Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Season 17 Episode 26 The Afternoon Tea Express Episode Title:The Afternoon Tea Express.Episode Description:Stephen is bringing ingredients for tea for the Earl at Ulfstead Castle. Spencer on the other hand, teases him about being slow. So to pretend to being fast, Stephen is pushed by many other engines, until one day, which is when the main tea party is, he does not have anyone to push him. Eventually Spencer does it. The Earl later tells Stephen, that he picked him, because he is reliable and takes it steady. After his own apology, Stephen returns to taking tourists around Ulfstead Castle, and reminding himself that of being slow is not really a bad thing at all.