The Thin Controller quotes from Thomas & Friends

The farmer has just telephoned. His straw hasn't been delivered, there are sightseers in his field and his sheep haven't arrived at market!

Hello.

Hello I'm Mighty!

And I'm Mac!

And together we're Mighty Mac!

Mighty Mac, you are to take holidaymakers to the mountains campsite.

We've always worked in the shunting yard.

How will we find our way over to the passengers?

It's simple. Look at where you want to go, then follow the track it will take you there.

[hearing Rusty's horn] What was that wonderful sound?

That was Rusty. He thinks his horn is special. But we don't.

Well, I think it's special.

Rusty, the brass band are ready for their tour of the hills.

Yes, sir.

Rheneas and Skarloey, you are NOT careful engines! I will have to choose 2 other engines to collect the dinosaur.

But I can be careful. Let me try again. Please?

Very well, but this is your last chance.

Thank you, sir.

I'm sorry I biffed the trucks, but I'm sure we could take the dinosaur together.

No! I'll show Mr. Percival I can do it on my own!

[upon hearing about Duncan's antics] Adventure can be full of surprises, Duncan; some good, and some not so good.

So next time I have an adventure, I will know to think clearly all the time.

You're a fine engine, Sir Handel. But you're no longer a smooth engine. I'll have to send you back to the stone quarry. That's the place for bumpy engines.

Please, sir, I can be a smooth engine. I only shudder and shake when I go up hills.

I see.

Please, don't send me back to the stone quarry.

James is stuck. He has run out of coal. Now he won't be able to take the children to the concert.

I have to tell you about the hidden coal.

You have caused delay and confusion, but you have told the truth, and a really useful engine always tells the truth.

I'll only be really useful if I could help James.

Where are your trucks?

Here they are, sir. Loaded up and ready to go!

The little engines laughed, and The Thin Controller laughed too.

Thomas, that was a good joke! You are a really funny engine!

Merry Christmas to you, Duncan!

Merry Christmas to one and all!

Bah humbug!