When Edward puffs out of the shed to shunt trucks, the shadow from the camera can be seen
This episode marks the debut of Edward in the series. In addition, this episode also marks the first time in which:
- the narrator says the line, "Then there was trouble."
- Thomas appears only in a cameo.
- Gordon is seen pulling trucks instead of coaches.
In an interview, Rev. W Awdry says this episode was based off an incident in real life.
This episode is title Edward Helps Out in the US version.