Edward Strikes Out

Edward Strikes Out is the thirteenth episode of the tenth season and the two hundred and sixty-fourth episode of the series. In this episode, Edward prejudices a new crane called Rocky, but eats his words after Rocky helps Gordon after an accident.

Plot
One summer morning, Edward arrives at Brendam Docks to pick up some heavy pipes. Gordon and Thomas are there. Thomas is excited because a new crane arrives on the island. He thinks the crane looks very strong and could even lift up Gordon, who is cross as Thomas puffs away. Gordon points out that the crane has no engine, and he can't move unless another engine pulls him. Edward notices this too and thinks the new crane can't be really useful. Gordon agrees and says that he'll only get in the way; Percy arrives, who is also excited about the new crane. Gordon dismisses the crane as "new-fangled nonsense" and puffs away. Percy wonders what "new-fangled nonsense" is and Edward explains that it means you are new and cannot be Really Useful.

Soon Edward collects the flatbeds of pipes, which are right next to the crane. The crane says he is Rocky and he wants to help Edward. Edward neglects Rocky's help and calls him "new-fangled nonsense." He then puffs away before the pipes are secured. Edward is approaching a signal, but is so lost in thought about Rocky that he is going too fast. The signal suddenly turns red. Edward stops very quickly, causing the flatbeds to open and the pipes to fall onto the rails. Edward refuses to get Rocky and his driver telephones for Harvey instead.

Harvey comes to help, but can only lift one heavy pipe at a time. He points out that it is going to take a long time to clear the line. Thomas and Emily arrive and see the pipes. Thomas suggests to get Rocky, but Edward refuses again and says that they have to patient. Emily mumbles that she hates being patient. Gordon comes round a bend too fast and crashes into the pipes. Edward realises that only Rocky can lift him and gets him from Brendam. Rocky clears the lines in little time, and Edward learns that he spoke too soon.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Edward
 * Gordon
 * Percy
 * Harvey
 * Emily
 * Rocky
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Bill and Ben (cameo)
 * Cranky (cameo)
 * Butch (cameo)
 * The Storyteller (cameo)
 * Sir Topham Hatt (mentioned)

Locations

 * Brendam Docks
 * Sodor Shipping Company
 * Maron
 * Centre Island Quarry