Mighty Express - Let It Ride (S1E9)
Trackmaster Nico is scared of roller coasters. But he might actually learn to like them after helping haul pieces of track for Milo’s new thrill ride.
| Runtime (min) | 14 |
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| TMDB Rating | 10.0 (1 votes) |
| Air Date | 2020-09-22 |
| Genres | Kids, Animation |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Netflix |
Storyline
In this episode, Trackmaster Nico faces his fear of roller coasters when he's called upon to help transport track pieces for Milo's exciting new thrill ride. Despite his nervousness about anything involving steep drops and fast turns, Nico accepts the mission because his friends are counting on him. As he hauls the curved rails and looping sections across Tracksville, he begins to see the engineering and design that goes into making roller coasters safe and fun.
Through the delivery process, Nico gains a new perspective on what once frightened him. By understanding how the ride works and seeing the care that goes into building it, his anxiety starts to fade. When the construction is complete and the moment arrives to test the new attraction, Nico surprises himself by deciding to give it a try. The experience transforms his fear into excitement, teaching him that sometimes the things that scare us can become sources of joy once we face them with courage and knowledge.
What kids learn
Children learn that fear is a natural emotion, but it doesn't have to control their choices. Nico's journey shows young viewers that facing something scary becomes easier when you understand it better. By learning how roller coasters are built and seeing the safety measures involved, Nico transforms his fear into curiosity and eventually enjoyment. This teaches kids that knowledge can be a powerful tool for overcoming anxiety.
The episode also demonstrates the value of helping others even when you're uncomfortable. Nico could have refused the delivery job because of his fear, but he chose to support his friends instead. This models how acting with courage and kindness can lead to personal growth and unexpected rewards. Children see that stepping outside your comfort zone, especially when helping others, can open doors to new experiences.
Additionally, the story reinforces that it's okay to change your mind about things. Nico isn't pressured to like roller coasters, but his willingness to try leads to a positive discovery. Kids learn that being open to new experiences, even ones that initially seem frightening, can reveal hidden joys and expand what they're capable of enjoying.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is Nico pressured by his friends to ride the roller coaster? | The episode handles this sensitively. Nico's decision to try the roller coaster comes from his own growing understanding and curiosity, not from peer pressure. His friends support him in completing the delivery job, and his choice to ride is presented as personal growth rather than giving in to outside expectations. The story respects his initial fear while showing how knowledge and gradual exposure can naturally shift feelings. |
| Will this episode make my child more willing to try things they're afraid of? | The episode models a healthy approach to facing fears by showing Nico learning about what scares him before trying it. Rather than promoting reckless bravery, it demonstrates how understanding something can reduce anxiety. This may encourage children to ask questions about their own fears and approach new experiences with curiosity, though every child processes fear differently and at their own pace. |
| Are there any scary roller coaster scenes that might frighten young viewers? | The roller coaster sequences are animated in the show's gentle, colorful style typical of preschool programming. The focus remains on Nico's emotional journey rather than creating suspense or thrills. The ride itself is depicted as fun and exciting rather than genuinely frightening, making it appropriate for the target age group without triggering anxiety in sensitive viewers. |
| What if my child is afraid of roller coasters? Will this help or make it worse? | The episode validates fear as normal while showing a positive path forward. Nico's fear is treated respectfully, never mocked or dismissed. For children with similar anxieties, seeing a character work through fear might be reassuring. However, if your child has significant anxiety about rides, you might preview the episode first or watch together to gauge their reaction and provide comfort if needed. |
| Does Nico have to like roller coasters by the end, or is it okay to still be scared? | While Nico does end up enjoying the experience, the episode's message centers on trying rather than forcing a particular outcome. The story shows that facing fears can lead to pleasant surprises, but it doesn't suggest that everyone must love everything they try. The emphasis is on courage, learning, and being open to new experiences, not on mandatory enjoyment of specific activities. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Farmer Faye is hauling the Popstar Piggies to their performance at the town fair. But she’ll need Freight Nate’s help to handle Corkscrew Curve safely! |
| 1 | 2 | “Super Train” comics are everyone’s favorite, and only Nate can make sure the latest issue doesn’t arrive late for today's story time at School Station! |
| 1 | 3 | Peoplemover Penny could use a friend or two to help overcome her fear of bats so she can get the kids to camp in time for s’mores at sunset! |
| 1 | 4 | Will engineer Liza's sparkly drum set arrive safely for her spectacular concert at Central Square Station? Mechanic Milo is there to make it happen! |
| 1 | 5 | Flicker delivers a batch of beach balls for his very first mission and learns that, even if he makes a mistake, he always has friends to help him out. |
| 1 | 6 | Build-it Brock is in charge of Central Square's new tower. All the trains have different design ideas, but pleasing them might be too much to handle! |
| 1 | 7 | Faye is packed full of Clay and May’s fluffy farm-fresh popcorn for movie night. She’ll just need to get away from the pesky geese who want some too! |
| 1 | 8 | Glazed, jelly, chocolate twist. Everyone has a favorite donut, but Tracksville just needs a giant one delivered to place atop its brand new donut shop. |
| 1 | 9 | Trackmaster Nico is scared of roller coasters. But he might actually learn to like them after helping haul pieces of track for Milo’s new thrill ride. |
| 1 | 10 | A haunted Ghost Train comes for candy every Halloween, and Nate gets quite the fright when he thinks Flicker's first-class costume is the real deal! |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Mandy Mail wants to deliver the Chug-a-Love Day cards to everyone in town all by herself. But she'll learn things are easier with help from a friend. |
| 2 | 2 | Will Tracksville's hottest music act, the Popstar Piggies, get to their show on time to reveal their latest dance track? Farmer Faye can save the day! |
| 2 | 3 | Build-It Brock and Nico find a secret map and follow the clues deep into Majestic Mountain to hunt for the golden train car of the legendary King Toot! |
| 2 | 4 | Farmer Faye must get to Beach Station on the double to bring a lost baby octopus back to his parents before all the water spills out from his tank! |
| 2 | 5 | Get ready for confetti — it's Goaty McGoat's birthday! But the town's favorite goat goes missing before his party, and Farmer Faye is out to find him. |
| 2 | 6 | Museum Station's latest addition is Nico's new dinosaur exhibit, and Mechanic Milo needs to pick up a giant T-rex bone before the grand opening. |
| 2 | 7 | Build-It Brock must use his skills to fix a fiasco when a bridge breaks while Peoplemover Penny is shuttling kids to a school show-and-tell day. |
| 2 | 8 | Flicker finally gets a mega mission for himself. But will the jumbo-sized balloons he needs to deliver be too big of a task for the tiny train? |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 3 | 1 | Milo has two big repairs to fix in just one day! Will getting a rocket booster make him finish his tasks faster or just spark more trouble? |
| 3 | 2 | Clay and May need more salt and pepper for their yummy chili, but Nate will have to stop sneezing to make the delivery in time for the town picnic. |
| 3 | 3 | Nate and Nico chase after Museum Station’s newly polished suit of armor after some cheese-hungry critters use it to try to catch their next snack. |
| 3 | 4 | Flicker is finally big enough to ride Camp Itchiknee’s zipline! But when he gets stuck in midair, Milo must make his way over to rescue him. |
| 3 | 5 | Pogo sticks at the farm? Animal feed at school recess? With their deliveries swapped, Red and Faye try their best to fix the mix-up fast! |
| 3 | 6 | Nate and Nico try their best to avoid making a mess on the tracks while they deliver barrels of gooey maple syrup to the town’s pancake party. |
| 3 | 7 | With the help of Nate’s crusher car, Penny must haul a big block of ice to the beach so that everyone can beat the heat with some snow cones! |
| 3 | 8 | Something has been chomping off pieces of wood from the train tracks all around town! Milo and Nico will have to play detective to catch the culprit. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Nate and Nico keep a dragon delivery from flying away while heading to Camp Itchiknee. |
| 4 | 2 | Milo's bubble machine blows some trouble toward the beach. |
| 4 | 3 | Red makes sure a bounce house doesn't burst while the Popstar Piggies are on board. |
| 4 | 4 | Nate tries to tame a jumpy bull on a noisy journey to the farm. |
| 4 | 5 | Can Nate get a giant volcano to the science fair before it explodes? |
| 4 | 6 | Brock digs up a strange, glowing rock — and playful penguins hop on for a ride! |
| 4 | 7 | Nico's massive magnet gets Milo stuck to a metal bridge. |
| 4 | 8 | Milo must deliver a big telescope so that everyone can see a rare comet light up the night. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | Red helps Mandy after she tries to deliver the Great Golden Stagecoach all by herself. |
| 5 | 2 | Flicker's in a hurry to pass out pizzas before they get cold. |
| 5 | 3 | Milo and Nico pick up giant dominoes to make a super long line of them to tip over! |
| 5 | 4 | Faye lassos an oversized rubber ducky for Tiny the whale. |
| 5 | 5 | Nate hauls a huge windmill to power the lights at Farm Station’s sleepover. |
| 5 | 6 | The entire Mighty Express fleet tries to catch up to a runaway toy robot. |
| 5 | 7 | Flicker is in charge of picking up Diesel's new deluxe dog house. |
| 5 | 8 | Faye must find a mischievous monkey and deliver it back home to the jungle. |
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| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 7 | 1 | While delivering a pirate ship to Museum Station, the Mighty Express finds a treasure map that leads to a legendary train pirate's secret cave. |
| 7 | 2 | Nate's on the way to the medieval festival, but Stella and Ricky have other plans. |
| 7 | 3 | Faye must deliver a big enough tub for Bart the bull's bath. |
| 7 | 4 | Mandy's determined to get Flicker new hubcaps to thank him for being a pal. |
| 7 | 5 | All of the farm animals follow Brock while he hauls Dusty's new alphorn. |
| 7 | 6 | Red needs to be extra safe and careful while delivering fast-growing seeds for the farm. |
| 7 | 7 | Clay and May's messy barn needs a fresh coat of paint. |
| 7 | 8 | Nate shows Max his favorite place in Tracksville. Penny has fun with the kids at summer camp. Red heads to School Station for a safety inspection. |
| 7 | 9 | Mandy tries to hide from Diesel the dog. Flicker's excited to see his first meteor shower. The trains show off all the cool tricks they can do. |
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