A Scarf For Percy (August 1998)

A Scarf For Percy was released in August 1998 and July 2000 on VHS, and then in March 2004 on DVD, featuring the first eight Season 3 episodes narrated by George Carlin.

Characters[]

Thomas
Edward
Henry
Gordon
James
Percy
Toby
Duck
Donald
Diesel
Bertie
Harold
Sir Topham Hatt
Annie and Clarabel (do not speak)
Henrietta (does not speak)
Douglas (cameo)
Bill and Ben (cameo)
Trevor (cameo)

Descriptions[]

August 1998[]

PEEP! PEEP!

July 2000[]

PEEP! PEEP!

March 2004[]

PEEP! PEEP!

Story Stops[]

A Scarf For Percy
Percy's Promise
Time For Trouble
Gordon and The Famous Visitor
Donald's Duck
Thomas Gets Bumped
Thomas, Percy and The Dragon
Diesel Does It Again

Bonus Features[]

Character Gallery
Web Fun

Trivia[]

Narrated by George Carlin.
Released on August 18, 1998 (the day that Thomas Comes To Breakfast and A Big Day For Thomas were released).
The US Season 4 intro (version 2), nameplate sequence (from Thomas Comes To Breakfast) and the outro are used altogether.
The "Next Story Coming Up Soon!" logo and the title card text were sourced from the "Thomas Comes To Breakfast" 1998 VHS and the "A Big Day For Thomas" 1998 VHS.
In the end credits, a still from Diesel Does It Again was the same still from Thomas Saves The Day and Other Stories, with the end credit text sourced from the 1998 volumes.
Nameplates after every episode shows Duke, Peter Sam, Sir Handel, Rheneas, Skarloey, Rusty, Stepney, Duncan, George, Mavis, Oliver, Bulgy, Post Van, Caroline and Class 40.
These were the first eight Season 3 episodes based on the Time For Trouble UK VHS.

Opening Previews[]

February 1998 VHS[]

Video Treasures Tracking Control
Video Treasures FBI Warning
Anchor Bay Entertainment logo (1998-1999)
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas and Friends US Season 4 intro (version 2)
First few seconds of A Scarf For Percy

July 2000 VHS[]

Anchor Bay FBI Warning
Anchor Bay Entertainment logo (1999-2003)
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas and Friends US Season 4 intro (version 2)
First few seconds of A Scarf For Percy

July 2000 Alternate VHS[]

Anchor Bay FBI Warning
Anchor Bay Entertainment logo (1999-2003)
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas and Friends Season 3 intro
First few seconds of A Scarf For Percy

March 2004 DVD[]

Anchor Bay FBI Warning
Anchor Bay Entertainment logo (2003-2007)
HiT Entertainment logo (2001)
Thomas and Friends VHS/DVD Collection Trailer
A Scarf For Percy DVD Menu
HiT Entertainment logo (2001)
Britt Allcroft Presents logo
Thomas and Friends US Season 4 intro (version 2)
First few seconds of A Scarf For Percy

Closing Previews[]

February 1998 VHS[]

Last few seconds of Diesel Does It Again
Thomas and Friends outro
A Britt Allcroft Production logo
Anchor Bay Entertainment logo (1998-1999)

July 2000 VHS[]

Last few seconds of Diesel Does It Again
Thomas and Friends outro
A Britt Allcroft Production logo

July 2000 Alternate VHS[]

Last few seconds of Diesel Does It Again
Thomas and Friends UK Season 3 outro
A Britt Allcroft Production in association with Fuji Television Network Inc. logo

March 2004 DVD[]

Last few seconds of Diesel Does It Again
Thomas and Friends outro
A Britt Allcroft Production logo
HiT Entertainment logo (2003)

Opening Credits[]

1998/2000/2004 versions[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
Adaptation by BRITT ALLCROFT
A SCARF FOR PERCY
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

2000 K-Mart Exclusive[]

A Scarf For Percy[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
A SCARF FOR PERCY
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Percy's Promise[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
PERCY'S PROMISE
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Time For Trouble[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
TIME FOR TROUBLE
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Gordon and The Famous Visitor[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
GORDON AND THE FAMOUS VISITOR
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Donald's Duck[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
DONALD'S DUCK
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Thomas Gets Bumped[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
THOMAS GETS BUMPED
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Thomas, Percy and The Dragon[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
THOMAS, PERCY AND THE DRAGON
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Diesel Does It Again[]

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS
Based on The Railway Series by The REV.W.AWDRY
DIESEL DOES IT AGAIN
Told by GEORGE CARLIN
Directed by DAVID MITTON

Cover Artwork[]

1998 Front Cover[]

Percy from "A Scarf For Percy"

1998 Back Cover[]

Top Left: Toby and James from "Time For Trouble"
Top Right: Thomas and Bertie from "Thomas Gets Bumped"

2000/2004 Front Cover[]

Top: Percy
Bottom: Gordon on the viaduct from "Gordon and The Famous Visitor"

Back Cover[]

Top Left: Donald and Duck from "Donald's Duck"
Top Right: Thomas at the harbor from "Thomas, Percy and The Dragon"

Cover Color[]

Tea Green (1998)
Apricot (2000/2004)

Running Time[]

41 Minutes

Script and Nameplates[]

A Scarf For Percy[]

George Carlin: It was a cold winter's morning on the Island of Sodor. The wind was bitter and the ground hard with frost. Thomas and Percy were cold and cross.
Thomas: All I want is a warm boiler.
George Carlin: Huffed Thomas.
Thomas: Firelighter knows that. He's late.
Percy: He's not late.
George Carlin: Replied Percy.
Percy: This weather woke us up early.
George Carlin: Gusts of wind swirled round the shed, tossing flakes of snow towards Thomas. Then they swooshed round Percy too.
Percy: Why don't we talk about something else?
George Carlin: Shivered Percy.
Thomas: Yes.
George Carlin: Replied Thomas.
Thomas: Like how silly we'll look when our funnels turn into icicles.
Percy: That's not funny. Maybe we'll stop feeling cold if we talk about warm things-like sunshine and steam.
Thomas: And firelighters.
George Carlin: Muttered Thomas.
Percy: Scarves!
George Carlin: Continued Percy.
Thomas: Scarves?!
George Carlin: Laughed Thomas.
Thomas: That's what you need, Percy. A woolly scarf round your funnel.
George Carlin: Thomas was only teasing, but Percy thought happily about scarves until the firelighter came. Sir Topham Hatt was enjoying hot porridge for breakfast. He was looking forward to taking important visitors on a tour of the railway, and had pressed his special trousers.
Sir Topham Hatt: I shall put them in my trunk.
George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt said to his wife.
Sir Topham Hatt: And change into them just before the photographs are taken.
George Carlin: Then he set off to catch his train. Percy was now working hard. His fire was burning nicely, and he had plenty of steam, but he still thought about scarves. He saw them everywhere he went.
Percy: My funnel's cold! My funnel's cold!
George Carlin: He puffed.
Percy: I want a scarf! I want a scarf!
Henry: Rubbish Percy!
George Carlin: Said Henry.
Henry: Engines don't wear scarves.
Percy: Engines with proper funnels do.
George Carlin: Replied Percy.
Percy: You've only got a small one.
George Carlin: Before Henry could answer, Percy puffed away. Henry snorted. He was looking foward to pulling the special train. It was time for the photographs. Everyone was excited. Sir Topham Hatt was waiting on the platform for his trousers. They were in a trunk amongst a big load of baggage. The porters were taking the baggage trolley across the line. They were walking backwards to see that nothing fell off. Percy was still being cheeky. His driver always shut off steam just outside the station. Percy wanted to surprise the coaches by coming in as quietly was he could. But the porters didn't hear him either. Percy gave them such a fright that boxes and bags burst everywhere.
(Sir Topham Hatt and the passengers watch in shock as a box, some trousers and the hat go flying)
Percy: Oh!
George Carlin: Groaned Percy.
(The crate falls on top of Percy, covering him, Sir Topham Hatt and all the passengers completely)
George Carlin: Sticky streams of jam trickled down Percy's face. A top hat hung on his lamp iron. Worst of all, a pair of trousers coiled lovingly round his funnel. Everyone was very angry. Sir Topham Hatt seized the top hat.
Sir Topham Hatt: Mine!
George Carlin: He said.
Sir Topham Hatt: Percy look at this!
Percy: Yes sir. I am sir.
Sir Topham Hatt: My best trousers too.
Percy: Yes sir. Please sir.
Sir Topham Hatt: We must pay the passengers for their spoiled clothes, and my trousers are ruined. I hope this will teach you not to play tricks with the coaches.
George Carlin: Percy went off to the yard. He felt very silly. On the way he met James.
James: Hello Percy. So you found a scarf, eh? But legs go in trousers, not funnels!
George Carlin: And he puffed off to tell Henry the news. That evening, Thomas and Percy were resting in the shed. Percy's driver has taken away the trousers and gave Percy a good rubdown.
Thomas: Firelighter's promised to come early tomorrow.
George Carlin: Said Thomas. Henry arrived. He'd enjoyed taking the visitors around and now he felt sorry for Percy too.
Henry: Driver says the weather will be warmer tomorrow. You won't need a scarf, Percy.
Percy: Certainly not!
George Carlin: Replied Percy.
Percy: Engines don't need scarves. Engines need warm boilers. Everyone knows that!

Nameplates after A Scarf For Percy[]

Duke
Peter Sam
Sir Handel
Rheneas
Skarloey
Rusty
Stepney

Percy's Promise[]

George Carlin: Every summer, the Island of Sodor was very busy. Holiday makers love the sight see. When the weather is fine, there's no better place to visit. Some people like to go to the mountains. Others like the valleys. Children love the seaside. One morning, Thomas was puffing along the line that runs by the coast. His two coaches Annie and Clarabel were packed with children going to the beach. Everyone was happy. Percy was taking some freight cars at the Harbour.
Percy: Hello, Thomas. You look cheerful. I wish I can take children today instead of freight cars.
Thomas: They're in the vicar's Sunday school.
George Carlin: Explained Thomas.
Thomas: I'm busy this evening, but the stationmaster says I can ask you to take the children home.
Percy: Of course I will.
George Carlin: Promised Percy. Later, Percy saw Harold.
Harold: Sorry, Percy. Can't talk. I'm on high alert.
Percy: Why?
Harold: Bad weather's due. My help's always needed. Might how you go, Percy.
Percy: Huh.
George Carlin: Huffed Percy.
Percy: As long I got rails to run on, I can go anywhere and any weather anyhow. Goodbye.
Edward: Be careful.
George Carlin: Warned Edward.
Edward: There's a storm coming.
Percy: A promise is a promise.
George Carlin: Thought Percy.
Percy: No matter what the weather.
George Carlin: The children had a lovely day, but by tea time, dark clouds loomed ahead. Annie and Clarabel were glad when Percy arrived. He was just in time. The rain streamed down Percy's boiler.
Percy: Ugh!
George Carlin: He shivered and thought of his nice dry shed. Percy struggled on past coastal villages and into the countryside. The river was rising fast.
Percy: I wish I could see, I wish I could see!
George Carlin: Complained Percy as he battled against the rain. More trouble lay ahead.
(Percy falls into the water and inside him, the fire gets sloshed)
Percy: Oh!
George Carlin: Hissed Percy.
Percy: The water's sloshing my fire!
George Carlin: Percy's driver and fireman had to find some more firewood.
Percy's Fireman: I'll have some of your floor boards, please.
George Carlin: Said the fireman to the conductor.
Conductor: I only swept the floor this morning.
George Carlin: Grumbled the conductor and he still help. Soon, Percy's fire was burning well. He felt warm and comfortable again. Then he saw Harold.
Percy: Oh dear.
George Carlin: Thought Percy.
Percy: Harold's coming to laugh at me.
George Carlin: Something floated onto Percy's boiler.
Percy: Ow!
George Carlin: Explained Percy.
Percy: He needed throw things.
Percy's Driver: It's a parachute!
George Carlin: Laughed his driver.
Percy's Driver: Harold's dropping hot drinks from us.
Percy: Thank you, Harold.
George Carlin: Whistled Percy.
Harold: Good to be at service.
George Carlin: Replied Harold as buzzed away. The water lapped Percy's wheels. Percy was losing steam again, but he plunged bravely on.
Percy: I promised.
George Carlin: He panted.
Percy: I promised.
George Carlin: He meant one more big effort, and at last exhausted by triumph, he brought the train home.
Thomas: Well done, Percy!
George Carlin: Cheered Thomas.
Thomas: You kept your promise, despite everything!
George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt arrived in Harold. First, he thanked the men, then Percy.
Sir Topham Hatt: Harold told me you are a wizard. He said he can beat you at somethings, but not a been on submarine. I don't know what you get onto sometimes, but I do know that you're a really useful engine.
Percy: Oh sir.
George Carlin: Whispered Percy happily.

Nameplates after Percy's Promise[]

Duncan
George
Mavis
Oliver
Bulgy
Post Van
Caroline
Class 40

Time For Trouble[]

George Carlin: The Island of Sodor has many visitors, and Sir Topham Hatt had scheduled more trains. Gordon the Big Engine had to work harder than ever before.
Gordon: Come on.
George Carlin: He called to the coaches.
Gordon: Come on, come on, come on. The passengers rely on me to be on time.
George Carlin: Whenever Gordon finished one journey it was time for another to begin.
(The conductor blows his whistle)
Gordon: Never mind.
George Carlin: He puffed.
Gordon: I like a long run to stretch my wheels.
George Carlin: Even so, Sir Topham Hatt decided that Gordon needed a rest.
Sir Topham Hatt: James shall do your work.
George Carlin: He said kindly. James was delighted. He like to show off his smart red paint and was determined to be as fast as Gordon.
James: You know, little Toby.
George Carlin: He boasted.
James: I'm an important engine. Everyone knows it. I'm as regular as clockwork. Never late, always on time, that's me.
Toby: Sez you.
George Carlin: Replied Toby. Just then, Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
Sir Topham Hatt: Your parts are worn, Toby, so you must go to the works to be mended.
Toby: Can I take Henrietta, sir?
Sir Topham Hatt: No. What would the passengers do without her?
George Carlin: Toby saw Percy by the water tower.
Percy: Don't worry, Toby. I'll take care of Henrietta until you get back.
George Carlin: Soon Toby was out on the main line. He clanked as he trundled along. He's a little engine with small wheels. His tanks will not hold much water. He had come a long way and began to feel thirsty. In the distance was a signal.
Toby: Good.
George Carlin: He thought.
Toby: There's a station ahead. I can have a nice drink and a rest until James has passed.
George Carlin: Toby was enjoying his drink when the signalman came up. He had never seen Toby before. Toby's driver tried to explain but the new signalman wouldn't listen.
Signalman: We must clear the line for James with the express. You'll had to get more water at the next station.
George Carlin: Hurrying used a lot of water and his tanks were soon empty. Poor Toby was out of steam and stranded on the main line.
Toby's Fireman: We must warn James.
George Carlin: Said the fireman. Then he saw Percy and Henrietta.
Toby's Fireman: Please, take me back to the station. It's an emergency.
George Carlin: Henrietta hated leaving Toby.
Percy: Never mind.
George Carlin: Said Percy.
Percy: You're taking the fireman to warn James. That's a big help.
George Carlin: Henrietta felt much better. James was fuming when he heard the news.
James: I'm going to be late.
Signalman: My fault.
George Carlin: Said the signalman.
Signalman: I didn't understand about Toby.
James' Driver: Now James.
George Carlin: Said his driver.
James' Driver: You had to push Toby.
James: What, me?!
George Carlin: Snorted James.
James: Me?! Push Toby and pull my train too?!
George Carlin: Grumbling dreadfully, James set off to find Toby. He came up behind Toby and gave him a bump.
James: Get on you!
George Carlin: James had to work very hard. When he reached the works station he felt exhausted. Some children were on the platform.
Boy: Coo. The express is late and it's got two engines. I think James couldn't pull it on his own so Toby had to help him.
Toby: Never mind, James.
George Carlin: Whispered Toby.
Toby: They're only joking.
James: Huh!
George Carlin: Said James. Toby just smiled.

Nameplates after Time For Trouble[]

Duke
Peter Sam
Sir Handel
Rheneas
Skarloey
Rusty
Stepney

Gordon and The Famous Visitor[]

George Carlin: It was an important day in the yard. Everyone was excited, making notes and taking photographs. A special visitor had arrived, and was now the center of attention.
Thomas: Who's that?
George Carlin: Whispered Thomas to Duck.
Duck: That...
George Carlin: Said Duck proudly.
Duck: ...is a celebrity.
Percy: A what?
George Carlin: Asked Percy.
Duck: A celebrity is a very famous engine.
George Carlin: Replied Duck.
Duck: Driver says we can talk to him soon.
Thomas: Oh.
George Carlin: Said Thomas.
Thomas: He's probably too famous to even notice us.
George Carlin: Just then, Gordon arrived.
Gordon: Pah!
George Carlin: Said Gordon.
Gordon: Who cares? A lot of fuss about nothing, if you ask me.
George Carlin: And he steamed away. Later that night, the engines found that the visitor wasn't conceited at all. He enjoyed talking the engines, till' long after the stars came out. He left early next morning. Gordon was still complaining.
Gordon: Good riddance.
George Carlin: He grumbled.
Gordon: Chattering all night. Who is he, anyway?
Thomas: Duck told you.
George Carlin: Replied Thomas.
Thomas: He's famous.
Gordon: As famous as me? Nonsense.
Thomas: He's famouser than you. He went 100 miles an hour before you were thought of.
Gordon: Huh. So he says.
George Carlin: Huffed Gordon.
Gordon: But I didn't like his looks. He's got no armor. Never trust domeless engines. They're not respectable. I never boast, but I'd say that 100 miles an hour would be easy for me. Goodbye.
George Carlin: Duck took some freight cars to Edward's station.
Edward: Hello.
George Carlin: Called Edward.
Edward: That famous engine came through this morning. He whistled to me. Wasn't he kind?
Duck: He's the finest engine in the world.
George Carlin: Replied Duck, then he told Edward what Gordon had said.
Edward: Take no notice.
George Carlin: Soothed Edward.
Edward: He's just jealous. He thinks no engine should be famous but him. Look, he's coming now.
George Carlin: Gordon was running very fast. His wheels pounded the rails.
Gordon: He did it, I'll do it. He did it, I'll do it!
George Carlin: Gordon's train rocketed past, and was gone.
Duck: He'll knock himself to bits!
George Carlin: Chuckled Duck. Gordon's driver eased him off.
Gordon's Driver: Steady, Gordon. We aren't running a race.
Gordon: We are, then.
George Carlin: Said Gordon, but he said it to himself. Suddenly, Gordon began to feel a little strange.
Gordon: The top of my boiler seems funny.
George Carlin: He thought.
Gordon: It feels as if something is loose! I'd better go slower.
George Carlin: But it was too late. On the viaduct, they met the wind. It was a teasing wind that blew suddenly at hard puffs. Gordon thought it wanted to push him off the bridge.
Gordon: No, you don't!
George Carlin: He said firmly. But the wind had other ideas. It curled round his boiler, crept under his loose dome, and lifted off and away into the valley below.
(The dome falls into the water)
George Carlin: Gordon was most uncomfortable. The cold wind was whistling through his hole where his dome should be and he felt silly without it. At the big station, the Freight Cars laughed at him.
(Freight Cars laugh)
George Carlin: Gordon tried to wheesh them away.
(Freight Cars continue laughing)
George Carlin: But they crowded round', no matter what he did. On the way back home, he wanted his driver to stop and fetch his dome.
Gordon's Driver: We'll never find it now.
George Carlin: Said his driver.
Gordon's Driver: You'll have to go to the works for a new one.
George Carlin: Gordon was very cross.
Gordon: I hope the shed is empty tonight.
George Carlin: He huffed to himself. But all the engines were there waiting.
A Voice: Never trust domeless engines.
George Carlin: Said a voice from somewhere behind him.
A Voice: They aren't respectable.

Nameplates after Gordon and The Famous Visitor[]

Duncan
George
Mavis
Oliver
Bulgy
Post Van
Caroline
Class 40

Donald's Duck[]

George Carlin: Duck the Great Western engine works hard in the yard at the big station. Sometimes, he pulled coaches. Sometimes he pushed freight cars. But whatever the work, Duck got the job done without fuss. One day, Duck was resting in the shed when Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
Sir Topham Hatt: Your work in the yard had been good. Would you like to have a branch line to your own.
Duck: Yes please, sir.
George Carlin: Replied Duck. So Duck took charge of his new branch line. The responsibility delighted him. The line runs along a coast by sandy beaches till it meets a port were big ships come in. Duck enjoyed exploring every curve and corner of the line. Sea breezes swirled his smoke high into the air and his green paint glistened in the sunlight.
Duck: This is just like being on holiday.
George Carlin: He thought.
Duck's Driver: Well you know what they say.
George Carlin: Laughed his driver.
Duck's Driver: A change is as good as a rest.
George Carlin: Soon, Duck was busier than ever. Sir Topham Hatt was building a new station at the port. Duck pulled the heavy freight cars whenever they were needed. Bertie looked after Duck's passengers and the other engines helped too. But the work took a long time. Noise and dust filled the air.
Toby: Don't worry.
George Carlin: Whistled Toby.
Toby: The station is nearly finished.
Duck: And on time, too.
George Carlin: Said Duck thankfully. Duck felt his responsibility deeply and talked endlessly about it.
Duck: You don't understand, Donald, how much Sir Topham Hatt relies on me.
Donald: Och aye.
George Carlin: Muttered Donald sleepily.
Duck: I'm great western and I...
Donald: Quack, quack, quack.
Duck: What?
Donald: You heard. Quack, quack you go. Sounds like you had an egg laid. Now wheesh and let an engine sleep.
Duck: Quack yourself!
George Carlin: Said Duck indignantly. Later, he spoke to his driver.
Duck: Donald says I quack, as if I laid an egg.
Duck's Fireman: Quack do you?
George Carlin: Pondered his fireman. He whispered something to Duck and his driver. They were going to play a joke on Donald and pay him back for teasing Duck. The engines were busy for the rest of the day and nothing more was said. Not even a quack. But when at last, Donald was asleep, Duck's driver and fireman popped something into his water tank. Next morning when Donald for water, he found that he had an unexpected passenger aboard. A small white duckling popped out of his water tank.
Donald: Now look who's behind this.
George Carlin: Laughed Donald. The duckling was tamed, she shared the fireman's sandwiches and rode in the tender. The other engines enjoyed teasing Donald about her. Presently, she grew tired of travelling and hopped off to the station and there she stayed. That night, Donald's driver and fireman got busy and in the morning when Duck's crew arrived to look him over they laughed and laughed.
Duck's Driver: Look, Duck. Look what's under your bunker. It's a nest box with an egg in it.
George Carlin: Donald opened a sleepy eye.
Donald: Well, well, well. You must've laid it in the night, Duck. All unbeknownst.
George Carlin: Then Duck laughed too.
Duck: You win, Donald. It did take a clever engine to get the better of you.
George Carlin: There's a pond near the duckling station. Here she often swims and welcomes the trains as they passed by. The stationmaster calls her Dilly. But to everyone else, she is always Donald's Duck.

Nameplates after Donald's Duck[]

Duke
Peter Sam
Sir Handel
Rheneas
Skarloey
Rusty
Stepney

Thomas Gets Bumped[]

George Carlin: Every afternoon, Thomas the Tank Engine puffs along his branch line with Annie and Clarabel. First they pass the water mill. Next, they come to a big farm. Then, they can see a bridge with a village nestled either side of it. This is a special place. Whenever children hear Thomas coming along, they stand on the bridge, waving until he is out of sight. One day, Thomas was running late. He had stopped at a red light before the bridge to talk to some new children. Percy the Green Engine was waiting, too.
Percy: Hurry up, Thomas.
George Carlin: Called Percy when the signal dropped.
Percy: If you're late, Sir Topham Hatt might get a new engine to replace you.
Thomas: He would never do that!
George Carlin: Thought Thomas, but he was worried. Next day, Thomas hurried along the line. Just ahead was the goods yard. There, on the platform, was an inspector waving a red flag. Next, Thomas saw some children. They were waving, too.
Thomas: Something must be wrong.
George Carlin: Thought Thomas.
Thomas: This station is for goods, not passengers.
Children: Help, Thomas, help! We're glad to see you.
George Carlin: Called the children.
Children: Please, will you take us home?
George Carlin: The stationmaster explained to Thomas' driver that the school bus had broken down, and all the parents would be worried if the children were late. Thomas waited as the children walked down from the bridge. Then he took the children to the next station, where Bertie was waiting to take them home. When Thomas finished his journey, he was very late. He was worried that Sir Topham Hatt might be cross with him.
Percy: I warned Thomas.
George Carlin: Puffed Percy to James.
Percy: He's been late one time too many. He'll be in trouble now.
George Carlin: But next morning, when Thomas pick up his passengers, Sir Topham Hatt was nowhere to be seen.
(Thomas looks around and finds nothing)
Thomas: Thank goodness.
George Carlin: Sighed Thomas. Thomas knows every part of his line. Just ahead was a stretch where the hot sun had bent the rails on the track.
Thomas' Driver: Careful, Thomas!
George Carlin: Called his driver. But it was too late.
(Thomas falls off the rails)
Thomas' Driver: That's done it!
George Carlin: Said his driver.
Thomas' Driver: We shan't get any further today!
Thomas: But what about my passengers?
George Carlin: Asked Thomas.
Thomas' Driver: Don't worry, they'll be looked after.
George Carlin: Replied his driver. While workmen repaired the line, Thomas had to shunt freight cars in the yard. Bertie came to see him.
Bertie: I understand you need my help again.
Thomas: Yes, Bertie.
George Carlin: Replied Thomas sadly.
Thomas: I can't run without my rails.
George Carlin: Bertie set off to collect Thomas' passengers.
Passengers: Hello, Bertie.
George Carlin: They said.
Passengers: We're glad you're here.
George Carlin: Bertie drove along the road that runs by the railway. He stopped at each station along the line. Sometimes he stopped between stations to let people off closer to their homes. Thomas felt miserable.
Thomas: I've lost my passengers to Bertie. They'll like him better than me.
George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
Sir Topham Hatt: Your branch line is repaired. I'm going to change your timetable so that you and Bertie can work together more.
George Carlin: When Thomas reached the station, there, to his relief, were all his passengers.
Passengers: Bertie is a good bus, but we missed our train rides with you.
George Carlin: They said. Later, Thomas spoke to Bertie.
Thomas: Thank you for looking after my passengers.
Bertie: That's all right, Thomas. I like to make new friends, but I'm glad to share them with you.
Thomas: You're a good friend, indeed.
George Carlin: Replied Thomas.
Thomas: And always will be.

Nameplates after Thomas Gets Bumped[]

Duncan
George
Mavis
Oliver
Bulgy
Post Van
Caroline
Class 40

Thomas, Percy and The Dragon[]

George Carlin: Thomas and Percy are good friends, but sometimes Percy teases Thomas about being frightened and he doesn't like that at all. One evening he was dozing happily in the shed, but Percy wanted to talk.
Percy: Wake up, Thomas. Are you dreaming about the time you thought I was a ghost?
Thomas: Certainly not. Anyway, I was only pretending to be scared. I knew it was your really.
George Carlin: Percy went on teasing him.
Percy: I hope the guard leaves the light on for you tonight.
Thomas: Why?
George Carlin: Asked Thomas.
Thomas: I quite like the dark.
Percy: Oh really?
George Carlin: Explained Percy.
Percy: I am surprised. I'd always thought you were afraid of the dark. I wonder why?
George Carlin: Thomas decided to say nothing and went to sleep instead. Next day, Sir Topham Hatt came to see him.
Sir Topham Hatt: I would like you to go to the harbour tonight. You have to collect something rather unusual.
Thomas: What sort of something?
George Carlin: Asked Thomas.
Sir Topham Hatt: Wait and see.
George Carlin: Replied Sir Topham Hatt. Meanwhile, Percy was moving some freight cars into a siding. Henry arrived with his goods train. The signalman changed the switches and Percy waited on the siding until Henry had steamed by. Then, there was trouble.
The Signalman: The switches are jammed.
George Carlin: Called the signalman.
The Signalman: I can't switch them back for Percy. The workmen will have to mend them in the morning. It's too late now.
Percy's Driver: Hmmm.
George Carlin: Said Percy's Driver.
Percy's Driver: I'm sorry, Percy. But you will have to stay here tonight.
Percy: Where are you going?
George Carlin: Asked Percy.
Percy's Fireman: Home for tea.
George Carlin: Replied the fireman. Percy was speechless. He watched as the other engines went home to the shed. Night-time came and Percy began to feel very lonely.
Percy: Oh dear.
George Carlin: He murmured.
Percy: It's very dark.
(A screeching noise can be heard)
Percy: Oh! Oh! What's that?!
George Carlin: It was only an owl, but Percy didn't realize this.
Percy: Oh, I wish Thomas was here too.
George Carlin: He sighed. Thomas was waiting for his mysterious load at the harbour. Suddenly, there is was.
(The Chinese Dragon appears)
Thomas: Cinders and Ashes!
George Carlin: Cried Thomas.
Thomas: It's a dragon!
Thomas's Driver: Don't worry.
George Carlin: Laughed his driver.
Thomas' Driver: This dragon is made of paper. It's for the carnival tomorrow.
George Carlin: Workmen lifted the dragon onto Thomas' load loader and put lights all around it for protection. Then, Thomas set off into the misty night. Percy was asleep on his siding and had no idea that Thomas was approaching him.
(Thomas and the dragon approach Percy and scare him)
George Carlin: Percy woke up with a start.
Percy: Help!
George Carlin: Cried Percy.
Percy: I'm not going to open my eyes until my driver comes.
George Carlin: Next morning the switches were mended and Percy puffed back to the junction. Gordon was just about to leave with the express.
Percy: You'll never guess what I saw last night.
George Carlin: Gordon was in no mood for puzzles.
Gordon: I'm a busy engine. I don't have time for your games.
Percy: I've seen a huge dragon. It was covered in lights.
George Carlin: Gordon snorted.
Gordon: You've been in the sun too long. Your dome has cracked.
George Carlin: When the other engines heard the news, they laughed too.
James: Look out, Percy!
George Carlin: Chuckled James.
James: Or the dragon may gobble you up!
Percy: No one believes me.
George Carlin: Huffed Percy.
Percy: Maybe I did imagine the dragon after all.
George Carlin: But Percy soon found out that he hadn't.
Percy: Help! Save me!
George Carlin: Cried Percy.
Thomas: It's alright.
George Carlin: Whistled Thomas. And he explained about the carnival.
Thomas: By the way, how was your night out?
George Carlin: Percy decided to tell Thomas the truth.
Thomas: Well, Percy.
George Carlin: Said Thomas.
Thomas: Maybe we do get scared sometimes, but if we're not afraid to tell each other, then that means we're quite brave too.

Nameplates after Thomas, Percy and The Dragon[]

Duke
Peter Sam
Sir Handel
Rheneas
Skarloey
Rusty
Stepney

Diesel Does It Again[]

George Carlin: Duck and Percy enjoyed their work in the harbour, pulling and pushing freight cars full of cargo to and from the quay. But one morning, the engines were exhausted. The harbour was busier than ever. Sir Topham Hatt promised that another engine would be found to help them.
Percy: Huh. It's about time.
George Carlin: Said Percy.
Duck: I ached so much I can hardly get my wheels to move.
George Carlin: Agreed Duck. They waited for the engine to arrive. It came as a shock when he did.
Diesel: Good morning.
George Carlin: Squirmed Diesel in his oily voice. The two engines had not work with Diesel for a long time.
Duck: What are you doing here?
George Carlin: Gasped Duck.
Diesel: Your worth Top...er, Sir Topham Hatt sent me. I hope you are please to see me again. I have to shunt some dreadful tiresome cars.
Percy: Shunt where?
George Carlin: Said Percy suspiciously.
Diesel: Where? Why from here to there.
George Carlin: Purred Diesel.
Diesel: And then again from there to here. Easy, isn't it?
George Carlin: With that, Diesel as if to make himself clear bumped some cars hard.
Freight Cars: Ooh!
George Carlin: Screamed the cars.
Diesel: (growls)
George Carlin: Growled Diesel. Percy and Duck were horrified. They did not trust Diesel at all. They refuse to work and did not leave their shed. Sir Topham Hatt was enjoying his tea and iced bun when the telephone rang.
Sir Topham Hatt: So there's trouble in the harbour yard? I'll be there right away.
George Carlin: Diesel was working loudly and alone. Cargo lay on the quay. Ships and passengers were delayed. Everyone was complaining about Sir Topham Hatt's Railway. Percy and Duck were sulking in their shed.
Sir Topham Hatt: What's all this?
George Carlin: Demanded Sir Topham Hatt.
Percy: We're on strike, sir.
George Carlin: Said Percy nervously.
Duck: Yes.
George Carlin: Added Duck.
Duck: Beg pardon, sir, but we don't work with Diesel, sir. You said you sent him packing, sir.
Sir Topham Hatt: I have to give Diesel a second chance.
George Carlin: Replied Sir Topham Hatt.
Sir Topham Hatt: I'm trying to help by bringing Diesel here. Now you must help me he is the only engine available.
George Carlin: Percy and Duck went sadly back to work. Next day, things were no better. Diesel's driver did not put on his brakes on properly and Diesel started to move. He went bump straight into Percy.
Diesel: Wake up there, Percy.
George Carlin: Scowled Diesel.
Diesel: You have work to do.
George Carlin: He didn't even say he was sorry to Percy. Later, Diesel bumped the cars so hard that the loads went everywhere.
Percy: What would Sir Topham Hatt say?
George Carlin: Gasped Percy.
Duck: He won't like it.
George Carlin: Said Duck.
Diesel: So who's going to tell you I wonder? Two goody-goody tattletales like you I suppose?
George Carlin: Percy and Duck did not wanna be tattletales, so they said nothing. Diesel thinking he can getting away from his bad behavior was ruder than ever. Next day, he was shunting freight cars full of China Clay. He banged the cars hard into the buffers, but the buffers weren't secure. The silly cars were sunked! Sir Topham Hatt heard the news. The cars were hoisted safely from the sea but the clay was lost. Sir Topham Hatt spoke severely to Diesel.
Sir Topham Hatt: The harbour master has tell me anything. Things weren't much better here before you arrived. I shall not be inviting you back. Now Duck and Percy, I hope you don't mind having handle the work by yourselves again.
Percy: Oh no, Sir.
Duck: Yes please, Sir.
George Carlin: Replied the engines. Whistling cheerfully, they puff back to work while Diesel sulk slowly away.