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One morning, the Fat Controller arrives at the yard, where Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, and Duncan are all waiting. The Fat Controller has an important announcement; this afternoon, the grand opening will happen, and he and Lady Hatt will arrive onboard Harold the Helicopter, as he wants to be able to see the new line from the air. As he finishes his announcement, Skarloey arrives. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's late for the announcement, and that really useful engines always arrive on time. An ashamed Skarloey apologizes.
When the Fat Controller arrives at the airfield, another problem occurs; Harold's pilot informs him and Lady Hatt that Harold's engine is acting up, and Harold will remain grounded until his engine is repaired. This upsets Lady Hatt, who complains that she had been looking forward to the grand opening all week. The Fat Controller assures her that the grand opening will proceed as planned; all he needs to do is find another mode of air travel. Sure enough, he spots a red hot air balloon. Lady Hatt is outraged, as she doesn't like the idea of them riding in it. The Fat Controller assures her that with how perfect the wind direction is, they should arrive at the grand opening in no time. Soon, the hot air balloon rises into the sky.
When the Fat Controller arrives at the airfield, another problem occurs; Harold's pilot informs him and Lady Hatt that Harold's engine is acting up, and Harold will remain grounded until his engine is repaired. This upsets Lady Hatt, who complains that she had been looking forward to the grand opening all week. The Fat Controller assures her that the grand opening will proceed as planned; all he needs to do is find another mode of air travel. Sure enough, he spots a red hot air balloon. Lady Hatt is outraged, as she doesn't like the idea of them riding in it. The Fat Controller assures her that with how perfect the wind direction is, they should arrive at the grand opening in no time. Soon, the hot air balloon rises into the sky.
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One morning, the Fat Controller arrives at the yard, where Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, and Duncan are all waiting. The Fat Controller has an important announcement; this afternoon, the grand opening will happen, and he and Lady Hatt will arrive onboard Harold the Helicopter, as he wants to be able to see the new line from the air. As he finishes his announcement, Skarloey arrives. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's late for the announcement, and that really useful engines always arrive on time. An time and an ashamed Skarloey apologizes.
When the Fat Controller arrives at the airfield, another problem occurs; Harold's pilot informs him and Lady Hatt that Harold's engine is acting up, and Harold will remain grounded until his engine is repaired. This upsets Lady Hatt, who complains that shehad has been looking forward to the grand opening all week. The Fat Controller assures her that the grand opening will proceed as planned; all he needs to do is find another mode of air travel. Sure enough, he spots a red [[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS6E15JamesAndTheRedBalloon the hot air balloon.balloon]]. Lady Hatt is outraged, as she doesn't like the idea of them riding in it. The Fat Controller assures her that with how perfect the wind direction is, they should arrive at the grand opening in no time. Soon, the hot air balloon rises into the sky.
When the Fat Controller arrives at the airfield, another problem occurs; Harold's pilot informs him and Lady Hatt that Harold's engine is acting up, and Harold will remain grounded until his engine is repaired. This upsets Lady Hatt, who complains that she
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Trouble strikes as the balloon suddenly runs out of hot air. The pilot tries to start the flame up again, but to no avail. He tells the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt to hold tight as the balloon begins to fall. Lady Hatt tells the Fat Controller that she wants to get off the balloon, but the Fat Controller tells her it's not safe for her to do so. Skarloey catches up to the balloon, worried that it's going to land in the tree. Just as he predicted, it does, right in front of him. Lady Hatt complains that her hat is now ruined, and the Fat Controller assures her that his hat is damaged as well. Skarloey's driver overhears and assures them that they'll have them down soon. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's glad to see him, to which Skarloey thanks him.
The workmen use their ladders to get the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt out of the balloon. They board Skarloey's brake van and head for the station. When they arrive, they find everyone waiting for them. The Fat Controller declares the new line open and thanks Skaroley for helping him and Lady Hatt get to the station. Everyone cheers, but Rusty points out that Skarloey was still late. Skarloey tells him that while that is true, if he wasn't late, the Fat Controller wouldn't have been right on time!
The workmen use their ladders to get the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt out of the balloon. They board Skarloey's brake van and head for the station. When they arrive, they find everyone waiting for them. The Fat Controller declares the new line open and thanks Skaroley for helping him and Lady Hatt get to the station. Everyone cheers, but Rusty points out that Skarloey was still late. Skarloey tells him that while that is true, if he wasn't late, the Fat Controller wouldn't have been right on time!
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Trouble strikes as the balloon suddenly runs out of hot air. The pilot tries to start the flame up again, again but to no avail. He tells the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt to hold tight as the balloon begins to fall. Lady Hatt tells the Fat Controller that she wants to get off the balloon, but the Fat Controller tells her it's not safe for her to do so.mutters, "Not now, dear". Skarloey catches up to the balloon, worried that it's going to land in the tree. Just as he predicted, it does, right in front of him. Lady Hatt complains that her hat is now ruined, and the Fat Controller assures her that his hat is damaged as well. Skarloey's driver overhears and assures them that they'll have them down soon. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's glad to see him, to which Skarloey thanks him.
The workmen use their ladders to get the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt out of the balloon. They board Skarloey's brake van and head for the station. When they arrive, they find everyone waiting for them. The Fat Controller declares the new line open and thanks Skaroley for helping him and Lady Hatt get to the station. Everyone cheers, but Rusty points out that Skarloey was still late. Skarloey tellshim the little diesel that while that is true, if he wasn't late, the Fat Controller wouldn't have been right on time!
The workmen use their ladders to get the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt out of the balloon. They board Skarloey's brake van and head for the station. When they arrive, they find everyone waiting for them. The Fat Controller declares the new line open and thanks Skaroley for helping him and Lady Hatt get to the station. Everyone cheers, but Rusty points out that Skarloey was still late. Skarloey tells
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* AlwaysLate: Because of his extra work, Skarloey keeps arrivng at his destinations late. First, he's late to the announcement, then, he is the last of the engines to arrive at the station. However, the latter turns out to be a good thing, as he saves the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt when the hot air balloon lands in a tree, and takes them to the station.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Early on, the Fat Controller chides Skarloey for being late. All of Skarloey's extra work is the reason why he's the last engine to show up at the station, and he's not happy about it. When the hot air balloon that the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt ride lands in a tree, Skarloey wastes no time in rescuing them. He takes them to the station and is praised as a hero.
* HatDamage: When the hot air balloon lands in a tree, Lady Hatt complains about how ruined her hat is now. The Fat Controller assures her that his hat is also damaged now.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Early on, the Fat Controller chides Skarloey for being late. All of Skarloey's extra work is the reason why he's the last engine to show up at the station, and he's not happy about it. When the hot air balloon that the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt ride lands in a tree, Skarloey wastes no time in rescuing them. He takes them to the station and is praised as a hero.
* HatDamage: When the hot air balloon lands in a tree, Lady Hatt complains about how ruined her hat is now. The Fat Controller assures her that his hat is also damaged now.
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* AlwaysLate: Because of his extra work, Skarloey keeps arrivng arriving at his destinations late. First, he's late to the announcement, then, he is the last of the engines to arrive at the station. However, the latter turns out to be a good thing, as he saves the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt when the hot air balloon lands in a tree, tree and takes them to the station.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Early on, the Fat Controller chides Skarloey for beinglate. All late, even though all of Skarloey's extra work is the reason why he's the last engine to show up at the station, and he's not happy about it. When the hot air balloon that the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt ride lands in a tree, Skarloey wastes no time in rescuing them. He takes them, taking them to the station station, and is being praised as a hero.
* HatDamage: When the hot air balloon lands in a tree, Lady Hatt complains about howruined her hat is now. now ruined. The Fat Controller assures her that his hat is also damaged now.too.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Early on, the Fat Controller chides Skarloey for being
* HatDamage: When the hot air balloon lands in a tree, Lady Hatt complains about how
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* StockFootage: This episode uses a close-up of the Fat Controller from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E15SomethingFishy Something Fishy]]" and deleted scenes from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E16TheRunawayElephant The Runaway Elephant]]" and "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E8TheRefreshmentLadysTeaShop The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop]]".
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* StockFootage: This episode uses a close-up of the Fat Controller from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E15SomethingFishy Something Fishy]]" and deleted scenes from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E16TheRunawayElephant The Runaway Elephant]]" and "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E8TheRefreshmentLadysTeaShop The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop]]".Shop]]".
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'''Air Date:''' November 3, 2003 (UK), January 25, 2005 (US)
The Skarloey Railway engines are excited, as they are helping to build a new line that would take visitors to even more beautiful places on the Island of Sodor.
One morning, the Fat Controller arrives at the yard, where Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, and Duncan are all waiting. The Fat Controller has an important announcement; this afternoon, the grand opening will happen, and he and Lady Hatt will arrive onboard Harold the Helicopter, as he wants to be able to see the new line from the air. As he finishes his announcement, Skarloey arrives. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's late for the announcement, and that really useful engines always arrive on time. An ashamed Skarloey apologizes.
When the Fat Controller arrives at the airfield, another problem occurs; Harold's pilot informs him and Lady Hatt that Harold's engine is acting up, and Harold will remain grounded until his engine is repaired. This upsets Lady Hatt, who complains that she had been looking forward to the grand opening all week. The Fat Controller assures her that the grand opening will proceed as planned; all he needs to do is find another mode of air travel. Sure enough, he spots a red hot air balloon. Lady Hatt is outraged, as she doesn't like the idea of them riding in it. The Fat Controller assures her that with how perfect the wind direction is, they should arrive at the grand opening in no time. Soon, the hot air balloon rises into the sky.
Meanwhile, Skarloey, who is helping to clear the line of leaves and broken branches, is feeling upset, as all his extra work is taking up his time, and he knows it's going to make him late again.
As the hot air balloon flies peacefully through the sky, Lady Hatt begins to enjoy herself. She tells the Fat Controller how splendid the new line looks as she looks down at it. The Fat Controller thanks her for her compliment, then looks down and sees Skarloey. As the workmen load their ladders into his trucks, Skarloey impatiently orders them to hurry up. The Fat Controller witnesses this and says that Skarloey will be late again if he doesn't hurry up.
At the station, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, and Duncan, are all waiting for the grand opening. Rusty asks Rheneas, Peter Sam, and Duncan where Skarloey is, and Peter Sam tells Rusty that Skarloey promised to be on time. At last, Skarloey's trucks are loaded and Skarloey sets off, hoping to get to the station before the Fat Controller.
Trouble strikes as the balloon suddenly runs out of hot air. The pilot tries to start the flame up again, but to no avail. He tells the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt to hold tight as the balloon begins to fall. Lady Hatt tells the Fat Controller that she wants to get off the balloon, but the Fat Controller tells her it's not safe for her to do so. Skarloey catches up to the balloon, worried that it's going to land in the tree. Just as he predicted, it does, right in front of him. Lady Hatt complains that her hat is now ruined, and the Fat Controller assures her that his hat is damaged as well. Skarloey's driver overhears and assures them that they'll have them down soon. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's glad to see him, to which Skarloey thanks him.
The workmen use their ladders to get the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt out of the balloon. They board Skarloey's brake van and head for the station. When they arrive, they find everyone waiting for them. The Fat Controller declares the new line open and thanks Skaroley for helping him and Lady Hatt get to the station. Everyone cheers, but Rusty points out that Skarloey was still late. Skarloey tells him that while that is true, if he wasn't late, the Fat Controller wouldn't have been right on time!
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!!This episode provides examples of:
* AlwaysLate: Because of his extra work, Skarloey keeps arrivng at his destinations late. First, he's late to the announcement, then, he is the last of the engines to arrive at the station. However, the latter turns out to be a good thing, as he saves the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt when the hot air balloon lands in a tree, and takes them to the station.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Early on, the Fat Controller chides Skarloey for being late. All of Skarloey's extra work is the reason why he's the last engine to show up at the station, and he's not happy about it. When the hot air balloon that the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt ride lands in a tree, Skarloey wastes no time in rescuing them. He takes them to the station and is praised as a hero.
* HatDamage: When the hot air balloon lands in a tree, Lady Hatt complains about how ruined her hat is now. The Fat Controller assures her that his hat is also damaged now.
* IDoNotLikeGreenEggsAndHam: When Harold is grounded for maintenance on his engine, the Fat Controller decides that he and Lady Hatt will ride a hot air balloon to the station. Lady Hatt objects to the idea at first, but once the balloon takes flight, she begins to enjoy the ride.
* NecessaryFail: Skarloey keeps arriving at his destinations late because of all his extra work. However, because he's the last to arrive at the station, he's able to rescue the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt and bring them to the station. Skarloey even brings this up when Rusty teases him for being late.
* StockFootage: This episode uses a close-up of the Fat Controller from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E15SomethingFishy Something Fishy]]" and deleted scenes from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E16TheRunawayElephant The Runaway Elephant]]" and "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E8TheRefreshmentLadysTeaShop The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop]]".
The Skarloey Railway engines are excited, as they are helping to build a new line that would take visitors to even more beautiful places on the Island of Sodor.
One morning, the Fat Controller arrives at the yard, where Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, and Duncan are all waiting. The Fat Controller has an important announcement; this afternoon, the grand opening will happen, and he and Lady Hatt will arrive onboard Harold the Helicopter, as he wants to be able to see the new line from the air. As he finishes his announcement, Skarloey arrives. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's late for the announcement, and that really useful engines always arrive on time. An ashamed Skarloey apologizes.
When the Fat Controller arrives at the airfield, another problem occurs; Harold's pilot informs him and Lady Hatt that Harold's engine is acting up, and Harold will remain grounded until his engine is repaired. This upsets Lady Hatt, who complains that she had been looking forward to the grand opening all week. The Fat Controller assures her that the grand opening will proceed as planned; all he needs to do is find another mode of air travel. Sure enough, he spots a red hot air balloon. Lady Hatt is outraged, as she doesn't like the idea of them riding in it. The Fat Controller assures her that with how perfect the wind direction is, they should arrive at the grand opening in no time. Soon, the hot air balloon rises into the sky.
Meanwhile, Skarloey, who is helping to clear the line of leaves and broken branches, is feeling upset, as all his extra work is taking up his time, and he knows it's going to make him late again.
As the hot air balloon flies peacefully through the sky, Lady Hatt begins to enjoy herself. She tells the Fat Controller how splendid the new line looks as she looks down at it. The Fat Controller thanks her for her compliment, then looks down and sees Skarloey. As the workmen load their ladders into his trucks, Skarloey impatiently orders them to hurry up. The Fat Controller witnesses this and says that Skarloey will be late again if he doesn't hurry up.
At the station, Rheneas, Peter Sam, Rusty, and Duncan, are all waiting for the grand opening. Rusty asks Rheneas, Peter Sam, and Duncan where Skarloey is, and Peter Sam tells Rusty that Skarloey promised to be on time. At last, Skarloey's trucks are loaded and Skarloey sets off, hoping to get to the station before the Fat Controller.
Trouble strikes as the balloon suddenly runs out of hot air. The pilot tries to start the flame up again, but to no avail. He tells the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt to hold tight as the balloon begins to fall. Lady Hatt tells the Fat Controller that she wants to get off the balloon, but the Fat Controller tells her it's not safe for her to do so. Skarloey catches up to the balloon, worried that it's going to land in the tree. Just as he predicted, it does, right in front of him. Lady Hatt complains that her hat is now ruined, and the Fat Controller assures her that his hat is damaged as well. Skarloey's driver overhears and assures them that they'll have them down soon. The Fat Controller tells Skarloey that he's glad to see him, to which Skarloey thanks him.
The workmen use their ladders to get the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt out of the balloon. They board Skarloey's brake van and head for the station. When they arrive, they find everyone waiting for them. The Fat Controller declares the new line open and thanks Skaroley for helping him and Lady Hatt get to the station. Everyone cheers, but Rusty points out that Skarloey was still late. Skarloey tells him that while that is true, if he wasn't late, the Fat Controller wouldn't have been right on time!
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!!This episode provides examples of:
* AlwaysLate: Because of his extra work, Skarloey keeps arrivng at his destinations late. First, he's late to the announcement, then, he is the last of the engines to arrive at the station. However, the latter turns out to be a good thing, as he saves the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt when the hot air balloon lands in a tree, and takes them to the station.
* EarnYourHappyEnding: Early on, the Fat Controller chides Skarloey for being late. All of Skarloey's extra work is the reason why he's the last engine to show up at the station, and he's not happy about it. When the hot air balloon that the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt ride lands in a tree, Skarloey wastes no time in rescuing them. He takes them to the station and is praised as a hero.
* HatDamage: When the hot air balloon lands in a tree, Lady Hatt complains about how ruined her hat is now. The Fat Controller assures her that his hat is also damaged now.
* IDoNotLikeGreenEggsAndHam: When Harold is grounded for maintenance on his engine, the Fat Controller decides that he and Lady Hatt will ride a hot air balloon to the station. Lady Hatt objects to the idea at first, but once the balloon takes flight, she begins to enjoy the ride.
* NecessaryFail: Skarloey keeps arriving at his destinations late because of all his extra work. However, because he's the last to arrive at the station, he's able to rescue the Fat Controller and Lady Hatt and bring them to the station. Skarloey even brings this up when Rusty teases him for being late.
* StockFootage: This episode uses a close-up of the Fat Controller from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E15SomethingFishy Something Fishy]]" and deleted scenes from "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E16TheRunawayElephant The Runaway Elephant]]" and "[[Recap/ThomasAndFriendsS7E8TheRefreshmentLadysTeaShop The Refreshment Lady's Tea Shop]]".
