Molly and Eric's bond grows stronger as they spend time together and Gordon and Douglas end up in a row over their mutual feelings for Lily.
This episode provides examples of:
- Batman Gambit: Molly pulls one on Diesel and Adam to trick them out of jobs that she and Eric can take over.
- The Bus Came Back: Henry returns from the works.
- Insult Backfire: Gordon's attempt to put down Diesel is...not successful.Gordon: You might just be the most repulsive engine I have ever met!Diesel: I resent that! What do ya mean might be?
- Late to the Realization: Adam and Diesel take the train Molly was meant to bring back to Barrow, but don't realize the trucks were empty until they made it all the way to Barrow.
- Recycled Plot: "Gordon's Whistle" is adapted, except Diesel has Sir Topham Hatt's line and the station is Crosby.
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Ship-to-Ship Combat: Gordon and Douglas over Lily.- Ship Sinking: Ever since "Spectre," many fans have shipped Gordon with Lily. That is, until Douglas was revealed as such.
- Touché:Lily: Hullo, Gordon.
Gordon: Good afternoon, Lily. How are you today?
Lily: I'm fine. Yourself?
Gordon: Just grand! We've implemented a new shunting arrangement that is sure to boost our passenger services.
Lily: Hmm… being a Midi, I'm not too sure how I feel about that. (chuckles)
Gordon: Touché, my dear!
