Better Late Than Never

Better Late than Never is the fifteenth episode of the second season.

Plot
The big engines are being delayed by repairs on the viaduct and Thomas is cross with them for making him late. He gets even more annoyed when Bertie claims that he is the quicker of the two now, but Thomas soon proves him wrong when Bertie breaks down at a crossing and Thomas has to take his passengers home. When Bertie's fixed he thanks Thomas and the two realise that at times being late isn't that bad.

Featured characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * James
 * Bertie
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Trevor (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)

Trivia

 * For the remainder of the second season, the viaduct is always seen undergoing repairs.
 * Stock footage from Bertie's Chase, Thomas and the Guard, and Thomas and Bertie is used.
 * One of Thomas' Passengers are Mrs. Kyndley.

Goofs

 * Edward has Thomas' whistle sound.
 * Thomas has to wait for James at the junction; James is supposedly bringing Thomas' passengers, but he's really pulling vans!
 * Before and after Thomas encounters Bertie at the crossing, Clarabel is facing the wrong way.
 * Bertie has his face loose when he says "Late again!"
 * Small holes can be seen drilled into Bertie's eyes in some of the closeups.

Episode
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