Tender Engines / Horrid Lorry / Special Attraction (Treehouse TV USA)

Tender Engines / Horrid Lorry / Special Attraction (Treehouse TV USA) is the twenty-ninth episode of Thomas & Friends (the Treehouse TV version).

Summary

 * Gordon and Henry learn about tenders / A trio of lorries invade the Island of Sodor / Percy has a deal with Bulstrode

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Donald
 * Diesel
 * Bulstrode
 * Cranky
 * The Horrid Lorries
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * The Flying Scotsman (does not speak)
 * Butch (does not speak)
 * Edward (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Bertie (cameo)
 * Trevor (cameo)

Songs

 * 1) Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
 * 2) Toby
 * 3) Let's Have A Race

Trivia

 * Narrated by George Carlin and Alec Baldwin.

Script

 * (We open this episode with the Thomas and Friends Season 6 intro)
 * (After that, we begin the character introduction)
 * Alec Baldwin: It's Thomas: number one engine who works with Sir Topham Hatt. Percy is very happy and he is really reliable. James is a magnificent engine. Gordon is the most famous engine on the Island of Sodor. Here's Henry: the number three green engine. Edward always here to help the other engines. Toby is a different engine. He's a tram engine. And don't forget Sir Topham Hatt. He's in charge of the whole railway.
 * (A passing by sequence occurs and we begin Tender Engines)
 * George Carlin: One morning, Gordon was in the yard taking on a large supply of coal.
 * James: That's the third load of coal you had today, Gordon.
 * George Carlin: Said James.
 * James: Some might say you're being rather greedy.
 * Gordon: I'm an important engine.
 * George Carlin: Replied Gordon.
 * Gordon: Important engines need plenty of coal, but I doubted if you would understand that, James.
 * George Carlin: James snorted and went about his work. Later, Gordon was taking on water from a standpipe because the water tower was under repair.
 * Duck: I wouldn't drink too much of that water if I were you, Gordon. It might give you boiler-ache.
 * Gordon: Pah!
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon.
 * Gordon: What's this? Educating Gordon day? First James, now you, Duck. Big engines have big needs. Little engines are just annoying.
 * Duck: Don't say I didn't warn you.
 * George Carlin: Laughed Duck. Later, Gordon steamed into the yard at the big station.
 * Gordon: That's what I need.
 * George Carlin: Explained Gordon. There emergent out of his sheds were two shiny tenders.
 * Gordon: Now If I had two tenders.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon.
 * Gordon: I wouldn't need to stop so often. And I wouldn't have to listen to silly little engines.
 * Gordon's Driver: Those tenders belong to a visitor.
 * George Carlin: Replied his driver. Diesel sidled up alongside.
 * Diesel: Everyone knows that tenders are a mark and distinction, but I'm afraid that no amount of tenders will save you in the end. We diesels are taking over, and we don't need tenders to make us important, not even one.
 * George Carlin: Gordon was most upset. He was feeling just the same next morning.
 * Gordon: I'm not happy.
 * Duck: I know.
 * George Carlin: Put in Duck brightly.
 * Duck: It's boiler-ache.
 * Gordon: It's not boiler-ache.
 * George Carlin: Protested Gordon.
 * Gordon: It's...
 * Henry: Of course it is.
 * George Carlin: Interrupted Henry.
 * Henry: That water's bad. Have a good wash-out, then you feel a different engine. Your boiler must be full of sludge.
 * Gordon: Don't be vulgar.
 * George Carlin: Huffed Gordon. He backed on his train hissing mournfully.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Cheer up, Gordon.
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Gordon: I can't, sir. Is it true what diesels said, sir?
 * Sir Topham Hatt: What does his say?
 * Gordon: That diesels are taking over.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Don't worry, Gordon. That will never happen on my railway.
 * Gordon: One more thing, sir. Why did the visitor have two tenders?
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Because he lives on the railway with long difference between coaling depots.
 * George Carlin: Gordon felt better. But Henry started complaining. He banged some cars angrily.
 * Henry: I always worked hard enough for two.
 * George Carlin: He puffed.
 * Henry: I deserved another tender.
 * George Carlin: Duck whispered something to Donald. He was going to play a trick on Henry.
 * Duck: Henry?
 * George Carlin: He asked innocently.
 * Duck: Would you like my tenders?
 * Henry: Yours?! What have you got to do with tenders?
 * Duck: All right.
 * George Carlin: Said Duck.
 * Duck: The deals off. Would you like them, Donald?
 * Donald: I wouldn't deprive you of the honor.
 * George Carlin: Replied Donald.
 * Duck: It is a great honor.
 * George Carlin: Continued Duck thoughtfully.
 * Duck: But I'm only a tank engine. Perhaps James might...
 * Henry: I'm sorry I was rude.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry hastily.
 * Henry: How many tenders have you and when can I have them?
 * Duck: Uh, hmm, I have six and you can have them this evening.
 * Henry: Six lovely tenders!
 * George Carlin: Chortled Henry.
 * Henry: What a splendid sight I'll be.
 * George Carlin: Henry was excited all day.
 * Henry: Do you think it'll be all right?
 * George Carlin: He asked for umpteenth time.
 * Duck: Of course.
 * George Carlin: Said Duck.
 * Duck: They're already now.
 * George Carlin: The other engines waited where they can each get a good view. But Henry wasn't a splendid sight at all. His six tenders were very old, dirty and filled with boiler sludge.
 * Gordon: Have a good wash-out, Henry?
 * George Carlin: Called a voice.
 * Gordon: That's right. You'll feel a different engine now.
 * George Carlin: Henry was not sure, but he thought his voice belongs to Gordon's.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining)
 * (James' whistle toots)
 * Children: (singing) Life is full of surprises, full of ups and downs And so to have a silver lining, first there must be cloud. Bill and Ben the twins work together all day long. They sometimes disagree how things are done. They get down in the dumps If things they do don't work out just as planned. But if at first you don't succeed then understand. There's no sense in worrying if things start going wrong. Obstacles can all be overcome. But even Bill and Ben both agree that in the end. If you never lose hope, you're sure to cope and carry on. Every cloud is silver-lined, even when it rains. So don't get too downhearted, as things are bound to change. All you've gotta do is wear a smile and you will find. Your sun will shine. So if you've got a job to do, make sure you do it well. Arguing will get you nowhere fast. When Bill says "Push", and Ben says "Pull", They always get it wrong. But never lose hope, you're sure to cope and carry on. Every cloud is silver-lined, even when it rains. So don't get too downhearted, as things are bound to change. All you've gotta do is wear a smile and you will find. Your sun will shine. Everybody makes mistakes it happens all the time. You should never lose sight of your goal. Just like Bill and Ben things will work out in the end. If you never lose hope, you're sure to cope and carry on. When you're feeling down it doesn't help to wear a frown. Never lose hope, you're sure to cope and you can carry on. Every cloud is silver-lined to help you on your way. As long as there's hope, it'll help you cope. You must never lose hope, it'll help you on the way.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Horrid Lorry)
 * Alec Baldwin: It was a busy time at the docks. All the engines were working hard, pushing and pulling freight cars about. One day, Percy was late. Cranky the Crane was quick to criticize.
 * Cranky: These ships can't be kept waiting. They have important cargo. If they miss the tides, they will be delayed at the docks. You should look up to ships and show more respect. You are after all only little.
 * Percy: We've got too much work.
 * Alec Baldwin: Huffed Percy.
 * Cranky: Then perhaps a lorry should do the job.
 * Alec Baldwin: Percy was shocked. He told the other engines what Cranky had said.
 * James: Stuff and nonsense!
 * Alec Baldwin: Snorted James.
 * Henry: We engines rerun this island.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said Henry.
 * Percy: What if a lorry does arrive?
 * Alec Baldwin: I'm afraid he did. Along with two more. Cranky was delighted.
 * Cranky: Hey you down there. Your jobs done now. These lorries are taking over. One of them wants to talk to you.
 * Alec Baldwin: The lorry was very rude.
 * Lorry 2: What's that steaming lump of scrap iron doing here? Be off with you!
 * Percy: Scrap iron? Steaming scrap iron? Pah!
 * Alec Baldwin: A little later, Percy met Thomas and James. Another lorry was being rude to them. Then he saw Percy.
 * Lorry 1: Oh, look. It's a little green goblin on wheels. Ha. You'd be scrapped. Just you wait and see.
 * Thomas: Well, bust my boiler. What a horrid lorry.
 * Alec Baldwin: Explained Thomas.
 * James: Despicable!
 * Alec Baldwin: Agreed James. The next engine to meet a lorry was Toby.
 * Lorry 2: Well, well, well. No wonder this railway's in a mess. You belong into this museum, not working at the quarry.
 * Toby: I might look old, but I'm really useful.
 * Lorry 2: Useful? Pah!
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied the lorry.
 * Lorry 2: Just you tootle off.
 * Toby: Tootle?!
 * Alec Baldwin: Spluttered Toby.
 * Toby's Driver: Come on, Toby.
 * Alec Baldwin: Interrupted his driver.
 * Toby's Driver: Don't bother to argue with him. We'll go to the flour mill instead.
 * Alec Baldwin: But when they arrived at the flour mill, Toby was shocked to see yet another lorry.
 * Toby: What are you doing here?
 * Lorry 3: We three are doing your work now. You're too slow.
 * Alec Baldwin: The foreman spoke to Toby's driver.
 * Foreman: I'm sorry. Times are changing I'm afraid.
 * Toby's Driver: Toby might me old.
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied his driver.
 * Toby's Driver: But he's reliable. Come on, Toby. We'll go to the farms. They'll still use us.
 * Alec Baldwin: Toby trundled sadly away. His railway ran through a narrow gorge. But vehicles had take a steep and dangerous road. When Toby arrived, he saw the lorry from the quarry again. It was loaded with rock.
 * Toby: That lorry's in trouble.
 * Alec Baldwin: Thought Toby. And he was.
 * (Lorry 2 falls down the gorge and towards the ground leaving Toby speechless)
 * Alec Baldwin: The driver was thrown clear.
 * Driver: Rotten roads.
 * Alec Baldwin: He muttered. The wrecked lorry was taking to the docks. Percy looked at the lorry.
 * Percy: What's this lump of steaming scrap iron?
 * Alec Baldwin: He teased.
 * Lorry 2: I'll be back.
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied the lorry.
 * Lorry 2: So you can wipe that silly smile off your smokebox.
 * Percy: Ha!
 * Alec Baldwin: Said Percy and wheeshed him loudly. Then Butch the breakdown vehicle arrived. He was towing the lorry from the flour mill.
 * Toby's Driver: What happened?
 * Alec Baldwin: Asked Toby's driver.
 * Cander: He was overloaded with flour.
 * Alec Baldwin: Cander replied.
 * Cander: And he broke down.
 * Toby: Not very useful now are you?
 * Alec Baldwin: Said Toby.
 * Lorries: Grr!
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied the lorries. Then James whistled excitedly.
 * James: They're bringing in the third lorry on a barge. What happened to that one?
 * Alec Baldwin: James asked.
 * Tow Truck Man: Stupid Lorry was reversing and fell straight into the sea.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said the Tow Truck Man. Later, Thomas arrived. He looked at the three lorries and laughed.
 * Thomas: Well, well, well. The brothers grimm. Smashed, broken and sunk.
 * Alec Baldwin: The lorries didn't return, and the engines now work even harder to make sure they'll ever learn.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Toby)
 * Children: (singing) North of the island, there lives a dear old train, a little tram engine, Toby is his name. He's quaint and old fashioned, but careful and wise. His coach is Henrietta and she's seen better days. His mind keeps returning to the good old days. When they were busy working everyday. But nobody rides with them nowadays. They can't understand why things have changed. Their line is closing down today, forever. Toby, oh Toby. What will become of you? The world's much nicer whenever we see you. Toby, dear Toby. There's still lots that you can do. Oldies but goldies, we still care about you. All of the children came to say goodbye. They clapped and cheered as Toby rang his bell, "Bye-bye." Everyone was sad to see them go. Whatever will they do, and where will they go? Suddenly news came to brighten up their day. How Toby and Henrietta were needed right away. The Fat Controller had written to say, could they please come and help right away. Now they're part of his family forever. Toby, oh Toby. Show them what you can do. The world's much nicer whenever we see you. Toby, dear Toby. There's so much to learn from you. Oldies but goldies, we still care about you. Oldies but goldies, we still care for you.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Special Attraction)
 * George Carlin: Toby the Tram Engine was very excited. He was wearing a brand new bell that shown like gold. He was off to the seaside. His driver was explaining everything as they puff along the line.
 * Toby's Driver: There's a seaside village near here, and every year, they have a big parade with a special attraction for all the visitors. This year, Toby, you're the special attraction.
 * Toby: Thank you, sir.
 * George Carlin: Said Toby.
 * Toby: But what does a special attraction do?
 * Toby's Driver: Oh, just smiles and blows whistles at everyone.
 * George Carlin: Replied his driver.
 * Toby's Driver: We're almost there. Listen, you can hear the seagulls.
 * George Carlin: Soon, they reach the little station by the village. But instead of a big welcome, there was just one man. He whispered to Toby's driver and turned sadly away.
 * Toby's Driver: Well, if that doesn't take the biscuit.
 * George Carlin: Said Toby's driver.
 * Toby's Driver: They've run out of room and a parade and don't need a special attraction after all. We've got to go home, Toby. I'm sorry, old boy.
 * Toby: (sighs) So am I.
 * George Carlin: Sighed Toby. Percy was shunting in the yard. He didn't expect to see Toby.
 * Percy: What are you doing back so soon?
 * George Carlin: Before Toby could reply, Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Leave these cars here please, Percy. There's an emergency at the harbour.
 * Percy's Driver: Come on, Percy.
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Percy's Driver: This'll be trouble with Bulstrode.
 * Percy: Who's Bulstrode?
 * George Carlin: Wondered Percy. He was still surprised about Toby, and now he had two puzzles to sort out. His driver explained.
 * Percy's Driver: Bulstrode is disagreeable barge. He never stops complaining.
 * George Carlin: His driver was right about Bulstrode. Today, the barge was more bad temper than ever.
 * Bulstrode: Come on, come on! Hic. Why aren't you cars where you should be?
 * Cars: There's no engine, and we can only go where we put!
 * George Carlin: Shouted the cars.
 * Cars: You're in the wrong place, not us!
 * George Carlin: When Percy arrived, Bulstrode was sulking and the cars were crosser still.
 * Cars: Our stone is for Bulstrode. Please put us in a siding so that we can load him up and be rid of him.
 * George Carlin: But the cars were being careless. As Percy was lining them up, they burst through some buffers.
 * Cars: Help, help!
 * George Carlin: They wailed. But it was too late.
 * (Percy pushes the cars one by one on top of Bulstrode and is left horrified)
 * Bulstrode: (gurgling) Oh!
 * George Carlin: Cried Bulstrode.
 * Bulstrode: I'm sinking!
 * Trucks: Serves you right!
 * George Carlin: Giggled the cars.
 * Cars: You're always barging in and moaning.
 * George Carlin: It took a very long time to clear the mess. Percy watched as Bulstrode was towed to the beach.
 * Workmen: There you are.
 * George Carlin: Said the workmen.
 * Workmen: Now you just stay here. Children can play you all day and at long last you'll be useful.
 * (Bulstrode groans)
 * George Carlin: When Percy got home, he and Toby exchange all their news.
 * Toby: Well, we both have seaside surprises today.
 * George Carlin: Laughed Toby.
 * Percy: But driver says that I'm a special attraction anyway, and so are you.
 * Toby: Every time we go on our own line.
 * Percy: What do you mean?
 * George Carlin: Asked Percy.
 * Toby: Well, all we have to do is smile and blow whistles at everyone.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Let's Have A Race)
 * Children: (singing) A lesson that's worth learning One you never should forget Is the art of friendly rivalry It's not always about winning You must learn that from the start Enjoy yourself remember What counts is taking part. Let's have a race, have a race, have a race Let's see who is the quickest Who can be the fastest On your marks, now get set, go! Let's set a pace, set a pace, set a pace Let's see if you can catch me Let's see if you can match me so Let's have a race, have a race.
 * (Children cheering)
 * Children: (singing) Thomas challenged Bertie To a friendly race one day The driver said get ready But be careful on the way The friends lined up together Enjoying the fun The stationmaster called out Are you ready to begin. Let's have a race, have a race, have a race Let's see who is the quickest Who can be the fastest On your marks, now get set, go! Let's set a pace, set a pace, set a pace Let's see if you can catch me Let's see if you can match me so Let's have a race, have a race.
 * (Children cheering)
 * Children: (singing) Bertie bus was winning He sped along the way Thomas tried so hard To catch up on the way Eventually he passed him And Bertie had to say:
 * Girl: To pass you on that hill Thomas I'd need wings like an airplane.
 * Children: (singing) Let's have a race, have a race, have a race Let's see who is the quickest Who can be the fastest On your marks, now get set, go! Let's set a pace, set a pace, set a pace Let's see if you can catch me Let's see if you can match me so Let's have a race, have a race. Let's have a race, have a race, have a race Let's see who is the quickest Who can be the fastest Ready, set go! Let's set a pace, set a pace, set a pace Let's see if you can catch me Let's see if you can match me so Let's have a race, have a race Let's have a race... Let's have a race... Right now!
 * (Children cheering)
 * (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 A Britt Allcroft Company Production for HiT Entertainment logo appears)