Sir Topham Hatt quotes from Thomas & Friends

I hope you two know how silly you've been. Go on, apologize to each other. It's a new year and new start for you both!

Eventually, even Sir Topham Hatt gave up.

We shall take away your rails, and leave you here until you're ready to come out of the tunnel.

They took up the old rails and built a wall in front of Henry, so that other engines wouldn't bump into him. [...] Soot and dirt from the tunnel had spoiled his lovely green paint and red stripes anyway. How long do you think Henry will stay in the tunnel before he overcomes his fear of the rain, and decides to journey out again?

No passengers means no polish.

And no polish means no passengers.

[about her husband's new outfit] It's perfect for my birthday party. You look splendid, Topham Dear.

Then I'll wear my finest hat just for you. Your birthday is a great occasion.

It is. So don't be late.

Don't worry, my dear. I shall be spic and span and right on time.

[to Caroline] Call yourself a car?! You're a disgrace to the road! Find yourself a scrapyard!

Can I be your assistance, sir?

Only if you can get to my wife's birthday party.

We can take you to Thomas, he's just down the line.

Much obliged.

Engine trouble. Harold's not going anywhere today.

But I've been looking forward to the grand opening all week!

And I, my dear, will find a solution.

Topham, you cannot be serious! Me, ride in this?!

The wind direction is perfect. We'll be there in no time.

My hat is ruined!

So is mine.

Sir Topham is sick. He has lost his voice.

I hope he finds it soon.

Sir Topham has given me a list of jobs. Listen very carefully - Gordon is to collect coaches of china from Knapford and take them to Brendam Docks. He must pull the coaches very slowly.

Slow coaches.

James is to shunt trucks in the coal yard. He must be as busy as a bee.

Busy bee.

And Toby is to take visitors from Maithwaite to the Scottish Castle. He must go as fast as Gordon's Express.

Gordon's Express.

You're in charge now, Percy.

[puffing into Brendam Docks; to Gordon and Emily, who are already there] Good morning!

[to the engines] The brand-new brass water wheel has just arrived from the mainland. It is magnificent. It will be displayed by the water works at Great Waterton. [to Edward] Edward, you will deliver the water wheel to Great Waterton. I have chosen you, Edward, because you are the steadiest engine. You are to take the express line. It is the smoothest and most direct way to Great Waterton.

[after Cranky safely lowered the amazing water wheel onto his flatbed] Edward the Steady, is at the ready!

[sharply rebuking her after finding out what she had done] I told you to be Emily's back engine!

But I wanted to pull the funfair/carnival special all on my own, sir! I wanted to help Emily!

You haven't helped anyone. You have caused confusion and delay! You left half the train. Now there'll be no funfair/carnival for the children.

Please, sir. I know just what to do. I'm a very quick engine. I can collect all the cars. Then I will be Emily's back engine, and we will deliver the funfair/carnival special in time.

[coming to Tidmouth Sheds with bad news] A summer storm struck Sodor last night. The wishing tree was hit by lightning. [Gordon and Toby were both upset to hear that, but Henry was most upset of all] Some special woodsmen are arriving at Brendam Docks. [turns to Henry] Henry, you are to take them to the wishing tree right away. They have to be back at Brendam Docks by teatime. That's when their boat leaves.

Yes, sir. [puffs quickly away; comes up to a junction and decides to take the track that passes the wishing tree]

Sometimes, Henry, special woodsmen have to cut trees down.

Hank looks as strong as a giant.

I'm sure he isn't stronger than a Sodor engine.

Now, Thomas, I have three jobs for you. First, you must take new machines from the docks to the factory. Then, you are to pick up stone from the quarry and deliver it to the shunting yard. And lastly, you must pick up an old tractor from Farmer McColl's and take it to the repair yard.

Yes, sir.

And you must take Hank with you. Hank must see the important sights of Sodor. Be back by teatime for Hank's welcome party at Knapford.

[buffers up to the machine cars as Hank puffs alongside him] Hello!

[cheerfully] Howdy, Thomas! Now you look like one of the finest little engines I've ever seen.

Jeremy cannot land at the airport, and my mother is on board. The storm has blown some metal tanks across the runway. You must collect Trevor from Farmer McColl's. Take him to the airport so that he can clear the runway. Then Jeremy can land.

Emily

Oh, yes, sir. Excellent Emily can do it.

[puffing in alongside her] I'm going to Farmer McColl's too. Lots of lines are flooded. Take the Wellsworth track.

Emily

I'm not going on that track. It's much quicker to go through the forest. I'm Excellent Emily. I can make it through.

Thomas, this is Flora. She's the new steam tram on Sodor.

[sweetly at Thomas with a sunniest smile] Hello, Thomas.

Oh, I'm sorry I'm late. I took a shortcut, but I got lost.

Huh! I never get lost. I know the railway better than any other engine.

[to Gordon and Stanley] Some very important passengers and a group of workmen are waiting at Great Waterton. The first engine to arrive will pick up the very important passengers. The second will collect the workmen.

I need to get coal and water. See you at Great Waterton, Gordon! [chuffs cheerily away]