Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree / The Refreshment Lady's Stand / Thomas Gets Bumped (Treehouse TV USA)

Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree / The Refreshment Lady's Stand / Thomas Gets Bumped (Treehouse TV USA) is the fifty-third episode of Thomas & Friends (the Treehouse TV version).

Summary

 * Thomas must get the tree delivered on time / Peter Sam has a surprise for his old friend The Refreshment Lady / Thomas endures a bumpy accident.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Percy
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Skarloey
 * Peter Sam
 * Rusty
 * Bertie
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * James (does not speak)
 * Toby (does not speak)
 * Duck (does not speak)
 * Harold (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Henry (cameo)
 * Gordon (cameo)
 * Bill and Ben (cameo)
 * Diesel (cameo)
 * Rheneas (cameo)
 * Duncan (cameo)
 * Terence (cameo)
 * Trevor (cameo)

Songs

 * 1) Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
 * 2) The Red Balloon
 * 3) Accidents Will Happen

Trivia

 * Narrated by George Carlin and Michael Brandon.

Script

 * (We open this episode with the Thomas and Friends Season 7 intro)
 * (After that, we begin the character introduction)
 * Michael Brandon: Thomas is a really useful engine. Here's Percy. He is a very happy engine. James is a magnificent engine. Gordon is the most fastest engine on the Island of Sodor. Henry is long and fast. Here's Edward always here to help. Toby is a different engine, he's a tram engine.
 * (A passing by sequence occurs and we begin 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 Holiday, Percy. Happy Holiday, everyone.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover)
 * Children: (singing) Thomas first saw Terence the Tractor plowing in a field one day and he said, "My oh my, you do look funny. Where are your wheels, are your wheels, are your wheels? How ever do you move along? You really do look funny." "Don't be so rude", said Terence the Tractor "I don't have wheels like you Because my caterpillar tracks are so much better. And I can go anywhere, anywhere, anywhere I don't need rails like you. One day I will prove it, show you how I do it Then you will understand... That you don't judge a book by its cover Don't make your mind up too soon Things aren't necessarily Always what they appear to be Don't judge a book by its cover Don't make your mind up too soon Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never Never judge a book by its cover Sure enough, one winter's day When the snow lay deep and hard Thomas got stuck, he was in trouble And who do you think came along, came along And rescued him that day The snow didn't matter to Terence the Tractor Now Thomas understands... That you don't judge a book by its cover Don't make your mind up too soon Things aren't necessarily Always what they appear to be Don't judge a book by its cover Don't make your mind up too soon Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never Never judge a book by its cover. Don't judge a book by its cover Don't make your mind up too soon Things aren't necessarily Always what they appear to be. Don't judge a book by its cover Just remember the rule Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never Never judge a book.... By its cover!
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin The Refreshment Lady's Stand)
 * Michael Brandon: It was a hot summer's day on the Island of Sodor. The engines were busy taking freight cars full of slate from the quarry. The heat and dust made their axles ache.
 * Skarloey: We shunted every freight car the quarry today.
 * Michael Brandon: Wheeshed Skarloey.
 * Peter Sam: But I'm too thirsty to feel useful.
 * Michael Brandon: Complained Peter Sam. The summer sunshine made people thirsty too. The refreshment lady was keeping very busy at the tea rooms. The next day, Sir Topham Hatt had news for Peter Sam.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: The refreshment lady needs a place for another refreshment stand.
 * Peter Sam: I can find her a beautiful place.
 * Refreshment Lady: I knew it. It will be a piece of cake.
 * Peter Sam: But refreshment stands don't live in cakes.
 * Refreshment Lady: It's just my way of saying it would be fun and easy to find the right place here.
 * Michael Brandon: Peter Sam puffed along to the woodland way and the old castle causeway and the whispering waterfall.
 * Refreshment Lady: Thank you, Peter Sam.
 * Michael Brandon: Said the refreshment lady.
 * Refreshment Lady: But I don't know what to do. I can't make up my mind. What a shame I can't build a refreshment stand at each place.
 * Michael Brandon: Peter Sam was very disappointed. He didn't feel useful. That night, there was a storm. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. The rain poured down. All the engines were talking excitedly about the storm, except Peter Sam. He was thinking about the refreshment lady's stand. The next morning, Sir Topham Hatt came to the sheds.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Peter Sam, I want you to go and help Rusty clear the storm damage.
 * Peter Sam: Yes sir.
 * Michael Brandon: Peter Sam said and he hurried away. At last, he thought he could be really useful. Peter Sam soon found Rusty. The storm had swept the shed onto the line.
 * Rusty: Driver says the shed is useless now.
 * Peter Sam: It's not a shed.
 * Michael Brandon: Exclaimed Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: It's an old railway coach.
 * Michael Brandon: And that gave him an idea. Back at the yards, his driver spoke to Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Peter Sam's Driver: Peter Sam thinks this old coach could be a refreshment stand.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Hmm, I'll have Jem take a look. I'm sure he can repair it.
 * Michael Brandon: Agreed Sir Topham Hatt. Sir Topham Hatt was right. In no time at all, the old coach had turned into a refreshment stand on wheels. The refreshment lady could hardly believe her eyes.
 * Refreshment Lady: Oooh, it's beautiful. I told you it would be a piece of cake.
 * Michael Brandon: Sir Topham Hatt paused for a moment.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Eh, um, with many cakes in it I'm sure.
 * Michael Brandon: Then he turned to Peter Sam.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: And you shall pull the refreshment stand special.
 * Peter Sam: I'll be proud to, sir.
 * Michael Brandon: Replied Peter Sam. Now the refreshment lady serves refreshments at all her favorite places. At woodland way, the old castle causeway and whispering waterfall. Peter Sam is a happy engine.
 * Peter Sam: I told you it would be a piece of cake.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin The Red Balloon)
 * Children: (singing) There's so much to see on the Island of Sodor, Waterfalls and windmills, valleys of green. All this and more on the Island of Sodor, Colourful carpet for all to see.
 * Girl: (singing) People happily ride round the Island Flying so high in a big red balloon.
 * Children: (singing) From mountains high and down to the seaside Everyone wishing they'll all come back soon High in the red balloon Up above looking down on everyone You can touch the moon High in the red balloon Floating and spinning and climbing and rising Way up high, look see the red balloon.
 * Girl: (singing) Float over castles and church spires below them Cricket being played on the quaint village green.
 * Children: (singing) Everyone waves at the big red balloon Prettiest picture they've ever seen James sees the red balloon Floating high, wishing he could be like him High in the sky He waits where the river bends.
 * Girl: (singing softly) Waiting to see his friend, hoping he will come again.
 * Children: (singing) Wishing and hoping and waiting and dreaming of flying high Just James and the red balloon.
 * Girl: (singing) James and the red balloon.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Thomas Gets Bumped)
 * George Carlin: Every afternoon, Thomas the Tank Engine puffs along his branch line with Annie and Clarabel. First they pass the water mill. Next, they come to a big farm. Then, they can see a bridge with a village nestled either side of it. This is a special place. Whenever children hear Thomas coming along, they stand on the bridge, waving until he is out of sight. One day, Thomas was running late. He had stopped at a red light before the bridge to talk to some new children. Percy the Green Engine was waiting, too.
 * Percy: Hurry up, Thomas.
 * George Carlin: Called Percy when the signal dropped.
 * Percy: If you're late, Sir Topham Hatt might get a new engine to replace you.
 * Thomas: He would never do that!
 * George Carlin: Thought Thomas, but he was worried. Next day, Thomas hurried along the line. Just ahead was the goods yard. There, on the platform, was an inspector waving a red flag. Next, Thomas saw some children. They were waving, too.
 * Thomas: Something must be wrong.
 * George Carlin: Thought Thomas.
 * Thomas: This station is for goods, not passengers.
 * Children: Help, Thomas, help! We're glad to see you.
 * George Carlin: Called the children.
 * Children: Please, will you take us home?
 * George Carlin: The stationmaster explained to Thomas' driver that the school bus had broken down, and all the parents would be worried if the children were late. Thomas waited as the children walked down from the bridge. Then he took the children to the next station, where Bertie was waiting to take them home. When Thomas finished his journey, he was very late. He was worried that Sir Topham Hatt might be cross with him.
 * Percy: I warned Thomas.
 * George Carlin: Puffed Percy to James.
 * Percy: He's been late one time too many. He'll be in trouble now.
 * George Carlin: But next morning, Sir Topham Hatt was nowhere to be seen.
 * (Thomas looks around and finds nothing)
 * Thomas: Thank goodness.
 * George Carlin: Sighed Thomas. Thomas knows every part of his line. Just ahead was a stretch where the hot sun had bent the rails on the track.
 * Thomas' Driver: Careful, Thomas!
 * George Carlin: Called his driver. But it was too late.
 * (Thomas falls off the rails)
 * Thomas' Driver: That's done it!
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Thomas' Driver: We shan't get any further today!
 * Thomas: But what about my passengers?
 * Thomas' Driver: Don't worry, they'll be looked after.
 * George Carlin: Replied his driver. While workmen repaired the line, Thomas had to shunt freight cars in the yard. Bertie came to see him.
 * Bertie: I understand you need my help again.
 * Thomas: Yes, Bertie.
 * George Carlin: Replied Thomas sadly.
 * Thomas: I can't run without my rails.
 * George Carlin: Bertie set off to collect Thomas' passengers.
 * Passengers: Hello, Bertie.
 * George Carlin: They said.
 * Passengers: We're glad you're here.
 * George Carlin: Bertie drove along the road that runs by the railway. He stopped at each station along the line. Sometimes he stopped between stations to let people off closer to their homes. Thomas felt miserable.
 * Thomas: I've lost my passengers. They'll like Bertie better than me.
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Your branch line is repaired. I'm going to change your timetable so that you and Bertie can work together more.
 * George Carlin: When Thomas reached the station, there were all his passengers.
 * Passengers: Bertie is a very good bus, but we missed our train rides with you.
 * George Carlin: They said. Later, Thomas spoke to Bertie.
 * Thomas: Thank you for looking after my passengers.
 * Bertie: That's all right, Thomas. I like to make new friends, but I'm glad to share them with you.
 * Thomas: You're a good friend indeed.
 * George Carlin: Replied Thomas.
 * Thomas: And always will be.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Accidents Will Happen)
 * (Thomas' whistle toots)
 * Children: (singing) Thrills and spills on the railway, it's a life of happiness. But sometimes impatience can lead to carelessness.
 * Boy: (singing) Some think they are smart cats...
 * Girl: (singing) ...and some just know it all.
 * Children: (singing) But sooner or later we all find out that... Accidents happen now and again. Just when you least expect. Just when you think that life is okay, fate comes to collect. Accidents happen now and again, when people or trains get smart. If you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing. Accidents will happen just like that. Your best laid plans can turn upside down if you get to confident. Sometime you will slip and slide if that Lady Luck's intent.
 * Girl: (singing) One minute you're riding high...
 * Boy: (singing) ...the next you're on the ground.
 * Children: (singing) But please remember, whatever the weather, you must take care cause... Accidents happen now and again, sometimes just by chance you gotta pick yourself up and dust yourself down put it down to experience. Accidents happen now and again, just don't take it all to heart. Cause if you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing. Accidents will happen just like that. The warning signs are there for us to see most of the time. But sometimes we take chances, ignore the danger signs. Fate can surprise with no reason or rhyme. Make sure you'll learn your lesson. You'll know better next time. Accidents happen now and again. Just when you least expect. Just when you think that life is okay. Fate comes to collect. Accidents happen now and again, when people or trains get smart, if you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing. Accidents will happen just like that. Accidents happen now and again. Sometimes just by chance. You gotta pick yourself up and dust yourself down put it down to experience. Accidents happen now and again, just don't take it all to heart.
 * Girl: If you don't concentrate on the thing that you're doing whatever you're doing is not what you're thinking.
 * Children: (singing) Accidents, incidents. Accidents, incidents, accidents happen just like that.
 * (Gordon crashed into the wall)
 * (Following this song, we go to the outro with Thomas looking at us)
 * (While the end credits roll, the Thomas end theme plays)
 * (Afterwards, the HiT Entertainment logo appears as we end this episode)