Simon Conway's Thomascember - 91. Passengers And Polish

[@CraneProductions27]

I remember seeing this episode on the same video tape too back in 1997 when I got 'Thomas & Stepney & Other Stories' for my 9th birthday. I enjoyed the music during Duncan's trip and the flashback in Skarloey's dream was a lovely addition. The visuals are brilliant and the scenery is beautiful. It would have been wonderful to see Nancy in CGI and see her interact with the little engines 😀.

[@TankEngine97]

"Keep your old station. I'm staying here." This line of dialogue I think sums Duncan's stubbornness perfectly. It just shows how petty he is.

[@star86703]

Yeah I've got Thomas and Stepney and other stories on vhs 👍😊🤩😎

[@thesudriana016]

Fans don't always talk about this episode that much till now, but I think this is another great case in study into more of Duncan's character after getting over diesels, but now learning to accept the importance of passengers too.

[@natashamathis9418SMLYTP]

Duncan: I Get No Rest, I'm Getting No Rest! Michael Angelis: He Muttered.

[@sodorrailwaystudios2006]

I am in complete agreement about the visuals here as usual. Plus I agree that Duncan stopping on the viaduct with Skarloey's passengers definitely makes it more impactful. Also I would've loved to see Nancy in CGI. That would honestly be amazing.

[@TheStationMaster-vw7nx]

Now this was also my introduction to Duncan. I can sympaphise with Duncan in this episode as I sometimes complain about certain things in life and I love it when Duncan stops on the viaduct

[@thecinematicmind]

Ah The Old Castle set is one of my favourites.

[@NewController11Productions]

Thank goodness Rheneas is coming home in the next episode when Skarloey tells the story of how Rheneas saved the Skarloey Railway from closure.

[@islandofsodorflims8712]

My introduction to Duncan for me was I think Dunkin Duncan.

[@thecinematicmind]

The CGI series missed an opportunity to bring Nancy back.

[@ryanstephenkristoferkearns1319]

The Fat controller: No passengers mean no polish Duncan: No polish means no passengers Michael Angelis: Duncan muttered to himself, he does have a lot to learn doesn't he?

[@josephmarrison4606]

Not a very good adaptation IMO. I don’t really like how Nancy doesn’t say that she will give Duncan a polish tomorrow, as with that line gone, it makes us actually sympathise a bit with Duncan, which we aren’t meant to really. Also I dislike how Duncan stopped to build up steam not at a station, unlike in the book, because it is said in the next episode that passengers get cross if you stop not at stations. But I respect your opinion on the episode Simon. I must admit the music and narration are good as always. Mike, Junior and Michael never disappoint.