Air date: September 8th, 2006 (UK), September 30th, 2006 (US)
Thomas is given the task of taking important visitors on a tour of the Island. Gordon is jealous as he believes that Thomas' job should be his job because, as he's a big engine, he can show the visitors all the sights in one day. This makes Thomas cross, and he decides to prove Gordon wrong by taking the visitors to as many sights as possible. However, Thomas only succeeds in causing trouble as he leaves passengers behind at Brendam Docks, Black Loch, and the Scottish Castle. Only when Bertie arrives carrying the stranded passengers does Thomas realize that he left all the passengers behind. Quickly, Thomas goes back over his tracks to collect the important visitors and carries on with the tour. However, when Thomas stops at a signal by the seaside, he decides to allow the visitors to spend the rest of the day at the beach. The visitors enjoy the fun at the beach and so does Thomas. Gordon arrives to tease Thomas, but Thomas tells him that it is better for the visitors to see one place properly than lots of places in a hurry.
This episode contains examples of:
- An Aesop: It's better to see one place properly than many places in a hurry.
- Jerkass: Gordon, who puts down Thomas and doesn't think he should be the one to take the important visitors.
- A Tragedy of Impulsiveness: Thomas is in such a hurry to show his important visitors all around the island that he ends up leaving his passengers behind at various places.
- What the Hell, Hero?: Bertie calls out Thomas for leaving his passengers behind.
