Sigrid and the Old Genie

Sigrid and the Old Genie is a fan-made Thomas and Friends episode thought up by BiggestThomasFan.

Characters

 * Proteus
 * Bert (small railway)
 * Mike
 * Blister I and Blister II
 * Sigrid of Arlesdale
 * Madge
 * Mr. Duncan
 * Rex (cameo; seen at the sheds)
 * Frank (cameo; seen at the sheds)
 * Jock (cameo; seen at the sheds)
 * Mr. Percival (mentioned)

Voice Cast

 * Mark Moraghan as the Narrator
 * Nigel Anthony as Proteus
 * Keith Wickham as Bert and Sigrid's Driver
 * Tim Whitnall as Mike and the workman
 * Jonathan Broadbent as Blister I and Blister II
 * Teresa Gallagher as Sigrid of Arlesdale
 * Olivia Colman as Madge
 * Rob Rackstraw as Mr. Duncan

Transcript
Narrator: It was a beautiful morning on the Island of Sodor. The small railway engines were getting ready for the day's work when Mr. Duncan came to see them.

Mr. Duncan: Good morning, engines. Today is the day we start work on extending our railway. Bert, Blister Twins and Sigrid, you will all take turns helping out with the works. Bert, you will be the first engine to help out.

Bert: Yes, sir.

Sigrid: Once the line is extend, I think it will bring more people to our railway.

Blister I: Yes. You're probably right, Sigrid.

Blister II: I understand that there used to be another railway where we work right now.

Bert: That's right, Blister II. This was formerly the area of the Mid-Sodor Railway.

Mike: Do you suppose there could still be anymore engines from it hiding somewhere near our railway?

Bert: I don't think so, Mike. A few of them work on the Skarloey Railway on the east side of the island now. I think there were a few other engines that worked here, but they're probably long gone now.

Sigrid: Well, you never know. Anyway, I'd better get started on my work. I'm doing Bert's work while he's helping with the construction.

Narrator: Everyday, Bert, the Blister Twins and Sigrid took turns helping out with the construction. The process was going by rather quickly with their help. Then one day, Sigrid was helping the workmen when they came across a mine. The Small Controller was with them.

Mr. Duncan: This mine must have been part of the Mid-Sodor Railway.

Narrator: He was very impressed, but Sigrid was rather scared.

Sigrid: This mine looks very spooky. I'll be very glad when I have to leave.

(Later on, Sigrid takes the workman home feeling very glad)

Mr. Duncan: I think the mine will make a find place for visitors, but it'll take some hard work first. Sigrid, since you found the mine, you'll help with its restoration.

Sigrid: Y-y-yes, sir.

Narrator: But Sigrid was still worried. The next day, she took workmen up to the mine.

Sigrid: I'm positive this place is haunted.

Sigrid's Driver: We have to stay here on night shift tonight to help the workmen, Sigrid.

Sigrid: What?!

Mike: Beware of the ghost, Sigrid.

Sigrid: What ghost?

Mike: The Old Genie Ghost. Whenever he's nearby, you feel a rush of wind. Then, a creaking noise. And lastly, you see the light flicker on and off, off and on. Good luck, Sigrid.

Narrator: Nighttime came. Sigrid thought the mine looked very spooky.

Sigrid: I gotta stop worrying. Everything will be fine, I hope.

Narrator: Suddenly, Sigrid felt a rush of wind.

Sigrid: Whoa!

(Creaking noise)

Sigrid: It's the ghost!

Sigrid's Driver: What ghost?

Sigrid (while shaking): It's the Old Genie Ghost! He's come to hunt me down!

Sigrid's Driver: Calm down, Sigrid. I'll go and investigate.

(Sigrid's driver leaves. And soon returns)

Sigrid's Driver: Sigrid, the Old Genie wants to meet you.

Sigrid: I want to wait till morning.

Sigrid's Driver: But Sigrid, ghosts do not work day shifts.

Sigrid: Well... okay. I'll be brave.

Narrator: Sigrid slowly and bravely made her way up the mine. As she did so, she saw a light in the distance flickering on and off, off and on.

Sigrid: (Gasps) It's an old engine.

Workman: Sigrid, this is your ghost.

Proteus: My name's Proteus, but some people call me 'the Old Genie' because I say my lamp is magical because it's so bright.

Sigrid: Nice to meet you, Proteus. I'm Sigrid.

Proteus: Are you alright, Sigrid?

Sigrid: Yes, but I wish I was more brave to be at this mine. I think it looks very spooky.

Proteus: Sigrid, bravery isn't something that can come from a wish. It comes from you when you face your fears. You were very brave to puff up to meet me.

Sigrid: You're right, Proteus. I was brave.

Proteus: But you know what I wish for? I wish I was a working engine again, but the tracks on your railway are too small for me to run on.

Sigrid: I'll talk to Mr. Duncan tomorrow. He might have an idea of what to do with you.

Proteus: Thank you, Sigrid.

Narrator: The next morning, Sigrid told Mr. Duncan all about Proteus.

Mr. Duncan: Yes, Sigrid. I think I know what to do. I'll have to call Mr. Percival. He's the controller of the Skarloey Railway. Proteus is just the right size for that railway. Thank you, Sigrid. You can go to the sheds for a rest.

Sigrid: Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

Narrator: So Mr. Duncan made a phone call.

Mr. Duncan: Hello. Mr. Percival, it's Fergus Duncan, controller of the Arlesdale Railway. I was just wondering if you could use another engine.

Narrator: Later on, Sigrid went back to the mines to see Proteus.

Proteus: Thank you for telling your controller about me, Sigrid. I'm going to work on the Skarloey Railway, which I understand is on the other side of the island.

Sigrid: Yes. I know we only just met last night, but I'm sad to say goodbye.

Proteus: I'll tell you what, maybe I can ask my new controller to write to you and your friends, telling you how I'm getting on.

Sigrid: Okay. Thank you, Proteus. I hope you enjoy your new life.

(Horn honks)

Madge: I'm here to pick up an engine named Proteus.

Proteus: That's me.

Madge: I'm Madge, and I was asked to take you to the steamwork at Crovan's Gate.

Proteus: Alright then. Thanks.

(Proteus is loaded onto Madge's flatbed, and they set off)

Proteus: Goodbye, Sigrid. I'll be sure to let you know how I'm doing soon.

Sigrid: Goodbye, Proteus. I'm looking forward to hearing how you're getting on.