As the Railway Series grows in popularity, the engines of Sodor become famous. Unfortunately, this fame has drawbacks.
Tropes featured in this episode:
- Apple of Discord: The Reverend's books prove to be this.
- Mythology Gag: Gordon, James, and Henry utter their famous "disgraceful, disgusting, and despicable" catchphrase from "Dirty Work."
- What the Hell, Hero?: Sir Topham Hatt reprimands the engines for letting pieces of literature open old wounds, especially since some of them survived the front lines.