Edward Helps Out - Full Video Script

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• Here's the full script to Edward Helps Out, which is released on September 15, 1998. Stories in order: Edward Helps Out, A Proud Day For James, The Runaway, Saved From Scrap, Daisy, Percy's Predicament, Terence The Tractor, Thomas' Christmas Party and Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree.

Characters

• Thomas
• Edward
• Henry
• Gordon
• James
• Percy
• Toby
• Donald and Douglas
• Daisy
• Terence
• Harold
• Trevor
• Annie and Clarabel
• Sir Topham Hatt
• Duck (does not speak)
• Bertie (does not speak)
• Diesel (cameo)
• Bill and Ben (cameo)
• BoCo (cameo)

Script

Edward Helps Out

• George Carlin: One day, Edward was in the shed where he live with the other engines. They were all bigger than Edward and boasted about it.
• Gordon: The driver won't choose you again.
• George Carlin: Said Gordon.
• Gordon: He wants strong engines like us.
• George Carlin: But the driver and fireman felt sorry for Edward.
• Driver: Would you like to come out today?
• Edward: Oh yes, please.
• George Carlin: Said Edward. So they lit his fire, made lots of steam and Edward puff away. The other engines were very cross of being left behind. Edward worked hard all day. The coaches thought he was very kind and the driver was very pleased.
• Edward: I'm going out again tomorrow.
• George Carlin: Edward told the other engines that night.
• Edward: What do you think at that?
• George Carlin: But he didn't hear what they thought, for he was so tired and happy that he fell asleep at once. Next morning, Edward woke up to find nothing had change. Gordon was still boasting.
• Gordon: You watch me, little Edward, as I rush through with the express. That will be a splendid sight for you. Goodbye, little Edward. Look out for me this afternoon.
• George Carlin: Edward went off to do some shunting. He like shunting. It was fun playing with freight cars. He would come out quietly and gave them a push. Then he would stop, and the silly freight cars will go bump into the each other.
• Cars: Oh!
• George Carlin: They cried.
• Cars: Whatever is happening?
• George Carlin: Edward played till there were no more freight cars. Then he stopped to rest. Presently, he heard a whistle. Gordon was cross. Instead of pulling shiny new coaches, he was pulling a dirty freight train.
• Gordon: A freight train, a freight train, a freight train!
• George Carlin: He grumbled.
• Gordon: The shame of it, the shame of it, oh, the shame of it!
• George Carlin: Edward laughed and went to find some more freight cars. Then, there was trouble.
• Porter: Gordon can't get up the hill.
• George Carlin: The porter called to Edward's Driver.
• Porter: Will you take Edward and push him please?
• George Carlin: They found Gordon halfway up, and very cross. His driver and fireman were talking to him severely.
• Driver: You're not trying.
• Gordon: I can't do it!
• George Carlin: Said Gordon.
• Gordon: The noisy freight cars hold an engine back so!
• George Carlin: Edward's driver came up.
• Driver: We've come to push.
• Gordon: No use at all!
• George Carlin: Said Gordon.
• Driver: You wait and see.
• George Carlin: Replied Edward's driver. They brought the train back to the bottom of the hill.
• Edward: I'm ready.
• George Carlin: Said Edward.
• Gordon: No good.
• George Carlin: Grumbled Gordon. They pulled and pushed as hard as they could.
• Gordon: I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it!
• George Carlin: Puffed Gordon.
• Edward: I will do it, I will do it, I will do it!
• George Carlin: Puffed Edward. Edward pushed and puffed and puffed and pushed as hard as ever he could. And almost before he realized it, Gordon found himself at the top of the hill.
• Gordon: I've done it, I've done it, I've done it!
• George Carlin: He said proudly. He forgot all about kind Edward and didn't say thank you. Edward was left out of breath and far behind, but he was happy because he had been so helpful. At the next station, he found that the driver and fireman were very pleased with him. The fireman gave him a nice long drink and the driver said...
• Driver: I'll get out my paint tomorrow, and give you your beautiful coat of blue with red stripes, then you'll be the smartest engine in the shed.

A Proud Day For James

• George Carlin: One night, Henry and Gordon were alone with James. Although Sir Topham Hatt was beginning to think well of them. Whenever a chance came the other engines will talk of nothing but bootlace.
• Henry: Remember when they had to use a bootlace to get you out of trouble James?
• George Carlin: They would tease. James tried to get back by talking about Henry who got shut up in a tunnel and Gordon who got stuck on a hill. But they wouldn't listen.
• Gordon: You talk too much little James.
• George Carlin: Said Gordon.
• Gordon: A fine strong engine like me has something to talk about. I'm the only engine who can pull the express. When I'm not there, they need two engines. Think of that. I've pulled expresses for years, and have never once lost my way. I seem to know the right line by instinct.
• George Carlin: Every wise engine knows that the signalman sets the switches to make the engines run on the right track. But Gordon was so proud he had forgotten.
• Gordon: Wake up, James.
• George Carlin: Said Gordon next morning.
• Gordon: It's time for the express. What are you doing? Odd Jobs? Ah well. We all have to begin somewhere, don't we? Run along and get my coaches. Don't be late.
• George Carlin: James went to get Gordon's coaches. They were all shining with new paint. He was careful not to bump them and they followed him smoothly into the station, singing happily...
• Coaches: We're going away, we're going away.
• James: I wish I was going with you.
• George Carlin: Said James.
• James: I should love to pull the express and go flying above the line!
• George Carlin: Gordon with much noise and blowing off steam, got ready to back on to the train. Sir Topham Hatt was on the train with other important people and as soon as they heard the conductor's whistle, Gordon started.
• Gordon: Look at me now! Look at me now!
• George Carlin: He puffed and the coaches glided after him.
• Gordon: Boop boop boop boop boop! Goodbye, little James, see you tomorrow!
• George Carlin: James watched the train disappeared and then went back to work. He pushed some freight cars into their proper sidings and went to fetch the coaches for another train. James had just brought the coaches into the platform when he heard a mournful noise. There was Gordon trying to sneak into the station without being noticed.
• James: Hello, Gordon. Is it tomorrow?
• George Carlin: Gordon didn't answer. He just let off steam feebly.
• James: Did you lose your weight, Gordon?
• Gordon: No, it was lost for me. I was switched off the main line onto the loop. I have to go all around and back again.
• James: Perhaps it was instinct.
• George Carlin: Said James. All the passengers were shouting at the ticket window.
• Passengers: We want our money back!
• George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt climbed onto a cart and blew the conductor's whistle so loudly that they all stopped to look at him. Then he promised a new train at once.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Gordon can't do it. Will you pull it for us, James?
• James: Yes sir, I'll try.
• George Carlin: So James was coupled on, and everyone got in.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Do your best, James.
• George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
• James: Come along, come along!
• George Carlin: Said James.
• Coaches: You're pulling us well, you're pulling us well!
• George Carlin: Sang the coaches.
• James: Hurry, hurry, hurry!
• George Carlin: Puffed James. Bridges and stations flashed by the passengers cheered and they soon reached the station. Everyone said thank you to James and Sir Topham Hatt was very impressed.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Well done. Would you like to pull the express sometimes?
• James: Yes, please.
• George Carlin: Answered James. Next day when James came by, Gordon was pushing freight cars.
• Gordon: I like some quiet work for a change.
• George Carlin: He said.
• Gordon: I'm teaching these cars manners. You did well with those coaches I hear. Good, we'll show them.
• George Carlin: And he gave his cars a bump. James and Gordon are now good friends. James sometimes takes the express to give Gordon a rest. Gordon never talks about bootlaces, and they are both quite agreed on a subject of freight cars.

The Runaway

• George Carlin: Thomas the Tank Engine was ill. Workmen had been trying to make him better, but it was no use.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Edward must take you to the works.
• George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt. Thomas felt very miserable. Then, Sir Topham Hatt spoke to Duck.
• Sir Topham Hatt: I want you to help Percy and Toby while Thomas is away.
• George Carlin: Duck was delighted. He already knew Percy and soon made friends with Toby and Bertie. Terence the Tractor gave him a big welcome too.
• Terence: Take care of Thomas' coaches.
• George Carlin: He advised.
• Terence: He's sure to miss them while he's away.
• George Carlin: Duck was very gentle with the coaches. Annie and Clarabel were impressed.
• Annie and Clarabel: Such nice manners.
• George Carlin: They told each other.
• Annie and Clarabel: It really is a pleasure to go out with him.
• George Carlin: When Thomas came back, Annie and Clarabel told him how well Duck had managed. Thomas was so pleased to be home that he soon forgot to be jealous. The works have left Thomas' handbrake very stiff. It made his brakes seen they were on, when in fact they were not. As a result, he and his coaches often overran the platform. Thomas found this most embarrassing. Gradually, his driver and fireman learned to be extra careful. But one day, Thomas' fireman was ill and a relief man took his place. The fireman had fastened the coupling and joined the driver and stationmaster on the platform to wait for Henry's passengers. The fireman had forgot all about Thomas' handbrake. Thomas simmered happily.
• Thomas: Not long now.
• George Carlin: He thought. As he saw Henry slowly approaching. But Thomas' brakes were not on and suddenly he felt his wheels begin to move. He tried to stop, but he couldn't without his driver and fireman. He tried to whistle a warning, but he couldn't do that either. The Conductor, driver, fireman and passengers were all stranded on the platform.
• Annie and Clarabel: Stop! Stop!
• George Carlin: Shrieked Annie and Clarabel. But Thomas, with plenty of steam, kept on going. The alarm went down the line.
• Signalman: Stop the runaway!
• George Carlin: There ready for action was Harold the Helicopter. The inspector had made a plan and together they took off into the sky. At last Thomas was tiring.
• Thomas: I need to stop, I need to stop.
• George Carlin: He panted wearily. As they neared the next station Thomas saw Harold land. They entered the platform slowly enough for the inspector to act. Judging his moments the inspector scrambled into the cab and screwed the brakes on.
• (The inspector brakes with all his strength)
• George Carlin: At last Thomas stopped. Both he and the inspector were very relieved. Then they thanked Harold.
• Harold: Think nothing of it. Glad to be at service anytime.
• Inspector: Thomas.
• George Carlin: Remarked The inspector.
• Inspector: We must never let this happen again.
• George Carlin: Wearily, Thomas agreed with him.

Saved From Scrap

• George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt works his engines hard, but they are very proud when he calls them really useful.
• Edward: I'm going to the scrapyard today.
• George Carlin: Edward called to Thomas.
• Thomas: What? Already? You're not that old.
• George Carlin: Replied Thomas cheekily. Thomas was only teased him. The scrapyard was full of rusty old cars and machinery. They are broken into pieces, loaded into cars and Edward pulls them to the steelworks where they are melted down and used again. Today, there was a surprise waiting for Edward in the yard. It was a traction engine.
• Edward: Hello.
• George Carlin: Said Edward.
• Edward: You're not broken and rusty. What are you doing here?
• Trevor: I'm Trevor. They're going to break me up next week.
• Edward: What a shame.
• George Carlin: Said Edward.
• Trevor: My driver says I only need some paint, polish and oil to be as good as new, but my owner says I'm old fashioned.
• George Carlin: Edward snorted.
• Edward: People say I'm old fashioned, but I don't care. Sir Topham Hatt says I'm a useful engine. What work did you do?
• Trevor: My owner will send us from farm to farm. We threshed corn, hauled logs and did lots of other work. The children loved to see us.
• George Carlin: Trevor shut his eyes, remembering.
• Trevor: Oh, yes. I like children.
• George Carlin: Edward set off for the station.
• Edward: Broken up, what a shame. Broken up, what a shame. I must help Trevor, I must.
• George Carlin: He thought of all his friends who liked engines. But strangely none of them would have room for a traction engine at home.
• Edward: It's a shame, it's a shame.
• George Carlin: He hissed. Then...
• Edward: Peep! Peep! Why didn't I think of him before.
• George Carlin: There on the platform was the very person.
• Vicar: Hello, Edward. You look upset. What's the matter, Charlie?
• George Carlin: He asked the driver.
• Driver: There's a traction engine in the scrapyard, Vicar. He'll be broken up next week. Jem Cole says he never drove a better engine.
• Edward: Do save him, sir. He saws wood and gives children rides.
• Vicar: We'll see.
• George Carlin: Replied the Vicar. Jem Cole came on Saturday.
• Jem Cole: The reverend's comin to see you, Trevor. Maybe he'll buy you.
• Trevor: Do you think he will?
• George Carlin: Asked Trevor.
• Jem Cole: He will when I lit your fire and clean you up.
• George Carlin: The Vicar and his two boys arrived that evening. Trevor hadn't felt so happy for months. He chuffered about the yard.
• Vicar: Show your paces, Trevor.
• George Carlin: Said the Vicar. Later he came out of the office, smiling.
• Vicar: I've got him cheap, Jem, cheap.
• Jem Cole: Did ye hear that Trevor?
• George Carlin: Cried Jem.
• Jem Cole: The reverend's saved you and you'll live at the vicarage now.
• Trevor: Peep! Peep!
• George Carlin: Whistled Trevor. Now Trevor's home was in the Vicarage Orchard, and he sees Edward every day. His paint is spotless and his brass shines like gold. Trevor likes his work but his happiest day is the church fair. With a wooden seat bolted to his bunker, he chuffers round the orchard giving rides to children. Long afterwards, you will see him shut his eyes, remembering.
• Trevor: I like children.
• George Carlin: He whispers happily.

Daisy

• George Carlin: Percy and Toby were worried. Thomas' recent accident had caused a great deal of trouble, and Sir Topham Hatt was waiting with them with important news.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Here is Daisy the Diesel Rail-car, who has come to help while Thomas is...indisposed.
• Percy: Please, sir, will she go when Thomas comes back, sir?
• Sir Topham Hatt: That depends.
• George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Meanwhile, however long she stays, I hope you will both make her welcome and comfortable.
• Toby: Yes, sir, we'll try, sir.
• George Carlin: Said the engines.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Good. Run along now and show her the shed. She will want a rest after her journey.
• George Carlin: Daisy was not easy to pleased. She shuddered at the engine shed.
• Daisy: This is dreadfully smelly. I'm highly sprung, and anything smelly is bad for my swerves.
• George Carlin: Next, they tried the carriage shed.
• Daisy: This is better.
• George Carlin: Said Daisy.
• Daisy: But whatever is that rubbish?
• George Carlin: The rubbish turned out to be Annie, Clarabel and Henrietta who were most offended.
• Annie: We won't stay here to be insulted.
• George Carlin: They fumed. Percy and Toby had to take them away and spend half the night soothing their hurt feelings.
• (Percy and Toby take Annie, Clarabel and Henrietta away)
• George Carlin: The engines woke next morning feeling exhausted. Daisy, on the other hand, felt bright and cheerful.
• Daisy: Oooh! Oooh!
• George Carlin: She tooted, as she came out of the yard and back to the station.
• Daisy: Look at me.
• George Carlin: She purred to the passengers.
• Daisy: I'm the latest diesel, highly sprung and right up to date. You won't want Thomas' bumpy old Annie and Clarabel now.
• George Carlin: The passengers waited for Daisy to start, but she didn't. She saw that the milk van was about to be coupled to her and was most indignant.
• Daisy: Do they except me to pull that?
• Daisy's Driver: Surely.
• George Carlin: Said her driver.
• Daisy's Driver: You can pull one van.
• Daisy: I won't.
• George Carlin: Said Daisy.
• Daisy: Percy can do it. He loves messing about with freight cars.
• George Carlin: She began to shudder violently.
• Daisy's Driver: Nonsense.
• George Carlin: Said her driver.
• Daisy's Driver: Come on now, back down.
• George Carlin: Daisy lurched backwards. She was so cross that she blew a fuse.
• Daisy: Told you.
• George Carlin: She said and stopped. Everyone argued with her but it was no use.
• Daisy: It's fitter's orders.
• George Carlin: She said.
• Passengers: What is?
• Daisy: My fitter's a very nice man. He comes every week and exams 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.
• George Carlin: Finished Daisy.
• Stationmaster: Stuff and nonsense.
• George Carlin: Said the stationmaster.
• Shunter: I can't understand.
• George Carlin: Said the shunter.
• Shunter: Whatever made Sir Topham Hatt send us such a feeble...
• Daisy: Feeble? Feeble?!
• George Carlin: Spluttered Daisy.
• Daisy: Let me...
• Passengers: Stop arguing!
• George Carlin: Grumbled the passengers.
• Passengers: We're late already.
• George Carlin: So they uncoupled the van, and Daisy purred away feeling very pleased with herself. She can now enjoyed her journey.
• Daisy: That's a good story.
• George Carlin: She chuckled.
• Daisy: I'll do just what work I choose, and no more.
• George Carlin: But she said it to herself.

Percy's Predicament

• George Carlin: Daisy the Diesel Rail-car's work in the countryside was full of surprises. But she was frightened to bulls and cows, and she remain very lazy and scuttled. One day, Toby brought Henrietta to the station where Percy was grumbling shunting.
• Toby: Hello, Percy. I see Daisy's left the milk behind again.
• Percy: I had to make a special journey within I suppose. Anyone would think I've nothing to do.
• George Carlin: Grumbled Percy.
• Toby: Tell you what?
• George Carlin: Replied Toby.
• Toby: I'll take the milk, you fetch my freight cars.
• George Carlin: Their drivers and stationmaster agreed. Percy had never been to the quarry before. He began ordering the freight cars about.
• Percy: Hurry along.
• George Carlin: He said. The freight cars grumbled to each other.
• Cars: This is Toby's place! Percy's got no right to poke his funnel in here and push us around.
• George Carlin: They whispered and pass the word.
• Cars: Pay Percy back! Pay Percy back!
• Percy: Come along.
• George Carlin: Puffed Percy.
• Percy: No nonsense.
• Cars: We'll give him nonsense.
• George Carlin: Giggled the freight cars. But they followed so quietly that Percy thought they were under control. Suddenly, they saw a notice ahead: All Trains Stop To Pin Down Brakes.
• Percy: Peep peep! Brakes, Conductor, please!
• George Carlin: But before he could check them the freight cars surged ahead.
• Cars: On! On!
• George Carlin: They cried.
• Percy: Help! Help!
• George Carlin: Whistled Percy. The man on duty at the crossing rushed to warn traffic with his red flag but was too late to switch Percy to the runaway sidings. Frantically trying to grip the rails Percy slid into the yard.
• Percy: Peep! Peep! Look out!
• (Percy crashed into the break van)
• George Carlin: The break van was in smithereens. Percy's driver and fireman had jumped clear but Percy was stranded. Next day, Sir Topham Hatt arrived. Toby and Daisy had helped to clear the wreckage but Percy remained on his perch of freight cars.
• Sir Topham Hatt: We must now try.
• George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
• Sir Topham Hatt: To run a branch line with Toby and a diesel. You have put us in an awkward predicament, Percy.
• Percy: I am sorry, sir.
• Sir Topham Hatt: You must stay here till we are ready.
• George Carlin: Continued Sir Topham Hatt.
• Sir Topham Hatt: And you really must be more careful with freight cars.
• George Carlin: Percy sighed. The freight cars groaned beneath his wheels. He quite understood about awkward predicaments. Sir Topham Hatt spoke severely to Daisy too.
• Sir Topham Hatt: My engines work hard. I send lazy engines away.
• George Carlin: Daisy was ashamed.
• Sir Topham Hatt: However, Toby says you worked hard after Percy's accident. So you shall have another chance.
• Daisy: Thank you, sir.
• George Carlin: Said Daisy.
• Daisy: I will work hard. Toby says he'll help me.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Excellent. What Toby doesn't know about branch line problems isn't worth knowing. But our Toby's an experienced engine.
• George Carlin: Next day, Thomas came back, and Percy was sent to be mended. Annie and Clarabel were delighted to see Thomas again and he took them to a run at once. All were now friends, and Toby has taunt Daisy a great deal. She shooed a cow the other day all by herself. That show's you, doesn't it?

Terence The Tractor

• George Carlin: Autumn had come to the Island of Sodor. The fields were changing from yellow stubble to brown earth and an tractor was hard at work as Thomas puff along. Later Thomas saw the tractor close by.
• Terence: Hello.
• George Carlin: Said the tractor.
• Terence: I'm Terence, I'm plowing.
• Thomas: I'm Thomas, I'm pulling a train. What ugly wheels you got.
• Terence: They're not ugly, they're caterpillars.
• George Carlin: Said Terence.
• Terence: I can go anywhere. I don't need rails.
• Thomas: I don't want to go anywhere.
• George Carlin: Said Thomas.
• Thomas: I like my rails, thank you.
• George Carlin: Winter came with dark clouds full of snow.
• Driver: I don't like it.
• George Carlin: Said Thomas' driver.
• Driver: A heavy fall is coming. I hope it doesn't stop us.
• Thomas: Huh!
• George Carlin: Puffed Thomas.
• Thomas: Soft stuff, nothing to it.
• George Carlin: And he puffed on feeling cold but confident. They finished their journey safely but by now the country was covered.
• Driver: You need your snowplough for the next journey, Thomas.
• George Carlin: Said his driver.
• Thomas: Huh! Snow is silly soft stuff it won't stop me.
• George Carlin: The snowplough was heavy and uncomfortable and made Thomas cross. He shook it and he banged it and when they got back it was so damaged that the driver had to take it off.
• Driver: You're a very naughty engine.
• George Carlin: He said to Thomas. Next morning, Thomas' driver and fireman came early and worked hard to mend the snowplough, but they couldn't make it fit. Thomas was pleased.
• Thomas: I shan't have to wear it, I shan't have to wear it.
• George Carlin: He puffed to Annie and Clarabel. But they were rather worried.
• Annie and Clarabel: I hope it's all right, I hope it's all right.
• George Carlin: They whispered to each other. The driver was worried too.
• Driver: It's not bad here.
• George Carlin: He said to the fireman.
• Driver: But it's sure to be deep in the valley.
• Thomas: Silly soft stuff.
• George Carlin: Huffed Thomas.
• Thomas: I didn't need that stupid old thing yesterday and I shan't today. Snow can't stop me.
• George Carlin: He rushed into a tunnel thinking how clever he was. But there was trouble ahead.
• (Thomas crashes into a snowdrift)
• Thomas: Cinders and ashes!
• George Carlin: Said Thomas.
• Thomas: I'm stuck.
• George Carlin: And he was.
• Driver: Back, Thomas, back.
• George Carlin: Said his driver. Thomas tried but his wheels spun and he couldn't move. The conductor went back for help while everyone else tried to dig the snow away. But as fast as they dug, more snow slipped down until Thomas was nearly buried.
• Thomas: Oh, my wheels and coupling rods. I shall have to stop here till I'm frozen. What a silly engine I am.
• George Carlin: And Thomas began to cry. At last the bus came to rescue the passengers. And then who should come to Thomas's rescue but Terence. Snow never worries him.
• (Terence hooks up to Clarabel and pulls her and Annie out of the snow)
• George Carlin: He pulled the empty coaches away, then came back for Thomas. Thomas' wheels were clear but still spun when he tried to move. Terence tugged and slipped and slipped and tugged and at last dragged Thomas clear of the snow ready for the journey home.
• (Terence goes away into the tunnel with Thomas following him)
• Thomas: Oh, thank you, Terence. Your caterpillars are splendid.
• George Carlin: Said Thomas.
• Driver: I hope you'll be sensible now, Thomas.
• George Carlin: Said his driver.
• Thomas: I'll try.
• George Carlin: Said Thomas and he puffed slowly away.

Thomas' Christmas Party

• George Carlin: It was Christmas on the Island of Sodor. All the engines were working hard. Thomas and Toby were busy carrying people and parcels up and down the branch line. Everyone was happy. Only the coaches Annie and Clarabel were complaining.
• Annie and Clarabel: It's always the same before Christmas.
• George Carlin: They groaned.
• Annie and Clarabel: We feel so full, we feel so full.
• Thomas: Oh, come on!
• George Carlin: Said Thomas.
• Thomas: Where's your festive spirit? Christmas day is almost here.
• George Carlin: By the side of the track was a little cottage with a familiar figure waving to them.
• Thomas: It's Mrs. Kyndley!
• George Carlin: Whistled Thomas.
• Thomas: Peep, peep! Happy Christmas!
• George Carlin: Thomas always felt better for seeing her.
• Thomas: Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without Mrs. Kyndley.
• George Carlin: He said to himself. When work was over, Thomas went to see the other engines. All their coats had been polished.
• Gordon: Pooh!
• George Carlin: Said Gordon.
• Gordon: Just look at us. Your driver will have to work fast to get you as smart as us.
• Thomas: Never mind that.
• George Carlin: Replied Thomas.
• Thomas: I've 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 in bed and...
• Edward: Yes of course.
• George Carlin: Interrupted Edward.
• Edward: You told us how she waved her red dressing gown out of her window to warn you about a landslide ahead.
• Percy: And you and Toby gave her presents.
• George Carlin: Percy joined in.
• Percy: And Sir Topham Hatt sent her to the seaside to get better.
• James and Henry: But...
• George Carlin: Said the other engines.
• James and Henry: The rest of us never thanked her properly.
• Thomas: Exactly.
• George Carlin: Said Thomas.
• Thomas: So now I think we should all give her a special Christmas party.
• George Carlin: Everyone was getting very excited and the drivers felt sure that Sir Topham Hatt will agree as indeed he did. The engines were all busy making plans, when silence fell. Sir Topham Hatt had bad news.
• Sir Topham Hatt: The weather's changed badly. Mrs. Kyndley is snowed up. Toby says he'll help to rescue her. You must help too, Thomas. There's no party unless you do.
• George Carlin: Thomas hated snow, but he said bravely.
• Thomas: I'll try, sir. We must rescue her, we must.
• Sir Topham Hatt: There's a good engine. You and Toby will manage splendidly.
• George Carlin: Thomas charged the snowdrifts fiercely. Sometimes he swept them aside, sometimes they stuck fast and the men had to loosen them. But at the cutting near the cottage, they could go no further.
• Thomas' Fireman: Look at that!
• George Carlin: Exclaimed Thomas' fireman.
• Thomas: Peep, peep! Here we are.
• George Carlin: An answering wave came from an upstairs window. Then they heard a familiar sound.
• Thomas: That's Terence the Tractor.
• George Carlin: Said Thomas.
• Thomas: He's come to help too.
• George Carlin: Sure enough, Terence had a snowplough and was working hard to clear a patch to the railroad line to safety. At long last, the rescue was complete. Percy took the tired workmen home. Terence said goodbye to Mrs. Kyndley and promised to take care of her cottage as he watched them all set off. The engines made good time. No more snow had fallen, but the yard was dark. There was no one to be seen. Thomas' heart sank. Suddenly, all the lights went on. What a marvelous site awaited Mrs. Kyndley.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Well done!
• George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
• Sir Topham Hatt: I'm really proud of you all.
• George Carlin: Mrs. Kyndley especially thanked the smaller engines.
• Mrs. Kyndley: Thomas and Toby are old friends.
• George Carlin: She said.
• Mrs. Kyndley: And now Percy, you are my friend too.
• George Carlin: Percy was very pleased.
• Percy: Three cheers for Mrs. Kyndley!
• George Carlin: He called.
• Percy: Peep, peep, peep!
• George Carlin: They all whistled.
• Engines: (singing) We wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas, we wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
• George Carlin: Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends thought it was the best Christmas ever and Mrs. Kyndley could think of nowhere should rather live than here with them on the Island of Sodor.

Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree

• George Carlin: It was two days before Christmas. Many children were expected on the Island of Sodor. All the engines were busy with the final preparations. Sir Topham Hatt wanted this year's carol party to be an extra special celebration. Sir Topham Hatt was now waiting impatiently for Thomas.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Quickly now.
• George Carlin: He said.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Our Christmas tree has arrived just in time. I want you to fetch it, Thomas. Duck can look after Annie and Clarabel until you get back.
• Thomas: Will we be able to sing carols too?
• George Carlin: Asked Thomas.
• Sir Topham Hatt: We'll see.
• George Carlin: Promised Sir Topham Hatt.
• Thomas: It would be nice to sing carols again.
• George Carlin: Sighed Thomas as he set off on his important mission. Thomas collected the tree safely but large snowdrifts lay ahead.
• Thomas: I mustn't be late.
• George Carlin: He thought.
• Thomas: Sir Topham Hatt is relying on me.
• George Carlin: Whistling bravely, Thomas tried to move. But he couldn't. There was worse to come. Thomas was snowed under. Meanwhile the other engines waited and waited. They were grumbling about Thomas for being late.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Silence!
• George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Thomas left the works safely, but snow had brought the telephone lines down. We must assume he is stranded.
• George Carlin: The engines now felt sorry for Thomas and cold but confident the twins set off to the rescue. Suddenly, they came to a drift that was deeper than the rest.
• Thomas: Help!
• Donald: Hush!
• George Carlin: Said Donald.
• Donald: I can hear something.
• Douglas: Probably the wind.
• George Carlin: Said Douglas.
• Thomas: Help!
• Donald: No listen.
• George Carlin: Insisted Donald.
• Thomas: Over here!
• Douglas: Oh, it's Thomas. Come on the poor wee engine must be frozen to the frames in there.
• George Carlin: When the workmen arrived, it took some time to decide how to dig away the drifts of snow. Thomas' driver and fireman, who had taken shelter at a nearby cottage, joined the rescue. At last, Thomas and the precious Christmas tree were free from the snowdrift. Then they set off once more to finish their long journey. Sir Topham Hatt greeted them warmly.
• Sir Topham Hatt: As a reward for all your hard work, you may go and enjoy the carols. Be quick now.
• George Carlin: At the big station, all was soon ready.
• Sir Topham Hatt: One, two, three!
• George Carlin: Suddenly like magic the station was flooded with lights.
• Sir Topham Hatt: Ladies and gentlemen and children, I give you three cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends who had made this occasion possible.
• George Carlin: Then there was a familiar whirring sound. Percy and Toby smiled, they knew who it was. With landing lights shining brightly, Harold the Helicopter touched down gently in the snow. Bringing the greatest surprise of all, Santa Claus. Everyone cheered and the party began.
• Thomas: It's no fun getting stuck in the snow.
• George Carlin: Whispered Thomas to Percy.
• Thomas: But it was worth it for this party. Happy holidays, Percy. Happy holidays, everyone.