THE OPINIONS, THOUGHTS AND MUSINGS IN THIS BLOG POST ARE SOLELY THOSE OF ZACK WANZER, NOT THE THOMAS FANDOM IN GENERAL
Season 3, Episode 19
One Good Turn
Based on the magazine stories by Andrew Brenner
Adapted by Britt Allcroft and David Mitton
I find it strange that at the start, Bill and Ben are mentioned to be working on the Fat Controller's railway when really, they're privately owned. I'm not gonna dwell on that since it's the least of this episode's problems. Anyway, he asks for Bill and Ben's help in the big yards, and they agree to help out. There, they tease BoCo that he's tired and offer to take all his trains for him, but the big diesel doesn't fall for their prank, although he appreciates their help in the yard.
Bill and Ben are soon hard at work, and afterward, the day's work is done and Bill has a spin on the turntable, but his fun is short lived when he's made to let the other engines use it, but ends up on Ben's line by mistake, and the two argue over who's in who's way. The next day, each twin complains to BoCo about the other, much to the big diesel's concern ("The way I heard it, it sounded like you were both to blame.") and soon, even Edward loses patience with the twins' grumbling as it spreads a bad atmosphere in the yard. However, BoCo has a plan (not in the "cunning" way as Baldrick would think) to get them to stop grumbling...
The Fat Controller asks the twins to take BoCo's heavy goods train while the diesel takes a special train to the harbor, ignoring their protests. Ben tries to take the train on his own, but it's too heavy for him alone, and soon, both he and Bill laugh about it and agree to take the train together, becoming friends once more.
Having a story set on Edward's branchline is a big rarity these days - very recently, we got No Steam without Coal, and look at how well the story did to have a standard gauge episode without any Steam Team members playing a role (yes, Edward cameoed, but still). Back in season three, it was actually a great idea to have a few stories based around Edward's branchline like this and Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party which I reviewed earlier, and to give BoCo a little bit of time in the spotlight. The moral about helping friends really can teach kids a lot, and so does a lot of positive messages throughout the season. Another favorite of mine in this season.
Bill and Ben are soon hard at work, and afterward, the day's work is done and Bill has a spin on the turntable, but his fun is short lived when he's made to let the other engines use it, but ends up on Ben's line by mistake, and the two argue over who's in who's way. The next day, each twin complains to BoCo about the other, much to the big diesel's concern ("The way I heard it, it sounded like you were both to blame.") and soon, even Edward loses patience with the twins' grumbling as it spreads a bad atmosphere in the yard. However, BoCo has a plan (not in the "cunning" way as Baldrick would think) to get them to stop grumbling...
The Fat Controller asks the twins to take BoCo's heavy goods train while the diesel takes a special train to the harbor, ignoring their protests. Ben tries to take the train on his own, but it's too heavy for him alone, and soon, both he and Bill laugh about it and agree to take the train together, becoming friends once more.
Having a story set on Edward's branchline is a big rarity these days - very recently, we got No Steam without Coal, and look at how well the story did to have a standard gauge episode without any Steam Team members playing a role (yes, Edward cameoed, but still). Back in season three, it was actually a great idea to have a few stories based around Edward's branchline like this and Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party which I reviewed earlier, and to give BoCo a little bit of time in the spotlight. The moral about helping friends really can teach kids a lot, and so does a lot of positive messages throughout the season. Another favorite of mine in this season.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Thomas and Friends Season 3 Scorecard
1. A Scarf for Percy: 8.5
2. Percy's Promise: 6.5
3. Time for Trouble: 6
4. Gordon and the Famous Visitor: 8
2. Percy's Promise: 6.5
3. Time for Trouble: 6
4. Gordon and the Famous Visitor: 8
9. Henry's Forest: 9
10. The Trouble with Mud: 4
10. The Trouble with Mud: 4
16. Edward, Trevor and the Really Useful Party: 8.5
17. Buzz Buzz: 8
19. One Good Turn: 9
26. Thomas and Percy's Christmas (Mountain) Adventure: 7.5 (UK) / 4 (US)
19. One Good Turn: 9
26. Thomas and Percy's Christmas (Mountain) Adventure: 7.5 (UK) / 4 (US)
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