History Recap / ThomasAndFriendsS5E5JamesAndTheTroubleWithTrees

* CallBack: Henry tells James the Fat Controller was inspecting for trees too close to the line.
* ContinuityNod: James' remark about how Henry should talk to a tree instead of shunting trucks, since he loves the forest so much, and Henry's rebuttal that the Fat Controller was inspecting the island for trees too close to the line, is a dual reference to both "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS3E9HenrysForest Henry's Forest]]" as well as the fact that Rev. W. Awdry so despised the episode for its lack of realism as well as breaking standard railway code (at one point, Henry stops right on the main line, while the forest is structured dangerously close to the rails).

* BigDamnHeroes: Thomas.
* BreakTheHaughty: Happens to James with the trees.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: James.

-->'''Trucks:''' Your colour’s nice, James! Pity about your face, though!

-->'''James:''' I'd rather not. You're not a pleasant sight and wouldn't understand the needs of an really important engine.

* TakeThat: Henry's statement that the Fat Controller is having trees that are close to the line removed for fear that they'll end up causing trouble might have been a response to Wilbert Awdry's criticism of the third series episode, [[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS3E9HenrysForest "Henry's Forest"]]; part of his criticism of the episode was about the trees being too close to the line and thus, be set on fire by sparks from Henry's funnel.

The next morning, Henry has an accident with trucks while James is being repainted. James laughs at Henry and suggests he go talk to a tree instead since he loves the forest. Henry tells James that The Fat Controller plans to remove trees that are too close to the line. James scoffs at this, saying that if he encountered a tree, he would simply push it aside. Later that day, James shows off his new coat of paint to Thomas, Percy, and Terence while they're in the forest removing the trees. Despite the others trying to warn him not to take trees lightly, James brushes them off and leaves to collect the express. Unfortunately for James, when he arrives at the station, the Fat Controller re-assigns him to an important goods train. This puts James in a very foul mood.

* CallBack: Henry tells James Sir Topham Hatt was inspecting for trees too close to the line.
* ContinuityNod: James' remark about how Henry should talk to a tree instead of shunting freight cars, since he loves the forest so much, and Henry's rebuttal that Sir Topham Hatt was inspecting the island for trees too close to the line, is a dual reference to both "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS3E9HenrysForest Henry's Forest]]" as well as the fact that Rev. W. Awdry so despised the episode for its lack of realism as well as breaking standard railway code (At one point, Henry stops right on the main line, while the forest is structured dangerously close to the rails).

-->'''Trucks:''' Your color's nice, James! Pity about your face, though!

-->'''James''': I'd rather not. You're not a pleasant sight and wouldn't understand the needs of an really important engine.

* Narcissist: James's new coat of paint made him too proud for his own good.

* {{Jerkass}}: James. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold He soon was repentant in the end.]]
* KickTheSonOfABitch: The trucks insulting James at the yards.
* NoSympathy: James show no remorse over Thomas unable to get a washdown because to his vanity, which makes him furious.

Thomas had been working at the coaling plant all day. He is upset when he is unable to get a wash-down due to a broken hosepipe and dreads that the other engines will tease him. Arriving to the sheds, Thomas finds James boasting to the other engines. James believes he deserves a new coat of paint, and The Fat Controller informs him that he is the pride of the line. Henry rebuffs James' statement by saying they are all pride of the line. Percy whispers to Thomas that James has been boasting about getting a new coat of paint all day. Thomas complains about this and says he deserves a new coat, leading James to tell him that he doesn't understand the needs of an important engine. Thomas was furious.

Next morning, Henry has an accident while shunting trucks and James laughs at him, saying he should go talk to trees instead since he loves the forest. Henry tells James that The Fat Controller plans to remove trees that are too close to the line. James says that if he encountered a tree, he would push is aside. Later, James meets Thomas, Percy, and Terence while in the forest removing the trees. James thinks that trees are silly, but the others warn him, but the red engine just ignores them.

James then arrives at the station to collect the express. Unfortunately for him, The Fat Controller re-assigns him to an important goods train. This puts James in a very foul mood. As James arrives at the yards, the trucks tease James about his sulky face. James then sets off. They soon reach a hill and begin to climb. Up ahead, an old tree by the side of the line was being blown by the wind. The rain had softened the soil and the tree slowly moved onto the tracks right in front of James. He tries to move back, but the train is too heavy. Luckily, Thomas came to James' aid. At first, James was afraid Thomas would tease him, but he did not since there was no time for teasing. Thomas helped James move out of the way before the tree fell over.

Back at the yard, James thanked Thomas. Just then, Edward came in and says that the Fat Controller commended the two engines for their bravery. As a reward, Thomas will get a re-paint, while James will pull the express.

* ContinuityNod: James' remark about how Henry should talk to a tree instead of shunting freight cars, since he loves the forest so much, and Henry's rebuttal that Sir Topham Hatt was inspecting the island for trees too close to the line, is a dual reference to both "[[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E9HenrysForest Henry's Forest]]" as well as the fact that Rev. W. Awdry so despised the episode for its lack of realism as well as breaking standard railway code (At one point, Henry stops right on the main line, while the forest is structured dangerously close to the rails).

* TakeThat: Henry's statement that the Fat Controller is having trees that are close to the line removed for fear that they'll end up causing trouble might have been a response to Wilbert Awdry's criticism of the third series episode, [[Recap/ThomasTheTankEngineS3E9HenrysForest "Henry's Forest"]]; part of his criticism of the episode was about the trees being too close to the line and thus, be set on fire by sparks from Henry's funnel.