Toby's Christmas Party Plans

Toby's Christmas Party Plans is a fan-made Thomas and Friends episode thought up by BiggestThomasFan.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Henry
 * James
 * Toby
 * Ryan
 * Henrietta
 * Reg
 * Duchess the Green Harbor Crane
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Percy (does not speak)
 * Thomas (cameo; seen at Knapford Harbor)
 * Gordon (cameo; seen at Knapford Station)
 * Percy (cameo; seen at Knapford Harbor)
 * Donald and Douglas (cameo; seen passing Toby at the beginning)
 * Emily (cameo; seen at Knapford Harbor)
 * Daisy (cameo; seen Knapford Station)

UK and AUS

 * Mark Moraghan as the Narrator
 * Keith Wickham as Edward, Henry, Sir Topham Hatt, some carolers and a workman
 * Rob Rackstraw as James and Toby
 * Steven Kynman as Ryan
 * Maggie Ollerenshaw as Henrietta
 * Tim Whitnall as Reg
 * Olivia Colman as Duchess the Green Harbor Crane
 * Teresa Gallagher as some carolers

US

 * Mark Moraghan as the Narrator
 * William Hope as Edward and Toby
 * Kerry Shale as Henry
 * Rob Rackstraw as James
 * Steven Kynman as Ryan
 * Maggie Ollerenshaw as Henrietta
 * Tim Whitnall as Reg
 * Olivia Colman as Duchess the Green Harbor Crane
 * Keith Wickham as Sir Topham Hatt, some carolers and a workman
 * Teresa Gallagher as some carolers

Transcript
Narrator: Toby the Tram Engine loved the Christmas season. There was more work for him and his friends, but he didn't mind. Toby knew it was good for the railway, and he liked seeing families get together for the holidays. One day, Toby had to deliver some supplies to Knapford Harbor.

Toby: Good morning, Duchess.

Duchess: Morning, Toby.

Toby: Are you excited about Christmas?

Duchess: Well, kind of.

Toby: Are you alright, Duchess? He seem down today.

Duchess: I haven't gotten much attention around the harbor lately. I think it's because everyone's so busy to talk to me. Hardly anyone wishes me a merry Christmas.

Toby: Oh. I'm sorry to hear that.

Narrator: Then Toby had an idea.

Toby: Perhaps I can help you get into the Christmas spirit, Duchess.

Duchess: But how are you going to do that, Toby?

Toby: Wait and see. I have to go now, but it was nice talking to you. Goodbye.

Duchess: Goodbye, Toby.

Narrator: Toby had a few ideas on how he could get Duchess into the Christmas spirit, but he wasn't sure which one would be the best.

Toby: I'll ask Henrietta next time I take her out.

Narrator: So later, when it was time for his passenger run, Toby collected Henrietta from her shed, and they puffed into Knapford.

Toby: Henrietta, I was wondering if you might be able to help me.

Henrietta: With what, Toby?

Toby: Well, you know Duchess, the Crane that works over at Knapford Harbor?

Henrietta: Yes. You told me about her a few times.

Toby: I want to help her get into the Christmas spirit. I have a few ideas on how to help her, but I don't know which one would be the best. Do you think you can decide what would be best for Duchess?

Henrietta: What did you have in mind, Toby?

Toby: Well, I was thinking maybe I could take carolers to sing Christmas carols to her, or maybe I could bring some decorations to her or maybe even give her a special gift.

Henrietta: To be honest, I like all those ideas, Toby. It's hard to choose just one.

Toby: Oh.

Henrietta: But maybe you could try all of those ideas and see which one she likes best.

Toby: That's a good idea. Thanks, Henrietta.

Narrator: The next day, Sir Topham Hatt had a special job for Toby and Henrietta.

Sir Topham Hatt: These carolers are going to sing Christmas carols all around the island. Toby and Henrietta, you shall take them to different parts of the island to sing.

Toby: Right away, sir. Henrietta, why don't we take them to Knapford Harbor first? That might help Duchess get into the Christmas spirit.

Henrietta: Great idea, Toby!

Narrator: But as Toby arrived at Knapford Harbor, it was very busy.

Toby: Hello, Duchess!

Duchess: Toby! What are you doing here?

Toby: Me and my coach, Henrietta have brought some carolers here to sing Christmas carols to you.

Duchess: Really? That would be very nice.

Henrietta: Well then, one, two, a one, two, three.

Carolers: Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Jingle all the way! Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh, hey! Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Jingle all the...

(Ryan whistles loudly)

Carolers: Oh!

Ryan: Sorry, but I need to get to Duchess, so she can unload my trucks. Can you move, please, Toby?

Toby: Sorry, Ryan. Sorry, Duchess, but maybe this wasn't a very good idea.

Duchess: It's alright, Toby. I can't really hear the carolers too well over the noise here, anyway.

Henrietta: Well, at least we tried, Toby.

Toby: Yes, but I still want to help Duchess get into the Christmas spirit. Maybe I'll try my other ideas.

Narrator: As Toby puffed around the island doing his jobs, he tried to find some spare Christmas decorations that anyone might have. But no one seemed to have any left. Then, as Toby was delivering some scrap to the scrapyard, he noticed something.

Toby: Oh! It looks like a Christmas tree made of scrap.

Reg: It is, Toby. I made it out of bits of scrap engines delivered here. Every time I look at Christmas trees I make out of scrap, I think of the time Percy tried to bring Christmas to me.

Toby: Oh, yeah. Percy's told me about that. It's sort of like what I'm trying to do for a crane over at Knapford Harbor. A green crane named Duchess.

Reg: I see. Do you want to talk about it, Toby?

Toby: It's kind of a long story, and... that's it! I know how to help Duchess feel merry. Goodbye, Reg. Merry Christmas!

Reg: Merry Christmas to you too, Toby! Good luck with your idea, and be sure to tell me all about.

Toby: I will.

Narrator: Toby went to Tidmouth Sheds to find his friends. Edward, Henry and James were there.

Toby: Hello. I was wondering if you'd like to help me with something.

Narrator: Toby told the three engines about Duchess and how to give her a special Christmas gift.

Toby: And so, I thought we could give her a model of a reindeer. My driver and fireman will need help though.

Edward: My crew would be happy to help.

Henry: So would mine.

James: And mine too.

Narrator: And so Toby, Edward Henry and James' crews got together for a little while everyday, and worked on the special model. It took a couple days, but at last, the reindeer model was ready.

Toby: Why don't we all go together to take it to Duchess?

James: That's a great idea, Toby.

Duchess: (Sighs) It's Christmas Eve, and the harbor's busier than ever. I wish I had some sort of Christmas cheer here.

Toby: And we've got just the thing.

Duchess: Toby! Now, what are you doing here?

Toby: My crew, along with Edward, Henry and James' crews, built a special model just for you. Just lift the tarp off, and you'll see what it is.

(Duchess lifts the tarp off)

Duchess: Wow! It's a model of reindeer! With a red nose, just like Rudolph. Thank you, Toby. Thank you, Edward, Henry and James. This is such a great Christmas surprise!

Workman: Excuse me, but we just saw the model too. And we'd like to take some photos of it to remember it, if you don't mind, Duchess.

Duchess: Not at all. I'd love it if you can.

(Duchess raises the reindeer model, and workmen take photos)

Duchess: Thank you, all. I've never had such a great Christmas. Also, Merry Christmas to one and all!