Bertie quotes from Thomas & Friends

Well done, Thomas! That was fun! But to beat you over that hill, I should have to grow wings and be an airplane.

Hello. Who are you?

I'm Bertie. Who are you?

I'm Thomas. I run this Branch Line.

So you're Thomas eh? I remember now. You got stuck in the snow. I took your passengers, and Terence the Tractor pulled you out. I've come to help you with your passengers today.

Help me? I can go faster than you.

You can't.

I can.

I'll race you.

Their drivers agreed to the race going ahead. The stationmaster said:

Are you ready? GO!

[to the passengers, after his second attempt to catch up to Edward has failed] I'm sorry.

Never mind. After him quickly. Third time lucky, you know. [to the driver] Do you think we'll catch him at the next station, Driver?

There's a good chance. Our road keeps close to the line, and we can climb hills better than Edward. I'll just make sure.

He spoke to the stationmaster. Bertie and the passengers waited impatiently.

Yes. We'll do it this time.

Hooray.

What's the matter? You should be at the station now. You're late.

I feel dreadful. All upset inside! And driver says he can't make me better. Thank goodness you're late, too. Can you take my passengers, please? They'll never get home, otherwise.

Of course.

Thank you for looking after my passengers.

That's all right, Thomas. I like to make new friends, but I'm glad to share them with you.

You're a good friend, indeed, and always will be.

Hello, Trevor. Why are you dozing there like an old stick-in-the-mud?

I'm not dozing. I'm resting.

Then he told Bertie about the vicar's party.

I'll be there, too. I'm not sure people will want to ride on an old traction engine after traveling in a smart, red bus like me.

Hello, Thomas. I'm taking the Fat Controller to Sports Day.

You can see the egg-and-spoon race.

I didn't know eggs and spoons had races.

The children race with eggs on spoons.

And the winner gets a medal. I wish I could have a medal.

You need to win a race first. I'll race you, Thomas.

Three cheers for Thomas, the #1 engine!

But I still won the race.

Thomas just peeped happily.

The golden eagle has been seen on Gordon's Hill!

How exciting. I must get there right away.

What's happening?

No one is getting out, Thomas, because no one is left onboard.

Cinders and ashes!

You were in so much of a hurry you left them all behind.

I must go back and pick everyone up.

Please, Thomas, can you take the children to the football match for me?

I'm sorry, Bertie, but I have to help James.

I can take your passengers, Bertie, and I can help James too.

Don't be cross, Thomas. Should I tell you my secret?

What secret?

I've been re-routed. Now I take a shortcut, so my route is much quicker!