Down the Mine

"Down the Mine" is a first season episode.

Plot
Thomas teases Gordon about his dip in a ditch and leaves to shunt in the lead mines. Thomas plans to pass a "Danger" sign, and when he does falls into a mineshaft. Gordon comes to the rescue, and the two form an Alliance.

Featured Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gordon
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * James (cameo)

Trivia
The mine area somewhat resembles the Negev Desert in Israel although it is set on the Island of Sodor.

Goofs

 * When Thomas shunts Annie and Clarabel his eyes look wonky and Annie and Clarabel are missing their names.
 * The sign says: "Danger! Engines must not pass this board!", but when Thomas passes the board, it says: "Danger! Engines must not pass this point!"
 * When the Fat Controller says "Let me see" the man to the right is losing his cap's brim.
 * In the close-up of Thomas crying hair is stuck on his side.
 * When Gordon goes under the bridge, something blue appears above it.