Other mistake: In the Family Jr. airing, Davey Moore is not credited for writing the episode; Andrew Brenner is. This mistake was fixed in the UK airing.
Audio problem: After Rex is hoisted back on the rails, Mike has Rex's whistle sound.
Springtime for Diesel - S21-E1
Audio problem: Trevor has Stanley's whistle sound when he crosses the level crossing.
Other mistake: In the distant shot of Vicarstown, the station is missing its letters.
Revealing mistake: Before James collides with the tar tankers, he is already covered in tar before he actually hits them.
The Great Little Railway Show - S24-E3
Continuity mistake: In one scene, Rex disappears and is replaced with Mike.
Cleo the Road Engine - S24-E17
Continuity mistake: Thomas' brake van changes design. From a black one, then to an orange one.
Thomas' Animal Friends - S24-E20
Continuity mistake: When Thomas passes by Crovan's Gate, James' side appears to be silver.
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.