TTTE S7E03: Bill, Ben and Fergus

Here's an episode that introduces the long forgotten character, Fergus. Let's see how well he's introduced.


Special thanks to Thomas the Tank Engine Wikia for the image

159. Bill, Ben and Fergus.
Written by: Brian Trueman.
Aired: UK: 8 October 2003. US: 10 October 2004. AUS: 14 October 2004.

Fergus, a small traction engine on rails, has been sent to work at the quarry for an important job. Thomas warns him about Bill and Ben, but Fergus tells him that he will not let the twins bother him.

When Fergus arrives, Mavis tells him that the trucks are in a mess, but Fergus promises to sort them out. But Bill and Ben are full of mischief, and decide to have some fun. Bill bumps his trucks very hard, causing some of his load to fall onto the tracks. Fergus angrily orders him to do it right, but Bill is cross and tells him not to interfere. Later, Ben pushes his trucks across some points, so that Fergus cannot leave his siding. He orders Ben to move them, but Ben just grins.

The workmen are blasting rock, so Fergus tells the twins to wait for the all clear signal. But they are fed up with his orders, and crossly tell him to keep his funnel out of the quarry. Then they leave to collect a rock crusher from the docks, leaving Fergus in peace with Mavis.

At the docks, the twins are still grumbling about Fergus. They decide that the next time he tells them to do it right, they will do it wrong on purpose. Bill and Ben collect the rock crusher and head back to the quarry.

When they arrive, Fergus warns them that the rock face is unsafe, and not to go near it. But Bill and Ben take no notice and push the rock crusher alongside the cliff, which starts a rockslide. Fergus charges forward and pushes the twins out of the way. His driver jumps clear, but Fergus ends up buried. Everyone works hard to dig him out, but Bill and Ben work hardest of all.

When Fergus is free, Bill and Ben shamefully apologize for being naughty. Fergus accepts their apology, and tells them that from now on, they can all do things right together.


Okay, let's start by introducing Fergus. He's a railway traction engine, based on Blue Circle. Showing that, unlike Trevor, who can go anywhere like Terence, Fergus runs on railways.

Now, about Fergus' personality. He's simply a prototype Ferdinand, only he says "Do it right!" implying he wants the other engines to do it his way instead of their own way.

Now this was the episode where Fergus' model was damaged. His model still worked, but his flywheel couldn't turn anymore.

This episode was decent at best, especially with Bill and Ben's cheekiness when Fergus ordered them to "Do it right!" when the avalanche buried Fergus.

My rating: 7/10. 

Season 7 scorecard:

2. Percy Gets it Right: 9.5/10.

3. Bill, Ben and Fergus: 7/10.

9. The Spotless Record: 10/10.

12. Rheneas and the Roller Coaster: 5/10.

16. The Runaway Elephant: 9.5/10.

19. Bulgy Rides Again: 9.5/10.

22. Best Dressed Engine: 9/10.

26. 3 Cheers for Thomas: 10/10.

Season 7 rating so far: 9.1/10.