Better Late Than Never and Other Stories (Diesels of Sodor/Thomas version)

The Diesels of Sodor/Thomas version Better Late Than Never and Other Stories is BiggestThomasFan's Diesels of Sodor/Thomas parody of the Thomas US video of the same name.

Cast

 * BoCo as Thomas
 * Rusty as Edward
 * Dennis as Henry
 * Diesel 10 as Gordon
 * Diesel as James
 * Paxton as Percy
 * Derek as Duck
 * James as Diesel
 * The Mainland Controller as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Salty as Toby (does not speak)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Episodes

 * 1) Better Late Than Never
 * 2) Pop Goes the Red Engine
 * 3) James' Devious Deed
 * 4) A Close Shave for Derek
 * 5) Diesel 10 Takes a Dip
 * 6) Down the Mine
 * 7) The Runaway

Better Late Than Never
Narrator: The diesels were finding life difficult. Workmen were mending the viaduct on the main line.

The arches needed strengthening. The Mainland Controller did not want to close railway while the work was done. And so repairs took a long time.

The engines had to take great care when crossing the viaduct. And the delay often made them late on their journey to the junction where they knew BoCo would be waiting to collect his passengers.

BoCo grew crosser and crosser.

BoCo: Time's time!

Narrator: He grumbled.

BoCo: Why should I have to keep my passengers waiting while Diesel and Dennis dawdle about all day on viaducts?

Dennis: Don't blame me!

Narrator: Snorted Dennis.

Dennis: If we hurry across the viaduct, it might collapse. And then you'd have no passengers at all. What would you do then?

BoCo: Make my deliveries on time for one thing!

Narrator: Retorted BoCo. He hurried away before Dennis could answer.

Bertie was impatient too. He was timed to arrive just after BoCo. His passengers found that instead of going straight from their bus to their train, they were kept waiting til BoCo arrived.

Soon, Bertie grew cross with BoCo.

Bertie: Late again!

Narrator: He remarked, as BoCo panted wearily in.

Bertie: We maybe friends, but I thought you could go fast, BoCo. It's time we have another race. I reckon I can beat you now.

Narrator: BoCo let off smoke loudly.

BoCo: Rubbish!

Narrator: He hissed fiercely.

BoCo: It's those main line diesels! They dither about on the viaduct, and they blame the Mainland Controller's workmen. It's just an excuse for laziness if you ask me!

Narrator: One day, Diesel was later than ever at the junction.

Diesel: I'm sorry, BoCo.

Narrator: He puffed.

Diesel: I was held up at the station, and the viaduct made it worse.

BoCo: It's like for you I'm a guarantee connection!

Narrator: Grumbled BoCo. Before Diesel could answer, he puffed importantly away.

BoCo: Come along, come along.

Narrator: He panted to the coaches. Annie and Clarabel did their best, but BoCo soon found that he couldn't save much time.

Suddenly, BoCo saw Bertie ahead. His radiator was steaming.

BoCo: What's the matter?

Narrator: Asked BoCo.

BoCo: You should be at the station by now. You're late!

Bertie: I feel dreadful.

Narrator: Moaned Bertie.

Bertie: All upset inside, and driver says he can't make me better. Thank goodness you're late too. Can you take my passengers, please? They'll never get home otherwise.

BoCo: Of course.

Narrator: Agreed BoCo. He now felt sorry for Bertie, and promised to get help at the next station.

BoCo set off again. Already, he felt much more cheerful. And Bertie's passengers, traveling in Annie and Clarabel, all reach home safely.

When Bertie was better, he came to thank BoCo.

Bertie: I'm sorry I teased you about being late.

Narrator: He said.

BoCo: That's alright.

Narrator: Said BoCo.

BoCo: I'm glad I could help. There are times when being late isn't such a bad thing after all.

Narrator: With a last cheerful greeting, the two friends went back to work.