guards.
 * Miz: What Security?
 * George: Asked the Miz.
 * Trixie: My Security guards are very nice people. They'd come by daily and examine me carefully. "Trixie," they'd say "Never, never pull. You were built a rich engine, and your butler says rich engines don't do dirty work. And pulling is bad for a diesel's swerves as highly-sprung as yours" So I'm afraid that's how it is.
 * George: Finished Trixie.
 * Stationmaster: Stuff and nonsense!
 * George: said the stationmaster.
 * Apu: I can't believe you live by such philosophy!
 * George: said Apu the shunter.
 * Apu: Who in the right mind let Mr. McMahon send such a FEEBLE--!
 * Trixie: Feeble?! FEEBLE?!!!!
 * George: spluttered Trixie.
 * Trixie: Unattach me--!
 * Passengers: STOP ARGUING!!!!!
 * George: grumbled the passengers.
 * Passengers: WE'RE LATE ALREADY!
 * George: So they uncoupled the van, and Trixie purred away, feeling very pleased with herself.

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Trixie Tang to the series along with her driver, The Miz (from WWE.)
 * Apu (from the Simpsons) makes his only appearance in the series as The Shunter in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: Trixie the Diesel Railcar's work in the countryside was full of surprises. But she was frightened of bulls and cows and she remained very lazy and stubborn. One day, Johnny brought Plank to the station where Bart was grumpily shunting.
 * Johnny: Hiya, Bart. Looks like Trixie left the milk behind again, eh?
 * Bart: Great, I guess I'm gonna have to make a special journey with it!? As if there wasn't anything better for me to do!
 * George: Grumbled Bart.
 * Johnny: (to Plank) What's that? (to Bart) Plank says, "We'll take the milk and you fetch our freight cars."
 * George: The drivers and stationmaster agreed. Bart had never been to the quarry before. He began ordering the freight cars about.
 * Bart: Hello?! Can you all hurry up?!
 * George: He said. The freight cars grumbled to each other.
 * Cars: This is Johnny's place! Bart's got no right to poke his funnel up here and push us around!
 * George: They whispered and passed the word.
 * Cars: Pay Bart back! Pay Bart back!
 * Bart: Let's go, men! Haven't got all day!
 * Cars: We'll give him all day.
 * George: Giggled the freight cars. But they followed so quietly, that Bart thought they were under control.

Quote 2

 * Cars: On! On!
 * George: They cried.
 * Bart: Ah! Somebody help!
 * George: Whistled Bart. The man on duty at the crossing rushed to warn traffic with his red flag. But was too late to switch Bart to the runaway siding. Frantically trying to grip the rails, Bart slid into the yard.
 * Bart: We got a situation here, people! LOOK OUT!
 * (Bart crashes into and atop the brake van)
 * George: The brake van was in smithereens. Kevin had jumped clear, but Bart was stranded. Next day, Vince McMahon arrived. Johnny and Trixie had helped to clear the wreckage, but Bart remained on his perch of freight cars.
 * Vince: Because of your accident, we'll now need to try,
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: To run the branch line with Johnny and the diesel. If it wasn't for you, Bart, we wouldn't be in this awkward predicament!
 * Bart: Sorry, boss...
 * Vince: I'll need for you to stay there until we're ready.
 * George: Continued Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: And next time, be more cautious of freight cars. (in his head) Usually, it's the cars who are the culprits for my engines' accidents, but somehow, I know Bart made them do what they did.
 * George: Bart sighed. The freight cars groaned beneath his wheels. He quite understood about awkward predicaments. Vince McMahon spoke severely to Trixie too.
 * Vince: The engines of my railway always work hard, but you've done EVERYTHING EXCEPT WORK HARD! And lazy engines like you get sent away!
 * George: Trixie was ashamed.
 * Vince: BUT. Johnny has told me that you helped to work hard after Bart's accident. So, Trixie, I'll be giving you another chance.
 * Trixie: You can count on me, Mr. McMahon!
 * George: Said Trixie.
 * Trixie: I know I can AND WILL work hard. That little bald tram engine even says he'll help me out.
 * Vince: Now that's what I like to hear. When Johnny's not in his own world, what he doesn't know about branch line problems isn't worth knowing. Our Johnny's one experienced tram engine.
 * George: Next day, Timmy came back.
 * Cosmo and Wanda: YAAAY!!!
 * George: And Bart was sent to be mended. Cosmo and Wanda were delighted to see Timmy again and he took them for a run at once.
 * Cosmo: Can we go to Cherry World?
 * Wanda: Not now nor never!
 * Timmy: *laughs as he pulls out* I missed you guys.
 * George: All are now friends and Johnny has taught Trixie a great deal. She shooed a cow off the line the other day all by herself.
 * Johnny: See? What'd I tell ya?
 * (Episode ends)

Quote 2

 * George: The diesel looked up.
 * Skinner: Do you mind, young man?
 * Snap: Yeah, I do! Fork over my cars before I get rowdy!
 * Skinner: Balderdash. These are mine.
 * George: Said the diesel
 * Skinner: Now move along!
 * George: Snap pretended to be frightened.
 * Snap: You're a downright punk!
 * George: He whimpered.
 * Snap: You'll be sorry!
 * George: He ran back and hid behind the cars on the other side. Bloo now came forward.
 * Bloo: Car thief!
 * George: He ran away too. Snap took his place.
 * (the 2 continued taking turns running up next to Skinner teasing him)
 * George: This went on and on until the diesel's eyes nearly popped out.
 * Skinner: STOP! That's quite enough! You're making me dizzy!
 * George: The two engines gazed at him.
 * Skinner: What is the meaning of this? Do you 2 know each other?
 * Snap and Bloo: Yes! We're friends!
 * Skinner: I might have figured.
 * George: Just then Edd bustled in.
 * Edd: Snap and Bloo, why on earth are you two playing here?
 * Snap: We ain't foolin' around!
 * George: Protested Snap.
 * Bloo: Yeah, what he said.
 * George: Squeaked Bloo
 * Bloo: You may not take our cars without asking first, but we were only trying to get them back from this thief.
 * Edd: There's no cause for belligerence or accusations.
 * George: Said Edd severely.
 * Edd: This engine is a Metropolitan Vicar's diesel electric type 2.
 * George: The 2 friends were most impressed.
 * Snap: We're sorry, Bucko.
 * Skinner: No hard feelings.
 * George: The diesel smiled.
 * Skinner: Seymour Skinner, but please call me Skinner. My sincere apology for not understanding about the cars.
 * Edd: Apology accepted on their behalf.
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Edd: Now off you go, Snap and Bloo. Retrieve Skinner's cars then you'll take this lot. (in unison, the 2 exited the scene). There isn't any real harm in them.
 * George: He said to Skinner.
 * Edd: However, they're quite maddening at times.
 * George: Skinner chuckled.
 * Skinner: Maddening...
 * George: He said.
 * Skinner: Is the word.

Trivia

 * This episode properly introduces Snap, Bloo, and Skinner to the series along with Snap's driver, Queen Rapsheeba and Bloo's driver, Coco to the series.

Quotes

 * Homer: *groan* It's just not fair!
 * George: Grumbled Homer.
 * Edd: What ever is unfair, Homer?
 * George: Asked Edd.
 * Homer: That branchline diesels can pull mainline trains.
 * Edd: Cast away those melancholy blues, Homer. I'm sure Seymour will let you pull his freight cars sometimes.
 * George: Homer spluttered.
 * Homer: Are you nuts?! I won't pull Skinner's lousy cars! And there's no way I'D go on any branchline!
 * Edd: Why ever not? I think it would be a nice change.
 * Homer: Mr. McMahon would think it's a crazy idea.
 * George: Huffed Homer
 * Homer: Branchlines are for giant suckers. (exits scene)
 * George: Edd chuckled and followed him to the station. (Edd blows whistle and leaves)

Quote 2

 * George: Next morning, Snap and Bloo peeped into the yard. There were no cars for them, but they didn't mind that. Teasing Homer would be much better fun.
 * Snap: Say, Bloo. What's that next to you?
 * George: Asked Snap.
 * Bloo: Hello?!
 * George: Squeaked Bloo.
 * Bloo: It's Homer! Are you blind?!
 * Snap: I doubt that's Homer.
 * Bloo: Come on! Of course it is!
 * Snap: He'd never step wheel onto any branchline. He says they're for giant suckers!
 * George: Homer pretended he hadn't heard them.
 * Bloo: Well, if you say it isn't Homer,
 * George: Said Bloo.
 * Bloo: Maybe it's just rusted old metal.
 * Snap: Yeah. We best get it to the scrapyard!
 * Bloo: No way! This metal's useless for anything. Let's bring it to the harbor and push it into the sea!!! It's perfect!
 * George: Homer was alarmed. (in unison, Homer blew on his whistle)
 * Homer: (screams) I AIN'T SCRAP!! IT IS ME!!! I'M HOMER!!! HELP!!!
 * George: When Skinner suddenly arrived, Homer thought him the most beautiful sight he had ever seen.
 * Homer: Help me, Skinner! They're after me 'cause they think I'm scrap!
 * George: Skinner quickly sized up the situation and threatened to take away the cars he had brought for Snap and Bloo. This made the friends behave at once. Homer thought Skinner was wonderful.
 * Homer: Oh, I've never been so relieved! How do you control them?!
 * Skinner: Hm, beats me.
 * George: Sighed Skinner.
 * Skinner: Just a talent I suppose.
 * George: Homer still believes that Skinner saved his life. But we know the little engines were only teasing. Don't we?
 * (episode ends)

Quote 1

 * George: He found it hard to start the heavy train.
 * Ed: Do you think if he had a sack of potatoes that he wouldn't be so useless?
 * George: asked Ed.
 * Eddy: C'mon Lumpy, Sockhead's like this all the time! He can't even pull or lift a butterfly!
 * George: remarked Eddy.
 * Homer: What a joke!
 * George: grunted Homer.
 * Homer: He should give up and work as a beer train. Mmmm.... beer....
 * Spongebob: *loud gasp* BARNACLES!
 * George: burst out Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: I'm surprised at all of you! you're all jealous. Edd is better than you'll ever be.
 * Skinner: Hmmm...You're right, Spongebob. Edd isn't the strongest or the fastest engine, but he's full of potential that'll surprise us all.

Quote 2

 * George: Suddenly, Edd's wheels slipped fiercely and with a shrieking crack.... *pop!* something broke.
 * George: Lisa surveyed the damage. Repairs took some time.
 * Lisa: One of your crank pins' broke, Edd.
 * George: said Lisa.
 * Lisa: I've taken off the side rods, but now you're like an old time train. Please, Edd. Tell me you can get the passengers to the station. Otherwise, they'll never be home after dark.
 * Edd: I'll try my best, Lisa. *groans to himself*
 * George: promised Edd. Edd puffed and pulled his hardest, but his wheels kept slipping, and he couldn't start the heavy train. The passengers were anxious, and Lisa was sad.
 * Lisa (with tears in his eyes): *sad gasps* Oh dear, Edd, *sad gasp* We're stranded You can't do it. *sobs sweetly.
 * Edd (with tears in his eyes): I'm disappointed in myself. Why, the passengers... We can't take them home because I'm too weak.
 * George: After a minute of sorrow, Lisa suddenly developed a plan.
 * Lisa: *wipes the tears off her eyes* I think I've just the idea to get you rolling again, but this is our only hope, I'll be right back, I got to alter the coaches. *runs to coaches and loosens the couplings*
 * George: Lisa was making adjustments between the coaches.
 * Lisa: I've loosened the couplings, Edd. Now it'll be much easier for you, boy.
 * Edd: I certainly hope so.
 * George: said Edd.
 * Edd (in a groaning way): *blows his whistle* I must! I will! I shall!
 * George: he puffed, and moved cautiously forward. The first coach moving, helped to start the second, and the second helped the third. *scene fades to Edd as he blew his whistle in unison*
 * Edd (in a brave groaning way): I've succeeded! I must go on....
 * George: puffed Edd.
 * Lisa: Keep it steady, Eddie!
 * George: warned Lisa.
 * Lisa: You can do it, Edd!!!! I believe in you, Edd! You're getting these passengers home! Keep trying! *begins praying*
 * George: and Lisa prayed as she listened to Edd's steady beat as they forged slowly but surely ahead.

Quotes

 * Bart (narrating): And every year on the date of the accident, it runs again as a direct message to all souls of losers! Plunging into the gap, wailing like an upset stomach and eats engine's brains!!!!!
 * Timmy: Bart, what the heck are you about?
 * Bart: The Zombie Train! Kevin saw it last night!
 * Johnny: Ooh! Where?!
 * George: cried Johnny.
 * Bart: Dude didn't say. Ay, caramba! Zombies eating brains! Oh, ho ho! This is gonna rock!
 * George: said Bart.
 * Timmy: HAH!
 * George: scoffed Timmy.
 * Timmy: That's so pathetic! I ain't scared of no zombies!
 * Bart: Tim said he didn't believe your brain-eating zombies story.
 * George: Said Bart next morning. Kevin laughed.
 * Kevin: No, duh! It was all on TV.
 * George: Bart was disappointed. That evening, he came back from the harbor.

Quote 2

 * George: But a broken cart load of lime lay ahead. Sam the farmer had just gone for help.
 * Bart (while whistling): WAAAAAAHHH!!!
 * (Bart crashes into the cart)
 * George: Bart broke the cart to smithereens. Lime flew everywhere. He puffed quickly to the nearest signal box. Kevin told the signal man what had happened.
 * Signal Man: I'll see to it.
 * George: Said the signal man.
 * Signal Man: But you better clean Bart or people will think he's a zombie.
 * George: Bart chuckled.
 * Bart: Hey, how about we DO pretend I'm really a zombie to scare the buffers off Timmy!? Then we'll see who's afraid of zombies!
 * George: Johnny promised to help.
 * Johnny: I'm on it, Bart! Let's boogie, Plank! (exits scene)
 * George: Timmy was being oiled up for his evening train.
 * Johnny: Bart's a dead duck! Dead duck I tell ya!
 * George: Cried Johnny.
 * Timmy: (bothered sigh) Let me guess, he had an accident, right?
 * George: Puffed Timmy.
 * Timmy: Crud! Now I'm gonna be late!
 * Johnny: You're welcome to go, Timmy, but you ain't heard the worst part!
 * Timmy: Spit it out, Baldy! I ain't got all evening!
 * Johnny: It's a z-z-z-zombie engine! It l-l-l-looked like Bart! And s-s-s-said s-s-something a-a-about c-c-c-coming here t-t-t-t-to eat our brains!!!!
 * Timmy: Hah! Sure it is. No worries, dude. I'll protect ya from this scary zombie!


 * Bart: *zombie moan*
 * Timmy: Wha--?! What was that?!
 * Bart (in a moaning way): Braaaaiiiinnnnssss!!!!!!
 * Johnny: LOOK OUT, PLANK!!!!
 * Bubbles: *screams* ZOMBIES!!!!! *bawls loudly in fear*
 * Bart (in a moaning way): Zombie want braaaaaiiiins and fleeeesh...
 * Johnny: *screams* You're never eating our brains or flesh in a ga-zillion years!!!!
 * Bart (in a moaning way): Zombie hungry. Zombie enterrrrrr...
 * (shed doors open by themselves)
 * Timmy (scared): *shivers* We gotta fetch Cosmo and Wanda! Bubbles! *runs away to fetch Cosmo and Wanda*
 * George: It was morning when Timmy returned.
 * Johnny: Hiya, Tim. Where ya been?
 * George: Asked Johnny.
 * Timmy: Uh, well, ya see,
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I figured you were bummed about Bart and all. And...I didn't wanna say...I hung out in the freight shed. So-
 * (Bart's zombie whistle is heard)
 * Timmy: Ah! Running late! Catch ya later! (puffs away with Cosmo and Wanda)
 * George: Bart was none the worse for his adventure. And was still enjoying himself enourmously. He had heard everything.
 * Bart: (laughs) How do ya like that?
 * Johnny: Boy howdy, Bart. And to think Timmy believed he saw a zombie. (echo on zombie)
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * When Bart scares Timmy, he moans and uses various zombie quotes.

Quote 1

 * Bart (in moaning voice with his whistle blowing in unison): BRAAAIIIINNNSSS!!!!! BRRRAAAAAAAIINNNNSSS!!!!!!
 * George: Bart gave Timmy a zombie act.
 * Bart: *laughs hysterically* You just got OWNED last night, Timmy!!!! *laughs* That was epic, dude!
 * Timmy: Wait a second, it was YOU last night?!
 * George: asked Timmy
 * Bart: Yeah, don't have a cow, man! But you should have seen your face it was-
 * Timmy: Ha, ha, very funny.
 * George: Continued Timmy.
 * Timmy: At least I didn't go around looking like an ugly zombie.
 * Bart: Ugly? Is that the best you could come up with?
 * Timmy: No. But I think it was an improvement to your looks.
 * Bart: What'd you say?!
 * Timmy: Yeah. And you've been so late this past week, you move as slow as zombies too!
 * Bart: Na-uh! Blame the hay!
 * Timmy: Yeah-huh!
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: And I can't help if you're as slow as zombies with your work. Time's time. Mr. McMahon expects punctual timing from me!
 * Bart: Slow as zombies, my butt!
 * George: Fumed Bart. As he set off to collect some hay to take to the harbor.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: *groan* Oh, c'mon! 10 minutes late?! I warned Bart! The passengers are gonna form a mob and McMahon'll-
 * George: Then they saw Bart. They laughed and shouted.
 * Bart: Don't have a cow, man. I'm here.
 * George: Bart panted.
 * Timmy: Well, well, LOOK what creeped outta the hay!
 * George: Teased Timmy.
 * Bart: Man, what's gotten into you?
 * George: Asked Bart.
 * Timmy: More like what's gotten ON you!
 * George: Puffed Timmy.
 * Timmy: It was worth being late to see this!
 * George: When Bart got home, Kevin showed him just what he looked like in a mirror.
 * Bart: Well, hush my mouth! THAT'S why they were laughing! I'm what Lisa once said a woolly bear! Please tell me you can clean me before Johnny sees!
 * George: But it was no good. Timmy told Johnny all about it. Instead of talking about sensible things like playing zombies, Timmy and Johnny made jokes about woolly bear caterpillars and other creatures which crawl about in hay. They laughed a lot. But Bart thought they were really being very silly indeed.
 * Bart: Aw, man, this stinks.
 * (episode ends)

Quotes

 * George: Vince McMahon was now waiting impatiently for Timmy.
 * Vince: Stop right there!
 * George: He said.
 * Vince: Timmy, our tree just arrived in the nick of time. I want you to go and get it. Spongebob will keep an eye on Cosmo and Wanda until you've returned.
 * Timmy: Will we get to sing Christmas carols too?
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Vince: We'll see about that.
 * George: Promised Vince McMahon.
 * Timmy: Man, I'd love to sing a good Christmas carol again.
 * George: Sighed Timmy as he set off on his important mission. Timmy collected the tree safely, but large snowdrifts lay ahead.
 * (Timmy runs into the snowdrift)
 * Timmy: Augh! Can't be late!
 * George: He thought.
 * Timmy: Vince McMahon's counting on me!
 * George: Whistling bravely, Timmy tried to move, but he couldn't. There was worse to come...
 * (More snow falls all over Timmy)
 * George: Timmy was snowed under. Meanwhile, the other engines waited and waited. They were grumbling about Timmy for being late.
 * (Piero, Ignazio, Ed and Homer all whistle angrily)
 * Homer: Hurry up!
 * Ed (in unison): Show yourself, Timmy Timer!
 * Piero (in unison): Where-a he be?!
 * Ignazio: I no know where he-a be!
 * Vince: Engines, enough of that already!!!!
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Timmy left the works with our tree safe and sound, but unfortunately, snow's brought down the telephone lines. We can only assume he's stranded!
 * George: The engines now felt sorry for him and cold, but confident, the Italian friends set off to the rescue.
 * (in unison, Piero and Ignazio raced to Timmy's rescue)

Quote 2

 * Timmy: (in a crying way) Someone PLEASE pull me out!
 * Ignazio: Piero, you hear that? Sounds-a-like somebody crying.
 * Timmy (In a crying way): Someone free me from this snowbank!
 * Piero: I no know. But, it sounded like-a-Timothy?
 * Timmy: (in a crying way): It IS me, you italian goons!
 * Piero: *suddenly sees Timmy* *gasps in horror* Marona mia! It IS-a-Timothy!
 * Ignazio: The poor sad tank engine is-a-frozen to-a-the-frames in there!
 * Piero: You no worry, Timothy! We getta-you-out!
 * Timmy (with tears in eyes / buried in snow): Oh, at last! *sad gasps* You're the best, you two!!!!

Quote 3

 * Vince: To show my appreciation for all your hard work, you can ALL go and enjoy the Christmas carols. What are you all waitin' for?! Go!
 * (The engines whistle happily and depart)
 * Piero: Hurry!
 * Ignazio: Imma comin'!
 * Timmy: Sweet!
 * Edd: Splendid!
 * Eddy: There better presents!
 * George: At the big station, all was soon ready.
 * Vince: Three...two...one!
 * George: Suddenly, like magic, the station was flooded with lights.
 * Vince: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I want to give Timmy the Tank Engine and all his friends three cheers for all their hard work! If it wasn't for them, none of this would be possible!
 * (People whistle and cheer)
 * George: Then, there was a familiar whirring sound. Bart and Johnny smiled. They knew who it was. With landing lights shining brightly, Tails the Helicopter touched down gently in the snow. Bringing the greatest surprise of all...Santa Claus! What a marvelous surprise. Everyone cheered and the party began.
 * Timmy: Man, getting stuck in the snow is pure misery, but it was worth it for a party like this! Merry Christmas, Bart! And Merry Christmas to all...one per year!

Trivia

 * This is the Season 2 Finale

Quotes

 * George: It was a cold winter's morning on the Island of Sodor. The wind was bitter and the ground hard with frost. Timmy and Bart were feeling cold and cross.
 * Timmy: Man, I've never wanted a hot chocolate worse in my life!
 * George: Huffed Timmy.
 * Timmy: Bubbles oughta know that. She's late.
 * Bart: She's not late.
 * George: Replied Bart.
 * Bart: This weather woke us up too early. And us, engines aren't even allowed hot chocolate.
 * George: Gusts of wind swirled around the shed, tossing flakes of snow toward Timmy. Then they swooshed around Bart too.
 * Bart: How about w-w-w-we g-g-get our minds on s-s-s-something else?
 * George: Shivered Bart.
 * Timmy: Yeah!
 * George: Replied Timmy.
 * Timmy: Like how funny we'd look when our funnels freeze into icicles!
 * Bart: Don't joke about that when it's freezing out here. I want to talk about warm things like Summer days or burning firewood!
 * Timmy: Or our fireboxes lit...
 * George: Muttered Timmy.
 * Bart (in a fantasy of him wearing a scarf): Wait a minute! Scarves!
 * George: Continued Bart.
 * Timmy: *laughs* Scarves? Yeah, that's exactly what you need, Bart! A dopey scarf around your funnel!
 * George: Timmy was only teasing, but Bart thought happily about scarves until Bubbles and Kevin came. Vince McMahon was enjoying hot porridge for breakfast. He was looking forward to taking important visitors on a tour of the railway and had pressed his special trousers.
 * Vince: I'll stow them into my suitcase.
 * George: Vince McMahon said to Ms. Bellum.
 * Vince: And just before the pictures, I'll change right into them. Piece of cake.
 * George: Then, he set off to catch his train. Bart was now working hard. His fire was burning nicely and he had plenty of steam, but he still thought about scarves. He saw them everywhere he went.
 * Bart: My funnel's freezing, Lumpy!!! My funnel's freezing!!
 * George: He puffed.
 * Bart: Why won't someone bring me a scarf?!
 * Ed: Silly Bart.
 * George: Said Ed.
 * Ed: Choo-choos don't wear woolly snakes!
 * Bart: They're called scarves, you idiot and only if engines have the right funnel.
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Ed: Yours is as "big" as your brain!
 * George: Before Ed could answer, Bart puffed away. Ed snorted, he was looking forward to pulling the special train.

Quote 2

 * Bart: NOOOOOO....!!!
 * George: Groaned Bart.
 * (Jam crates and McMahon's tie fall on Bart.)
 * (Then Jam dropped on Vince McMahon.)
 * Vince (in unison): AHH!
 * George: Sticky streams of jam trickled down Bart's face. A formal tie hung on his lamp iron. Worst of all, a pair of winter pants coiled lovingly around his funnel. Everyone was very angry. Vince McMahon seized the formal tie.
 * Vince: This tie belongs to me!!
 * George: He said.
 * Vince: Look at it, Bart!!
 * Bart: I am, sir. I am.
 * Vince: And my new pair of pants!!
 * Bart: All right! Anything else?
 * Vince: Yes. The passengers! Now we'll need to pay for their dirty clothes and you ruined my good pants!!! You see what happens when you try and prank the coaches?!!
 * George: Bart went off to the yard. He felt very silly. On the way, he met Eddy.
 * Eddy: (laughs hysterically) What are you, a clown!? I never knew they wore pants on their heads!!!
 * George: And he hurried off to tell Ed the news. That evening, Timmy and Bart were resting in the shed. Kevin had taken away the pants and gave Bart a good rub-down.
 * Timmy: Hey, cheer up, Bart. Bubbles and Kevin will be here early tomorrow to light our fires.
 * George: Said Timmy. Ed arrived. He enjoyed taking the passengers around and now felt sorry for Bart too.
 * Ed: Sidney says the sun will make the evil cold go away. No need for woolly snakes, little Bart.
 * Bart: Drop it will ya?!
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Bart: I'm WAY over scarfs. Warm boilers are where it's at for engines!
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of Season 3

Quote 1

 * Bart: Hey, Timmy. Man, you're lucky. I wish I could carry kids for a change instead of those lousy "jerk cars"!
 * Timmy: The kids I just dropped off have Sunday school with Lovejoy.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Problem is, I'm way busy tonight, but the Station Master gave me permission to ask you to bring them home.
 * Bart: No problem-o, man!
 * George: Promised Bart. Later, Bart saw Tails.
 * Tails: Sorry, Bart. I don't have time to talk. I'm on high alert.
 * Bart: Why?
 * Tails: Bad weather forecast. My help's especially needed at this time. You might wanna be careful of your direction and speed.
 * Bart: Tell me something I don't know!
 * George: Huffed Bart.
 * Bart: As long as I have my tracks, I can go ANYWHERE in any weather any day! So, Sayonara! (puffs away and arrives at the next scene with Edd at Elsbridge station)


 * Edd: Be cautious out there, Bartholomew. The storm is coming in an alarming rate.
 * George: warned Edd.
 * Bart: A promise is a promise Sockhead, no matter what stupid weather is. *puffs away*
 * George: The children had a lovely day, but by teatime, dark clouds loomed ahead *thunder rumbles* Cosmo and Wanda were waiting when Bart arrived. He was just in time. The rain streaked down Bart's boiler.
 * Bart: Aw, come on!
 * George: Bart groaned and thought of his nice dry shed. *Bart departs the station*
 * Cosmo (singing): Rain rain, go away, come again another day, rain rain go away...
 * Wanda: *groans* Will you shut up, Cosmo?! *scene fades into the countryside*
 * George: Bart struggled past coastal villages and into the countryside. The river was rising fast.
 * Bart: Does anyone have a brighter lamp thingy?!
 * George: Bart complained as he battled against the rain. More danger lay ahead. *Bart blows his whistle as he plunges into the flood*
 * Bart: *groans loudly* The stupid water just put out my warm fire!
 * George: Kevin went to find some more firewood.
 * Kevin: Yo, Neptune, I need your floorboards so that we can hopefully get Bart goin' again.
 * Neptune: *groan* Why must I take apart clean floorboard for firewood?
 * George: Grumbled Neptune, but he still helped. Soon, Bart's fire was burning well. He felt warm and comfortable again. Then he saw Tails.
 * Bart: *groans* Why must Tails come and rub it in my face?!
 * George: Something thudded onto Bart's boiler!
 * Bart: OW! Watch where you're dropping things, bird-brain!
 * Kevin: Chill Bart, Tails is only helping by dropping us extra firewood.
 * Bart: Awesome! Thanks, Tails!
 * Tails: It's no problem at all!
 * George: Replied Tails and buzzed away. The water lapped Bart's wheels. Bart was losing steam again, but he plunged bravely on.
 * Bart: Oh, man! Gotta keep my promise!
 * George: He panted.
 * Bart: Oh, man! Gotta keep my promise!
 * George: He made one more big effort and at last, exhausted, but triumphant, he brought the train home.
 * Timmy: Woo-hoo! You made it, Bart!
 * George: Cheered Timmy.
 * Timmy: And you even fought the fierce storm!
 * George: Vince McMahon arrived in Tails. First, he thanked the men, then Bart.
 * Vince: Tails tells me that you were some kind of...sorcerer. Not only that, but he says he can beat you at some things except pretending to be a sailboat. I have no idea what happens when you two get together, but I have the idea you're one really useful engine!
 * Bart: Thanks a lot, boss!
 * George: Whispered Bart happily.
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * This is one of King Neptune's (from "Neputune's Spatula") only appearances as the conductor.

Quotes

 * George: The Island of Sodor had many visitors and Vince McMahon had scheduled more trains. Homer the Big Engine had to work harder than ever.
 * Homer: Hey, come on you coaches. Pick up the pace a little! Pick it up! Pick it up! The passengers are expecting me to arrive on time.
 * Lenny, Carl and Moe: We're trying, Homer!
 * George: Whenever Homer finished one journey, it was time for another to begin.
 * Homer: Hoo! Time for a rest. Thank Jebus!
 * (Conductor blows his whistle)
 * Homer: Awwww! And I almost fell asleep!
 * George: He puffed.
 * Homer: Hope I have better luck at the next station.
 * George: Even so, Vince McMahon decided that Homer needed a rest.
 * Vince: Eddy will relieve you of your duty.
 * George: He said kindly. Eddy was delighted. He liked to show off his smart, yellow paint and was determined to be as fast as Homer.
 * Eddy: Hey, listen up, Johnny.
 * George: He boasted.
 * Eddy: Since I'm the most mature-looking and taking charge of the express, that makes ME the most important train on this railway. McMacho knows too. I'm never even late with an express. I might as well be the new express guy. ME!
 * Johnny: Nuts to you!
 * George: Replied Johnny. Just then, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: I'm afraid your parts are wearing out, Johnny. So you need to go to the works for repairs.
 * Johnny: My buddy can come too, right?
 * Vince: I'm sorry, Johnny, but the passengers need him.
 * George: Johnny saw Bart by the water tower.
 * Bart: No worries, Johnny. I can take care of Plank for you until you get back.

Quote 2

 * George: In the distance was a signal.
 * Johnny: Oh, boy!
 * George: He thought.
 * Johnny: I'm thirsty. And there's plenty of time before Eddy shows up here.
 * George: Johnny was enjoying his drink when the signal man came up. He had never seen Johnny before. Nick tried to explain, but the new signal man wouldn't listen.
 * Frank: Save me your stories and tall-tales. I'm expecting a bossy train coming down here. Go find a lousy water tower somewhere else!
 * Nick: You're just a grumpy ol' dude, Frank! Why couldn't you fix the water tower yourself?!
 * Frank: Because my stupid pain-in-the-butt wife, Marie would never give me back my tools!
 * Nick: That's because you take apart and break things. C'mon Johnny, let's leave this "grumpy grandpa" alone. *Johnny leaves*
 * George: Hurrying used a lot of water and his tanks were soon empty. Poor Johnny was out of steam and stranded on the main line.
 * Nick: Aw, dude. What about Eddy?!
 * George: Said Nick. Then he saw Bart and Plank.
 * Nick: Quick, dude! Get me back to the station! This is an uncool situation!
 * George: Plank hated leaving Johnny.
 * Bart: Chill out, man.
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Bart: You're carrying Nick so he can warn Eddy and- What am I doing?! He can't even talk!
 * George: Plank felt much better. Eddy was impatient.
 * Eddy: Pick it up, will ya?!
 * Frank: Well, EXCUSE ME!
 * George: Said Frank.
 * Frank: I was just doing my lousy job! Blame my wife!


 * Nazz: Gee, Eddy, Seems you'll have to push Johnny as well as pull your train.
 * Eddy: WHAT?!!!! MOI?!!!
 * George: hissed Eddy.
 * Eddy: MOI?!!!! Push Baldy, and pull my coaches, too?! *conductor's whistle blows and Eddy leaves* Man, this is bunk!!!!
 * George: Grumbling dreadfully, Eddy set off to find Johnny.
 * Eddy: *grumbles to himself on his way to Johnny*
 * George: He came up behind Johnny and gave him a bump.
 * Eddy: *buffers up to Johnny* Move it, slouch!
 * Johnny: Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, Eddy.
 * Eddy: Shut up, Baldy. *blows his whistle in unison*
 * George: Eddy had to work very hard. *scene fades into the station* When he reached the works' station, he felt exhausted. Some children were waiting on the platform.
 * Miles McCutchen: Wow, look Mark! The express is late and they have 2 engines!
 * Charger: Probably because Johnny had to give Eddy assistance, what we NASCAR drivers would call 2-train tandem.
 * Johnny: Ah, don't listen to Miles, Eddy. He's just busting your boiler--.
 * Eddy: HAH, my butt!
 * George: snorted Eddy. Johnny just smiled. *story ends*

Trivia

 * Frank Barone (from Everybody Loves Raymond) makes his only appearance in the series as the new signal man in this episode.

Quotes

 * Timmy: Whoa. Who's that?
 * George: Whispered Timmy to Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: That, Timmy.
 * George: Said Spongebob proudly.
 * Spongebob: Is a celebrity!
 * Bart: How could an engine be a celebrity?!
 * George: Asked Bart.
 * Spongebob: Anyone or anything that makes the news for accomplishing something truly AMAZING...!!...is what earns them the title. Sandy even says we can talk to him soon.
 * Timmy: Us?
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: He's probably too much of a snob to talk to any of us!
 * George: Just then Homer arrived.
 * Homer: Pfft!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: Yeah right! They're making a big deal over nothing! That's what they're doing!

Quote 2

 * George: He left early next morning. Homer was still complaining.
 * Homer: Good riddance!
 * George: He grumbled.
 * Homer: Bragging and bragging all night. Makes me sick! Who's he think he is?!
 * Timmy: Didn't Spongebob tell ya, Homeboy?
 * George: Replied Timmy.
 * Timmy: He's famous!
 * Homer: He's not more famous than me. That's for sure. *chuckles*
 * Timmy: Oh, yes he is! He ran a hundred miles an hour before you were even an engine!
 * Homer: Yeah, or so he says anyway.
 * George: Huffed Homer.
 * Homer: And his looks stink! Where's his dome?! "Ooh! I have no dome and everybody loves me! La-dee-da!" I wouldn't brag, but I could go a hundred miles piece of cake! Mmmm...cake. *drools as he departs from the scene*
 * George: Spongebob took some freight cars to Edd's station.
 * Edd: Greetings!
 * George: Called Edd.
 * Edd: That famous engine came through today. Why, he even blew his whistle at me. Hasn't he good manners?
 * Spongebob: He's the greatest engine in the history of history.
 * George: Replied Spongebob. Then he told Edd what Homer had said.
 * Edd: Never you mind him.
 * George: Soothed Edd.
 * Edd: A poor self-image hath he that envies his fellow man's accolades. He believes only HE should be famous. Look! He's coming!
 * George: Homer was running very fast. His wheels pounded the rails.
 * Homer (panting): So...tired...(refreshed) I said I'd run a hundred miles an hour and I'm gonna take 'em!
 * George: Homer's train rocketed past and was gone.
 * Spongebob: He'll be halfway there to a hundred in an hour!
 * George: Chuckled Spongebob.

Quote 3

 * George: Suddenly, Homer began to feel a little strange.
 * Homer: Hey, what's going on? Something's up with my boiler! It feels like it could come loose! Ooh, better slow it down.
 * George: But it was too late. On the viaduct, they met the wind. It was a teasing wind which blew suddenly in hard puffs. Homer thought it wanted to push him off the bridge.
 * Homer: Ah, no you don't!
 * George: He said firmly.

Quotes

 * George: Spongebob the Great Western Engine worked hard at the yard at the big station. Sometimes, he pulled coaches. Sometimes, he pushed freight cars. But whatever the work, Spongebob got the job done without fuss. One day, Vince McMahon came to see him.
 * Vince: Spongebob, your work in the yard's made me proud! So I've decided to finally ask; Would you like to run a branch line of your own?
 * Spongebob: A branch line of my own?! Oh, goody! Thank you, Mr. McMahon!
 * George: Replied Spongebob. So Spongebob took charge of his new branch line. The responsibility delighted him. The line runs along a coast by sandy beaches til it meets a port where big ships come in. Spongebob enjoyed exploring every curve and corner of the line. Sea breezes swirled his smoke high into the air and his yellow paint glistened in the sun.
 * Spongebob: This is just like being on a vacation!
 * George: He puffed.
 * Sandy: Well, ya know what they say, Square-dude,
 * George: Laughed Sandy.
 * Sandy: "Change is as good as a siesta!"

Quote 2

 * Spongebob: You don't get it, Piero. About how much Mr. McMahon depends on me.
 * Piero: Oh mondo...
 * George: muttered Piero sleepily.
 * Spongebob: You see I am Great Western and we typically-
 * Piero: Quack! Quack! Quack!
 * Spongebob: Huh?!
 * Piero: You-a hear me! You go quack quack! Like-a the duck with all-a the chitty-chat! So make like-a an egg and-a be quiet!
 * Spongebob: I am most certainly NOT a duck!
 * George: Said Spongebob indignantly. Later, he spoke to Sandy.
 * Spongebob: Piero called me a duck last night! And I should keep quiet like an egg!
 * Sandy: He called ya a duck, huh?
 * George: Pondered Sandy. She whispered something to Spongebob. They were going to play a trick on Piero and pay him back for teasing Spongebob. The engines were busy the rest of the day and nothing more was said. Not even a quack. But when at last Piero was asleep, Sandy popped something into his water tank. Next morning when Piero stopped for water, he found that he had an unexpected passenger aboard. A plump yellow duck popped out of his water tank.
 * Psyduck(in unison): PSY-YI-YI-YI-YI-YI-YI-YIIIIII!!!!!
 * Piero: Mondo! Now who be-a responsible for-a this?!

Quote 3

 * George: That night, Piero's driver and fireman got busy and in the morning when Sandy arrived to look Spongebob over, she laughed and laughed.
 * Sandy: *laughing hysterically* Spongebob! Someone planted an egg behind you! And in a nest box too!!!! *laughs more*
 * George: Piero opened a sleepy eye.
 * Piero: Sponge-a-bob must-a lay it while he, how you say? Catches-a Z's!
 * George: Then Spongebob laughed too.
 * Spongebob: *laughs* That's a good one, Piero! An engine would need quite the wits to outwit you!

Trivia

 * Psyduck from Pokemon makes his only appearance in the series as Dilly the duck in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: One day, Timmy was running late. He had stopped at the signal before the bridge to talk to some new children. Bart the red engine was waiting too.
 * (Signal drops)
 * Bart: Hey, Timmy, better hurry.
 * George: Called Bart as the signal dropped.
 * Bart: If you're late this time around, Mr. McMahon will probably get another engine to replace ya.
 * Timmy: What are you talking about? I haven't had too many late days lately. (in his mind) Hopefully, Mr. McMahon DOESN'T replace me.

Quote 2

 * George: When Timmy finished his journey, he was very late. He was worried that Vince McMahon might be cross with him.
 * Bart: Ya see?! I told him so!
 * George: Huffed Bart to Eddy.
 * Bart: This time for him being late is the last straw! He's gonna get it now.
 * George: The next morning when Timmy picked up his passengers, Vince McMahon was nowhere to be seen.
 * (Shots show McMahon absent within the station.)
 * Timmy: Phew! I'm safe!
 * George: Sighed Timmy. Timmy knows every part of his branchline. Just ahead was a stretch where the hot sun had bent the rails on the track.
 * Bubbles: Be careful, Timmykins!
 * George: Called Bubbles, but it was too late.
 * (Timmy derails)
 * Bubbles: Oh no!
 * George: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: I'm sorry, sweetie, I can't drive you any further today now.
 * Timmy: Forget me! What about my passengers?!
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Bubbles: It's ok. They'll be just fine!
 * George: Replied Bubbles. While workmen repaired the line, Timmy had to shunt freight cars in the yard. Milhouse came to see him.
 * Milhouse: Heard you need my help again, huh, Timmy?
 * Timmy: Yeah, Milhouse.
 * George: Replied Timmy sadly.
 * Timmy: I can't go anywhere without my darn rails!
 * George: Milhouse set off to collect Timmy's passengers.

Quote 3

 * George: Timmy felt miserable.
 * Timmy: I lost my passengers...to Milhouse! They'll like him better than me. At least he's always on time!
 * George: Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: I'm proud to report your branchline's in good shape once again! I'll be changing your schedule so you and Milhouse can work together more often.
 * George: When Timmy reached the station, there to his relief were all his passengers.
 * Passengers: Milhouse is a good bus, but we missed our train rides with you.
 * George: They said. Later, Timmy spoke to Milhouse.
 * Timmy: Thanks a lot, dude for taking care of my passengers.
 * Milhouse: Hey, I don't mind, Timmy. Taking passengers is a form of making new friends! But I don't mind sharing with ya.
 * Timmy: You're one good friend,
 * George: Replied Timmy.
 * Timmy: And I know you always will be!

Quote 1

 * George: Timmy and Bart are good friends. But sometimes Bart teases Timmy about being frightened and he doesn't like that at all. One evening, he was dozing happily, but Bart wanted to talk.
 * Bart: Wake up, Tim! Are you dreaming about when I scared the buffers off ya that time?!
 * Timmy: No way! Besides, I was pretending, I knew it was you the whole time!
 * George: Bart went on teasing Timmy.
 * Bart: Hey, Timmy, you better ask the guard to turn on your nightlight.
 * Timmy: Cut it out, will ya?! I like the dark just fine!!!!
 * Bart: Really?!
 * George: Exclaimed Bart.
 * Bart: I thought you always shook at the sight of it. I wonder where I got an idea like that.
 * George: Timmy decided to say nothing and went to sleep instead. Next day, Vince McMahon came to see him.
 * Vince: Later tonight, Timmy, I'd like you to head to the harbor. I need you to collect a really unusual load.
 * Timmy: What's this "really unusual load"?
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Vince: You'll know when you get there.
 * George: Replied Vince McMahon.

Quote 2

 * George: Suddenly, There it was!
 * Timmy: Gah! Oh my gosh! It's a dragon!
 * Bubbles: *giggles* Don't be silly, Timmy bear.
 * George: giggled Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: This dragon is made of paper. It's for the carnival tomorrow, and I love carnivals.
 * George: The workman worked on the dragon putting lights all around it for protection. Then Timmy set off into the misty night.
 * George: Bart was resting and had no idea that Timmy was approaching him.
 * (Bart wakes up as Timmy puffs by with the dragon)
 * George: Bart woke up with a start!
 * (Timmy puffs by with the dragon)
 * Bart: *screams* CAN'T SLEEP!!!! DRAGON'LL EAT ME!!!!
 * George: cried Bart.
 * Bart: I ain't gonna open my eyes until Kevin comes and that switch ain't jammed anymore!!!!!
 * George: Next morning, the switches were mended and Bart puffed back to the junction. Homer was just about to leave with the express.
 * Bart: Dad! You're never gonna believe what I saw last night!
 * George: Homer was in no mood for puzzle. (in unison, Homer exclaims "What the-?!")
 * Homer: Boy, I don't have time for games. I'm needed out there!
 * Bart: But, Dad, I saw a real dragon! Its body was flickering with lights!
 * George: Homer snorted.
 * Homer: *PFFT* You talk things better than you see things. Good day. (exits station)
 * George: When the other engines heard the news, they laughed too.
 * Eddy: ROAR! ROAR!
 * George: Chuckled Eddy.
 * Eddy: The dragon's attacking, Brat!
 * Bart: Why won't anyone believe me?!
 * George: Huffed Bart.
 * Bart: I know I saw it! Maybe I dreamt it.
 * George: But Bart soon found out that he hadn't.
 * (The dragon peers on the other side of the station)
 * Bart: *screams* It's gonna eat me!!!!
 * George: Cried Bart.
 * Timmy: *laughing* A real dragon?! Hah! Don't worry, dude.
 * George: Whistled Timmy. And he explained about the carnival.
 * Timmy: And hey, Have a nice night out?
 * George: Bart decided to tell Timmy the truth.
 * Timmy: Y'know, Bart.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: We might get scared from time to time, but if we tell each other what's scarin' us, then we must be a couple of brave engines!
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Hoot-Hoot (from Pokemon) makes his first appearance in the series as the Owl.

Quote 1

 * George: Vince McMahon promised that another engine would be found to help them.
 * Bart: 'Bout time, man!
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Spongebob: I'm aching so much even my aches have aches.
 * George: Agreed Spongebob. They waited for the engine to arrive. It came as a shock when he did.
 * Plankton: Ah, mornin', boys.
 * George: Squirmed Plankton in his oily voice. The two engines had not worked with Plankton for a long time.
 * Spongebob: P-P-P-Plankton?! What the barnacles are you doing here?!
 * George: Gasped Spongebob.
 * Plankton: Your boss, Vance-I mean Vince McMahon asked for my assistance. I hope you're both glad I'm here. I've been assigned to shunt some incredibly exhausted cars.
 * Bart: And where might you be shunting?
 * George: Said Bart suspiciously.
 * Plankton: Where? Why, here to there of course.
 * George: Purred Plankton.
 * Plankton: And again only ranging from there to here. Isn't it so simple?
 * George: With that, Plankton as if to make himself quite clear bumped some freight cars hard.
 * Cars: OOOOHH!!!
 * George: Screamed the cars.
 * Plankton: I WILL DESTROY ALL OF YOU PENCIL-NECKS!!!!
 * George: Roared Plankton. Bart and Spongebob were horrified. They did not trust Plankton at all. They refused to work and would not leave their shed. Vince McMahon was enjoying his coffee and iced bun when the telephone rang.
 * Vince: Trouble out in the harbor yards? I'm on my way!
 * George: Plankton was working loudly and alone. Cargo lay on the quay. Ships and passengers were delayed. Everyone was complaining about Vince McMahon's railway. Bart and Spongebob were sulking in their shed.
 * Vince: Well, you two. There better be a good explanation for why the harbor's slowing down.
 * George: Demanded Vince McMahon.
 * Bart: There is, sir. We're on strike.
 * George: Said Bart nervously.
 * Spongebob: Yes.
 * George: Added Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Please try to understand, Mr. McMahon, we don't wanna work with Plankton, sir. You said you got rid of him.
 * Vince: I had to give Plankton another chance to see that he redeems of his bad ways. I'm trying to give you both a hand! Now you two have to do the same for me! He was the only engine I could get.
 * George: Bart and Spongebob went sadly back to work.

Quote 2

 * Bart: What do you think the boss would say about this?
 * George: asked Bart.
 * Spongebob: He isn't gonna like this.
 * George: said Spongebob.
 * Plankton: So who's gonna tell that former-wrestling creetin about this? 2 barnacle-headed tattlers like you I suppose?
 * George: Bart and Spongebob didn't want to be tattletales, so they said nothing. Plankton, thinking he could get away with his bad behavior was ruder than ever. Next day, he was shunting frieght cars filled with china-clay, he banged the buffers hard, but the buffers weren't secure. The silly cars were sunk!
 * Plankton: Well, this stinks.
 * George: Vince McMahon heard the news. Workmen came to clear the mess, but the clay was lost. Vince McMahon spoke severely to Plankton.


 * Vince: The harbor master has told me everything about you, Plankton! Therefore, you're NEVER comin' here to work again! Now Spongebob and Bart, would you like to do the work yourselves if you don't mind?
 * Bart: You have my word, Mr. McMahon!
 * Spongebob: Yes. please, Mr. McMahon!
 * George: Spongebob and Bart happily puffed back to work, while Plankton sulked slowly away.

Quotes

 * George: Ed the Green Engine has lived on the Island of Sodor for many years. He wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He likes every part of it. From the fields filled with flowers to the white sandy beaches. But there is one place that Ed always enjoyed visiting more than any other. Sid knew this too.
 * Sid: Hey, come on, Ed.
 * George: He would sometimes say.
 * Sid: We put in a hard day's work today. What do you say we stop for a while by the forest?
 * Ed: I FEEL ALL WARM AND FUZZY INSIDE, CINDY!
 * Sid: It's Sid...
 * George: Ed loved it here. The forest was full of broad oaks and tall pine. Ed could remember the day long ago when he and Johnny brought some new trees to be planted and Martin and Chester helped haul them into place. Now he could see the trees growing amongst the others on the hillside. Ed always felt better for being here. He didn't have a clue why, but Sid understood.
 * Sid: The place is peaceful.
 * George: He said to Ed. But one night, everything changed.
 * (scene of a storm is shown)
 * George: The engines were resting in the shed.
 * Timmy: Whoa!
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Do you guys hear that?!
 * Johnny: Golly! That's one fierce storm alright.
 * George: Replied Johnny.
 * Johnny: I've never heard one this mighty before.
 * Eddy: If it wasn't for Homeboy here right now,
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: You'd have thought it was him storming by with his express!
 * George: All the engines laughed. Except Ed.
 * Ed: I hope the storm is at least fresh linen on the tree town.
 * George: By morning, the fierce winds had gone, but the damage was done. Sid came to see Ed in the yard.
 * Sid: The storm last night blew trees onto the tracks! Hurry! What's say we give a hand?
 * George: Piero set off with the breakdown train. And Ed followed. Trees lay everywhere. The hillside now looked so bare. Ed felt sad.
 * Ed: *sobs* It is not fair. And my furry friends have no home!
 * George: He thought.

Quote 2

 * Johnny: Holy cow.
 * George: Sighed Johnny to Timmy.
 * Johnny: We gotta do something to fix this forest.
 * Timmy: You said it.
 * George: Replied Timmy.
 * Timmy: We need a miracle. Broken trees are one thing we can't fix.
 * (Scene fades to Johnny puffing backwards to McMahon)
 * Vince: Afternoon, Johnny.
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You look concerned.
 * Johnny: You read me like a map, McMahon.
 * George: Said Johnny.
 * Johnny: I'm bummed the trees won't grow back in the forest. Ed's bummed too. He liked it there and now he's got nowhere peaceful to go!
 * Vince: Don't be so sure about that.
 * George: Replied Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I have the most important task you'll ever do, Johnny. I'd like for you to drop off some freight cars at the forest.
 * George: When the freight cars arrived, Johnny was delighted. They were full of splendid young trees all ready for planting.
 * Johnny: Holy cow. Is this the best job I've had in my life or what?!
 * George: Said Johnny happily. When Ed returned, he was most surprised. There were Martin and Chester busily helping the workmen clear the tore stumps and branches.
 * Martin: Observe, Ed.
 * George: Called Martin.
 * Martin: A new legacy has begun for this forest. This hillside will have improved wonders. Await the results!
 * George: Now whenever Ed stops by the forest, he can see the new trees growing strong and tall. Sometimes, everywhere is very quiet. And at other times, Ed can hear leaves rustling or a bird's wing brush in the air. Often, he can hear the distant sound of children laughing. And always, he is happy here.

Quote 1

 * George: One morning, Timmy was being cleaned when Homer arrived. Mud had blown all over his smart white and blue paint.
 * Timmy: Whoa, Homer!
 * George: Called Timmy.
 * Timmy: What, did you roll around in the mud? Fun, but I think a rubdown's the way to go. (in his mind) Can't believe that's coming from someone like me.
 * George: Homer snorted.
 * Homer: PFFT! Baths. Who needs baths? I ain't meeting the queen of England.
 * George: The wind blew stronger.
 * Marge: Slow down, Homer!!!
 * George: This made Homer crosser still.
 * Homer: Lay off, Marge. I don't need to be dirty AND LATE!
 * George: At the next station was a sign. "All Trains Must Wash Down Daily". Eddy had just finished being cleaned.
 * Eddy: Check this out, Homeboy. Take a load off your eyes.
 * Marge: Come on, Homer.
 * George: Said Marge.
 * Marge: You'll get some relaxation if you take a shower too.
 * Homer: SHOWER!? NEVER!!
 * George: Said Homer and angrily let off steam.
 * Eddy (in unison): *screams and gets filthy* My new coat! Shot!
 * (Nazz and Marge are shown dirty too.)
 * Marge: Homer, that was a horrible, mean thing to do!
 * George: Said Marge.
 * Marge: Now Eddy needs another shower. You won't be getting washed for another hour!
 * Homer: Good riddance.
 * George: Huffed Homer.
 * Homer: I had no time for lousy water anyway!
 * George: He finished his journey safely and steamed into the big station. Vince McMahon was waiting. So were Homer's coaches and the passengers.
 * Vince (disgusted): What the--?! Homer, you're filthy, absolutely FILTHY! You ain't pullin' this train, you dirty engine. Ed will have to do it FOR you!
 * Ed: I'm kicking the bucket, Sid! *laughs*
 * Vince McMahon: Homer, you hadn't washed yesterday, nor earlier, and now you're gonna get cleaned because THAT is an order!
 * Homer: *groans loudly and puffs away to the wash down* D'OH!!!!
 * George: Homer was soon being washed.
 * Homer: Careful! Don't get soap in my eyes!
 * George: he grumbled. Then he pulled cars for the rest of the day.
 * Homer: Freight trains! Stupid freight trains! Why can't they be donut trains!?
 * George: he spluttered.

Quote 2

 * Eddy: I'm almost there! I can feel it in my buffers!
 * George: He puffed. Halfway up, he was not so sure.
 * Eddy: C'mon, baby! C'mooonnn!!!
 * George: But his wheels slipped on the leaves. He couldn't pull the train at all.
 * Eddy: Help! Ed, Double-D!!!!
 * George: Whistled Eddy. His wheels were turning forwards, but the long, heavy coaches held him backwards. The whole train started slipping down the hill. Nazz shut off steam and applied the brakes (in unison, Nazz screams) Then finally, she stopped the train. Homer saw everything.
 * Homer: Eddy, Eddy, Eddy, you tried your best and failed miserably. Never mind, I'LL be your back engine!!!
 * George: Clouds of smoke and steam billowed from the snorting engines as they struggled up the hill.
 * Eddy: I'M GONNA MAKE IT!
 * George: Puffed Eddy.
 * Homer: Of course WE are!
 * George: Puffed Homer. At last, they reached the top.
 * Eddy: We made it! Homeboy, you are so my new hero! Later!
 * George: Whistled Eddy.
 * Homer: Woo-hoo!
 * George: Answered Homer.
 * Homer: Later, Eddy.
 * George: That night, Vince McMahon came to see the engines. Homer was miserable.
 * Timmy: Aw, c'mon, McMachon.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Can Homer pull coaches again or not?!
 * Vince: Well, Homer, as long as you understand the importance of cleanliness to engines, then I will gladly give you your coach privileges back.
 * Homer: Oh, thank you, thank you! You can count on me to remember that!
 * George: Whistled Homer.
 * Homer (singing): I am so smart, I am so smart. S-M-R-T. I mean- S-M-A-R-T!
 * George: But no one heard, but him.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * George: One morning, Eddy whistled loudly at the other engines.
 * Eddy: Look at me! I'm the jack-of-all trades! Top of the heap, baby!
 * George: boasted Eddy.
 * Timmy: Eh, shaddup with that, Skipper! We're ALL the "jack-of-all trades".
 * George: retorted Timmy.
 * Eddy: Who says YOU'RE the jack-of-all trades?! I get to pull important trains because Mr. McMacho relies on me!
 * Bart: Hey Horsehead, you wanna know somethin'?
 * George: asked Bart.
 * Eddy: What?!
 * George: replied Eddy.
 * Bart: The more you yap, the quieter you'll get after you lose your voice.
 * George: Eddy huffed away. Later, he was still boasting.
 * Eddy: I'm the most mature-looking express train!
 * Homer: PFFT! That's a lie! I saw you pulling cars the other day. You're just another ordinary goods train.
 * Eddy: Hey! I pull coaches too! You know that!
 * Homer: Not even nearly as much as me!
 * Eddy: Then you obviously didn't hear McMacho's arrangement for me!
 * George: Eddy was only making this up, but Homer believed him.
 * Homer: Oooo! What arrangement?!
 * Eddy: Uh...you'll have to wait for further details! (to himself) Oh, great.
 * George: He thought.
 * Eddy: I'm hooped!
 * (in unison, Homer departs from the scene)
 * George: Timmy was shunting shiny new coaches.
 * Timmy: Oh, hiya, Skipper!
 * Eddy: Say, those wouldn't happen to be for me, right?!
 * George: Asked Eddy hopefully.
 * Timmy: Sorry, dude. These are for Homer's express. Besides, I have cars to fetch for you next.
 * George: But Eddy was going to play a trick on the other engines.
 * Eddy: Oh, there's been a change, Tim. I'm the express train today! McMacho said so!
 * Timmy: McMahon said that? Then who's taking the cars?
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Eddy: Beats me. Give 'em to Homeboy!
 * Bubbles: Let's go, Timmy Bear!
 * George: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: If Mr. McMahon said so, it must be an order!
 * George: So when Nazz returned, Eddy was coupled to the coaches and he puffed away.
 * Eddy (to himself): Suckers...!
 * George: Timmy returned with the freight cars. And a few minutes later, Homer arrived.
 * Homer: What the-?! These aren't my new coaches!
 * George: Timmy told him about Eddy.
 * Timmy: And here are the cars for you to pull!
 * George: Homer was very cross and so was Marge.
 * Marge: That Eddy is in so much trouble when Vince McMahon hears!
 * George: Meanwhile, Eddy was enjoying himself enormously.
 * Eddy: Woo-hoo! No boring filth work! Eddy, you're the man with the plan!
 * George: He chuffed. Then he saw Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I like jokes as much as the next person or engine, but this isn't a funny one, Mr. McRich! You've made a lot of MAJOR confusion!
 * Eddy: (to himself) I'm busted...(to Vince) Uh, Boss, sir-
 * Vince: You'll go to your shed and stay there until you're needed!
 * Eddy: Oh, man...
 * George: The other engines teased Eddy.
 * Homer: *chuckling* Anyone know who's collecting the express today?!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Ed: You are, silly Homie!
 * George: Replied Ed.
 * Ed: Because Eddy is grounded for being a naughty little boy!
 * George: Eddy felt sad.
 * Eddy (to himself): My life is over...
 * George: Next morning, he went back to work.
 * Timmy: Hey! Look who's back!
 * George: Whistled Timmy.
 * Timmy: It's the "Jack-of-all Trades"!
 * Eddy: *groanful sigh* I'm sorry for tricking ya, Tim.
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: (in his mind) Why'd I agree to apologize? (out loud) Say, these cars mine?
 * Timmy: Eeyup!
 * George: Replied Timmy kindly.
 * Timmy: Finally, you can take 'em off my buffers!
 * George: Eddy set off to the harbor with his train of freight cars. He bustled about all day pushing and pulling them into place.
 * Nazz: Well, Eddy, that's all our work today.
 * George: Said Nazz at last.
 * Nazz: Let's go home. Just the two of us.
 * George: But Nazz was wrong.
 * Flanders: Uh, excuse me, young lady.
 * George: Called a man.
 * Flanders: I have a meeting with a Mr. Vince McMahon and my car broke down. Could I get a lift back with you?
 * Nazz: Totally, dude!
 * George: Replied Nazz. Then she whispered to Eddy.
 * Nazz: This guy's a new railway inspector.
 * George: Eddy was most impressed. He steamed along the line as smoothly and quickly as he could. Vince McMahon was waiting on the platform and the railway inspector greeted him warmly.
 * Flanders: That was a fu-diddly-un ride! Sir, you must be proud of this fine engine!
 * Vince: I am. Eddy, you've made me proud and once again proved you're a really splendid engine!
 * Eddy: Sweet!
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * Ned Flanders (from The Simpsons) makes his only appearance as the Railway Inspector in this episode.

Quote 1

 * George: At last, Ed arrived.
 * Ed: Sorry, little buddy.
 * George: He puffed.
 * Ed: The floating toot-toot was having a slowpoke of a day!
 * Kevin: Let's kick it, Bart!
 * George: Said Kevin.
 * Kevin: So we can make up for all that lost time!

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Boy, am I glad to see you, Bart!
 * George: said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Bubbles told me that dude in charge of the mail was having a huge tiff with Mr. McMahon about the delay last night.
 * Bart: Uh, hello! It ain't my fault, Tim.
 * George: said Bart.
 * Timmy: I know it ain't your fault, so does Mr. McMahon, but this new mail dude just won't get the memo. Tonight we'll just have to work harder and make our axles ache like crazy!
 * Bart: I'm in, Timmy!
 * George: The engines were just leaving when they heard a familar buzzing.

Quote 3

 * George: At the next station, Timmy noticed a man looking cold and worried. (scene shows Krunk panicking and sobbing) He had missed his train home.
 * Bubbles: (shushing calmly) There, there, big Mister. It's ok. Would you like us to give you a ride? But it'll be a little cramped in our mail train.
 * Krunk: Krunk don't mind! Anything better than sitting here! Krunk must not miss Puppet Pals! *scene fades to Bart puffing into the station with his coaches*

Trivia

 * The Infraggable Krunk from "The Justice Friends" (Dexter's Laboratory) makes his only appearance in this episode as the man who missed his train.

Quotes

 * George: Timmy the Tank Engine was feeling bright and cheerful. It was a splendid day.
 * Timmy: Good morning!
 * George: He whistled to some cows, but the cows didn't reply.
 * Timmy: Oh well.
 * George: Said Timmy
 * Timmy: Must be busy with their breakfast.
 * George: Next, he saw Milhouse.
 * Timmy: Hey, Milhouse. Game for a race today?
 * George: But all Milhouse could say was.
 * Milhouse: OW! That hurt! Aw, it's another hole in the road.
 * Timmy: Gee, I'm sorry, dude.
 * George: Timmy was still in good spirits when Milhouse arrived at the next station.
 * Timmy: Hey, Millie. Ride any better roads? If only you could ride the tracks like me!
 * Milhouse: Why would I?!
 * George: Replied Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: Especially when I heard two weeks ago the road was getting tar to fill the holes. But why are there still holes, Timmy?! Why are there still holes?! I don't trust anything that uses tracks anymore!
 * Timmy: Hey, I ride on the tracks, Milhouse. You know that. I'll show you I can be trusted. And find out what the problem is!
 * George: And Timmy puffed away towards the big station. Eddy was snorting about in the yard.


 * Eddy: This is so typical!
 * George: He grumbled.
 * Eddy: Brat works at the harbor and I get stuck doing his lousy work! Here, there, EVERYWHERE! Take this, you spoiled brats!!! (bumps his cars)
 * Cars: OH!
 * George: Groaned the freight cars.
 * Cars: Just you wait, we'll show you!
 * George: Homer laughed.
 * Homer: Eddy, I think I speak for the both of us when I say, if you played sick, you wouldn't be working with those cars. Would ya?
 * Eddy: Glad I thought of it!
 * George: Agreed Eddy.
 * Eddy: Here comes, Twerper, Places, Homeboy!
 * George: Timmy was sorry to see the engines looking miserable.
 * Timmy: Ah, cheer up, dudes. It's an awesome day today.
 * Homer: Oh, yeah,
 * George: Grumbled Homer.
 * Home: But not for Eddy here.
 * Timmy: Why, what's wrong with him?
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Homer: He came down with a fever late last night. Oh, the humanity!
 * George: Replied Homer
 * Eddy: Yeah, too bad for him-I-I-I MEAN, ME!
 * George: Stuttered Eddy.
 * Eddy: I'm in no condition to work today.
 * Timmy: No worries, Eddy.
 * George: Said Timmy kindly.
 * Timmy: You may be a jerk most of the time, but in this case, I'm willing to fill in for you until you get better!
 * (Timmy puffs away)
 * George: Homer and Eddy snickered quietly to each other.

Quote 2

 * George: Later, Eddy spoke to Timmy.
 * Eddy: I'm sorry! Honest!
 * George: He muttered.
 * Eddy: I didn't mean to get you hurt! Tell him, Homeboy. We don't like this anymore than you!
 * Homer: Never!
 * George: Spluttered Homer.
 * Homer: Mistakes were made, Timmy. That's the way the donut crumbles. Mmmmm....donut. *drools*
 * George: Just then Milhouse arrived. He looked much more cheerful.
 * Milhouse: I can't wait to ride smoother on the road again now with the tar finally here!
 * Timmy: That's great news! Glad I could help!
 * George: Replied Timmy.
 * Milhouse: Thanks a lot.
 * George: Added Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: I can trust trains again now. Especially if their names are Timmy Turner!
 * George: Homer and Eddy puffed silently away to the shed. But Timmy still had company.
 * Timmy: Man,
 * George: he said.
 * Timmy: Talk about a day of surprises!
 * George: The toad who was looking forward to a ride home noisily agreed.
 * (in unison, Toady croaks as the episode ends)

Trivia

 * Toady from Arthur makes her only appearance in the series as the toad in this episode.

Quote 1

 * George: Buttercup is a diesel engine who works for the quarry company shunting freight cars in their sidings. She has six small wheels hidden by sideplates just like Johnny's. Buttercup is young and full of her own ideas. She likes rearranging things too and began putting Johnny's cars in different places every day. This made Johnny cross.
 * Johnny: Your rearranging of the cars has corrupted the quarry!
 * George: He grumbled.
 * Buttercup: Ah, big deal!
 * George: said Buttercup and flounced away. At last Johnny lost patience.
 * Johnny: Plank and I have no time to play hunt the cars with you. Take them yourself, home-wrecker!
 * George: Buttercup was pleased. Taking cars made her feel important. At the station, Plankton oiled up to her.
 * Buttercup: Johnny's a spoiled brat!!!
 * George: She complained. Plankton sensed trouble and was delighted.
 * Buttercup: He says only steam trains can do work with cars!!!
 * George: Continued Buttercup.
 * Plankton: I'm so sorry to hear that.
 * George: Squirmed Plankton.
 * Plankton: Listen to my motto, kid. "Anything these barnacle-headed steamers can do, we, diesels can do ten times superior"!!!
 * George: Plankton knew nothing about cars, but Buttercup didn't realize this.

Quote 2

 * George: Johnny warned Buttercup and told her just what to do.
 * Buttercup: I know how to operate and take direction!!!
 * George: She replied.
 * Buttercup: I'm not an annoying brat like you!!!
 * George: The freight cars were tired of being pushed around by Buttercup.
 * Freight Cars: It's slippery!
 * George: They whispered.
 * Cars: Let's push her around instead!!

Quote 3

 * George: All traffic haulted.
 * Buttercup: (chuckles) Buttercup, one, Brat-boy, Johnny, zero!
 * George: Chortled Buttercup. But Buttercup had stopped in the wrong place. Instead of taking Johnny's advice, she had given the freight cars the chance they wanted.
 * Cars: Hold back! Hold back!
 * George: They cried.
 * Buttercup: RRRAAAAUUGGH!!
 * George: Ordered Buttercup.
 * George: The cars just laughed and her wheels spun helplessly.

Quote 4

 * Johnny: I warned that home-wrecker, but she wouldn't take my advice!
 * George: He fumed.
 * Nick: Dude, she's a young dudette.
 * George: Soothed Nick.
 * Nick: And-
 * Johnny: She can take care of them herself!
 * George: Interrupted Johnny.
 * Nick: Last I checked, they were YOURS.
 * George: Nick replied.
 * Nick: Buttercup's supposed to stay here and if the word gets to McMahon...
 * Johnny: Golly! You're right!
 * George: Said Johnny thoughtfully. He and Nick agreed that it would be best to help Buttercup after all.

Trivia

 * Buttercup is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Buttercup: That McMahon guy said that I never listen to any advice, and that it's none of my beeswax jauntering down Johnny's line! Johnny's a spoiled brat!
 * Bart: Hey! What's your problem, man?! Johnny needs to be given a break for once! You need to put those stupid cars where he wants them so you can quit whining. Now get out of my way, man! I gotta collect my cars!

Quote 2

 * Buttercup: Can you keep this a secret?
 * George: she asked the freight.
 * Freight: Yes! Yes! Yes!
 * George: They chattered.
 * Buttercup: Will you wail on me at the crossing and not spill the beans?
 * George: The cars promised.

Quote 3

 * They reached the level crossing and Johnny's brakes came on. This was the signal for the freight cars.
 * Freight Cars: ON! ON! ON!
 * George: They yelled.
 * Johnny: Wait, wh-wh-what's going on?!
 * George: Johnny was away with the cars screaming and yelling behind him.
 * George: No one realized that melted snow had turned the stream ahead into a torrent, and the bridge above it was about to collapse. The rails were now like a tightrope across the thundering water.
 * Johnny: Stop! Stop pushing me! HELP! SOMEONE!!!!
 * George: cried Johnny.

Quote 4

 * Buttercup: I'm s-o-o...-o-or-rr...-rr...-ry.
 * Johnny: What was that?
 * Buttercup: I'm sorry about the cars.
 * George: Said Buttercup.
 * Buttercup: And I'm sorry for calling you a spoiled brat. And...I'm sorry for my rotten attitude. I just can't believe you stopped the cars at all!
 * Johnny: Ah, who can stay mad at you?!
 * George: Said Johnny.
 * Johnny: Nick told me once about circus carnies who walk on tightropes. I think I could pass without my wheels and a loss of weight! (laughs)
 * George: Later, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: That was most excellent work today!
 * George: He said.
 * Vince: Buttercup, I'm proud of the way you tackled the situation!
 * Buttercup: Well, you shouldn't. It was MY fault those cars rampaged in the first place.
 * George: She faulted.
 * Buttercup: But maybe I could...
 * Vince: Could what? You can tell me anything.
 * Buttercup: Come down the line sometimes? So Johnny can show me how to work.
 * Vince: Absolutely!
 * George: Replied Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Only if I meet an agreement with your manager!
 * George: And so it was arranged. Now Buttercup is as happy as can be and Vince McMahon thinks she's really useful indeed.

Quote 1

 * George: It was a beautiful morning, but Edd was worried.
 * Edd: Oh, dear. Surely, there must be something I can do for the party.
 * George: He Said.
 * Edd: I'd be happy to assist in any way I can like Chester.
 * George: Lisa laughed.
 * Lisa: Edd, you're just as useful in a way you already work. And that's on the tracks.

Quote 2

 * Milhouse: Hey, Chester! How come you're sitting there like a lazy bum?!
 * Chester: I ain't being lazy! Can't a guy take a nap when he needs to?!!
 * George: Replied Chester. Then he told Milhouse about Lovejoy's party.
 * Milhouse: Cool! I'm going there too!
 * George: Boasted Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: Try not to be jealous when the kids choose a bus like me over you! (chuckles as he drove away.)
 * George: The party day arrived. It had rained heavily during the night. And the orchard ground was soaked.
 * Chester: So what? A Mcbadbat can handle a little rain and mud.
 * George: Said Chester.
 * Bucky: That's the spirit of Mcbadbats, son!
 * George: Replied Bucky.
 * Bucky: Still, we best stay on the road so's we don't get stuck!

Quote 3

 * George: Then, there was trouble.
 * Milhouse: Help! Get me outta here! I'm freaking ouuuuut!!!!!
 * George: Shouted Milhouse. His wheels had sunk deep in the orchard mud. Martin the Tractor arrived just in time.
 * Martin: Greetings, Milhouse. It was a good attempt, but it is I who is the tractor that plows fields.
 * George: Laughed Martin.
 * Martin: Let us extract you from the very mud pit.
 * George: Using strong ropes, Martin and Chester pulled Milhouse clear of the mud.
 * Chester: Maybe Milhouse will learn a couple things himself.
 * George: Chester chuffered to himself. At last, Milhouse was on the road again.
 * Milhouse: I'm free!!!! Thanks a lot, Chester. I was wrong to tease ya. You're no lazy bum after all.
 * Chester: Nope,
 * George: Said Chester.
 * Chester: But you were shortly.
 * George: That night, Lovejoy arrived to see Edd and Lisa.
 * Lovejoy: The garden party was a huge success! Had it not been for your brilliant idea with the posters. We never would have raised more than enough money for the children.
 * George: Edd was pleased. And Chester fell happily asleep thinking about all the children who would now get to the seaside at last.
 * (Episode ends)

Quote 1

 * George: Chester the Traction Engine was enjoying his work in the vicarage orchard. Birds were singing and apples were ripening on the trees. It was a lovely day.
 * Eddy: Hey, Chester!
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: You look ALMOST as great as my coat of paint.
 * Chester (unamused): Gee...thanks, Eddy.
 * George: Replied Chester.
 * Eddy: What's that stupid sound?
 * Chester: If you must know, it's Lovejoy's bees.
 * George: Replied Chester.
 * Chester: They're in these beehives he told me about. I'm taking them to the station today. His pet bees make some great honey; that's what I've heard anyway. And he says he even shares it with his friends.
 * George: Just then, Skinner the diesel engine hummed in.
 * Skinner: Be careful when around bees, you two. You know they might sting you!
 * George: Eddy didn't like being told what to do by a diesel and he buzzed away.
 * Skinner: Keep up the punctual work, Chester.
 * George: Called Skinner. And set off to see Spongebob at the next station. Snap and Bloo the tank engine friends were busy arranging cars. But they scampered off when they saw Skinner.
 * Skinner: *chuckles* I'll never forget the first time I met those two.
 * George: Laughed Skinner.
 * Skinner: I thought I would have gone crazy. Luckily, that well-mannered Edd engine settled things out.
 * Spongebob: Edd is the only one I know who can make engines like Snap and Bloo behave!
 * George: Chuckled Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Sometimes, I feel like they're jellyfish- or in your case, bees when I'm around them.
 * Skinner: Ah, a well appropriate name.
 * George: Replied Skinner.
 * Skinner: They're hoodlums when they start buzzing around like the terrors they are.
 * George: Eddy bustled in.
 * Eddy: What?! Bob, don't tell me you're chicken of bees. They're measly insects for crying out loud! Don't let that loser diesel fill your head with such bunk!
 * Spongebob: His name's Seymour Skinner and he wasn't we were-
 * Eddy: I wouldn't care how many were swarming around me! I'd let off steam so hard they'd never come back to our railway!
 * Spongebob: *laughs* Buzz, buzz, buzz, Eddy.
 * George: Retorted Spongebob.

Quote 2

 * George: So the bee stung Eddy right on the nose.
 * Eddy: *gets stung* *screams hysterically* BEE STING!!!!
 * George: screamed Eddy. He had enough.
 * Eddy (as he puffed away): MAKE IT STOP!!!!
 * George: What they didn't know was that they left all their coaches behind, they tried EVERYTHING to get rid of the bees.

Quote 3

 * Nazz: Not cool, nothing's working, Eddy.
 * George: Said Nazz.
 * Nazz: Hey! Why don't we go back to the orchard and maybe the bees will fly into another hive?!
 * George: Eddy's reply was drowned by the sound of buzzing. Reverend Lovejoy was waiting anxiously for Eddy. When he arrived, the bees swarm straight into their new home.
 * Eddy (in unison): That's right! Off with ya!!!
 * Nazz: Come on, dude!
 * George: Said Nazz.
 * Nazz: Let's get you a good hose-down!
 * George: Later that evening, Eddy was resting in the shed when Reverend Lovejoy came to see him.
 * Lovejoy: Thank you for saving the bees.
 * George: He said.
 * Lovejoy: Unfortunately, it isn't Christmas because I would call you "Eddy the Red-nosed engine"!
 * George: Everyone laughed except Eddy.
 * Eddy: How corny can you get?!!!
 * George: But instead they decided to call Eddy, "The Bee's Knees" which means they thought he was more useful than ever.

Quote 1

 * Spongebob: I wish to sail to faraway lands one day.
 * George: sighed Spongebob.
 * Bart: Engines can't sail! Are you nuts?! We can't even float!
 * George: *Spongebob sighs in unison* Spongebob still had his dreams. Suddenly, they were rudely interrupted.
 * Tails: Hey, guys! Up and at 'em!
 * George: Hovered Tails.
 * Spongebob: Thanks for your concern, Tails, but we were only looking at the boats.
 * George: Replied Spongebob.
 * Tails: You mean the regatta? That place is full of boats and races!! It's a lot of fun. I fly over in case they need me.
 * Spongebob: Oooo. Have you ever been to the Horizon?
 * George: Asked Spongebob.
 * Tails: Yeah. Even beyond!
 * Bart: Whoa. There's a beyond that point?
 * George: Whispered Bart.
 * Spongebob: Do you ever go to other places at sea?
 * George: Continued Spongebob.
 * Tails: Of course I do! I can land on great big ships. Anywhere I go and anytime I can! Bye, guys!
 * George: Spongebob sighed. (Spongebob does so in unison) He went on talking about the regatta all day (in unison, Spongebob was heard chattering) Bart lost patience.
 * Bart: Look, Spongebob, we've been working all day and it's hard to concentrate with you talking! Will you quit bugging me about the stupid regatta?! We can go anywhere on our tracks anyway!

Quote 2

 * George: Sandy returned with bad news.
 * Sandy: A fellar taking part in the regatta has gone and broke his arm. Spongebob, you and I have been told to get him to the hospital at the next station. Come on! Tails is bringing him now!
 * (Spongebob hurries to the Horizon and the scene fades to Tails hovering. Spongebob then arrives and Tails hovers down)
 * Tails: Hi, Spongebob! It's great seeing you again!
 * George: Whirred Tails as he landed carefully on the platform. The man was gently helped to safety.
 * Tails: My job requires me to stay at sea. Otherwise, I'd gladly bring the man to the hospital myself. Gotta fly! Bye, Spongebob!
 * George: Spongebob set off on his journey. Soon he was steaming well and his wheels were thundering along the track. When they reached the station, the man thanked everyone and Milhouse got ready to take him the hospital.
 * Milhouse: Wow, Spongebob! You're like the Flash speeding down those tracks!!!
 * George: Glowed Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: It's no wonder you're called Great Western!
 * Spongebob: Thanks, Milhouse! Bye! Gee, I guess Bart's right.
 * George: He thought to himself.
 * Spongebob: We CAN go anywhere on our tracks!
 * George: That night, Bart and Spongebob stayed a little longer at the quay. The air was warm and the sea calm.
 * Spongebob: Hey! A shooting star!
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Bart: No, dummy!
 * George: Laughed Bart.
 * Bart: It's Tails! He's flying right above us!
 * George: Something fluttered down towards Spongebob. Sandy caught it.
 * Sandy: Well, boy howdy! It's a flag from the regatta! That Tails is giving it to you as a present, Spongebob!
 * Spongebob: Wow. That was swell of him.
 * George: Whispered Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Tails may not ride the rails like us, but it makes me proud that he knows what an engine truly needs.
 * George: Spongebob still wonders about the lands beyond the horizon. But I think he knows that sometimes, the best travels are those we can only dream about. Don't you?
 * (episode ends)

Quote 1

 * George: Skinner was resting in a siding when suddenly he heard a sight of familiar whistles.
 * Skinner: Oh, no. I'm afraid that's the sound of chaos.
 * Snap: Hey, Skinner! Mr. McMahon said you were tired.
 * George: teased Snap.
 * Snap: He wants us to lend you a buffer and take all your cars for you.
 * Skinner: Your goody-goody duo act won't work on me. I'm two steps ahead of your shenanigans. But I digress, more help is needed around here.

Quote 2

 * George: At last, the day's work was done. The friends now became excited. They were going to use the turntable for the first time. Snap went first.
 * Snap: Hey, Bloo! This is pretty fun!
 * George: He shrieked to Bloo. He didn't want to move off at all. Mr. Wilter the foreman stopped the turntable.
 * Mr. Wilter: Mr. White, you have to stay clear for the other engines!
 * George: He ordered. Snap did so, but Mr. Wilter had accidentally stopped the turntable in the wrong place. Snap was on the wrong track and there was Bloo puffing directly toward him. The engines came to a grinding hault. They gazed grimly at each other.
 * Snap: Hey, Bucko! I was here first!
 * George: Said Snap.
 * Bloo: Na-uh! I was! Besides, you're in my way! Now move!
 * Snap: I won't!
 * Bloo: Move it!
 * Snap: I won't!
 * George: Vince McMahon came to stop the noise.
 * Vince: If neither of you cooperate with each other, you won't be allowed here ever again!

Trivia

 * Mr. Wilter makes his first out of many appearances as the foreman (except "Lazlo Jumps In" and "A Friend In Need").

Quotes

 * George: One morning, Homer was in the yard taking on a large supply of coal.
 * Eddy: Oh, c'mon! That's like your fourth load today, Homeboy.
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: You're holding out on the rest of us!
 * Homer: I'm twice as important being the big engine I am.
 * George: Replied Homer.
 * Homer: So I need all the coal I can get. But you'd never understand that.
 * George: Eddy snorted and went about his work. (in unison, Eddy grumbles under his breath) Later, Homer was taking on water from a stand pipe. Because the water tower was under repairs.
 * Spongebob: Don't drink too much of that water, Mr. Simpson. You don't want an ache in your boiler!
 * Homer: What?!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: Is this "Mentoring Homer" day or something?! First, Eddy and now you, Bob! My needs are important, little needs such as yours aren't!
 * Spongebob: Hm, can't say I didn't warn ya!
 * George: Laughed Spongebob.
 * (In unison, Spongebob puffed away laughing)
 * George: Later, Homer steamed into the yard at the big station.
 * Homer: Hey! Now what about that?!
 * George: Exclaimed Homer. There, emerging out of the sheds were two shiny tenders.
 * Homer: Ooh, if I had two tenders,
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: I wouldn't need to make so many stops! Imagine the look on Bob and Eddy's faces! (laughs)
 * Marge: Those tenders belong to a visitor, Homer.
 * George: Replied Marge. Plankton sidled up alongside.
 * Plankton: Everyone knows tenders are a wonderful thing to have. But there's not enough tenders in the world to save you in the end. My kind is taking over and we don't need tenders to show what doesn't need improvement. Not even one is necessary.
 * George: Homer was most upset. He was feeling just the same next day.
 * Homer: *groan* I hate being miserable!
 * Spongebob: Well, Homer.
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: I did warn you you'd get an ache in your boiler.
 * Homer: It's not a boiler-ache I have,
 * George: Protested Homer.
 * Homer: it's-
 * Ed: Oh, yes it is!
 * George: Interrupted Ed.
 * Ed: I, Ed will care of you! Big choo-choos take care of each other! 'Cuz you are a brother and to you, a big brother I am!
 * Homer: Pfft! Aw, forget it!
 * George: Huffed Homer. He backed down onto his train hissing mournfully.


 * Vince: C'mon, Homer. drop the moping 'tude!
 * Homer: (moan) I can't, Mr. McMahon. Not with what Plankton said.
 * Vince: What did he say?
 * Homer: He says his kind's taking over!
 * Vince: He said THAT?! Homer, you don't have to worry about a thing. That'll never happen to this railway as long as I'M in charge! Diesels AREN'T in charge of railways!
 * Homer: Phew! Hey, by the way. Why's that visitor get two tenders?!
 * Vince: Because he's from a railway where water towers and coaling depots have long distances for miles.
 * George: Homer felt better. But Ed started complaining. He banged some cars, angrily.
 * Ed: It is not fair I work too much. Another tender I need!
 * George: Spongebob whispered something to Piero. He was going to play a trick on Ed.
 * Spongebob: Oh, Ed! Want some of my tenders?
 * Ed: Where? I see none, Cheese Plum!
 * Spongebob: Ok, never mind.
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: No deal for you. Piero, would you care for them?
 * Piero: I would-a decline-a the offer.
 * George: Replied Piero.
 * Spongebob: They're very nice tenders,
 * George: Continued Spongebob thoughtfully.
 * Spongebob: Not to mention powered by gravy. Maybe Eddy will-
 * Ed: Gravy?! I, Ed want!
 * George: Said Ed
 * Ed: How many are there?! And when does Ed get them?!
 * Spongebob: Hmmmm. Well, Ed, I happen to have six. And they'll all be yours tonight.
 * Ed: Hooray! I'm kicking the bucket!
 * George: Chortled Ed.
 * Ed: I have achieved greatness!
 * George: Ed was excited all day.
 * Ed: Aw, come on, Spongebob!
 * George: He begged for the umpteenth time.
 * Spongebob: (laughs) Oh, Ed. You really must calm down. Besides, they're all ready for you now.
 * George: The other engines waited where they could each get a good view. But Ed wasn't a splendid sight at all. His six tenders were very old, dirty and filled with boiler sludge.
 * Homer: (laughs) Wash nicely, Ed?
 * George: Called a voice.
 * Homer: That'll refresh ya all right!
 * George: Ed was not sure, but he thought the voice belonged to Homer.
 * (Episode ends)

Quote 1

 * George: One day, Edd was talking to Chester when Ignazio steamed by. He was pulling a train of heavy coal cars.
 * Ignazio: C'mon you 2! You know-a-rule, less talk-a-more working!
 * George: Later, Edd spoke to Ignazio.
 * Edd: Chester and I are faithful companions, and you and he have things in common as well.
 * Ignazio: Whah?! Whatta we have?
 * Edd (quietly): SCRAP.
 * George: said Edd, quietly.
 * Ignazio: *gasps* You no mention that word! It make-a-me wheels wobble!

Quote 2

 * George: He was just shunting. Ready for his return journey when...
 * (strange noise)
 * Ignazio: Huh?! That-a sound re-a-semble that of-a the steam train!
 * George: He thought. The hiss came again.
 * Iganzio: Who-a be there?!
 * George: Asked Ignazio. A whisper came.
 * Rudy (voice only): Hey. Do you work for Vince McMahon?
 * Ignazio: Si and I-a proud to be!
 * Rudy: Am I glad too. I'm Rudy and this is my brake van, Blocky. We've been here for a long time. I ran out of coal one day and we were both smuggled here.
 * Ignazio: But what-a you be-a doin'?
 * Rudy: Breaking out.
 * Ignazio: What-a for?
 * Rudy: To avoid the scrap heap!
 * George: Ignazio shivered. Then he remembered Edd's story about rescuing Chester.
 * Ignazio: I-a only here tonight, but I-a be glad to bust you outta here by pretending I-a take you to-a be scrapped!
 * George: Their drivers and firemen agreed to help too. Everyone worked fast.
 * Ignazio: Can't turn 'round now. I-a will need to run back-a-wards. C'mon!
 * (Ignazio pulls Rudy and Blocky out of the siding.)
 * (guard's whistle blows)
 * George: But before they could clear the station, they were stopped.
 * Garner Rexton: Hold it right there!
 * George: Called a foreman
 * Garner: A Great Western train and brake van?! These belong to us and you are NOT taking them to Jack Fassler's railway and join Team Fastex!
 * Sanjay: But they are for us to collect!
 * George: Said Sanjay.
 * Sanjay: Furthermore, we do not even work for Jack Fassler's Railway.
 * Garner: Oh, really?! Is that so?! Examine them, Spex and see if he's lying!
 * Spex: Yes, Mr. Rexton.
 * George: Spex looked all over Rudy, then towards Ignazio.
 * Spex: It appears that this steam locomotive isn't authorized to be a Team Fastex locomotive.
 * Garner: *growls* (to himself) I'm going to DESTROY Fassler for this! (Out loud / angrily) You win this time, now get out of here and out of my sight! Send them away, guard!
 * (guard's whistle blows and the escape resumes)
 * Ignazio: That-a the close one!
 * Rudy: Me and Blocky suffered WORSE than this.

Quote 3

 * George: The next day, Ignazio told the other engines all about Rudy.
 * Eddy: McMacho's gonna have to hear!
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Homer: Yeah. Igzzy here oughta tell him right now!
 * George: Added Homer.
 * Vince: Well, I'm right here.
 * George: He said himself.
 * Vince: Now what's going on? I demand an answer!
 * Spongebob: Please understand, Mr. McMahon. We are in need of another engine.
 * Homer: Yeah.
 * George: Ventured Homer.
 * Homer: Another steam-powered one at that.
 * Vince: I'm sorry, unless one is rescued from scrap, there's less than small hope.
 * Ignazio: But-a, McMahon! I-a rescue one the other-a night!
 * Vince: I'm very glad to hear. We owe it all to you, Ignazio. Rudy's just the engine Spongebob needs on his branchline!

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Rudy and his brake van, Blocky to the series in this episode along with Ignazio's driver, Sanjay (from the Fairly Odd Parents).
 * Originally, Shallowgrave (from the Fairly Odd Parents) was going to make his only appearance in the series as the Foreman, but Garner Rexton (from "NASCAR Racers") BEST fits the role, along with Spex (robot cyborg crew chief from "NASCAR Racers", and a guard)

Quote 1

 * George: The other engines all wanted to know about Rudy's adventures.
 * Ed: Yeaaaaaah! Way to go, Rudy!
 * George: Remarked Ed.
 * Eddy: Yeah, yeah, great.
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: Wait'll you hear what I did. I-
 * Homer: Quiet, shrimp! I'm talking about Rudy now!
 * George: Interrupted Homer.
 * Eddy: *growls*
 * Bart: Man, this Rudy's the attention-hog of the shed.
 * George: Whispered Bart.
 * Timmy: No, he isn't.
 * George: Replied Timmy.
 * Timmy: He's just won them over with what he's done is all.
 * Homer: I'm sure,
 * George: Finished Homer.
 * Homer: We can all learn something from him.
 * George: I'm sorry to say that Rudy became very puffed-up in his smoke box.
 * Rudy: Wow. Ed thinks I'm fantastic! I totally agree!
 * George: He whistled as he swooshed along the line. One day, Vince McMahon came to see him.
 * Vince: You've been doing great with your work I hear. I think you're ready for the next lesson: Handling freight cars.
 * George: Every wise engine knows that you cannot trust freight cars. The other engines warned Rudy, but he took no notice.
 * Rudy: You think I won't pull it off?!
 * George: He said huffily.
 * Rudy: Yes, I will! Homer even says you can learn a lot from me!
 * Spongebob: Not to rain on your parade or anything, Rudy, but cars are tricky rascals who typically-
 * Piero: Save-a you breath, Sponge-a-bob!
 * George: Interrupted Piero.
 * Piero: It-a tragic, but young Rudy he'll-a have to-a learn a lesson him-a-self!

Quote 2

 * George: Then he came back to take the loaded cars away. But they were comfortable and didn't want to move.
 * Freight Car #1: What right has he to poke his funnel in here?!
 * Freight Car #2: We want Spongebob!
 * Freight Car #3: Or Piero!
 * Freight Car #4: OR IGNAZIO! *gets shunted by Rudy*
 * Rudy: You watch yourselves!
 * George: huffed Rudy.
 * Freight Cars: That's not the way to speak!
 * George: hissed the cars.
 * Freight Cars: We'll get even....
 * George: Rudy heard nothing. The cars moved smoothly at first, then suddenly, Rudy felt them push forward! *Rudy's brakes screeching is heard* Penny applied the brakes, but they were useless against the surging cars!
 * Freight Cars: ON! ON! ON!
 * George: yelled the cars. Rudy fought hard, but still, they forced him on and on!
 * Rudy: Whoa! Easy you cars! Settle down!
 * George: cried Rudy.
 * George: At last, the cars grew tired.
 * Rudy: I'm doing it, Penny! I'm stopping em'!
 * George: gasped Rudy.... but it was too late!
 * *cars push Rudy down the turntable well*
 * George: Rudy laid confused and bemused, bunker-down in the turntable well. Spongebob surveyed the damage.
 * Spongebob: Oh, hi, Rudy. Is this something we can learn from you? Please understand, we aren't really fond of these kinds of surprises. Piero and Ignazio sure will miss their turntable while it's being fixed.
 * George: That evening, Rudy was hauled gently to safety.
 * Rudy: I'm sorry, Mr. McMahon.
 * George: He said to Vince McMahon.
 * Rudy: This was my fault! I should have listened to Spongebob. I ain't a role model. I just feel dumb.
 * Vince: Well, Rudy.
 * George: Replied Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Do you know the kind of chaos cars do now?
 * Rudy: Yeah, I really do know now. I wouldn't blame you if you wanted to send me away to the scrapyards!
 * Vince: Whoa, let's not get too ahead of ourselves!
 * George: Laughed Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: No, Rudy, I won't send you to the scrapyards. But I will be sending you for some much-needed repairs.
 * George: The other engines now felt sorry for Rudy.
 * Spongebob: This branchline's just a greasy spoon without you.
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Come back soon!
 * George: A few days later, Rudy did come back. His coat gleamed brighter than ever. He was a wiser engine too and never made a mistake about cars again.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Rudy's driver, Penny Sanchez in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: It was a special holiday on the Island of Sodor. Milhouse the Bus was working harder than ever before.
 * Milhouse: *pant* Need...inhaler.
 * George: All the engines were busy too. Spongebob was waiting for his next journey.
 * Spongebob (in unison to himself): I'm ready...I'm ready...
 * George: Near him stood a green and red bus. But he didn't look friendly like Milhouse. The bus growled as he gazed at the happy passengers.
 * Stromboli: Stupido nonenso!
 * George: He grumbled.
 * Stromboli: I never would deliver-a passegeri if I-a knew. I would have had-a the severe incident. That would-a been-a most gravi.
 * Spongebob: Boy, it's a good thing you didn't.
 * George: Said Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: That wouldn't have been much fun for them. *laughs*
 * Stromboli: (grunts) All you-a treni live for is-a fun! Someday, railways get-a torn apart!
 * George: Spongebob felt shocked at such an idea.
 * Spongebob: *gasps like he did in the Spongebob Squarepants episode, Procrastination* That is not true! My friend, Milhouse is a bus, but he likes our railway. He may make a joke about it from time to time, but never about tearing it up!
 * Stromboli: HMPH!
 * George: Growled the Bus.
 * Stromboli: I-a know this Milhouse. He much too piccolo to be give-a the title of-a the bus!
 * George: Spongebob took no notice.
 * (Stromboli exits scene)
 * (Conductor blows whistle)
 * Spongebob: That bus is just a big ol' grump.
 * George: He thought. As he steamed away. At the junction, Spongebob told Rudy all about him.
 * Rudy: His name is Stromboli.
 * George: chuckled Rudy, and then he puffed happily away.
 * (scene fades into Rudy puffing along the line where Timmy and his coaches cameo in the background)
 * George: But that afternoon when the 2 engines met again, Rudy was no longer laughing.
 * Rudy: Stromboli's friend is here!
 * George: he said.
 * Rudy: He's devious as well! He's taking Stromboli's passengers home, and leaving Stromboli free to steal ours!
 * Spongebob: He can't do that, Rudy!
 * George: objected Spongebob.
 * Rudy: Word is that Stromboli said that he can get the passengers to the station faster before us.
 * Spongebob: Barnacles! It's much further by road!
 * Rudy: Yes!
 * George: continued Rudy.
 * Rudy: But Stromboli said that he knows a shortcut! *puffs away*


 * George: That evening, the engines were preparing for the homeward rush.
 * Spongebob: *shrieks* Where are our passengers?!
 * George: They wondered.
 * Rudy: Hey! Look over there! It's Stromboli!
 * George: shrilled Rudy.
 * Rudy: Stromboli is a horrendous passenger thief!!!!
 * George: Stromboli was wearing a large sign saying "Autobus Ferroviaria". ("Railway Bus" in Italian)
 * Stromboli: Arrivederci, idioti!!!! (goodbye idiots!) I steal-a-you passengers!!!! *sinister laugh*
 * George: he jeered as he roared away.
 * Spongbob: C'mon, guys!
 * George: puffed Spongebob to his coaches
 * Spongebob: We got to see what that bully is up to!!!! *storms out of the station with his coaches*
 * George: Spongebob wanted to get back at Stromboli, but he wasn't sure how. Then, in the distance, Spongebob saw a man waving a red flag. That meant danger. The line here crosses a narrow road and there was Stromboli wedged firmly under the bridge.
 * Spongebob: I guess this is what he meant by his shortcut. (laughs)
 * George: Chuckled Spongebob.
 * Passengers: He tricked us!
 * George: Shouted Stromboli's passengers.
 * Passengers: He said he was a railway bus, but he wouldn't accept our return tickets. He wanted us to think railways are no good.
 * George: Sandy examined the bridge.
 * Sandy: Boy, howdy. This bridge is crumblier than pecan pie! But we gotta help the passengers!!!
 * Spongebob: You're right, Sandy. The fate of the passengers rests in our hands-or in my case buffers.
 * George: Agreed Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: FOR THE PASSENGERS!
 * George: Spongebob slowly and carefully set off across the bridge. Stromboli wailed as he felt the bridge quiver.
 * Stromboli: *moaning* Stop it, idioti!
 * George: He shouted.
 * Stromboli: The bridge might-a collapse on-a me!!!!
 * Spongebob: I hope you've learned a valuable lesson about lying!
 * George: Said Spongebob. But the bridge didn't collapse. Spongebob made good time and all the passengers caught their trains. The bridge is now mended, but not unfortunately Stromboli and his ways. He never learned sense.
 * Stromboli: *muttering angrily in Italian*
 * George: He's a henhouse now and his lies can do no harm. The hens never listened to them anyway
 * (Episode Ends)

Quote 1

 * George: Homer spoke severely to them.
 * Homer: All right, wiseguys, you both better watch your behavior. You're on the line with the big trains now!
 * Bloo: Gee, Homer.
 * George: Giggled Bloo.
 * Bloo: The minute I saw you, I could have sworn this was the land of extreamasaurs! (referring to the very imaginary friend as seen in "House of Bloo's", "Go Goo Go"and "Eddie Monster")
 * Homer: D'oh!
 * George: Homer was cross.
 * Homer: Have my coaches ready for my express tonight or you'll both be sorry!!!!!
 * George: And he fumed away.

Quote 2

 * George: Everyone was safe. But rubble lay all around.
 * Snap: Great gumballs!
 * George: Said Snap.
 * Snap: This time it wasn't our fault. I hope the boss knows we weren't responsible!
 * George: And indeed he did. Next day, he arrived with Edd.
 * Vince: Snap, Bloo, the two of you still have a lot to learn before you're ready with cars. But you were both brave and acted fast in an emergency. Everyone, let's give three cheers for Snap and Bloo the heroes!
 * Vince and the quarry crew: Hip, hip, Hooray! Hooray! Hooray!
 * Snap: Wow, thanks, boss.
 * George: Said Snap.
 * Snap: We don't know what to say except...
 * Bloo: This was SOME surprise!
 * George: Laughed Bloo.
 * Bloo: Where's our reward?!
 * (Episode ends)

Quote 1

 * George: Eddy was surprised to see him.
 * Eddy (sarcastically): Oh, Look who decided to show up?! You should be at the station, squirt!
 * Bart: Don't have a cow man!
 * George: said Bart.
 * Bart: These cars have been acting like jerks all morning!
 * Eddy: Aw, cry me a river! Nothing ain't stoppin' us! Mr. McMacho relies on me to be on time! Now get out of my way! *puffs away*
 * George: And Eddy puffed importantly away.
 * Bart: Bossy no-neck horsehead!
 * George: muttered Bart.

Quote 2

 * George: On the way, he met Timmy.
 * Eddy: Hey, Twerper! What's new? Sorry, can't stay long. But Brat probably has the time to waste. See ya! (puffs away)
 * Cosmo: Wow! What a self-centered punk!
 * Wanda (in unison): Big show-offy jerk that Eddy is!
 * George: Exclaimed Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Timmy: Don't worry, guys. Karma will strike. Strike Eddy down. You'll see.
 * George: Bart was back in the yard and busy shunting. He had the cars in good order and was now making up for lost time.

Quote 3

 * George: Eddy was stuck on the line and looking bored. Bart couldn't help laughing.
 * Bart: Hey, Eddy. Is this part of Mr. McMahon depending you? To just stand there on the tracks?
 * Eddy: SHUT UP!!! It's my stupid jammed brakes that are the reason I can't move!!!!
 * Bart: And not finishing your work either. It's no wonder they called me over. Nothing ain't stoppin' us!
 * Kevin: Enough chit-chat, Bart!
 * George: Said Kevin.
 * Kevin: Think you can push these cars?
 * Bart: Uh, duh! Yeah, I can! This ain't the time to be wasting time! Eddy's already done more than enough of that. (chuckles)
 * George: Eddy angrily hissed steam as Bart was coupled to the cars.
 * Eddy: (angrily sneers in unison)
 * Bart: All right, you cars.
 * George: Said Bart.
 * Bart: Let's go! I'll have to speed it up to make up time! Some big engines you can't count on!
 * Eddy: I heard that!
 * Kevin: Play it safe, Bart-dude!
 * George: Called Kevin. But Bart was in a hurry. He didn't see that the switch had failed and that he had been diverted into a siding.


 * Kevin: Look out, man!
 * George: Shouted Kevin and applied the brakes, but it was too late!
 * *Bart crashes*
 * George: Kevin had jumped clear, but squashed fruit squirted all over Bart.
 * (green liquid squirts on Bart)
 * Bart (in unison): AUUUGH!!!
 * (Then fruit splurted onto Bart.)
 * Bart (in unison): EEEWWWW!!!!
 * George: Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Now, Bart, I don't blame you for missing the switch points, but last I checked, I did NOT run any jam factories!!!!
 * Bart: Don't have a cow, man! Don't kill me, man!
 * George: And Bart squelched sadly away. That night, the shed was silent. Eddy and Bart felt very sorry for themselves. At last, Timmy spoke.
 * Timmy: Hey, you know something?
 * George: He said to no engine in particular...
 * Timmy: There are two ways to get jammed as we all learned today.
 * George: Still, there was silence.
 * Timmy: On the bright side, another thing we learned is when friends help each other out of a jam...things can get a WHOLE LOT WORSE!
 * Voice: So?
 * George: Said a voice.
 * Timmy: So...?!!!...We learned some really worthy morals today! And therefore...
 * George: Then came a chorus.
 * Engines: We're really useful engines after all!

Quotes

 * George: If someday you should see Timmy the Tank Engine puffing happily along the line, he may be on his way to a village nestled deep in the heart of the Island of Sodor. One November morning, Timmy whistled to all his friends.
 * Timmy: Thanksgiving's almost here! And you can expect a lot of presents and letters!
 * George: But then, an early snowstorm came. The Island was covered with thick snow. The engines found work difficult. Some had to help clear snow from the track. And workman hacked away at the frozen banks of ice. Timmy and Bart were collecting important mail for Thanksgiving.
 * Timmy: Bubbles says there's lots of mail going out to the village. I'm probably going to need an extra car for it all!
 * George: Bart was feeling left out.
 * Bart: Ah, what do you have to feel proud about? You're not even leaving me one measly letter!
 * George: But Bart's chance had come.
 * Bubbles: There's just been a change of plan!
 * George: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: Mr. McMahon needs us at the big station. Bart, you'll be taking Timmy's mail train to the village for him.
 * Bart: All right!
 * George: Bart was delighted. But Timmy was sad.
 * Timmy: But now I won't get to say, "Happy Thanksgiving!" to all my friends.
 * Bart: Don't worry, man.
 * George: Said Bart kindly.
 * Bart: I'll tell them that for you.
 * Timmy: It's not the same!
 * George: Sighed Timmy. Bart was making good time on his way to the village when suddenly...
 * Kevin: Whoa! What's that?
 * George: Called Kevin. There ahead was a fogman by the line. He was holding a red light.
 * Knuckles: No one's allowed to go any further! The village is cut off by the snow!
 * George: He shouted.
 * Knuckles: We need snowplows, workmen and a helicopter! Drop whatever work you're doing and come back fast!
 * George: Bart was soon steaming to Tails' airfield.
 * Bart: Tails! Tails! Wake up! The mountain villagers need help! They're stranded on the hillside!
 * Tails: Stranded?!
 * George: Replied Tails.
 * Tails: I'll be there right away! And I could use my engine's heat running to keep me warm!
 * George: And he buzzed away.

Trivia

 * This is the Season 3 Finale.
 * Knuckles (Sonic) makes his only appearance in the series as the fogman in this episode.
 * Originally, Spike (My Little Pony) was going to play the fogman in this episode, but was recasted to play Cyril in "The Fog-Dragon".

Quotes

 * George: One winter's night when the cold wind blew. The engines found it hard to sleep.
 * Johnny: Hey!
 * George: Said Johnny.
 * Johnny: Does anyone else think we need a bedtime story?!
 * Bart: Yeah!
 * George: Agreed Bart
 * Bart: A mysterious story full of conflict and action!
 * Spongebob: BUT,
 * George: Added Spongebob
 * Spongebob: A great story must never be rushed and must have a happy ending.
 * Timmy: Bubbles told me a story
 * George: Said Timmy. So everyone listened.
 * Timmy: Once upon a time...
 * George: Began Timmy.
 * Timmy: There were three little engines who lived in their own little shed on their own little railway. Their names were Abe, Steve, and Wheezler. Abe was the oldest and was named after the sixteenth president, Abe Lincoln.

Quote 2

 * Timmy; If the engines did anything that Abe thought wrong, *engines bash into each other* he'd say,
 * Abe: Young chuffers in my day never ran this wild!!!!
 * Timmy: Other engines came and went but Abe outlasted them all.

Quote 3

 * Abe: You darn whipper snappers!
 * Timmy: Abe would say.
 * Abe: When in this darn world are you youngens going to mature?!
 * Steve: Lay off, Oldilocks! We're only young once, you know!
 * Wheezler: I-I don't know, Steve. I think we should watch ourselves.
 * Abe: That's right, you better watch out for yourselves! Unless you want a fate worse than that hoodlum Gary's!
 * Wheezler: *gasp*
 * Steve: Cool! What kind of fate?!
 * Wheezler: Whatever happened to Gary?
 * Abe: That youngster was nothin' but a show-off!
 * (scene shows Imaginary Gary whistling)
 * Abe: That careless hoodlum always rode too rough and was always knocking himself off the darn tracks! I told him to be careful, but he wasn't much of a good listener.
 * Imaginary Gary: 'Ey, Old guy!
 * Abe: He'd snarl.
 * Imaginary Gary: Quit flipping your lid about a few spills. Not cool.
 * Abe: I tried telling him different. But that no-good brat just laughed in my face.
 * Imaginary Gary: *laughs*
 * Abe: But he stopped laughing when the manager said he was going to find a good use for him at long last! Gary didn't think it was funny anymore after that!
 * Wheezler: W-w-why?!
 * Steve: Did that punk end up being a weather man?!
 * Abe: That's such nonsense, you darn fool! He was turned into a generator. He's still working that thing outside our shed. He'll never move again.
 * Imaginary Gary: I'll be outta here someday! You ain't seen the last of me!
 * Abe (voice only): Don't waste your breath! (chuckles)

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of Season 4.
 * Abe, Sheen and Carl are introduced to the series in this episode.
 * Steve is Sheen's original name and Wheezler is Carl's original name.
 * Mac and Colin cameo, but they are not properly introduced until Four Little Engines.
 * Originally, only Chuck Lester, Muscle Man or Baby Eddie would have played Smudger, but Imaginary Gary BEST fits the role.
 * Since Timmy is the one telling the story about Abe, he will narrate the majority of the episode while George is minor.
 * Prinicipal Willoughby cameos, but he is not properly shown nor does he speak until "Bulldog".

Quote 1

 * Rescuer: We found him! We found our sleeping beauty!
 * Abe: What the-?! Haven't you heard of knocking?!!
 * Timmy: Inquired Abe.
 * Abe: Are you with the Repo depot? In my day, I heard the repo depot barges into people's homes and repossess their things!
 * Rescuers: Bless you, no!
 * Timmy: Laughed the rescuers.
 * Rescuers: We dropped in because we couldn't find your door. Steve and Wheezler will be pleased to see you.
 * Abe: Oh, I haven't had company in years! Who are they?

Quote 2

 * Wheezler: Look! He's here!
 * Steve: The almighty Abe lives!!!!!
 * Wheezler: Shhh! Not so loud!
 * Abe (waking up with a start): What the-?!! You woke me up, you darn fool!
 * Timmy: Grumbled Abe.
 * Abe: In my day, young whippersnappers were-
 * Wheezler: Seen and not heard, Granpuff.
 * Steve: We've heard it a bajillion times!! But the good news is we'll be able to work together again and keep you in order the way Ultra-Lord would!
 * Abe: Keep me in order?! Oh, scram off, you two! Rascally rowdy ones.
 * Timmy: But Abe's old eyes twinkled. And for the first time in years, smiled as he dozed off in the sun. (scene fades back to Tidmouth Sheds) And that,
 * George: Said Timmy
 * Timmy: Is the WHOLE story. So, did you guys like it?
 * Ed: Hooray!
 * Bart (in unison): Wow!
 * Homer (in unison): So beautiful...
 * Johnny (in unison): Right on. I bet Plank would have liked it.
 * Eddy (in unison): Meh, whatever.
 * George: Agreed the engines.
 * Engines (except Ed and Eddy): And what a happy ending.
 * Ed (in unison): I am sleepy.
 * George: And soon, they were all asleep too.

Trivia

 * Mac appears, but his face is not seen until Four Little Engines.
 * This is the second and last episode that Timmy narrates the majority of.

Quote 1

 * George: One morning, Bart was impatient. He was wearing a new coat of paint and longed for everyone to see it. The other engines were still dozing, but not Bart.
 * Bart: Kevin should have gotten here by now! What the heck's he doing anyway?
 * Homer: Probably polishing that old bike of his.
 * George: Grunted Homer.
 * Bart: But if he doesn't come to get me, the coaches will be waiting and the passengers will have a cow, man!
 * Ed: Incorrection!
 * George: Huffed Ed.
 * Eddy: The morning's still young, squirt.
 * George: Added Eddy.
 * Eddy: You just wanna fail at showing off.
 * Bart: Na-uh! If I wanted to, I'd take lessons from you!
 * Eddy: Why, you little-!
 * Timmy: Never mind, Bart.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Work time will be here soon enough. But be careful or you'll risk running into danger. And remember, Abe ain't here to save ya.
 * Johnny: A-A-Abe?!
 * George: Stuttered Johnny.
 * Johnny: Our h-h-hero?! No way, Jose!
 * George: A large painting of Abe hung in the engine shed.
 * Timmy: Yep. The same ol' Abe.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: And Bubbles told me the story.
 * George: And this is the story Timmy told them. (in unison, we transition to Timmy's story.) Long ago, when Carl was still called Wheezler and Sheen, Steve. They worked with Abe on his old railway. But Steve still had a lot to learn. The manager came to see him.
 * Willoughby: Oh, Steve, I'm so pleased with your work lately!. I think it's time for you to learn a tricky part of the line. It's called the Mountain Road.
 * George: Steve was delighted.
 * Steve (Sheen): I, Ultra-Steve accept this responsibility, sir!
 * Willoughby: After your paint job tomorrow, you'll go on it. Oh and Abe'll tag along with ya to show you the roots! Toodles! (skips away)
 * Steve (Sheen): Abe?! that old coot?! He couldn't explain how to push cars! How's that done again?
 * George: Next day came.
 * Abe: Now, Steve...
 * George: He warned.
 * Abe: I know from experience, this old mountain road's an old rickety one. Leave it to me to lead.
 * Steve: No way!
 * George: Replied Steve.
 * Steve: I'm the ultra-engine here, I SHALL LEAD! Besides, you'd block the view. Sidekicks follow the heroes!
 * Abe: Well, fine!
 * George: Said Abe.
 * Abe: But pay attention to your surroundings! And don't get distracted!
 * George: The engines set off.


 * Abe: Watch the line.
 * George: Puffed Abe.
 * Abe: Don't get distracted by any ordinary view!
 * Steve: Watch this! Watch that!
 * George: Puffed Steve.
 * Steve: Don't get distracted! Don't get distracted! That's all I understand from your lousy language!
 * George: The engines speed grew slower and slower.
 * Steve: Hey! What are you a snail?! Speed it up, old geezer!
 * George: Urged Steve.
 * Abe: Don't call names and don't sass me!
 * George: Huffed Abe. Soon they approached the tunnel. Steve didn't like the tunnel. It was curved and he couldn't see.
 * Steve: Let me outta here! I wanna see light again!
 * George: He sighed. One moment everything seemed safe. But then suddenly...
 * (Steve derails to his side and hangs over the edge above the mountain.)
 * George: Steve was derailed and hung dangerously over the edge.
 * Steve: Ultra-engines don't die! Ultra-Steve shall live!!!
 * George: Abe bravely held on with all his strength.
 * Abe: Hold still, ya darn fool!
 * George: He called.
 * Steve: Never! This ultra-engine's gonna fly!
 * Abe: Nonsense! How do you expect to live if I let you go?!

Quote 2

 * Mermaid Man: Quick Barnacle Boy, to the cottage, away!!!!
 * Barnacle Boy: Wait, Mermaid Man, don't run!
 * George: Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy rushed in and out of the cottage with pots, kettles, and saucepans filled with water until Abe's thirst was quenched. Abe was soon building more strength. At last with his driver and fireman's help, he was able to pull Steve back on to the rails. Then they started off once more. The manager was waiting at the top station. He apologized for the accident.
 * Passengers: Your Abe,
 * George: Said the passengers.
 * Passengers: Is a hero! He stood firm like a bulldog and wouldn't let go!
 * George: Steve was grateful too.
 * Steve: Wow, Abe! I should call you "Ultra-Abe" from now on! You saved me without letting anything I said get to ya! Just like the real Ultra-Lord!
 * Abe: Oh, I've been called plenty worse.
 * George: Replied Abe.
 * Abe: Anyway, you're lucky I never leave a fellow chuffer to his doom! Especially lookin' at your new paintjob!
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Abe's driver & fireman, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy are introduced in this episode.
 * Principal Willoughby makes his only proper appearance in the series as the Manager in this episode.

Quote 1

 * George: Abe is the hero of all the engines. This is a story about him. It happened long ago when Carl was still called Wheezler and Sheen, Steve. Many people came year after year to see the mountains and the lakes. And most of all, Abe. He always his pulled his train. Even on days when he didn't feel well.
 * Abe: I like the hospitality of company.
 * George: He would say.

Quote 2

 * Wheezler: Hi, Abe!
 * George: He teased.
 * Wheezler: Are you short on puff?!
 * Abe: What the-?! Nothing of the matter! This is my daily maintenance check.
 * Carl: Just checkin'.
 * George: Went on Wheezler.
 * Wheezler: You are old after all. We're only looking out for you if you should ever break down anytime. (snorty laugh)
 * Abe: HMPH!
 * George: Hooshed Abe.
 * Abe: Right. If that day happens, I'll let you pull my passenger train. (to himself) Not. (laughs)

Quote 3

 * George: At last, they reached the station. Mermaidman examined him carefully.
 * Mermaidman: Let's see...this part should be fine...I think...
 * George: Anxious passengers waited for news.
 * Barnacleboy: Everyone, settle down! Abe IS going to take you all to the harbor. But he'll be a little late.
 * George: Said Barnacleboy.
 * Barnacleboy: So, we've called two more engines to help us get there. You'll still catch the boat on time!
 * George: Steve buffered up in front.
 * Steve: Never fear, Abe! I, Ultra-engine will get you there!
 * Wheezler: (chuckling)
 * George: Teased Wheezler.
 * Wheezler: The day HAS happened!
 * George: He was coupled on behind.
 * Steve: Ready, Wheezler?
 * George: Whistled Steve.
 * Wheezler: Ready, Steve!
 * George: Replied Wheezler. And away they went.

Quote 1

 * George: A big surprise awaited Edd.
 * Edd: By George, it's Mac. What ever is he doing here?
 * George: Mac was pleased to see Edd.
 * Mac: I was sent here for a rest.
 * George: He sighed.
 * Mac: I was put in the shed so I could see everything and not feel lonely. But still, I miss Colin. He's going to get mended. I wish I was getting mended too so I could pull coaches again.
 * George: Just then some workmen arrived.
 * Workman: We're going to take you to the works now, Edd. Come along!
 * Edd: Right-o. (to Mac) Fare thee well, Mac! Your railway's a most lovely line.
 * Mac: Thanks. I'm feeling a lot better thanks to you, Edd. Bye!
 * (Edd's whistle blows and exits the scene.)
 * (Then the scene faded to Sheen pulling Blossom, Twilight Sparkle and Betty Quinlan the coaches)
 * George: Meanwhile, Sheen was having trouble with some coaches. He ordered them to behave, but the coaches didn't trust him. They found him obnoxious and rude.
 * Blossom: How did we get stuck with HIM?!
 * Twilight: UGH! I can't take anymore talk about Ultra-Lord!
 * Betty: You girls, calm down.
 * George: There was worse to come.
 * (Sheep baas)
 * George: Some careless sheep had strayed onto the line.
 * Sheen: Sheep?! On the tracks?! I, Ultra-Sheen will take care of this with my ultra-steam!
 * Coaches: He bumped us too much!
 * George: screamed the coaches.
 * Blossom (to Twilight and Betty): Now's our chance, ladies!
 * Twilight Sparkle: Let's show that ultra-idiot who's boss!
 * Betty: I'm with you, girls!
 * Blossom: *karate yell*
 * George: They surged into Sheen and pushed him off the rails! (In unison, Sheen screamed as he was pushed)
 * Sheen: Ultra-Sheen is down!
 * George: No one was hurt, but Sheen limped sadly to the shed.
 * Libby: Ain't no more work for you today, Sheen baby.
 * George: Said Libby, his driver.
 * Libby: But who's gonna take those sisters-on-wheels with a 'tude?
 * Mac: Hey, what about me?
 * Libby: Mac, are you sure? I mean, pink and purple (referring to the colors of Blossom, Twilight and Betty) aren't really your colors. And you don't wanna tango with those gals.
 * Mac: I don't care about fashion and I won't let them intimidate me. I just wanna pull coaches again.
 * George: Said the little engine. The coaches stood at the platform.
 * Mac: Are you all out of your minds?!
 * George: Scolded Mac.
 * Mac: Don't you know you could have hurt your passengers?!
 * George: The coaches quivered.
 * Blossom: We're sorry, Mac. But...it's Sheen's fault! He made us act that way!
 * Twilight: This is one lesson that isn't what friendship's about.
 * Betty: It won't happen again.
 * George: The conductor blew the whistle and their journey began.

Trivia

 * Mac and Colin are properly introduced to the series in this episode.
 * This episode introduces Sheen's driver, Libby Folfax and Mac's driver, Wilt to the series.
 * Originally, Frankie Foster was going to play Mac's driver, but was recasted to play Mrs. Kyndley's daughter while Madame Foster plays Mrs. Kyndley herself.

Quotes

 * Sheen: What a puny shed! That's too small for an ultra-engine like me. We're too great for this old shack!
 * Carl: I don't know, Sheen. I kinda like it.
 * George: said Carl.
 * Sheen: HMPH!
 * George: replied Sheen.
 * Sheen: Who's that red fiend over there?!
 * Carl: Shhh!
 * George: Said Carl.
 * Carl: Sheen, that's Mac. He's famous.
 * George: And then he whispered to Mac.
 * Carl: Sorry, Mac. Sheen's a little crabby right now, but he's nice even though he's a little crazy.
 * George: Mac felt sorry for Carl.
 * Libby: All right, Sheen.
 * George: Said Libby
 * Libby: I'm gonna getch y'all ready for work.
 * Sheen: No way! This ultra-engine needs to recharge! But Carl can do it.
 * Libby: Uh, yeah way! You're first!

Quote 2

 * Sheen: These aren't Ultra-Sheen's coaches! They're more like fiends!
 * Twilight Sparkle: What?! Us?! Fiends?!
 * Blossom: (in unison): You're an idiot, ultra-jerk!
 * George: cried the coaches.
 * Dot: What a mean engine!
 * Sheen (while puffing away): Ultra-Sheen will demolish you fiends someday!
 * George: clanked Sheen. He rolled into the station just as Homer arrived.
 * Sheen: Hey,
 * George: Said Sheen.
 * Sheen: I know you.
 * Homer: Simpson. Homer Simpson. Who are you?
 * Sheen: I. Am Ultra-Sheen! And I've heard about you! You're a MEGA ultra-engine! But an ultra-engine like me deserves real coaches I call allies, not these ones I call fiends! Are your coaches fellow allies? I guess they are! You and I need to talk sometime. Sorry, I can't chit-chat right now, duty calls!
 * George: Homer was speechless.
 * Homer (in unison): What the-?! Wha?! Huh?!
 * George: Clouds of steam filled the air as Sheen huffed and puffed along the line. He was still cross when he reached the top station. Sheen was hoping for a rest, but Libby thought otherwise.
 * Libby: Ok, Sheen, we'll leave these coaches here and head to the quarry for some cars.
 * Sheen: Cars?!
 * George: Snorted Sheen.
 * Sheen: Cars?! Are you mad, woman?!! There's no way I'm doing that!
 * George: Sheen was about to cause a great deal of trouble.
 * (Sheen derails himself)
 * Sheen: Oops!
 * George: Said Sheen. By the time workmen came to rescue him, Sheen felt rather silly. To make matters worse, there stood Vince McMahon. His message to Sheen was brief and blunt.
 * Vince McMahon: I want a word with you later tonight!
 * George: Then he left with Carl.
 * Libby: All right,
 * George: Said Libby.
 * Libby: Let's get you back on the tracks and then after, I am SO done with you for today!
 * George: When Sheen crawled home, he found Vince McMahon waiting for him.
 * Vince: Sheen, your behavior is unacceptable and I don't like it! I hope to see an attitude adjustment the next time you come out of this shed!
 * George: After hearing that, I hope Sheen will. Don't you?

Trivia

 * Blossom, Twilight Sparkle, and Betty Quinlan make their last appearances as the red coaches.

Quotes

 * George: Sheen had been naughty. So Vince McMahon made him stay in the shed for a while. Carl was now busier than ever. He had to do Sheen's work as well as his own. He was very excited and the fireman found him hard to handle.
 * Sheen: Who could have that much fun working?!
 * George: Said Sheen who was lonely and bored.
 * Mac: Apparently, engines who aren't manic or have an "ultra" obsession.
 * George: Replied Mac.
 * Mac: Keep up the good work, Carl. I know you'll do well.
 * George: But Carl was in such a state that he couldn't listen. He collected some coaches and went on his way. But somehow, the faster he wanted to go, the slower the journey became. When Carl finally fussed into the station, Ed was already there.
 * Ed: Tsk, tsk. Do you know how long I have been waiting? If you are late again, I, Ed will leave your people to strand themselves and eat their own body parts in order to survive!
 * (Conductor's whistle blows and Ed leaves)
 * Carl: Wow...That sounds graphic for something they wouldn't really do.
 * George: Said Carl. Secretly, he was a little worried.

Quote 2

 * George: The conductor was ready with his flag and whistle. Katara was making her way to the train. Then it happened... *Carl pulls out with his train* The conductor says that Carl is too impatient. *scene cuts to Carl with his train* Carl said he was sure he heard a whistle, anyway he started.
 * Dot: No, Carl! wait!!! wait!!!!
 * Veronica (in unison): Are you getting stupider, Carl?!
 * Hogarth (in unsion): Carl what are you doing?! No! No, STOOOOP!!!!!
 * George: cried the coaches.
 * Dot, Veronica, and Hogarth: You left Katara behind!
 * Veronica: You're more of an idiot than usual, Carl!
 * Carl: *moans* Now I'll be more late for Ed than usual!

Quote 3

 * Ed: Tsk! Tsk! Do you know long I have been waiting--?
 * Sid: Ed, he's on time you idiot.
 * Ed: Oops, sorry! *goofy laugh*
 * George: laughed Ed. But Katara was still cross.
 * Katara: What in the world were you thinking stranding me at the station? You could've made Aang, Sokka, and Toph, especially Momo (Aang's pet winged lemur) worried sick!
 * George: she scolded.
 * Carl: I'm sorry, pretty girl.
 * George: Carl apologized sadly.
 * Carl: But Ed said he was gonna strand the passengers.
 * George: Katara giggled.
 * Katara: You silly engine, Ed was just being hilarious! He'd never leave and strand his passengers. He's an idiotic ham.
 * Carl: *growls* That big green lump!
 * George: But Ed had chortled away.

Trivia

 * This marks Dot ("A Bug's Life"), Veronica ("Fairly Odd Parents"), and Hogarth Hughes' ("The Iron Giant") only appearances as Carl's coaches. (With the exception of Dot's being the last of 2 appearances)
 * This marks Katara's ("Avatar: The Last Airbender") first out of 2 appearances as the Refreshment Lady.

Quotes

 * Tails: All present and correct! Returning to base now!
 * George: Then Tails noticed something. A sturdy diesel was coming around the mountain. Tails flew lower for a closer inspection.
 * Tails: Hi! I'm Tails! Who are you?
 * Jimmy: I'm Jimmy. Jimmy Neutron.
 * Tails: I've never seen you before. What brings you this way?
 * Jimmy: Mr. McMahon has big assignments for me.
 * George: This was no time for a chat with a helicopter.
 * Tails: Well done, Jimmy! Bye! And keep up the good work!
 * Jimmy: Nosy little chopper.
 * George: Muttered Jimmy.
 * Cindy: Quit complanin', Nerdtron. It's not that long a trip now.
 * George: Said his driver, Cindy.
 * Cindy: We'll be at the top station soon enough.
 * George: Carl and Sheen were glad to see Jimmy. Even so, Sheen would not stop being silly.
 * Sheen (as he shunted his cars): Take that, you evil fiend!
 * George: The cars didn't like Sheen and wanted to play tricks on him.
 * Homer: No one understands us.
 * George: Sympathized Homer.
 * Homer: If you played sick, you wouldn't even be working with these cars. *chuckles*
 * Sheen: *happy gasp* That is the most ingenious idea EVER! You have my full gratitude, sir! The task shall be done!
 * George: He did so next morning.
 * Sheen: I'm so sick! I feel like I'm dying!! Somebody pour me some soup!
 * George: There wasn't time to examine him. So some of his freight cars were coupled behind Carl's coaches. Jimmy promised to follow with the rest.

Quote 2

 * George: Carl duly waited at the bottom of the slope for the loaded cars. He never bumped cars unless they misbehaved. But the loaded cars couldn't see him properly. They thought he was Sheen. Their chance for trickery had come.
 * Cars: Faster! Faster!
 * George: They yelled.
 * Cars: No! No!
 * George: Wailed the empty cars.
 * Cars: It's Carl!
 * George: But it was too late.
 * (Cable snaps)
 * Cars: Hurrah! Hurrah!
 * George: Roared the cars. Carl shut his eyes. (in unison, Carl screamed)
 * (The cars crashed into Carl and one of the cars landed on a waterline causing water to pour on Carl.)
 * Carl (as he blew his whistle): Help! Somebody?! I want my mommy!
 * George: Wailed Carl. Jimmy was working nearby and came to help clear up the mess.
 * Jimmy: Leapin' Leptons!
 * George: Exclaimed Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: Don't worry, Carl. We'll get you out.
 * George: Carl felt battered. His funnel cracked and his boiler dented.
 * Carl: Gee, *snorty sniff* Thanks, Jimmy.
 * George: He sighed and limped slowly home.
 * Sheen: Whoa, Carl! You really took one for me!
 * George: Said Sheen.
 * Sheen: Those no-good cars would never have penetrated the power of Ultra-Sheen!
 * Carl: You didn't tell me they would attack.
 * Sheen: Hey, I can't keep EVERYTHING in mind!
 * Vince: You never do. And you can start now by doing Carl's work alongside your own. Maybe that'll teach you the consequences of pretending to be sick!
 * George: Sheen did start thinking...about Homer. When the wreckage was cleared away, Jimmy set off along the line.
 * Tails: Hi, Jimmy. Great to see you again.
 * George: Whizzed Tails.
 * Tails: I was just doing one more thorough search before I turn in for the night.
 * Jimmy: Well done, Tails. Bye! And keep up the good work.
 * George: And the little diesel purred back home.

Trivia

 * Jimmy Neutron and his driver, Cindy Vortex are introduced to the series in this episode.

Quote 1

 * George: Carl was feeling depressed. He was still getting over his accident, but he wanted to start work again. But Vince McMahon wouldn't let him.
 * Vince: Another day off is just what you need to do you some good. I also have a surprise for you.
 * Carl: A surprise?! Is it a Llama?! Or better yet, a baby Llama?!
 * Vince: I'm sorry, it isn't a Llama. But you'll be thrilled.
 * George: The surprise was Mac.
 * Carl: Oh, hi, Mac.
 * George: Said Carl.
 * Carl: I was waiting for when you'd come home.
 * George: They lit Mac's fire and he sizzled happily.
 * Mac: Ah, that's better. Just like an engine should feel. So, what's been going on since I was away?
 * Carl: Well, for starters, I see you just met Jimmy.
 * George: Said Carl.
 * Mac: Yeah! He and I are friends already!
 * Carl: Yeah...
 * George: Replied Carl.
 * Carl: If only Willie would take the time to get to know him.
 * Mac: Who's Willie?
 * Carl: Oh, he's someone new who came to do my work after my big spill.
 * George: Replied Carl.
 * Mac: Does he work hard?
 * Carl (narrating while footage of Willie was shown rocking and rolling with a passenger train): He's a busy worker, I guess. But he shakes when he's rolling on the track. Other times he may swing or make other shaky movements. His driver, Shrek calls it "Scottish Rock 'n' Roll".
 * Mac: Whoa. I totally get that.
 * George: Said Mac gravely. Wilt interrupted.
 * Wilt: Hey, Mac. Just heard Willie got himself in a scrap-Sorry, not THAT kind of scrap. He's stuck in a tunnel. Come on, let's go give him a hand.
 * George: Mac was pleased. He wanted a run and looked forward to meeting Willie.

Quote 2

 * George: Quite soon, they found Willie. *scene cuts to Willie in front of the tunnel* He was stuck at the far end of the tunnel, and was very cross.
 * Willie: Och! Me wee boiler! And me paint! Tunnels should be built like tunnels unlike this death trap! This railway disgusts me!
 * Shrek: Don't be stupid!
 * George: said Shrek.
 * Shrek: That tunnel is giant enough for engines who don't rock and roll like us ogres!

Quote 3

 * George: That evening, Mr. McMahon spoke severely to Willie.
 * Vince: LISTEN TO ME AND LISTEN GOOD! There ain't NOTHING faulty about that tunnel you went through, Willie! And the reason why you jammed it is because you tried to do your so-called "rock n' roll"! Tunnels ain't dance floors, railways ain't concert arenas, and you AIN'T A POP-STAR FOR CRYING OUT LOUD!!!!
 * George: Then Mr. McMahon gave his full attention to Willie's funnel.
 * Vince: If you whine and complain about that tunnel again,
 * George: he said ominously.
 * Vince: I'm afraid I'll have to end your career on the Island, so far you're on probation for jamming yourself in a small tunnel. So you better start thinking now and do what's best for business. Do I make myself clear?

Trivia

 * Groundskeeper Willie and his driver, Shrek is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: Mac the Little Engine loves all the sights and sounds along his line and knows them very well. One day after he had returned from being mended he was enjoying himself more than ever before. Along the way, he met Jimmy.
 * Mac: Wow, Jimmy,
 * George: He said.
 * Mac: If it wasn't for all the people and places I know, it'd feel like a totally different railway.
 * George: Jimmy laughed.
 * Jimmy Neutron: I'm most glad you're pleased. The manager stated "Let's mend the track so well that he won't know where it is." And I can honestly say it was a success! Provided, of course, you know what I'm trying to say.
 * George: Mac liked this hardworking diesel.
 * Jimmy: However, there is one bad detail.
 * George: Warned Jimmy just before the first station.
 * Jimmy: An engine is likely to derail there. And my theory is Willie's the kind that would. He'll definitely do his rock and roll along the line alright. Oh, and speaking of which...(in unison, Willie came tilting as he was rolling along the track)
 * Jimmy: I hope his passengers bring extra safety precautions.
 * Willie: Are you talkin' about Willie?! I'm a Scottish engine and I believe in Scottish speaking. Speak up ya wee ones!
 * George: Jimmy warned Willie about the bad bit of rail.
 * Willie: BAH! WIllie knows his way about. He don't need stinky diesels tellin' him how to do things!
 * George: Jimmy felt hurt. Willie banged around the yard then he puffed crossly toward the big station. Eddy was already there waiting for him.
 * Eddy: You're late, slouch!
 * George: He snapped.
 * Willie; Och! Willie knows. It's all that Neutron diesel's fault. He tries to tell Willie how to avoid derailment and then expects Willie to find his own coaches!
 * Eddy: Man, if that ain't bunk, I don't know what is.
 * George: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: Anyway, let me tell you about diesels. One came to our railway and tried to overthrow Mr. McMacho! But I showed him up and he was vanquished! Piece of cake!
 * George: Willie was full of admiration. He didn't know that Eddy was boastful and wasn't known for telling the truth.
 * Willie: Send Neutron packing! That smelly Neutron diesel must go! *laughs*

Quote 2

 * Shrek: Careful! You're gonna derail us!
 * George: Said Shrek. But it was too late.
 * (Willie comes off the track)
 * Willie: OCH! Sweet haggis! I'm off me tracks.
 * George: And he was.
 * Jimmy: I did warn him.
 * George: Said Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: But I'm afraid he'll have to help himself back on the tracks.
 * George: The little diesel refused to move.
 * Mac: Jimmy, how can you think of yourself now?!
 * George: Said Mac.
 * Mac: Did you stop to think of the passengers?! What are they gonna do?!
 * Jimmy: Pukin' Pluto! I can't believe I forgot about them! Right! Someone's gotta save them!
 * (In unison, "Go, Jimmy, Jimmy" started playing beginning with the very titular lyrics)
 * George: And Jimmy roared into life.

Trivia

 * This is the First time in the series, the song, Go, Jimmy, Jimmy is heard.

Quotes

 * George: It was winter on the Island of Sodor. Carl puffed nervously along the line. His funnel had never been the same since his accident with some cars. Now the biting wind was trying to blow it away.
 * Carl: My funnel's acting all wobbly.
 * George: He complained.
 * Carl: I sure hope the manager hurries with my new one. He says it'll be something special.
 * Sheen: Carl, how many times do I have to tell you? Your special funnel is just a myth! Like the Loch Ness Monster or North Dakota!
 * George: Said Sheen
 * Abe: Big deal! In my day, we never whined about funnels! We were lucky to have never lost 'em. (chuckles)
 * George: Laughed Abe.
 * Willie: Och, All this gossip about funnels.
 * George: Sulked Willie.
 * Shrek: Well, join the club, we got jackets.
 * George: Put in Shrek, unenuthiastically.
 * Willie: Willie needs some sleep (falls asleep)
 * Mac: Don't worry about them, your new funnel will come soon enough.
 * George: The other engines were fond of Carl, but his special funnel had become quite a joke.

Quote 2

 * A.J: Something's dangling from above!
 * George: Shouted his driver, A.J. Carl came out of the tunnel a different looking engine. He no longer had his funnel.
 * A.J: This is what struck you, Carl.
 * George: Said A.J. And he produced a thick, cold icicle. They set off again. But without his funnel, the journey was very difficult. Then, A.J saw an old drain pipe lying beside the track.
 * A.J: That'll make an ideal substitute. It'll control the smoke properly the way your old funnel used to.

Quote 3

 * George: The teasing continued until at last the day came when his new funnel arrived. Vince McMahon proudly presented it.
 * Carl: Oh no! It's ruined already!!!
 * George: Said Carl. But Vince McMahon laughed.
 * Vince: Carl, you asked for a special funnel and that's just what this is. You'll see what you can accomplish with it.

Trivia

 * Carl's driver, A.J (from the Fairly Odd Parents) is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quote 1

 * George: Sheen is very proud of his big sturdy wheels. They have broad tires and hold well to the rails. But they are unusual. One day, the other engines wouldn't stop teasing him.
 * Abe: What kinda wheels are those?!
 * Willie (in unison): OCH, I'm disgusted!
 * Mac (in unison): What are you? A steamroller?!
 * Sheen: Ah, shut up!
 * George: Snorted Sheen.
 * Sheen: You're all just jealous because you'll never have wheels superior to mine!
 * Carl: Don't worry, Sheen.
 * George: Soothed Carl.
 * Carl: They made fun of my special funnel until I showed them how special it was and made them jealous. (snorty chuckle)
 * Sheen: Ha! hear that?
 * George: Huffed Sheen.
 * Sheen: My wheels are powerful! Just like Carl's powerful funnel! I, Ultra-Sheen am the fastest beyond all you slowpokes!
 * George: Mac had a plan to make Sheen see sense.
 * Mac: Gee, Sheen. If you're so sure of your "amazing" wheels...
 * George: Said Mac.
 * Mac: Maybe you should see what Francis has to say.
 * Sheen: Who's Francis?!
 * Mac: That gray steamroller over there.
 * George: Replied Mac.
 * (Francis blows his whistle)
 * Sheen: Whoa! Does anyone else hear that?!
 * George: The steamroller was making rude remarks about the engines.
 * Francis: Railways are inferior! Tear 'em apart! I'll get rid of this railway and make everyone think that trains and railways never existed! And roads will rule! Just you wait, puny trains!
 * Sheen: Have no fear, engines! Leave that menace to me! I'll send him to the cleaners! Francis will soon get a run for his whatever you call it!
 * George: Next day, Francis was waiting at the level crossing.
 * Francis: HMPH! You're that Sheen-puff!
 * George: Sheen was standing no nonsense.
 * Sheen: And YOU Francis, I've heard of you, you menace!
 * Francis: Yeah, and I've heard of you. So you have steamroller wheels, doesn't mean you can hold a candle to me.
 * Sheen: Candle?! I could hold a hundred candles better than you! Ta-ta! *blows his whistle and puffs away*
 * George: Francis chuffered on, fuming!

Quote 2

 * Sheen: Hey! Get out of the way, you street pig!
 * Francis: Nobody tells me to move; especially wannabe steamrollers. You're not the boss of me. Get out of MY way!
 * George: Then there was trouble.
 * (Francis skids against Sheen's cars causing most to derail and Sheen blew his whistle.)
 * Sheen: Hey!
 * George: Cried Sheen.
 * Sheen: You did that! It's your fault!
 * Francis: Na-uh! It's yours!
 * George: Everyone was arguing about who was to blame.
 * (Then a police siren was heard along with the sound of a car door opening)
 * Robert Barone: Alright, break it up, break it up! That's enough!
 * George: Shouted a police man ominously
 * Robert: Now just what happened here?!

Quote 3

 * George: He talked of nothing, but steamrollers.
 * Mac: Augh!
 * George: Whispered Mac.
 * Mac: Now his ego's just as big as ever! I'm sorry my plan failed.
 * Jimmy: Ah, that's ok, Mac.
 * George: Said Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: Guess it's back to the drawing board.
 * George: But they had no need to do that. Some boys arrived instead. They pointed to the engine and cried...
 * Butch: Hey! Look who tried to race a big, bad steamroller! It's Ultra-Sheen!
 * Mitch: It was neck-in-neck, but Francis would have won!!!!
 * Sheen: That's baloney and I can prove it!!!!
 * George: Sheen never talks about steamrollers now.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Francis is introduced to the series in this episode.
 * Robert Barone (Everybody Loves Raymond) makes his only appearance in the series as the ominous policeman in this episode along with Butch Pakovski (from Jimmy Neutron) and Mitch (from the Powerpuff Girls) as two of the boys.

Quote 1

 * George: Mindy is Conductor Neptune's daughter. One day, she was working on Mac with some polish and a rag. Mac was snoozing happily, but Mindy wanted to talk.
 * Mindy: Hey, wake up, Sleepy-Head! Your brass is so dirty! Don't you feel the least bit ashamed?
 * Mac (groggily): No.
 * George: Yawned, Mac.
 * Mac: I'm too tired to complain.
 * George: And Mac closed his eyes. He was thinking about his friend, Colin. And all the good times they shared before Colin went away to be mended.

Quote 2

 * Willie: Ain't ye goin' to polish Willie?
 * George: he asked.
 * Mindy: I'm sorry, Willie. I can't polish you today, because I have to go with Daddy to get the Krabby Patties ready for the passengers. Don't you worry, Willie.
 * George: But Willie was furious.
 * Willie: Och! It's no fair to Willie!
 * George: he complained.
 * Willie: Carl gets his awkward looking funnel, Sheen gets his fancy wheels, passengers get smelly Krabby Patties, Willie's still dirty and smelly!

Quote 3

 * Willie: Och! More smelly work?!
 * George: grumbled Willie.
 * Willie: I need to get me rest! Can ye take Willie to the sheds?!
 * Shrek: Yes.
 * Willie: Really?!
 * Shrek: NO!
 * Willie: OCH! I Willie needs his rest, now!
 * Shrek: Could you not be your grumbly self for five minutes?! On with ya, and quit whining about getting ye rest!

Quote 4

 * Shrek: Atta, lad, Willie.
 * George: Called Shrek.
 * Shrek: Keep up the effort and you'll get ye a rest and drink at the station.
 * George: Then, Willie was very rude.
 * Willie: Bah! Who needs stations?! Willie's stayin' here!
 * George: And he did too. Mac had to haul Willie and his train all the way to the platform. The passengers were furious. They told everyone what a bad railway it was. That night, Vince McMahon spoke to Willie.
 * Vince: A lack of passengers gets you a lack of polish, Mr. Willie!!!!
 * Willie: And a lack of polish for Willie gets you a lack of passengers, McMahon.
 * George: Willie muttered to himself. He still has a lot to learn doesn't he?
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Mindy (from The "Spongebob Squarepants Movie") makes her only appearance in the series as Nancy.

Quote 1

 * George: Willie would not stop grumbling. He grumbled that he wasn't polished enough. He grumbled he was overworked. Most of all, he grumbled about the passengers.
 * Mac: Willie, you're so selfish! I'm glad Colin's coming home soon. I bet he can teach you some common sense before it's too late.
 * Willie: What does the Irish lad have to do with Willie?!
 * Mac: Colin saved our railway.
 * George: Replied Mac.
 * Carl: Really? Oooo...Tell us about it, please!
 * George: Said Carl.
 * Mac: Well...
 * George: Said Mac.
 * Mac: It was before you came here.
 * (Transitions to Mac's story)

Quote 2

 * Willie: BAH! Who cares?!
 * George: huffed Willie. He had stopped at the viaduct and hadn't cared at all.
 * Mac: Passengers get angry if you stop at the wrong destinations. Colin stopped at a wrong place once, and this is what happened. *scene transitions to Mac's story*

Trivia

 * Mac will tell the story about Colin while George narrates outside of his story.

Quotes

 * George: One day, Timmy was passing by just as Jimmy was having a drink.
 * Timmy: Hi, Neutron! Gee, Cindy's lookin' down. Wish I knew why.
 * Jimmy: I haven't a clue myself,
 * George: Said Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: But I will soon enough. Say, Cindy?
 * George: Asked Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: Is something bothering you?
 * Cindy: Besides being stuck as your driver,
 * George: Replied Cindy.
 * Cindy: They've been bugging me about finding another stupid steam locomotive for this stupid line!
 * Jimmy: Wait just a neutronic minute!
 * George: Exclaimed Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: A bluebell engine would help this old line. I MUST help any way I can!
 * George: Later, Jimmy saw Ignazio with Bart. Jimmy had an idea.
 * Jimmy: Excuse me. Would you be able to help decipher the location of another steam locomotive?
 * Ignazio: What-a you be talkin' about?!
 * Jimmy: Help me find another steam engine...?
 * Ignazio: Oh-! Why you no say so?! I find-a one on-a the other-a railway.
 * Jimmy: Yes! I am to track a bluebell locomotive.
 * George: And Jimmy explained everything.
 * Ignazio: I'd help ye, but only these-a days can-a diesels go there.
 * George: And then Jimmy decided.
 * Jimmy: Then that's where I come in!

Quote 2

 * George: A small little engine stood sad and alone in a siding. His old friend was in his cab keepin him company.
 * Jimmy: Uh, hi, excuse me.
 * George: Said Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: Do you have any interest in bluebells?
 * George: The engine looked startled.
 * Ash: Uh, sure. Bluebells are nice.
 * Jimmy: Well, this is your lucky day because I'm busting you out of here.
 * George: Everyone worked fast. It was difficult to set the fire. But soon it was glowing hot and Ash had a good head of steam. Misty agreed to be both Ash's driver and fireman.

Trivia

 * Ash Ketchum and his driver, Misty are introduced to the series in this episode.
 * The song, Go, Jimmy, Jimmy will be heard for the Second time when Jimmy travels to the other railway and back to Sodor with Ash.

Quotes

 * George: By now, all the engines were talking about Ash.
 * Bart: He runs a famous branchline. Did anyone else hear that?
 * George: Timmy was feeling a little jealous.
 * Timmy: Big deal. He may be famous, but my branch is the first on the line. Everyone knows that too.
 * George: And he huffed away to fetch his coaches.
 * Bart: Look!
 * George: Cried Bart
 * (Crowd of Passengers are shown chattering)
 * Bart: Hey, why are they here already? There ain't no train yet.
 * George: But Bart was wrong. The signal dropped and from far away an engine whistle.
 * (Ash's whistle blows)
 * Ignazio: Here he come!
 * George: Cried Ignazio. Ash puffed proudly through the junction. (Ash's whistle blows)
 * Edd: I hope you'll meet Timmy too.
 * George: Said Edd.
 * Edd: The both of you have branchlines to feel proud of.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: *blows his whistle* Sorry, can't chitty-chat right now, Can't wait, gotta go, bye! *blows his whistle*

Quote 3

 * Timmy: Ah, for crying out loud!
 * George: Said Timmy The Tank Engine. *scene fades to morning*. Next morning he was STILL fuming.
 * Timmy: Shunting, and on my own branch line, too! This is just a bunch of crud!
 * Ash: I'm sorry, Timmy. I was a special.
 * Timmy: Why?
 * Ash: Someone important came the minute you left. He wanted to ride in a special passenger train and Spongebob said I could be the one for the job. It was an awesome run, but...
 * Timmy: But,
 * George: Finished Timmy.
 * Timmy: It'd make an engine pretty darn nervous if he didn't know the line.
 * Ash: Yeah!
 * George: Said Ash.
 * Ash: You're a pro, alright.
 * George: Timmy felt much better. He couldn't be cross anymore and began telling Ash all about his branchline.

Quotes

 * Hugh: Hey, thief! That's OUR ball!
 * George: But Ash didn't hear him.
 * Ash: Come on, you cars! We've got work to finish!
 * Hugh: My favorite duck-covered ball! Wake up, Sugarbooger!
 * George: Said Hugh to his car.
 * Hugh: The boys and I have to get our ball back!
 * George: Judy rolled crossly and rolled down the road. Ash wasn't hurrying. Judy soon came up behind.
 * Judy: Excuse me, young man!
 * George: She wailed. The players shouted, but Ash was too far away for Misty and Brock to see or hear properly. They completely misunderstood.
 * Misty: They want a race?
 * George: Said Misty
 * Misty: They've earned one! Step on it, Ash!!!!
 * Ash (under his breath): Always bossing me around.
 * George: Poor Judy wasn't happy at all. She rattled along at twice her usual speed.
 * Judy: Hugh! It's dangerous to drive me like this!
 * George: She snarled.
 * Judy: The pace you're driving me at is too high and will burn out my circuitry!
 * George: Suddenly, Ash was nowhere to be seen.
 * Judy: Oh! Seems that train rushed into a tunnel and I'm unable to do the same. Well, I'd best turn around and go home.
 * George: But she couldn't.

Quote 2

 * Hugh: Hey! We need our ball for the game!
 * George: Cried Hugh. And the other players explained everything. The ball was nestled under some straw in the third car from the van.
 * Hugh: Here it is!
 * George: Cried Hugh.
 * Misty: We're sorry about all that trouble.
 * George: Sighed Misty.
 * Hugh: Oh, that's all right. I mean, you didn't know after all.
 * George: Replied Hugh.
 * Hugh: Well, we better hurry back, boys!
 * Misty: That shouldn't be hard.
 * George: Said Misty.
 * (Judy is shown with steam pouring out of her.)
 * Judy (wearily): Look what you did to me, Hugh!
 * Misty: Gosh, your car's looking in bad shape.
 * George: And she was.

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Judy Neutron the Car and Ash's fireman, Brock to the series.

Quote 1

 * George: Ash's visit to Vince McMahon's railway was coming to an end.
 * Vince: Ash, we're all going to miss you.
 * George: Said Vince McMahon. Then he turned his attention to all the other engines.
 * Vince: Now as you all know, my railway's very busy and I appreciate all your hard work, but still, more help is needed. A diesel is all that's available. Unfortunately, this diesel is someone I knew from my days in the WWE before he went mobile. So be prepared for...bad news.
 * Spongebob: What do you think he means?
 * George: Whispered Spongebob.
 * Eddy: It means this diesel's probably a jerk!
 * George: snapped Eddy.
 * (the scene fades to where Bad News Barrett entered)
 * George: And he was. The diesel surveyed the shed.
 * Barrett: Well, at least I have SOME decorum.
 * George: He muttered.
 * Barrett: Well, I am impressed that you're all sterile and look perfect for SOME people to see.
 * George: The engines glared.
 * Barrett: But I'm afraid I've got some bad news! It's nobody's fault, but your own and former WWE Announcer, Vince McMahon should scrap all of you steamers and get clean and elegant diesels like me. Because all my driver does is fill me up with oil, flicks my switch, and I'm off to work without delay! However, all YOUR drivers do is fuss you about for hours, shoveling and gorging your rusty fireboxes with filthy, nasty coal....
 * Timmy (in his mind): Rusty?... Filthy?!.... N-N-NASTY?!
 * George: Timmy spluttered to himself.
 * Barrett: and fill you up with contaminated water until your smelly and disgusting water tanks overflow until you are ready, and some of you won't even survive till your next job! *laughs evilly and rolls away*
 * George: The engines were furious!
 * (the engines furiously growl and blow their whistles angrily)
 * George: Next morning, they held an indignation meeting around the turntable
 * Homer: Why that big--!!!!
 * Edd: How could that diesel have the temerity to say that the water we use in our tanks is polluted?!
 * George: fumed Edd.
 * Eddy: Who's that guy think he is?!
 * Ed: I'm not in my happy place, guys.
 * Bubbles: H-H-HE'S EVIL!
 * George: cried Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: He insulted us and made us look like slackers! *bawls*
 * George: bawled Bubbles.
 * Piero and Ignazio: How dare he say evil thing-a-to us?!
 * George: cried Piero and Ignazio.
 * Piero and Ignazio: We teach-a-the lesson to-a-the evildoer! But how we do that?!

Quote 2

 * Barrett: Now you see, you disgusting lads how a real diesel like me gets it done! *laughs evilly*
 * George: He rolled proudly toward his coaches. Then... it happened.
 * Barrett: *shaking and spluttering* What the--?! What's happening?! AAUUGHH!!!!
 * George: Shaking and spluttering, Bad News Barrett stopped.
 * Barrett: Aw, c'mon!
 * Spongebob: Looks like we've got some bad news for you, Barrett!
 * Barrett: What bad news?! I come up with the bad news 'ere!
 * Ash: Well, you're too late on this one, chump! The bad news is maybe tomorrow, *short pause* YOU won't be around! *he and Spongebob laugh*
 * Barrett: *roars in fury*
 * George: roared Bad News Barrett. Meanwhile, Inspector Gil was looking for his hat. Bad News Barrett seethed with fury as Spongebob and Ash pushed him back to the shed.
 * Gil: Aah! Ya sucked in Ol' Gil's hat! That was a rental!
 * Vince: I'm sorry about your hat, but thanks to it, we've got bigger problems. The heavy train's due. I'll need you take it, Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Yes, sir!
 * Vince: Ash, would you also help?
 * Ash: Yeah!
 * George: Cried Ash.
 * Ash. I need a good run to remember my last day here.
 * George: The engines were soon ready.
 * Vince: Homer will take over from halfway so get the train to there on time. Good luck.
 * Ash: Don't worry.
 * George: Smiled Ash.
 * Ash: We'll get there and we'll even be early!
 * George: The cavalcade moved carefully over the rails and out to the open line.

Quote 3

 * Homer: Woo-hoo! You're early!
 * George: Said Homer.
 * Homer: What's Barrett got to say about us now?!
 * Ash: Word from Eddy is that he's sick to his boiler and griping in the shed!
 * Homer: (laughs) That'll teach him to talk bad news about us!
 * George: And Homer chortled away. Next day, everyone came to say good-bye to Ash.
 * Timmy: Bye, Ash! Later days! Hope you can visit again!
 * George: Whistled Timmy.
 * Ash: Not if I see you all on my bluebell railway first.
 * George: Replied Ash. Then, he puffed away. And what about Barrett? He slipped out while no one was looking. But he left two things behind: A rather nasty smell and a battered bowler hat.

Trivia

 * Bad News Barrett makes his only appearance in the series as The Diesel in this episode.
 * Gil (from the Simpsons) also makes his only appearance in the series as the Inspector in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: Timmy the Tank Engine puffed happily along his branch line with Cosmo and Wanda. Vince McMahon was waiting on the platform. He looked at his watch.
 * Vince: Punctual timing, Timmy. You're right on time and very dependable.
 * Bubbles: Did you hear that, Timmy Bear?
 * Timmy: I did, Bubbly Bunny. And thanks, Mr. McMahon.
 * George: Whistled Timmy.
 * Cosmo: Yay! Right on time!
 * Wanda: I'm proud of you, Timmy.
 * George: Said the coaches. But the big engines were not feeling cheerful at all.
 * Ed: Oh, Bart!! Bart?!
 * Eddy: That little brat was supposed to fetch our coaches. He expects US to get 'em?!
 * George: He edged angrily onto the turntable and spoke rudely to Ed.
 * Eddy: Hey, Lumpy, what's wrong with you?! It ain't raining today so quit your blubbering and fetch me my coaches will ya?!
 * Ed: I, Ed am no longer afraid of melting like the butter monster! But, you Eddy could be a clown! Could we not joineth the circus?!
 * Eddy: Hey, let me tell you-
 * Bart: Hey, so you guys hear the news?
 * Homer: What news, boy?
 * Bart: The circus is in town!
 * Eddy: Are you just playing along with Lumpy?!
 * Bart: Heck, no! The circus is really here! I've been busy with these cars. Well, don't just stand around, Mr. McMahon needs help!

Quote 2

 * George: A little later, Vince McMahon returned.
 * Vince: Come on, Ed. I've just heard the tunnel you were once walled up in is blocked. I need you to take some workmen there to see what's the cause.
 * Ed (singing): I am pushing the cars, I am pushing the cars.
 * George: Sang Ed. They stopped outside the tunnel. The workmen went inside. It was very dark and quiet. But not for long.
 * (Trumpet noise)
 * Workmen: Help!
 * George: Cried the workmen and they ran out.
 * Ed: Oh no!
 * Workman #1: We started to dig at the block, but it grunted and moved.
 * George: One said.
 * Ed: Is it the curse of Evil Tim?!
 * George: Cried Ed.
 * Foreman: Rubbish.
 * George: Said the Foreman.
 * Workman #2: It's not rubbish OR a curse! It's big and alive!
 * Workman #3: We're not going in there again.
 * Foreman: Right.
 * George: Said the Foreman.
 * Foreman: I'll ride in the cars and Ed shall push it out.
 * Ed: (sad groan)
 * George: Said Ed unhappily. He had been shut in the tunnel for being afraid of the rain, but this was worse. Something big and alive was inside.
 * Ed: (frightened straining) I'm scared, Sidney!
 * Sid: Hey, I don't like this any more than you.
 * George: Said Sid.
 * Sid: But it's the blockage or us!
 * Ed: Oh no...Oh no...
 * George: Puffed Ed. Then, there was trouble. The block was indeed alive and very strong. It began to push the train backwards. Out of the tunnel came Ed, then the cars and last of all a large, cross elephant.
 * Stampy: (trumpets)
 * Foreman: Well, I never!
 * George: Cried the Foreman. The workmen gave him some cake.
 * Stampy: (trumptly eats)
 * George: He drank three buckets of water. And was just about to drink another...when Ed blew off steam.(in unison, Ed laughs as he did so)
 * Stampy: (frighteningly trumpets as he sprayed water on Ed)
 * George: Cried the elephant.
 * Ed: Aaaahh!!! Cold!!!
 * George: Water went all over Ed. Poor Ed. The elephant and his keeper were soon reunited.
 * Krusty: Hoo, am I glad ya found him.
 * Sid: Hey, why'd he run away anyway?
 * Krusty: I don't know. I got a guy that trains him for me.
 * Sid: Whoever he is, you oughta fire him and keep a closer eye on ol' Stampy here.
 * Krusty: Yeah, I'd hate to look bad. Let's go already, Stamp!
 * George: Krusty said. But Ed was most upset.
 * Ed: Shower bad for Ed! Elephants bad for Ed!
 * George: That night, he told the other engines all about it. Homer and Eddy felt sorry for Ed, but still teased him.
 * Homer: Oh, brother! You get scared of rain, now elephants and next might as well your own shadow!
 * Timmy: Ah, forget 'em, Ed.
 * George: Murmured Timmy.
 * Timmy: You showed you have guts today! And that's what brave engines are made of!
 * Ed: Really?
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Stampy the Elephant (from the Simpsons) makes his only appearance in the series as the elephant in this episode along with Krusty the Clown as the elephant's keeper.

Quotes

 * George: Rudy had been to the works to be mended. (flashback to "Rudy Owns Up") Some troublesome cars tricked him and the Great Western Engine fell into the turntable well. Now Rudy was as good as new, but he was still worried about cars.
 * Rudy: I'm better off without them.
 * George: He puffed to himself. But the freight cars sang songs rude and loud. Terrence, their leader led the chorus.
 * Terrence and the cars(singing): Rudy is no use at all. Think's he very clever. Says that he can manage us. That's the best joke ever! When he bosses us around with the greatest folly, we just push him down the weeeelllll. Pop goes ol' Rudy!
 * George: Timmy, Spongebob and Bart were shocked.
 * Timmy, Spongebob and Bart: Shut up!
 * George: They ordered.

Quote 2

 * George: Soon Blocky was explaining his plan.
 * Spongebob: Hoppin' Clams, Blocky! That's so underhanded of you to suggest such a plan to Rudy.
 * George: But Rudy spoke next.
 * Rudy: No, Spongebob. Blocky's right. This was all my fault and if anyone's gonna set things right, it's me!
 * Blocky: I mean it in a respectful way, Rudy.
 * Rudy: Of course, you do, Blocky. Anyway, Penny says the same and she's talked things over with the stationmaster.
 * Spongebob: Well, do what you must,
 * George: Conceded Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: But I better be going. Don't wanna keep my passengers waiting. Good luck!
 * (Spongebob puffs away while saying "I'm ready" repeatedly)
 * Rudy: Catch you later!
 * George: Smiled Rudy bravely. But he felt very nervous inside. Rudy marshaled the worst cars two by two.
 * Blocky(whispering): That's the way to do it, Rudy.
 * George: Whispered Blocky.
 * Blocky: Now if you save Terrence for last, then he'll be right behind you. You can bump him if he starts any trouble.
 * (Rudy puffs away and the scene then fades to Rudy shunting Terrence to the front of the cars)
 * Terrence (whispering): Hold him back! Hold him back!
 * George: Whispered Terrence.
 * Terrence: Pass it on.
 * George: The silly cars giggled. But Rudy knew what to do. There was plenty of sand on the rails and his wheels gripped splendidly. He gave a great heave.
 * (Rudy, in unison, does so)
 * Terrence: AAAUUUUUGGGHHH!!!!
 * George: Moaned Terrence.
 * Terrence: Cut it out, you doofus!
 * Spongebob: Keep it up!
 * George: Yelled Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Go, Rudy! Go!
 * Terrence: AAAAAUUUUGGGHH!!!
 * George: Wailed Terrence.
 * Terrence: I'm going to...BREAK!
 * (Then Terrence's coupling broke, Rudy moved forward and Terrence fell apart.)
 * George: And he did. Then there was trouble.
 * Vince: So, Rudy. You don't know your own strength? Is that what you have to say for yourself?
 * Rudy: N-n-no, Mr. McMahon.
 * George: Sai-Said Rudy nervously. Vince McMahon inspected Terrence.
 * Vince: Just as I suspected. Your wood's rotten and your frames are shot. We'll put you back together and maybe you'll learn something from this experience.
 * George: Nowadays, Rudy only takes the cars when the other engines are busy. But they are always quick to warn each other.
 * Cars: Take care with Rudy. If you play tricks on him, you'll never be the same car again.
 * George: Terrence has learned his lesson and says nothing at all.

Trivia

 * This episode marks Terrence's only appearance in the series as S. C. Ruffey.

Goofs

 * George Carlin stutters when he says "Said Rudy nervously".

Quotes

 * George: Johnny the Tram Engine has cowcatchers and side plates. They help to prevent animals from getting hurt if they should stray onto the line. Trixie thought Johnny's fenders were silly.
 * Trixie: How very informal. You only need them because you're scared of getting hurt.
 * George: She flounced.
 * Johnny: No way, jose!
 * George: Huffed Johnny.
 * Trixie: Yeah, you are. A popular diesel like me doesn't have those things you call "cowcatchers", but I'm not scared of anything. I'd just blow my horn and they'd all go running for the hills.
 * Johnny: No they wouldn't!
 * George: Said Johnny.
 * Trixie: They would with me. Animals always move if you blow your horn and look them in the eye.
 * Johnny: Even bulls?
 * Trixie: That's right. Even bulls.
 * George: Said Trixie. Trixie had never met a bull, but she purred away quite unconcerned.

Quote 2

 * George: At the next station, a policeman was waiting.
 * Chief Wiggum (eating a donut): Excuse me, Ma'am. Just heard a bull made its way onto the tracks. Do an honest cop a favor and get him off of there, would ya?
 * George: Trixie was excited.
 * Trixie: Now's my chance,
 * George: She said.
 * Trixie: To show that unpopular tram the way to shoo an animal away!
 * George: Tauros isn't really a fierce bull. But this morning, he was cross. He'd strayed from his field, crashed through a fence, slithered down a slope. And now, he didn't know where he was. Suddenly, he saw some grass.
 * Tauros (in his mind): Now for my breakfast.
 * George: He thought.


 * Trixie: Ahem!
 * George: Said Trixie
 * Trixie: Excuse me?! Time to move!
 * George: Tauros was too busy chomping to take any notice.
 * Trixie: Ahem!
 * George: Said Trixie again. But Tauros kept grazing.
 * Trixie: This isn't how it's meant to happen!
 * George: Thought Trixie
 * Trixie: How the heck do I look him the eye if he won't turn around?
 * George: At last he did.
 * Tauros: *moooo!*
 * George: Said Tauros.
 * Trixie: Ah! Oh my gosh!
 * George: Murmured Trixie
 * Trixie: Why won't he run away?!
 * Miz: You show him, Trixie!
 * George: Said The Miz.
 * Miz: He's no match for us!
 * Trixie: Yeah.
 * George: Said Trixie unhappily.
 * Trixie: You think so anyway and I thought I did. But does he even know? Look at his horns. What if I bump into him and I hurt-I mean he hurts me...um...The farmer would sue us!
 * George: Tauros sniffed at Trixie.
 * Tauros: *sniffing*
 * Trixie: Eeeww!!
 * George: Said Trixie and that was that. Trixie did no more. Johnny was bemused and amused to see her back in the station so soon.
 * Johnny: Hey, Trixie! I thought bulls always ran for the hills if you blew your horn and looked 'em in the eye!
 * Trixie: Oh, shut up, unpopular tram.
 * George: Retorted Trixie.
 * Johnny: Oh, well.
 * George: Continued Johnny.
 * Johnny: We can learn from our mistakes and experiences. I better chase him away for you I guess. (to Plank) Come on, Buddy!
 * George: He clanked away to find Tauros. Johnny's bell rang and his whistle sounded, but Tauros took no notice. Then Johnny unleashed his secret weapon.
 * Johnny: YEE-HAW! (as he said this, stinky breath from anchovy paste shot out from his mouth in reference to "Shoo Ed" and in unison, Tauros mooed)
 * George: That did the trick. Johnny used his secret weapon a little more.
 * Johnny (in unison): YEE-HAW!
 * Tauros: *mooooo*
 * George: And now, breakfast over, Tauros chuntered away to join the farmer.
 * Tauros (in unison): *moo*
 * George: Trixie was exhausted. She was glad when her day's work was over. Some boys were on the platform.
 * Uter: Ah, guten tag!
 * George: One greeted.
 * Uter: Would you care for a bite of my flavor wax? I also have a bag of bulls' eyes. Ze are scrumptious. Would you?
 * Trixie: *disgusted scoff* No thank you, empty platform.
 * George: And Trixie scuttled to her shed.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Tauros (from Pokemon) makes his first appearance in the series as Champion and will portray other bulls in later episodes.
 * Chief Wiggum (from The Simpsons) makes his only appearance in the series as the Policeman in this episode along with Uter Zorker as the lead boy and Farmer Pickles (from Bob the Builder) cameos as the Farmer in this episode.

Quotes

 * George: One evening, Timmy brought his last train to the junction. Bart was glad to see him.
 * Bart: Hey, Timmy, you headin' to the big station?
 * George: Asked Bart.
 * Timmy: Yeah, why?
 * Bart: 'Cause that's where I'M off to.
 * Timmy: If I had to guess, I think something's up.
 * George: Johnny looked up at the sky.
 * Johnny: Where?!
 * Timmy: Not up there. Down here.
 * George: Laughed Timmy
 * Johnny: How can something be up AND down? Weird, huh, Plank?
 * George: Timmy was too excited to explain. (in unison, Timmy blew his whistle)
 * Timmy: Son of a gun! Look over there!
 * George: Buttercup, Skinner, Snap, Bloo, Piero, Rudy and Ignazio paraded past.
 * Piero: Good eve-a-ning, you three!
 * George: Whistled Piero.
 * Piero: Are we all-a the fine-a sight?!
 * Johnny: Cool parade, huh, guys?
 * George: Admired Johnny.
 * Piero: Sorry we no stop. Mister-a McMahon, he need us all at-a the station.
 * Timmy: What the heck's this about?
 * George: Asked Timmy.
 * Bubbles: Mr. McMahon has a plan.
 * George: Answered Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: Come on, Sweetie!
 * George: So they followed the other engines to the big station at the end of the line.
 * (Scene fades to Tidmouth Sheds and all the engines began whistling)
 * Vince: Engines! Enough of that already!!!!
 * George: Called Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: That's better. Now, earlier today, I received an important letter from a young girl who is no more than five years old. "Dear Timmy and all the engines. Please can I meet you? My friends say they would like to meet you too. You can come to my house for tea. But my mommy says there aren't any railway tracks to my house. Can you come to the station instead? Thank you very much." Sounds to me,
 * George: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You engines have many young fans that want to meet you. In that case, we are ALL going to the big city MANY miles away from Sodor!
 * Engines: (cheer and whistle)
 * George: The engines whistled.
 * Vince: Shaddup!!! Other engines will relieve you of your duties while we're at the big city. So I require you all to show them the ropes of your usual tasks.
 * George: As Cosmo and Wanda were going to the big city too, Timmy and Rudy practiced with some other coaches. Timmy grew more and more excited. Too excited for his own good.
 * Timmy: Man, I'm proud that I'm such an awesome engine!
 * George: He puffed.
 * Timmy: McMahon said so himself. I had a race with Milhouse once, I whooshed into the station and stopped nearly an inch from the buffers!
 * George: Then Timmy made his mistake.
 * Timmy: Like this, Rude! (in unison, he ran through and broke the buffers)
 * George: he boasted.
 * *Timmy runs through a fence in front of a hill, and rolls down the hill and crashes*
 * Rudy: Uh, oh....
 * (sound of birds [when somebody in a cartoon is hit on the head] is heard as Timmy was shown with his eyes squeezed shut)
 * George: No one was hurt, but Timmy's front was badly bent. They telephoned Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Aw, that cheeky Timmy! Take him to the works, but if you can't mend him in time, we'll have to go to the big city without him.

Quote 2

 * George: Vince McMahon looked at his watch.
 * Vince: I'll give Timmy one more minute, but afterwards, we are outta here!!!!
 * (Timmy puffs in with Cosmo and Wanda blowing his whistle while panting.)
 * Timmy: (pants) Man, (pant) Am I glad to see you're all still here!
 * George: Panted Timmy.
 * Cosmo: We're not late, are we? Is it still a good time for breakfast?!
 * Wanda: Oh, Cosmo.
 * George: The conductor blew his whistle and waved his flag.
 * (In unison, the Conductor did so.)
 * George: The engines cheered.
 * Homer: Big ci-tay! Big ci-tay!
 * Eddy (in unison): Whoo-hoo! Let's launch outta here, Ed!
 * Ed: Uh, no time for lunch, Eddy. 'Cuz we are going to the big city!!!
 * George: And the cavalcade puffed away.
 * Edd: Forward, Spongebob!
 * Spongebob: Forward is mah middle name!
 * Bart: Yee-haw!
 * Johnny: Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Hang on, Plank!
 * Timmy (to Cosmo and Wanda): C'mon, guys!
 * Cosmo and Wanda: Yaaaayy!!!

Trivia

 * This is the 100th episode of the series.

Quote 1

 * George: Homer the Big Engine and Timmy the Tank Engine puffed buffer-to-buffer back home. It had been a busy day. First Timmy had teased Homer about the time that the big engine had slid into a ditch. Then Timmy fell down a mine and Homer came to his rescue.
 * Homer: Timmy, we make a great team!
 * George: Called Homer grandly.
 * Homer: We'll stand united as one and fall like the duo we are!
 * Timmy: Yeah. I'll try and remember that.
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I just hope McMahon lets us off the hook.
 * George: Suddenly, they noticed something. As the two engines glided into the station, everywhere they looked they saw paint pots and painters.
 * Timmy: What the-?!
 * George: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Hey! What's going on here?!!!!
 * Bart: Timmy, chill!
 * George: Whispered Bart.
 * Bart: The boss is gonna tell us!
 * Vince: Ladies, gentlemen, children of all ages, and engines. I am proudly honored to announce that Queen Elizabeth herself is coming here to visit us, now on with the preparations!
 * George: The engines were wondering who would pull the royal train.
 * Edd: Sadly, I'm too weak to pull a vital train like that.
 * George: said Edd.
 * Homer: I should pull the train! I'm the strongest! Marge says so!
 * Eddy: Forget you two! Mr. McMacho'll choose me!
 * George: said Eddy.
 * Ed: Incorrection!
 * George: huffed Ed.
 * Ed: The number you are dialing is not in service, Eddy. I, Ed, will achieve greatness as I pull the honorable carriages and am rewarded with Buttered Toast painted all over me!
 * (Scene fades into Knapford Station in the rain)
 * George: Then the rain came. Sid covered up his cab to keep dry. A painter was on the roof. (scene shows Eustace painting while muttering grumpily under his breath in unison) Ed's smoke blew high into the air. (Ed laughs in unison) The painter couldn't see. Both he and the paint can fell all over Ed. (in unison, Eustace shouts as he fell) Poor Ed!
 * Eustace: Stupid engine! You made me spill my paint!
 * George: Sneered the painter. Vince McMahon spoke next.
 * Vince: You look like a cake for a wedding, Ed!
 * Ed: CAAAKE!!!
 * Vince: But I'm afraid the royal train needs a clean engine. I'm sorry, Ed. I'll have to make other plans.
 * Ed: Awww...not fair.
 * George: Homer and Timmy were waiting for him.
 * Timmy: Boss, please!
 * Homer (in unison): Please, Mr. McMahon!
 * Vince: Whoa! One at a time. Homer?
 * Homer: Mr. Mcmahon, could Timmy get his branchline back?
 * Vince: Let's see...the both of you seem very sorry for your recent behaviors and spills. So I think you've both earned a reward. Edd will run up front to clear the line, Timmy will keep an eye on the coaches and Homer will be the engine for our important visitor!
 * Homer: Woo-hoo!

Quote 2

 * George: Edd bustled in.
 * Edd: *blows his whistle* The Queen has finally arrived!!!!

Trivia

 * Eustace from Courage the Cowardly Dog makes his only appearance in the series as the Painter in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Timmy: Hi, Spongebob. Goin' fishing? I'd be careful if I were you,
 * Spongebob: Why?
 * George: Puffed Spongebob.
 * Timmy: Well, for one thing.
 * George: Puffed Timmy, remembering his own experience.
 * Timmy: If fish get into your boiler, the results aren't pretty. And for another reason, fish have this REEKY smell. And trust me, I know what I'm talking about. Good night. (blows his whistle [sounding like Edd's] and exits the scene)

Quote 2

 * Ed: Choo, choo, choo, choo!!!! I, Ed need assistance!!!!
 * Spongebob: Coming, Ed! Spongebob! Reporting for duty!
 * George: Spongebob gently buffered up to Ed's train. He was not coupled on. Ed would then be able to run on without stopping when they reach the top of the hill.
 * Spongebob: *blows his whistle* I'M READY!!!!
 * George: whistled Spongebob, and off they went.
 * Ed: *laughs in unison to him puffing away with his train*
 * Spongebob: *says "I'm ready" repetitively in unison to him puffing by*

Quote 3

 * George: Soon they reached Homer's hill.
 * Ed: Push the fish cakes, little buddy.
 * George: said Ed.
 * Spongebob: I am, Ed and they're VANS, Ed.
 * George: Corrected Spongebob. Ed was pulling his train more harder than he realized. *tail lamp falls* Spongebob felt the weight on his buffers slacken, then Spongebob noticed something else.
 * Spongebob: *screams* Somebody help me! Somebody help me!
 * George: He cried, but there was no reply. Meanwhile, Ed was losing steam.
 * Ed: Hey! Where'd my spongey-buddy go?!
 * George: He wondered.
 * Ed: Did the EVIL soap get him?!
 * George: Then there was trouble.
 * Spongebob: *crashes into the vans* OUCH!
 * George: No one was hurt, but a strong smell of fish hung in the air. Next day, workmen found the broken tail lamp at the bottom of the hill. Vince McMahon spoke kindly to Spongebob.
 * Vince: It wasn't your fault, Spongebob. We didn't see this tail lamp wasn't hooked on properly. Not to worry, we'll have you working well again.
 * Spongebob: Boy, that's a relief.
 * George: Said Spongebob sadly.
 * Spongebob: I guess Timmy was right about fish. They got me in an even worse pickle than seemingly forgetting pickles themselves. (referring to the Spongebob episode, "Pickles")

Goofs

 * Timmy's whistle sound in this episode is actually Edd's.

Quote 1

 * Nick: Man, what a let-down! The parade's out of room and has no need for a special attract-whatsit. Guess we'll be going home now, Johnny. Sorry about the let-down, dude.
 * Johnny: *sigh* Wouldn't you know it, Plank?
 * George: sighed Johnny. Bart was shunting in the yard. He didn't expect to see Johnny.
 * Bart: Hey, Johnny. Why aren't you at the parade?
 * George: Before Johnny could reply, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Bart, leave these cars here please. I'm afraid there's an emergency going on at the harbor.
 * Kevin: Let's kick it, Bart. This has Squidward's name written all over it.
 * Bart: Squidward? Who the heck's that?
 * George: Wondered Bart. He was still surprised about Johnny and now he had two puzzles to sort out. Kevin explained.


 * Kevin: Squidward's one heck of a diagreeable and boring barge. The dork NEVER stops griping and throwing fits.
 * George: Kevin was right about Squidward. Today, the barge was more bad-tempered than ever.
 * Squidward: C'mon, move it! Why aren't you morons where you should be right now?!
 * Freight Car: There's no engine, and we can only go where we're put!
 * George: Shouted the cars.
 * Freight Car: YOU'RE in the wrong place, not us!
 * Squidward: I'm NOT in the wrong place! You zeroes are in the wrong place! *chuckles* zeroes. *laughs* I crack myself up.
 * George: When Bart finally arrived, Squidward was sulking and the cars were crosser still.
 * Freight Car #2: Our stone is for Squidward! Please put us in a siding so we can load him up and be rid of him!
 * George: But the cars were being careless. As Bart was lining them up, they burst through some buffers.
 * Freight Cars: HELP! HELP!
 * George: They wailed..... but it was too late!!!! *cars pile on Squidward*
 * Squidward (gurgling): Ohhh.....
 * George: moaned Squidward.
 * Squidward (gurgling): I'm sinking!!!!
 * Freight Cars: Serves you right!
 * George: giggled the cars.
 * Freight Cars: You were always barging in and moaning!

Quote 2

 * Garbage Fish (from the "Spongebob Squarepants" episode "Sailor Mouth"): This is your new home, Squidward. Now you can be the most boring, smelly, and filthy attraction on the whole beach because a grumpy jerk of a "squid-barge" like you deserves it.
 * Squidward: *moans* Now I have to deal with Spongebob passing by. *scene fades into Bart puffing home at sunset*
 * George: When Bart got home. He and Johnny exchanged all their news.
 * Johnny: Holy cow, Bart! Was today a day for seaside surprises or what?!
 * George: Laughed Johnny.
 * Bart: Either way, Kev says I'm a special attraction. Same goes for you.
 * Johnny: It's like Nick says.
 * Bart: What?! What does he say?!
 * George: Asked Bart.
 * Johnny: All's an engine's gotta do is smile. And blow whistles for everyone to hear!
 * (Bart blows his whistle as the episode ends.)

Trivia

 * This is Squidward Tentacles' only appearance in the series as Bulstrode.

Quote 1

 * Bart: Thanks, Stanley!
 * George: Whistles Bart.
 * Timmy: What he said.
 * George: Agrees Timmy.
 * Timmy: This job was made for you!
 * Stanley: Thanks.
 * George: Replies Stanley.
 * Stanley: My bad luck just seems to go away when I'm driving my lucky van.
 * George: One day, Stanley wasn't at the platform. A postman they didn't know dropped the bags on the platform and disappeared.
 * Bart: Hey, where's Stanley?
 * George: Wondered Bart.
 * Kevin: And that luck van of his.
 * George: Said Kevin.
 * (Scene shows the Red Guy from Cow and Chicken grumbling)
 * Kevin: Man, no wonder that new mail guy's griping. Even I'd hate to carry mail on my bike!
 * George: Next morning, the engines were glad to see Stanley back again. But he looked very sad.
 * Stanley: The mail manager told me I'm not allowed to use my van because it's too expensive. The trips are twice as long on my bike. Not to mention I fall off a lot. Sorry I won't be able to help you guys.
 * Bart: Aw, man. Stanley needs a miracle. But how can I help?
 * George: Sighed Bart the Small Engine. He was just wondering about how this might be done when his thoughts were rudely interrupted. A man was shouting at Stanley Squarepants.
 * Jorgen Von Strangle: Squarepants, you must go to Mr. McMahon's office and sign lousy papers immediately!
 * Stanley: Ah, no! I'm gonna be more late than usual!
 * George: He was in a hurry and being careless. He propped his bike against Bart's mail car and rushed away.
 * Bart: Wait, dude!!!!
 * George: cried Bart. But Stanley was out of sight. There was worse to come. Kevin hadn't seen the bike and he started away.
 * Bart: *groans*
 * George: Groaned Bart.
 * Bart: Mr. McMahon's gonna kill me for this! *runs over the bike*
 * George: Then there was trouble. Kevin quickly stopped the train. Everyone came running to the scene. Stanley Squarepants' bicycle was in pieces.
 * Bart: I'm sorry, man! I didn't even try to do it!
 * George: Apologized Bart.
 * Stanley: Oh, it's ok, Bart. I'm the jinx that left it there.
 * George: Sighed Stanley.
 * Stanley: Looks like I'm hoofin' it from here on out. What's gonna happen to me next?!
 * George: Stanley Squarepants soon found out. Next day, he was waiting happily for Bart.
 * Bart: Hey, dude!
 * George: Whistled Bart.
 * Bart: Is that a new van?
 * Stanley: It sure is. Had it not been for you running my bike over, the chief wouldn't have approved of giving me a new van. Let's just hope this one's just as lucky (drives away)
 * Bart: Wow so in a way accidents can bring good luck.

Trivia

 * This is the last episode of Season 4.
 * Stanley S. Squarepants makes his only appearance in the series as Tom Tipper in this episode along with The Red Guy as the temporary postman and Jorgen Von Strangle as the man shouting for Tom.

Quote 1

 * Alec: But one day, the friends were feeling hot and bothered. A crane was causing trouble. Her name is Winifred Fowl and this was her first day at the docks.
 * Fowl: You two! BAAAWK! Have poor WOOORK experience!
 * Alec: She called from above.
 * Fowl: If the two of you would KIIINDLY push your cars onto the inside line, there wouldn't be all this TROOOUBLE for me! BAAAWWK!
 * Timmy: LIES!
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: I've never met a more complaining crane in my life!
 * Fowl: I wasn't complaining, young man, but I shall NOOOWWW!!!
 * Alec: And Winifred banged her load down on the quayside.
 * Timmy: Whoa!
 * Bart (in unison): Ay caramba!
 * Alec: Later, the two engines met Homer and Eddy and told them about Winifred.
 * Homer: You were probably bugging her. Now you know how I feel!!! (laughs)
 * Alec: Said Homer.
 * Eddy: Let me roll with you on this, Homeboy.
 * Alec: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: If we saw it from her view, we'd be high up and see the twerp and brat as perfect targets for revenge!! She must be on our side!
 * Alec: When Winifred heard that the big engines agreed with her, she grew bossier still.
 * Miss Fowl: Speed it UUUP!! Move your cars CLOSER! BAAAAWWK!!!
 * Alec: But Bart was too upset to concentrate and pushed the freight cars too far.
 * (Winifred drops a load on Bart)
 * Bart: OW!
 * Alec: Poor Bart. Then Winifred played a trick on Timmy.
 * Fowl: Put your CAAARS over here! BAAAAWK!!!!!
 * Alec: So Timmy did. But Winifred left the loads beside the freight cars. Not in them.
 * Fowl: What we're you THIIINKING?! I can't reach over there!!!!! BAAAWWWK!!!
 * Alec: This mix-up caused confusion and delay. Vince McMahon was most upset.
 * Vince: TIMMY AND BART! This new crane has just started work here! She tells me you two aren't helping here in the slightest! I'm displeased with you two. Both of you go to your sheds this minute and think over how to redeem yourselves tomorrow!
 * Alec: Now Timmy and Bart were upset too. That night, a big storm raged across the island. Winifred and the engines were trapped at the docks.
 * Spongebob: This nice, cozy shed will protect us!
 * Alec: Said Spongebob. But he was wrong. The engines had no idea that they were about to be put in great danger by an old tramp steamer.

Quote 2

 * Engines: HELP!!!!!
 * Alec: cried the engines.
 * Miss Fowl: I CAAAAAN'T BAAAAWWWKKKK!!!!!
 * Alec: cried Fowl. After the storm was over, Vince McMahon surveyed the damage and inspected Winifred.
 * Vince: I'll have to get Timmy and Bart to help you so that you can help free the engines.
 * Miss Fowl: PLEEEEASE! HURRY! BAAAAWWK!!! AND GIVE THEM MY MOST SINCERE APOOOOLOGIES!!!! BAWK!
 * Vince: You mean you caused this melee earlier?! *sighs and groans* I should owe the 2 engines a HUGE apology.
 * Alec: Timmy and Bart soon came to the rescue. And it wasn't long before Winifred was upright again and clearing the wreckage. At last, all the engines were free.
 * Homer: Oh, I've never been so relieved!
 * Alec: Said Homer.
 * Homer: Thank you, tall, mighty bird lady!
 * Fowl: Now, now, I can't take ALLLL the credit for saving you! BAAAWWK!

Trivia

 * Miss Fowl debuts in the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Fowl: BAAAWWWKKKK!!!! Excuuuuse, me Bart!. Your JOOOOB'S done now. These LOORRRIES are taking over. I believe one of them wants to TAAALK to you.
 * Alec: The lorry was very rude.
 * Dolph: What are you looking at, "Scrap"-y-Doo? The scrapyard's that way!
 * Bart: Who you calling, scrap, you...you...
 * Dolph: I'm waiting...
 * Bart: Oh, forget it!
 * (Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney laugh as Bart exited the scene)
 * (Scene fades to Bart backing up to cars at the docks)
 * Alec: A little later, Bart met Timmy and Eddy. Another lorry was being rude to them. Then he saw Bart.
 * Jimbo: Hey, where's your diaper, baby? You'll need it when you're due for scrap! (leaves the scene)
 * Timmy: Geez, Louise. What a jerk!
 * Alec: Exclaimed Timmy
 * Eddy: If I had arms and legs, he'd be the one getting scrapped!
 * Alec: retorted Eddy. The next engine to meet a lorry was Johnny.
 * Dolph: Look who we have here. It's Baldimore! Grow an afro (reference to "Don't Rain on my Ed") or get a job as a tomato target!!! (in reference to Simpsons episode, "Bye Bye Nerdie") Quarries aren't for weirdos!!
 * Johnny: I ain't weird! I'm full of potential!
 * Dolph: Potential?! (snorts)
 * Alec: Replied the lorry.
 * Dolph: Just butt out!
 * Johnny: Butt out?!
 * Alec: Spluttered Johnny.
 * Johnny: I've got my eye on you, wood-hater!
 * Nick: Forget this punk, Johnny.
 * Alec: Interrupted Nick.
 * Nick: He ain't worth our time. We'll see if the flour mill has a task for us.
 * Alec: But when they arrived at the flour mill. Johnny was shocked to see yet another lorry.
 * Johnny: Huh?! What's another one of you doing here?
 * Kearney: Us, bullies are doing your work. Sorry you can't be fast like us!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Bart looked at the lorry.
 * Bart: What are YOU lookin' at, "Scrap"-y Doo?!
 * Alec: He teased.
 * Dolph: Beat it, Simpson!
 * Alec: Replied the lorry.
 * Dolph: I'll be back to wail on you! So you better not smile long!
 * Bart: Yeah right.
 * Alec: Said Bart. And wheeshed it loudly. Then Rocky the Breakdown Vehicle arrived. He was towing the lorry from the flour mill.
 * Nick: Whoa! What happened to him?!
 * Alec: Asked Nick.
 * Rocky's driver: He was overloaded with flour.
 * Alec: Came the reply.
 * Rocky's driver: And he broke down!

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearances of Jimbo, Dolph and Kearney as the Lorries in this episode.
 * Rocky (from Toy Story) is introduced to the series in this episode (playing Butch the Tow Truck).

Quotes

 * Alec: Homer was feeling grumpy. This was making Eddy cross.
 * Eddy: What's your problem?! Why you gotta complain so much?!
 * Homer: I'm a big blue and white train with a superior intellect! I'll complain whenever I choose. And you talk pretty cheap for someone with outside station ideas.
 * Bart: What the heck are those?
 * Alec: Asked Bart.
 * Bart: Sounds pretty new to me.
 * Homer: What's new to you, boy?
 * Bart: Outside station ideas. I'm totally stumped!
 * Eddy: Stumped? Maybe Baldy and Planky could use a third 2x4 member! You'd be perfect, Brat!
 * Alec: Laughed Eddy.
 * Bart: Hey, man, listen here-
 * Alec: But Homer was still grumpy.
 * Homer: Someday, you'll see what someone of my build can prove!
 * Bart: Like what? Win the award for most beer and donuts consumed?! *laughs*
 * Homer: D'oh! No, for starters, I'll treat your words like I would when Lisa shows me something; Uninteresting!
 * Alec: Replied Homer. Then, he puffed away. Later that day, Vince McMahon came to see him.
 * Vince: Homer, you're gonna make one stop today with an empty express to test our new station. After that, you can make up for the time spent.
 * Homer: *groan* Can't Ed do that?! He makes a fool of himself in the regular stations anyway!
 * Vince: If I wanted Ed, I WOULD HAVE ASKED ED! So follow my order!!!!

Quote 1

 * Milhouse: Does anything seem different to you guys lately?
 * Alec: Said Milhouse.
 * Timmy: Different? How?
 * Milhouse: It's Mr. McMahon. It's just that he's a bit weird.
 * Alec: Replied Milhouse.
 * Bart: Now that you mention it, I did notice something up with him looking at the clouds today.
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Bart: What the heck for?
 * Alec: The reason was simple. It was Sara Bellum's birthday. And Mr. McMahon had a new outfit.
 * Bellum: It absolutely suits you, sir.
 * Alec: Said Ms. Bellum.
 * Bellum: You'll be the center of attention, Mr. McMahon.
 * McMahon: I'll even wear my best tie. Anything for you, Sara.
 * Alec: Replied Vince McMahon.
 * Vince McMahon: Because your birthday IS an important day.
 * Bellum: Thank you. But try not to be too late.
 * Vince MacMahon: I won't let you down. I'll be clean and shiny as platinum and punctual as timing should be!
 * Alec: Later that day, Mr. McMahon had changed into his new suit.
 * Squeaky-Voice Teen: You look ravishing, sir.
 * Alec: Said the Stationmaster.
 * Squeaky-Voice Teen: Better get on your way..
 * Vince McMahon: Right.
 * Alec: Agreed Mr. McMahon.
 * Mr. McMahon: Unfortunately, the engines are busy with their work. I'll need to drive my car there.
 * Squeaky-Voice Teen: But sir, are you sure it's dependable?
 * Alec: Asked the Stationmaster.
 * Vince McMahon: Of course! Why wouldn't it?
 * Alec: Said Mr. McMahon. But it wasn't.

Quote 2

 * Vince McMahon: *groan* This is just perfect! JUST PERFECT! I have a flat tire! If I change it, my suit will get dirty and I'll look like a disaster at the party!
 * Alec: Then, he heard Judy.
 * Vince McMahon: Judy! I have a birthday party to attend to for Sara Bellum. It's important I get there in time. Can you give me a lift?
 * Judy: I'd be happy to give you a lift, Vince.
 * Alec: But Judy didn't like going fast.
 * Judy: Hugh! Slow down! You know that isn't good for my engine! You're gonna make it overheat!
 * Alec: And it did.
 * Judy: What did I say, mister?!
 * Hugh: C'mon, sugar-booger. It could have happened to anyone.
 * Vince McMahon: How do I get there now?!
 * Alec: Then he heard a loud whistle. It was Francis the Steamroller. Francis was rude when he saw Judy.
 * Francis: You'd be able to drive like a car if you weren't built out of such rusty scrap!
 * Judy: Oh, looks who's a Mr. Smarty-mouth?!
 * Francis: Write me when you get back to the junkyard.
 * Alec: Judy spluttered in fury.

Quote 3

 * Vince McMahon (angrily): This is just great, JUST GREAT!!!!
 * Alec: Timmy had never seen Mr. McMahon in such a mess.
 * Bubbles: *snickers* Do you want Timmy and me to bring you home for a bath, Mr. McMahon?
 * Vince McMahon: I'm afraid I ain't got that kind of time! Please, just bring me to the station as quickly as possible!
 * Bubbles: I'll try. But being a driver AND fire-woman's hard work!
 * Vince McMahon: It's alright, Bubbles. I'LL be your fireman.
 * Alec: Sighed Mr. McMahon. Timmy was excited. Mr. McMahon had to work hard. Cold dust and smut flew everywhere. At last, they reached the station. Mr. McMahon looked at the clock.
 * Vince McMahon: And just in the knick of time!!!
 * Alec: He hurriedly picked up a huge bunch of flowers.
 * Timmy: Good luck, dude!
 * Alec: Called Timmy.

Trivia

 * Squeaky-Voice Teen (Jeremy Freedman) from the Simpsons makes his only appearance in the series as the Stationmaster in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Alec: Timmy The Tank Engine had been working in the coalyards all day. The little pink engine was covered in coal dust.
 * Bubbles: I'm sorry sweetie, I can't clean you up tonight. The hose-pipe has a problem.
 * Timmy: *groans* I can't believe I'm saying this but a bath would make me feel much better, and the other engines will make fun of me.
 * Alec: But the engines were too busy arguing to notice Timmy. Eddy was talking loudest of all.
 * Eddy: Since I'm the most mature-looking, I deserve to get a new coat of paint. McMacho says I'm this pride of the line thing and-
 * Ed: Incorrection!
 * Alec: Huffed Ed.
 * Ed: Mr. McMuffin has said that about ALL us choo-choos!
 * Bart: Eddy's been this way all day.
 * Alec: Confided Bart to Timmy.
 * Bart: Eddy thinks just because he's getting a new coat of paint that he can gloat to all of us!
 * Timmy: Why's Eddy even getting one?! Can't you guys see I'M the one who actually needs one?!!
 * Eddy: Lighten up, Twerper. Hasn't Eddy always steered you right? Don't answer that.
 * Alec: Retorted Eddy.
 * Eddy: You wouldn't get what it means to be splendid like myself!
 * Alec: Timmy was fuming.

Quote 2

 * Alec: Soon Eddy was showing off his paint work.
 * Eddy: Keep it down, folks! There's plenty of me to go around!
 * Bart: There wouldn't be plenty of you if a tree dropped flat on you. That would blow for you!!
 * Alec: Reproached Bart.
 * Eddy: What?! Yeah right! I'd like to see a tree try and drop on me!
 * Martin: O contraire, Eddy. Trees carry as much mighty weight as the average locomotive.
 * Alec: Advised Martin.
 * Eddy: Big deal. As much as I really love chatting with losers, McMacho probably needs me to pull the express!
 * Alec: And he huffed away. But Eddy was wrong.
 * Vince: Eddy, I'm glad to see you. You have to go to the yards to pick up an important goods' train. I must warn you it's heavy so be very cautious.
 * Eddy: Come on, boss! This is a new coat! Can't Twerper or Brat pull it?! They belong with their own dirty kind.
 * Vince: Useful engines don't argue with their boss!
 * Alec: So Eddy didn't.

Quote 3

 * Eddy: AHHH!!! HELP!
 * Alec: Cried Eddy.
 * Eddy: GO AWAY, YA STUPID TREE!
 * Alec: But of course, the tree couldn't. Eddy tried to reverse away from the tree, but his train was too heavy.
 * Eddy: You gotta be kidding me!!!
 * Alec: Then, he heard a whistle.
 * (in unison, a shot of Timmy's whistle blowing was shown)
 * Nazz: Awesome! Timmy's here!
 * Alec: Called Nazz.
 * Eddy (unhappy nervous tone): Oh, great...
 * Alec: Eddy felt embarrassed and worried Timmy would laugh at him. But Timmy didn't. He knew this was no time for teasing.
 * Timmy: (blows his whistle) Ready when you are!
 * Alec: Whistled Timmy.
 * Eddy: (blows his whistle) Yeah, I'm ready.
 * Alec: Whistled Eddy.
 * Eddy: Ready for doom....!
 * Alec: They were just in time.
 * (Timmy and Eddy pull and push the entire train down the hill and out of the way of the tree that fell on the track)

Quotes

 * Alec: Early one morning, Homer's fire would not light.
 * Rapheal: Sorry, Mrs. (referring to Marge) I can't seem to find the problem. Your best guess is...er, gremlins!
 * Bart: What?! Gremlins?! Is that the best you could come up with?!
 * Alec: Asked Bart.
 * Timmy: Bart, chill. Cosmo and Wanda once told me gremlins are these little punks who prank people!
 * Alec: Replied Timmy.
 * Bart: Really? Cooool! We should hunt one down!
 * Eddy: Get a grip!
 * Alec: Said Eddy.
 * Eddy: If gremlins are real, then I'm a little leprechaun looking for his pot of gold!
 * Timmy: If my coaches have seen them, they have to be real!
 * Eddy: Yeah right...
 * Alec: Snorted Eddy. Vince McMahon had heard everything.
 * Vince: ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: Everyone, I'm expecting a very important visitor or VIP for short. She's heard you're all very useful. I want you all to prove it to her.
 * All (but Eddy): Yes, sir!
 * Alec: They said.
 * Bart: But we better watch out for gremlins.
 * Vince: What gremlins?
 * Bart: The ones the firelighter mentioned. They're what's holding Homeboy down.
 * Vince: We'll just see what I have to say!
 * Alec: Thundered Vince McMahon.

Quote 2

 * Alec: Homer was very relieved to reach his final destination. Where Timmy was waiting to collect Vince McMahon and his special visitor. He blew an extra long whistle.
 * (Homer does so while he shouted "U.S.A! U.S.A!")
 * Alec: This frightened the vistor's dog so much (in unison, Courage flees the station shouting gibberish) that he fled from the station and ran into a field where a bull was grazing. (Courage does so in unison)
 * (Tauros is shown grazing and he turned to face Courage)
 * Tauros: (moooo!!!)
 * Alec: The bull frightened the little dog even more.
 * (in unison, Courage screams and runs back out the bush)
 * Alec: He ran back again. Onto the platform and over the bridge.
 * Courage: (screaming and shouting gibberish all the way)
 * Timmy (while watching in unison): Whoa!
 * Alec: He didn't stop until he jumped straight into Timmy's cab.
 * Bubbles: Puppy! Wheeee!
 * Courage: (sighs with relief)
 * (Conductor blows his whistle and Timmy departs)
 * Alec: But he had a wonderful ride. All the way to the docks.
 * Bubbles: What's the little puppy's name?
 * Alec: Asked Bubbles.
 * Muriel: Courage. Although with all the things that have happened today, I think Gremlin would be a fine nickname for him.
 * Alec: Vince McMahon agreed.
 * Vince: In which case, I can proudly say I've met a gremlin at last! (chuckles)
 * Timmy: Say, Mr. McMahon. Who IS this important visitor?
 * Vince: I never told you? This is my old friend, Muriel. And she agrees with me. You're all useful and hard-working engines. And Muriel's absolutely right. (chuckles)
 * Muriel: (laughs in unison)
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Courage the Cowardly Dog makes his only appearance in the series as Gremlin in this episode along with Muriel as Dowager Hatt and Rapheal (man with many jobs from the Simpsons) as the firelighter.

Quote 1

 * Alec: One day, Francis the Steamroller was waiting for Bart to take him to a new workplace. Francis was being rude to Colin and Mac.
 * Francis: You guys are just puny, little shrimps on puny, little tracks!
 * Mac: Francis, you need rocks for your roads.
 * Alec: said Mac.
 * Mac: And you should be glad we're helping you at all.
 * Francis: I need to wail on little engines in the scrapyards!
 * Alec: retorted Francis. Then Bart arrived to take Francis away. He was still rebelling.
 * Francis: Railways are inferior! Tear 'em apart!
 * Alec: The little engines were pleased to see him go. Francis grumbled all the way to the old branchline. When they arrived, Francis was rude again.
 * Francis: Glad we're here! That ride almost made me puke!
 * Bart: And I almost puked from YOU!
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Francis: Hmph!
 * Alec: Huffed Francis. Bart was still fuming when he met Timmy.
 * Timmy: Hi, Bart. What's up?
 * Bart: It's Francis. He's got me in a bad mood.
 * Timmy: Just forget and ignore him!
 * Alec: Puffed Timmy. Francis was now enjoying himself.
 * Francis: (evil chuckle) This is what I'd do to Turner if he were train tracks.
 * Alec: He chortled.
 * Francis: Look out, puny trains!!!
 * (Timmy chuffs by)
 * Francis: Turner! What do you think of this?
 * Alec: TImmy took no notice. Francis felt insulted.
 * Francis: You're just scared to talk to a track-demolisher!!!
 * Alec: But Timmy didn't hear.
 * Francis: I'll teach him to ignore me!!!
 * Alec: At last, the workmen reached the level crossing.
 * Chuck Lester: Alright, France, what do you want us to do here?!
 * Francis: Tear the tracks up!! Tar it!!! *laughs evilly*
 * Alec: Said Francis. So they did. But not properly. And Francis knew it. Later, Timmy was traveling home on the same line. He was pulling freight cars filled with vegetables. The signalman had forgotten to warn Bubbles about the crossing.
 * Timmy: Great! We don't need to stop. I'll go twice as fast to finish the job even quicker!!!
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Bubbles: I don't think that's a good idea!!!
 * Alec: Said Bubbles. But it was too late.
 * (Timmy runs onto the tarred tracks and derails down a hill)
 * Timmy: (screams in unison)
 * (Timmy crashes through a barn and comes out the other side)
 * (Chicken sounds are heard)
 * Alec: Next day, Bart told Homer all about Francis.
 * Homer: Pfft!
 * Alec: Snorted Homer.
 * Homer: That bully's just pickin' on ya 'cuz you're small, son. I'd like to see him pick on someone big and strong like me!
 * Alec: Francis had been taken to some yards to work. Spongebob arrived with a train of empty freight cars. Francis was blocking his way and a car was stuck on the mainline.
 * Spongebob: Uh, excuse me sir, you're on my track which is also my way.
 * Francis: You're just gonna have to wait, Cheese-head.
 * Alec: Replied Francis.
 * Spongebob: But I can't wait! My cars are in the way of where Homer's going to come through.
 * Francis: Then looks like he's gonna have to wait too.
 * Alec: Said Francis. Sandy went to complain to the stationmaster, but the signalman had set the signal to allow Homer to speed through. His passengers were singing his praises and he was making express time.
 * Homer (singing in style to Queen's We are the Champions): I am the champion! I am the champion!
 * Alec: He whistled long and loud as he approached the station. Suddenly, he saw a freight car on the line.
 * Homer: You're in my way, moron!
 * Alec: But the freight car wouldn't move until Homer forced it...(Homer screams and rams the freight car which sent it flying and landing with a crash) By accident. Homer was worried Vince McMahon would be cross. He was, but not with Homer.
 * Vince: Whoever is the punk responsible for this, they'll have to answer to me!!!!
 * Alec: And he did. A few days later.
 * Timmy: Hah! Isn't this a surprise?!
 * Alec: Said Timmy. Francis had been found out by Vince McMahon and punished. He looked miserable.
 * Bart: Aaah...at least now we can get some peace restored
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Francis: Just you wait, shrimps! After a week, I'll be on the road again for payback!
 * Timmy: And you'll be twice the punk then! Eh, Francis?
 * Alec: I hope not. Don't you?
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Chuck Lester (from The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius) makes his only appearance in the series as the Workman in this episode.

Quotes

 * Timmy: My favorite station's Ffarquahr.
 * Alec: Said Timmy
 * Johnny: Plank and mine's Maithwaite.
 * Alec: Said Johnny
 * Johnny: How about yours, Bart?
 * Alec: Bart was too tired to think properly.
 * Bart (tired): Not now, I'm not in the mood for the docks.
 * Timmy: Yeah. We know you've been at the docks!
 * Alec: Said Timmy
 * Timmy: Now, your favorite station-?!
 * Bart: All right. Arlesdale end.
 * Johnny: But that's where Plank and I are from.
 * Alec: Said Johnny.
 * Bart: That's the whole reason I like it. Especially when you're there and not here to tell me I look stupid!

Quote 2

 * Bart: Why's Tails buzzing around me? I can't race today! Whoa! It's a goat!
 * Kevin: Ram, dude.
 * Ram: *baas*
 * Bart: Great! We're gonna be late! I should have realized Tails was trying to tell us something.

Quote 3

 * Bart: *yawns* At least now's a good time I can get some rest.
 * Alec: He thought. But it wasn't.
 * (Noises heard)
 * Bart: Huh?!
 * Kevin: Whoa, we better go check out that noise.
 * Alec: Said Kevin. Bart was shocked. Flowers were scattered everywhere.
 * Kevin: Yo, I betcha it was that ram that turned this station into his own buffet!
 * Alec: Then there was trouble.
 * Tom: Don't tell me we can't get in!!!!
 * Alec: A passenger cried.
 * Joe Tabootie: Is there a problem?
 * Alec: Asked Joe Tabootie the Stationmaster.
 * Tom: That thing you call a ram won't open up!!
 * Alec: Everyone looked at the ram and the ram looked at them.
 * Kevin: Yo, check it out. The ram's got company.
 * Floyd, Lloyd and Harry: Help!
 * Alec: Begged the boys.
 * Floyd, Lloyd and Harry: We're sorry!
 * Joe: Well, how do you like that?
 * Alec: Said the Stationmaster.
 * Joe: Turns out it was those boys that ruined the station. The ram was innocent and seeing they made no more trouble.

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearances of Floyd, Lloyd and Harry Pitt (The Powerpuff Girls) as the culprit boys in this episode along with Tom (from Spongebob) as one of the passengers.
 * Joe Tabootie (from Chalkzone) makes one of his two only appearances in this episode as the Stationmaster.

Quotes

 * Alec: Bart puffed grumpily into the yards. He was feling put upon and said so.
 * Bart: Timmy, I'm feelin' pretty put upon right now!
 * Alec: Timmy was confused.
 * Timmy: Put upon? What the heck's that mean?!! Are you put upon the tracks?!
 * Bart: It's something I've heard Lisa say. And Kev and I are feelin' that way about work!
 * Timmy: Put upon. Like that'll ever catch on!
 * Alec: But Cosmo and Wanda liked it. And they sang about it too.
 * Cosmo and Wanda (sing-song): Bart is put upon! Put upon! Put upon! Bart is put upon! What a tragedy!
 * Alec: Bart is being put upon.
 * Bart: Put upon. Put upon indeed, man!

Quote 2

 * Timmy: We can tell what's put upon you!
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Vince: Shaddup! I'm talking now!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Bart, you've made good work effort today. So have a good rest tonight. You'll need it.
 * Bart: Yes, boss. Thanks, boss.

Quotes

 * Alec: It had been raining hard for weeks. Johnny was feeling miserable. Everywhere was wet, wet, wet. His branchline runs through a village. The water and the river had risen with the rain. Only the great wall known as a dam was stopping the water from overflowing. Bart arrived just as Johnny was about to inspect the dam for any damage.
 * Bart: Kevin says it could be dangerous up there! For the love of humanity, be careful, Johnny!
 * Johnny: Easy-peasy, lemon-squeezy, Bart.
 * Alec: Puffed Johnny bravely. Bart watched anxiously as Johnny trundled away. His journey took him over a wooden bridge at the end of the village. The river surged dangerously beneath it. Tails the Helicopter was inspecting the dam as Johnny arrived.
 * Nick: Show some guts, Johnny!
 * Alec: Called Nick.
 * Nick: We have to cross the other side of this bridgel
 * Alec: The dam did not look safe at all. Johnny was very worried. Soon he knew why.
 * Nick: Aw, man! The dam's gonna burst any minute! We gotta warn everybody!

Quote 2

 * Nick: The dam's close to bursting! We need to find thick land quick!
 * Alec: Shouted Nick.
 * Bart: Your only option here is to cross the bridge!
 * Alec: Shouted Bart.
 * Johnny [nervously]: Looks safe to me...
 * Alec: Trembled Johnny.
 * Nick: Safe or not, it's our only way!
 * Alec: Shouted Nick.
 * Nick: If the dam collapses, it's the end of us!
 * Alec: Johnny was halfway across the bridge when disaster struck.
 * (Then the dam burst)
 * Johnny: [nervous tremble]
 * (Then the strong current broke the bridge leaving Johnny floating on a piece)
 * Johnny: Help me, somebody!
 * Alec: Called Johnny.
 * Bart: Oh, man!
 * Kevin: Quick, dude! Let's follow him on our line. It ain't far from the river further down. We're comin' for ya, Johnny boy!
 * Alec: As Johnny floated helplessly on the flood waters, they saw a sign that made them shutter. "Beware the Waterfall".
 * Johnny: I never even got to say good-bye to Plank!
 * Nick: Oh man! The minute we go over that waterfall, we're goners!
 * Alec: Then they saw Tails who swooped low and shouted urgently to them.
 * Tails: We're getting ready to toss a rope to you! Tie it to yourself as quick as you can!
 * Alec: And Nick did, to one of Johnny's buffers. Just then Bart arrived. Tails flew lower to him.
 * Tails: Catch the rope and haul Johnny to safety!
 * (Scene fades to the rope tied to Bart. Then Bart pulled Johnny away from the waterfall.)
 * Alec: Johnny was safe at last. When the floods were over and the dam mended. The villagers had a big party for Johnny. Hosted by Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You were one brave tram engine, Johnny!
 * Johnny: Aw, you should thank Tails!
 * Bart: Man, Johnny, I could never have been THAT brave!
 * Johnny: I don't know...you never know unless you try!
 * Alec: Bart rather hoped he'd never have to.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Hoot-Hoot: (hoots)
 * Edd: Rumor has it, whenever that owl hoots, a mist rolls in.
 * Alec: Murmured Edd.
 * Edd: Why, there's a said legend that when a mist's about, a ghost roams about too. Be cautious on the old line, Ed.
 * Hoot-Hoot: (hoots)
 * Ed: Silly-willy bird!
 * Alec: Said Ed.
 * Ed: Owls, mists and ghosts!. Way cool! Double-D must have corn in his boil thingy. I can't see any mists.
 * Alec: But Ed was wrong.
 * Ed: Who's there?!!!
 * Alec: Cried Ed.
 * Sid: It's just some amber lamp.
 * Alec: Murmured Sid.
 * Sid: That means we need to proceed with caution. Who goes there?!
 * Alec: No one replied. Ed crept slowly forward. He stopped by a tree. It had a sign nailed to it, "Beware of the Viadcut". Sid was surprised.
 * Sid: That's strange. Why didn't anyone warn us about that before we came here? And look! Red signal! Closed gates! A-a-a-and there's somebody's coat! But who would leave it hanging from a tree?!
 * Alec: Then, they saw a light move within the station building.
 * Ed: IT'S THE BELLY BUTTON EATER!!!
 * Alec: Exclaimed Ed.
 * Ed: (screams)
 * Sid: Something strange is going on around here.
 * Alec: Said Sid.
 * Sid: And I don't like it.
 * Ed: Make it go away, Sidney!! Make it go away!!!!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Just then, Sid saw a strange sight coming towards them.
 * Ed: Who's there?!
 * Alec: Said Ed.
 * Sid: So THAT'S our ghost! Old Man Jenkins! What are you doing scaring Ed?! Personally, I wasn't scared. I knew it was just you.
 * Alec: Old Man Jenkins was cross.
 * Jenkins: I knew no good would come to you new-fangled trains if you stepped wheel on this viaduct! Why didn't ya heed mah warnins'?!
 * Sid: Guess I owe ya an apology.
 * Alec: Replied Sid.
 * Sid: What can I do to thank ya?
 * Jenkins: I've had mah eyes on that old station. If you can get me a job workin' it, I'll never haunt Ol' Ed here again.
 * Ed: Lucky me!
 * Alec: And in a while, Old Man Jenkins' wish was granted.
 * Vince: You and your station will bring a lot of good to this old line.
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Let's give a warm-hearted thank you to the island's friendliest...ghost. (in unison, Jenkins was shown in a blue uniform and hat.)
 * Alec: Everyone cheered. Especially Ed. Who was the happiest of all.
 * Ed (in unison as the episode ended): [singing tone] I am the man! I am! Iam!

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearance of Old Man Jenkins (as seen in "The Sponge Who Could Fly") as Old Bailey the Fogman.

Quote 1

 * Snap: That's my load of cars!
 * Alec: Said Snap
 * Bloo: Na-uh! It's rightfully property of Blooregard Q. Kazoo!
 * Alec: Said Bloo.
 * Bloo: Besides, yours are probably over there.
 * Snap: Mine!
 * Bloo: Not!
 * Snap: Mine!
 * Bloo: Not!
 * Alec: Their friend, Skinner was worried.
 * Skinner: Stop your attitude, engines or the only thing you'll have left to share is-
 * (Snap and Bloo derail each other)
 * Skinner (annoyed): Chaos!
 * Bloo: Stupid!
 * Alec: snapped Bloo.
 * Snap: Stupid, yourself!
 * Alec: retorted Snap.
 * Vince: Snap, Bloo, behave yourselves or I'll punish you and send you to your shed!
 * Alec: scolded Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: We have a new diesel coming to help you, so you'd better get your acts together. And keep in mind, he's new and only wants to make a good impression.
 * Skinner: If I were on either of your wheels.
 * Alec: Whispered Skinner.
 * Skinner: I'd get back to work immediately!
 * Alec: Meanwhile, Vince McMahon was having doubts about his own decision.
 * Vince: I hope the new diesel doesn't make twice as much trouble for me. From the looks of him, I can imagine he has teething troubles.
 * Alec: And he was right.
 * Rex: AHH! No one told me there'd be a hill this steep! (nervous muttering) Say, what's that noise?
 * (Rex breaks down)
 * Alec: Skinner came to the rescue.
 * Rex: I'm sorry.
 * Alec: Said Rex.
 * Rex: It's just...I get so nervous when I travel that I break down. Teething troubles I guess.

Quote 2

 * Spongebob: Kinda runnin' on empty aren't you guys?
 * Alec: Sighed Spongebob.
 * Snap: Well, blame the new diesel!
 * Alec: Replied Snap.
 * Snap: Him and his lousy toothache!
 * Spongebob: (laughs) That's silly! You must mean teething troubles! He's just new and having difficulites. That's all. His cooling system in this scenario.
 * Alec: Next morning, the friends heard an unfamiliar whistle.
 * Snap: Hey! Look!
 * Bloo (in unison):THERE HE IS!!!
 * Snap and Bloo: The new diesel!!!!
 * Alec: And it was.
 * Rex: Hi there. Oh, I'm so glad you two aren't BIG SCARY engines! Let's start work! You two in front and I'll push! It'll be fun!
 * Alec: All went well as they set off. Then they came to a hill.
 * Bloo: C'mon! C'mon! Push harder, ya stupid klutz!
 * Alec: shouted Bloo. But the diesel couldn't push any harder.
 * Rex: (panting) Wah! I'm overheating again! (breaks down)
 * Snap: Oh, that's just great!
 * Alec: Snorted Snap.
 * Rapsheeba: *sigh* Know what, boys?
 * Alec: Sighed Rapsheeba.
 * Rapsheeba: Let's try and wrap up this journey anyway. It means we'll have to pull the diesel too. Can you do it, boys?
 * Snap: Anything you say, queenie!
 * Bloo (in unison): Pfft, whatever.
 * Alec: And sure enough, they could. That night, Vince McMahon came to see them.
 * Vince: Great work today, Snap and Bloo! I have just sent the diesel back to the works. Are you sure you two will be ok to do the work alone?
 * Snap: Can do, boss!
 * Bloo (in unison): Yeah, yeah, now how's about rewarding us?!
 * Snap: Skinner.
 * Alec: Whispered Snap.
 * Snap: We're sorry for our attitudes.
 * Bloo: Yeah,
 * Alec: Added Bloo.
 * Bloo: But that new diesel couldn't even keep up pushing a few measly cars!
 * Spongebob: At least he tried like a true friend. And know something else us friends do?
 * Alec: Murmured Spongebob.
 * Snap: What's that?
 * Bloo (snappily in unison): What?!!
 * Spongebob: They say good night to one another!
 * Alec: And so they did. But they still chatted about the diesel and his teething troubles all night long.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Rex from Toy Story makes his only appearance in the series as Derek in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Vince: Jimmy's informed me that you're looking for a change of work. So, Ash, you'll work with Johnny and Buttercup at the quarry.
 * Ash: Ah, thanks, Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince: Said Ash.
 * Ash: How long will they need me for?
 * Vince: Only today I'm afraid. But be cautious! It ain't hard to get lost up there, you know. So make it back before midnight.
 * Misty: Don't worry, McMahon. We'll make sure of it.
 * Alec: Said Misty. Ash soon arrived at the quarry.
 * Johnny: Holy cow, Ash. Are we glad you're here.
 * Alec: Said Johnny.
 * Ash: Are those the cars I'm shunting?
 * Alec: Asked Ash.
 * Buttercup: Meh, not all of them. The rest of 'em are in the siding.
 * Alec: Replied Buttercup.
 * Ash: Yeah! I'm ready for them alright!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Then they approached an unknown area. Misty made a decision.
 * Misty: We're best off waiting here until the fog's all cleared.
 * Ash: Hey. What are those weird sounds?
 * Alec: Wondered Ash. Then the fog slowly lifted.
 * Ash: (exclaims like he did when he woke up late in "Pokemon! I Choose You!") Oh no! We're in the scrapyards!
 * Alec: Misty and Brock went for help. Ash was all alone. But not for long. Two diesels approached.
 * Anti-Cosmo: Well, if it isn't our old friend, Ashton. You'll make some lovely scrap indeed. Buffer him, dear!
 * Anti-Wanda: Der, with pleasures! (buffers up to Ash)
 * Alec: The diesels took him to the large smelters shed.
 * Anti-Cosmo: Goodbye, Ashton! (evil chuckle)
 * (Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda leave)
 * Alec: Ash looked up. Above him was a huge grabber.
 * Ash: Hey! You're not gonna scrap me!
 * Alec: The grabber wasn't listening. But just as it was about to grab hold of him, it stopped. There stood Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Count yourself lucky I had to make a stop at the scrapyard tonight, Ash. Do me a favor please and stop needing rescuing from scrap!
 * Ash: Oh, no problem, Mr. McMahon. But I learned one thing tonight.
 * Vince: What's that?
 * Ash: There's no place like home!
 * Vince: And that's exactly where you're going.
 * Ash: Yeah! I'm on the rails to the Bluebell Railway!
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda are introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: One morning, Vince McMahon, Max and Emmy came to see Johnny.
 * Vince: Come on, Johnny. We're all going to the seaside. We'll ride in Plank.
 * Johnny: No problem, McMahon!
 * Alec: Said Johnny happily. They came to a small seaside station. Soon, the children were playing in the sand, building a splendid castle. Vince McMahon inspected it.
 * Vince: That's some castle you two are building. Did you ever see one like it?
 * Max: Yeah, Mr. McMahon!
 * Emmy (in unison): Yes, we have!
 * Alec: Replied the children.
 * Max: It's somewhere on the island.
 * Alec: And they showed him a map.
 * Vince: I see...
 * Alec: Pondered Vince McMahon. They met Johnny at the harbor.
 * Vince: Let's ride, Johnny. We're going on an adventure!
 * Johnny: Right on!
 * Alec: Soon, they were in the wildest part of the island. They stopped by a lonely signal box.
 * Woody: Howdy, partners! Lookin' anywhere around the line?
 * Alec: Asked the signalman.
 * Vince: We're looking for an old castle.
 * Woody: Hey, I know where that is.
 * Alec: Said the signalman.
 * Woody: Find the old junction. It's a short time away from here. Turn the points. You'll know which way.

Quote 2

 * Johnny: The ghost! He's here!
 * Alec: He wailed.
 * Nick: Dude, what ghost are you talking about?
 * Alec: Nick asked.
 * Johnny: Someone called The Old Warrior. He's coming to get us!!!!
 * Nick: Chill out. I'll go check it out.
 * Alec: He returned quite soon.
 * Nick: This so-called ghost wants to meet you.
 * Alec: Laughed Nick.
 * Johnny: M-maybe tomorrow morning. Plank has a tummy-ache!
 * Alec: Replied Johnny.
 * Nick: Don't be a chicken. You know ghosts don't do daytime!
 * Alec: Johnny bravely made his way.
 * Johnny: Wouldn't you know it, Plank?!
 * Alec: He exclaimed. There, in front of him, was a little old engine.
 * Woody: Meet your ghost, Johnny.
 * Alec: Said Woody.
 * Woody: He's Buzz Lightyear or as I call him "The Intergalactic Warrior" because he's one brave engine!
 * Alec: Buzz and Johnny are now friends. They take the visitors to the castle, and the mine. If there are any ghosts here, they certainly help to make the place very happy.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story makes his only appearance in the series as Bertram in this episode along with Woody as the Signalman.

Quote 1

 * Timmy: Hey! Can you speed it up?! I'm gonna be late for Ed at the docks! Hurry!
 * Alec: Timmy was rudely interrupted.
 * (Then the crane holding the crate of fish dropped on him.)
 * Timmy: AUGH! *hack* *cough*
 * Alec: Bubbles laughed
 * Bubbles (laughing in unison)
 * Timmy: Yuck!
 * Alec: sniffed Timmy.
 * Timmy: Fish reek!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Ed was waiting for Timmy's cars.
 * Ed: Tsk! Tsk! Do you know how long I have been waiting?! And who stepped on a duck?!
 * Alec: grumbled Ed.
 * Timmy: It's the stupid fish, Frankenstein! And there's danger on the track. That's why me and Bubbly-Biscuit are late.
 * Ed: The number you are dialing is not in service, little buddy! Assemble my fish cakes!
 * Timmy: They're CARS, Ed.
 * (scene fades into Bubbles & the yardmaster)
 * Alec: Bubbles was in the yardmasters' office, when they heard Ed's whistle. *in unison, Ed blew his whistle* and puffs away with his train* He was steaming out of the station with his long heavy train called the Flying Kipper.
 * Bubbles: Which track is that funny Ed taking tonight?
 * Yardmaster: The coastal run, it's the quickest.
 * Bubbles: WHAT?!!!! YOU CAN'T!!!! The tracks are too dangerous for huge trains like Ed!

Quote 3

 * Alec: By the time he could, Ed was far away in a cloud of steam. But when Ed reached the coastal track. His hopes for a fast run were dashed. Fog floated everywhere.
 * Ed: The evil fog's blinded me with its venom!
 * Alec: Cried Ed. Sid couldn't see either. And when he could, it was too late.
 * Ed (falling into the water):Up periscope!
 * Alec: As soon as the tide was high enough, Ed was craned out of the water.
 * Vince: Engines weren't built for water, Ed! Your job was to deliver fish not swim with them! You should know better than this!!!!
 * Ed: Gee, Mr. McMuffin, I'm sorry.
 * Alec: When Ed arrived at the docks, Winifred the crane looked down at him.
 * Fowl: EEEEDD!! You look VEEERRRY InaPROpriate! I insist on a LOOOONG SHOWERRR...!
 * Alec: But there was worse to come.
 * Miles McCutchen: Look! They caught all these fish and a green idiotic whale!!!
 * Max: That's not a whale, it's a big green monster! RAAAUGH!!!
 * Alec: Ed was most upset. Timmy now felt sorry for Ed.
 * Timmy: Come on, Lumpy. Let's get you washed down. Sid said so. That'll have you smiling again.
 * Alec: And Ed did.
 * Ed: I am sorry I mistreated you, little Timmy.
 * Timmy: Hey, it's ok. But what's that smell?
 * Ed: It wasn't me, Timmy! The dog did it!
 * Timmy: Relax, dude. I meant the smell of fresh air.
 * Ed: Oh yeah! (laughing)
 * Alec: Replied Ed happily.

Quotes

 * Alec: Timmy, Bart and Eddy were looking at the early morning sky.
 * Timmy: Man, everyone seems a lot happier when Spring is here.
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Eddy: Everyone except McMacho!
 * Alec: Grumbled Eddy.
 * Eddy: He's working us WAY TOO HARD! I'm tired of working without any form of payment!
 * Bart: He just wants everything to be ready for when people go on vacations, man.
 * Alec: Replied Bart.
 * Bart: And if you ask me, this time of year gives me SPRING FEVER, BABY!
 * Eddy: PFFT! Big deal! Someday the countryside will be made over based on my ideas!
 * Alec: And he puffed away to collect his freight cars from the docks. Timmy and Bart had to take some empty freight cars to the scrapyards. In a siding, they saw an old coach. She looked very sad.
 * Bart: Hey, lady. What are you doing in a place like this?
 * Granny: Ah, I used to be a regular coach until they called me "Old Slow Granny" and sent me here. It's not so bad though. Rats at least are little company.
 * Timmy: You look in perfect shape to me. You just need a good rub down.
 * Alec: The yard manager appeared.
 * Manager: Come along. I have freight cars for you to take away.
 * Kevin: Yo, manager guy.
 * Alec: Said Kevin.
 * Kevin: Can you give us the deets on this coach?
 * Manager: Old Slow Granny. She's been here for years. She'll be broken up. When we find the time
 * Alec: The engines were dismayed.
 * Timmy: Don't worry, Granny. We'll try what we can to help ya.
 * Alec: Said Timmy. But he didn't know how. Meanwhile, Eddy was enjoying himself.
 * Eddy: Now this is smooth sailing!
 * Alec: He chortled.

Quote 2

 * Bart: Hey! That old Granny coach! She could be a home for the work-dudes!
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Timmy: Yeah! They'll be nice and cozy too!
 * Alec: Added Timmy.
 * Kevin: Nice solute, dude.
 * Alec: Said Kevin. They phoned Vince McMahon who agreed.
 * Vince: The ol' coach'll be clean and shiny as platinum the minute you come to get her.
 * Alec: And she was and very happy too.
 * Granny: I gotta tell you boys, I feel great! Did I just take my morphine?
 * Alec: The engines buffered up to her. And she set off happily for her new home. Everyone agreed there was nothing old or slow about Granny. And she will always be...really useful indeed.

Trivia

 * Granny Neutron is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Homer: Why the long face, boy?
 * Alec: Asked Homer.
 * Bart: The boss told Kevin that he's using Tails to show some visitor around the island instead of any of us!!
 * Homer: What?!
 * Alec: Said Homer.
 * Ed: I'm not in my happy place, guys!
 * Alec: Exclaimed Ed.
 * Eddy: We're the ones who should be showing that visitor! 'Course I'm the best around.
 * Alec: Said Eddy. Homer was the first to see Tails.
 * Homer: So he thinks he's faster than me? We'll see about that!
 * Alec: Next it was Ed's turn.
 * Ed: Mr. McMuffin must be using him because of evil tunnels who will come alive and eat us! I will vanquish the evil tunnel!!!!
 * (Ed runs through the tunnel while saying "Full Speed Ahead!" in unison)
 * Alec: Bart stopped by a signal on his branch line. Near a field where sheep were grazing. Tails hovered for a while then buzzed away.
 * Bart: That's it! He must be looking at sheep!
 * Alec: And Bart puffed along his line feeling much better about things. That evening, the engines talked about the situation.
 * Homer: Tails wants us all scrapped!
 * Alec: Said Homer.
 * Ed: He's no tunnel-conqueror!
 * Alec: Added Ed.
 * Bart: You're both wrong! He's just looking at sheep!
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Homer: Sheep?! That's ridiculous!
 * Alec: Snorted Homer.
 * Homer: More like looking to see how many of us are still standing. I'll show that buzz-boy how fast I am tomorrow!
 * Alec: Timmy wanted to mention the children's playground, but solving the mystery of Tails and the visitor came first. The next day, Homer was traveling to collect his train.
 * Marge: I really don't think Tails is looking for a race, Homey.
 * Homer: Nonsense, Marge! This is a matter of life or death!
 * Alec: But because they were watching Tails, they missed a signal and went onto the wrong line. Homer was traveling to trouble. Ahead was a tunnel under repair. Marge reduced steam and braked hard. But it was too late.
 * (CRASH!)
 * Homer: (screams in unison)
 * Alec: Later, Timmy pulled Homer clear with the breakdown train. Vince McMahon spoke severely to Marge.


 * Timmy: Please, McMahon! Homer isn't gonna be scrapped for this, right?
 * Alec: Asked Timmy sadly.
 * Vince: Scrapped? Timmy, where did you get an idea like that?!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon. Timmy decided to pluck up courage.
 * Timmy: Word from the others is the visitor's here to replace us with Tails!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon laughed.
 * Vince: Timmy, you're gonna feel silly about this, but that was all a rumor! And you shouldn't believe rumors. This man is here to make plans for a new children's playground. It was easier finding an appropriate place for it up in the sky.

Quotes

 * Alec: Rudy and his brake van, Blocky, liked working in the big yards. But one morning, Blocky noticed Rudy was unhappy. He decided to find out why.
 * Blocky: Rudy, you seem sad lately. I hope you don't mind that I brought it up.
 * Rudy: Yeah, you're right, Blocky. All I ever do is shunt cars on the turntable and nothing else! What I wouldn't do for a fun run! That's what an engine truly needs!
 * Blocky: Right. I'd talk to Mr. McMahon about your issues and see what he thinks.
 * Alec: But Rudy said nothing. He just grew unhappier. And he was rough with the freight cars.
 * Car #1: You're no good, Rudy! You're dangerous!
 * Car #2: We want Bart!
 * Rudy: Bart has better and busier things to do than put up with you!!!!
 * Alec: And Rudy bumped the freight cars hard.
 * (Rudy runs the cars into the turntable.)
 * Sam Melvick: You messy, little hooligan!
 * Alec: Shouted Sam Melvick.
 * Sam Melvick: I just fixed that turntable eight months ago! This ain't a playground, ye-yeah!
 * Alec: That night, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Rudy, I heard about your little rough-house incident today. I thought you could control the freight cars. Until things are in order around the yard, you'll do the mail run tonight. Maybe some night air is what you need to relieve yourself.
 * Rudy: Right, Mr. McMahon, sir. And, I'm sorry.
 * Alec: Said Rudy sadly.
 * Penny: Don't feel so down, Rudy.
 * Alec: Said Penny.
 * Penny: The mail run is a run made just for an engine like you!
 * Alec: Rudy smiled, but he still felt he had let everyone down.

Quote 2

 * Alec: They made good speed. Until it was time to pick up some important mail from Tails the Helicopter.
 * Rudy: Come on, Tails! What's taking you so long?
 * Alec: At last, Tails landed.
 * Tails: Sorry I kept you waiting, Rudy. One of my arms had a maintenance issue. Kept me down when I was trying to fly up. You know how it is.
 * Penny: All we know is we'll be running late for our first mail run!
 * Alec: Replied Penny. Soon they were on their way again.

Quote 3

 * Alec: Meanwhile, Vince McMahon was worried.
 * Vince: Rudy should have returned by now. I best send out a search party.
 * Alec: Soon he was high in the sky with Tails.
 * Vince: Down there, Roger! Land!
 * Penny: Mr. McMahon, please see us out. It wasn't Rudy's fault!
 * Vince: I'm very aware of that fact. I'm just relieved you're all safe and no one's been hurt.

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearance of Sam Melvick (from Jimmy Neutron) as the workman.
 * Tails' pilot, Roger Baxter (from Littlest Pet Shop [2012]) makes his first appearance in the series, but he does not speak until "Vince McMahon's Holiday".

Quotes

 * Alec: Martin the Tractor was working in a field close to the line.
 * Martin: Top of the morning, Bart! Isn't today going to be a successful one?!
 * Alec: Bart was confused.
 * Bart: What the heck are you talking about?
 * Martin: The granddaughter of the elderly Foster is to be wed today!
 * Bart: Oh yeah. Guess that's something.

Quote 2

 * Alec: As Bart was shunting some freight cars into a siding, he heard a voice.
 * Granny: Oh, good afternoon, Bart.
 * Alec: There was Old Slow Granny. Who he and Timmy had rescued from scrap.
 * Bart: That's it! You're it!
 * Alec: Squeaked Bart.
 * Granny: Oh, how nice. ...I'm it for what?
 * Alec: Said the coach.
 * Bart: The something old for Frankie's wedding.
 * Alec: And then, Bart explained.
 * Bart: Darn it. All's left is something blue, but I got nothing!
 * Kevin: Don't be so sure, amigo.
 * Alec: Said Kevin. At last, they reached the village. Where the wedding was to take place. Ahead was an old engine shed.
 * Kevin: How do ya like this, Bart, my man?


 * Bart: Well, hush my mouth! Timmy! What are you doing here, man?
 * (In unison, Timmy is shown decorated in blue streamers)
 * Timmy: Duh! I'm the something blue!
 * Alec: Replied Timmy.
 * Kevin: Yo, Bart-dude.
 * Alec: Said Kevin.
 * Kevin: Surprise! 'Cuz the Foster chick says you're her guest of honor!
 * Bart: Awesome!
 * Alec: When the bride and groom left the church for the party, Vince McMahon addressed everybody.
 * Vince: Ladies and gentlemen, please direct your attention to the good luck package! Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. All of which were found by none other than Bart and his driver!
 * Alec: The engines whistled and everyone cheered.
 * Frankie: Thanks, Timmy. And thanks a lot, Bart!
 * Alec: Said the bride.
 * Frankie: This good luck package means a lot! You're the best!
 * Alec: And she kissed Bart. Timmy laughed as Bart blushed bright red.
 * Bart: Ah...I kinda like weddings.
 * Alec: Sighed Bart that night.
 * Timmy: Enjoy your kiss, Bart?
 * Alec: But Bart was embarrassed and pretended to be asleep.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Frankie Foster makes her only appearance in the series as Mrs. Kyndley's daughter in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: But Ms. Bellum was feeling hot and tired. She took her troubles out on Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Ms. Bellum: Those coaches are too old and I think my rump is sore from riding in them. They're better off as beach huts!
 * Wanda: We don't wanna be beach huts!
 * Cosmo: Yeah! We like Timmy! His hat is pink!
 * Alec: Timmy was most upset.
 * Timmy: Cosmo and Wanda aren't meant to be beach huts! You don't think so right, Bubbly Bunny?
 * Bubbles: Of course not, Timmy Bear! That's silly!
 * Alec: Replied Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: But I think a new paint job is in order.
 * Alec: The next day, Vince McMahon used Bart to take his friends to Tails' airfield. They were just about to board Tails, when it happened.
 * (Tiger Moth flies in too low nearly hitting Vince McMahon)
 * Vince: What in the world?! What was that?!!!
 * Alec: Cried Vince McMahon.
 * Tails: Oh, that's only Tiger Moth.
 * Alec: Said Tails.
 * Tails: It flies too close to the ground. Its pilot's still quite a beginner.
 * Vince: That would explain a lot. Tails, fly us all up at once! So's to avoid another interruption.

Quote 2

 * Alec: A few days later, Tails arrived at their holiday home with bad news.
 * Roger: it's Tiger Moth again.
 * Alec: Said Roger Baxter, his pilot.
 * Roger: We haven't seen him anywhere in the sky lately. Can you help us locate him?
 * Vince: You don't need to ask me twice.
 * (Tails looks all over the island)
 * Vince: There! He's crashed into the hay!
 * Alec: Called Vince McMahon.

Trivia

 * Pilot Leo (from A Johnny Bravo Christmas) makes the first of his two only appearances in the series as Tiger Moth's pilot in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: Later, he stopped at the water tower for a drink.
 * Johnny: Hiya, Bart! Things going ok?
 * Bart: (groans) So boring!
 * Johnny: How about this? Take a fun spin on the turntable!! That always cheers me and Plank up.
 * Alec: Said Johnny.
 * Bart: I think I'd end up pukin'.
 * Alec: Kevin interrupted.
 * Kevin: Enough small talk!
 * Johnny: Cheer up, Bart. Getting to know more about cars than the average engine'll be exciting!

Quote 2

 * Freight Cars: Surprise, Surprise! Catch us if you can!
 * Bart: Oh man! I'm dead!
 * Alec: Cried Bart.
 * Milhouse (seeing the runaway cars): Ah!
 * Alec: Kevin told the signal man. And the yard foreman told Vince McMahon what was happening.
 * Foreman: They're heading for the big hill. It'll slow them down, but they may roll back again...right into the village!
 * Vince: In that case, we better put the brakes on 'em!
 * Alec: The chase was on. As they approached the hill, they overtook the freight cars. Vince McMahon and Milhouse screeched to a halt and waited for them near the top. The hill slowed the freight cars right down to a standstill. Then the men quickly put wooden blocks behind their wheels so they wouldn't roll backwards. The freight cars were now secure. Just then, Bart arrived.
 * Milhouse: How'd ya like that?!
 * Alec: Joked Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: That chase was like Batman and the Joker!
 * Bart: It sure surprised me!
 * Alec: Decided Bart.
 * Bart: You know, you were right, Milhouse. A useful engine like me should never get surprised BY surprise!
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Eddy: Why's a guy like me always stuck with stupid coal cars and never coaches?! Brat or Rube can do these jobs! I got better jobs I could be doin'!
 * Alec: Timmy was cross.
 * Timmy: Eddy, you always think of yourself! Put someone or something else before yourself for once! Think how good you'd feel!
 * Eddy: Yeah, right. Being important IS something I put before myself. So, ha!
 * (Tiger Moth flies by towing a sign)
 * Bart: Man, what's with that plane making all that noise?!
 * Alec: Bart asked Rudy.
 * Rudy: Ah, that's just Tiger Moth.
 * Alec: Replied Rudy.
 * Rudy: He's letting people know about the fair coming to the Island today!
 * Timmy: What are you guys doing here?
 * Rudy: Mr. McMahon sent us here to pick up a special load from the harbor.
 * Bart: And I just know it had to do with the fair!
 * Alec: Then they puffed away. Meanwhile, Eddy was collecting quarry cars from the yards.


 * Eddy: My new coat! Shot and double shot!
 * Alec: He grumbled. Then he saw Madame Foster.
 * Eddy: What's with her?!
 * Nazz: Madame, are you all right?
 * Alec: Asked Nazz.
 * Madame Foster (wiping her tears): Oh, my frenemy, Jerkins called and said she can't come visit me! (blows her nose) And I was looking forward to our competition and rubbing my victories in her face!!!!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon soon heard the sad news.
 * Vince: Madame Foster needs cheering up. Send Tails the Helicopter to get her this minute!
 * Alec: A few minutes later, there was a surprise for Madame Foster.
 * Tails: Hi, Madame!
 * Alec: Called Tails.
 * Tails: I thought if you wanted, I'd give you a ride. See Sodor from up in the sky! Courtesy of Vince McMahon.
 * Madame: (chuckles) I love rides! Make it a wild one!
 * Eddy: That buzz-boy dirtied my paint! As if it wasn't enough already!
 * Alec: Muttered Eddy. But he was happy for Madame Foster.

Quote 2

 * Bart: Ay carumba! Horses made of wood!
 * Alec: Bart exclaimed.
 * Bart: For everyone to ride the go-around...thingy. This fair's gonna rock!
 * Eddy: You betcha.
 * Alec: Whistled Eddy.
 * Eddy: Anyway, McMacho told me to quit pulling brat cars and head to the station instead. Something about that Foster hag. Later!
 * Bart: Now what about that?!
 * Alec: Cried Bart. Madame Foster was waiting for Eddy with Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Alright, Madame, this is your very special treat. Eddy here is bringing you on a mystery ride and you'll know the destination arrival when you see me there.
 * Alec: Eddy took Madame Foster along to her favorite coastal run at Tidmouth Bay. When he arrived there, a big surprise awaited Madame Foster.
 * Madame: Oh, *happy laugh*
 * Alec: She cried.
 * Madame: I love fairs! You engines are the sweetest!
 * Alec: Best of all, Vince McMahon invited her to make the announcement.
 * Madame: Ok, boys, let's get this fair party started!!!!!
 * Alec: Madame Foster had the first ride on the carousel.
 * Eddy: Hey, Twerper,
 * Alec: Eddy whispered.
 * Eddy: Hurts me to say it, but you were right. Making someone happy kinda makes me...feel all warm inside.
 * Alec: Then together they watched the fun of the fair.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Alec: Blocky the Brake Van was feeling sad. Everywhere he looked he could see engines and coaches moving steadily forwards. They all looked confident and cheerful. One day he decided to talk to Rudy the Great Western Engine.
 * Blocky: Rudy, I'm always going backwards. I've been having thoughts of going forwards. I could be a natural born leader if you know what I mean.
 * Homer: You?! A leader?! You can't even pull cars without an engine! You don't even have a train for that matter!
 * Alec: Homer said. Blocky felt sadder still. Rudy wanted to help
 * Rudy: Don't listen to him, Blocky. You're as useful as the day you were built. You help me brake and keep my freight cars from acting up when we go down hills.
 * Blocky: I know, Rudy. But it would be so much fun to go forwards at least once instead of seeing the world sliding away from me.
 * Alec: The freight cars were cross with Blocky.
 * Car #1: Who's he to start complaining?!
 * Car #2: He's lucky enough to be able to look after us.
 * Car #3: Let's teach him a lesson!
 * Alec: The freight cars decided to carry out their plan when they reached Homer's hill. When they were nearly at the top, they played their tricks.
 * Cars: Ready, steady go!
 * Alec: And they jerked at a coupling...which broke.
 * (snap)
 * Rudy: Oh no! Blockyyyy!!!!
 * Cars: We're making your wish come true, Blocky! Follow the leader!
 * Alec: Yelled the freight cars. Blocky was still in a state of shock so he didn't know what to think. And he couldn't ask the conductor. He had jumped clear.
 * Cars: Faster! Faster! As fast as you want!
 * Alec: Shouted the freight cars! Suddenly, Blocky found it fun. But, the fun was soon over. A crossing lay ahead and the gates were closed. Blocky couldn't stop. Worse still, Blocky now realized he was on the wrong track. There ahead...was Homer!
 * Homer: Save me, Jebus!
 * Alec: The signalman changed the points just in time.
 * Homer: Oh, I've never been so relieved!
 * Cars: On! On! Faster!


 * Alec: Cried the Freight Cars. Suddenly, he saw Eddy pulling a long slow train.
 * Eddy: Holy cow!
 * Blocky: Look out, Eddy!!! SOMEBODY HELP!!!
 * Alec: A quick-thinking shunter did. Just in time.
 * (Shunter switches Blocky onto another line and out of Eddy's way.)
 * Eddy: What the heck was that?!!
 * Alec: Exclaimed Eddy. The signalman warned the stationmaster at the next station
 * Signalman: There's a runaway coming!
 * Joe: Oh gosh! We'll send him into the sidings straight away!
 * Blocky: WAAAA!!! HELP! HELP!
 * Alec: Called Blocky again. Blocky saw some buffers.
 * Blocky: Thank goodness! I'm saved!
 * Alec: But the points to the buffers weren't set.
 * Blocky: Oh no! Not back on the main track!
 * Alec: Meanwhile, Rudy was racing to the rescue.
 * Rudy: *pants* I'm coming, Blocky! *pants*
 * Alec: Blocky sped past Ed.
 * Ed: Baron O' Beef Dip?!
 * Alec: More danger lay ahead. Men were working on a bridge, but they had been warned by the runaway Blocky and his freight cars. They diverted him on old sidings. Straight into a muddy pool.
 * (SPLASH!)
 * Blocky: Oh! Finally! Glad that's all over.
 * Alec: Rudy arrived and when he saw Blocky, he could only smile.
 * Rudy: Well, that's one way to stop a runaway block.
 * Alec: That night, Blocky spoke to Rudy.
 * Blocky: Rudy, I'm very sorry for all that melee today.
 * Rudy: Ah, that's ok, Blocky. But what was it like going forwards for you?
 * Blocky: Oh, it was the best fun ever!
 * Alec: Decided Blocky.
 * Blocky: But I think I'm grateful to look forward to the future. And that's going backwards from now on!
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode marks the last of Joe Tabootie's appearances as the Stationmaster in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: The little engines were busy clearing their railroad of leaves and broken branches. Carl and Jimmy often work together. One day, Jimmy helped Carl to a water tower. Carl felt much better after his long drink, but the freight cars were bored.

Quote 2

 * A.J: McMahon's gonna be furious!!!!
 * Alec: And he was.
 * Vince: You'll work in the yards until you've earned my trust again.
 * Alec: Willie was delighted with Carl's dilemma.
 * Willie: Aye, couldn't handle ye cars properly on a hill. Just wait, they'll rise from the dead and spook ye.
 * Carl: Rise from the dead and spook me...?
 * Willie: Aye, It'll happen when ye expe-BOO!
 * Carl: *screams*
 * Willie: *laughs*
 * Jimmy: And who are you to judge someone for being scared of a said ghost?!
 * Alec: Snapped Jimmy.
 * Willie: Bah! Willie ain't afraid of no ghosts.
 * Jimmy: Well, then let me tell you a story that will make you think opposite wise.

Quote 3

 * Jimmy: Ah, don't worry about him, Carl. If ghosts did exist, he'd be TRULY petrified!
 * Alec: This gave A.J an idea.
 * A.J: What's say we pull a little prank on Willie?
 * Alec: The next day he spoke to Shrek who agreed.
 * Shrek: I'll play your trick tonight!
 * Alec: Willie had to take coal cars to the slate mine. And then bring cars back. Shrek decided as part of the plan to cross the old iron bridge.
 * Willie: Bah! There are no haunted bridges! Bridges are as tame as wee turtles! (in his mind) As long as they ain't bitin' Willie! (reference to the Simpsons episode, Bart's Girlfriend)
 * Alec: But all the same, he kept thinking about Jimmy's story. When dusk fell, he was keen to leave.
 * Willie: Aye, speed up, will ya? Wee Mac'll be in me place at the sheds by time we're through!
 * Shrek: Will ya hold your horses?! We still have cars to pick up!
 * Alec: Shrek replied. He could see their plan was working because Willie was nervous. When night fell, they set off. The mists were rising around the old iron bridge. Willie whistled and the sound echoed everywhere. Then, ahead he saw flickering lights. Shrek knew they were only insects that shine brightly at night. But to Willie, they looked like an engine. Next, Shrek secretly threw a rock from the cab into the ravine below.
 * Willie: (screams) GHOSTS!!!! THEY BE REAL!! NOOOOOO!!! TAKE WILLIE BACK! PLEEEEAASE!!!!
 * Alec: When Willie reached the safety of his shed, he closed his eyes tightly.
 * Shrek: Are ya spooked, Willie?
 * Willie: Sorry, Willie can't hear ya while he's sleepin'.
 * Alec: And Willie refused to open his eyes. He did though. When he thought Shrek wasn't looking. Just to make sure that he was still there.
 * (episode ends)

Quotes

 * Bart: Where the heck are all these rocks coming from?
 * Alec: Asked Bart.
 * Jimmy Neutron: The new quarry, of course.
 * Alec: Replied Jimmy.
 * Jimmy Neutron: This rock is useful for a lot of beneficial purposes, although it's quite dangerous up there.
 * Timmy: Why?
 * Alec: Asked Timmy.
 * Jimmy Neutron: Because of a big boulder. For some reason, I feel it's watching me.
 * Alec: Said Jimmy nervously
 * Bart: How the heck can that be?! Especially coming from a genius like you? Boulders don't even have eyes!
 * Jimmy: Well, Bart, something's eccentric about this one.
 * Alec: Just then Edd arrived. He was delivering a new piece of machinery for the quarry.
 * Jimmy: LEAPIN' LEPTONS!
 * Alec: Exclaimed Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: Tell me that isn't-?!
 * Edd: Brobot? Yes, indeed, Jimmy. He'll happily help collect the rock faster.
 * Alec: Soon Brobot was working hard.
 * Brobot: Working, lurking, smirking, jerking, something else with an "irking".
 * Alec: The men were pleased, but nobody bothered to check the boulder. When it rained, the workmen went away. Jimmy gazed up and shivered. Above stood boulder. Suddenly, a large slab of rock landed on the rails.
 * Jimmy: Pukin' Pluto!
 * Alec: Jimmy was shocked. Cindy was concerned.
 * Cindy: We better leave till the weather gets better. This stupid rain's loosening some of this rock!
 * Jimmy: I have the suspicion to believe it's that boulder telling us to evacuate the area.
 * Cindy: Oh, don't be so stupid, Neutron!
 * Alec: The next day the sun shown. Brobot was working harder than ever.
 * Brobot: ROCKS! RUBBLE! RUBBLE! ROCKS!
 * Alec: Suddenly, Jimmy noticed something.
 * Jimmy: Leapin' Leptons! The boulder's moving!
 * Cindy: What are you talking about?! No, it can't!
 * Alec: Said Cindy. But it could.
 * (Then Boulder fell on the tracks and begun moving forward)
 * Jimmy: (screams) IT'S ROLLING DOWN OUR TRACK!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Meanwhile, Mac was making his way up to the quarry. Then he saw Boulder.
 * Mac: (screams)
 * Alec: Boulder was catching up fast.

Quote 3

 * Alec: At the yards, Bart was collecting trucks. Then...he heard Boulder.
 * Bart (while peeping on his whistle): (screams) IT'S GONNA HIT ME!
 * Alec: Squeaked Bart.
 * (Boulder runs down the track and instead demolished the shed which then caught on fire.)
 * Alec: When Vince McMahon inspected the damage, he decided to close the mine. Then he looked at Boulder.
 * Vince: Something tells me this part of the Island should have been left...alone.
 * Alec: They moved Boulder to a hill close by the yards. Jimmy is sure that on a clear night, it is gazing up at the mountain. And that its sighs are being carried on the wind to where it once used to stand proud and silent. I wonder if Jimmy is right. Don't you?

Trivia

 * Brobot (from the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius episodes, Brobot and The Junkman) makes his only appearance in the series in this episode as Thumper.

Quotes

 * Timmy: Bart, come on! This ain't naptime for ya!
 * Bart: I ain't napping. I'm stuck and my funnel is freezing! Oh, man, please back with help fast, Kev!
 * Timmy: Aw, for crying out loud-!
 * Alec: Huffed Timmy and went on his way. Later, Timmy had to help clear snow by a tunnel. But it was too deep. And he got stuck. Timmy was very cross.
 * Timmy: Snow is nothing but a chore for me! And it only makes me miserable!
 * Alec: He moaned. Jimmy Neutron the diesel was close by.
 * Jimmy: Cindy says this winter is as bad as the most horrendous winter of all.
 * Timmy: How could it possibly be ANY WORSE than this?!
 * Alec: Asked Timmy.
 * Jimmy: Allow me to explain...
 * Alec: Replied Jimmy and then the little engine did. (transitions to Jimmy's story)
 * Jimmy: Mac was working the line to the slate mine in the mountains. When the snow occured, it interfered with work. They used the snow as a double buffer zone to prevent cars barging through the ravine.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Man, talk about pure luck and miracles. But it just proves, there ain't no trusting freight cars!
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Jimmy: Or snow for that matter.
 * Alec: Said Jimmy. The men had just cleared the snow away from him (In unison, Homer's whistle blows)...when Homer puffed by with his machine.
 * Homer: Out of the way! [singing] Call Mr. Plow, that's my name, that name again is Mr. Plow!
 * Alec: He stopped by the tunnel and wheeshed loudly.
 * (Rumble)
 * Alec: Then it happened.
 * Homer: Uh-oh.
 * (Avalanche of snow falls on Homer)
 * Homer: Oh, save me, Jebus!
 * Alec: Cried Homer.
 * Timmy: *chuckles* If Mac survived a little snow, then you can too, Homeboy!
 * Alec: Chuckled Timmy.
 * Homer: PFFT!
 * Alec: Moaned Homer from within. And then fell as silent as the snow.

Trivia

 * This is the Season 5 Finale.
 * Jimmy Neutron narrates the majority of this episode.

Quotes

 * Mr. Krabs: Avast ye, Lads! Eugene Krabs, pride of the seven seas. I'm the new diesel and I'm here to lend ye some help.
 * Alec: Snap and Bloo didn't think they needed any help; especially from a diesel.
 * Buttercup: Hey, new diesel. Welcome to Center Island Quarry
 * Alec: Buttercup said proudly. Mr. Krabs looked all around. Everywhere he looked he saw nothing but rocks.
 * Mr. Krabs: Fire on me poop deck! This ain't no dockyard! This is a quarry! There must be some misunderstanding! I'd be a dockyard diesel!
 * Buttercup: Well, that's too much of a shame because you're a quarry diesel now.
 * Alec: Buttercup said. And she explained that they had to complete an important job for Vince McMahon. Mr. Krabs was sad that he wouldn't be working by the sea. But he knew what it meant to be a really useful engine.
 * Mr. Krabs: *hearty chuckle*, No problem. Least thar be trucks.
 * Buttercup: Better watch out for them.
 * Alec: Buttercup said.
 * Buttercup: They're little punks I call Mitch Mitchelson Juniors!

Quote 2

 * Bloo: Great! Look who's coming!
 * Alec: Groused Bloo.
 * Buttercup: C'mon, you gotta give him props for stickin' it to those punk trucks!
 * Alec: Said Buttercup.
 * Snap: Word from Rapsheeba is this new guy'll bore us to sleep with his sea tales!
 * Alec: Huffed Snap. But Mr. Krabs didn't say a word. He didn't come near the shed. Buttercup was worried. She rolled alongside and asked him what he was doing on his own.
 * Krabs: Yarrr...I was longin' for some of that ol' sea breeze.
 * Buttercup: Wow. You weren't kidding. You really ARE a dock diesel, aren't ya?
 * Alec: Asked Buttercup.
 * Krabs: Aye.
 * Alec: Said Mr. Krabs.
 * Krabs: I am, me girl.

Quote 3

 * Vince: Excellent job! I'm proud of you all!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Buttercup: Ah, thank ol' Krabby.
 * Alec: Said Buttercup.
 * Buttercup: It was his secret that kept the Mitch Juniors in line.
 * Vince: In that case, I have a much more MAJOR assignment for you, Eugene.
 * Krabs: *sigh* Yes, Mr. McMahon. What quarry do ye need me at now?
 * Vince: Did I say quarry?!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I was gonna say you'll be our new dockyard diesel at Brendam!
 * Krabs: *happy gasp* Har! Har! Why didn't ye say so?!
 * Alec: Mr. Krabs exclaimed.
 * Krabs: The docks be the finest place to work by the sea! Oh, thank you, Vince. Thank you, Vince.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Krabs: Why, this reminds me of an urban sea legend.
 * Alec: And Mr. Krabs was telling stories again.

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of Season 6.
 * Mr. Krabs and his driver, Mama Krabs (from The "Spongebob Squarepants episodes, "Sailor Mouth" and "Mid-Life Crustacean") are introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Winifred: BAAAWK!! I'm getting a CHAIN-ache!!!! BAAWWKK!!
 * Alec: Groaned Winifred.
 * Vince: I'd like you all to meet Elmer the crane engine.
 * Alec: Vince McMahon said proudly. The other engines thought Elmer looked strange. Elmer was happy to be on the ground. He didn't like dangling from Winifred's arm at all.
 * Vince: These men here are from the Railway Board.
 * Alec: Vince McMahon said.
 * Vince: Tomorrow, Elmer will show them a demonstration. If his demonstration meets their standards, he's here to stay!
 * Bart: Demonstration? What the heck's that?!
 * Timmy: It's like an example, Bart.
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Of what you can show you can do!
 * Milhouse: Hey, yeah! Like when you and I race, Timmy!?
 * Alec: Said Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: Vroom! Vroom!
 * Alec: That evening, Timmy had just returned from a hard day's work. He saw Elmer parked near the sheds. Elmer could hear the other engines talking about him. This made him sad.
 * Ed: Elmer should eat more vegetables.
 * Alec: Said Ed.
 * Edd: He may look unique, but I'm sure he has potential.
 * Alec: Said Edd.
 * Homer: That runt'll never be allowed to pull coaches!
 * Alec: Sniffed Homer.
 * Eddy: He's just that squaking crane on wheels!
 * Alec: Said Eddy.
 * Bart: I wouldn't let him take my mail even if I was playing hooky!
 * Alec: Said Bart. Timmy felt sorry for Elmer.
 * Timmy: Aw, cheer up, dude. Sometimes making new friends needs a little time.
 * Alec: But Elmer wasn't sure he wanted to stay...where no one wanted him. The next morning, Vince McMahon sent the engines off to a useful day's work.
 * Elmer: Maybe coming to the island was a bad idea for me, Mr. McMahon.
 * Alec: Chuffed Elmer sadly.
 * Vince: This is my railway and I won't let you speak that way about yourself!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Elmer: But nobody likes me! I don't fit in!
 * Vince: No, Elmer. You're just unique. And being unique is good.
 * Alec: And that made Elmer feel better. Out on the branchline, Bart was having trouble with the trucks.
 * Trucks: Faster we go! Faster we go! Pull him along! Don't let him slow!
 * Bart: (screams) Help! Make them stop!
 * Alec: Cried Bart. Kevin applied the brakes, but it was too late. He went off the rails at Stromboli's bridge. Luckily, no one was hurt. Milhouse arrived and was pleased Bart was all right. But he was also very cross.
 * Milhouse: Bart Simpson! You blocked the road!
 * Alec: Milhouse snapped. He was worried he wouldn't get the gentlemen of the railway board to the demonstration on time. When Vince McMahon heard the news, he went straight to Elmer.
 * Vince: Elmer, one of my engines is in trouble. I need you to rescue Bart at once.
 * Elmer: Well, ok...I-I'll try.
 * Alec: Elmer said bravely. And he set off immediately. Elmer soon arrived and went to work.

Quote 2

 * Vince: That was the most impressive demonstration I've ever seen! The Railway Board has chosen for you to join my railway!
 * Elmer: Cool! I have a job!
 * Alec: Said Elmer proudly. That night, Elmer heard the engines talking again. This time it was different.
 * Homer: Woo-hoo! Way to go, Elmer!
 * Alec: Said Homer.
 * Eddy (unenthusiastic): Yeah, good job, whatever.
 * Alec: Said Eddy.
 * Bart: Take my mail anytime!
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Timmy: You see, Elmer? What'd Vince and I tell ya?
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Unique is good.
 * Alec: All the engines agreed.
 * (engines blow their whistles)
 * All (but Ed and Eddy): Welcome to the Sodor Railway!
 * Ed (in unison): Don't look at the camera. Don't look at the camera.
 * Eddy (in unison): Big deal.
 * Alec: They called. Elmer smiled happily.

Trivia

 * Elmer (Fairly Odd Parents) is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: But poor Miss Fowl never gets a nap. She never gets to sleep early. She works all the time. And her only company are the gulls that settle on her arm. So Miss Fowl is always...foul.
 * Krabs: Ahoy there, Winifred!
 * Alec: Cried Mr. Krabs.
 * Winifred: You better have an EX-CUUUUUse for me, young diesel.
 * Alec: Snapped Winifred
 * Krabs: Nice to see ye too.
 * Alec: Snap and Bloo arrived for work, full of mischief.
 * Fowl: Speed it up!
 * Alec: Snapped Winifred.
 * Winifred: I have A LOOOOOT to do today!
 * Snap: You ain't so much fun!
 * Alec: Grumbled Snap.
 * Winifred: Fun?! Being up here isn't much FUUUN!
 * Alec: Snapped Winifred.
 * Snap: That explains your foul mood.
 * Alec: Said Snap.
 * Bloo: Yeah, you need to lighten up. Get some company.
 * Alec: Said Bloo.
 * Fowl: I've plenty of COOOOOOM-PANY! Thank you!
 * Alec: Winifred cranked.
 * Krabs: (hearty chuckle) Company? That's what ye be needing.
 * Alec: Said Mr. Krabs.
 * Krabs: It reminds me of an urban sea legend. About a sea captain who battled his way through a mighty storm!!!!
 * Winifred: No storytime here! BAAAWWWKKK!
 * Alec: Cried Winifred.
 * Snap: C'mon! A captain fighting a rowdy storm! What could be more exciting?!
 * Bloo: It better be because waiting here on the tracks for work is soooo boorriiingg...

Quote 2

 * Vince (through a megaphone): Winifred!! Look at this mess you've made!!!!
 * Alec:He said sternly.
 * Fowl (sadly): I'm AWWFULLY sorry, Mr. McMahon. BAAWWK...
 * Alec: Winifred whispered.
 * Vince (through the megaphone): The three of you will have to spend the night here until Elmer comes to clean up this mess tomorrow morning.
 * Alec: Winifred's heart sank as Mr. Krabs uttered those faithful words.

Quote 3

 * Alec: And when the sun rose, he was still talking. And talking. And talking.
 * Fowl: Make him STOOOP!! BAAWWWKK!!
 * Alec: Groaned Winifred. Elmer the Crane Engine arrived.
 * Elmer: Mr. McMahon needed my help to clean this mess up.
 * Alec: He puffed proudly. Winifred was so pleased the engines would be going soon...she forgot to be cranky

Quotes

 * Bart: Oh, man! I'm gonna be late. And it ain't even my fault!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon was enjoying his toast and marmalade when he heard the news.
 * Vince: *groan* That Bart. Getting stuck at a jammed signal. Don't worry. I'll get Tails right on it to deliver the mail!

Quote 2

 * Tails: Hi, Bart! Mr. McMahon informed me you were stuck here. Don't worry, Bart. I can deliver the mail for you!
 * Bart: Oh, man-!
 * Alec: Cried Bart. But Vince McMahon had made up his mind. There was nothing Bart could do. Kevin helped load the mail bags into Tails' cargo net.
 * Roger: Tails, I think we're best carrying the bags one by one.
 * Alec: Said Roger.
 * Roger: They're heavy bags at that!
 * Tails: That's too many trips to make! I don't want to make myself as slow as Bart!

Quotes

 * Agnes (from inside the shed): Hey! Who are you?! Can't you see I'm trying to sleep?!
 * Alec: Timmy hoped it wasn't a ghost. Then Bubbles appeared.
 * Timmy: It's not a ghost, is it?
 * Alec: Asked Timmy nervously.
 * Bubbles: It's a surprise, Timmy bear. (giggles)

Quote 2

 * Timmy: What the heck kind of surprise makes noise like that?!
 * Alec: Timmy wondered
 * Bubbles: Timmy Bear! This is Agnes.
 * Alec: Said Bubbles. At last, the doors opened and out chuffed a dirty, grimy, steam truck.
 * Agnes: So you're the twerp who snapped his own side rods.
 * Alec: She sniffed. Timmy was cross.
 * Timmy: And you're nothing, but a crabby old lady truck!
 * Alec: He retorted.
 * Agnes: That's vintage lady truck to you, you little snot-nosed puffer! You're just as worse as Seymour!
 * Alec: Snapped Agnes.
 * Agnes: And I got better things to do than bust my dumper to get you new side rods!

Quote 3

 * Alec: When Agnes returned with Timmy's coupling rods, she was pleased with herself.
 * Agnes: And be careful the way you drive me next time, squirt!
 * Alec: She scolded. Timmy thought Agnes was the rudest truck he had ever met. But he was very happy to get his new coupling rods. Timmy made it to the docks just in time.
 * Vince: Where have you been?!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon. Timmy told him about his broken coupling rods. He wanted to tell him how rude Agnes had been when she rolled up.
 * Agnes: Oh, it's you.
 * Alec: Said Agnes looking down at Vince McMahon.
 * Agnes: Has your driving improved? You're lucky I'm still intact at all!
 * Timmy: She's gonna get it now!
 * Alec: Said Timmy to Bubbles.
 * Vince: Agnes!? Is that you?!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon fondly.
 * Vince: My first truck I ever drove! I haven't seen you in years! I thought you were lost!
 * Alec: They were old friends. It was too much for Timmy. Then Agnes told Vince McMahon how she had been left in the shed for years. Vince McMahon was so pleased Agnes had been found, he asked Bucky Mcbadbat to restore her to her original beauty.

Trivia

 * Agnes Skinner is introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: Timmy, Cosmo and Wanda love the quiet of Misty Valley. Timmy must be careful of rocks that sometimes roll onto the tracks. Spike the fog-dragon has a very important job. He puts detonators on the tracks to warn engines fog is coming.
 * (Timmy runs over a detonator)
 * Timmy: WHOA-HO-HO-HO!
 * Alec: Shivered Timmy.
 * Timmy: That made my axles all shaky!
 * Bubbles: That nice cute dragon, Spike's done his job.
 * Alec: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: We better slow down. There's fog ahead.
 * Timmy: Thanks, Spike!
 * (Spike waves)
 * Alec: That night at the sheds, Vince McMahon had something special to show the engines. It was very large and strange looking.
 * Bart: What the heck's that?
 * Alec: Asked Bart.
 * Vince: A new invention. It's called a railway foghorn. It warns you when fog's ahead. Like this (turns crank on foghorn and made it go off causing files from the shed to fall)
 * (Sound stops)
 * Bart: Ay Carumba! That thing'll destroy people's ears!
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Eddy: That thing sounds worse than Lumpy's violin! (referring to "Pain in the Ed")
 * Alec: Huffed Eddy.
 * Homer: Sounds like an air horn through a megaphone if you ask me!
 * Alec: Grumbled Homer. Timmy was worried.
 * Timmy: But what'll Spike do now?
 * Alec: He asked.
 * Vince: Spike's gonna be taking some much needed rest.
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Holy crud!
 * Alec: Cried Timmy.
 * Timmy: What happened to the foghorn?!
 * Bubbles: I don't know.
 * Alec: Said Bubbles.
 * Bubbles: But at least nobody got a boo-boo. EEK! Johnny's coming down the line any minute!
 * Timmy: Oh man! Without any fog warning,
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: He's gonna ram into us!
 * Spike (voice only): No worries! Help's on the way!
 * Alec: Called a voice from the fog.
 * Timmy: Phew! It's Spike! He'll save the day. If he's quick to plant a detonator.
 * Alec: Johnny and his coach, Plank were chuffing along. Johnny was looking forward to a well-earned drink at the next station when...
 * (Johnny runs over detonator)
 * Johnny: Holy cow! Something popped right under me!
 * Nick: That means fog dead ahead!
 * Alec: Said Nick.
 * NIck: I better slow you down.

Trivia

 * Spike (My Little Pony) makes his only appearance in the series as Cyril in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Michael (Angelis): It was a tingly spring morning on the Island of Sodor. Timmy was excited. Vince McMahon had sent him to pick up a special from Margaret Keane.
 * Ms. Keane: Right on time, Timmy!
 * Michael: Ms. Keane said.
 * Ms. Keane: You make a former teacher like me so proud!
 * Timmy: Thanks, Ms. Keane.
 * Michael: He said.
 * Timmy: So is this the special I'm picking up? (shot goes to a front loader on the flatbed in front of Timmy)
 * Ms. Keane: Yes, very special.
 * Michael: She answered.
 * Lazlo: My name's Lazlo the Front Loader.
 * Michael: He whirred proudly.
 * Lazlo: I can load, unload and carry a lot of things and goodies!
 * Timmy: I can roll cars and shunt 'em right into place!
 * Michael: Said Timmy
 * Ms. Keane: And I can be getting you 2 chatter-mouths off to the quarry where the new racetrack is going to be.
 * Michael: Laughed Ms. Keane.
 * (Timmy blows his whistle and leaves with Lazlo)
 * Timmy: Is this your first job at the quarry?!
 * Michael: Called Timmy.
 * Lazlo: It's my first ever job on the Island!
 * Michael: Lazlo called back.
 * Timmy: Look out for Edward, dude.
 * Michael: Timmy added.
 * Timmy: He's nothing but trouble!

Quote 2

 * Lazlo: Hi. I'm Lazlo. Need any help?
 * Tony Little: Whoa! No thank you!
 * Michael: Tony replied.
 * Tony: But maybe you can help Barney.
 * (Scene goes to Lazlo encountering Barney Gumble)
 * Michael: Barney the Bulldozer was moving rock and rubble with his giant blade.
 * Lazlo: Hi. I'm Lazlo. Need any help?
 * Barney: I don't need help. Try that crane over there. *burps*
 * (Lazlo goes to Raj and Patsy)
 * Lazlo: Hi. I'm Lazlo-
 * Patsy: Do you mind?! You're gonna ruin my paint!
 * Michael: Snapped a Lorry.
 * Raj: PATSY! How rude of you!
 * Michael: Scolded Raj.
 * Patsy: Oh, sorry. Welcome to the pack, newbie.
 * Raj: And if you wish to work...
 * Michael: Said Raj
 * Patsy: See Jack Fassler.
 * Michael: Patsy said cheekily
 * Patsy: He's in charge. And he's in charge of both the pack and Team Fastex (in "NASCAR Racers")
 * Michael: Jack Fassler introduced Lazlo to Douglas "Duck" Dunaka.
 * Duck: I'm here to make sure you and the other machines work safely.
 * Michael: said Duck.
 * Jack Fassler: There will be no speeding and definitely no recklessness.
 * Michael: Added Jack.
 * Duck: This isn't the NASCAR Unlimited Series, rookie. Even though this is the site for the new track.
 * Jack: And I know the perfect construction vehicle that can work with you who shared the same strength. His name is Clam and you can work with him.
 * Duck: He's an excavator you know.
 * Jack: Good luck, Lazlo!
 * Lazlo: Yes, sirs!
 * Michael: replied Lazlo eagerly and he raced off.
 * Duck: And remember...
 * Michael: Called Duck.
 * Michael: Use caution! Clam is an excavator. He makes the hardest job seem like play.
 * Lazlo: Hi. You must be Clam. I'm Lazlo. Need an extra helping bucket?
 * Clam: Work hard! Play hard! Scoop dirt and Rocks! Clam!
 * Michael: Lazlo and Clam were working hard and having wonderful fun. Suddenly, a huge dump truck roared by.
 * Clam: Edward!!!
 * Michael: Clam cried.
 * (Edward turns out chuckling evilly)
 * Lazlo: So that's Edward?
 * Michael: Said Lazlo.
 * Lazlo: No wonder Timmy warned me. His idea of fun must be dangerous.
 * (Edward runs towards Lazlo)
 * Clam: Lazloooo...!
 * Michael: Cried Clam. Edward stopped just in time. Lazlo refused to move.
 * Lazlo: Edward, you should watch where you drive!
 * Michael: Lazlo said bravely.
 * Edward: Where's your sense of humor? It's called taking a joke!
 * Michael: Edward grumbled and dieseled away.
 * Clam: Thanks, Lazlo.
 * Michael: Said Clam. Then Jack shouted...
 * Jack: Tony, I suggest that this rock should be removed so that we can mark the start/finish line!
 * Lazlo: Ooh! I'll help with that!
 * Michael: cried Lazlo. Lazlo scooped a bucket full of rock.
 * Duck: Wait, Lazlo! You don't work on that side of the future track!
 * Michael: cried Duck. But he didn't stop. He was too eager to help.
 * (Then as he lifted his scoop to load Edward...)
 * Patsy: *gasp* Lazlo! Look out!!!!
 * Michael: Shouted Patsy. But it was too late.
 * (Lazlo tumbles over)
 * Lazlo: EEYAAAAAAAAHH!!
 * Michael: He cried.
 * (Lazlo crashes through a stack of barrels.)
 * Lazlo: Oops! Sorry!
 * Michael: Lazlo sputtered. Ms. Keane was glad Lazlo wasn't hurt, but she was disappointed.
 * Keane: Lazlo, you must remember the number one rule here, Safety first!
 * Michael: She said firmly.
 * Keane: That means no working where you don't belong! You could have gotten in a much worse accident!
 * Lazlo: I'm sorry, Ms. Keane.
 * Michael: Lazlo said sadly.
 * Keane: Maybe you aren't ready just yet to join.
 * Michael: Sighed Ms. Keane.
 * Keane: I'll give you another chance and see if you improve tomorrow.
 * Michael: After Ms. Keane returned to the yards, Lazlo was sad. Patsy could see he was unhappy.
 * Patsy: At least you put your scoop into it!
 * Michael: She said.
 * Clam: Lazlo good friend!
 * Michael: Said Clam.
 * Timmy: And It's important to be a good, true friend.
 * Michael: Said Timmy. That made Lazlo feel just a bit better.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This episode introduces Ms. Keane, Lazlo, Tony Little, Barney Gumble, Raj, Patsy, Jack Fassler & Douglas "Duck" Dunaka (From "NASCAR Racers"), Clam and Edward to the series.
 * This episode also marks their second to last episode appearances.
 * Originally, Lumpus and Slinkman were going to play the roles of the foreman and Lazlo's oiler, but Jack Fassler and Douglas "Duck" Dunaka best fit the roles.

Quote 1

 * Alec: Timmy chuffed along the branchline thinking about his new friend, Lazlo.
 * Timmy: Sure hope he's doing better today.
 * Alec: Puffed Timmy. Yesterday, Lazlo had broken the rules and had gotten into trouble.

Quote 2

 * Alec: Patrick has a big bucket and a big heart. All the time, his bucket is too full.
 * Edward: *grunts and groans* Hey, watch it, Pinhead!
 * Patrick: Who are you callin' pinhead?
 * Alec: asked Patrick.

Quote 3

 * Jack: Tony, I suggest you get to moving this top soil now!
 * Lazlo: Ooooo! I'll do it!
 * Alec: Cried Lazlo.
 * Clam: Lazlo!
 * Alec: Before anyone could stop him, Lazlo had raced under the bridge. He was about to fill his bucket when he remembered Ms. Keane's warning. (Keane's voice echoes in Lazlo's mind) "No working where you don't belong!"
 * Lazlo: Oops. Sorry,
 * Alec: He said.
 * Lazlo: Tony. You take this job. It is yours after all.
 * Tony: Thanks.
 * Alec: Said Tony politely.
 * Tony: And no worries. I can do iiit! (in the manner of his trademark phrase)
 * Raj: Hooray for Lazlo!
 * Alec: Called Raj.
 * Patsy: Yeah, not bad.
 * Clam (in unison): Lazlo do good!
 * Alec: Chimed Clam and Patsy. Lazlo beamed proudly.

Quote 4

 * Patrick: Ok, I must be very gentle. Firmly grasp my arm.
 * Alec: Then, there was trouble. Patrick hadn't lowered his crane-arm far enough. It knocked loose the important keystones. The bridge started to crumble. Timmy puffed towards the bridge unaware of the danger ahead.
 * (Shot of Timmy blowing his whistle is shown)
 * Lazlo: Hang on, Timmy! I'm coming!
 * Alec: Lazlo jumped in and lifted his front loader up against the bridge. He pushed with all his might. Timmy saw the flagman. Bubbles applied the brakes, but it was too late.
 * (Timmy runs onto the broken bridge)
 * Timmy: Ach! Whoa!
 * Alec: Cried Timmy. Lazlo didn't let go. Finally, Bubbles backed Timmy to safety.
 * Raj: Lazlo! I'll assist you!!!!
 * Alec: Called Raj. And he rushed to help. Lazlo couldn't hold the bridge any longer.
 * (Lazlo moves out from under the bridge and it collapses)
 * Raj: Lazlo! Are you injured!?
 * Lazlo: I think I'm ok?
 * Alec: Timmy brought Lazlo back to the yard. Lazlo was afraid Ms. Keane would be cross with him. After all, he had jumped in and damaged his arms. But Ms. Keane was pleased.
 * Keane: Lazlo, what a brave thing you did today!
 * Alec: She said.
 * Keane: I'm so proud of you!
 * Timmy: Yeah, did you see yourself back there?!
 * Alec: Timmy chuffed.
 * Keane: First thing, tomorrow, the works! We can't have you working in that condition!
 * Lazlo: You mean I'm here to stay!?
 * Keane: I can't imagine otherwise.
 * Alec: Ms. Keane grinned.
 * Raj: We're a complete pack now!
 * Alec: Laughed Raj.
 * Patsy: Now that we have...(dreamy face) Lazlo...!
 * Alec: Said Patsy.
 * Clam: Lazlo welcome to pack!
 * Alec: Cheered Clam. Lazlo was so happy, he couldn't think of anything to say. So he just revved his engine and bounced his bucket. As Timmy steamed toward Tidmouth Sheds, he felt very happy.
 * Timmy: Oh, yeah.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Timmy: Lazlo's here to stay!
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Patrick (from Spongebob) makes his only appearance in the series as Ned the Steam Shovel.
 * This episode is the last appearance of The Pack.

Quotes

 * Edd: Lisa says more snow is expected.
 * Alec: Said Edd.
 * Eddy: Oh, great, that means we'll probably be wearing our stupid snowplows!
 * Alec: Said Eddy.
 * Ed: Timmy Cat will love that! Isn't that right?!
 * Timmy: You know I hate my snowplow, Lumpy.
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: And stop calling me that!
 * Bubbles: I think it's cute!
 * (Timmy puffs out of the station)
 * Alec: Sure enough, that night, the wind blew and the snow fell heavily. The next morning, Vince McMahon arrived. He told the engines they were to have snowplows fitted.
 * Vince: And Timmy, your job today is to collect a special load at Callan Station. It's being set up for the Village Feast on Johnny's branch line.
 * Alec: Timmy was excited about his special, but not about his snowplow.
 * Timmy: Aw, come on, Mr. McMahon! My snowplow's uncomfortable and makes me look like a weirdo! I don't really have to wear it, do I?!
 * Vince: Snowplows are mandatory! And I'll have no arguments!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon. The fitters and Bubbles all helped with Timmy's snowplow.
 * Bubbles: *giggles* I think we'll need to try again, boys!
 * Timmy: Stupid snowplow...
 * Alec: Timmy grumbled. He was much happier when he arrived at Callan Station and saw his special. It was a beautiful Christmas Tree.
 * Edd: The tree shall be lit and displayed for all to see in the middle of the village. I must caution you however, to deliver to Johnny safely.
 * Timmy: Oh, I will all right!
 * Alec: Said Timmy. Timmy arrived at Maithwate and Johnny was very happy to see him.
 * Johnny: Right on, Timmy! The villagers are gonna think that's one hot-looking tomata!
 * Alec: Johnny said.
 * Johnny: Good thing you have your plow. Plank and I can't clear the snow by ourselves!

Quotes

 * Alec: Down the line, Chester the Traction Engine had been struggling with a big cart load of hay. Crossing the tracks, some of the wheels had broken off. Then, he heard a whistle.
 * (Piero's whistle goes off)
 * Chester: Oh man!
 * Alec: Chester cried. Piero could see the cart.
 * Piero: Oh mondo!!!
 * Alec: He cried. Piero's driver applied the brakes, but it was too late.
 * (Piero runs into the cart)
 * Alec: Luckily, no one was hurt.
 * Piero: Why you-a push me?!!
 * Alec: Piero snapped.
 * Ignazio: I no-a push you! Why blame-a me?!!
 * Alec: Ignazio snapped back.
 * Piero: I run-a into the cart! How else I-a crash?!!
 * Alec: Puffed Piero.
 * Ignazio: You must-a pulled me!!
 * Alec: Argued Ignazio.

Quote 2

 * Alec: The next day, Vince McMahon needed an engine to help Spongebob at the smelters yards.
 * Piero: Might-a I go Mister-a McMahon?
 * Alec: Said Piero eagerly.
 * Vince: I appreciate you volunteering,
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: But I asked for ONE engine.
 * Piero: I-a AM how you say? A solo act engine, Mister-a McMahon. I wish to-a work with-a Sponge-a-bob.
 * Alec: Vince McMahon was surprised, but agreed. Timmy was worried.
 * Timmy: Sure you won't mind working without Ignazio?
 * Alec: He asked.
 * Timmy: I NEVER go on my branchline without Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Ignazio: I work just-a fine on me own!
 * Alec: Sniffed Ignazio.
 * Piero: Scuzie, I must head-a to work now.
 * Alec: Huffed Piero. At first, PIero enjoyed working with Spongebob. Then things started to go wrong.
 * Piero: Didda you shunt-a those cars onto-a the other-a line?
 * Alec: Piero asked.
 * Spongebob: That's what I did. Shunt them on the other line.
 * Piero: O dio mio! I no meant-a that other line. I meant-a the other-a other-a line!
 * Alec: Piero was cross.
 * Piero: Ignazio had-a gotten it right!

Quote 3

 * Alec: Ignazio was sadly finishing his work as Spongebob steamed into the depot.
 * Spongebob: Ignazio! Piero needs help!!!!
 * Alec: Said Spongebob.
 * Ignazio: Piero need-a help?!
 * Alec: Ignazio cried.
 * Ignazio: I-a coming, Piero!
 * Alec: And he steamed off as fast as he could. Ignazio struggled and struggled. He finally pulled his friend gently back onto the tracks. He was relieved Piero wasn't hurt.
 * Piero: Grazie, Ignazio.
 * Alec: Piero said.
 * Piero: I'm-a so sorry!
 * Ignazio: No. It-a me who is sorry.
 * Alec: Said Ignazio.
 * Piero: No! I-A the one who is-a sorry!
 * Alec: Insisted Piero.
 * Spongebob: *laughs* No need to fight over who's sorry.
 * Alec: Chuckled Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: Just be happy to be reunited with one another.
 * Alec: And they were.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Vince: Ed's had an accident and been sent to be repaired. I'm sorry to report that no other engines are available so Plankton will work for Ed until he comes back.
 * Engines: Yes, sir!
 * Alec: Puffed the engines. But they weren't happy. The engines didn't like Plankton. He was always being rude and always showing off.
 * Bart: I can't wait till Ed comes back already!
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Timmy: You said it. He moves so many trucks, it's like his strength is ludicrous!
 * Alec: Agreed Timmy.
 * Homer: Trucks are a train's worst enemy!
 * Alec: Huffed Homer. The next day, Plankton was working at the docks.
 * Plankton: Once Mr. McMahon sees how good I am, he's sure to scrap those no-good steam dupes once and for all! *evil laughter*
 * Alec: This gave the troublesome trucks an idea. As Plankton shunted them together they started to sing.
 * Trucks (singing): Is that all you can haul? Big Ed's loads are longer. Is that all you can haul? Big Ed must be stronger.
 * Alec: Plankton was cross. He was sure that he was stronger than Ed.
 * Plankton: (growls angrily) I'LL SHUNT ALL YOU BLASTED BARNACLE-HEADS AT THE SAME TIME!!!
 * Alec: He said. The trucks giggled.
 * Trucks (singing): Push us all, that's the longest. Push us all, you'll be the strongest.
 * Plankton: (laughs evilly) Oh, that's me all right. ME!! The strongest engine the world has ever known!!!!
 * Alec: And Plankton shunted five trucks together. Then ten. Then fifteen. Soon he had an enormous line of twenty trucks.
 * Bart: What's he schemin'?
 * Alec: Cried Bart.
 * Timmy: He's trying to prove he's "The strongest engine the world has ever known".
 * Alec: Replied Timmy

Quote 2

 * Plankton: HEEEELLLLLP!!! *in unison, shoots forward and lands into a barge* Ouch.
 * Alec: Plankton sulked. As the trucks laughed and laughed.
 * (The trucks do so)
 * Alec: Vince McMahon looked down crossly at Plankton.
 * Vince: I expected better from you to be a proper dockyard diesel. I guess I was wrong.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: Ed, can you make up for all that lost time?
 * Ed: Can do, Mr. McMuffin!
 * Alec: Ed replied happily. He backed up to the trucks and the shunters released the brakes. Then Ed pulled away as easy as pie.
 * (Ed pulls out laughing and singing in unison)
 * Alec: And the engines cheered. Plankton was sent home in disgrace. But the engines had learned a lesson.
 * Timmy: Wow. Who would have known even trucks can do you a solid sometimes?
 * Alec: Chuffed Timmy.
 * Bart: Like getting Plankton booted off our railway!!!
 * Alec: Puffed Bart.

Quotes

 * Edd: The legend states, on every Halloween, the ghost of the locomotive returns to the Smelter's searching for his long, lost whistle.
 * Ghost Engine: Whooo! Whooo!
 * Ed: Way cool!
 * Spongebob (in unison): [screams]
 * Homer (in unison): [trembers nervously]
 * Timmy (in unison): Whoa!!
 * Bart (in unison): No way!!!
 * Eddy (in unison): Ghost locomotive, my butt!
 * Alec: The engines said. All shivering a little. Later, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Timmy, Bart and Spongebob. I need you three to head to the Smelter's to get some scrap metal.
 * Bart: Aw, c'mon, man! Not on Halloween!
 * Vince: Bart, you don't have to worry. You'll have plenty of time before the fireworks start.
 * Timmy: Oh, that ain't what Bart's worried about. Bart's a scaredy engine! Isn't he?!
 * Bart: Shut up! I am not!
 * Alec: Called Bart. But he was...a little.

Quotes

 * Alec: One evening, Vince McMahon came to the sheds.
 * Vince: I need Bart to pick up flower bushes for Lower Tidmouth station.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: They're at Maithwate.
 * Bart: M-m-Maithwate? As in "the" Maithwate? W-whatever you say, boss.

Quotes

 * Alec: Vince McMahon's engines love their work. Homer likes pulling the express. Timmy likes his branch line. And Bart likes carrying the mail. But none of them likes being a middle engine. It's no fun being stuck in the middle. One morning, Bart was cheerfully collecting coal cars from the smelter yards...where Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda worked. They liked to play tricks on steam engines. Bart didn't want to fall for their tricks again. But before he knew it, he was stuck in the middle.
 * Bart: Aw, come on, man!
 * Alec: Chuffed Bart crossly.
 * Anti-Cosmo: Oh! It appears you're in the middle! *evil chuckle *
 * Alec: Anti-Cosmo teased. Kevin was cross. With coal cars in front of him and coal cars behind, Bart had to go slowly. Eddy was in the yards when Bart steamed slowly by.
 * Eddy: (laughing) Oh, look! Did you lose a bet with the cars?!
 * Alec: Eddy laughed.
 * Bart: You know, if you were in the middle, you wouldn't be laughing your stupid butt off!
 * Alec: Bart fumed. And he fumed all the way to the coaling plant.

Quote 2

 * Alec: Ed arrived to pick up coal.
 * Ed (in unison): Got 'em, Sidney! Good for me!
 * Alec: He bumped into the coal cars and the coal cars bumped into Bart.
 * Bart (exclaiming in unison)
 * Alec: Bart was pushed onto the loading ramp.
 * (Then the loading ramp went up with Bart still on.)
 * Bart: Hey! Help! Someone get me off this thing!
 * Alec: Cried Bart. Bart was hoisted up. Tipped over. (in unison, Bart was tipped to his side and his coal poured out onto the coal bunker) And brought back down again. After Bart was lowered back onto the ground, The manager was very cross.
 * Chalmers: SIMP-SON! You have caused a great deal of melee!
 * Alec: He said.
 * Chalmers: Vince McMahon's going to hear about this.
 * Alec: That night, Vince McMahon spoke severely to Bart.
 * Vince: Bart, you've SEVERELY disappointed me!
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: You know the rules: It's majorly dangerous for engines to go on the tipper's loading ramp!
 * Bart: Hey, it wasn't my fault!
 * Alec: Bart complained.
 * Bart: It was those anti-diesels who put cars in front of me and made me a middle engine!
 * Vince: None the less. You'll shunt cars in the yard until I've gotten to the bottom of this ordeal.
 * Eddy: How pathetic!
 * Alec: Said Eddy thinking no one could hear him.
 * Eddy: I could care take of those diesels with my buffers bent and my boiler busted! Piece of cake!
 * Vince: In that case, I instruct you to do Bart's run at the smelter for him.
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Eddy: *sighing groan* Oh great...
 * Alec: Said Eddy. The next day, Eddy arrived at the smelter. He was determined not to be tricked by Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda.
 * Anti-Cosmo: Hello, Mr. McRich.
 * Alec: Oozed Anti-Cosmo.
 * Anti-Cosmo: Come to a place from those with professionalism?
 * Eddy: Just hurry up with my cars and don't get in my way!
 * Alec: Huffed Eddy importantly.
 * Anti-Wanda: Whatever you says!
 * Alec: Anti-Wanda chuffed greasily. Eddy proudly chuffed up to his freight cars. He was certain he had fooled Anti-Cosmo and Anti-Wanda, but he was wrong. (Anti-Cosmo shunts cars in front of him)
 * Anti-Cosmo: Oh! It appears you're in the middle.
 * Alec: Chortled Anti-Cosmo.
 * Anti-Wanda: Just like the Simpson choo-choo! *goofy chuckle*
 * Alec: Jeered Anti-Wanda.
 * Eddy: I ain't like Brat!
 * Alec: Huffed Eddy.
 * Eddy: And I ain't a middle engine either! Forget it! I ain't moving!!!
 * Alec: And he didn't.
 * Alec: When Vince McMahon heard the news. He sent Bart to fetch Eddy. This made Bart happy.
 * Bart(as he buffered up to the front cars): Lose a bet with cars, eh, Skipper?
 * Eddy: Shut up and go away!
 * Alec: Snapped Eddy. And Bart took Eddy along with all the cars to the docks.
 * Chalmers: SIMP-SON! Why, you're right on time
 * Alec: Said the manager.
 * Chalmers: But what's that big yellow engine doing there in the middle?
 * Bart: Oh, just...learning.
 * Alec: Bart replied.
 * Chalmers: Learning? What the heck could he be learning?!
 * Bart: Learning how to let engines make him a middle engine! (laughs)
 * Alec: Bart laughed. Eddy covered himself with steam hoping no one would recognize him. But it was no good. There is only one big yellow engine on the Island and everyone knows his name's Eddy.

Trivia

 * Superintendent Chalmers makes his only appearance as the Coaling Plant Manager in this episode.

Quotes

 * Alec: Timmy was excited. Vince McMahon had sent him to pick up a special to deliver to Drydaw Airfield.
 * Bart: Hey, what'cha got there, Timmy?
 * Alec: Tooted Bart.
 * Timmy: A balloon!
 * Alec: Replied Timmy.
 * Bart: Please tell me there's someone having a party!?
 * Alec: Said Bart excitedly.
 * Timmy: Sorry, dude
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: This is a WAAAYY different balloon.

Quote 2

 * Eddy: What's that stupid thing?
 * Alec: Huffed Eddy.
 * Timmy: A hot air balloon.
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: It'll bring tourists up and around to see the island!
 * Eddy: That's a waste! We're the ones that bring pigeons around the island!
 * Alec: Wheeshed Eddy jealously. Then, as if by magic, the balloon rose silently into the sky.
 * Eddy: Enjoy it while you can, Tim.
 * Alec: Wheeshed Eddy.
 * Eddy: That thing'll steal our passengers and then...we're gonzo!
 * Alec: This made Timmy worry. Suddenly, he wasn't so excited about the hot air balloon.

Quote 3

 * Timmy: Oh, man-! If the balloon gets more passengers than us,
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Us, engines will be totally useless!
 * Eddy: What'd I tell ya?!
 * Alec: Huffed Eddy.
 * Eddy: Pigeons belong in trains, not stupid balloons!
 * Alec: Then, something big and round and red drifted straight towards them.
 * Voice: We're out of hot air!
 * Alec: Shouted a voice!
 * Eddy: Aaaaaahhh!!!
 * Alec: Cried Eddy.
 * Eddy: What's going on!?
 * Alec: Crash, bang, wallop went the balloon and landed right on top of Eddy. He was so scared, he let out a huge burst of steam. Which blew the balloon up again. The balloon rose into the air once more.
 * Nazz: Awesome, Eddy!
 * Alec: Said Nazz.
 * Nazz: Your hot air, like, totally worked!
 * Timmy: Oh, crud, Eddy!
 * Alec: Cried Timmy.
 * Timmy: See what you did?! You saved the balloon!
 * Eddy: I didn't mean to! Honest!
 * Alec: Cried Eddy.
 * Eddy: We're done for now!

Quote 4

 * Eddy: Hot air over rails?! Yeah, right...
 * Alec: Eddy arrived back at the station. There were lots of people on the platform. Vince McMahon was waiting.
 * Vince: Good job, Eddy! I'm proud of you!
 * Eddy: For what?! Now that balloon'll steal my pigeons!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon laughed.
 * Vince: Don't count your chickens yet, Eddy.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: They'll want to ride in the balloon around the island, but will also want a ride back home in a train!
 * Alec: Eddy was delighted.
 * Eddy (in unison): Sweet!

Quotes

 * Vince: A big freeze is on its way tonight.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: Eddy, Bart, I need the two of you to deliver coal to all the stations.
 * Bart: No problemo!
 * Eddy (sarcastically in unison): Boy, ain't I lucky?!
 * Alec: They said and Vince McMahon drove away.
 * Timmy: Don't stay out too late.
 * Alec: Teased Timmy.
 * Timmy: Jack Frost promises to get anyone who stays out past midnight.
 * Bart: Jack Frost'll get us?! Good one, Tim.
 * Alec: Said Bart.
 * Eddy: What Brat said!
 * Alec: Sniffed Eddy.
 * Eddy: Jack Frost is just a stupid made-up character!
 * Timmy: That's what they want you to think.
 * Alec: Teased Timmy.
 * Timmy: He's white and has spiky sideburns. Cosmo and Wanda say so.
 * Eddy: Like heck that's true!
 * Alec: Said Eddy. Eddy knew Jack Frost wasn't scary. But Bart was suddenly not so sure.

Quotes

 * Alec: Vince McMahon's engines are proud of how useful they are. It makes them feel important. But none of them feels more important than Homer.
 * (Mr. Krabs rolls up)
 * Homer: Watch it, will ya?! You're gonna ruin my paint!
 * Mr. Krabs: *hearty chuckle* That's all?!
 * Alec: Teased Mr. Krabs.
 * Mr. Krabs: You should pull freight cars sometime, Matey and then talk to me about filth.
 * Homer: I don't pull cars.
 * Alec: Sniffed Homer.
 * Homer: It isn't, as Lisa would say, "Dignified".
 * Bart: Stringy fries?
 * Alec: Puzzled Bart.
 * Bart: What the heck's that?!
 * Homer: Mmmm...stringy fries. (drools) Anyway, boy. It means-
 * Mr. Krabs: That someone's too big a captain in their own little world! (laughs heartily)
 * Alec: Teased Mr. Krabs.
 * Homer: D'oh!
 * Alec: Said Homer and he puffed away. That evening, fog covered the Island of Sodor. Everything slowed down and soon the docks were packed with waiting freight cars. This caused confusion and delay. Vince McMahon came to the sheds. He was in a great hurry.
 * Vince: Ed, Timmy and Bart,
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: I need you all at the docks right away.
 * Ed: Can do, Mr. McMuffin!
 * Timmy (in unison): You got it, dude!
 * Bart (in unison): No problem, man!
 * (they all exit the scene)
 * Alec: Then Vince McMahon turned to the big white and blue engine.
 * Vince: Homer, I need you as well.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: I need a big engine to take the freight cars where they won't get in the way.
 * Homer: *groan* Freight cars?!
 * Alec: Moaned Homer.
 * Homer: Do I really have to?!
 * Vince: Yes. No ifs, ands or buts.
 * Alec: Homer could not believe what he had heard. Homer wasn't happy to be pulling freight cars. he waited impatiently while they were shunted into place.
 * Homer: C'mon! Move it!
 * Alec: Chuffed Homer crossly.
 * Timmy: Yeesh, Homeboy. What's got you in such a rush?
 * Alec: Asked Timmy.
 * Homer: Since I'm the one pulling freight cars, then I'm gonna show ol' Krabs the way someone like me pulls freight cars!
 * Krabs: Oh, no no no, no, Lad! Ye don't want to be too big a captain in your own little world!
 * Alec: But Homer ignored Mr. Krabs. The next morning, Homer raced along with his heavy load.
 * Homer: *panting* So...tired. *is suddenly refreshed* Hey! I got my second wind! D'oh! Another wall! *refreshed again* Woo-hoo! Third wind!
 * Alec: He puffed. But the signal man had accidentally left the points switched to the branch line. Homer rattled through the junction.
 * Homer: What the-?! Am I going the right way?!

Quote 2

 * Homer: PFFT! Signs. Why would I need to go slow?! I'm an express train all the way!!!!
 * Alec: And he went even faster. The branch line couldn't take his weight and the rails buckled.
 * Homer: *screams* Save me, Jebus!
 * Alec: Homer cried as he slid off the tracks...and into a field.
 * Homer: *nervously trembles as he crashes through a pile of dirt, then screamed when he ran through a stack of tires. Then trembled nervously again and screamed when he crashed through the barn.*
 * Alec: No one was hurt, but poor Homer felt very...undignified.
 * Homer: *groan* What's McMahon gonna tell me?!
 * Alec: He groaned. He found out soon enough.
 * Vince: So, Homer.
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You wanted to show Eugene the way an engine like you pulls freight cars? Well, you did. You've shown him how foolish someone like you has to be to ignore 'Go Slow' signs while doing so.
 * Homer: Sorry I blew it, Mr. McMahon.
 * Alec: Said Homer and he let off a sad wheesh of steam. Homer was soon repaired and back at the docks ready for work. But he was very unhappy with himself.
 * Timmy: Hey, Homeboy, don't sweat it.
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Even the biggest and strongest of engines make mistakes.
 * Eddy: What else is new? Krabs wanted me to tell ya he's sorry for teasing ya.
 * Alec: Puffed Eddy.
 * Homer: *chuckles* That's ok. I'm just sorry for being too big a captain in my own little world.
 * Alec: Chuffed Homer. And all the engines gave a jolly toot. (in unison, Eddy said "whatever" as he whistled with Timmy) Even Homer.
 * Homer: *whistles*

Quotes

 * Alec: Washdowns are important to Bart. But Vince McMahon had bad news.
 * Vince: Due to a water shortage, I'm afraid washdowns are now limited to one a day for each engine. And you'll earn a washdown when you've done a good day's work.
 * Alec: He added and left. Bart was upset.
 * Bart: I can't look dirty!
 * Alec: He complained.
 * Bart: That cute new engine won't like me when I'm dirty! Speed it up, Homeboy!
 * Homer: Relax, boy.
 * Alec: Homer sniffed.
 * Homer: You'll get your turn.
 * Eddy: Yeah! After me that is!
 * Alec: Teased Eddy.
 * Bart: Ah, forget it!
 * Alec: Wheeshed Bart. And he chuffed away.

Quote 2

 * Bart: Ok, starting now, I ain't doing any work that'll filth me up!
 * Alec: Tails the Helicopter was at Callagn Station picking up medical supplies.
 * Tails: Hi, Bart!
 * Alec: He called. And he took off blowing cinders and ashes everywhere.
 * Bart: Come on, man! Really?!
 * Alec: Cried Bart.
 * Bart: I never thought I'd say this, but I need a bath!
 * Kevin: Chill, amigo. When we've done a good day's work you will.
 * Alec: Reminded Kevin.
 * Bart: I want a job that won't get me twice as filthy!
 * Alec: Bart huffed.
 * Kevin: Hey, check it out! Those sugar cars for the chocolate factory.
 * Alec: Kevin said.
 * Kevin: We'll take those.
 * Bart: Ah, sweet, sweet sugar.
 * Alec: Said Bart
 * Bart: There's no way I'll get dirty from that.
 * Alec: Bart was pleased. Bart didn't know that earlier a leaky freight car had spilled oil on the track. When he approached the chocolate factory, Kevin applied the breaks.
 * Kevin (in unison): Oh man!
 * Alec: But Bart's wheels just skidded on the oily rails.
 * Bart: (Screams) Help!
 * Alec: Tooted Bart.
 * (Bart crashes through the chocolate factory.)
 * (Then as Bart continued through, plastic frames flipped as chocolate dust shot out.)
 * (Bart comes out the other side)
 * Bart: Hey! This is delicious! I completely forgot why I wanted to stay clean.
 * Alec: He was covered from funnel to firebox in sticky, gooey chocolate. Back at the sheds, everyone thought it was very funny.
 * Timmy: I could just eat you up!
 * Alec: Timmy said.
 * Eddy: A Chocolate Bart!
 * Alec: Teased Eddy.
 * Ed: Lucky dog in gravy!
 * Alec: Chipped in Ed.
 * Homer: Aw, why does Bart get all the luck?!
 * Alec: Said Homer pompously.
 * Vince (voice only): ENOUGH ALREADY!
 * Alec: Said a stern-sounding voice. It was Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You've had a day of determination, haven't you, Bart?
 * Alec: He said.
 * Bart: Yeah, man.
 * Alec: Replied Bart from beneath the chocolate.
 * Vince: But you should be proud. You've proven a hard day's work deserves an easy night's shower! So,
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: You'll be getting a special washdown!
 * Bart (un-amused): Oh, great.
 * Vince: But it also means a new paint job!
 * Alec: Bart just beamed.
 * Bart (in unison): All right!

Quotes

 * Alec: Vince McMahon had come to inspect his quarry engines. He found that Buttercup and Snap were in fine working order.
 * Vince: Bloo, I'm sorry to report,
 * Alec: Vince McMahon said.
 * Vince: You've banged your buffers enough to bend them out of shape. I'll need for you to report to the steamworks for a new pair. Meanwhile, Buttercup, you'll have to work the quarry as you normally would with only Snap until Bloo comes back.
 * Buttercup: Roger, boss!
 * Alec: Replied Buttercup. And Vince McMahon drove away. Bloo was happy.
 * Bloo: Woo-hoo! New buffers AND a day without work!
 * Alec: He gloated to Snap.
 * Snap: Hold your horses! I should get a new pair too!
 * Alec: Snap complained.
 * Snap: We always do everything together! It's only fair!
 * Bloo: Meh, your buffers look fine to me. I don't see what your problem is.
 * Alec: Bloo sniffed.
 * Snap: Only reason you be getting new buffers is you're the more clumsy one!
 * Alec: Snorted Snap enviously.
 * Bloo: What?! Clumsy?! Don't be ridiculous!
 * Snap: Well ya ARE clumsy!
 * Bloo: Na-uh!
 * Snap: Ya-huh!
 * Bloo: Na-uh!
 * Snap: Ya-huh!
 * Buttercup: Will you guys SHUT UP?!!!!
 * Alec: Buttercup scolded.
 * Buttercup: Let's go, Snap. Our work's not gonna do itself!
 * Alec: Bloo couldn't wait to get new buffers.

Quote 2

 * Snap: Just because I ain't got new buffers,
 * Alec: He said.
 * Snap: Doesn't mean I can't biff you rascally cars!
 * Buttercup: Snap! Look out!!!
 * Alec: Buttercup cried. But it was too late.
 * (Snap runs through the buffers and into a coal pit)
 * Alec: Bloo puffed into the quarry with his shiny new buffers just in time to hear.
 * Snap: Great gumballs! Look at my buffers!
 * Alec: Cried Snap.
 * Bloo: Sorry. Too busy looking at MY NEW buffers.
 * Alec: Said Bloo. When Vince McMahon arrived and saw Snap's broken buffers, he was not happy.
 * Vince: Snap, Your behavior today makes me sick!!!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon said.
 * Vince: What do you have to say for yourself?
 * Snap: Yeah. I know, boss. I'm sorry, boss.
 * Vince: Before your new buffers are in order,
 * Alec: Vince McMahon continued.
 * Vince: You are going to think over what it means to be a responsible and reliable engine.

Quotes

 * Alec: Winter on the Island of Sodor can be windy and cold. When the cold wind blows, the engines can't wait to get back to the snug warmth of Tidmouth Sheds.
 * Johnny: Boy, I'm freezing, Plank! That's the last time I take a dare from you. Still, I made a good snowman. So there!
 * Alec: But suddenly, Nick applied the brakes. He could see a farmer standing knee-deep in snow. He was waving a red flag.
 * Zuckerman: My phone lines are down. All the roads are blocked and my sheep have gone off lambing. They're cut off by the snow!
 * Johnny: Gloomy Gus is right, Plank. He needs our help.
 * Alec: Johnny chuffed.
 * Zuckerman: I need a vet as quickly as possible.
 * Nick: No worries, man. I'll drive Johnny here to the next signal box.
 * Alec: Said Nick.
 * Nick: I'll phone the vet dude from there.

Quote 2

 * Alec: Vince McMahon and the vet were waiting for Johnny as he arrived.
 * Johnny: The Farmer's lambs are stranded! They're freezing their heinies off on the hillside! They need rescuing!
 * Vince: And we WILL rescue them.
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I'll send Spongebob immediately. This is a job for an engine with a snowplow!
 * Alec: Johnny knew Spongebob was the right engine for the job. He was very powerful.
 * Johnny: Hurry!
 * Alec: Johnny called anxiously as Spongebob chuffed out of the station.
 * (scene fades to Spongebob panting and straining as he made he was through the snow.)
 * Alec: But so much snow had fallen, the tracks ahead were blocked.
 * Sandy: Ah, shoot! We can't go on!
 * Alec: Said Sandy grimly
 * Sandy: We'll have to go back. Those poor, poor critters...
 * Spongebob: *sniffles as his eyes filled with tears*
 * (In unison, Spongebob reverses and the scene fades to the station where Johnny was waiting.)
 * (Spongebob blows his whistle as he parked back to where he was.)
 * Alec: Johnny was surprised to see Spongebob return to the station.
 * Spongebob (crying): I tried, Johnny! I really did try!
 * Alec: Puffed Spongebob.
 * Spongebob: But the weather's getting worse!
 * Sandy: Even Spongebob's snowplow can't penetrate its way through the snow.
 * Alec: Said Sandy. Then Johnny had an idea.
 * Johnny: Hey! Mine and Plank's old branchline runs through out there. Remember, Mr. McMahon?
 * Vince: I'm sorry, Johnny. That's way too dangerous.
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: It'd never hold out Spongebob's weight.
 * Johnny: I bet it could hold out my weight!
 * Alec: Said Johnny.
 * Johnny: And Plank and I know everything about that line.
 * Alec: He added.
 * Johnny: It's the only chance those lambs have!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon agreed, but he told Johnny to be very careful.

Quote 3

 * Alec: The farmer was waiting. It was very cold. Suddenly, a ghostly glowing eye showed through the snowstorm. It was Johnny's headlamp.
 * (Johnny's bell rings)
 * Zuckerman: Good job, Johnny!
 * Alec: Cried the farmer.
 * Zuckerman: Only a brave engine could have made it this far!
 * Alec: The vet and the farmer went to find the lambs. They soon returned.
 * Purple Doctorfish: Well, Mr. 2x4, it appears the lambs are safe and sound.
 * Alec: Said the vet.
 * Purple Doctorfish: But now they'll need a warm place so's not to catch hypothermia.
 * Alec: Johnny smiled
 * Johnny: No problem, doc! Plank can provide plenty of warmth! Right, buddy?
 * Alec: Johnny stayed for several days just to make sure the lambs were all right. The farmer was very grateful.
 * Zuckerman: Thanks, Johnny.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Zuckerman: I don't know what we would have done without you!
 * Johnny: Naw, I should thank you!
 * Alec: Said Johnny.
 * Johnny: I'm always up for helping a friend in need!

Trivia

 * Homer Zuckerman (from the 1973 film, Charlotte's Web) makes his only appearance in the series as Farmer McColl in this episode along with Purple Doctorfish (from Spongebob Squarepants) as the Vet.
 * Originally, Farmer Pickles from Bob the Builder was going to play Farmer McColl, but Homer Zuckerman BEST fits the role.

Quotes

 * Alec: But the next day, Vince McMahon didn't choose Homer. And he didn't choose Eddy. He chose Timmy.
 * Vince: And I expect Cosmo and Wanda to be well-cleaned and presentable for our special guest.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Timmy: You have my solid word.
 * Alec: Timmy said. He felt very important indeed.
 * Timmy: One side, Bart. Important engine coming through!
 * Bart: No fair! I've been waiting for like ever! My passengers always complain when I'm dirty.
 * Timmy: And McMahon wants a well-cleaned and presentable engine; that's me! So back of the line!
 * Bart: I ain't got time to wait!
 * Alec: Grumped Bart.
 * Bart: I promised to be a guarantee-whatsit.
 * Alec: And he chuffed away.

Trivia

 * This marks Jerry Mouse's (from "Tom & Jerry") only appearance as the mouse in the series.

Quotes

 * Alec: Homer is a very proud steam engine. He's the fastest engine on the Island of Sodor. He loves speeding along his line with the wind blowing across his funnel.
 * Marge: Homer, I'm impressed! You've beaten your old record again!
 * Alec: Said Marge.
 * Homer: Woo-hoo! I'm faster than all you suckers!
 * Alec: Boasted Homer. But not all the engines were impressed.
 * Eddy: Big deal. I could beat you at speeding and any other record!
 * Alec: Said Eddy smugly.
 * Timmy: Hey, it ain't about speed. It's about being dependable and useful.
 * Alec: Said Timmy.
 * Homer: You slowpokes wouldn't understand.
 * Alec: Snorted Homer.
 * Homer: You'll never outrun me!
 * Alec: Vince McMahon arrived with news of a special for Timmy.
 * Vince: Timmy, I want for you to collect the jet engine and drop it off at the airfield.
 * Bart: A jet engine? What the heck's that?
 * Alec: Asked Bart.
 * Vince: A jet engine is a super-fast engine that shoots forward by blowing hot air out of its back.
 * Alec; Vince McMahon explained
 * Timmy: Wow. It's like when you blow up a balloon and let it go.
 * Alec: Added Timmy.
 * Timmy: It DOES sound super fast.

Quote 2

 * Fowl: Oh my stars!!!
 * Alec: Said Winifred. Before she could say anything else, the jet engine was rocketing Timmy up the track.
 * Timmy: EEYAAAAAAHH!!!!
 * Alec: Said Timmy. Bubbles tried to put on the brakes, but Timmy couldn't stop.
 * Timmy: Woooo-hoooo!!!!
 * Alec: The stationmaster called ahead.
 * Signal Man: Clear the lines! It's a runaway train!
 * Alec: Signals were changed. And points were switched. Timmy had never been so excited. Timmy flew by Eddy.
 * Eddy: Ah! Twerper?!
 * Alec: And rocketed past Ed.
 * Ed: Who's there?!
 * Alec: And raced by Bart.
 * Bart: Huh?! What the-?!
 * Alec: They were amazed. Milhouse was excited when he saw Timmy flying down the track.
 * Milhouse: Hey, Timmy. Wanna race?!
 * Alec: Beeped Milhouse.
 * (Timmy flies past him)
 * Milhouse: Gah! Uh, m-maybe some other time.
 * Alec: No one had ever seen an engine go so fast. Homer had no idea that Timmy was racing along the mainline.
 * Homer: I am the fastest! I am invincible!
 * Alec: Homer said proudly.
 * Timmy: Hi, Homeboy! Later, Homeboy!
 * Homer: What the-!?
 * Alec: Homer could not believe what he had seen. At last, the jet engine ran out of fuel. And Timmy was back under his own power. He steamed gently back into Knapford Station.
 * Timmy: *pants* Hey, Homeboy. Sorry to have outran ya back there.
 * Alec: Teased Timmy.
 * Homer: What do you mean outran me? I didn't even see ya.
 * Alec: Homer huffed.
 * Ed: He was too fast for you, Homie.
 * Alec: Said Ed.
 * Timmy: Guess they should call ME the fastest on Sodor from now on.
 * Alec: Puffed Timmy. Bart felt a little sorry for Homer.
 * Bart: Hey, it ain't my dad's fault he can't outrun a jet engine. He's the fastest steam engine there is!
 * Eddy: As long as he runs on hot air! (laughs)
 * Alec: Whistled Eddy. And Homer wheeshed away.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Homer: That Sockheaded Edd's too old for any kind of train work.
 * Alec: Homer sniffed.
 * Homer: Let's demand he gets resigned!
 * Bart: Why would Double-D need a re-design?
 * Alec: Bart said.
 * Timmy: *groan* No, Bart.
 * Alec: Timmy said.
 * Timmy: Resigned. You know, retired. Put out of a job.
 * Homer: And he's only getting older by the minute!
 * Alec: Homer said. And the other big engines agreed with him.
 * Ed: He is? What a pity.
 * Eddy: Yeah! Sockhead won't even push me as hard up the hills soon enough anyway! Why bother waiting?!
 * Alec: But Bart was very upset. Later, Kevin asked him why he looked so glum. Bart told him about Edd.
 * Bart: It's my dad and his two Ed friends! They've been talking bad about Double-D and saying he should retire!
 * Alec: Kevin saw Vince McMahon and told him what Bart had said.
 * Vince: I'm very glad you informed me of this, Kevin. I'll get to this matter straight away!
 * Alec: Said Vince McMahon. Vince McMahon had a plan.
 * Vince: The new loop line has just been finished.
 * Alec: He said to Edd.
 * Vince: I want for you to show Ash how to run it.
 * Edd: But, Mr. McMahon. The cars-!
 * Vince: It's all right, Edd. Spongebob will take care of the cars in your place.
 * Alec: Vince McMahon replied. When the other big engines heard Spongebob was going to help them they were pleased.
 * Ed: He is so mighty!
 * Alec: Said Ed.
 * Homer: Yeah. But not so much as me.
 * Alec: Said Homer pompously.
 * Homer: I can pull any train single-handed!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Homer saw the guard.
 * Homer: Aw, no you don't! I ain't making any stops today!
 * Alec: He said crossly. And he buffered up to Spongebob. Homer tried to set off again, but his wheels spun and spun.
 * Marge: Oh, dear. We'll never get to the station at this rate.
 * Alec: Said Marge.
 * Marge: Time to call in Eddward!
 * Alec: Homer was cross.

Quote 3

 * Max: (laughs) Look, everyone!
 * Alec: Laughed Max.
 * Max: This back engine must feel proud of himself for being so strong! (laughs)
 * Alec: Homer was embarrassed. Vince McMahon spoke severely to Homer.
 * Vince: I hope you've learned something today, Homer. I heard about you saying Edd should retire, but today he's shown you otherwise!
 * Alec: Homer felt very ashamed. The next day, Homer spoke to Edd.
 * Homer: Thanks for lending me a wheel, Edd. Can you ever forgive me?
 * Edd: You're welcome. And I already have. Good day, Homer.
 * Alec: Edd chuffed happily. Vince McMahon's plan had worked. There was no more talk about Edd retiring.

Quote 1

 * Alec: Jimmy, Colin and Mac chugged cheerfully through the Sodor Countryside. The engines were going to help Willie with an important job at the Incline Railway.

Quote 2

 * Alec: Jimmy hoped Willie would stay out of trouble today. But he was already in too much of a hurry.
 * Willie: Och, Willie's got better things to do. So gather your cars and speed it up, wee ones!
 * Alec: And off he steamed.
 * Colin: What a bossy lad he is.
 * Alec: Chuffed Colin.
 * Mac: He has no right to order us around!
 * Alec: Huffed Mac. They didn't like Willie telling them what to do.
 * Jimmy: Ah, no worries, guys. The sooner we're finished, the sooner he'll be back at the bustle of the junction.
 * Alec: Willie wanted everyone to work harder.
 * Willie: Och, none of you are helpin' Willie!
 * Alec: He grumbled.
 * Willie: You're all too slow like wee turtles!
 * Jimmy: Hey! WE'RE only working like proper engines!
 * Alec: Jimmy huffed crossly.
 * Jimmy: We always heed the rules and regulations.
 * Colin: No more can 4 slate cars at a time be sent up.
 * Alec: Chuffed Colin.
 * Willie: Ah, ya never work as fast as Willie!
 * Alec: Said Willie impatiently. Later that day, Willie was working the incline.
 * Willie: Watch how fast Willie can work.
 * Alec: Willie called as he hastily biffed one slate car into another. And then another. Soon, Willie had his four slate cars.
 * Wilie: And THAT'S how Willie shunts.
 * Alec: He boasted to Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: I wouldn't have done that,
 * Alec: Warned Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: Slate cars hate when you push them around like that.
 * Willie: Ah, nothin' worries Willie. Not even wee slate cars!
 * Alec: He cried. The three little engines could see Willie was not going to listen. They carefully chuffed away from the incline with their freight cars full of slate. Willie was so impatient he became ever more careless.
 * Willie: Ah, what does the Neutron diesel know? Willie'll show him and those lazy excuses for steam engines!
 * Alec: He boasted to his driver.
 * Shrek: Don't do anything stupid!
 * Alec: Cautioned Shrek.
 * Shrek: Or you're playin' with melee!
 * Alec: And he got it. Willie didn't notice the chain was tangled in the coupling of the slate car in front of him. Suddenly, he was being pulled up the track by the empty slate cars.
 * Willie: Och! Sweet haggis!
 * Alec: He cried.
 * Willie: Untangle me chain!
 * Alec: Shrek jumped clear. Jimmy returned to see Willie being pulled up the incline.
 * Jimmy: I did warn him.
 * Alec: Said Jimmy.
 * Cindy: He gets into worse situations than you!
 * Alec: Cindy said. The chain pulling Willie's slate cars couldn't hold the weight. It suddenly snapped. Willie plummeted down the incline.
 * Willie: Aaaaah!!! IS THIS THE END OF WILLIE?!!!
 * Alec: He yelled.
 * (Willie runs through a bush and lands in a muddy pool)
 * Willie: (gurgling)
 * Alec: He said.


 * Willie: (coughs) Och! me paint and boiler!!!
 * Alec: Willie felt foolish. And very wet. When Vince McMahon arrived, he spoke severely to Willie.
 * Vince: You were incredibly irresponsible and foolish today!!!
 * Alec: He said.
 * Vince: You were too impatient thinking only about yourself that you made things worse. And you owe these three engines an apology.
 * Willie: Willie's sorry.
 * Alec: Willie said to Jimmy, Colin and Mac.
 * Vince: The minute you come back from repairs,
 * Alec: Vince McMahon said.
 * Vince: You'll work here until you know what it MEANS to be patient and careful.
 * Willie: Aye, yes, sir.
 * Alec: Said Willie
 * (episode ends)

Quotes

 * Alec: One day, Jimmy returned late to the quarry. Vince McMahon was cross.
 * Cindy: Don't be so mad at ME, McMahon.
 * Alec: Cindy said.
 * Cindy: Nerdtron here just HAD to go and help his friends. He would've complained if I didn't let him.
 * Vince: Jimmy, I understand you like helping Mac and Colin as much as the next engine, but their line's in bad shape. It keeps you too busy there with them to do your own work here at the quarry. I'll need to shut it down.
 * Alec: Jimmy was upset.
 * Jimmy: But what'll they do then?!
 * Alec: Jimmy asked.
 * Vince: They'll come work with you here at the quarry.
 * Alec: He had made up his mind. There was nothing Jimmy could do.

Quote 2

 * Agnes: Are you puffers kidding me?! This line's always gonna be a dump!
 * Alec: She sniffed. Mac was upset.
 * Mac: Can't believe I'm saying this,
 * Alec: He said.
 * Mac: But what if she's right?! What if the line's never fixed in two weeks?!
 * Jimmy: We can't give up this soon.
 * Alec: Said Jimmy. The engines worked harder than ever. And time was running out. The next day, Jimmy had a very clever idea.
 * Jimmy: Oh darn, we just don't have the right truck to help us.
 * Alec: Jimmy sighed. Agnes stopped.
 * Agnes: Don't think I'll help you just 'cuz I heard you say that. Besides, I'm a quarry truck!
 * Jimmy: Oh, that's too bad. I was hoping a special kind of truck would aid us.
 * Alec: Jimmy teased.
 * Agnes: Special?! I AM that special kind of truck!
 * Alec: Protested Agnes.
 * Jimmy: This truck requires hauling.
 * Alec: Said Jimmy.
 * Agnes: I'm a hauler!
 * Alec: Said Agnes.
 * Jimmy: And towing mighty branches of mass!
 * Alec: Added Jimmy.
 * Agnes: I can do that! My dumper might be brittle, but my engine isn't!
 * Jimmy: So you'll do the job?!
 * Alec: Said Jimmy.
 * Agnes: What do you think?! You got yourself a truck!
 * Alec: Said Agnes proudly.

Trivia

 * This is the Third time the song, Go, Jimmy, Jimmy is heard.

Quote 1

 * Carl: I wish they'd let me run on the tracks.
 * Alec: Chuffed Carl.
 * Carl: But they say it's dangerous unless I have a whistle.
 * Willie: Aye, ya aren't a real engine without a whistle.
 * Alec: Willie boasted. And just to prove it, he let off a big blast. (in unison, Willie blows hard on his whistle) But the rest of the engines just ignored him. Willie chuffed away in a big huff. He was cross.
 * Willie: Och, they're just jealous of Willie's whistle!

Quote 2

 * Alec: Soon Willie approached a level crossing where Agnes the Quarry Truck waited with a farmer's prized bull. This time, WIllie whistled as loud and as long as he could. (in unison, Willie blew his whistle loud and long)
 * Tauros: *MOOOOOO!!!*
 * Alec: Said the bull.
 * Agnes: Stop blowing that darn whistle of yours, Willie!
 * Alec: Agnes called. WIllie carried on cheerfully down the track. But he hadn't noticed his whistle had come loose. Then Willie saw Martin plowing a field.
 * Willie: That lad'll git the loudest and longest whistle yit!
 * Alec: He chortled to himself. And he blew so hard, his whistle shot off like a mighty rocket and landed out of sight. Everyone searched for Willie's whistle, but it was nowhere to be seen.
 * Shrek: Great! We're stranded!
 * Alec: Said Shrek.
 * Shrek: And we can't go anywhere without a whistle. Railway rules-!
 * Professor Williams: Slow down, cowboy! I feel inspiration. Leave everything to me.
 * Alec: The headmaster said. For the rest of the day, Willie didn't make a sound. But the headmaster's organ did. As Willie delivered his freight cars, the headmaster tooted the organ at every crossing and every stop. Although Willie didn't think so. Soon, Willie finished delivering the last of his freight cars.
 * (Willie chugs around the mountain as Professor Williams played and sung "Breathe in the Sunshine")
 * Alec: Willie steamed quietly back to the junction as the headmaster played the organ.
 * Jimmy: Hey!
 * Alec: Jimmy teased.
 * Jimmy: Willie's a music-producing engine!
 * Colin: What's say we join in?
 * Alec: Said Colin.
 * Mac: (blows his whistle)
 * Alec: Whistled Mac. But Carl who had a shiny new whistle felt sorry for Willie.
 * Carl: It's ok, Willie. I think it was pretty cool you made your deliveries without a whistle.
 * Alec: He said.
 * Willie: Aye, ye think so?
 * Alec: Willie said cheering up a bit.
 * Carl: You got it,
 * Alec: Said Carl.
 * Carl: Even if no one's a real engine without a whistle. (blows his new whistle)
 * Professor Williams: Or an organ, Sonny.
 * Alec: Chuckled the headmaster. And he tooted the organ. And all the engines tooted back. Except Willie who just grinned.
 * (episode ends)

Trivia

 * This is the Season 6 finale.
 * Professor Williams (from the Dexter's Laboratory episode, Just an Old Fashioned Lab Song) makes his only appearance in the series as the Headmaster in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Michael (Angelis): It was a splendid day on the Island of Sodor. Timmy was taking Cosmo and Wanda back to the yards. A new engine had arrived and he wanted to say 'hello'. The engine was beautiful with a gleaming brass dome.
 * Vince: Timmy, I want you to meet Fluttershy.
 * Timmy: Hi, Fluttershy.
 * Fluttershy (shyly): Oh...hi, T-Timmy. I-It's...very nice to meet you.
 * Vince: Fluttershy, collect your coaches. You and your driver must learn the line. And don't be shy, my engines are very friendly.
 * Fluttershy: Y-Yes, Mr. McMahon. (leaves station)
 * Michael: Timmy was impressed. Later, the only coaches Fluttershy and her driver, Jackie Evancho could find were Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Jackie: I guess these are your coaches.
 * Michael: She said.
 * Jackie: We better take them and be on our way.
 * Wanda: Uh, listen, you two we're not-
 * Cosmo: Shh! Quiet, baby. We're going for a ride!

Quote 2

 * Michael: Timmy saw Fluttershy puffing down the line pulling Cosmo and Wanda.
 * Fluttershy: Good Morning, Timmy. How are you feeling? *blows her whistle*
 * Michael: Fluttershy called. *scene cuts to Timmy* But Timmy was cross.
 * Timmy: Cosmo and Wanda are MY coaches, Flutter-thief!
 * Michael: he scolded.
 * Timmy: Give 'em back to me!
 * Michael: Fluttershy didn't hear Timmy and went on her way. Then Edd passed. Then Bart. When Fluttershy whistled 'hello' the engines didn't whistle back. Fluttershy couldn't understand why they were so unfriendly. Later, Vince McMahon spoke to Timmy.
 * Vince: Timmy, your next task is head to the docks to pick up a new set of coaches.
 * Timmy: What?! New coaches, but, Mr. Machon-!
 * Vince: If you're a really useful engine, you won't argue with your boss!
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon. Timmy didn't want new coaches. He wanted Cosmo and Wanda back. When Rudy saw Fluttershy return to the yards,he was surprised.
 * Rudy: Say, aren't those Timmy's coaches?
 * Fluttershy: *gasp* No wonder he looked so angry.
 * Michael: Exclaimed Fluttershy.
 * Fluttershy: I have to find him and apologize.
 * Timmy: New coaches...new coaches...I hate getting new coaches!
 * Michael: Chuffed Timmy.

Quote 3

 * Fluttershy:Oh, thank you, Mr. McMahon.
 * Michael: said Fluttershy.
 * Fluttershy: Timmy, I am truly sorry for stealing Cosmo and Wanda, I didn't know they where yours.
 * Timmy: And I'm sorry I got angry and called you a Flutter-thief.
 * Michael: replied Timmy.

Trivia

 * This is the first episode of Season 7.
 * Fluttershy and her driver, Jackie Evancho are introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): Suddenly, he felt a big bump.
 * Bart: Ay Caramba!
 * Michael: Bart cried.
 * Bart: What was that I just went over?!
 * Michael: The guard put out the warning flags while Kevin inspected the tracks.
 * Kevin: Yo, check it out. The earth's crumbling underneath the track.
 * Michael: He said.
 * Bart: Oh man! We gotta tell the boss this!
 * Michael: Decided Bart. Bart puffed back as fast as he could.
 * Bart: Dad! Dad! Kevin and I were just on Johnny's line! The tracks are all messed up!
 * Homer: PFFT! Yeah right.
 * Michael: Huffed Homer.
 * Homer: This is all a set-up for some prank, isn't it? Well I ain't fallin' for it this time! (leaves scene)
 * Bart: (moan) The one time Homer doesn't believe me when it's true!
 * Michael: Muttered Bart. Next he spoke to Vince McMahon.
 * Bart: McMahon! You gotta hear me out!
 * Vince: Bart! I'm trying to give Timmy an order. I don't have time for you right now. (to Timmy) Timmy, I want for you to pick up the farmer's prized bull. He's waiting at the farm on Johnny's branchline.
 * Timmy: You got it!
 * Bart: But those tracks'll knock an engine off!
 * Michael: Cried Bart.
 * Vince: They're absolutely safe and secure!
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Timmy: See ya, Bart! (puffs away)
 * Bart: Why doesn't anyone EVER listen to me?!

Quote 2

 * Timmy: *coughs* Oh no! Help!
 * Michael: Cried Timmy.
 * Timmy: We're stuck!
 * Michael: And they were. That night, Timmy still hadn't returned. Bart was worried.
 * Bart: Oh, man. We gotta do something. Timmy's probably in hot water!
 * Michael: Homer and Eddy took no notice.
 * Homer: Boy, you're talking crazy.
 * Michael: Huffed Homer.
 * Eddy: Open a window, Brat and get some air!
 * Michael: Said Eddy.
 * Bart: Kevin!?
 * Michael: Bart asked him.
 * Bart: Please tell me we can go look for Timmy?
 * Kevin: Yo, let's kick it.
 * Michael: Said Kevin.

Quote 3

 * Timmy: Oh, man, Bart! Are we glad you're here!
 * Michael: Timmy was very happy to see his friend.
 * Bart: Don't worry, dude. I'll get you outta there.
 * Michael: Said Bart. Bart puffed. And pulled. And pulled. And puffed. And finally, Timmy and Bubbles were free.
 * Timmy: Thanks, Bart. You saved me.
 * Bart: Glad to be of service.
 * Michael: Smiled Bart. It was dawn before the track was clear. Then, Bart and Timmy made their way back home.
 * Bart: Here Timmy is!
 * Michael: Whistled Bart.
 * Timmy: You shoulda seen it! Bart saved my buffers!
 * Tauros: (moooo)
 * Michael: Agreed the bull.
 * Vince: Bart, I owe you an apology.
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: From now on, we'll have to believe you when you say there IS an emergency.
 * Michael: Bart was pleased.
 * (episode ends)

Quotes

 * Timmy: Hi.
 * Michael (Brandon): Whistled Timmy.
 * Timmy: Where ya off to?
 * Jimmy: My driver, Sarah and I are going to the quarry.
 * Michael: Jimmy chuffed happily
 * Timmy: Watch out for Snap and Bloo.
 * Michael: Said Timmy.
 * Timmy: Those two are troublemakers.
 * Sarah: We'll see about that!
 * Jimmy: Yeah. I won't let big brutes push me around. (blows whistle and leaves)
 * Timmy (in unison): You don't know them like I do!

Quote 2

 * Buttercup: Hate to tell you this, rookie. But these little punk cars are in a scramble!
 * Michael: Said Buttercup.
 * Jimmy: We'll sort them out. Don't worry!
 * Michael: Snap and Bloo were delighted.
 * Bloo: This is gonna be fun!
 * Michael: whispered Bloo.
 * Snap: Yeah! The little buck-o won't even know what hit him!
 * Michael: Steamed Snap.

Quote 3

 * Michael: Jimmy and Sarah liked helping Buttercup, but they didn't like the way the friends were behaving one bit. Snap banged his cars hard. Some rocks fell onto the tracks.
 * Jimmy: Egads! You're roughhousing, mister!
 * Sarah: Jimmy's right! Do it right, ya klutz!
 * Michael: Snap didn't like being ordered about by a traction engine and his driver.
 * Snap: Hey! Butt out, Fluffy!

Trivia

 * Jimmy (Ed, Edd n Eddy) and his driver, Sarah are introduced to the series in this episode.
 * Sarah, like Jimmy, will also tell Snap and Bloo "Do it, right!"

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): He didn't see the broken rail until it was too late.
 * (In unison, Mac ran onto the broken rail.)
 * Michael: He dangled dangerously above the water.
 * (In unison, the rail dropped inwards as Mac dangled.)
 * Mac: *screams*
 * Michael: But Colin pulled him to safety. A few days later, Vince McMahon came to the sheds.
 * Vince: The old bridge was just repaired. However, the workmen's freight cars were left behind. Mac, I need you to retrieve them.
 * Mac (nervously): T-t-the bridge? O-o-ok, Mr. McMahon.
 * Michael: Chuffed Mac. He didn't want to go on the bridge again.

Quote 2

 * Michael: Mac was scared. He remembered what had happened before.
 * Wilt: It's alright, Mac!
 * Michael: Called Wilt.
 * Wilt: It's safe to cross now.
 * Michael: But Mac wouldn't cross the bridge. He and Wilt went home instead.

Quote 3

 * Michael: Finally, Vince McMahon came to see Mac.
 * Vince: Mac, I can't have you idling around the yard. So either shunt freight cars or cross the bridge!
 * Michael: He scolded.
 * Vince: My engines aren't lazy!
 * Mac: Yes, Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince: Sad Mac sadly.

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): Winifred had been watching.
 * Winifred: You should have watched where you were GOOOING, young man! *bawk*
 * Michael: Poor Edd. Vince McMahon came immediately.
 * Vince: We'll get you to the fitters' yard straight away. And I'll have to get Milhouse to pick up R5 instead of you.
 * Michael: Edd was sad. That night, a raging storm rolled in. The fitters worked through the night trying to mend Edd. The rain pelted down. Now Edd felt sad and very damp. Morning came and Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Edd: Please, Mr. McMahon.
 * Michael: Pleaded Edd.
 * Edd: Surely the fitters will have me fixed soon...?
 * Vince: They won't have you repaired in time. And R5 can't wait for you. I'm sorry, Edd. Milhouse is taking them to the concert.
 * Michael: Edd felt worse than ever.

Trivia

 * This episode marks R5's only appearance in the series as the band in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Timmy: What's the matter, Ed?
 * Michael (Brandon): Timmy asked.
 * Ed: My boil-thingy feels all sad inside.
 * Timmy: Maybe you haven't been taking on enough water lately. It's your fault it's sad!
 * Michael: Teased Timmy.
 * Ed: That's not funny, Timmy!
 * Michael: Hissed Ed.
 * Ed: One is a lonely number and that lonely number I am.
 * Michael: But Fluttershy could see Ed was leaving a puddle of water behind. She was worried. The next morning, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Timmy, Bart and Ed. I need you three to pick up some freight cars to drop off at the docks.
 * Timmy: Let's get shunting, guys!
 * Bart (in unison): No problem-o!
 * Michael: Cried Timmy and Bart. Ed watched the engines puff away. He didn't feel well.
 * Ed: A useful choo-choo never complains, but I forget why a useful choo-choo was complaining.
 * Michael: Ed muttered.

Quote 2

 * Michael: Then, Timmy and Bart overtook Ed.
 * Bart: Hey, Ed! Speed it up or you'll be late!
 * Michael: Bart tooted.
 * Ed: I'm slow like gravy.
 * Michael: Ed chuffed miserably
 * Timmy: You're just being a lazy idiot, Lumpy!
 * Michael: teased Timmy.

Quote 3

 * Michael: Meanwhile, Fluttershy was talking to Vince McMahon.
 * Fluttershy: I'm worried about Ed. That poor darling.
 * Vince: If I had to guess, I'd say his tubes are leaking.
 * Michael: Replied Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You best check it out.
 * Michael: By the time Ed reached the coaling plant, Timmy and Bart had already left.
 * Ed: Sidney, how many cars was I supposed to take?
 * Michael: Moaned Ed.
 * Ed: No cars for Ed, Sidney!!!!
 * Sid: Sorry, Ed, a job is a job!
 * Michael: Said Sid.

Quote 4

 * Michael: Just then, Fluttershy arrived.
 * Fluttershy: Oh, goodness, Ed! Are you alright?
 * Ed: I am stuck, Butter-pie!
 * Michael: Moaned Ed.
 * Ed: I think my wheels are asleep!
 * Michael: Sid uncoupled the heavy freight cars. Fluttershy changed tracks and then hooked up to Ed.
 * Ed: Thanks, Butter-pie!
 * Michael: Wheeshed Ed.
 * Fluttershy: You are very welcome.
 * Michael: Fluttershy and Ed puffed into the docks.
 * Vince: Great job, Fluttershy!
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Fluttershy: Thank you very much, sir.
 * Michael: Then he spoke to Ed.
 * Vince: Ed, you weren't in the best state, but you at least tried to pull the numerous cars.
 * Michael: Timmy and Bart felt ashamed.
 * Timmy: Oh my gosh, Ed. We're so sorry!
 * Michael: Said Timmy.
 * Bart: We thought you were faking!
 * Michael: Added Bart.
 * Vince: Since you were the ones responsible for Ed's long order of cars, you two will go and retrieve them at once!
 * Timmy: We're on it, boss.
 * Michael: Whispered Timmy. Soon, Ed was mended and back at work.
 * Fluttershy: You look much better now, Ed.
 * Michael: Said Fluttershy.
 * Ed: I forget what I was doing there. Was I at the planet of bacon men to have the marrow sucked from my bones?!
 * Michael: Fluttershy smiled.
 * Fluttershy: *laughs* Oh, you silly dear!
 * Michael: Poor Ed.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): One day, Bart puffed to the washdown.
 * Bart: My whistle won't unclog!
 * Michael: He tried to blow hard to clean it out, but instead blew mud all over Homer.
 * Homer: (screams) MY PAINT! Why, you little-!!!
 * Michael: Bart was trying not to laugh.
 * Eddy: Watch it, will ya?! I gotta pick up the mayor today.
 * Homer: (groans) Why does Eddy get the good job today?!
 * Eddy: Because I ain't the one who's a mud target on wheels!
 * Homer: (grumbles under his breath)
 * Michael: Eddy just laughed.

Quote 2

 * Michael: Vince McMahon came to the sheds.
 * Vince: Engines, I need a volunteer to pick up the Queen of Sodor.
 * Timmy: Who's that? And since when does Sodor have a queen?
 * Vince: She's a grimy old barge who's just arrived here.
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: And she is due for a trip to the workshop.
 * Michael: Just then, Eddy shunted into the sheds. This gave Homer an idea.
 * Homer: Ooh! Ooh! McMahon, does picking up the Queen of Sodor mean it's an important job?!
 * Vince: It is absolutely important. Now who is gonna volunteer?
 * Eddy: Did you say important?!
 * Michael: Exclaimed Eddy.
 * Eddy: Let me do it! I'm into easy!
 * Vince: Well, if you really want to. She's waiting over at the canal.
 * Eddy: Sweet! Remind me to thank you. Later!
 * Michael: Said Eddy. Homer was delighted, his plan was working. (in unison, Homer snickers)
 * Eddy: Keep it down, folks! There's plenty of me to go around! Now where's that queen?
 * Jackie: You lookin' for the Queen? She's right in front of you.
 * Michael: Jackie Khones the Yard Manager said. Eddy was furious.
 * Eddy: That?! That's the-?!! Homeboy had the nerve to fleece ME?! He wanted my paintjob to get shot! Well, we'll see who's laughing after I come back...spotless!

Trivia

 * Jackie Khones (from Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) makes his only appearance in the series as the Yard Manager in this episode.

Quotes

 * Mac: *exhausted exhale* We shunted every car in the quarry today!
 * Michael (Brandon): Wheeshed Mac.
 * Carl: Yeah, Mac. Like, I like feeling useful and all, but I think I'd rather be covered in bees *inhales* and I'm allergic.
 * Michael: Complained Carl. The summer sunshine made people thirsty too. Katara was kept very busy at the refreshment stand. The next day, Vince McMahon had news for Carl.
 * Vince: Katara's looking for another place to serve refreshments.
 * Carl: Oh, I'll help the pretty girl find a place.
 * Katara: Much appreciated, Carl. It'll be a piece of pie!
 * Carl: You want a giant pie for a stand? B-b-b-but that's impossible!!! Unless you want Jimmy for that.
 * Katara: No, Carl. That's foolish. It's an expression. I'm saying it'll be easy to find a spot.

Quote 2

 * Michael: The next morning, Vince McMahon came to the sheds.
 * Vince: Carl, Jimmy needs help clearing debris and whatnot from last night's storm.
 * Carl: You got it!
 * Michael: Carl said and hurried away. At last he thought he could be really useful. Carl soon found Jimmy. The storm had swept a coach onto the line.
 * Jimmy: Cindy thinks this coach has no use now. Nonsense!
 * Carl: Well, yeah, Jimmy.
 * Michael: Said Carl.
 * Carl: I mean with some paint and fixing up it could- Hey, it's perfect!!!
 * Michael: And that gave him an idea. Back at the yards, A.J spoke to Vince McMahon.
 * A.J: Carl had this idea of turning this old coach into a new consumption stand!
 * Vince: A stand on railroad tracks? I'll see what Bucky thinks.

Quote 1

 * Vince: As punctual as I expected.
 * Michael (Angelis): Said Vince McMahon. Timmy and Bart looked at the big tank engine. He was very smart.
 * Vince: Timmy and Bart, this fine tank engine here is Gianluca Ginoble.
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: He will shunt cars and haul freight with you both.
 * Gianluca: Ciao, young engines.
 * Michael: Puffed Gianluca politely.
 * Vince: I'd also like to mention he has a spotless record.
 * Michael: Vince McMahon added.
 * Bart: What the heck's that?
 * Michael: Whispered Bart.
 * Timmy: It means he's never gotten into any trouble or made a single mess! That's what Wanda told me anyway.
 * Michael: Replied Timmy. The 3 engines were soon at work. Timmy and Bart were bumping freight cars. They knew this was naughty, but they were having fun.
 * Timmy: Come on, Gianluca! Join the party!
 * Michael: called Timmy.
 * Gianluca: No grazie.
 * Michael: wheeshed the new engine. He'd never been naughty before. Gianluca's first job was to push a trainload of fruit to market. The freight cars started to sing.
 * Freight Cars (in the style of "O Sole Mio"): The fruit's.... going off, you are too slow.... Gianluca's too slow.... he'll just show off....
 * Gianluca: Marona mia! How rude-a-the-cars?!
 * Michael: thought Gianluca. *Timmy puffs in* This gave Timmy a naughty idea.
 * Timmy: Dude, your singing's awesome, don't get me wrong, but Mr. McMahon gets annoyed with the freight cars when they sing. So you gotta control their behavior.
 * Gianluca: Sì. I make-a-the-freight cars behave.
 * Michael: said Gianluca. He was glad he could keep the freight cars in order. *in unison, Gianluca leaves with his train*
 * Timmy: Man, he's gonna have a hard time stopping the freight cars' singing! *laughs*

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Oh my gosh! And I thought I was a slob!
 * Michael: Puffed Timmy. Vince McMahon was very annoyed.
 * Vince: Gianluca, how do you explain this mess?!
 * Gianluca: The freight-a cars sing-a tunes! I demand-a them to-a stop, but they make-a me go outta control!
 * Timmy: Wait, McMahon. It's not his fault!
 * Michael: Timmy told Vince McMahon what he had done.
 * Vince: Gianluca, it'd be "fruity" of me to speak further, but Timmy, you are gonna help clean up this mess you hold responsibility for!!!!
 * Michael: Elmer arrived with the breakdown crane. He could see there was a lot fo work to be done.

Trivia

 * Gianluca Ginoble (Il Volo) and his driver, Eduardo (Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends) are introduced to the series in this episode.

Quotes

 * Hans: Well, you're certainly doing your job today, Mr. 2x4.
 * Michael: One day, Johnny was collecting a load of flour to take to the market. But he was so busy watching the windmill's sails that he forgot to watch where he was going.
 * (Crash!)
 * Michael: All the flour was ruined. And Hans was upset.
 * Hans: Oh, dear. Without my flour to sell, I'll have to retire my old windmill.
 * Johnny: Sorry, Mr. Moleman.
 * Michael: Sighed Johnny. Elmer arrived to put the trucks back onto the track. But Johnny was sad.
 * Johnny: What'll happen to Moleman if his mill shuts down?!
 * Nick: It's a total bummer,
 * Michael (Brandon): Said Nick.
 * Nick: But let's get busy, Johnny. Or tonight's storm gets us both!

Trivia

 * Hans Moleman (from the Simpsons) makes his only appearance in the series as the miller in this episode.

Quotes

 * Piero: What-a that comin' toward us?!
 * Michael (Brandon): Called Piero.
 * Ignazio: Tell-a me that-a not the monster!
 * Michael: Cried Ignazio.
 * Piero: O dio mio! I-a think it IS!
 * Michael: Answered Piero.
 * Elmer: I'm no monster. I'm your aid!
 * Michael: It was Elmer and the breakdown crane. Piero and Ignazio were relived.

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): One day, Vince McMahon came to see Colin.
 * Vince: Colin, I have an important job for you.
 * Colin: An important job, you say?!
 * Michael: Boomed Colin.
 * Colin: Thank ye, Mr. McMahon.
 * Vince McMahon: I need you to take some school children up into the mountains. Please see that they have a great time. And you also have to make sure they're back in time for their lunch.
 * Colin: Will do, Mr. McMahon.
 * Michael: Said Colin. But he was worried.

Quote 1

 * Michael (Brandon): Mr. Krabs knew they were making fun of him. He felt sad.
 * Krabs: (sad sigh)
 * Michael: Later, Vince McMahon arrived.
 * Vince: Eugene, I need you to pick up Jimmy from the smelters.
 * Michael: He said.
 * Vince: Sarah doesn't know the direction to drive him in.
 * Mr. Krabs: Yes, boss...
 * Michael: Replied Mr. Krabs sadly. Mr. Krabs was glad he was going to the smelters. He didn't want to stay where he wasn't liked.
 * Fluttershy: Awww...what's the matter?
 * Michael: Asked Fluttershy.
 * Krabs: Yaarrrgh, why don't ye ask Timbeard and his first mate, Long Bart Silver?!
 * Michael: And he huffed away. Fluttershy knew she had to find Timmy and Bart.
 * Timmy: (imitates Mr. Krabs' chuckle) Those clouds be lookin' dark, Bart, me boy!
 * Michael: Whistled Timmy.
 * Bart: Arrrgh! A storm's on its way, Captain Timbeard!
 * Michael: Peeped Bart. Fluttershy was cross.
 * Fluttershy: How dare you?! Just because someone talks different, doesn't mean you two get to be a couple bullies! Poor Eugene had his feelings hurt!
 * Bart: Whoa, chill out, man! It was a joke.
 * Michael: Said Bart.
 * Timmy: She's right, though, Bart. We better tell him we're sorry.
 * Michael: Added Timmy.

Quote 2

 * Michael: Jimmy was waiting for Mr. Krabs when he arrived at the smelters.
 * Jimmy: Great timing, Mr. Krabs!
 * Michael: Congratulated Jimmy.
 * Mr. Krabs: Ah, Thanks, Jimmy, me boy!
 * Michael: Said Mr. Krabs.
 * Mr. Krabs: But we better get a move on! A storm's blowing its way over here!
 * Michael: Soon they were hooked up and on their way home. Mr. Krabs was right about the storm. It was a fierce one.

Quote 3

 * Popeye: Well blow me down! The lighthouse lamp is out! *nervous gulp* Olive Oyl's gonna kill me if I wreck this ship!
 * Michael: Cried the Captain. Mr. Krabs and Jimmy were fighting their way through the wind and rain. Then Mr. Krabs saw a lantern ahead. Pearl the Lighthouse Keeper was waiting for him.
 * Pearl: Daddy! The lighthouse lamp's out! And there's nothing to power the generator!
 * Michael: Mr. Krabs had an idea.


 * Krabs: Jimmy can power ye generator, me girl! He has his flywheel, right boy?!
 * Jimmy: Right!
 * Sarah: I'll attach your flywheel to the generator, Jimmy!
 * Pearl: Hurry, Daddy!
 * Michael: shouted Pearl. Jimmy's flywheel was attached to the generator shaft. Without the lighthouse, the ship was sailing towards the rocks. Jimmy was working as fast as he could. Finally, the generator came back to life. The lighthouse beam shown across the sea once more.
 * Popeye: Whoa-! Thank the seven seas! Perfect timing, matey!
 * Michael: Mr. Krabs' idea had saved the day. Jimmy worked hard until first light. The next morning, Mr. Krabs and Jimmy chugged back to the docks. They were surprised to see a crowd waiting for them.
 * Popeye: Thank ye, boys!
 * Michael: Said Popeye.
 * Popeye: Ya saved the ship AND me Captain's quarters! *laughs heartily*
 * Vince: That was excellent work and quick thinking!
 * Michael: Boomed Vince McMahon.

Trivia

 * This is Popeye The Sailor's only appearance as the sailor, and Pearl's as the worried lighthouse keeper.
 * Originally, the Sea Captain (from "The Simpsons") was going to play the role of the captain, but Popeye The Sailor best fits the role.

Quotes

 * Rudy: You know, if I'm Great Western,
 * Michael (Brandon): He chuffed one day.
 * Rudy: Why should I freeze my funnel off doing work in this weather?!
 * Blocky: Oh, c'mon, Rudy.
 * Michael Said Blocky.
 * Blocky: I think it's fun when it snows!
 * Rudy: Hmph!

Quote 2

 * Michael: Vince McMahon was waiting for him.
 * Vince: Hate to disappoint you, Mr. Tabootie, but I need you back at the mountains straight away.
 * Michael: He said.
 * Vince: There are important goods expected for the festival!
 * Rudy: But, Mr. McMahon, it's so cold! The snow and ice make my wheels chilly!
 * Vince: If you're a really useful engine, you will obey my orders no matter what the weather!!!!

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearance of Snowball II (from The Simpsons) as Vince McMahon's cat.

Quote 1

 * Michael (Brandon): That evening, Vince McMahon came to the sheds.
 * Vince: A new line to the fishing village is underway. And I'm looking for the right engine to take charge of it.
 * Michael: He paused impressively. Timmy and Bart looked away, they had enough work to do. Gianluca hoped he would be chosen.
 * Vince: Timmy, you'll be the engine for the job!
 * Timmy: *groan* I'll get to work...
 * Michael: Said Timmy. But he didn't like the smell of fish.

Quote 2

 * Timmy: Will you hurry up?! I'm an engine with a lot in his mind!
 * Flying Dutchman: How dare you rush the Flying Dutchman! Ye must get your anchors out of ye pants and endure the enjoyable smell of the fish!
 * Timmy: *gags*
 * [scene fades into Timmy puffing on the bridge]
 * Michael (Brandon): Timmy steamed as fast as he could along the line, but there was trouble ahead. Some faulty points had set his freight cars one way, and Timmy onto the old pier rail.
 * Timmy (as he was smashing into the obstacles): Whoa! What the heck happened?! *Timmy falls in the water*
 * Michael (Brandon): The troublesome trucks were delighted!
 * Freight Cars: He's fallen in the water! *laughs*
 * Michael (Brandon): Luckily, Timmy wasn't hurt, and the fish freight cars stayed on the tracks. When Vince McMahon heard the news, he checked his time table.
 * Vince: Gianluca's right near Timmy's location. I'll get him right on it!
 * Michael: It was a hot day. The ice that was keeping the fish cold started to melt.
 * Timmy: Please! Someone get here before I faint of fish reek!
 * Michael: Gianluca was surprised to see Timmy in the tidal pool.
 * Gianluca: Timothy! Are-a you hurt?!
 * Timmy: No, but I'll thank you to get these fish outta my sight!
 * Eduardo: It's ok, senior Timmy! We'll get them! And the breakdown train will rescue you!
 * Michael: Called Eduardo.

Quote 3

 * Michael: That evening, Vince McMahon came to the sheds.
 * Vince: The fishing village needs an engine and Timmy's out of commission. Any one of you care to volunteer?
 * Gianluca: Pick-a me!
 * Michael: Gianluca blurted out.
 * Gianluca: And let-a me run the line from now on. Please, Mister-a McMahon? Timothy's un-a-happy working with-a fish, but I no mind!
 * Vince: Then you'll do just that!
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon. Gianluca was delighted.

Trivia

 * This is the Flying Dutchman's (from "Spongebob Squarepants") only appearance as the fisherman.
 * Rainbow Dash cameos, but she is not properly introduced until "Homer and Rainbow Dash".

Quotes

 * Willie: Speed it up, ya wee slow diesel!
 * Michael (Brandon): He puffed crossly to Jimmy.
 * Willie: Aye, you'll never finish as fast as Willie!
 * Michael: Willie boasted to Mac. Mac was cross. A little later, he met Jimmy at the new park station.
 * Mac: Jimmy, aren't you tired of hearing "Aye, blah, blah, blah, Willie's faster than you, ya wee ones"?!
 * Michael: Mac steamed.
 * Mac: He thinks he fast. But he's just making himself come off as a nuisance!
 * Jimmy: We're better off completing a task properly than finishing a task in a hurry.
 * Michael: Jimmy agreed. Willie drew into the station. He was all puffed up and pleased with himself.
 * Willie: Willie finishes first!
 * Michael: He wheeshed proudly.
 * Vince: Since you finished before anybody else,
 * MIchael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You get this next task. I'd like for you to pick up the elephant in the sidings and drop it off at the park.
 * Willie: Aye, right away, sir!
 * Michael: Chuffed Willie.
 * Vince: And keep in mind, this elephant is highly important so I advise you to be careful!
 * Michael: When Willie saw the elephant, he has very surprised.
 * Willie: Och! It's merely a statue!
 * Michael: He said.
 * Willie: A piece of fine haggis!
 * Puss-in-boots: It's imperative of you to await the brake van!
 * Michael: Said Puss-in-Boots the stationmaster.
 * Puss-in-Boots: This statue carries mighty tons of weight and mass!
 * Willie: Och, don't be daft!
 * Michael: Huffed Willie to Puss.
 * Willie: Willie's been through tougher tasks.
 * Shrek: Well, join the club, we got jackets.
 * Michael: Said Shrek.
 * Shrek: Forget the brake van, Puss! Let's roll, Willie!

Quote 2

 * Jimmy: Merciful Mercury! Willie, reduce your speed!
 * Michael: Called Jimmy.
 * Willie: Sorry! Willie cant!!
 * Michael: Willie cried as he shot passed!
 * Willie: (shouts)
 * Michael: Elephant park loomed ahead. Shrek applied the brakes, but it was too late! The statue flew through the air and landed in the lake. Luckily, no one was hurt. In no time, Vince McMahon arrived. He was cross.
 * Vince: I warned you to use caution. Your impatience got the better of you. You should have coupled to the brake van as instructed!
 * Willie: Willie's sorry, Mr. McMahon.

Trivia

 * Puss-In-Boots makes his only appearance in the series as the Stationmaster in this episode.

Quotes

 * Ed: Aw, come on, guys! I really need to go to the bathroom!
 * Michael (Angelis): Puffed Ed. (in unison, Ed strained as he pulled out) Goods arrive night and day at the docks. Sometimes, Ed and the other engines work so hard that their axles ache. Vince McMahon brought in a new engine to help. He was long and he had ten drive wheels. He looked very strong.
 * Vince: Everyone, I want you to meet Manfred, but please call him Manny. His job will be to pull freight on the mainline.
 * Mr. Krabs: Avast ye, Manny!
 * Michael: Shouted Mr. Krabs.
 * Elmer: Hi, Manny. I'm Elmer and this is my boil, Bob.
 * Michael: Called Elmer.
 * Timmy: Whoa, you're like the biggest engine I've ever seen in my life!
 * Michael: Cried Timmy.
 * Manny: And you are an astonished little squirt.
 * Michael: chuffed Manny quietly.

Quote 2

 * Michael: At the end of the day, Manny was looking forward to a good night's rest. But Mr. Krabs and Elmer were full of questions.
 * Elmer: What's the largest number of cars you've pulled?
 * Mr. Krabs: Have ye ever worked by the sea?!
 * Elmer: Have you ever been in an accident?
 * Manny: *groans* (in a moaning voice) Will you please stop? I can't take it anymore! You 2 are annoying me like crazy, and I thought Mr. Stinkydroolface (referring to Sid The Sloth) was annoying!
 * Elmer: Well, you didn't need to shout.
 * Michael: Huffed Elmer.
 * Mr. Krabs: We're only being friendly, Lad! And Sid is Ed's lad!
 * Manny: I don't care which engine that loudmouth of a sloth works for, I'm just glad that HE ain't my driver!
 * Michael: huffed Manny.

Quote 3

 * Michael: Suddenly, his driver applied the brakes. There were sheep on the tracks.
 * Raymond: Ah, isn't that great?!
 * Michael: Said Raymond the driver.
 * Raymond: Those sheep broke through that fence!
 * Michael: They tried to chase the sheep back. First, this way. And then, that way. They tried everything, but nothing worked.
 * Debra: Ray, what are we going to do about these sheep?!
 * Michael: Complained Debra.
 * Raymond: Call for reinforcement, that's what.
 * Michael: Sighed Raymond. Manny was very unhappy. The noisy sheep were spoiling his peace and quiet. Vince McMahon was enjoying afternoon coffee when the telephone rang.
 * Vince: What?! Sheep broke through a fence?!
 * Michael: He exclaimed loudly.
 * Vince: I'll have Johnny and the farmer sent there straight away!
 * Michael: The sheep were becoming noisier and noisier.
 * Manny: *groan* Will you sheep knock off the noise?!
 * Michael: Groaned Manny.
 * Manny: I thought I'd never like it back with the chattersons in my shed!
 * Michael: Just then, Johnny chuffed into view.
 * Manny: Finally! Johnny!
 * Michael: Exclaimed Manny.
 * Manny: It's about time help came!

Quote 4

 * Michael: That evening, Manny parked between Elmer and Mr. Krabs, but Manny spoke first.
 * Manny: I'm sorry for snapping at you two.
 * Michael: He chuffed.
 * Manny: I'm grateful to have a shed with company.
 * Elmer: Yeah, us too! We have a new shedmate!
 * Michael: Smiled Elmer.
 * Krabs: Har, har! We are, Matey!
 * Michael: Added Mr. Krabs.
 * Krabs: Reminds me of a legendary sea tale!
 * Michael: Manny smiled. The sound of "baa, baa, baa" would have kept him awake. But a Mr. Krabs story would send him happily to sleep.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Manny from Ice Age is introduced to the series in this episode along with his driver, Raymond Barone and firewoman, Debra Barone (both from Everybody Loves Raymond)
 * Originally, Rolf was going to play the role of Murdoch, but Manny the Mammoth from Ice Age best fits the role.

Quote 1

 * Vince: Jimmy, I need Plankton to help for a while around the cement works. Will you show him around?
 * Jimmy (nervously): O-ok, Mr. McMahon...!
 * Michael (Brandon): Said Jimmy nervously. He knew Plankton could be trouble. Later, Plankton was being careless.
 * Jimmy: That's not the way to shunt trucks!
 * Michael: Said Jimmy.
 * Sarah: Yeah, do it right, cyclops!
 * Plankton: You mind your work and I'll mind mine!
 * Michael: Sneered Plankton.

Quote 2

 * Jimmy: The calm of darkness in the Smelter's scares me, Sarah!
 * Michael: Wailed Jimmy.
 * Sarah: I'm scared too, Jimmy.
 * Michael: She responded.
 * Jimmy: No wonder none of the other engines like coming here.
 * Michael: Jimmy continued.
 * Sarah: Who could blame 'em?!
 * Michael: Said Sarah. Just then, the scrapyard diesels arrived.
 * Anti-Wanda: Looks to be we have guests!
 * Anti-Cosmo: Tally-ho! Care for the tour?!
 * Jimmy: (screams) SARAH!
 * Michael: Cried Jimmy. Sarah was scared too.
 * Sarah: C'mon, Jimmy! Let's get outta here!!!
 * Michael: And for the first time, Jimmy ran away. Vince McMahon was enjoying a tasty fish supper when he heard that Jimmy was missing.
 * Vince: Jimmy missing?! I just know something's up. I'll get Timmy right on the search.

Quote 3

 * Jimmy: Who's there?!
 * Michael: He cried.
 * Timmy: Jimmy!
 * Michael: Whistled Timmy.
 * Timmy: Dude, what are you doing running away here for?!
 * Jimmy: I'm scared. I don't wanna work at the Smelter's! Mr. McMahon's gonna be so angry at me!
 * Timmy: Angry?
 * Michael: Cried Timmy.
 * Timmy: He's worried to death about you!
 * Jimmy: Really?
 * Timmy: Totally. One-hundred percent.
 * Michael: Jimmy felt better. Timmy pulled Jimmy all the way to the Smelter's yard. Where he knew Vince McMahon was waiting.
 * Vince: I hope you have a good explanation for me, Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: I...I ran away, Mr. McMahon. The calm of darkness scares me. Especially here at the Smelter's.
 * Timmy: Plankton told him you wanted Jimmy working here at the Smelter's PERMANENTLY!
 * Vince: Never, Jimmy. You're the heart and soul that keeps the cement works running top notch! Plankton will work here instead and you'll work at the cement works once again tomorrow!
 * Jimmy: I'm so awesome! Thanks, Mr. McMahon!
 * Michael: Said Jimmy happily. Jimmy knew he had a good friend in Timmy. And he was still the pride of the cement works.
 * (Episode ends)

Quotes

 * Michael Brandon: Timmy and Fluttershy were in the foundry for repairs.
 * Vince: I need another way to carry more passengers.
 * Michael: Grumbled Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: We have more vacationers...
 * Fluttershy: And fewer engines.
 * Michael: Said Fluttershy.
 * Timmy: We'd need twice the bus as Milhouse at this point!
 * Michael: Added Timmy.
 * Vince: Wait...twice the bus...?
 * Michael: This gave Vince McMahon an idea. He drove straight to Stromboli's field. Stromboli is a double-decker bus. He was turned into a hen house after he caused a silly accident.
 * Vince: Stromboli, unlike Barrett usually, I've got some good news for you. I'm putting you back on the road.
 * Stromboli: *laughs in joy and excitement* Grazie, Mr. McMahon! I'll-a be-a the best bus-a you eva see!
 * Michael: Stromboli never liked being a hen house anyway. The next day, he went to the foundry.
 * Timmy: *gasps in shock* Stromboli!
 * MIchael: Exclaimed Timmy.
 * Timmy: What-What-?! What are you doing here?!
 * Stromboli: *chuckles* You no worry, Timothy. I here to be-a repaired. I go back on-a road and do-a good this time!
 * Fluttershy: I think you'd be a great help for the new farmer.
 * Michael: Said Fluttershy.
 * Fluttershy: He needs help delivering his vegetables around the island
 * Stromboli: Vegetables?! Nonsenso! I here to carry-a passengers!
 * Michael: Soon, Stromboli was re-fitted inside and out. He looked smart and shiny. Even Eddy was impressed, but jealous.
 * Eddy: So what?! I can beat that!
 * Michael: When Stromboli returned to his field, the hens thought their old house looked splendid.
 * Alberto: I'll pick you up in the morning, hombre.
 * Michael: Said Alberto Del Rio, his driver.
 * Alberto: Until I find a place at the bus depot, you will spend the night here.

Quote 2

 * Michael: The next morning, Stromboli picked up lots of passengers.
 * Stromboli: Tutti a bordo! ("All aboard" in Italian)
 * Michael: He tooted. And set off for the station. He was driving so smoothly that the hens didn't wake up. All was well...until Stromboli turned a corner. Chester was pulling a hay cart.
 * Stromboli: Ottenere outta la strada! ("Get outta the way" in Italian)
 * Michael: He overtook Chester. Stromboli swerved. The hens woke up. The passengers panicked. And Alberto Del Rio lost control. The hens were frightened. They flapped, they squawked.
 * Passengers: Stop!
 * Michael: Cried Stromboli's passengers.
 * Passengers: We want to get off!!!
 * Michael: The passengers were covered in feathers and broken eggs. They were very cross.
 * Passengers: This bus is full of hens!
 * Michael: They complained.
 * Passengers: We shall tell Vince McMahon.
 * Stromboli: It-a not my fault! Why blame-a me?!
 * Michael: Sulked Stromboli. Vince McMahon sent Stromboli to be cleaned.


 * Stromboli: Stupido galline! Stupido passegeri! I never associate with either again!
 * Fluttershy: The farmer does still need a bus for stocking vegetables. I-if you would reconsider...
 * Michael: Said Fluttershy.
 * Stromboli: A vegetable bus?! *gleeful chuckle* I like-a the sound-a that!
 * Timmy: You'll also like the sound of hearing we're back collecting passengers!
 * Michael: Smiled Timmy. Stromboli is happy now. He has new full green paintwork and a smart serving hatch. Vince McMahon agreed he could become the island's only vegetable stand on wheels. Stromboli likes carrying vegetables. They don't lay eggs. And they never complain.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * Alberto Del Rio (from WWE) makes his only appearance in the series as Stromboli's driver in this episode.

Quotes

 * Tails: Hi, Timmy! Where are you headin' now?
 * Michael (Brandon): Buzzed Tails.
 * Timmy: To Lovejoy's party. Duh! That's where everyone's gonna be!
 * Tais: But I won't be there.
 * Michael: Repliled Tails.
 * Tails: I'm on duty!
 * Timmy: Right.
 * Michael: Replied Timmy kindly.
 * Timmy: Responsibility always comes first! Do your duty, dude!

Quotes

 * Vince: Engines, this afternoon's the grand opening of the new line! Sara Bellum and I are looking to see it from up in the air! We will make our entrance from Tails the Helicopter.
 * Michael (Brandon): Just then, Mac chuffed in.
 * Vince: Mac, how do you explain your being late for the announcement?!
 * Michael: Complained Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Really useful engines have PUNCTUAL timing! Especially when their boss has an important announcement!!!!
 * Mac: I'm real sorry I was late, Mr. McMahon.
 * Michael: At the airfield, there was another problem.
 * Roger: There's a problem with Tails' engine.
 * Michael: Said Roger.
 * Roger: Sorry, Mr. McMahon. Tails isn't flying anywhere today.
 * Michael: Ms. Bellum was most upset.
 * Bellum: And I made preparations for the grand opening all week!
 * Vince: Whoa. Calm down, Sara. I really do understand how you feel so I'll come up with a solution.
 * Michael: And he did.
 * Bellum: A hot air balloon?! You can't be serious! Especially not after the last time I rode in one of these! (referring to the Powerpuff Girls episode, Hot Air Buffoon)
 * Vince: Sara, you don't have to worry about a thing. That was then and this is now! We'll be there before you know it!
 * Michael: Soon the hot air balloon rose into the sky. But Mac was upset.
 * Mac: Why did I have to get all this extra work?!! Why?! WHY?!!!!
 * Michael: The hot air balloon was floating peacefully through the sky. Ms. Bellum was enjoying herself.
 * Bellum: Wow, Vince. The new line looks impressive.
 * Vince: Thank you, Sara. I knew you'd like seeing it from in the air.
 * Michael: Down the line, the workmen were still loading their ladders.
 * Mac: Guys, hurry! I don't wanna be late twice in one day!
 * Michael: Mac huffed.
 * Vince: That little engine's gonna be late again if he doesn't pick up the pace!
 * Michael: All of the engines were ready for the grand opening.
 * Jimmy: Gas planet. Where IS Mac?!
 * Carl: He said he'd be on time. Oooo...he's gonna get in trouble!
 * Michael: Said Carl. At last, Mac was on his way.
 * Mac (in unison): Yes!

Trivia

 * This marks the last of Pilot Leo's two appearances in the series.

Quotes

 * Bart: I'm gonna be decorated with flags and streamers! Kevin approves!
 * Michael (Brandon): Whistled Bart.
 * Timmy: Well, I'm gonna have a great red banner. Bubbles recommended it.
 * Michael: Whistled Timmy.
 * Manny: What are you gonna be decorated with, Homer?
 * Michael: Asked Manny.
 * Homer: PFFT! Decorations? Who needs decorations!? My only add-ons are my coaches!
 * Bart: Hey, dad. Isn't add-ons just another way of saying 'decorations'?!
 * Homer: Why, you little-!
 * Marge: Come on, Homer! We need to leave!
 * Michael: Homer was feeling insulted.
 * Homer: HMPH! (departs from the station) [to himself] Stupid trains. Making fools of themselves with "decorations."

Quote 2

 * Eddy: Hey! Let's have a contest for Best Dressed Train! Oh, wait! I'm already the winner! I can smell it!
 * Michael: Gloated Eddy. Just then Homer shunted in.
 * Homer: What's this I'm hearing about a contest?
 * Michael: He puffed.
 * Homer: I can win ANY contest.
 * Eddy: Oh? Is that so?!
 * Michael: Said Eddy.
 * Timmy: Then you don't mind being decorated.
 * Michael: Joined in Timmy.
 * Manny: It's only mandatory the fact it being a Best Dressed Engine contest.
 * Michael: Added Manny.
 * Homer: Not me! Never!
 * Michael: Puffed Homer.
 * Homer: I'll never look THAT ridiculous!

Quotes

 * Homer: Hellooo, Timmy. Notice anything new?
 * Timmy: Anything new? Why?
 * Homer: It just so happens Mayor Quimby and his wife are visiting. Mr. McMahon is bound to pick me as their special engine.
 * Timmy: Oh, brother...
 * Michael Angelis: Puffed Timmy. After Homer had been washed and polished, he rushed away to meet the visitors. But a signal diverted Homer into a siding.
 * Homer: What the-?! Hey, you put me on the wrong line, moron! (referring to the signal man) I'm gonna be late!
 * Michael: A huge engine rocketed past.
 * (in unison, Rainbow Dash sped past Homer)
 * Homer: Sweet Jebus! Who the heck is that?!
 * Michael: Homer soon found out. When he arrived at the shed, the huge engine was humming quietly.
 * Rainbow: *humming the My Little Pony theme*
 * Homer: Who the heck are you?!
 * Eddy: Some train. Rainbow Dash. They call her the fastest engine in the world. That should be MY title!
 * Rainbow: *still humming*
 * Homer: *PFFT!*
 * Michael: But secretly, Homer was impressed.
 * Rainbow: I'm the Mayor of Springfield's private and most important engine. I'll be taking him and his wife everywhere! And with me, it'll be 20 percent cooler!
 * Vince: Shaddup! I'm talking! There will be a party for our guests at Maron Station.
 * Eddy: That's miles away over Homeboy's hill!
 * Homer: Hey, that's right! You'll want to take on a big drink.
 * Rainbow: Uh, thanks for the tip, but I already have plenty of water. Gotta dash! (speeds away)
 * Homer: I was only trying to help. I like the feeling of being helpful.

Quote 2

 * Michael: Homer and Timmy were collecting passengers when Rainbow Dash raced through on her way to the party.
 * Homer: Hey! Remember the water!
 * Rainbow: Who needs water?!
 * Timmy: She will.
 * Michael: Sighed Timmy. And Rainbow Dash did. She ran out of water on Homer's hill.
 * Rainbow: Is this some kind of cruel joke?

Quote 3

 * Michael: Homer was looking forward to seeing Rainbow Dash.
 * Homer: Well, well, well. Look who claims she has plenty of water.
 * Michael: He teased.
 * Rainbow Dash: Very funny.
 * Michael: Snapped Rainbow Dash.
 * Rainbow: Besides, It's...just a leak.
 * Homer: Sure it is...
 * Michael: Smiled Homer.
 * Homer: Whoop-! Better get a move on. There's a party waiting!
 * Michael: Homer switched to Rainbow Dash's line and was coupled up. Then, they set off.
 * (Scene fades to the party where Homer and Rainbow Dash arrive)
 * Homer: Woo-hoo!
 * Michael: Said Homer.
 * Homer: Made it! And on time!
 * Michael: Rainbow Dash was embarrassed.
 * Timmy: Well, what'cha gotta say about Rainbow now, Homeboy?
 * Michael: Whispered Timmy.
 * Eddy: Big on Rainbows, but small on Dash! (laughs)
 * Vince: I'm very proud of you, Homer!
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: You're the fastest engine on this railway!
 * Homer: Oh, stop. You're gonna make me blush.
 * Michael: Muttered Homer.

Trivia

 * This is Rainbow Dash's proper introduction and only major appearance in the series as Spencer.

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): Agnes pulled into the fitter's yard with Timmy's snowplow.
 * Timmy: Uh, thanks, but I don't need that stupid piece of junk!
 * Michael: Huffed Timmy.
 * Agnes: How dare you?!
 * Michael: Steamed Agnes.
 * Agnes: If you don't go out with a snowplow, you're as worthless as Seymour!
 * Michael: That made Timmy cross.
 * Timmy: I ain't worthless! I just hate that darn snowplow of mine!
 * (Scene fades to Timmy puffing along with Cosmo and Wanda and his snowplow)
 * Timmy: Stupid Agnes! I can't help, but hate her attitude!
 * Michael: Timmy chuffed.
 * Timmy: And I'm super sick of this snowplow killing my buffers!!!!
 * Michael: Later, Timmy saw Vince McMahon talking to Agnes.
 * Vince: Our local cake factory's snowed up! It's imperative that their cakes make it to the docks before the ship is off to the Mainland!
 * Timmy: McMahon! I wanna do the job!
 * Vince: I appreciate you offering, Timmy, but I'm better off keeping you on your tracks! Anyway, Agnes knows the way. I'll be sending her! She's one dependable truck!
 * Timmy: I'm a dependable engine!
 * Michael: Huffed Timmy.
 * Agnes: Beat it, puffball! McMahon asked ME! That makes me the more dependable one!
 * Michael: Agnes chuffed. Now, Timmy was crosser still.

Quote 2

 * Sea Captain: Eeyarrgh. The ship be soon to miss its date with the tide.
 * Michael: Said the Dock Manager.
 * Vince: And that means the children won't receive their Christmas cakes. Timmy, go find and retrieve Agnes at once.
 * Timmy: You can count on me, McMahon!
 * Michael: Said Timmy.

Trivia

 * The Sea Captain (from the Simpsons) makes his only appearance in the series as the Dock Manager in this episode.

Quote 1

 * Michael (Brandon): One day, Jimmy was crossing the old wooden bridge. There was a big bump in the track.
 * Jimmy: Jumpin' Jupiter!
 * Michael: Cindy stopped to check the bridge.
 * Cindy: Well, isn't that great?! There's cracks in these lousy support beams.
 * Michael: She said.
 * Jimmy: Oh no. That sounds dangerous all right.
 * Michael: Replied Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: It'll collapse without the proper maintenance.
 * Michael: And they hurried off to warn the other engines. The engines were waiting for their coal when Jimmy arrived.
 * Jimmy: Everyone! Do not, I repeat, DO NOT use the old wooden bridge.
 * Michael: Said Jimmy.
 * Jimmy: It's incredibly unstable!
 * Willie: Och! What do you know?!
 * Michael: Wheeshed Willie.
 * Willie: You're just a wee diesel!
 * Michael: And he puffed crossly away. He didn't even wait for his coal. Jimmy hurried down the mountain to tell Vince McMahon the bad news.
 * Vince: I'm very glad you told me, Jimmy.
 * Michael: Said Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: I'll send engineers immediately. Until the bridge is repaired, absolutely NO ONE is to cross it!

Quote 2

 * Willie: Och! How's Willie gonna get coal to get home?!
 * Mac: There's a coal bunker on the other side of the old wooden bridge.
 * Michael: Said Mac.
 * Mac: But you aren't allowed to cross, Jimmy says it's incredibly unstable.
 * Willie: OCH! Everyone always believes what the Neutron diesel says!
 * Shrek: How dangerous can one small trip across an olden bridge be? It's not like the time I forced Donkey onto the other side of the bridge. (in reference to the bridge scene from the movie "Shrek")
 * Willie: Willie doesn't care!
 * Shrek: Well, join the club, we got jackets.

Quote 3

 * Willie: Och! Me funnel! She won't produce more steam!
 * Michael: He had used up all his coal.
 * (splash)
 * Willie: Aye, what's that noise?!
 * Michael: He asked nervously. Shrek looked down. The old bridge was starting to collapse.
 * Mac: Jimmy!
 * Michael: Called Mac.
 * Mac: It's Willie! I warned him not to, but he's gone to the unsafe bridge!
 * Jimmy: Oh no. I hope I'm not too late.
 * Michael: The little diesel said. But the cracks in the supports were getting larger. A beam snapped. Timber pieces splashed into the water below.
 * Willie: Aaaah!!!
 * Michael: Whistled Willie.
 * Willie: Is this the end of Willie?!!!
 * Michael: But Jimmy was on the way. (in unison, "Go Jimmy Jimmy" began with the very titular lyrics) Soon the little diesel reached the old wooden bridge. Willie had never looked so scared. Jimmy chuffed bravely onto the bridge.
 * Willie: Careful, wee Jimmy!
 * Michael: Gasped Willie. Soon, they were coupled up.
 * Jimmy: Don't panic, Willie.
 * Michael: Said Jimmy.
 * Willie: Och!
 * Michael: Shouted Willie. The little diesel pulled him off the bridge...just in time.
 * Jimmy: Don't try that at home.
 * Michael: Said Jimmy. Vince McMahon was cross with Willie.
 * Vince: That sign made it perfectly clear that NO ONE was to cross the bridge. But you went and tried to anyway, Mr. Willie!
 * Willie: Willie's sorry, Mr. McMahon. Thank ya, wee Jimmy. You were the bravest!
 * Jimmy: Ah, no problem, Willie.
 * Vince: Absolutely, Jimmy! You're one brave diesel and I am VERY proud of you!
 * Jimmy: Gladly appreciated, sir.
 * Michael: Jimmy felt very reliable too.
 * (Episode ends)

Trivia

 * This is the Fourth and Last time, the song, Go, Jimmy, Jimmy is heard.

Quotes

 * Michael (Brandon): Cosmo and Wanda were full of happy children. Timmy was taking them to their annual sports day. Everything was ready for the day to begin.
 * Mike Believe: Wow. I really want to place first and win a medal like anyone else.
 * Michael: Said a boy.
 * Timmy: Yeah. Winning a medal must feel pretty awesome!
 * Michael: Chuffed Timmy.
 * Timmy: After all, it IS the number I wear. And the number of champions!
 * Michael: Timmy worked hard all afternoon. But he couldn't stop thinking about medals.
 * Timmy: So out of it... Can't focus...
 * Michael: He imagined himself wearing a gold medal on a bright red ribbon. How smart he would look.
 * Bart: Hey, Timmy!
 * Michael: Whistled Bart.
 * Bart: I'm droppin' McMahon off at Sports Day.
 * Timmy: Sweet for you! You'll get to see the egg and spoon race.
 * Michael: Chuffed Timmy.
 * Bart: Are you nuts?! Eggs and spoons don't race!
 * Milhouse: Oh, Bart...The kids race with spoons while carrying the eggs on their spoons. I'd be great at that!!!!
 * Michael: Said Milhouse.
 * Timmy: And the winner gets a shiny, gold medal!!!! I'd sure like to own one.
 * Bart: Then run a race! You won't get a medal for bein' useless!!!
 * Michael: Whistled Bart.
 * Milhouse: I-I'll race ya, Timmy! First one at the station wins!!!!
 * Timmy: It's on!!!!
 * Michael: Called Timmy.
 * Timmy: On your mark...get set...race!!!!

Quote 2

 * Michael: Then a signal man flagged him down. Now, Timmy was really cross. Milhouse was sure to win the race. Then he saw Vince McMahon.
 * Vince: Timmy, I'm sorry to have stopped you, but I forgot the medals for Sports Day back at my office. I need you to retrieve them this minute! Otherwise, the children will be disappointed.
 * Timmy: Not a problem, McMahon.
 * Michael: Replied Timmy. And he chuffed away. Meanwhile, Milhouse had raced into the station.
 * Milhouse: Yes!!!!
 * Michael: Shouted Milhouse.
 * Milhouse: Yes!!! I won!!!!
 * Michael: And he waited eagerly for Timmy.

Trivia

 * This episode marks the only appearance of Mike Believe (from the Powerpuff Girls episode, Imaginary Fiend) as the boy in this episode.
 * This is the Series Finale.