Season 3, Episodes 6-10 (Transmission 12)

Season 3, Episodes 6-10 is the twelfth episode of Thomas and Friends.

Thomas Gets Bumped

 * Thomas worries that his passengers will prefer riding with Bertie after he gets bumped to shunting freight cars while his branch line is fixed.

Thomas, Percy and The Dragon

 * Percy gets a fright when he has to spend the night away from his shed. He hears noises and sees a dragon. None of the engines believe him, but Thomas shows Percy that he didn't imagine it.

Diesel Does It Again

 * Percy gets another shock when Diesel oils over to help at the harbour. Duck and Percy know that when Diesel is around there's bound to be trouble on the tracks!

Henry's Forest

 * Henry's favorite place on Sodor is the forest. After a huge storm, Henry is sad to learn that it's damaged. Henry and his friends help the forest grow anew.

The Trouble With Mud

 * Muddy Gordon refuses to get a washdown and is ordered to pull freight cars. While taking the Express, James slips on some wet track. Gordon is there with a helping push. Dirty or clean he's a really useful machine!

Characters

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

Trivia

 * Stories told by George Carlin.

Full Script

 * (Start of Transmission 12, we start with the Britt Allcroft Presents logo. Then, we start with the Thomas and Friends Season 5 intro, with Thomas, with Annie and Clarabel passing the windmill, as the "THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE & FRIENDS" logo appears. Then, the "BASED ON THE RAILWAY SERIES BY THE REV.W.AWDRY" logo appears, and then the "ADAPTATION BY BRITT ALLCROFT" logo. Then, we see Thomas passing under a bride, as the "THOMAS GETS BUMPED" title card appears. Finally, we see Thomas arriving at the last station, as the "TOLD BY GEORGE CARLIN" title card appears, and then the "DIRECTED BY DAVID MITTON" title card appears, then we start the first story.)
 * 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 sets off once more)
 * George Carlin: 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.
 * (A sign saying: Sorry, No Trains appeared before Bertie met the 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.
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "THOMAS, PERCY & THE DRAGON" title card appears, thus starting the second story.)
 * 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, 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: Hmm.
 * 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. Nighttime 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.
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "DIESEL DOES IT AGAIN" title card appears, thus starting the third story.)
 * George Carlin: Duck and Percy enjoy 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, ah, 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 quiet clear, bumped some cars hard.
 * Freight Cars: Ooooh!
 * George Carlin: Screamed the cars.
 * Diesel: (growling)
 * 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 enjoy 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 you 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 will 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 him, I wonder? Two goody-goody tattle-tales like you, I suppose.
 * George Carlin: Percy and Duck did not wanna be tattle-tales, 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 sunk. 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 harbor master has told me anything. Things worked 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 puffed back to work while Diesel sulked slowly away.
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "HENRY'S FOREST" title card appears, thus starting the fourth story.)
 * George Carlin: Henry the Green Engine has lived on the Island of Sodor for many years. He wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He likes every part of it. From the fields filled with flowers to the white sandy beaches. But there is one place that Henry always enjoyed visiting more than any other. His driver knew this too.
 * Henry's Driver: Come on, Henry.
 * George Carlin: He would sometimes say.
 * Henry's Driver: We've made good time today. We'll stop for a while by the forest.
 * George Carlin: Henry loved it here. The forest was full of broad oaks and tall pines. Henry could remember the day long ago where he and Toby brought some new trees to be planted and Terence and Trevor helped haul them into place. Now he could see the trees growing amongst the others on the hillside. Henry always felt better for being here. He couldn't really explain why, but his driver understood.
 * Henry's Driver: It's peaceful.
 * George Carlin: He said to Henry. But one night, everything changed.
 * (wind blowing)
 * George Carlin: The engines were resting in the shed.
 * Thomas: Listen.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: Can you hear a strange whistling sound?
 * Toby: It's the wind blowing outside our shed.
 * George Carlin: Replied Toby.
 * Toby: But I've never heard it like this before.
 * James: Do you know?
 * George Carlin: Added James.
 * James: If Gordon wasn't here now, I'd say it was him thundering by with the express.
 * George Carlin: All the engines laughed, except Henry.
 * Henry: I hope the wind won't harm the forest.
 * George Carlin: By morning, the fierce winds had gone, but the damage was done. Henry's driver came to see him in the shed.
 * Henry's Driver: Trees have fallen on the line.
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * Henry's Driver: We must help clear the tracks.
 * George Carlin: Donald set off with the breakdown train, and Henry followed. Trees lay everywhere. The hillside now looked so bare. Henry felt sad.
 * Henry: What will happen to all the animals who live here?
 * George Carlin: He thought. When Henry's flat cars were full of logs, he took them to the timber mill where they would be turned into furniture and other things. Henry was glad the wood was being put to good use, but he was still sorry to lose part of his forest.
 * Toby: Oh dear.
 * George Carlin: Sighed Toby to Thomas.
 * Toby: I wish there was something we can do to make things better again.
 * Thomas: Yes, indeed.
 * George Carlin: Replied Thomas.
 * Thomas: But what? We can't mend broken trees.
 * (Toby met up with Sir Topham Hatt by the yard)
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Hello, Toby.
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You do look glum.
 * Toby: I'm sad about the trees.
 * George Carlin: Said Toby.
 * Toby: And so is Henry. The forest is a special place to him. Now some of it is gone.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: We'll soon put that right.
 * George Carlin: Replied Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I have an important job for you, Toby. I would like you to take some freight cars to the forest.
 * George Carlin: When the freight cars arrived, Toby was delighted. They were full of splendid young trees all ready for planting.
 * Toby: This is the best job I've ever had.
 * George Carlin: Sighed Toby happily. When Henry returned, he was most surprised. There were Terence and Trevor busily helping the workmen clear the torn stumps and branches.
 * Terence: Look, Henry.
 * George Carlin: Called Terence.
 * Terence: We're beginning again. The hillside will look better than ever before. You'll see.
 * George Carlin: Now whenever Henry stops by the forest, he could see the new trees growing strong and tall. Sometimes, everywhere is very quiet. And at other times, Henry could hear leaves rustling, or a bird's wing brushing the air. Often he can hear the distance sound of children laughing. And always, he is happy here.
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "THE TROUBLE WITH MUD" title card appears, thus starting the fifth story.)
 * George Carlin: One morning, Thomas was being cleaned when Gordon arrived. Mud had blown all over his smart blue paint.
 * Thomas: Hello, Gordon.
 * George Carlin: Called Thomas.
 * Thomas: You look as you had a mud bath. Be a sensible engine and have a shower instead.
 * George Carlin: Gordon snorted.
 * Gordon: I haven't time to dawdle over my appearance like fussy tank engines do.
 * George Carlin: The wind blew stronger.
 * Gordon's Driver: Gordon, slow down!
 * George Carlin: Called his driver. This made Gordon crosser still.
 * Gordon: Now I'll be dirty and late, dirty and late!
 * George Carlin: He hissed. At the next station was a sign: "All Trains Must Wash Down Daily". James had just finished being cleaned.
 * Gordon's Driver: Come on, Gordon.
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Gordon's Driver: You feel better too after a good hosedown.
 * Gordon: Pah!
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon, and angrily let off steam.
 * Gordon's Driver: You're a very naughty engine!
 * George Carlin: Said Gordon's driver.
 * Gordon's Driver: Now James will need another shower. You'll have to wait your turn till later.
 * Gordon: Good riddance!
 * George Carlin: Huffed Gordon.
 * Gordon: I'm far too busy to waste time with water.
 * George Carlin: He finished his journey safely and steamed into the big station. Sir Topham Hatt was waiting, so were Gordon's coaches and the passengers.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Goodness gracious!
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You can't pull the train. Henry will have to do it. Gordon you better get cleaned straight away.
 * George Carlin: Gordon was soon being washed.
 * Gordon: Mind my eyes!
 * George Carlin: He grumbled. Then he pulled cars for the rest of the day.
 * Gordon: Freight trains, freight trains!
 * George Carlin: He spluttered. He felt his position deeply.
 * Gordon: That's for you, and you, and you!
 * James: Cars will be cars.
 * George Carlin: Laughed James.
 * Gordon: They won't with me.
 * George Carlin: Snorted Gordon.
 * Gordon: I'll teach them!
 * George Carlin: James got ready to take the express when Gordon returned.
 * Gordon: Be careful.
 * George Carlin: Warned Gordon.
 * Gordon: The hills are slippery. You may need help.
 * James: I don't need help on hills.
 * George Carlin: Replied James huffily.
 * James: Gordon thinks he knows everything.
 * George Carlin: Earlier the storm had swept Gordon's Hill blowing leaves on the tracks, which made them slippery. Even know the storm had passed, the hill was still difficult to climb. James knew this. The signal shown cleared, and James began to go faster.
 * James: I'll do it, I'll do it.
 * George Carlin: He puffed. Halfway up, he was not so sure.
 * James: I must do it, I must do it.
 * George Carlin: But his wheels slipped on the leaves. He couldn't pull the train at all.
 * James: Help, help!
 * George Carlin: Whistled James. His wheels were turning forward, but the heavy coaches pulled him backwards. The whole train started slipping down the hill. His driver shut off steam and put on the brakes, then carefully he stopped the train. Gordon saw everything.
 * Gordon: Ah well, we live and learn. Never mind, little James. I'm going to push behind.
 * George Carlin: Clouds of smoke and steam billowed from the snorting engines as they struggled up the hill.
 * James: We can do it!
 * George Carlin: Puffed James.
 * Gordon: We will do it!
 * George Carlin: Puffed Gordon. At last they reached the top.
 * James: Peep, peep! Thank you. Goodbye.
 * George Carlin: Whistled James.
 * Gordon: Poop, poop!
 * George Carlin: Answered Gordon.
 * Gordon: Goodbye.
 * George Carlin: That night, Sir Topham Hatt came to see the engines. Gordon was miserable.
 * Thomas: Please, sir.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: Can Gordon pull coaches again now?
 * Sir Topham Hatt: If you understand that having a washdown is essential to every engine, then yes, Gordon, you may.
 * Gordon: Thank you.
 * George Carlin: Grunted Gordon.
 * Gordon: Dirty or clean, I'm a famous machine!
 * George Carlin: But no one heard but him.
 * (Following the last story, we go to the outro with Thomas looking at us. While the end credits roll, the Thomas end theme plays. Afterwards, the A Britt Allcroft Production logo appears as we end this transmission.)