Thomas and The Lighthouse Transcript

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 * Michael Brandon: It was the Harvest Festival celebration on the Island of Sodor. There was going to be a big fireworks party in the evening. All the engines had special jobs. And they were all very excited. Sir Topham Hatt came to Tidmouth sheds.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Thomas you must take a new lightbulb to the lighthouse.
 * Thomas: Yes, sir.
 * Michael Brandon: Tooted Thomas.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: The bulb must get to the lighthouse before dark, so that ships at sea can find their way safely home to Sodor. The lightbulb will break easily. You must go slowly and carefully.
 * Michael Brandon: Sir Topham Hatt added. So Thomas puffed quickly away to the warehouse. Thomas started to daydream about the big party. There would be clowns. The choir would be singing. And he'd see the wonderful display of fireworks. Thomas chuffed towards the warehouse. He was very excited. Thomas collected the lightbulb. Then he set off slowly and carefully, as Sir Topham Hatt had told him. Thomas slowed down at every bend...and chuffed carefully through every junction. Thomas stopped at a signal. Emily was there. She was pulling the carousel. She was very excited.
 * Emily: The fireworks are going to start when it gets dark!
 * Michael Brandon: She cried. Thomas wanted to be back in time to see the fireworks. But the lighthouse was on the far side of the island. It was a long way, and it would take a long time to get there. Then an idea flew into Thomas's funnel.
 * Thomas: I'm sure the lightbulb wouldn't break if I went just a little faster.
 * Michael Brandon: He chuffed. And so, Thomas speeded up, just a little. Thomas puffed along. He saw James at the water tower. James had wagons and wagons and wagons of fireworks.
 * James: This is going to be the biggest firework party ever.
 * Michael Brandon: James whistled happily. Now Thomas wanted to see the fireworks even more.
 * Thomas: I'm sure I can go just a little faster.
 * Michael Brandon: He chuffed. So Thomas speeded up...just a little more. Thomas chuffed faster still. The bulb started to rattle and shake on his flatbed. Every time Thomas met another engine, he became more and more excited. Henry huffed along with swings and a seesaw.
 * Henry: It's going to be a wonderful party.
 * Michael Brandon: Puffed Henry. Thomas went a little faster. Then he met Toby with the clown costumes.
 * Toby: See you at the firework party, Thomas.
 * Michael Brandon: He rang. Thomas went a little faster. He saw Percy with cars of children in fancy dress. The children were very excited.
 * Children: See ya, Thomas.
 * Michael Brandon: Cried the children. Now Thomas wanted to be back for the fireworks party more than ever. Before Thomas knew it, he was puffing very fast. Then there was trouble. Harvey was replacing some tracks. Workmen had put a barrier across the track to warn the engines, but Thomas was now going too fast to stop safely. He bashed into the barrier. And the lightbulb broke.
 * Thomas: Cinders and ashes!
 * Michael Brandon: Cried Thomas.
 * Thomas: The lighthouse will not have its light. And the ships won't be safe at sea.
 * Michael Brandon: Thomas puffed quickly back to the warehouse to collect a new lightbulb. He knew now he would be too late to see the fireworks. Thomas had to stop at a signal. Edward was waiting. He was excited.
 * Thomas: I'm off to collect the Chinese dragon.
 * Michael Brandon: He tooted. But all Thomas could think about was getting the new lightbulb. With the new lightbulb safely on board, Thomas set off slowly and carefully. He knew he must deliver this bulb safely to the lighthouse. So when Toby passed with the choir practicing their songs...and when Edward passed with the Chinese dragon, Thomas didn't think about the fireworks party at all. Not once. Thomas arrived at the lighthouse just in time. The bulb was quickly unloaded.
 * Lighthouse Keeper: Thank you, Thomas
 * Michael Brandon: Said the lighthouse keeper. And Thomas puffed back to Tidmouth sheds. He knew he had missed the fireworks party completely. Then Thomas came to the top of a hill, and he saw a wonderful sight. The lighthouse beamed brightly. The ships' lights twinkled in the harbor, and the sea reflected the stars. And even though there were no rockets or Catherine wheels, Thomas thought it looked as wonderful as the fireworks.