Thomas in Trouble

"But I don't catch cows, sir."

- Thomas

Thomas in Trouble, retitled Thomas Breaks the Rules in American releases, is the twenty-second episode of the first season.

Plot
Thomas gets into trouble with a policeman at a crossing for not having sideplates and a cowcatcher. The Fat Controller tries to argue the situation but nothing comes of it and he is out of ideas. Luckily, Thomas makes him remember Toby the tram engine, whom the Fat Controller acquires to run the quarry line. Thomas is initially jealous, but becomes friends with Toby after the tram scares the policeman.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Toby
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The policeman
 * Henrietta (does not speak)
 * Lady Hatt (does not speak)
 * James (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)

Locations

 * Elsbridge
 * Lower Tidmouth
 * Topham Hall

Trivia

 * This episode is based on the story of the same name from The Railway Series book, Toby the Tram Engine.
 * In the George Carlin narration, the policeman's line "Oy you!" is changed to "Hey you!"
 * The constable is called an officer and Toby's controller is called a superintendent in the US narration.
 * The conversation on the telephone is the scene with Thomas, his driver, the Fat Controller, and the policeman sped up.

Goofs

 * When Thomas' driver says "Rubbish, we've been along here hundreds of times" the brim of his cap is falling off.
 * The words "Regular lawbreaker" were already written before the narrator said the policeman writes it.
 * When Thomas puffs sadly away, Clarabel is facing forwards.
 * When the Fat Controller talks to the policeman, the brim of his top hat has paint chips in it.
 * Before Toby comes onscreen after frightening the policeman, the track he is on wobbles.