It was a beautiful, sunny day on the Island of Sodor and all the engines were working very hard. Gordon, the big engine, was feeling very excited. Thomas asks him why, and Gordon gloats about how Sir Topham Hatt will most likely be choosing him as the special engine to show the visiting Duke and Duchess of Boxford around the island. After Gordon has been washed and polished, he rushes away to meet the visitors, but on the way, he is diverted onto a siding. Gordon is very upset about being late and suddenly, a sleek, shiny, silver engine rushes by. Gordon is very surprised and wonders who he is.
When Gordon arrives at the shed, he finds the engine resting and is humming to himself. James explains that the engine is Spencer, the fastest engine in the world. Gordon scoffs at this, but he is secretly impressed. Spencer explains that he is the Duke and Duchess' private engine and he takes them everywhere he goes. Sir Topham Hatt arrives and says there will be a party for the visitors at Maron Station. James points out that Maron is far away over Gordon's Hill. Gordon advises Spencer to take on plenty of water, but Spencer rudely declines.
At Knapford, Spencer begins his journey. He shows the Duke and Duchess many beautiful places around the island, but he never stopped once to take on more water. Thomas and Gordon are collecting passengers at Wellsworth when Spencer races through, on his way to the party. Gordon warns him again to take on water, but Spencer rudely ignores him, while Thomas knows Spencer is going to be in trouble soon, and he is right; Spencer runs out of water on Gordon's Hill, and regrets not listening to Gordon. When Sir Topham Hatt hears about Spencer's predicament, he sends Gordon to the rescue. When Gordon arrives at Wellsworth, the stationmaster informs his driver about Spencer. Gordon's driver encourages him to hurry up as the party will be starting soon. Gordon looks forward to seeing Spencer in his predicament. When Gordon arrives at the hill, he cannot help but tease Spencer about his mishap. Spencer is cross and makes up an excuse of having a leaky tank. Gordon chuckles and switches over to Spencer's line, gets coupled up and then, they set off.
Gordon pulls Spencer and his coach all the way to Maron station and arrives right on time, but Spencer is embarrassed. Thomas asks James what he thinks about Spencer now. James comments that Spencer has too much puff and not enough steam. Sir Topham Hatt praises Gordon for a job well done and says that he truly is the fastest engine on Sodor with Gordon proudly remarking that he knows that already.
30 сен 2021