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[[caption-width-right:280:Percy is Donald and Douglas' deputation. Yeah... they're boned.]]
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Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing them that, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by rewarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them, as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
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Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing He informs them that, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by rewarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them, as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
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Heavier than normal snow has fallen on the Island of Sodor and while the other engines hate it, Donald and Douglas are used to the conditions and clear the lines. They encounter one drift deeper than most, which turns out to be Henry.
Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signal box and destroying the spiteful brake van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them away which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about the situation, and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy stammer through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing them, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by awarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them and as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signal box and destroying the spiteful brake van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them away which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about the situation, and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy stammer through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing them, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by awarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them and as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
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Heavier than normal snow has fallen on the Island of Sodor and and, while the other engines hate it, Donald and Douglas are used to the conditions and clear the lines. They encounter one drift deeper than most, which turns out to be Henry.
Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signal box and destroying the spiteful brake van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of themaway away, which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about thesituation, and he situation. Edward suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" "disputation", and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controllerreturns returns, and a nervous Percy stammer stammers through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informingthem, them that, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by awarding rewarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them and them, as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signal box and destroying the spiteful brake van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them
Percy talks to Edward about the
The Fat Controller
Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing
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-->'''James''': And that Spiteful Brake Van, too! Good riddance! That's what I say!
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-->'''Henry''': What is a desperation?\\
'''Percy''': It's when engines tell the Fat Controller something's wrong.\\
'''Duck''': Did you say "tell The Fat Controller"?\\
'''Narrator''': There was a long silence...\\
'''Gordon''': I propose that Percy be our...disputation.
'''Percy''': It's when engines tell the Fat Controller something's wrong.\\
'''Duck''': Did you say "tell The Fat Controller"?\\
'''Narrator''': There was a long silence...\\
'''Gordon''': I propose that Percy be our...disputation.
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* OhCrap: Percy after being volunteered to confront the Fat Controller. He almost jumps when he comes before him.
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* OhCrap: Percy after being volunteered "volunteered" to confront the Fat Controller. He almost jumps when he the Fat Controller comes before him.him.
* ParrotExpoWhat: After Percy goes to Edward for advice, and Edward says they need a deputation, Percy hurries back to the others...
--> '''Percy:''' Edward says we need a... a depot station!\\
'''Gordon:''' Of course! The question is...\\
'''Henry:''' What is a desperation?\\
'''Percy:''' ''[smugly]'' It's when engines tell the Fat Controller something's wrong.
* ParrotExpoWhat: After Percy goes to Edward for advice, and Edward says they need a deputation, Percy hurries back to the others...
--> '''Percy:''' Edward says we need a... a depot station!\\
'''Gordon:''' Of course! The question is...\\
'''Henry:''' What is a desperation?\\
'''Percy:''' ''[smugly]'' It's when engines tell the Fat Controller something's wrong.
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* TakeAThirdOption: Percy changes the Fat Controller's mind of sending either Donald or Douglas home, as if he does so, they'll be scrapped. Thus, the Fat Controller decides to keep them both and rewards them with a new coat of paint and the addition of having their names painted on.
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* TakeAThirdOption: Percy changes the Fat Controller's mind of sending either Donald or Douglas home, as if he does so, they'll be scrapped. Thus, the Fat Controller decides to keep them both and rewards them with a new coat of paint and the addition of having their names painted on.on them.
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* HelpImStuck: Henry gets stuck in a snowdrift. He is soon rescued by Donald and Douglas, and this inspires the engines to convince Sir Topham Hatt to let the twins stay on Sodor.
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* HelpImStuck: Henry gets stuck in a snowdrift. He is soon rescued by Donald and Douglas, and this inspires the engines to convince Sir Topham Hatt the Fat Controller to let the twins stay on Sodor.
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* TakeAThirdOption: Percy changes Sir Topham Hatt's mind of sending either Donald or Douglas home, as if he does so, they'll be scrapped. Thus, Sir Topham decides to keep them both and rewards them with a new coat of paint and the addition of their own nameplates.
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* TakeAThirdOption: Percy changes Sir Topham Hatt's the Fat Controller's mind of sending either Donald or Douglas home, as if he does so, they'll be scrapped. Thus, Sir Topham the Fat Controller decides to keep them both and rewards them with a new coat of paint and the addition of having their own nameplates.names painted on.
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Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signalbox and destroying the spiteful break van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them away which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about the situation and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy stammers through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Percy talks to Edward about the situation and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy stammers through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
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Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signalbox signal box and destroying the spiteful break brake van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them away which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about thesituation situation, and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percystammers stammer through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Percy talks to Edward about the
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy
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-->'''James''': And that Spiteful Brake Van, too! Good riddance! That's all I say!
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-->'''James''': And that Spiteful Brake Van, too! Good riddance! That's all what I say!
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'''Percy''': It's when engines tell The Fat Controller what's wrong.\\
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'''Percy''': It's when engines tell The the Fat Controller what's something's wrong.\\
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* ObviousRulePatch: The Fat Controller tells Donald and Douglas that they will have nameplates on their sides to prevent any more "mistakes".
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'''Air date''': November 19th, 1986
'''Adapted from''': ''[[Recap/TheRailwaySeriesB15TheTwinEngines The Twin Engines]]'', "The Deputation"
[[quoteright:280:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/280px-thedeputation5_3552.png]]
Heavier than normal snow has fallen on the Island of Sodor and while the other engines hate it, Donald and Douglas are used to the conditions and clear the lines. They encounter one drift deeper than most, which turns out to be Henry.
Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signalbox and destroying the spiteful break van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them away which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about the situation and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy stammers through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing them, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by awarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them and as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
!!Tropes featured in the episode:
* ArmorPiercingQuestion: Duck's question to Percy. See {{Beat}}.
* AssholeVictim: James expressed how glad he was when the Spiteful Brake Van was broken up.
-->'''James''': And that Spiteful Brake Van, too! Good riddance! That's all I say!
* {{Beat}}:
-->'''Henry''': What is a desperation?\\
'''Percy''': It's when engines tell The Fat Controller what's wrong.\\
'''Duck''': Did you say "tell The Fat Controller"?\\
'''Narrator''': There was a long silence...\\
'''Gordon''': I propose that Percy be our...disputation.
* {{Bowdlerise}}: In the UK version, The Fat Controller tells the engines that he had a deputation and he understands their feelings, but doesn't approve of interference in his decision making. In the US, he tells them that he understands their feelings and has given a lot of thought to the matter.
* DelusionsOfEloquence: The engines discussing their depo station/desperation/disputation.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Despite their troubles in "Brake Van", and thanks to Percy's help, Donald and Douglas are here to stay in The Fat Controller's railway. Cue to all of the engines whistling with joy.
* FelonyMisdemeanor: Gordon complained about how the twins were going to be sent away because Donald accidentally broken a signal box followed by James with breaking the Spiteful Brake Van.
* GotVolunteered: Percy.
* HelpImStuck: Henry gets stuck in a snowdrift. He is soon rescued by Donald and Douglas, and this inspires the engines to convince Sir Topham Hatt to let the twins stay on Sodor.
* OhCrap: Percy after being volunteered to confront the Fat Controller. He almost jumps when he comes before him.
* SeriesContinuityError: The episode keeps the Fat Controller's mentioning of giving the twins name plates so "there will be no more mistakes". This refers to the TwinSwitch in the novel story "The Missing Coach", which was scrapped during production.
* TakeAThirdOption: Percy changes Sir Topham Hatt's mind of sending either Donald or Douglas home, as if he does so, they'll be scrapped. Thus, Sir Topham decides to keep them both and rewards them with a new coat of paint and the addition of their own nameplates.
* TrueCompanions: All of the engines are quick to defend the twins despite the trouble they caused previously.
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'''Adapted from''': ''[[Recap/TheRailwaySeriesB15TheTwinEngines The Twin Engines]]'', "The Deputation"
[[quoteright:280:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/280px-thedeputation5_3552.png]]
Heavier than normal snow has fallen on the Island of Sodor and while the other engines hate it, Donald and Douglas are used to the conditions and clear the lines. They encounter one drift deeper than most, which turns out to be Henry.
Henry is rescued and returns to the shed, but both Donald and Douglas are upset. They know the Fat Controller will be returning soon and, after crashing into a signalbox and destroying the spiteful break van between them, are worried that he will send one or possibly both of them away which would lead to them being scrapped. The other engines decide that they have to do something to allow both Donald and Douglas to stay. However, no one knows what to do.
Percy talks to Edward about the situation and he suggests that the engines nominate someone to talk to the Fat Controller, a deputation. Percy relays this to the others that they need a "disputation" and they agree to this and nominate a horrified Percy to do the job.
The Fat Controller returns and a nervous Percy stammers through his speech about allowing the twins to stay, for if they do get sent away, they'll be turned into scrap. The Fat Controller catches on that Percy is a deputation and tells him he understands.
Later in the sheds, the Fat Controller responds to the engines' request. After informing them, although he understands their feelings, he doesn't appreciate them interfering in his decision making. He then surprises everyone by awarding Donald and Douglas, as a result of their good work in the snow, with new coats of paint and their names painted on them and as he doesn't want to see any more mistakes. The engines realize that the Fat Controller is allowing both twins to stay and, overjoyed, drown out the rest of his speech with happy whistles.
!!Tropes featured in the episode:
* ArmorPiercingQuestion: Duck's question to Percy. See {{Beat}}.
* AssholeVictim: James expressed how glad he was when the Spiteful Brake Van was broken up.
-->'''James''': And that Spiteful Brake Van, too! Good riddance! That's all I say!
* {{Beat}}:
-->'''Henry''': What is a desperation?\\
'''Percy''': It's when engines tell The Fat Controller what's wrong.\\
'''Duck''': Did you say "tell The Fat Controller"?\\
'''Narrator''': There was a long silence...\\
'''Gordon''': I propose that Percy be our...disputation.
* {{Bowdlerise}}: In the UK version, The Fat Controller tells the engines that he had a deputation and he understands their feelings, but doesn't approve of interference in his decision making. In the US, he tells them that he understands their feelings and has given a lot of thought to the matter.
* DelusionsOfEloquence: The engines discussing their depo station/desperation/disputation.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Despite their troubles in "Brake Van", and thanks to Percy's help, Donald and Douglas are here to stay in The Fat Controller's railway. Cue to all of the engines whistling with joy.
* FelonyMisdemeanor: Gordon complained about how the twins were going to be sent away because Donald accidentally broken a signal box followed by James with breaking the Spiteful Brake Van.
* GotVolunteered: Percy.
* HelpImStuck: Henry gets stuck in a snowdrift. He is soon rescued by Donald and Douglas, and this inspires the engines to convince Sir Topham Hatt to let the twins stay on Sodor.
* OhCrap: Percy after being volunteered to confront the Fat Controller. He almost jumps when he comes before him.
* SeriesContinuityError: The episode keeps the Fat Controller's mentioning of giving the twins name plates so "there will be no more mistakes". This refers to the TwinSwitch in the novel story "The Missing Coach", which was scrapped during production.
* TakeAThirdOption: Percy changes Sir Topham Hatt's mind of sending either Donald or Douglas home, as if he does so, they'll be scrapped. Thus, Sir Topham decides to keep them both and rewards them with a new coat of paint and the addition of their own nameplates.
* TrueCompanions: All of the engines are quick to defend the twins despite the trouble they caused previously.
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