Passengers quotes from Thomas & Friends

Hello, Gordon. Is it tomorrow?

Gordon didn't answer. He just let off steam feebly.

Did you lose your way, Gordon?

No. It was lost for me. I was switched off the main line onto the loop. I had to go all around and back again!

Perhaps it was instinct.

Meanwhile, all the passengers hurried to the booking office.

We want our money back!

But the Fat Director climbed on a trolley and blew the guard’s whistle so loudly, that they all stopped to look at him. Then he promised them a new train at once.

[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.

[having refused to pull the milk truck] It's fitter's orders!

What is?

My fitter's a very nice man. He comes every week and examines me carefully. "Daisy", he says, "Never, never pull. You're highly sprung, and pulling is bad for your swerves". So that's how it is.

Stuff and nonsense!

I can't understand. Whatever made Sir Topham Hatt send us such a feeble...?

Feeble? FEEBLE?! Let me!

Stop arguing! We're late already!

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.