In the US the episode is titled as Thomas Saves the Day
In the US the episode is titled as Thomas Saves the Day and is either narrated by Ringo Starr or George Carlin.
This is the first episode to feature an engine crashing, albeit not on-screen. The first episode to feature an on-screen crash in The Flying Kipper (1984)
This episode marks James' official introduction to the television series. Despite appearing in all episodes prior to this one, he was never acknowledged in any way.