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{{Quote|Dirty or clean - I'm a famous machine!|Gordon}}
 
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'''''The Trouble with Mud''''', also known as '''''Trouble with Mud''''', is the tenth episode of the [[Series 3|third series]].
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'''''The Trouble with Mud''''', also known as '''''Trouble with Mud''''', is the tenth episode of the [[Series 3|third series]]. It is based on the story [[Leaves]] from [[The Railway Series]] book, [[Gordon the Big Engine]].
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
One morning, Thomas is being cleaned when a muddy Gordon arrives. Thomas tells Gordon to have a wash down, but Gordon does not care and leaves. A strong wind is blowing and Gordon's [[driver]] tells him to slow down, but that only makes Gordon more cross at being dirty and late. In the goods yard of the next station, Gordon sees a sign saying "All trains must wash down daily."
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One morning, Thomas is being cleaned when Gordon arrives covered in mud. Thomas tells Gordon to have a wash down, but Gordon does not care and leaves. A strong wind is blowing and Gordon's [[driver]] tells him to slow down, but that only makes Gordon more cross at being dirty and late. In the goods yard of the next station, Gordon sees a sign saying "All trains must wash down daily."
   
James is just finishing with his wash down and Gordon's driver tells him it is his turn now, but Gordon angrily lets off steam and mud flies all over his driver, the [[workmen]], and even James. Gordon's driver scolds him that he is a very naughty engine and now he has to wait until James gets another wash, but Gordon does not and leaves to pull the express. The Fat Controller is waiting for Gordon at Knapford and tells him that, because he is muddy, Henry will have to pull the train instead. Gordon is then ordered to get cleaned up at once.
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James is just finishing with his wash down and Gordon's driver tells him it is his turn now, but Gordon angrily lets off steam and mud flies all over his driver, the [[workmen]], and even James. Gordon's driver scolds him and now he has to wait until James gets another wash, but Gordon does not and leaves to pull the express. The Fat Controller is waiting for Gordon at Knapford and tells him that, because he is muddy, Henry will have to pull the train instead. Gordon is then ordered to get cleaned up at once.
   
Gordon leaves to get a wash down and then shunts [[Troublesome Trucks|trucks]] for the rest of the day. Soon it is James' turn to take the express, Gordon warns him about the hills being slippery and says that he may need help, but James denies this and leaves. Earlier, a storm swept across Gordon's Hill, blowing leaves onto the tracks. Though the storm is over, the hill is still slippery.
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After Gordon finally receives a wash down, he pulls and shunts [[Troublesome Trucks|trucks]] for the rest of the day, much to his anger. As soon as James' turn to take the express comes, Gordon warns him about the hills being slippery and says that he may need help, but James denies this and leaves. Earlier, a storm swept across Gordon's Hill, blowing leaves onto the tracks. Though the storm is over, the hill is still slippery.
   
When James sees the signal that the line is clear, he picks up speed as he tries to pull the train over the hill by himself like [[Troublesome Trucks (episode)|before]]. But halfway up, his wheels begin to slip and instead he rolls back down the hill. Gordon sees everything and decides to help James up the hill. Then, thanks to Gordon’s pushing from behind, James makes it to the top.
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When James sees the signal that the line is clear, he picks up speed as he tries to pull the train over the hill by himself like [[Troublesome Trucks (episode)|before]]. But halfway up, despite his determination, his wheels begin to slip and instead he rolls back down the hill. Gordon sees everything and decides to help James up the hill. Then, thanks to Gordon's pushing from behind, James makes it to the top.
   
That night, Thomas asks the Fat Controller if Gordon can pull coaches again. The Fat Controller says that Gordon may, as long as he understands the importance of having a good washdown. After he leaves, the other engines went to sleep. Gordon states that "Dirty or clean, he's a famous machine," even though there is no one else left awake or around to hear him.
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That night, Thomas asks the Fat Controller if Gordon can pull coaches again. The Fat Controller says that Gordon may, as long as he understands the importance of having a good washdown. After he leaves, the other engines settle to sleep. Gordon states that "Dirty or clean, I'm a famous machine," even though there is no one else left awake or around to hear him.
   
 
==Characters==
 
==Characters==
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* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
 
* [[Sir Topham Hatt]]
 
* [[Henry]] {{Does not speak}}
 
* [[Henry]] {{Does not speak}}
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* [[Troublesome Trucks]] {{do not speak}}
 
* [[Percy]] {{Cameo}}
 
* [[Percy]] {{Cameo}}
 
* [[Mrs. Kyndley]] {{Cameo}}
 
* [[Mrs. Kyndley]] {{Cameo}}
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==Locations==
 
==Locations==
 
* [[Knapford]]
 
* [[Knapford]]
 
** [[Knapford Yards]]
 
*** [[Sodor Shipping Company]]
 
* [[Gordon's Hill]]
 
* [[Gordon's Hill]]
 
* [[Tidmouth Sheds]]
 
* [[Tidmouth Sheds]]
 
* [[Wellsworth]]
 
* [[Wellsworth]]
* [[Knapford Yards]]
 
 
* [[Washdowns|The Washdown]]
 
* [[Washdowns|The Washdown]]
* [[Sodor Shipping Company]]
 
 
* [[Henry's Forest (landmark)|Henry's Forest]]
 
* [[Henry's Forest (landmark)|Henry's Forest]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* This episode is based on the story [[Leaves]] from [[The Railway Series]] book, [[Gordon the Big Engine]]. Thomas' line "Please Sir, can Gordon pull coaches again now?" is taken from [[Paint Pots and Queens]].
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* Thomas' line "Please Sir, can Gordon pull coaches again now?" is taken from [[Paint Pots and Queens]].
* In the episode, the [[Express Coaches|express coaches]] of James' train are red, but in a few rare photos, they are green.
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* In the episode, the [[Express Coaches|express coaches]] of James' train are red, but in a few promotional photos, they are green.
 
* In the early UK narration, the music in some scenes are omitted:
 
* In the early UK narration, the music in some scenes are omitted:
 
** In the scene when Gordon lets off steam and blows mud onto James.
 
** In the scene when Gordon lets off steam and blows mud onto James.
 
** When the narrator said "Gordon saw everything."
 
** When the narrator said "Gordon saw everything."
 
** The music at the end of the episode is omitted, though a second of it is slightly heard when the credits started.
 
** The music at the end of the episode is omitted, though a second of it is slightly heard when the credits started.
** When Gordon says "Goods trains! Goods trains!" ''(or "Freight trains! Freight trains!" in the US version)''
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** When Gordon says "Goods trains! Goods trains!"
*** This line was omitted in the later UK narration.
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* This marks the only appearance of Gordon's Hill in the third series.
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*Chronologically, [[Gordon the Big Engine|Leaves]] (the story this episode is based on) takes place just after the events of [[Off the Rails]].
*This marks the only appearance of Gordon's Hill in the third series.
 
   
 
==Goofs==
 
==Goofs==
 
* The cleaners washing Thomas all have skinny flesh-coloured wires for necks.
 
* The cleaners washing Thomas all have skinny flesh-coloured wires for necks.
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* The mud on Gordon changed several times whenever he refused to get a washdown.
* When Gordon says "Baaah!", studio equipment can be seen in the top left corner.
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* When Gordon's driver says "You'll feel better after a good hose down", studio equipment can be seen in the top left corner.
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* The camera wobbles when Gordon finally receives a washdown in the restored version.
 
* As Gordon says "Mind my eyes!" his right eye is misaligned.
 
* As Gordon says "Mind my eyes!" his right eye is misaligned.
 
* As the passengers board the express, one of the coaches has a hole in the roof.
 
* As the passengers board the express, one of the coaches has a hole in the roof.
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* The signals at the bottom of Gordon's Hill are incorrect as the yellow distant signal is above the red home signal.
 
* The signals at the bottom of Gordon's Hill are incorrect as the yellow distant signal is above the red home signal.
 
* In the Norwegian version, James is referred to as Henry when he says, "Trucks will be trucks."
 
* In the Norwegian version, James is referred to as Henry when he says, "Trucks will be trucks."
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==Quotes==
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:'''Thomas''': ''[sees Gordon covered in mud]'' Hello, Gordon. You look as if you've had a mud bath. Be a sensible engine and have a shower instead.
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:'''Gordon''': I haven't time to dawdle over my appearance like fussy tank engines do.
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:'''Narrator''': The wind blew stronger.
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:'''Gordon's Driver''': '''US:''' Gordon, slow down! / '''UK:''' Phew, Gordon! Slow down!
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:'''Gordon''': Now I'll be dirty and late! Dirty and late!
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:''[at the washdown, James is finished]''
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:'''Driver''': Come on, Gordon. You'll feel better, too, after a good hosedown.
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:'''Gordon''': BAH!!!
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:''[he angrily lets off steam, covering James in mud]''
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:'''Driver''': You're a very naughty engine! Now James will need another shower! You'll have to wait ''your'' turn till later!
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:'''Gordon''': Good riddance! I'm far too busy to waste time with water!
   
 
==Merchandise==
 
==Merchandise==
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{{Other Languages
 
{{Other Languages
|GER=Immer Dieser Schmutz
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|GER=Immer dieser Schmutz
 
|BRA=Os Problemas com Lama
 
|BRA=Os Problemas com Lama
 
|NOR=Vanskelig Søle
 
|NOR=Vanskelig Søle
 
|DAN=Problemer med Mudder
 
|DAN=Problemer med Mudder
|SPA=Barro Problemas/Los Problemas con el Barro
 
 
|JPN=どろんこゴードン
 
|JPN=どろんこゴードン
 
|FIN=Mutaa Matkassa
 
|FIN=Mutaa Matkassa
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{{Scroll box|
 
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===UK===
 
===UK===
* [[Trust Thomas and Other Stories (UK)|Trust Thomas and Other Stories]] ''(Direct-to-Home Video)''
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* [[Trust Thomas and Other Stories (UK)|Trust Thomas and Other Stories]] {{Note|Direct-to-Home Video}}
 
* [[Thomas Gets Bumped and 17 Other Stories]]
 
* [[Thomas Gets Bumped and 17 Other Stories]]
 
* [[Biggest Party Video Ever!]]
 
* [[Biggest Party Video Ever!]]
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====DVD Boxsets====
 
====DVD Boxsets====
* [[Complete Series 1-10 (Boxset)|Complete Series 1-10]]
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* Complete Series 1-10
 
* Classic Collection
 
* Classic Collection
 
* Series Three and [[The Complete Fourth Series|Series Four]] '''Double Pack'''
 
* Series Three and [[The Complete Fourth Series|Series Four]] '''Double Pack'''
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===MYS===
 
===MYS===
 
* [[Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Thomas Adventures]]
 
* [[Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Thomas Adventures]]
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* [[Donald's Duck and Other Adventures]]
   
 
===IN===
 
===IN===
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===CHN===
 
===CHN===
 
* [[Thomas and Friends Season 1-4 (DVD)]]
 
* [[Thomas and Friends Season 1-4 (DVD)]]
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===HK===
 
* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 7 (Hong Kong DVD)|Thomas and Friends Volume 7]] (VCD)
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* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 4 (Hong Kong DVD)|Thomas and Friends Volume 4]] (DVD)
   
 
===THA===
 
===THA===
* [[Thomas and Friends Volume 7 (Thai DVD)]]
 
 
* [[Thomas and Friends - Volume 9 (Thai DVD)]]
 
* [[Thomas and Friends - Volume 9 (Thai DVD)]]
 
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Revision as of 02:41, 3 May 2020

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“Dirty or clean - I'm a famous machine!”
― Gordon

The Trouble with Mud, also known as Trouble with Mud, is the tenth episode of the third series. It is based on the story Leaves from The Railway Series book, Gordon the Big Engine.

Plot

One morning, Thomas is being cleaned when Gordon arrives covered in mud. Thomas tells Gordon to have a wash down, but Gordon does not care and leaves. A strong wind is blowing and Gordon's driver tells him to slow down, but that only makes Gordon more cross at being dirty and late. In the goods yard of the next station, Gordon sees a sign saying "All trains must wash down daily."

James is just finishing with his wash down and Gordon's driver tells him it is his turn now, but Gordon angrily lets off steam and mud flies all over his driver, the workmen, and even James. Gordon's driver scolds him and now he has to wait until James gets another wash, but Gordon does not and leaves to pull the express. The Fat Controller is waiting for Gordon at Knapford and tells him that, because he is muddy, Henry will have to pull the train instead. Gordon is then ordered to get cleaned up at once.

After Gordon finally receives a wash down, he pulls and shunts trucks for the rest of the day, much to his anger. As soon as James' turn to take the express comes, Gordon warns him about the hills being slippery and says that he may need help, but James denies this and leaves. Earlier, a storm swept across Gordon's Hill, blowing leaves onto the tracks. Though the storm is over, the hill is still slippery.

When James sees the signal that the line is clear, he picks up speed as he tries to pull the train over the hill by himself like before. But halfway up, despite his determination, his wheels begin to slip and instead he rolls back down the hill. Gordon sees everything and decides to help James up the hill. Then, thanks to Gordon's pushing from behind, James makes it to the top.

That night, Thomas asks the Fat Controller if Gordon can pull coaches again. The Fat Controller says that Gordon may, as long as he understands the importance of having a good washdown. After he leaves, the other engines settle to sleep. Gordon states that "Dirty or clean, I'm a famous machine," even though there is no one else left awake or around to hear him.

Characters

Locations

Trivia

  • Thomas' line "Please Sir, can Gordon pull coaches again now?" is taken from Paint Pots and Queens.
  • In the episode, the express coaches of James' train are red, but in a few promotional photos, they are green.
  • In the early UK narration, the music in some scenes are omitted:
    • In the scene when Gordon lets off steam and blows mud onto James.
    • When the narrator said "Gordon saw everything."
    • The music at the end of the episode is omitted, though a second of it is slightly heard when the credits started.
    • When Gordon says "Goods trains! Goods trains!"
  • This marks the only appearance of Gordon's Hill in the third series.
  • Chronologically, Leaves (the story this episode is based on) takes place just after the events of Off the Rails.

Goofs

  • The cleaners washing Thomas all have skinny flesh-coloured wires for necks.
  • The mud on Gordon changed several times whenever he refused to get a washdown.
  • When Gordon's driver says "You'll feel better after a good hose down", studio equipment can be seen in the top left corner.
  • The camera wobbles when Gordon finally receives a washdown in the restored version.
  • As Gordon says "Mind my eyes!" his right eye is misaligned.
  • As the passengers board the express, one of the coaches has a hole in the roof.
  • When James first sets off with the express, his wheels slip.
  • When James is sliding back down Gordon's Hill, a wire can be seen attached to his rear coach pulling him back down the hill.
  • In the extended scene of James going back up the hill, Gordon is not seen pushing James.
  • Gordon's eyebrows are missing at the beginning.
  • When Gordon and James are at the bottom of Gordon's Hill, a signal above them is set for stop.
  • The signals at the bottom of Gordon's Hill are incorrect as the yellow distant signal is above the red home signal.
  • In the Norwegian version, James is referred to as Henry when he says, "Trucks will be trucks."

Quotes

Thomas: [sees Gordon covered in mud] Hello, Gordon. You look as if you've had a mud bath. Be a sensible engine and have a shower instead.
Gordon: I haven't time to dawdle over my appearance like fussy tank engines do.

Narrator: The wind blew stronger.
Gordon's Driver: US: Gordon, slow down! / UK: Phew, Gordon! Slow down!
Gordon: Now I'll be dirty and late! Dirty and late!

[at the washdown, James is finished]
Driver: Come on, Gordon. You'll feel better, too, after a good hosedown.
Gordon: BAH!!!
[he angrily lets off steam, covering James in mud]
Driver: You're a very naughty engine! Now James will need another shower! You'll have to wait your turn till later!
Gordon: Good riddance! I'm far too busy to waste time with water!

Merchandise

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Brazilian Portuguese Os Problemas com Lama
Chinese 泥帶來麻煩
Czech Potíže s Blátem
Danish Problemer med Mudder
Dutch Die Lastige Modder
Finnish Mutaa Matkassa
German Immer dieser Schmutz
Greek Το λασπόλουτρο
Hungarian A Csúszós Vasúti Sín
Italian Una Doccia ci Vuole
Japanese どろんこゴードン
Korean 진흙투성이, 고든
Norwegian Vanskelig Søle
Polish Błotne Kłopoty
Romanian Probleme cu Noroiul
Russian Проблема с грязью
Serbian Problem sa Blatom
Slovak Ťažkosti s Blatom
Slovenian Težave z Blatom
Swedish Vanskelig Søle
Thai กอร์ดอนไม่อยากอาบน้ำ
Ukrainian Клопіт через бруд
Welsh Helynt y Mwd

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