Recap / Stories Of Sodor S 4 E 1 Diesel

Diesel - or rather, Bruce - with his inventor, Walter Paxman.

When his inventor visits the island, Diesel reveals to the others some very surprising details about himself.

This episode provides examples of:

• Adaptational Heroism: Surprisingly, Diesel is the most vocal opponent of the 1955 Modernisation Plan.
• Freeze-Frame Bonus: During the opening narration, one of the lorries picking up cargo has a license plate that reads "SCP-178".
• Given Name Reveal: It is revealed that Diesel's real name is Bruce.
• "The Villain Sucks" Song: As in Pop Goes the Diesel, the trucks sing after Bruce gets his comeuppance.
  Diesel skulks about the yard,
  Thinking he's the greatest
  Bumps us all so very hard
  Showing he's the meanest

  All around he creeps about,
  Spreading his diseasel
  Hear us now as we shout out:
  Clear off, you weasel!