Percy Runs Away / The Deputation / The Flying Kipper (Treehouse TV USA)

Percy Runs Away / The Deputation / The Flying Kipper (Treehouse TV USA) is the twelfth episode of Thomas & Friends (the Treehouse TV version).

Summary

 * Percy falls for a surprise after Gordon almost collides with him / Donald and Douglas worry that Sir Topham Hatt might send them away / Henry has a big accident while on a midnight run, but returns a few days later with a new look.

Characters

 * Edward
 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Percy
 * Duck
 * Donald and Douglas
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
 * Bertie (cameo)

Songs

 * 1) Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining
 * 2) Gone Fishing
 * 3) The Snow Song

Trivia

 * Narrated by George Carlin.

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.
 * (A passing by sequence occurs and we begin Percy Runs Away)
 * George Carlin: Henry, James and Gordon were miserable. They had been shut up for several days for being naughty, and long to be let out again. At last, Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I hope you are sorry.
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: And that you understand that every job on the railway is important. We have a new tank engine called Percy who helps pull coaches and Thomas and Edward had worked the main line nicely, but I will let you now if you promise to work hard.
 * Gordon: Yes sir.
 * George Carlin: Said the three engines.
 * James: We will.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: That's good, but please remember that this no shunting nonsense must stop.
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt then told Percy, Edward and Thomas that they can go and play on a branch line for a few days, and they ran off happily to find Annie and Clarabel at the junction. The two coaches were very pleased to see Thomas again. Edward and Percy played with the freight cars.
 * Freight Cars: Stop, stop, stop!
 * George Carlin: Screamed the cars as they pushed them to their proper sidings. But the two engines laughed and went on shunting till the cars were tightly arranged. Next, Edward took some empty cars from the quarry. Percy was left alone. He didn't mind that a bit. He like watching trains and being cheeky to the other engines.
 * Percy: Hurry, hurry, hurry!
 * George Carlin: He would call, and they got very cross. After a great deal of shunting, Percy was waiting for the signalman to set the switch so that he can go back to the yard. Percy was being rather careless and not paying attention. Edward had warned Percy.
 * Edward: Be careful on the main line. Whistle to the signalman you are there.
 * George Carlin: But Percy didn't remember to whistle, and so the busy signalman forgot him. Percy waited and waited. The switch were still against him so he couldn't move. Then, he looked along the main line.
 * Percy: Peep, peep!
 * George Carlin: He whistled in horror, for rushing straight towards him was Gordon with the express.
 * Gordon: Oh!
 * George Carlin: Groaned Gordon.
 * Gordon: Get out of my way!
 * (Gordon approaches Percy, who then shuts his eyes and the big engine comes to a frightening halt)
 * George Carlin: Percy opened his eyes. Gordon had stopped with Percy's buffers just a few inches from his own. But Percy had began to move.
 * Percy: I won't stay here, I'll run away!
 * George Carlin: He puffed. He ran straight through Edward's station, and was so frightened that he ran right up Gordon's hill without stopping. After that, he was tired, but he couldn't stop. He had no driver to shut off steam and applied his brakes.
 * Percy: I want to stop! I want to stop!
 * George Carlin: He puffed. The man in the signalbox saw Percy was in trouble, so he kindly set the switch. Percy puffed wearily onto a nice empty siding, ending in a big bank of earth. He was too tired now to care where he went.
 * Percy: I want to stop, I want to stop! I have stopped!
 * George Carlin: He puffed thankfully.
 * Workmen: Never mind, Percy.
 * George Carlin: Said the workmen as they dug him out.
 * Workmen: You shall have some drink and some coal and then you feel better.
 * George Carlin: Presently, Gordon arrived.
 * Gordon: Well done, Percy. You started so quickly that you stopped the nasty accident.
 * Percy: I'm sorry I was cheeky.
 * George Carlin: Said Percy.
 * Percy: You were clever to stop.
 * George Carlin: Replied Gordon. Then Gordon helped pull Percy out from the bank. The two engines are now good friends, but Percy is always most careful when he goes on the main line.
 * (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 The Deputation)
 * George Carlin: Snow came early to the Island of Sodor. It was heavier than usual. Most engines hate snow. Donald and Douglas were used to it. Couple back to back with the van between their tenders and the snowplow in their fronts, they set to work. They puffed backwards and forward patrolling the line. Generally, the snow slipped away fiercely, but sometimes they found deeper drifts. Presently, they came to a drift which was larger than most. They charged it, and were just backing for another try when...
 * Henry: Help, help!
 * Douglas: Losh shakes, Donald! It's Henry! Don't worry yourself, Henry! Wait a while! We'll help you out!
 * George Carlin: Henry was very grateful. He saw all was not well. The twins were looking glum. They told them Sir Topham Hatt was making a decision.
 * Douglas: He'll send us away for sure.
 * Percy: It's a shame.
 * George Carlin: Said Percy.
 * Gordon: A lot of nonsense about a broken signalbox.
 * George Carlin: Grumbled Gordon.
 * James: That spiteful break van too.
 * George Carlin: Put in James.
 * James: Good riddance. That's what I say.
 * Henry: The twins were splendid in the snow.
 * George Carlin: Added Henry.
 * Henry: It isn't fair.
 * George Carlin: They all agreed that something must be done, but none knew what. Percy decided to talk to Edward about it.
 * Edward: What you need...
 * George Carlin: Said Edward.
 * Edward: ...is a deputation.
 * George Carlin: He explained what that was. Percy ran back quickly.
 * Percy: Edward says we need a depostation.
 * Gordon: Of course.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon.
 * Gordon: The question is...
 * Henry: What is a desperation?
 * George Carlin: Asked Henry.
 * Percy: It's when engines tell Sir Topham Hatt something's wrong.
 * George Carlin: Said Percy.
 * Duck: Did you say tell Sir Topham Hatt?
 * George Carlin: Asked Duck thoughtfully. There was a long silence.
 * Gordon: I purpose.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon.
 * Gordon: That Percy be our...um...disputation.
 * Percy: Me?!
 * George Carlin: Squeaked Percy.
 * Percy: I can't!
 * Henry: Rubbish, Percy.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry.
 * Henry: It's easy.
 * Gordon: That's settled then.
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon. Poor Percy wished it wasn't.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Hello, Percy. It's nice to be back.
 * George Carlin: Percy jumped.
 * Percy: Uh, yes sir, please sir.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You look nervous, Percy. What's the matter?
 * Percy: Please, sir, they made me a desperation, sir, to speak to you sir. I don't like it, sir.
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt pondered.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Do you mean a deputation, Percy?
 * Percy: Yes sir, please sir. It's Donald and Douglas. They say, sir, that if you send them away, sir, well, they'll be turned to scrap, sir. That would be dreadful, sir. Please, sir, don't send them away.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Thank you, Percy. That will do.
 * George Carlin: Later, Sir Topham Hatt spoke to the engines.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I had a deputation. I understand your feelings, and I give a lot of thought to the matter.
 * George Carlin: He paused impressively.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Donald and Douglas, I hear that your work in the snow was good. You shall have a new coat of paint.
 * George Carlin: The twins were surprised.
 * Donald: Thank you, sir.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: But your names will be painted on you. We'll have no more mistakes.
 * Douglas: Thank you, sir. Uh, does this mean that the both of us?
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt smiled.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: It means...
 * George Carlin: But the rest of his speech was drowned in a delighted chorus of cheers and whistles. The twins were here to stay.
 * (Engines whistling)
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin Gone Fishing)
 * Children: (singing) Sometimes it's nice to take some time out. Do what you really want to do. Just to relax and let the world fly by you. Forget your worry, no need to hurry. Just leave a sign to say... Gone fishing, gone fishing. It's a sunny old day and you're on your way, Gone fishing. Gone fishing, Gone fishing. It's a sunny old day and you're on your way. Why don't we all go fishing? You drop your line down to the river, Waiting to see what you can find. Whatever life has to offer you. You know you'll take it, stand up and face it, Smiling along the way. Gone fishing, gone fishing. It's a sunny old day and you're on your way, Gone fishing. Gone fishing, Gone fishing. It's a sunny old day and you're on your way. Why don't we all go fishing? There's nothing better on a sunny day, When all your work is done. Throw down your line, settle down. Surprise, surprise, look what you've found. Gone fishing, gone fishing. It's a sunny old day and you're on your way, Gone fishing. Gone fishing, Gone fishing. It's a sunny old day and you're on your way. Why don't we all go fishing? It's a sunny old day and you're on your way... Gone fishing!
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin The Flying Kipper)
 * George Carlin: One winter evening, Henry's driver said...
 * Henry's Driver: We'll be out early tomorrow. We've got to take the Flying Kipper. Don't tell Gordon, but I think if we pull the Kipper nicely, Sir Topham Hatt will let us pull the express. The special coal they gave you is working well.
 * Henry: Hooray!
 * George Carlin: Cried Henry.
 * Henry: That will be lovely.
 * George Carlin: All kinds of ships use the harbour at the big station by the sea. There are passenger ships, cargo ships and fishing boats also come here. They unload their fish on the quay. Some of them goes the shops in the town, and the rest in a special train to other places far away. This is the train the railwaymen called the Flying Kipper. Henry was ready at 5:00. There was snow and frost. Men hustled and shouted loading up the crates of fish. The last door banged, the guard showed his green lamp, and the Flying Kipper was ready to go.
 * Henry: Come on, come on, don't be silly, don't be silly.
 * George Carlin: Puffed Henry to the freight cars. The cars shuddered and groaned.
 * Freight Cars: Trickety-trock, trickety-trock, all right, all right!
 * Henry: That's better, that's better.
 * George Carlin: Puffed Henry. Cloud of smoke and steam poured from his funnel into the cold air, and the fire's light shown brightly.
 * Henry: Hurry, hurry, hurry!
 * George Carlin: Panted Henry. They were going well. The light grew better, signal light shown green as they passed. Then, a yellow signal appeared ahead. His driver prepared to stop, but the home signal was down.
 * Henry's Driver: All clear, Henry. Away we go.
 * George Carlin: They couldn't know the switches from the main line to a siding were frozen, and a home signal should have been set a danger, but snow had forced it down. A freight train was waited in a siding to let the Flying Kipper past, and a Driver and Fireman were drinking cocoa in the caboose.
 * Conductor: The Kipper is due.
 * George Carlin: Said the conductor.
 * Fireman: Who cares?
 * George Carlin: Said the Fireman.
 * Fireman: This is good cocoa.
 * George Carlin: The driver got up.
 * Driver: Come on, fireman, back to our engine.
 * George Carlin: They got out just in time.
 * (Henry crashes into the caboose and comes off the rails completely)
 * George Carlin: Henry's driver and fireman had jumped clear before the crash, but Henry lay dazed and surprised. Sir Topham Hatt came to see him.
 * Henry: The signal was down, Sir.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Cheer up, Henry. It wasn't your fault. Ice and snow cause the accident. I'm sending you to Crewe, a fine place for sick engines. They'll give you your new shape and a larger firebox. You'll feel a different engine, and you won't need special coal anymore. Won't that be nice?
 * Henry: Yes, sir.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry doubtfully. Henry liked being a Crewe, but was glad to come home. A crowd of people waited to see him arrive in his new shape. He looked so splendid and strong that they gave him three cheers.
 * Henry: Peep, peep!
 * George Carlin: He whistled.
 * Henry: Thank you very much!
 * George Carlin: I'm sorry to say that a lot of little children were often late for school, because they waited to see Henry go by. They often see him pulling the express. He does it so well that Gordon is jealous. But that's another story.
 * (Another passing by sequence occurs and we begin The Snow Song)
 * Children: (singing) You wake to the silence the bright afterglow. Now there's a surprise for what do you know. It's snowing. Look, it's snowing. Little Jack Frost has been busy last night. The Island of Sodor is a blanket of white 'Cause it's snowing. Yes, it's snowing. White winter wonderland. Beautiful day. Snow, snow, snow, snow. Snow, snow, snow, snow. There in the valley someone you'll know. The little blue train finds his way through the snow. Whistle blowing. Yes, it's snowing. It's a beautiful world; It's a lovely day. Cherish this moment, remember this day 'Cause it's snowing. Yes, it's snowing. White winter wonderland. Beautiful day. Snow, snow, snow, snow.
 * (Children laughing)
 * Children: (singing) White winter wonderland. Beautiful day. Snow, snow, snow, snow. Snow, snow, snow, snow. Stay, stay, please stay.
 * (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 as we end this episode)