Toad Stands By

"Toad Stands By" is a fourth season episode.

Plot
When Oliver returns, the trucks, prompted by their ringleader, Scruffey, sing a rude parody of "Pop goes the Weasel" to spite him, and refuse to stop even when threatened by Thomas, Percy and Duck. Toad, fearing that the matter may escalate, asks to speak with Oliver and gives him an idea. Oliver, feeling a sense of responsibility, agrees with Toad. Oliver shunts Scruffey and his lieutenants and prepares to pull them, but Scruffey whispers to the trucks to hold back, and they do. Oliver, however, is determined and simply pulls Scruffey apart. When the Fat Controller scrutinises the remains, he attributes it to Scruffey's poor build, but tells Oliver to keep it under his dome. In the end, the trucks become fearful of Oliver and whisper to each other not to anger him, but Scruffey, who was repaired, keeps his mouth shut.

Featured Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Duck
 * Douglas
 * Oliver
 * Toad
 * Scruffey
 * Henry (cameo)
 * James (cameo)

Trivia

 * Stock footage from Oliver Owns Up is used.
 * This is the only episode in which the Tankers have Faces.

Goofs

 * A bug can be seen on a truck in a close-up when the trucks sing.
 * When Oliver says "It's really my fault", Henry's trucks can be seen derailing.
 * George Carlin stutters when he says ". . . said Oliver nervously".
 * In the North American narrations of the third season George Carlin gave Oliver a raspy voice, but now Oliver speaks like the other engines.
 * The wagon behind Scruffey changes from a van to a tank wagon
 * Toad changes from the siding in the yard to a siding just outside Callan station