Toad Stands By

"Toad Stands By" is a fourth season episode. It first aired on March the 20th, 1995.

Plot
When Oliver returns from the Works, 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. After the incident, the trucks become fearful of Oliver and whisper to each other not to anger him. Scruffey, who was repaired, wisely 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.

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, I shouldn't have fallen in the turntable well" Henry's trucks derail.
 * When Douglas Leaves The Yards By Toad, Toad's Eyebrows are Missing.
 * Toad changes from the siding in the yard to a siding just outside the station.
 * In the American narrations of the third season George Carlin gave Oliver a raspy voice, but now Oliver speaks like the other engines.
 * When The Fat Controller Speaks to S.C.Ruffey His eyebrows are Missing.
 * At the End, One Of Scruffey's Eyebrows Are Dented.
 * For the rest of the season, Oliver has Donald's whistle.