Henry and the Elephant

This episode has a Season 1 vibe to it. For Example, Toby, Duck, Scottish Twin Engines Donald and Douglas along with the other characters who were introduced after Toby and the Stout Gentleman were not in this episode. In addition, the three big engines are feeling bad tempered because Percy is not around to fetch their coaches. Furthermore, Henry has another problem with the tunnel he was shut up in. But on the plus side, the episode opened with Thomas happily running his branchline with Annie and Clarabel, earning him praise from Sir Topham Hatt. I gotta say I can understand Henry's fear of going into the tunnel as he might've perceived what was 'big and alive' to be a monster but luckily it was just an elephant. I'm amazed as to how the elephant was stronger than Henry, poor guy. Being srpayed with water b the elpahtn was the last straw for the big green engine. Typical of Gordon and James to tease him but at least Thomas praises him for his bravery which makes the big green engine smile :)