The Deputation (February 1998)

The Deputation was a Season 2 volume with the final ten Season 2 episodes narrated by George Carlin. It was released on the same day as the volumes from Season 3 and Season 4.

Characters

 * Thomas

February 1998 VHS

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July 2000 VHS

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March 2004 DVD

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Story Stops

 * 1) The Deputation
 * 2) Thomas Comes To Breakfast
 * 3) Daisy
 * 4) Percy's Predicament
 * 5) The Diseasel
 * 6) Wrong Road
 * 7) Edward's Exploit
 * 8) Percy's Ghostly Trick
 * 9) Woolly Bear
 * 10) Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree

Bonus Features

 * 1) Character Gallery
 * 2) Web Fun

Trivia

 * Narrated by George Carlin.
 * Released on February 10, 1998.
 * The US Season 4 intro (version 2), nameplate sequence (sourced from Thomas and His Friends Get Along) and the outro are used altogether.
 * The "Next Story Coming Up Soon!" logo and the title card text are sourced from the "Thomas and His Friends Get Along" 1998 VHS, the "Thomas Comes To Breakfast" 1998 VHS and the "A Big Day For Thomas" 1998 VHS.
 * In the end credits, a still from "Thomas and The Missing Christmas Tree" was used from an early master source to Percy's Ghostly Trick & Other Thomas Stories, with the end credit text from the 1998 volumes.

February 1998 VHS

 * 1) Video Treasures Tracking Control (

1998 Front Cover

 * Donald and Douglas from "The Deputation"

1998 Back Cover

 * Top Left: Percy smashed to smithereens from "Percy's Predicament"
 * Top Right: BoCo, Duck, Edward, James, Henry and Gordon from "Edward's Exploit"

2000/2004 Front Cover

 * Top: Donald and Douglas
 * Bottom: Toby, Thomas and Percy from "Thomas Comes To Breakfast"

2000/2004 Back Cover

 * Top Left: Bill, Ben, Gordon and BoCo from "Wrong Road"
 * Top Right: Toby from "Woolly Bear"

Cover Color

 * Black (1998)
 * Silver (2000/2004)

Running Time

 * ??? Minutes

The Deputation

 * George Carlin: Snow came early to the Island of Sodor. It was heavier than usual. Most engines hate snow. Donald and Douglas were used to it. Couple back to back with the van between their tenders and the snowplough in their fronts, they set to work. They puffed backwards and forward patrolling the line. Generally, the snow slipped away fiercely, but sometimes they found deeper drifts. Presently, they came to a drift which was larger than most. They charged it, and were just backing for another try when...
 * Henry: Help, help!
 * Douglas: Losh shakes, Donald! It's Henry! Don't worry yourself, Henry! Wait a while! We'll help you out!
 * George Carlin: Henry was very grateful. He saw all was not well. The twins were looking glum. They told him Sir Topham Hatt was making a decision.
 * Donald: He'll send us away for sure.
 * Percy: It's a shame.
 * George Carlin: Said Percy.
 * Gordon: A lot of nonsense about a broken signalbox.
 * George Carlin: Grumbled Gordon.
 * James: That spiteful break van too.
 * George Carlin: Put in James.
 * James: Good riddance. That's what I say.
 * Henry: The twins were splendid in the snow.
 * George Carlin: Added Henry.
 * Henry: It isn't fair.
 * George Carlin: They all agreed that something must be done, but none knew what. Percy decided to talk to Edward about it.
 * Edward: What you need...
 * George Carlin: Said Edward.
 * Edward: ...is a deputation.
 * George Carlin: He explained what that was. Percy ran back quickly.
 * Percy: Edward says we need a depostation.
 * Gordon: Of course.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon.
 * Gordon: The question is...
 * Henry: What is a desperation?
 * George Carlin: Asked Henry.
 * Percy: It's when engines tell Sir Topham Hatt something's wrong.
 * George Carlin: Said Percy.
 * Duck: Did you say tell Sir Topham Hatt?
 * George Carlin: Asked Duck thoughtfully. There was a long silence.
 * Gordon: I purpose.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon.
 * Gordon: That Percy be our...um...disputation.
 * Percy: Me?!
 * George Carlin: Squeaked Percy.
 * Percy: I can't!
 * Henry: Rubbish, Percy.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry.
 * Henry: It's easy.
 * Gordon: That's settled then.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon. Poor Percy wished it wasn't.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Hello, Percy. It's nice to be back.
 * George Carlin: Percy jumped.
 * Percy: Uh, yes sir, please sir.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You look nervous, Percy. What's the matter?
 * Percy: Please, sir, they made me a desperation, sir, to speak to you sir. I don't like it, sir.
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt pondered.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Do you mean a deputation, Percy?
 * Percy: Yes sir, please sir. It's Donald and Douglas. They say, sir, that if you send them away, sir, well, they'll be turned to scrap, sir. That would be dreadful, sir. Please, sir, don't send them away.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Thank you, Percy. That will do.
 * George Carlin: Later, Sir Topham Hatt spoke to the engines.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I had a deputation. I understand your feelings and I give a lot of thought to the matter.
 * George Carlin: He paused impressively.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Donald and Douglas, I hear that your work in the snow was good. You shall have a new coat of paint.
 * George Carlin: The twins were surprised.
 * Donald: Thank you, sir.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: But your names will be painted on you. We'll have no more mistakes.
 * Douglas: Thank you, sir. Uh, does this mean that the both of us?
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt smiled.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: It means...
 * George Carlin: But the rest of his speech was drowned in a delighted chorus of cheers and whistles. The twins were here to stay.
 * (Engines whistling)

Nameplates after The Deputation

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Gordon
 * Henry
 * Edward
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Bertie
 * Terence

Thomas Comes To Breakfast

 * George Carlin: Thomas the Tank Engine has worked his Branch Line for many years, and knows it very well.
 * (Thomas arrives at the station)
 * Thomas' Driver: You know just where to stop, Thomas.
 * George Carlin: Laughed his driver.
 * Thomas' Driver: You could almost manage it without you.
 * George Carlin: Thomas had become conceded. He didn't realize his driver was joking. Later, he boasted to the others.
 * Thomas: Driver says I don't need him now.
 * Percy: Don't be so daft.
 * George Carlin: Snorted Percy.
 * Toby: I never go without my driver.
 * George Carlin: Said Toby earnestly.
 * Toby: I'd be frightened.
 * Thomas: Pooh!
 * George Carlin: Boasted Thomas.
 * Thomas: I'm not scared.
 * Toby: You never dare.
 * Thomas: I would then. You'll see.
 * George Carlin: The next day the firelighter came. Thomas drowsed comfortably as the warmth spread into his boiler. Percy and Toby were still asleep. Thomas suddenly remembered.
 * Thomas: Silly stick-in-the-muds!
 * George Carlin: He chuckled.
 * Thomas: I'll show them! Driver says I can manage without him. I'll just go out and then I'll stop and "wheesh!" That'll make them jump.
 * George Carlin: Thomas thought he was being clever and really he was only moving because a careless cleaner had medal with his controls. He soon found his mistake. He tried to "wheesh!", but he couldn't. He tried to stop, but he couldn't. He just kept rolling along. He didn't dare what it look what's coming next. There was the stationmaster's house! The stationmaster was about to have breakfast.
 * Thomas: Horrors!
 * George Carlin: Cried Thomas, and shut his eyes.
 * (Thomas crashes into the stationmaster's house)
 * George Carlin: The house rocked, broken glass tinkled, plaster was everywhere. Thomas had collected the bush on his travels. He peered into his room through his leaves. He couldn't speak. The stationmaster was furious. His wife picked up her plate.
 * Stationmaster's Wife: You miserable engine!
 * George Carlin: She scolded.
 * Stationmaster's Wife: Just look what you've done to our breakfast! Now I'll shall have to cook some more!
 * George Carlin: She banged the door. More plaster fell. This time it fell on Thomas. Thomas felt depressed. Workmen propped out the house with strong poles and laid rails through the garden. Then, the Scottish twin engines, Donald and Douglas arrived.
 * Douglas: Dinna fash yourself, Thomas. We'll soon have you back on the rails.
 * George Carlin: They laughed.
 * (Donald and Douglas begin to rescue Thomas)
 * George Carlin: Donald and Douglas puffing hard manage to haul Thomas back to safety. Bits of fencing, the bush, and a broken window frame festooned was front, which was badly twisted. The twins laughed and left him. Thomas was in disgraced. There was worst to come.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You're in a lot of trouble, Thomas.
 * Thomas: I know, Sir. I'm sorry, Sir.
 * George Carlin: Thomas' voice was muffled behind his bush.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You must go to the works and have your worn parts mended. It will be a long job.
 * Thomas: Yes, Sir.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Meanwhile, a Diesel Rail-car will do your work.
 * Thomas: A d-d-d-diesel, sir?
 * George Carlin: Thomas spluttered.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Yes, Thomas. Diesels always stay in their sheds till they are wanted. Diesels never gallivanting off to breakfast in Stationmasters' houses.

Nameplates after Thomas Comes To Breakfast

 * Bill and Ben
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Duck
 * Diesel
 * Daisy
 * BoCo
 * Harold
 * Trevor

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.

Nameplates after Daisy

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Gordon
 * Henry
 * Edward
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Bertie
 * Terence

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.
 * Freight 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.
 * Freight Cars: Pay Percy back! Pay Percy back!
 * Percy: Come along.
 * George Carlin: Puffed Percy.
 * Percy: No nonsense.
 * Freight 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.
 * Freight 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?

Nameplates after Percy's Predicament

 * Bill and Ben
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Duck
 * Diesel
 * Daisy
 * BoCo
 * Harold
 * Trevor

The Diseasel

 * George Carlin: Bill and Ben are tank engine twins. Each has four wheels, a tiny chimney and dome and a small squat cab. Their freight cars are filled with China Clay. It is needed for pottery, paper, paint and many other things. The twins are now kept busy pushing and pulling the cars for engines on the main line and for ships in the harbor. One morning, they arranged some cars and went away for more.
 * (The Freight cars disappeared)
 * George Carlin: They returned to find them all gone. The Twins were most surprised. Their drivers examined a patch of oil.
 * Bill's Driver: That's Diesel.
 * George Carlin: They said.
 * Bill: It's a what'll?
 * George Carlin: Asked Bill.
 * Ben: A diseasel, I think.
 * George Carlin: Replied Ben.
 * Ben: There's a notice about them in our shed.
 * Bill: Coughs and sneezles spread diseaels.
 * Ben: You had a cough in your smokebox yesterday. It's your fault the diseasel came.
 * Bill: It isn't!
 * Ben: It is!
 * Bill's Driver: Stop arguing, you two.
 * George Carlin: Laughed their drivers.
 * Bill's Driver: Let's go and rescue our freight cars.
 * George Carlin: Bill and Ben were horrified.
 * Bill: But the diseasel will magic us away like the freight cars.
 * Ben's Driver: He won't magic us.
 * George Carlin: Replied their drivers.
 * Ben's Driver: We're more likely magic him.
 * Bill's Driver: Listen, he doesn't know you're twins. So we'll take away your names and numbers and then this is what we'll do.
 * George Carlin: Puffing hard, the twins set off on their journey to find the diesel. They were looking forward to playing tricks on him. Creeping into the yard, they found the diesel on a siding with missing cars. Ben hid behind, but Bill went bodily alongside.
 * (Bill passes the freight cars and stops next to BoCo)
 * George Carlin: The diesel looked up.
 * BoCo: Do you mind?
 * Bill: Yes.
 * George Carlin: Said Bill.
 * Bill: I do. I want my cars back.
 * BoCo: These are mine.
 * George Carlin: Said the diesel.
 * BoCo: Go away.
 * George Carlin: Bill pretended not to be frightened.
 * Bill: You're a big bully.
 * George Carlin: He whimpered.
 * Bill: You'll be sorry.
 * George Carlin: He ran back and hid behind the cars on the other side. Ben now came forward.
 * Ben: Car stealer!
 * George Carlin: Hissed Ben. He ran away too. Bill took his place.
 * (Bill and Ben begin to taunt BoCo several times)
 * George Carlin: This went on and on till the diesel eyes nearly popped out.
 * BoCo: Stop! You're making me giddy.
 * George Carlin: The two engines gazed at him.
 * BoCo: Are there two of you?
 * Bill: Yes, we're twins.
 * BoCo: I might have known it.
 * George Carlin: Just then, Edward bustled up.
 * Edward: Bill and Ben, why are you playing here?
 * Bill: We're not playing.
 * George Carlin: Protested Bill.
 * Ben: We're rescuing our cars.
 * George Carlin: Squeaked Ben.
 * Ben: Even you don't take our cars without asking, but this diseasel did.
 * Edward: There's no cause to be rude.
 * George Carlin: Said Edward severely.
 * Edward: This engine is a Metropolitan Vickers, diesel electric type 2.
 * George Carlin: The twins were most impressed.
 * Bill: We're sorry, mister...er…
 * BoCo: Never mind.
 * George Carlin: The diesel smiled.
 * BoCo: Call me BoCo. I'm sorry I didn't understand about the cars.
 * Edward: That's all right then.
 * George Carlin: Said Edward.
 * Edward: Now off you go, Bill and Ben. Fetch BoCo's cars, then you take this lot. There's no real harm in them.
 * George Carlin: He said to BoCo.
 * Edward: But they're maddening at times.
 * George Carlin: BoCo chuckled.
 * BoCo: Maddening…
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * BoCo: ...is the word.

Nameplates after The Diseasel

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Gordon
 * Henry
 * Edward
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Bertie
 * Terence

Wrong Road

 * George Carlin: Thomas' branch line is important and so is Edward. But their tracks and bridges are not so strong as those on the main line. Sir Topham Hatt does not allow the heavier main line engines like Gordon to run on them. But one day, the way Gordon was talking, he would have thought Sir Topham Hatt had given this order for quite another reason.
 * Gordon: It's not fair!
 * George Carlin: Grumbled Gordon.
 * Edward: What isn't fair?
 * George Carlin: Asked Edward.
 * Gordon: Letting branch line diesels pull main line trains.
 * Edward: Never mind, Gordon. I'm sure BoCo will let you pull his freight cars sometimes.
 * George Carlin: Gordon spluttered.
 * Gordon: I wont pull BoCo's dirty cars. I wont run on branch lines.
 * Edward: Why not it will be a nice change.
 * Gordon: Sir Topham Hatt would never approve.
 * George Carlin: Huffed Gordon.
 * Gordon: Branch lines are vulgar.
 * George Carlin: Gordon puffed away. Edward chuckled and followed him to the station. Every evening the two engines pulled two fast trains from the station. Gordon always leaves first with an express for the main line. Edward follows five minutes later with his train for the branch line. Usually everything runs like clockwork. But tonight there was trouble. A Lady in a green floppy hat was saying goodbye to a friend. It was nearly time for Gordon to start. The fireman looked back towards the conductor's van and saw something green waving.
 * Gordon's Fireman: Right away, mate!
 * George Carlin: He thought the conductor had waved his flag. Gordon started. Leaving luggage, his passengers and the conductor all standing on the platform. Everyone was very surprised and cross. To make matters worse, by the time Gordon had been stopped and brought back, Edward was already late with his train. So now, he set off first. But the signalman at the junction wasn't told about the change. By mistake, he sent Edward along the main line. Gordon was sent along the branch and arrived cold and cross on one of the sidings near the harbour. Next morning, Bill and Ben peeped into the yard. There were no cars for them but they didn't mind that. Teasing Gordon will be much better fun.
 * Bill: What's that?
 * George Carlin: Asked Bill?
 * Ben: Shush!
 * George Carlin: Whispered Ben.
 * Ben: It's Gordon.
 * Bill: It looks like Gordon but it can't be. Gordon never comes on the branch lines. He thinks they're vulgar.
 * George Carlin: Gordon pretended he hadn't heard.
 * Ben: If it isn't Gordon.
 * George Carlin: Said Ben.
 * Ben: It's just a pile of Old Iron.
 * Bill: Which we better take it to the scrapyard.
 * Ben: No Bill, this lots useless or scrap, we'll take it to the harbour and dump it in the sea.
 * George Carlin: Gordon was alarmed.
 * Gordon: I am Gordon. Stop, stop!
 * George Carlin: When BoCo suddenly arrived, Gordon thought him the most beautiful sight he had ever been.
 * Gordon: BoCo, my dear engine, save me.
 * George Carlin: BoCo quickly sized up the situation and threatened to take away the cars he brought for Bill and Ben. This made the twins behave at once. Gordon thought BoCo was wonderful.
 * Gordon: Those little demons. How do you do it?
 * BoCo: Ah well.
 * George Carlin: Said BoCo.
 * BoCo: It's just a knack.
 * George Carlin: Gordon still believed that BoCo saved his life. But he knows the twins were only teasing. Don't we?

Nameplates after Wrong Road

 * Bill and Ben
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Duck
 * Diesel
 * Daisy
 * BoCo
 * Harold
 * Trevor

Edward's Exploit

 * George Carlin: Bertie the Bus was giving some visitors the tour on the Island of Sodor. It was their last afternoon, and Edward was preparing to take them to meet Bill and Ben. He found it hard to start the heavy train.
 * Henry: Did you see him straining?
 * George Carlin: Asked Henry.
 * James: Positively painful.
 * George Carlin: Remarked James.
 * Gordon: Just pathetic.
 * George Carlin: Grunted Gordon.
 * Gordon: He should give up and be preserved before it's too late.
 * Duck: Shut up!
 * George Carlin: Burst out Duck.
 * Duck: You're all jealous. Edward's better than any of you.
 * BoCo: You're right, Duck.
 * George Carlin: Said BoCo.
 * BoCo: Edward's old, but he'll surprised us all.
 * Edward: I've done it, we're off! I've done it, we're off!
 * George Carlin: Said Edward, as he finally puffed out of the station. Bill and Ben were delighted to see the visitors. They loved being photographed. Later, they take the party to the China Clay Works in the break van special.
 * (Bill and Ben take the visitors to their home)
 * George Carlin: Everyone have a splendid time, and the visitors were most impressed. Then, Edward took the visitors home. On the way, the weather changed. Wind and rain buffered in Edward. His sanding gear failed, and his fireman rode in front dropping sand on the rails by hand. Suddenly, Edward's wheels slipped fiercely and with a shrieking crack...
 * (Snap!)
 * George Carlin: …something broke. The crew inspected the damage. Repairs took some time.
 * Edward's Driver: One of your crank pins broke, Edward.
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Edward's Driver: We've taken your side rods off. Now you're like an old fashioned engine. Can you get these people home? They must start back tonight?
 * Edward: I'll try, sir.
 * George Carlin: Promised Edward. Edward puffed and pulled his hardest. But his wheels kept slipping, and he couldn't start the heavy train. The passengers were anxious. The driver, fireman and conductor went along the train, making adjustments between the coaches.
 * Edward's Driver: We've loosened the couplings, Edward. Now you can pick up your coaches one by one, just as you do with freight cars.
 * Edward: That'll be much easier.
 * George Carlin: Said Edward.
 * Edward: Come on!
 * George Carlin: He puffed, and moved cautiously forward. The first coach moving help to start the second and the second help the third.
 * Edward: I've done it, I've done it!
 * George Carlin: Puffed Edward.
 * Edward's Driver: Steady, boy.
 * George Carlin: Warned his driver.
 * Edward's Driver: Well done, boy! You've got them, you've got them!
 * George Carlin: And he listened happily to Edward's steady beat, as he forced slowly but surely ahead. At last, battered, wearily, but unbeaten, Edward steamed in. Henry was waiting for the visitors with the special train.
 * Edward: Peep peep!
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt angrily pointed to the clock, but excited passengers cheered and thanked Edward, his driver and fireman. Duck and BoCo saw to it that Edward was left in peace. Gordon and James remain respectfully silent.

Nameplates after Edward's Exploit

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Gordon
 * Henry
 * Edward
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Bertie
 * Terence

Percy's Ghostly Trick

 * (Owl hooting twice, followed by ghostly whistle)
 * Percy: And every year on the date of the accident, it runs again as a warning to others, plunging into the gap, shrieking like a lost soul.
 * Thomas: Percy what are you talking about?
 * Percy: The ghost train. Driver saw it last night.
 * Thomas and Toby: Where?
 * George Carlin: Asked Thomas and Toby.
 * Percy: He didn't say, oh it makes my wheels wobble to think of it.
 * Thomas: Pooh!
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: You're just a silly little engine. I'm not scared.
 * Percy: Thomas didn't believe in ghosts.
 * George Carlin: Said Percy next morning. His driver laughed.
 * Percy's Driver: Neither do I. It was only a pretend ghost story.
 * George Carlin: Percy was disappointed. That evening, he came back from the harbour. Percy knew where he was, even in the dark.
 * Percy: Crowe's Farm Crossing. We shan't be long now.
 * George Carlin: He liked running at night. The rails hummed and the signal light shone green. But a broken cart load of lime lay ahead. Sam the Farmer had just gone for help.
 * (Percy's whistle toots and a loud crash is heard as he hits the cart)
 * George Carlin: Percy broke the cart to smithereens. Lime flew everywhere. He puffed quickly to the nearest signal box. Percy's driver explained what had happened.
 * Signalman: I'll see to it.
 * George Carlin: Said the Signalman.
 * Signalman: But you better clean Percy, or people will think he's a ghost.
 * George Carlin: Percy chuckled.
 * Percy: Do let's pretend I'm a ghost and scared Thomas. That'll teach him to see I'm a silly little engine.
 * George Carlin: Toby promised to help.
 * (Toby leaves Percy and heads back to the sheds)
 * George Carlin: Thomas was being oiled up for his evening train.
 * Toby: Percy's had an accident!
 * George Carlin: Cried Toby.
 * Thomas: Poor engine.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: Botheration! That means I'll be late!
 * Toby: They've cleared the line for you, but there's something worse.
 * Thomas: Out with it, Toby, I can't wait all evening.
 * Toby: I've just seen something.
 * George Carlin: Said Toby.
 * Toby: It looked like Percy's ghost. It said it was coming here to warn us.
 * Thomas: Pooh! Who cares? Don't be frightened, Toby. I'll take care of you.
 * (We can hear Percy's whistle and a loud brake sound)
 * Percy: (ghostly voice) Peep, peep, peep-peep-peep, peep! Let me in, let me in!
 * George Carlin: Wailed Percy.
 * Toby: No, no! Not by the smoke on my chimney chim chim!
 * Percy: (ghostly voice) I'll chuff and I'll puff and I'll break your door in!
 * (The doors open and reveal Percy all along)
 * Thomas: Oh dear!
 * George Carlin: Explained Thomas.
 * Thomas: It's getting late. Oh, I have no idea. Oh, I must find Annie and Clarabel.
 * George Carlin: It was morning when Thomas returned.
 * Toby: Where have you been?
 * George Carlin: Asked Toby.
 * Thomas: Ah well.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: I knew you be sad about Percy, and I, um, I didn't like to intrude. I slept in the freight shed and...
 * (Percy's whistle is heard again, along with a ghostly one)
 * Thomas: Oh, sorry, can't stop. Gotta see a coach about a train.
 * George Carlin: Percy was non a worse for his adventure, and was still enjoying himself enormously. He had heard everything.
 * Percy: Well, well, well! What do you know about that?
 * Toby: Anyone would think...
 * George Carlin: Chuckled Toby.
 * Toby: ...that our Thomas was just seen a ghost!

Nameplates after Percy's Ghostly Trick

 * Bill and Ben
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Duck
 * Diesel
 * Daisy
 * BoCo
 * Harold
 * Trevor

Woolly Bear

 * George Carlin: In the summer,, the work crews cut the long grass along the tracks raking it into heaps to dry in the sun. At this time of year, Percy stops where they have been cutting. The men load up his empty wagons and he pulls them to the station.
 * (Percy leaves with the loaded cars)
 * George Carlin: Toby then takes them to the hills for the farmers to feed their stock.
 * (Toby also leaves with the same load)
 * Percy: Wheeeeeeeesh!
 * George Carlin: Percy gave a ghostly whistle.
 * Percy: Don't be frightened, Thomas.
 * George Carlin: He laughed.
 * Percy: It's only me!
 * Thomas: Your ugly fizz is enough to frighten anyone.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: You're like...
 * Percy: Ugly indeed. I'm...
 * Thomas: Green caterpillar with red stripes.
 * George Carlin: Continued Thomas firmly.
 * Thomas: You crawl like one too.
 * Percy: I don't!
 * Thomas: Who's been late every afternoon this week?
 * Percy: It's the hay.
 * Thomas: I can't help that.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: Time's time, and Sir Topham Hatt relies on me to keep it. I can't if you crawl in the hay till all hours.
 * Percy: Green caterpillar indeed.
 * George Carlin: Fumed Percy, as he set off to collect some hay to take to the harbour.
 * Percy: Everyone says I'm handsome, or at least nearly anyone. Anyway, my curves are better than Thomas' corners. Thomas says I'm always late.
 * George Carlin: He grumbled.
 * Percy: I'm never late, or at least only a few minutes. What's that to Thomas? He can always catch up time farther on.
 * George Carlin: All the same, he and his driver decided to start home early. Then came trouble.
 * (The crate of treacle appears held by a crane it falls down and lands on Percy with a loud Wham!)
 * George Carlin: A crate of treacle was upset all over Percy. Percy was cross. He was still sticky when he puffed away. The wind was blowing fiercely.
 * Percy's Driver: Look at that!
 * George Carlin: Explained the driver. The wind caught the piled hay, tossing it up and over the track. The line climbed here.
 * Percy's Driver: Take a run at it, Percy.
 * George Carlin: His driver advised. Percy gathered speed. But the hay made the rails slippery and his wheels wouldn't grip. Time after time he stalled with spinning wheels and had to wait until the line ahead was cleared before he could start again. Everyone was waiting. Thomas seethed impatiently.
 * Thomas: Ten minutes late. I warned him. Passengers will complain and Sir Topham Hatt.
 * George Carlin: Then they all saw Percy. They laughed and shouted.
 * (Passengers laughing)
 * Percy: Sorry I'm late.
 * George Carlin: Percy panted.
 * Thomas: Look what's crawled out of the hay!
 * George Carlin: Teased Thomas.
 * Percy: What's wrong?
 * George Carlin: Asked Percy.
 * Thomas: Talk about hairy caterpillars.
 * George Carlin: Puffed Thomas.
 * Thomas: It's worth been late to have seen you.
 * George Carlin: When Percy got home, his driver showed him what he looked like in the mirror.
 * (Percy gets shocked in the mirror)
 * Percy: Bust my buffers! No wonder they all laughed. I'm just look like a woolly bear. Please clean me before Toby comes.
 * George Carlin: But it was no good. Thomas told Toby all about it.
 * (Workmen are seen clearing the hay out of Percy)
 * George Carlin: Instead of talking about sensible things like playing ghosts, Thomas and Toby made jokes about woolly bear caterpillars, and other creatures which crawled about in hay. They laughed a lot, but Percy thought they were really being very silly indeed!

Nameplates after Woolly Bear

 * Thomas
 * James
 * Gordon
 * Henry
 * Edward
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Bertie
 * Terence

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.