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*CoveredInMud: Gordon and James end up on the receiving end of this trope when they sink into a muddy swamp.
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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: James believes Toby doesn't qualify as a rescue engine, because he is a steam ''tram''. [[BullyHunter Thomas however is defensive about this.]]
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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: James believes Toby doesn't qualify as a rescue engine, because he is a steam ''tram''. [[BullyHunter Thomas however Thomas, however, is defensive about this.]]
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'''Air date''': March 8th, 2011 (UK), April 16th, 2011 (US)
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It is James' turn to be Sodor's rescue engine, and Toby's to his annoyance. James rejects Toby's help and refuses to work as part of a team when Gordon needs rescuing. However, James soon has to swallow his pride and ask Toby to assist him.
!!Tropes featured in the episode:
* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: James believes Toby doesn't qualify as a rescue engine, because he is a steam ''tram''. [[BullyHunter Thomas however is defensive about this.]]
* ADayInTheLimelight: For James and Toby.
* AnAesop: Always listen to a partner’s advice.
* ExtremeDoormat: Toby meekly attempts to convince James to get Rocky, but is quickly shot down each time.
* HeelRealization: James, after he only worsens the problem and gets ''himself'' off the rails in the process.
* LeaveMeAlone: James refuses Toby's advice.
* TheQuietOne: Gordon of all engines, limited only to his catchphrase throughout the entire episode.
* RhymesOnADime: "I'm the rescue engine on Sodor for the day! I'm a very busy engine! Stand back! Watch out! Make way!"
* RuleOfThree: James' attempts to help Gordon cause him to get more derailed. His third attempt causes him to be in trouble as well.
* ThisIsGonnaSuck: Toby's expression as James tries to bump Gordon back on the line clearly reads this.
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[[quoteright:280:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/280px-jamestotherescue34_8262.png]]
It is James' turn to be Sodor's rescue engine, and Toby's to his annoyance. James rejects Toby's help and refuses to work as part of a team when Gordon needs rescuing. However, James soon has to swallow his pride and ask Toby to assist him.
!!Tropes featured in the episode:
* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: James believes Toby doesn't qualify as a rescue engine, because he is a steam ''tram''. [[BullyHunter Thomas however is defensive about this.]]
* ADayInTheLimelight: For James and Toby.
* AnAesop: Always listen to a partner’s advice.
* ExtremeDoormat: Toby meekly attempts to convince James to get Rocky, but is quickly shot down each time.
* HeelRealization: James, after he only worsens the problem and gets ''himself'' off the rails in the process.
* LeaveMeAlone: James refuses Toby's advice.
* TheQuietOne: Gordon of all engines, limited only to his catchphrase throughout the entire episode.
* RhymesOnADime: "I'm the rescue engine on Sodor for the day! I'm a very busy engine! Stand back! Watch out! Make way!"
* RuleOfThree: James' attempts to help Gordon cause him to get more derailed. His third attempt causes him to be in trouble as well.
* ThisIsGonnaSuck: Toby's expression as James tries to bump Gordon back on the line clearly reads this.
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