Filthy Rich's Forest

Big Macintosh's Forest is the ninth episode of the third season of Spike the Dragon and Friends, and the sixty-first episode overall. It is a parody of the Thomas and Friends episode, Henry's Forest.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Big Macintosh as Henry
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Braeburn as Toby
 * Featherweight as Terence
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Chief Thunderhooves as Gordon (does not speak)
 * Night Light as Donald (does not speak)
 * Gummy as Trevor (does not speak)
 * Hondo Flanks as Douglas (cameo)

Transcript
Narrator: "Big Macintosh the Red Horse has lived in Ponyville for many years. He wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He likes every part of it. From the fields filled with flowers to the white sandy beaches. But there is one place the Big Mac always enjoyed visiting more than any other. His driver knew this too."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "Come on, Big Mac."

Narrator: "He would sometimes say."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We've made good time today. We'll stop for a while in the forest."

Narrator: "Big Macintosh loved it here. The forest was filled with broad oaks and tall pines.

Big Mac could remember the day long ago where he and Braeburn brought some new trees to be planted and Featherweight and Gummy helped haul them into place. Now he could see the trees growing amongst the others on the hillside. Big Mac always felt better for being here. He couldn't really explain why, but his driver understood."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "It's peaceful."

Narrator: "He said to Big Mac.

But one night, everything changed. The animals were resting in the library."

Spike: "Listen."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Can you hear a strange whistling sound?"

Braeburn: "It's the wind blowing outside our shed."

Narrator: "Replied Braeburn."

Braeburn: "But I've never heard it like this before."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Do you know?"

Narrator: "Added Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "If Chief Thunderhooves wasn't here now, I'd say it was him thundering by with the buffaloes."

Narrator: "All the animals laughed, except Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "I hope the wind won't harm the forest."

Narrator: "By morning, the fierce winds had gone, but the damage was done. Big Mac's driver came to see him in the library."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "Trees have fallen on the line."

Narrator: "He said."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We must help clear the tracks."

Narrator: "Night Light set off with the breakdown crane and Big Mac followed.

Trees layed everywhere. The hillside now looked so bare. Big Mac felt sad."

Big Macintosh: "What will happen to all the animals who live here?"

Narrator: "He thought.

When Big Mac's carts were full of logs, he took them to the timbermill where they would be turned into furniture and other things. Big Mac was glad the wood was being put to good use, but he was still sorry to lose part of his forest."

Braeburn: "Oh dear."

Narrator: "Sighed Braeburn to Spike."

Braeburn: "I wish there was something we can do to make things better again."

Spike: "Yes indeed."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "But what? We can't mend broken trees."

Hoity Toity: "Hello Braeburn."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You do look glum."

Braeburn: "I'm sad about the trees."

Narrator: "And so is Big Macintosh. The forest is a special place to him. Now some of it is gone."

Hoity Toity: "We'll soon put that right."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I have an important job for you, Braeburn. I would like you to take some carts to the forest."

Narrator: "When the carts arrived, Braeburn was delighted. They were full of splendid young trees already for planting."

Braeburn: "This is the best job I've ever had."

Narrator: "Said Braeburn happily.

When Big Mac returned, he was most surprised. There were Featherweight and Gummy busily helping the workmen clear the torn stumps and branches."

Featherweight: "Look Big Mac."

Narrator: "Called Featherweight."

Featherweight: "We're beginning again. The hillside will look better than ever before. You'll see."

Narrator: "Now whenever Big Mac stops by the forest, he could see the new trees growing strong and tall. Sometimes, everywhere is very quiet. And at other times, Henry could hear leaves rustling, or a bird's wing brushing the air. Often he can hear the distance sound of children laughing. And always, he is happy here."