James and the Express

"James and the Express", retitled "A Proud Day for James" in American releases, is a first season episode.

Plot
Gordon boasts about knowing the line "by instinct", but after he gets switched onto the loop by accident and is unable to continue the train James has the chance to pull the Express.

Featured characters

 * Gordon
 * James
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Henry (does not speak)
 * Thomas (cameo)

Goofs

 * When the narrator says "Gordon, with much noise and blowing of steam, got ready to back onto the train" Gordon's second set of driving wheels create a spark.
 * After Gordon leaves Knapford, the truck in front of James changes.
 * In the scene after the one of the passengers rushing to the booking office, a blonde woman in red has blu-tak underneath her shoes.
 * When the Fat Controller asks James if he would like to pull the Express some time, the tree on the left behind him wobbles.

Episode
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