Feeling Blue

**Feeling Blue** is the fifth episode of Series 1.

## Plot

Toby arrives to pick up some trucks of stone from the Ffarquhar quarry. Halfway down the branch line, his side rods break and his driver is unable to apply his breaks. With the weight of the trucks against him, he picks up speed and end up derailing at a level crossing, damaging his side plates in the process. Bertie stops and checks on him before going to fetch help. Rosie eventually arrives and brings him to the Steamworks to be repaired. While there, Mr. Percival arrives to check on his damages, and Rosie volunteers to take Toby’s trucks to the docks, which Mr. Percival accepts.

Rosie returns to the crash site, where the trucks have been re-railed and she checks if they’re ok, which they affirm. She takes them to the docks without a fuss, receiving encouragement from other engines on the way. She arrives at the docks on time, to much praise from dock workers, and even Cranky.

Back at the yards, Rosie becomes confused when she overhears some of the other engines talking about Toby. As she rolls up beside Rebecca, she asks what the talk is all about. Rebecca is uncertain how to address the issue and would rather not discuss it. Rosie puffs up to Toby to check on him, and initially didn’t notice anything different before she stops and reverses back and notices that his side plates are missing. She tells him that it’s nice to see him back so soon, which he appreciates. She then addresses the issue, and Toby explains that he’s still under repairs, but he could still work without the side plates. He also adds that he feels "naked" without them. Rebecca arrives and remakes that he’s still useful and encourages him to be himself and be proud. Toby thanks her for this and departs with his trucks. Rosie praises Rebecca’s words and adds that she has a gift for making others feel better about themselves.

The next day, Rebecca is pulling some trucks when she arrives at a junction, where Toby is stopped alongside Diesel 10. He teases him for missing his side plates, and Rebecca decides to stand up to him and asks him to stop. Diesel 10 is dismissive of her attempts and refuses to apologise to Toby. Before he can head onto the mainline, Rebecca, fed up with him, blocks his way, much to his annoyance. The signalman exits the signal box and asks about the commotion. Diesel 10 explains how Rebecca is blocking the line, while Rebecca explains that she won’t let him go until he has apologised to Toby. The signalman asks them to discuss the issue away from the mainline, while Toby asks her to retreat, which she eventually does. The signalman then orders Diesel 10 to leave. Toby expresses his appreciation for Rebecca standing up to Diesel 10, but remakes that blocking his path wasn’t the way to do it. Rebecca explains that she doesn’t like bullies and that she was bullied on the Mainland. Toby is sympathetic, and tells her that she is a good friend before departing.

Some time later at Ffarquhar, Rosie is shunting some remaining trucks and stops alongside Percy. Just then, Toby arrives, having now been fixed and equipped with new side plates. Mr. Percival climbs out and explains that Toby will be retired from goods work as it too heavy for him. Percy panics over what Toby’s faith will be, before Mr. Percival assures him that Toby is still useful, but will not work with heavy trucks anymore. Toby explains that he will be working at Ulfstead Castle alongside Stephen and Glynn, and shows his new side plates, which are coloured blue. Rosie remakes that the workload will be too much for now that she will handle Thomas’ passengers and Toby’s stone trains. Daisy then arrives with Henrietta, and Mr. Percival explains that she will handle the passengers.

With everything in order, Toby couples up to Henrietta and begin to head towards their new home.

## Characters

* Henry
* James
* Percy
* Toby
* Rosie
* Stanley
* Rebecca
* Daisy
* Diesel 10
* Troublesome Trucks
* Henrietta
* Bertie
* Cranky
* Mr. Percival
* A Signalman
* Toby's Driver
* Victor (*does not speak*)
* Philip (*cameo*)
* Bill (*cameo*)
* Mavis (*cameo*)
* Butch (*cameo*)
* Thomas (*mentioned*)
* Duck (*mentioned*)
* Oliver (*mentioned*)
* Stephen (*mentioned*)
* Glynn (*mentioned*)
* Ryan (*mentioned*)

## Cast

* PanoramicViewStudios as Henry, Toby, Diesel 10, and Cranky
* TramEngineStudios as James and a Troublesome Truck
* TheBuriedTruck as Percy
* RosietheCutie1995 as Rosie
* EpicLafiteau as Stanley
* LizProductions6 as Rebecca
* Cheeky Saddle Tank as Daisy
* Spo0derGwen as Henrietta
* Crane Engine Studios as Bertie
* PieceOfJakey as Mr. Percival
* ILoveTrains323 as The Signalman

## Locations

* Ffarquhar
	+ Ffarquhar Quarry
* Crovan's Gate
	+ The Steamworks
* Ulfstead Castle (*mentioned*)

## Trivia

* When Rosie is pulling the trucks to Brendam docks, some parts of the instrumental used sounds similar to the song *Be Who You Are, and Go Far* from the *Thomas & Friends* special *The Great Race*.
* Toby’s new side plates being blue is a reference to his original look in *The Railway Series*.