Percy, James and The Fruitful Day / Toby's Discovery / Fish (Treehouse TV USA)

Percy, James and The Fruitful Day / Toby's Discovery / Fish (Treehouse TV USA) is the thirty-second episode of Thomas & Friends (the Treehouse TV version).

Summary

 * Percy gets into a sticky situation while taking James's fruit train away / Toby meets a legendary engine known as Bertram / Henry has to help Duck go on a fishy adventure.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Henry
 * James
 * Percy
 * Toby
 * Duck
 * Annie and Clarabel
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Edward (does not speak)
 * Gordon (does not speak)
 * Bertram (does not speak)
 * Henrietta (does not speak)
 * Skarloey (cameo)
 * Rheneas (cameo)
 * Bertie (cameo)
 * Trevor (cameo)
 * Caroline (cameo)

Songs

 * 1) Toby
 * 2) Harold The Helicopter
 * 3) It's Great To Be An Engine

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: 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 Percy, James and The Fruitful Day)
 * George Carlin: It was a splendid morning on the Island of Sodor. James was feeling very pleased with himself. His red paint gleamed in the sunshine as he sped along the line. He reached the junction just as Percy puffed in with some freight cars. James was surprised to see him.
 * James: What are you doing here, Percy? You should be at the station by now.
 * Percy: I know.
 * George Carlin: Sighed Percy.
 * Percy: These cars had been troublesome all morning.
 * James: That's no excuse, Percy. Nothing should stop us. Sir Topham Hatt relies on us to be on time. Now if you excuse me, I'll be on my way.
 * George Carlin: And James puffed importantly away.
 * Percy: Bossy buffers.
 * George Carlin: Muttered Percy. James arrived at the harbour. It was market day. The harbour yard was filled with the sweet smell of fruits from far away lands. The fruit was delivered in big ships. James watched as strawberries, oranges, melons and bananas were carefully loaded onto his cars. Then, he set off for the station on the main line. On the way, he met Thomas.
 * James: Really reliable, that's me!
 * George Carlin: Panted James.
 * James: Pity the same can't be sent for Percy. Goodbye!
 * Annie and Clarabel: What was that about?
 * George Carlin: Gasped Annie and Clarabel.
 * Thomas: That was trouble. Trouble for James, just wait and see.
 * George Carlin: Percy was back in the yard and busy shunting. He had the cars in good order and was making up for lost time. But the stationmaster had bad news.
 * Percy's Driver: What's happened?
 * George Carlin: Asked Percy's Driver.
 * Stationmaster: James' brakes have jammed we need Percy's help right away.
 * George Carlin: Percy quickly set off to the rescue. He found James stuck on the line and looking glum. Percy couldn't help laughing.
 * Percy: Got yourself in a jam eh, James? A sticky situation?
 * James: Be quiet! It's not funny having jammed brakes.
 * Percy: And not very reliable either. I'm surprised you let it happen, James. Nothing should stop us engines.
 * Percy's Driver: That's enough, Percy.
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Percy's Driver: Can you push these cars?
 * Percy: Of course I can. There's no time to lose. James has done too much of that already.
 * George Carlin: James angrily hissed steam as Percy was coupled to the cars.
 * Percy: Off we go!
 * George Carlin: Said Percy.
 * Percy: I'll have to go fast to get there in time. These big engines are so unreliable.
 * Percy's Driver: Be careful, Percy.
 * George Carlin: Called his driver. But Percy was in a hurry. He didn't see that the switch had failed and that he had been diverted into a siding.
 * Percy's Driver: Look out, Percy!
 * George Carlin: Shouted his driver and applied the brakes, but it was too late.
 * (Percy crashes into the van)
 * George Carlin: The driver and the fireman had jumped clear but squash fruit squirted all over Percy.
 * (The squash fruit covers Percy completely)
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Percy, you were not to blame for the switch failure. But I do not run a jam factory.
 * Percy: Yes, sir, no, sir.
 * George Carlin: And Percy squelched sadly away. That night, the shed was silent. James and Percy felt very sorry for themselves. At last, Thomas spoke.
 * Thomas: You know...
 * George Carlin: He said to no engine in particular.
 * Thomas: There's more than one way to get jammed. We all learned that today.
 * George Carlin: Still there were silence.
 * Thomas: What's more, we also learned that sometimes when engines helped each other out of a jam, things can still go wrong.
 * Voice: So?
 * George Carlin: Said a voice.
 * Thomas: So, that means learned a lot today. And therefore...
 * George Carlin: Then came a chorus.
 * Engines: We're really useful engines after all!
 * (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 Toby's Discovery)
 * Alec Baldwin: One morning, Sir Topham Hatt and his grandchildren came to see Toby.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Come on, Toby, we're all going to seaside. We will ride in Henrietta.
 * Toby: Yes, sir.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said Toby happily. They came to a small seaside station. Soon, the children were playing in the sand, building a splendid castle. Sir Topham Hatt inspected it.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: My word, it's a very fine castle. Have you seen a real one like it?
 * Bridget: Yes.
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied the children.
 * Stephen: It's here on the Island.
 * Alec Baldwin: And they showed him the map.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Hmm.
 * Alec Baldwin: Pondered Sir Topham Hatt. They met Toby at the harbour.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Come on, we are going exploring.
 * Alec Baldwin: Soon they were in the wildest part of the Island. They stopped by a lonely signalbox.
 * Signalman: Where are you going?
 * Alec Baldwin: Asked the Signalman.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: We're trying to find an old castle.
 * Signalman: I know the place sir.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said the signalman.
 * Signalman: There's a small junction not too far down the line. Just switch the points.
 * Alec Baldwin: When the fireman switched the points, their adventure really began. Toby pushed past branches and bushes until they came to another little junction. There they saw two signs saying "To The Castle" and "To The Mine".
 * Sir Topham Hatt: We'll go to castle first.
 * Alec Baldwin: Toby stopped by an old water tower.
 * Children: There's the castle.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Yes.
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: And now we shall visit the mine.
 * Alec Baldwin: Once upon a time, the mine had been worked by the little engines and their lines were still in place. But now everything is very rusty and overgrown. Sir Topham Hatt was most impressed, but Toby was rather scared. He was glad when it was time to go home.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I think the castle and the mine will make a fine place for visitors. But it will take a lot of hard work first.
 * Toby: Yes sir.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said Toby nervously. Sir Topham Hatt's plans were soon put into action. But Toby was still worried.
 * Toby: I'm sure this place was haunted.
 * Alec Baldwin: He thought.
 * Toby's Driver: It's our turn to stay here on guard tonight, Toby.
 * Toby: Oh y-y-yes. Why not?
 * Alec Baldwin: Stuttered Toby.
 * Thomas: Beware of the ghost, Toby.
 * Alec Baldwin: Thomas said.
 * Toby: What ghost?
 * Alec Baldwin: Asked Toby.
 * Thomas: The old warrior ghost. Every night he lights his fire then goes hunting. Toot toot, goodbye.
 * Alec Baldwin: Night came. Toby looked anxiously around. Everything seemed rather spooky. Quite suddenly, he heard a strange wheezing sound.
 * Toby: It's the ghost!
 * Alec Baldwin: He wailed.
 * Toby's Driver: What ghost?
 * Alec Baldwin: His driver asked.
 * Toby: It's the old warrior. He's come to hunt me down.
 * Toby's Driver: Don't be so daft. We'll go and investigate.
 * Alec Baldwin: They returned quite soon.
 * Toby's Fireman: The old warrior wants to meet you.
 * Alec Baldwin: Laughed his fireman.
 * Toby: Can't it wait till morning?
 * Alec Baldwin: Replied Toby.
 * Toby's Driver: Ghosts don't work dayshifts.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said his driver. Toby bravely made his way.
 * Toby: Well bless my bell.
 * Alec Baldwin: He exclaimed. There in front of him was a little old engine.
 * Signalman: This is your ghost, Toby.
 * Alec Baldwin: Said the signalman.
 * Signalman: His name's really Bertram. But we call him the old warrior because he's so brave.
 * Alec Baldwin: Bertram and Toby are now friends. They take the visitors to the castle and the mine. If there are any ghosts here, they certainly help to make the place very happy.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Harold The Helicopter)
 * Children: (singing) Who do you call when the chips are down? When your back is against the wall. When there's no way out and time is running out and you're heading for a fall? High in the sky. Suddenly comes the hero. You can rely on him. Harold the Helicopter, pride of the skies. First to the rescue should help be required. Harold the Helicopter, brave is he. Courage is his name. So look to the skies, should danger arise. Look to the skies, for Harold will be there. He is a natural hero. He is guardian of the skies. And down through the years there are many tales of his courage in the skies. Out from the clouds. Suddenly comes the hero. We recognize that sound. Harold the Helicopter, pride of the skies. First to the rescue should help be required. Harold the Helicopter, brave is he. Courage is his name. So look to the skies, should danger arise. Reach for the sky, for Harold will be there. Harold the Helicopter, pride of the skies. First to the rescue should help be required. Harold the Helicopter, brave is he. Courage is his name. So look to the skies. See how he flies. You can rely, Harold will be there.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Fish)
 * George Carlin: On starry night when the moon is full and the air still, you can hear the sounds of faraway ships and distant laughter. They echoed over the hills and through the valleys, down calm canals and sleepy inlets. Every engine knows that these are the sounds that say the harbour is hard at work at the big station by the sea. One night, a special load of fish was ordered. Sir Topham Hatt decided that extra vans must be added to the train that the men called The Flying Kipper. The only vans available were old ones. They had not been used for a long time. Henry waited impatiently by the quayside as Duck shunted them into position. Thomas puffed by with the mail train.
 * Thomas: Hello, Duck. Going fishing? I'd take care if I were you.
 * Duck: Why?
 * George Carlin: Huffed Duck.
 * Thomas: Well for one thing...
 * George Carlin: Puffed Thomas remembering his own experience.
 * Thomas: ...if fish get into an engine's boiler they always cause trouble. And for another, fish can be awfully smelly. And I know what I'm talking about. Good night.
 * George Carlin: Henry grunted dreadfully.
 * Henry's Driver: You'll just have to put up with it, Henry.
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Henry's Driver: At least the extra load will mean you can have another engine help us up Gordon's Hill.
 * (Henry puffs away)
 * George Carlin: Meanwhile, Duck was waiting at Edward's station so that he could help the heavy train by pushing from behind. Henry made good progress. When he reached Edward's station, his driver stopped the train beyond the platform. Then Henry gave a special signal.
 * Henry: Peep, peep, peep, peep! I need help please?
 * Duck: Peep, peep!
 * George Carlin: Replied Duck.
 * Duck: I won't be long.
 * George Carlin: Duck buffered gently up to Henry's train. He was not coupled on. Henry would then be able to run on without stopping when they reached the top of the hill.
 * Duck: Ready!
 * George Carlin: Whistled Duck and off they went. Soon they reached Gordon's Hill.
 * Henry: Push hard, push hard.
 * George Carlin: Puffed Henry.
 * Duck: We're doing it, we're doing it.
 * George Carlin: Replied Duck. Henry was pulling his train harder than he realized.
 * (The lamp from the fourth van comes off all of a sudden)
 * George Carlin: Duck felt the weight on his buffers slacking. Then Duck noticed something else.
 * Duck: There's no sign of a tail lamp.
 * George Carlin: He thought. He whistled, but there was no reply. Meanwhile Henry had noticed something too.
 * Henry: My train's getting heavier.
 * George Carlin: He thought to himself.
 * Henry: I'm slowing down.
 * George Carlin: Then there was trouble.
 * (Duck smashes into the vans, causing Henry to come to a stop)
 * George Carlin: No one was hurt. But a strong smell of fish hung in the air. Next day, workmen found a broken tail lamp at the bottom of the hill. Sir Topham Hatt spoke kindly to Duck.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: The accident wasn't your fault. We should've checked that this tail lamp was fixed on properly. We'll soon have you in working order again.
 * Duck: Thank you, sir.
 * George Carlin: Said Duck sadly.
 * Duck: Thomas told me to be careful with fish. They got me in a right pickle, didn't they?
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin It's Great To Be An Engine)
 * Children: (singing) Oh yes, it's great To be an engine And go steaming along, Puff puff puffing along, Peep peep peeping along. All the people waving As you speed along. Puff puff puffing along All day.We're all so proud to be Famous engines And travel through the countryside. We're always brave when There are hills to climb. No mountain is too high! Oh yes it's great To be an engine As you're steaming along. Puff puff puffing along, Peep peep peeping along. Fly along the rails as Your wheels go round Whiz whiz whizzing around All day. It doesn't matter Come rain or shine. There are always things For us to do. And in the cold cold Wintertime, We're ready. When you light the fire And stoke the boiler And we'll be there for you! Oh yes it's great To be an engine As you're steaming along. Puff puff puffing along, Peep peep peeping along. Feel the wind around you As you push along. Puff puff puffing along All day.
 * Girl: Just think - how wonderful it would be. To live on the magical Island of Sodor, Helping Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends All day long, It would be like a dream come true. If only I could be an engine too...
 * Children: (singing) Oh yes it's great To be an engine As you're steaming along. Puff puff puffing along, Peep peep peeping along. Fly along the rails as your Wheels go round. Whiz whiz whizzing around All day. Oh yes it's great To be an engine And go steaming along. Puff puff puffing along, Peep peep peeping along. All the people waving As you speed along. Puff puff puffing along, Peep peep peeping and Puff puff puffing Steam around all day!
 * (Thomas' whistle toots)
 * (Following the last song, we find the end credits with Thomas looking at us)
 * (While they roll, the Thomas end theme plays)
 * (After that, the A Britt Allcroft Company Production for HiT Entertainment logo appears)