@JDogg073 Kinda annoying when Awdry had the driver's also being stupid while simultaneously portraying the engine as stupid and it's their fault at the same time...
Sometimes I think the stories would benefit with the engines controlling their movements.
@MrE4RidesAgain I guess the truth is that it was written before realism was truly a part of the series. The railway didn't have a name and there was no true basis for any engine yet.