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132. Salty's Secret.
Written by: Robin Kingsland.
Aired: UK: 16 September 2002. US: 24 September 2002. AUS: 22 October 2002.
Written by: Robin Kingsland.
Aired: UK: 16 September 2002. US: 24 September 2002. AUS: 22 October 2002.
Salty is a new diesel who enjoys working near the sea. It is his first day working on Sodor and as the island is surrounded by the sea, he is hopeful he will be working near it. Naturally, he is disappointed when he is sent to work at the quarry to help Mavis, Bill and Ben with an important job for the Fat Controller. Bill and Ben think that they do not need help, and do not think Salty will be able to manage all of the trucks. However, when they see that Salty manages to win the trucks over with his tales and songs of the sea, they become rather jealous. But Salty still longs for the sea.
One night, Mavis, Bill and Ben see him alone outside. Bill and Ben call him names, but Mavis tries to comfort him. Salty wants to be near the sea, but he knows that the quarry work is important. And the next day, Salty tries to show Bill and Ben his secret with the trucks, which is singing a tune for the trucks to sing along with. Bill and Ben try singing a rhythm to get the trucks moving, but they could not make them move the way Salty could.
Later, the Fat Controller arrives at the quarry, and is surprised to see that the job has been completed. Mavis tells him that they could not have done it without Salty. Luckily for him, there is no further need for him at the quarry, and he is finally transferred to Brendam Docks, which is his dream place to work. It is where he feels really useful, and he sorts out the trucks better than any other engine.
Oh no! Salty just rolled off the set of the quarry! Oh no! He's going to crash!
Joking. Onto the actual review. We can all relate to Salty in a way, especially whenever we don't get the job we want to do, yet do a job we don't like. Like Salty wanting to work at the docks, but instead, work at the quarry.
And his question was funny.
"What kind of a quarry is it?"
Joking. Onto the actual review. We can all relate to Salty in a way, especially whenever we don't get the job we want to do, yet do a job we don't like. Like Salty wanting to work at the docks, but instead, work at the quarry.
And his question was funny.
"What kind of a quarry is it?"
But all works out in the end when he's transferred to Brendam Docks.
Also, it shows that Mavis has grown as a character, especially when she cared about Salty's feelings.
Also, it shows that Mavis has grown as a character, especially when she cared about Salty's feelings.
My rating: 9.5/10.
Season 6 scorecard:
1. No Sleep for Cranky: 9/10.
2. Salty's Secret: 9.5/10.
9. It's Only Snow: 9/10.
10. Twin Trouble: 10/10.
14. Middle Engine: 3/10.
17. Gordon Takes a Tumble: 9.5/10.
22. Thomas the Jet Engine: 10/10.
23. Edward the Very Useful Engine: 8.5/10.
25. Rusty Saves the Day: 3.5/10.
Season 6 rating so far: 8.8/10.
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