| Double Teething Troubles | |
|---|---|
 UK title card | |
| No. of season: | 5 |
| No. of epsiode: | 12 |
| No. of series: | 116 |
| Director: | David Mitton |
| Producer: | Britt Allcroft David Mitton |
| Writer: | Britt Allcroft David Mitton David Maidment |
| Narrator: | Michael Brandon (UK) George Carlin (US) |
| Original air date: | September 29th, 1998 (UK) December 8th, 1998 (Australia) January 26th, 1998 (US) |
| Previous: | Haunted Henry |
| Next: | Stepney Gets Lost |
Double Teething Troubles is the twelfth episode of the fifth season and the one hundred and sixteenth episode of the series. In this episode, a malfunctioning Diesel, causes more trouble than he is worth for Bill and Ben.
Plot[]
Bill and Ben argue over who has rights to some trucks nearby, and, despite BoCo's warnings, derail each other at the points. The Fat Controller decides to send a Diesel to help them, but the Diesel, is new and has problems with his cooling system, as seen after he breaks down on Gordon's Hill. The news soon spreads, and Percy, who misunderstands Thomas when he mentions the Diesel has teething troubles, tells the horrified twins the Diesel has a toothache. The next day, the diesel arrives and helps the twins with a long train of China Clay trucks. However, the Diesel's engine overheats, and he stops. Bill and Ben pull him and the trucks and the Diesel is sent to the works. Bill and Ben apologize to BoCo for being rude and they and Duck talk about teething troubles all night long.
Characters[]
- Thomas
- Percy
- Duck
- Bill and Ben
- BoCo
- Sir Topham Hatt
- Derek (not named)
- Troublesome Trucks (do not speak)
Locations[]
- Brendam
- Anopha Quarry
- Gordon's Hill
- Sodor China Clay Company (mentioned)
Notes[]
- Stock footage from Cranky Bugs is used.
- Teething troubles usually occur while steam engines, Diesels, and other machinery are operating for the first time after being constructed or restored to working order.
- In Norway, this episode is called "Bill and Ben are Restless". The Italian title is "A Diesel Newbie". The German title is "Teething". In Japan, this episode is called "Let's Do Get Along". In Sweden, it is called, "Twin-Trouble". The Spanish title is "Coexistence Problems".
- S. C. Ruffey's face appears on a truck.
- Not counting the stock footage cameo in the next episode, Stepney Gets Lost, this is BoCo's last appearance and speaking role to date.
- Despite his appearance in the episode, Percy appear in the nameboard sequence at the end of the episode in Japan.
Errors[]
- A grey cord can be seen in Bill's cab when he's in the shed at the end.
- This is said that Bill and Ben heard an unfamiliar whistle (Derek's), but Diesels have horns.
- In the first close-up of BoCo, his front wheels are derailed.
- During the first night scene in the shed, a grey cord can be seen stretching along Bill's side.
- When Percy leaves Thomas, Thomas' eyes are wonky.
- The train next Thomas passes by him twice.
- A rare picture from The Ultimate Diesel Guide shows Derek smiling after he overheats.
- BoCo has Daisy's fourth season horn sound.
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