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|title1 = (The) Spotless Record
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|image1=[[File:TheSpotlessRecord25.PNG|250px]]
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|image1 = [[TheSpotlessRecord60.png|250px]]
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|director=[[David Mitton]]
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|writer = [[Paul Larson]]
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|producer=[[Phil Fehrle]]
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|director = [[David Mitton]]
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|writer=[[Paul Larson]]
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|producer = [[Phil Fehrle]]
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|narrator=
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|narrator = * [[Michael Angelis]] {{Note|UK/US}}
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* [[Michael Angelis]] {{Note|UK/US}}
  
 
* [[Michael Brandon]] {{Note|US}}
  
* [[Michael Brandon]] {{Note|US}}
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|series=[[Series 7|7]]
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|series = [[Series 7|7]]
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|series_no=7.09
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|series_no = 7.09
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|number=165
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|number = 165
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|released = * 16th October 2003 {{Note|UK; original}}
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* 16th October 2003 {{Note|UK}}
  
 
* 19th February 2004 {{Note|CAN}}
  
* 19th February 2004 {{Note|CAN}}
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* 16th March 2004 {{Note|US; Michael Angelis}}
  
 
* 29th March 2004 {{Note|KOR}}
  
* 29th March 2004 {{Note|KOR}}
 
* 24th April 2004 {{Note|JPN}}
  
* 24th April 2004 {{Note|JPN}}
 
* 22nd October 2004 {{Note|AUS}}
  
* 22nd October 2004 {{Note|AUS}}
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* 10th September 2005 {{Note|US; Michael Brandon}}
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* 10th September 2005 {{Note|US}}
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* 16th September 2005 {{Note|UK; New Music}}
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* 11th September 2005 {{Note|UK; New Music}}
 
* 18th September 2009 {{Note|HUN}}
  
* 18th September 2009 {{Note|HUN}}
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|previous=[[The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop|The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop/The Refreshment Lady's Stand]]
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|previous = [[The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop]]/[[The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop|The Refreshment Lady's Stand]]
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|next=[[Toby's Windmill|Toby's Windmill/Toby and the Windmill]]}}
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|next = [[Toby's Windmill|Toby's Windmill/Toby and the Windmill]]
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{{quote|Arthur, it's, eh, 'fruitless' for me to say more, but Thomas, you must help clean up this mess!|Sir Topham Hatt}}
  
{{quote|Arthur, it's, eh, 'fruitless' for me to say more, but Thomas, you must help clean up this mess!|Sir Topham Hatt}}
 
'''''The Spotless Record''''', later shortened to '''''Spotless Record''''', is the ninth episode of the [[Series 7|seventh series]].
  
'''''The Spotless Record''''', later shortened to '''''Spotless Record''''', is the ninth episode of the [[Series 7|seventh series]].
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Arthur is out on [[The Main Line|the main line]] when the trucks start singing again. Arthur crossly tells them to stop, so the trucks decide that if they cannot sing, they will try and teach Arthur a lesson instead. When they come to the top of Gordon's hill, the trucks use their weight to pull Arthur down at high speed. But up ahead Duck has stopped at a [[Level Crossings|level crossing]]. Arthur tries to stop, but it is too late as he crashes into the back of Duck's train, completely destroying Arthur's trucks and damaging Duck's brake van. Squashed fruit flies in all directions. Arthur is very upset now that his spotless record has been ruined.
  
Arthur is out on [[The Main Line|the main line]] when the trucks start singing again. Arthur crossly tells them to stop, so the trucks decide that if they cannot sing, they will try and teach Arthur a lesson instead. When they come to the top of Gordon's hill, the trucks use their weight to pull Arthur down at high speed. But up ahead Duck has stopped at a [[Level Crossings|level crossing]]. Arthur tries to stop, but it is too late as he crashes into the back of Duck's train, completely destroying Arthur's trucks and damaging Duck's brake van. Squashed fruit flies in all directions. Arthur is very upset now that his spotless record has been ruined.
   
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Thomas arrives with the Fat Controller on board. Arthur tells him how he told the trucks to stop singing, but they pulled him down the hill. Thomas feels ashamed and tells the Fat Controller that it was his fault since he told Arthur to stand up to the trucks. The Fat Controller orders Thomas to help clean up the mess. Harvey arrives with [[The Breakdown Train|the breakdown train]] and everyone works hard to clean up the mess.
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Thomas arrives with the Fat Controller on board. Arthur tells him how he told the trucks to stop singing, but they pulled him down the hill. Thomas feels ashamed and admits to the Fat Controller that it was his fault since he told Arthur to stand up to the trucks. The Fat Controller orders Thomas to help clean up the mess. Harvey arrives with [[The Breakdown Train|the breakdown train]] and everyone works hard to clean up the mess.
   
 
That evening, Arthur is being cleaned when Thomas arrives. He apologises for tricking Arthur, and he is grateful that Thomas owned up. The two engines decide that spotless records can be broken, but then mended again, just like friendship.
  
That evening, Arthur is being cleaned when Thomas arrives. He apologises for tricking Arthur, and he is grateful that Thomas owned up. The two engines decide that spotless records can be broken, but then mended again, just like friendship.
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* [[Percy]]
  
* [[Percy]]
 
* [[Arthur]]
  
* [[Arthur]]
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* [[Troublesome Trucks]]
 
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
  
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
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* [[Duck]] (''does not speak'')
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* [[Duck]] {{Does not speak}}
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* [[Harvey]] (''does not speak'')
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* [[Harvey]] {{Does not speak}}
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* [[Henry]] (''cameo'')
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* [[Henry]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Gordon]] (''cameo'')
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* [[Gordon]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[James]] (''cameo'')
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* [[James]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Salty]] (''cameo'')
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* [[Salty]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Butch]] (''cameo'')
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* [[Butch]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Minor Human Characters in the Railway Series#The Fire Brigade|The Fire Brigade]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Big Mickey]] (''cameo'')
  
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* [[Minor Human Characters in the Railway Series#The Fire Brigade|The Fire Brigade]] (''cameo'')
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* [[Minor Human Characters in the Television Series#The Fisherman|The Fisherman]] {{Cameo}}
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* [[Big Mickey]] {{Note|faceless, cameo}}
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* [[Minor Human Characters in the Television Series#The Fisherman|The Fisherman]] (''cameo'')
  
   
 
==Locations==
  
==Locations==
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* [[Brendam|Brendam Docks]]
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* [[Brendam Docks]]
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* [[Sodor Shipping Company]]
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** [[Sodor Shipping Company]]
 
* [[Maron]]
  
* [[Maron]]
 
* [[Tidmouth Sheds]]
  
* [[Tidmouth Sheds]]
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* Going by production order, this is the twentieth episode of the seventh series.
  
* Going by production order, this is the twentieth episode of the seventh series.
 
* In a picture of Thomas and Arthur at Tidmouth Sheds, James is not on the [[Turntables|turntable]].
  
* In a picture of Thomas and Arthur at Tidmouth Sheds, James is not on the [[Turntables|turntable]].
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* In both Michael Angelis' narrations, this is the last episode in which an engine says, "Peep! Peep!" as they are whistling. 
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* In both of Michael Angelis' narrations, this is the last episode in which an engine says, "Peep! Peep!" as they are whistling. While in Michael Brandon's narration Thomas says "Oh Arthur, what a mess" instead.
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* Prior to being released for digital download on Amazon in 2016, Michael Brandon's narration of this episode had only been broadcasted on television.
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* This was the only episode where Arthur has been seen with his angry expression.
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* This was the only episode where Arthur has been seen with one of his angry expressions and his surprised expression, although it was used in the DVD game, Arthur's Tricky Travels.
 
* This is one of several episodes from the seventh series to have its title card read on [[Nick Jr.]] and [[PBS]] airings. 
  
* This is one of several episodes from the seventh series to have its title card read on [[Nick Jr.]] and [[PBS]] airings. 
 
* This is the only episode where the term "Foolish Freight Cars" was mentioned in the US dub. They were only referred to as such in Michael Angelis' re-narration, whereas Michael Brandon's narration uses their more familiar term "Troublesome Trucks" instead.
  
* This is the only episode where the term "Foolish Freight Cars" was mentioned in the US dub. They were only referred to as such in Michael Angelis' re-narration, whereas Michael Brandon's narration uses their more familiar term "Troublesome Trucks" instead.
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* When the shot fades to Thomas and Percy whizzing past Arthur, smoke is venting up from beneath the tracks before Thomas runs on them.
  
* When the shot fades to Thomas and Percy whizzing past Arthur, smoke is venting up from beneath the tracks before Thomas runs on them.
 
* In the first three close-ups of Arthur, his left eyebrow is scratched.
  
* In the first three close-ups of Arthur, his left eyebrow is scratched.
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* The trucks keep swapping places during Arthur's journey. In addition, their faces keep swapping sides.
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* The trucks keep swapping places during Arthur's journey. In addition, their faces keep swapping sides and disappearing.
 
* When Arthur passes the windmill, the vans are missing their faces.
  
* When Arthur passes the windmill, the vans are missing their faces.
 
* Arthur's first few wheels are lifted up during the collision, but in later shots they are back on the tracks.
  
* Arthur's first few wheels are lifted up during the collision, but in later shots they are back on the tracks.
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* In the shot of Arthur's wheels while he is braking, the signal pole can be briefly seen. However in the next point of view shot, the trucks pass the signal again.
  
* In the shot of Arthur's wheels while he is braking, the signal pole can be briefly seen. However in the next point of view shot, the trucks pass the signal again.
 
* When Arthur starts his journey, he is actually pushing his trucks further towards the end of the siding.
  
* When Arthur starts his journey, he is actually pushing his trucks further towards the end of the siding.
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* Both tracks where Thomas and Arthur stand up while talking about the troublesome vans lead to dead ends in both sides.
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* Both tracks where Thomas and Arthur stand while talking about the troublesome vans lead to dead ends in both sides.
 
* In the first two close-ups of Arthur at the water tower, James spins on the turntable twice.
  
* In the first two close-ups of Arthur at the water tower, James spins on the turntable twice.
 
* In the second close-up of Arthur at the water tower, his eye mechanism can be seen moving between his face and smokebox.
  
* In the second close-up of Arthur at the water tower, his eye mechanism can be seen moving between his face and smokebox.
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* When Arthur passes the Three Tier Bridge, the trucks can be seen faceless if one were to look close enough.
  
 
* When Thomas pushes the flatbeds and trucks with the damaged trucks' parts, two of the trucks and one of the flatbeds briefly jerk up.
  
* When Thomas pushes the flatbeds and trucks with the damaged trucks' parts, two of the trucks and one of the flatbeds briefly jerk up.
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==Quotes==
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*'''Trucks:''' Chuff chuff chuff! You tug and huff! But you're so rusty you can't even puff!
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*'''Arthur: '''Stop singing! Trucks should do as they're told!
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*'''Thomas:''' Oh, Arthur, what a mess!
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*'''The Fat Controller:''' What happened here?
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*'''Arthur:''' The trucks were singing. I told them to stop but they made me go too fast.
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*'''Thomas:''' Please, sir. It's my fault.
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*'''Narrator:''' Thomas told Sir Topham Hatt/The Fat Controller what he had done.
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*'''The Fat Controller:''' Arthur, it's fruitless for me to say more, but, Thomas, you must help clear up this mess.
   
 
==Merchandise==
  
==Merchandise==
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===US===
  
===US===
 
* [[New Friends for Thomas and Other Adventures]] {{Note|Michael Angelis' US narration}}
  
* [[New Friends for Thomas and Other Adventures]] {{Note|Michael Angelis' US narration}}
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* [[Thomas & Friends Classic Volume 7]] {{Note|Michael Brandon's US narration}}
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* [[Thomas & Friends Classic Volume 7]] {{Note|Michael Brandon's narration}}
   
 
====DVD Boxsets====
  
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===MYS===
  
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* [[Emily's New Coaches and Other Adventures]]
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* [[The Spotless Record and Other Adventures]]
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* [[Emily's New Coaches and Other Adventures]] {{Note|DVD}}
 
* [[Magical Collection]]
  
* [[Magical Collection]]
 
* [[Season To Cherish Collection]]
  
* [[Season To Cherish Collection]]
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===THA===
  
===THA===
 
* [[Thomas and Friends - Volume 24 (Thai DVD)]]
  
* [[Thomas and Friends - Volume 24 (Thai DVD)]]
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* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 18 (Hong Kong DVD)|Thomas and Friends Volume 18]] {{Note|VCD}}
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* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 12 (Hong Kong DVD)|Thomas and Friends Volume 12]] {{Note|DVD}}
   
 
===TWN===
  
===TWN===
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* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 18 (Taiwanese DVD)]]
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* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 17 (Taiwanese DVD)]]
 
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{{Series 7}}
  
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“Arthur, it's, eh, 'fruitless' for me to say more, but Thomas, you must help clean up this mess!”
― Sir Topham Hatt

The Spotless Record, later shortened to Spotless Record, is the ninth episode of the seventh series.

Plot

A new tank engine named Arthur arrives. The Fat Controller explains that he is to shunt trucks and pull freight, and that he was chosen for he has a spotless record. Percy is confused, so Thomas explains that it means Arthur has never been naughty and he has never had an accident.

Later, Thomas and Percy are bumping trucks around. They know this is naughty but they are having fun. Thomas asks Arthur to join in, but he declines. Arthur's first job is to take a train of fruit to market. The trucks sing at him which he thinks is very rude. This gives Thomas an idea; He tells Arthur that the Fat Controller does not like the trucks singing, and that he should tell them to stop. Arthur is convinced that he can keep the trucks in order and sets off while Thomas chuckles at his little joke.

Arthur is out on the main line when the trucks start singing again. Arthur crossly tells them to stop, so the trucks decide that if they cannot sing, they will try and teach Arthur a lesson instead. When they come to the top of Gordon's hill, the trucks use their weight to pull Arthur down at high speed. But up ahead Duck has stopped at a level crossing. Arthur tries to stop, but it is too late as he crashes into the back of Duck's train, completely destroying Arthur's trucks and damaging Duck's brake van. Squashed fruit flies in all directions. Arthur is very upset now that his spotless record has been ruined.

Thomas arrives with the Fat Controller on board. Arthur tells him how he told the trucks to stop singing, but they pulled him down the hill. Thomas feels ashamed and admits to the Fat Controller that it was his fault since he told Arthur to stand up to the trucks. The Fat Controller orders Thomas to help clean up the mess. Harvey arrives with the breakdown train and everyone works hard to clean up the mess.

That evening, Arthur is being cleaned when Thomas arrives. He apologises for tricking Arthur, and he is grateful that Thomas owned up. The two engines decide that spotless records can be broken, but then mended again, just like friendship.

Characters

Locations

Trivia

  • Going by production order, this is the twentieth episode of the seventh series.
  • In a picture of Thomas and Arthur at Tidmouth Sheds, James is not on the turntable.
  • In both of Michael Angelis' narrations, this is the last episode in which an engine says, "Peep! Peep!" as they are whistling. While in Michael Brandon's narration Thomas says "Oh Arthur, what a mess" instead.
  • Prior to being released for digital download on Amazon in 2016, Michael Brandon's narration of this episode had only been broadcasted on television.
  • This was the only episode where Arthur has been seen with one of his angry expressions and his surprised expression, although it was used in the DVD game, Arthur's Tricky Travels.
  • This is one of several episodes from the seventh series to have its title card read on Nick Jr. and PBS airings. 
  • This is the only episode where the term "Foolish Freight Cars" was mentioned in the US dub. They were only referred to as such in Michael Angelis' re-narration, whereas Michael Brandon's narration uses their more familiar term "Troublesome Trucks" instead.

Goofs

  • When Thomas explains what a spotless record is, James is hurrying past in the background, but soon after, he and his train disappear.
  • When the shot fades to Thomas and Percy whizzing past Arthur, smoke is venting up from beneath the tracks before Thomas runs on them.
  • In the first three close-ups of Arthur, his left eyebrow is scratched.
  • The trucks keep swapping places during Arthur's journey. In addition, their faces keep swapping sides and disappearing.
  • When Arthur passes the windmill, the vans are missing their faces.
  • Arthur's first few wheels are lifted up during the collision, but in later shots they are back on the tracks.
  • When Arthur enters Maron, the end of the set can be seen at the top right.
  • In a close-up of Arthur, the track behind him leads to bushes.
  • At the docks, Percy pushes trucks past Thomas on the tracks right next to him. A few seconds later, Salty pushes trucks past Thomas on the same track, but in the other direction.
  • When this episode first aired on CiTV, the Radio Times still referred to Arthur by his original name, Clarence.
  • In the shot of Arthur's wheels while he is braking, the signal pole can be briefly seen. However in the next point of view shot, the trucks pass the signal again.
  • When Arthur starts his journey, he is actually pushing his trucks further towards the end of the siding.
  • Both tracks where Thomas and Arthur stand while talking about the troublesome vans lead to dead ends in both sides.
  • In the first two close-ups of Arthur at the water tower, James spins on the turntable twice.
  • In the second close-up of Arthur at the water tower, his eye mechanism can be seen moving between his face and smokebox.
  • When Thomas pushes the flatbeds and trucks with the damaged trucks' parts, two of the trucks and one of the flatbeds briefly jerk up.

Quotes

  • Trucks: Chuff chuff chuff! You tug and huff! But you're so rusty you can't even puff!
  • Arthur: Stop singing! Trucks should do as they're told!

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  • Thomas: Oh, Arthur, what a mess!
  • The Fat Controller: What happened here?
  • Arthur: The trucks were singing. I told them to stop but they made me go too fast.
  • Thomas: Please, sir. It's my fault.
  • Narrator: Thomas told Sir Topham Hatt/The Fat Controller what he had done.
  • The Fat Controller: Arthur, it's fruitless for me to say more, but, Thomas, you must help clear up this mess.

Merchandise

In Other Languages

Language Title
Chinese 完美纪录
Danish Et uplettet rygte
Hungarian A makulátlan múlt
Italian La Locomotiva Senza Macchia
Japanese アーサーのきろく
Korean 무사고 기록
Polish Nieposzlakowana Opinia
Romanian Un Record Impecabil
Russian Незапятнанная репутация
Serbian Čist zapis
Slovak Čistý štít
Swedish Den fläckfria meritlistan
Thai อาเธอร์สกปรกจนได้
Welsh Llechan Lân

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