Gordon was feeling grumpy. This was making James cross. Why are you complaining all the time?
Because I'm a big blue engine and I know everything I shall complain whenever I want
You're just a small red engine with ideas above your station. I
Can't see any said Percy. Where are they? Any what ideas above the station the sky's empty
Like your smoke box Percy laughed James, but Gordon was still grumpy one day. I'll show you
Just what a big engine can really do
So what can a big engine really do not speak to silly little green engines for a star replied Gordon and he puffed away
Later that day the Fat Controller came to see him
Gordon you'll be making one stop today with an empty Express to test our new station
You can make up time afterwards. Why can't Henry do it. He likes idling in stations
You will do as you are told came the Blanc reply. So Gordon did
But he was still unhappy and he grew sick too, I just can't get up to speed emo
It's time for your visit to the works. Your pipes are clogged said the fireman
At last they approached the new station
Gordon was impressed. But his mood soon changed in front of him was a blank wall and huge bosses
What are boring view he grunted important engines like me should have a panoramic
view where I can see people and people can see me and he
anything
Gordon was happy when it was time to leave
Now you really can enjoy your run as long as your pipes will let you said his driver
Come on come on, I can go faster than this of Gordon SiC me never
But Gordon began to feel more and more feeble and soon he came to a complete stop
What happened he explained his driver and fireman inspected him
Something's broken inside you. Gordon said his fireman. Now you really will have to go to the works
Gordon was still fuming when James arrived to collect his coaches
Well, well well so much for knowing about everything you've got too puffed up in your boiler. So it serves you right?
When Gordon returned from the works a few days later, he was still boasting
I am the finest engine on the Island of Sodor probably the finest in the world
Come on, Gordon. We're going to the official opening of the new station
As Gordon approached a new station neither the driver or fireman could apply his brakes
Something had jammed the driver reduced steam, but Gordon was still going fast
Help me please
Well, Gordon said The Fat Controller, I knew you wanted a panoramic view. Well, this is not my way to achieve it
Yes, sir. Sorry, sir muttered Gordon
When Gordon was repaired again, he took the Fat Controller to the new station for his second official opening
This time he arrived safely and everyone clapped and cheered as he pulled in
The Fat Controller spoke to him your panoramic view is here to stay
I trust you will always see through it from the safety of your own rails
Gordon heartily agree