Lady Hatt's Birthday Party - S5-E4
Continuity mistake: When George crashes, the Fat Controller falls into the ditch head first, but in the following shot he is sinking feet first.
Lady Hatt's Birthday Party - S5-E4
Continuity mistake: When George drives into the ditch, the Fat Controller prematurely tips over, then tips over again in a closeup shot.
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.