Super Rescue

**Super Rescue** is the third episode of the second season and the thirteenth episode overall. Based on 'The Railway Series' story by Rev. W. Awdry and was adapation by Diesel Engine

## Plot

One night, Henry is pulling a goods train to Vicarstown when he is flagged down and forced to stop due to Norman having broken down. Henry volunteers to shunt him to the dieselworks, and while headed there, he explains how he also used to break down.

At the dieselworks, Norman expresses that he wished that he could be rebuilt to end his mishaps, and considers himself a nuisance to the railway. Henry brushes this of and assures him that he is a valuable asset. Norman notices how Henry is tired and suggests that he could sleep at Vicarstown, and that he could ask Mr. Percival to make such a change. Just then, a familiar face emerges from the dieselworks, asking the two to be quiet. Henry is surprised by who the engine is, and tells Norman about D261’s arrival and how he treated the steam engines. Henry proceeds to ask what D261 is doing back on Sodor, to which he explains that he is scheduled to take an important train from the docks to the Mainland. Henry is a bit surprised at this, and D261 floats the idea that Mr. Percival might have some modernisation plans for the railway. He then asks Henry to leave, using a rude name for him in addition. Norman remarks how rude it was, but Henry assures him that he’s fine. Before leaving, Henry teasingly tells D261 to try and do actual work and not steal people’s hats. When Norman questions D261 about it, he re-enters the main building without comment.

The next morning, Den and Dart has workmen check Norman over before he can pull the Limited. D261 declares that diesels should take over the NWR. Den and Dart express their disagreement and argue that steam engines and diesels can work together. D261 brushes this of and says that steam engine spoil diesels’ image just as Donald and Douglas arrive with a train of parts. The two argue that they show what frauds diesels like D261, and that all they do is moan for a fitter. D261 claims that nothing happens to diesels before leaving. The twins hiss out steam as he passes them.

As D261 makes his way to the docks, he makes snide remarks at steam engines he passes. He calls Percy a green caterpillar with red stripes, Rheneas and Peter Sam a “grasp for straws” and Stephen a percolator on rollerblades, in addition to him belonging in a museum.

At the docks, he is surprised by the short length of his train and claims that he pulled three times longer trains on the Mainland. Cranky remakes that he isn’t on the Mainland anymore and that he should get going before he’s late. D261 calls him rude and that he should treat visiting engines with respect. Cranky retorts that he will have respect when D261 has learned some manners.

As he reaches a level crossing, his engine begins to splutter and he eventually comes to halt on the crossing. Rebecca cheerfully passes by, and D261 doesn’t return any greeting.

Meanwhile, Henry travels down the line in reverse while his driver explains that his regulator has jammed and that it can’t be fixed before it’s cooled down. Henry says that it’s an inconvenience since D261 has returned that he surely will laugh at him if he finds out. Just then, they reach the level crossing and has the last laugh when he sees D261. The signalman arrives and asks Henry to move the diesel to a siding so Norman can get passed with the Limited. D261 takes offence to the signalman’s name calling, but he’s shut up a second time.

Norman later passes by and asks what has happened. Henry explains how history has repeated itself and that D261 broke down. Norman assures D261 that he’s in good hands with Henry, calling him one of Sodor’s strongest engines. Not long after, Norman begins to experience engine troubles himself and eventually comes to halt.

The signalman at the crossing is alerted of this and informs Henry about the situation. Henry is uncertain if he can handle two engines simultaneously. The signalman asserts that he should because no other engines are available. D261 proposes to let another engine take care of Norman, but Henry eventually agrees to make an attempt of taking both engines.

They arrive and couple up to Norman. He questions how Henry can push and pull both himself and D261. Henry expresses that he must try, to which his driver agrees. Norman offers to try and pull a bit with the energy has left. With everyone ready, the unusual cavalcade sets off. As they travel to Vicarstown, other engines cheer Henry on.

At Vicarstown, Mr. Percival praises Henry for his work, while scolding D261 and decides to send him back to the Mainland. In addition, he has Hiro help get there.

After the incident, Norman and Henry are repaired. The two meet at Vicarstown sheds, and Norman asks if he spoke to Mr. Percival about the sheds arrangement. Henry responds that it’s both a yes and no. He explains that Mr. Percival made the change of having engines sleep at the nearest sheds rather then at a main sheds from now on. Norman praises the change and welcomes Henry to Vicarstown. The same night, the change proves to help most engines, with the exceptions of a few.

At Vicarstown Sheds the same night, Hiro praises the change. Norman expresses agreement and adds that Mr. Percival has brought on many good changes for the railway. Just then, Henry arrives. Norman then asks him about D261, and Henry begins to tell the story.

## Characters

* Henry
* Percy
* Donald and Douglas
* Hiro
* Stephen
* Connor
* Logan
* Rebecca
* D261
* Den
* Dart
* Norman
* Rheneas
* Troublesome Trucks
* Cranky
* Mr. Percival
* Henry's Driver
* A Signalman
* Edward (*does not speak*)
* Gordon (*does not speak*)
* Peter Sam (*not named; does not speak*)
* James (*cameo*)
* Duck (*cameo*)
* Oliver (*cameo*)
* Bill & Ben (*cameos*)
* Emily (*cameo*)
* Rosie (*cameo*)
* Stanley (*cameo*)
* Charlie (*cameo*)
* Porter (*cameo*)
* Diesel (*cameo*)
* Daisy (*cameo*)
* Sidney (*cameo*)
* Philip (*cameo*)
* Stafford (*cameo*)
* Skarloey (*cameo*)
* Toad (*cameo*)
* Murdoch (*mentioned*)
* Stepney (*indirectly mentioned*)

## Cast

* PanoramicViewStudios as Henry
* Blue15Bomber as Percy
* Derdrolt as Donald and Douglas
* PieceOfJayVA as Norman, Rheneas and Mr. Percival
* FizzledFirebox as D261, Den and Dart
* Chase The Ferroequinologist as Stephen, Logan and Cranky
* TheBlueE2 as Connor
* Mel Shiri as Hiro
* TramEngineStudios as the Troublesome Trucks
* Crane Engine Studios as a Troublesome Truck
* TBA as Henry's Driver
* ILoveTrains323 as The Signalman

## References to the Official Show

* This episode is based off the Railway Series story with the same name.
* Henry references the events of the Railway series story and fourth series episode, Bowled Out.
* D261 calling Percy a green caterpillar with red stripes is a reference to the second series episode, Woolly Bear.
* When Norman asks Henry about moving to Vicarstown, some of the dialogue may be a nod to the twenty-second series episode, Forever and Ever.
* D261 telling Stephen that he belongs in a museum is a reference to the fifth season episode, Horrid Lorry. Rheneas’ remark about narrow gauge engines being small but useful is also similar to one of Toby’s lines from the same episode.