Edward, Gordon and Henry - S1-E4
Other mistake: When Gordon leaves the station, he has two brake coaches, even though express trains are suppose to have one.
Edward, Gordon and Henry - S1-E4
Other mistake: When Gordon is sent to the siding after breaking down, he passes the set of points needed to cross over to the other line.
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.