soon Gresley found out that Henry (Who was illegally built out of the 1915 draft ended up on Sodor and was doing poorly on the express) out of pity and because the GNR weren’t too sure what to do with Gordon when he was rebuilt he decided to sell Gordon to The Fat Director by January of 1922. Near the beginning, Flying Scotsman steals Gordon's catchphrase "Express coming through", appropriately titled "Flying Scotsman coming through". Series 8 - Sounds ( pre-filmed footage cameo), How Does Emily Get to Cronk Station? ( mentioned), Being on Time ( pre-filmed footage cameo), The Children Wait for Gordon ( does not speak), Helping One Another ( does not speak), Edward Helps Emily Up Gordon's Hill ( mentioned) and Dot to Dot - Gordon ( does not speak) Also "Will You Won't You", where all the engines want to be in the show and beg Sir Topham Hatt to take them.

Series 16 - Race to the Rescue ( cameo), Ol' Wheezy Wobbles ( cameo), Express Coming Through, Percy and the Monster of Brendam ( cameo), Ho Ho Snowman ( does not speak), Flash Bang Wallop!, Thomas and the Rubbish Train, Thomas Toots the Crows, Bust My Buffers!, Thomas and the Sounds of Sodor, Salty's Surprise ( cameo), Sodor Surprise Day, Muddy Matters ( cameo), Whiff's Wish ( does not speak) and Happy Birthday Sir! ( cameo)

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Demoted to Extra: Out of the Steam Team, Edward and Toby have no major role in this special, having been replaced by Ashima and Philip. The former is only seen in the "Will You Won't You" sequence with only a brief singing-only appearance, with the latter only appearing briefly in Vicarstown station at the end. Very Special Engines ( does not speak), Thomas the Famous Engine, The Good Old Days ( mentioned) and Edward Saves the Day ( does not speak) Gordon has a rather slow one when the engineers are preparing to streamline him when Thomas has his second idea. Annie and Clarabel | Henrietta | Old Slow Coach | Slip Coaches | Hannah | Dexter | Green Express Coaches | Emily's Coaches | Toby's Museum Coach | Flora's Tram Coach | Open-Topped Carriages Series 9 - Same Colour ( does not speak), Emily Respects ( does not speak), Which Route Should Thomas Take? ( cameo), Getting to Bluff's Cove ( mentioned), Knowing What To Do ( does not speak), Being Kind ( mentioned), Getting Up Gordon's Hill ( does not speak), Who Respects Whom? ( does not speak), Who's Under the Coal Dust? - James ( does not speak), Guess the Engine - Gordon ( does not speak), Job Destinations - Gordon, Mavis and Percy ( does not speak), Job Destinations - Edward, Henry and Gordon ( does not speak)and Fixing the Engines ( does not speak)

Hope Spot: After Thomas suggests streamlining someone for the show, Sir Topham Hatt thinks it's a great idea...then says Gordon will be good for it. During the Great Race as Gordon begins to overheat, at first he blushes, but then he goes all red in the face.

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Chekhov's Skill: Thomas is shown to be a pro at shunting frequently before the revelation by Ashima that there's an event for that. Screw This, I'm Outta Here: The international engines immediately return to the ship upon hearing the Great Railway Show is not on Sodor. The Great Discovery - There's a Job for Everyone, Where, oh Where is Thomas?, Engine Roll Call and Thomas, You're the Leader

Some of Thomas' wishes he wants to wish for are some reference to the first series episode, Thomas, Terence and the Snow, the eighth series episode, Fish and possibly the ninth series episode, Flour Power are made. Gordon just like Henry was originally built as one of the drafts of the A1 only this time he was actually built by GresleyBe Who You Are, And Go Far". It is a reprise of "You Can Only Be You" as the whole company sings together about Thomas finally deciding to be himself. And some time before this, Thomas sings a brief reprise of said song after he wins the shunting race along with Ashima. Later on in the same song, Donald and Douglas bump into the Fat Controller in Winston from behind. Along with all the clips of the engines running around, this gives the impression that they have been chasing the Fat Controller all over the island after the scene with Diesel. After Edward moved out of Tidmouth Sheds and Nia took his place, Gordon was most upset out of all the engines, not helped when Henry suddenly announced he would be moving to Vicarstown Sheds shortly after. Despite his objections, Nia eventually convinced him to accept the change and the two became friends. When Carlos sees Philip on the run from Vinnie rush towards him, he exclaims, "Fizzling fuegos!" "Fuego" is Spanish for fire.

The Special Stationmaster!, Percy and the Parrot!, The Visitor and First with the Food! ( mentioned)

That Man Is Dead: A family friendly version, once streamlined Gordon refuses to answer to his old name, demanding to called 'The Shooting Star' instead. It proves to be his undoing when he starts to overheat during the race and The Flying Scotsman tries to warn him but he refuses to answer to 'Gordon'. Throughout "Will You Won't You", the sky appears darker and paler, and everything appears to be glowing. Also in "Streamlining" during the second half, everything seems to be brighter and soft-focused. An early example: during "Will You Won't You", before James' line, Charlie's driver appears to cue James. The Stinger: During the credits, Den, Dart, Paxton and Cranky try to find Diesel under a crate; only to hear him screaming from a ship that's leaving the island.