Spencer and The Signal

Spencer and The Signal is the third episode of Season 1. It is the third episode overall.

Plot
The railway has been very busy as of late, with new signals being installed for the engine's safety. Spencer arrogantly complains that the signals are a waste of time. Toby vouches for the railway's safety, but Spencer dismissively disparages Toby for being old. Spencer then departs, destined for the Sodor Airport.

He quickly is forced to stop at a signal, much to his annoyance. He expresses his displeasure to Duck, who suggests that he should take more pride in his work. Spencer arrives at the Airport where the Fat Controller is waiting for him. He complains the signal held him up, but the Fat Controller assures him that the signal had little affect on his arrival time. While The Duke and Duchess have breakfast with the Fat Controller, Spencer devises a plan to avoid future signals.

He arrives seamlessly at Knapford, where Thomas and Gordon are waiting for their passengers. After dropping off the Fat Controller, Duke and Duchess, Spencer has some down time. He spends this time racing about the Island, looking for ideal places to display his paintwork. He fails to perceive a switch and signal near Tidmouth Sheds, colliding with Emily.

Trevor notifies the yards of the accident, and Samson brings the breakdown train. As the mess is being cleared, the Fat Controller arrives to assess the situation. He is distressed by the accident, lamenting that he hopes the accident will not detract from the construction of a new station. Emily curiously asks about it, to which the Fat Controller formally reveals his plan to construct a new station. Spencer is badly damaged, and is taken to the works for repairs. Fortunately, Emily is relatively unscathed, helping Rosie to remove the breakdown train and rolling stock.

Characters (In order of appearance)

 * Duck
 * Gordon
 * Thomas
 * Toby
 * Henrietta
 * Spencer
 * The Fat Controller
 * The Duke and Duchess of Boxford
 * Emily
 * Trevor
 * James (does not speak)
 * Samson (does not speak)
 * Rosie (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Whiff (cameo)
 * Hank (cameo)
 * Billy (cameo)
 * Daisy (cameo)
 * Cranky   (cameo)
 * Toad (cameo)
 * Percy   (cameo)

Locations

 * Knapford Station
 * Sodor China Clay Pits
 * Tidmouth Sheds
 * Sodor Airport
 * Brendam Docks
 * The Main Line
 * Knapford Yards
 * Dieselworks (Post-credit Scene)

Trivia

 * This episode was filmed almost three times, due to iMovie crashing repeatedly.

Goofs

 * After Spencer's collision, the candle Duck 'N' Duncan uses to hold up his iPad is briefly seen.