Mr. Conductor's Birthday

Characters

 * Stephen
 * Diesel
 * Arry and Bert
 * Diesel 10
 * Paxton
 * Sidney
 * Norman
 * Den and Dart
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Mr. Conductor
 * C. Junior
 * Sir Robert Norramby
 * Thomas (does not speak)
 * Glynn (cameo; seen at the party at Ulfstead Castle)
 * Millie (cameo; seen at the party at Ulfstead Castle)

Transcript
Narrator: All the diesels like helping out as much as they can, just to show that most of them have a good streak in them somewhere. Diesel 10, however, is often left out because he doesn't always get to do the job he likes, and sometimes he isn't given a job at all. And the biggest times he is left out are when he doesn't get to take the annual birthday train for Mr. Conductor's special day.

Diesel 10: I've never been allowed to attend a birthday party in the whole of my life, and no one cares.

Paxton: Cheer up Diesel 10. You may get a chance to go to one sometime.

Diesel 10: I hope so.

Narrator: This year the diesels all wanted to take the birthday decorations to Ulfstead Castle.

Sir Topham Hatt: So you've all heard that today is the special birthday for the Conductor of Shining Time, haven't you?

Diesels: Oh yes sir!

Sir Topham Hatt: So I shall need one of you to help Stephen deliver the goods for the celebration at Ulfstead Castle.

Diesel 10: Please may I go?

Sir Topham Hatt: Sorry Diesel 10. I've already arranged for Norman to do the job.

Norman: Right away sir.

Narrator: Unfortunately Norman was pushing so hard he popped a gasket and had to stop about halfway.

Stephen: I simply refuse to carry on without a back engine.

Stephen's Driver: Then we'll have to wait for another one to come along.

Narrator: Thomas was sent to collect Norman and take him back to the dieselworks for repairs.

Den: Don't worry Norman. We'll have you fixed up before you know it.

Norman: You can say that again.

Dart: Just be patient. It won't be done all in one day.

Narrator: Meanwhile Stephen's driver attempted to flag Diesel down.

Mr. Conductor: Could please push Stephen up the rest of the way to Ulfstead Castle please?

C. Junior: We must reach the castle before dark.

Diesel: I'm far too busy taking diesel oil to the fueling depot. And even so, I won't stop complaining about its smell, even though it is my last load of the day.

Stephen: Please young Diesel, come you come back after you've delivered your last load of fuel?

Diesel: Sorry, no can do! Bye!

Stephen's Fireman: Well that served absolutely no purpose.

Narrator: Then Arry and Bert came along with a train of quarry rock.

Stephen: Ah, they seem more like the right one.

Bert: What is it we're right for?

Stephen: Would you two care to help me up to Ulfstead Castle?

Arry: Why should we?

Bert: He's right. We'll be far too busy with other things after this job.

Arry: Yes, and before you ask, those things are none of your buisness.

Narrator: And Arry and Bert left Stephen in suspense too. Just as the old engine was about to give up hope, Paxton and Sidney came up.

Stephen: Hopefully third time lucky. Hey, you two. Over here!

Paxton: Stephen, was that you?

Sidney: Is something wrong old chap.

Stephen: So how would you like to help push the train of decorations to Ulfstead Castle?

Sidney: Oh we'd love to, wouldn't we Paxton?

Paxton: Oh sure Sidney. But the trouble is, we've been playing about lately when we should be working.

Sidney: Yeah, so we have to make up for lost time. Sorry.

C. Junior: Finally. A simple reason as to why they couldn't help take the train to the castle.

Narrator: Meanwhile back at the dieselworks, Diesel 10 had heard everything.

Diesel 10: So Paxton and Sidney couldn't, and Diesel, Arry and Bert wouldn't. I guess that means there's nobody to take the guests. (gasps) Of course, except for me. I guess now's my big chance.

Narrator: Diesel 10 set off to the rescue. When he found Stephen, everyone was amazed to see him.

Stephen: Diesel 10? Is that you?

Diesel 10: It is I, old pal. And you must be Stephen the Rocket. I've come to help.

Stephen: Is that so?

Diesel 10: Well, I will admit. I was the only one able to come, so I decided it was up to me. Besides, I've always wanted to attend a birthday party.

Mr. Conductor: Three cheers for Diesel 10!

C. Junior: Hear hear!

Narrator: So Stephen and Diesel 10 arrived at the castle grounds just in time. The decorations were unloaded and quickly put up. The party was a great success and Diesel 10 was glad to finally be a birthday guest.

Stephen: I'm glad your wish came true for once Diesel 10.

Diesel 10: So am I, Stephen. Thanks for letting me help you.

Sir Robert Norramby: Let's hear a big thank you to Mr. Conductor for coming to celebrate his special birthday with us.

Mr. Conductor: Thank you Sir Robert.

C. Junior: Yes thanks for having us.

Narrator: But Diesel 10 was happiest of all.