Revealing mistake: In a close up of Thomas' driver, his cap brim is falling off and he has a hole in his head.
Revealing mistake: In a close-up of Thomas at the beginning of the episode, his wheels aren't moving for 2 seconds. This is easier to see in the restored version.
Revealing mistake: In the first close-up of the policeman, the camera wobbles.
Answer: He was in the water.