Edward quotes from Thomas & Friends

I don't want the Fat Controller to think I can't deliver the mail. I'll have to work out how to do it myself.

Just because they're old, doesn't mean they're not useful!

You're not trying.

I can't do it! The noisy trucks hold an engine back so!

Edward's driver came up.

We've come to push.

No use at all!

You wait and see.

They brought the train back to the bottom of the hill.

I'm ready.

No good.

They pulled and pushed as hard as they could.

I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it!

I will do it, I will do it, I will do it!

I spend my time pulling coaches about, ready for you to take out on journeys.

The other engines laughed.

Why can't I pull passenger trains, too?

You're too impatient. You'd be sure to leave something behind.

Rubbish! I'll show you.

Bless me! What a noise!

They all hiss me, Sir. They say tender engines don't shunt, and last night, they said I have black wheels. I haven't, have I, Sir?

No, Edward. You have nice, blue ones, and I'm proud of you. Tender engines do shunt. But all the same, we do need another tank engine here.

Ha! Just look at us. Your driver will have to work fast to get you as smart as us.

Never mind that. I have something important to say. Do you realize it's been a whole year since Mrs. Kyndley saved us from a nasty accident?

You remember, when she was ill and bed, and...?

Yes, of course. You told us how she waved her red dressing gown out of her window to warn you about a landslide ahead.

And you and Toby gave her presents. And the Fat Controller sent her to Bournemouth to get better.

Exactly! So, now I think we should all give her a special Christmas party.

Peep-Peep! We're late! Where is Thomas? He doesn't usually make us wait.

[sings] Oh, dear. What can the matter be? Johnny's so long, and...

Never you mind about Johnny. Just you climb on the cab and look for Thomas.

Can you see him?

No. There's Bertie Bus in a tearing hurry. No need to bother with him, though. Likely, he's on a coach tour or something.

I'm going to the scrap yard today.

What, already? You're not that old.

Hello, Edward. You look upset. [to the driver] What's the matter, Charlie?

There's a traction engine in the scrap yard, Vicar. He'll be broken up next week. Jem Cole says he never drove a better engine.

Do save him, sir. He saws wood and gives children rides.

We'll see.

I do like to keep busy all the time, and I do like company. Especially children's company.

Cheer up. The Fat Controller has work for you at his new harbor. I'm to take you to meet Thomas today.

Oh! The harbor! The seaside! Children! That will be lovely!

It's not fair.

What isn't fair?

Letting branch line diesels pull main line trains.

Never mind, Gordon. I'm sure BoCo will let you pull his trucks sometimes.

Gordon spluttered.

I won't pull BoCo's dirty trucks! I won't run on branch lines!

Why not? It would be a nice change.

The Fat Controller would never approve. Branch lines are vulgar!

Did you see him straining?

Positively painful.

Just pathetic! He should give up and be preserved before it's too late!

Shut up! You're all jealous. Edward's better than any of you!

You're right, Duck. Edward's old but he'll surprise us all.

[finally puffs out of Knapford] I've done it! We're off! I've done it! We're off!

We've loosened the couplings, Edward. Now you can pick up your coaches one by one, just as you do with trucks.

That'll be much easier. Come on!

The first coach moving helped to start the second and the second helped the third.

I've done it! I've done it!

Steady, boy. Well done, boy. You've got them, you've got them.

And he listened happily to Edward's steady beat, as he forged slowly but surely ahead. At last, battered, weary, but unbeaten, Edward steamed in the big station.

All this grumbling spreads bad atmosphere in the yard.

You're quite right. And that's why I've come up with a plan.

Trevor and I are old friends, and you and he have a lot in common too.

Aye, and what would that be?

Scrap.

Don't mention that word! It makes my wheels wobble!

It does the same to Trevor. He was being sent to the scrap yard, but the vicar and I saved him, and now, he's really useful again. Even so, the Fat Controller certainly does need another steam engine here.

Aye, he does. And quickly!