Thomas the Trackmaster Adventures Prologue

Next Episode: Episode 1 Prologue We are introduced to Thomas, Edward and Sir Topham Hatt, as well as ten new engines. Characters: Thomas/Stuart Edward/Fletcher Henry Gordon James Percy Toby Duck Donald and Douglas Oliver Emily Sir Topham Hatt Annie and Clarabel (cameo) Henrietta and Victoria (cameo) Martha and Jennifer (cameo)

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{We see a full map of the Island of Sodor.} Narrator: Once upon a time, in 1948, there was an island called Sodor. It is sometimes known as the North Western Railway, or the North Western Region of British Railways. {Cut to Knapford Station. A stout man in a black coat, a yellow vest, a black tie, gray trousers, and a black top hat.} Narrator: And running this railway was a little fat man who- Sir Topham Hatt: Hey you! I will have you know I am not fat! I am just big boned. Narrator: Sorry. Ahem! His name was Sir Topham Hatt. And he had a fantastic dream. Sir Topham Hatt: Ah, yes! To get as far away from my mother as possible. Man I hate that woman. Narrator: Hey!!! Who said you could narrate this prologue? Sir Topham Hatt: Um, me. Narrator: Too bad! My story! Anyway, his dream was to run the region. Sir Topham Hatt: Actually it’s just to impress my friends. Narrator: SILENCE!!!! Anyway, he started his dream by buying the North Western Railway. And he also had two engines from his father. Sir Topham Hatt: Wait a minute! I'm rich? Oh, yeah! I see my engines coming. {Two engines puff to the station platforms. One is a brown 0-6-0 tank engine with the number one on his bunker, and the other is a red 4-4-0 tender engine with the number two on his cab.} Stuart: Hello. I'm Stuart. Fletcher: And I am Fletcher. Sir Topham Hatt: I'm sure those names fit you nicely. How about I call you Thomas and Edward? Stuart: Thomas does have a good ring to it. Fletcher: As does Edward. Sir Topham Hatt: Great. Now go to the works to get new coats of blue paint. Thomas and Edward: Yes sir. {They puff away.} Sir Topham Hatt: That's not all. I bought three tank engines from the Western region as well. {Three tank engines - all green; one 0-4-0 saddle tank, one 0-6-0 pannier tank, and one 0-4-2 side tank - show up.} Percy: Hello, I'm Percy. Oliver: Name's Oliver. Duck: And I'm Montague, but I'm usually called Duck. They say I waddle. I don't really, but I like Duck better than Montague. Sir Topham Hatt: Great. I need one engine with that attitude. I've also got three engines from the Midland region. Here they come. {Three tender engines - a red 2-6-0, and two blue 0-6-0's - show up in front of the tank engines.} James: Name's Hughes. James Hughes. Donald: I'm Donald... Douglas: ...and I'm Douglas. Donald and Douglas: And we're Scottish twins! Sir Topham Hatt: Also, here come three engines from the North Eastern region. {Three engines - a blue 4-6-2 tender engine, a brown 0-6-0 tram, and a 4-2-2 tender engine - show up next to the other six engines.} Gordon: Hello, everybody. I'm Gordon. Toby: My name's Toby. Emily: And I'm Emily. It's nice to be here! Sir Topham Hatt: But that's not all! I've also one last engine to introduce you all to - he was built by the old London and North Western Railway in 1920. Here he comes now. {A green 4-6-0 tender engine arrives next to Gordon.} Sir Topham Hatt: This is Henry. Henry: Hi, everyone. It is nice to be here. {Thomas and Edward arrive in their new blue colors.} Sir Topham Hatt: Now, that was fast, you two. How did you get painted so quickly? Thomas: I dunno. Narrator: Well now that we are all introduced- {whistle blows} Oh! I have to go now! That's my lunch break! Fatty, you're in charge now, m'kay? {Sir Topham Hatt falls over, to the engines' shock.} Sir Topham Hatt: {ticked off} MY NAME IS SIR TOPHAM HAT YOU IDIOTIC BOOB! {calmer} Anyways, Thomas, you're running the Ffarqhuar branchline with Percy, Toby, and Emily. And you three have your own coaches. Thomas, meet Annie and Clarabel; Toby, you have Henrietta and Victoria; and Emily shall have Martha and Jennifer. Thomas, Toby and Emily: Thank you, sir. {Thomas, Toby and Emily buffer up to their respective coaches.} Percy: What do I do? Sir Topham Hatt: You're running goods trains... and the mail. Percy: {excited} OH, THANK YOU SIR!!! Sir Topham Hatt: Edward, you're running Wellsworth branch. Duck and Oliver will go on the Little Western. Edward: Right, sir. Duck: Okay. Oliver: We understand perfectly. Sir Topham Hatt: Gordon, James and Henry, you three run the mainline. Gordon will take the express known as the Wild Nor'Wester. Gordon: Thank you, sir! Donald: What do me and Douggie do, sirr? Sir Topham Hatt: You two will go on Duck's branch line, but you can sometimes help on Edward's line or the main line. Douglas: Okay then. {Show a montage of the engines working on their respective lines.} Sir Topham Hatt: So, wait, that's it? That's the whole episode? Are we finished? Ah, well. Good-bye folks! And watch out for Thomas the Trackmaster Adventures soon! THE END