Narrator quotes from Thomas & Friends

Aha! A Great Western engine, and a brake van, too. You can't take these!

Aye! But they're all for us. See for yourself.

The foreman looked all over Oliver.

Seems in order. Right away, guard!

That was a near thing.

We've had worse.

Stupid nonsense. I wouldn't have brought them if I'd known. I'd have had a breakdown or something.

I'm glad you didn't. You'd have spoiled their fun.

Bah! Enjoyment is all you engines live for. One day, railways will be ripped up!

Duck felt shocked at such an idea.

We have a friend called Bertie, and he's a bus, but he likes the railway. Sometimes he teases us about it, but he'd never wanna see it ripped up!

Hmph! I know Bertie. He's too small in size to be of any use. [leaves]

Duck took no notice.

That bus is silly.

Duck, slowly and carefully, set off across the bridge. Bulgy wailed as he felt the bridge quiver.

Stop! It might fall on me!

That would serve you right for telling lies.

[as the twins show up] You must behave here. You're on the Main Line now.

Actually, Gordon, when we saw you, we thought this was the scrap yard.

Gordon was cross.

Just make sure that my coaches are ready for my evening train!

You know, there's more than one way to get jammed. We all learned that today.

Still, there was silence.

What's more, we also learned that sometimes, when engines help each other out of a jam, things can still go wrong.

So?

So, that means we learned a lot today. And therefore...

Then came a chorus.

We're really useful engines after all!

Luckily, there was a workman's cottage nearby. Soon, everyone was passing jugs, buckets, kettles and saucepans filled with water, until Duke's thirst was quenched. All the while, Duke was building more strength. At last, with everyone's help, he was able to pull Falcon back onto the rails. Then, they started off once more. The manager was waiting at the top station. He apologized for the accident.

Your Duke is a hero. He stood firm like a bulldog and wouldn't let go.

What happened? They don't usually need 2 engines.

Well, Stuart broke down. Duke had to help him. It sounds as if he had a hard job, too.

Duke and his driver's joke had worked.

[covers himself in steam] FIDDLESTICKS!

Poor old engine! It's no good, Stuart. You can't win.

It's Skarloey. What's he doing here?

Skarloey was pleased to see Edward.

I've been sent here for a rest. I was put in this shed so that I could see everything and not be lonely, but I do miss Rheneas. He's going to be mended.

I wish I could be mended too, and pull coaches again.

Just then, some workmen arrived.

We're going to take you to the works now, Edward. Come along.

Goodbye, Skarloey! Your railway is a lovely line!

Oh, it is! It is! You've cheered me up, Edward! Goodbye!

Hello. Who are you?

I'm Gordon. Who are you?

I'm Sir Handel. I've heard of you. You're an express engine! So am I, but I'm used to new coaches, not these cattle trucks. Do you have new coaches? [observes Gordon's train] I see you do. We must have a chat. Sorry I can't stop. We must keep time, you know.

Gordon was speechless!

What do you mean by leaving me behind?

I'm sorry, Refreshment Lady, but Henry said he might leave without us!

Then, the refreshment lady laughed.

You silly engine! Henry was teasing you! He wouldn't have gone without our passengers. He's a guaranteed connection!

Well! Where's that Henry?!

But Henry had chortled away.

I'm sorry about your accident. I always stand well back. Trucks don't like me.

Why didn't you warn me?!

I didn't think.

You never do. You can start thinking now while you're doing Peter Sam's work as well as your own. That'll teach you to pretend you are ill.

Sir Handel did start thinking... about Gordon.

I hope he doesn't hurt his passengers.

What's that about me? I'm a plain engine, and I believe in plain speakin'. Speak up!

Rusty warned Duncan about the bad bit of line.

Hmph! I know my way about. I don't need smelly diesels to tell me what to do.

Nothing's happened! Nothing's happened! Smelly old Diesel, clever me!

And he rocked and he rolled along the line.

Steady, boy!

But it was too late. Duncan was derailed on the bad bit of rail.

Sleepers and ballast! I'm off!

Hmph! You're Sir Handel, I suppose.

Sir Handel was standing no nonsense.

And you, I suppose, are George. Yes, I've heard of you.

And I've heard of you. You swank around with your steamroller wheels, pretending you're as good as me!

Actually, I'm better. Goodbye!

Aren't you gonna polish me too?

Sorry. Not today. I'm going now. I'm helping the refreshment lady this afternoon. We must get the ice cream ready for the passengers. Never mind, Duncan.

But Duncan did mind.

It isn't fair! Peter Sam gets a special funnel, Sir Handel gets special wheels, passengers get ice cream, but I'm not even polished!