Thomas and the Breakdown Train - S1-E7
Revealing mistake: In the scene of James' wheels sparking while passing Tidmouth Sheds, a metal rod is igniting the sparks from his wheels.
Thomas and the Breakdown Train - S1-E7
Revealing mistake: The breakdown train appears to be missing in the close-up shot of James' wheels being put back on the rails.
Thomas and the Breakdown Train - S1-E7
Revealing mistake: Thomas is taking on water in the opening shot, but his water cap is closed.





Answer: Butch the breakdown truck must have pulled Gordon's tender all the way up the rails so the breakdown train can reach it and also Butch helped to get Gordon close to the winch.