Season 4, Episodes 6-10 (Transmission 17)

Season 4, Episodes 6-10 is the seventeenth episode of Thomas and Friends.

A Bad Day For Sir Handel

 * But it's Sir Handel's bad attitude that gives him the greatest troubles...first on the rails and then with Sir Topham Hatt!

Peter Sam and The Refreshment Lady

 * Peter Sam is busier than ever doing Sir Handel's work and collecting passengers. In his haste not to be late for Henry, Peter Sam leaves the refreshment lady behind. Peter Sam was tricked into doing Sir Handel's work.

Trucks

 * Sir Handel doesn't like working with freight cars and they don't like working with him. When the angry cars think Peter Sam is Sir Handel, there's trouble for Peter Sam and Sir Handel!

Home At Last

 * Skarloey was delighted to return home after being mended. Skarloey sees how helpful Rusty the diesel has been on the line. But he quickly learns that Duncan's bouncy and rude attitude.

Rock 'N' Roll

 * Duncan has rocking 'n' rolling on the rails...and needing lots of rescuing.

Characters

 * Henry
 * Gordon
 * James
 * Skarloey
 * Sir Handel
 * Peter Sam
 * Rusty
 * Duncan
 * Harold
 * Sir Topham Hatt
 * Rheneas (does not speak)
 * Thomas (cameo)
 * Percy (cameo)
 * Duck (cameo)
 * Duke (cameo)
 * Annie and Clarabel (cameo)
 * Diesel (mentioned)

Trivia

 * Stories told by George Carlin.

Full Script

 * (Start of Transmission 17, 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 "A BAD DAY FOR SI HANDEL" 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: Skarloey and Rheneas worked on the mountain that leads through the weaves around lakes, and along mountain sides. Their coaches are full of visitors, and the engines are proud to run the line, come rain or shine.
 * (Skarloey and Rheneas were on their travels)
 * George Carlin: The engines will never let their passengers down, but they are old, and they tire more easily. their drivers understood this, and they spoke kindly to them.
 * Skarloey's Driver: There's more than enough work for both of you on this railway. The manager is sending two more engines to help us run the line.
 * George Carlin: Skarloey and Rheneas were pleased with this news, and promised to give the new engines a big welcome. When Sir Handel and Peter Sam arrived, they found that they had much to learn.
 * Sir Handel: What a small shed.
 * George Carlin: Grunted Sir Handel.
 * Sir Handel: This won't do at all. We're much too good for this old shack.
 * Peter Sam: I think it's nice.
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam.
 * Sir Handel: Humph.
 * George Carlin: Replied Sir Handel.
 * Sir Handel: What's that rubbish?
 * Peter Sam: Shh!
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: That's Skarloey. He's famous.
 * George Carlin: And then he whispered to Skarloey.
 * Peter Sam: I'm sorry, Skarloey, Sir Handel is upset now, but he's quite nice, really.
 * George Carlin: Skarloey felt sorry for Peter Sam.
 * Sir Handel's Fireman: Now, Sir Handel,
 * George Carlin: Said the fireman.
 * Sir Handel's Fireman: I will get you ready for work.
 * Sir Handel: I'm tired! Let Peter Sam go; he'd love it!
 * Sir Handel's Fireman: No, you're first.
 * George Carlin: Sir Handel puffed away to fetch his coaches. He didn't like the look of them at all.
 * Sir Handel: Whatever next? Those aren't coaches, they're cattle cars!
 * Coaches: Oh!
 * George Carlin: Screamed the coaches.
 * Coaches: What a horrid engine!
 * Sir Handel: It's not what I'm used to.
 * George Carlin: Clanked Sir Handel. He rolled to the platform just as Gordon arrived.
 * Sir Handel: Hello, who are you?
 * Gordon: I'm Gordon. Who are you?
 * Sir Handel: I'm Sir Handel. I've heard of you. You're an express engine. So am I, but I'm used to new coaches, not these cattle cars! Do you have new coaches? I see you do. We must have a chat. Sorry, I can't stop. We must keep time, you know.
 * George Carlin: Gordon was speechless! Clouds of steam filled the air as Sir Handel huffed and puffed along the line. He was still cross when they reached the top station. Sir Handel was hoping for a rest, but his driver thought otherwise.
 * Sir Handel's Driver: We'll leave the coaches now, and fetch some cars from the quarry.
 * Sir Handel: Cars!
 * George Carlin: Snorted Sir Handel.
 * Sir Handel: Cars! I won't, so there!
 * George Carlin: Sir Handel was about to cause a great deal of trouble.
 * (Sir Handel comes off the rails)
 * Sir Handel: Told you!
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Handel.
 * (Peter Sam came to Sir Handel's aid)
 * George Carlin: By the time workmen came to rescue him, Sir Handel was feeling rather silly. To make matters worse, there stood Sir Topham Hatt. His message to Sir Handel was brief and blunt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I shall talk to you later.
 * George Carlin: Then he and the fireman left with Peter Sam. Sir Handel was feeling sillier still.
 * Sir Handel's Driver: Come on.
 * George Carlin: Said his driver.
 * Sir Handel's Driver: Let's get you back on the rails.
 * George Carlin: When Sir Handel crawled home, he found Sir Topham Hatt waiting for him.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You're a very naughty engine! I hope I can trust you to behave when you next come out of this shed.
 * George Carlin: After hearing that, I'm sure Sir Handel will. Aren't you?
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "PETER SAM & THE REFRESHMENT LADY" title card appears, thus starting the second story.)
 * George Carlin: Sir Handel had been naughty, so Sir Topham Hatt made him stay in the shed for a while. Peter Sam was now busier than ever. He had to do Sir Handel's work as well as his own. He was very excited, and the fireman found him hard to handle.
 * Sir Handel: Humph! Anyone would think that he wanted to work!
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Handel, who was lonely and bored.
 * Skarloey: All respectable engines do.
 * George Carlin: Replied Skarloey.
 * Skarloey: Keep calm, Peter Sam, and you do well.
 * George Carlin: But Peter Sam was in such of state that he couldn't listen. He collected some coaches and went on his way.
 * (Peter Sam journeyed along)
 * George Carlin: But somehow the faster that he wanted to go, the slower the journey became.
 * (Peter Sam was nearing the station)
 * George Carlin: When Peter Sam finally fussed through the station, Henry was already there.
 * Henry: This won't do, youngster.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry.
 * Henry: I can't be kept waiting. If you are late tonight, I'll go off and leave your passengers behind.
 * Peter Sam: Pooh!
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam. Secretly, he was a little worried, but not for long. The conductor blew his whistle, and waved his green flag. Peter Sam puffed happily away, singing a little song.
 * Peter Sam: (singing) I'm Peter Sam, I'm running this line. I'm Peter Sam, I'm running this line. What fun it all is.
 * George Carlin: He thought, as he journeyed along the line.
 * (Peter Sam continued his journey)
 * George Carlin: The coaches enjoyed themselves too. They were growing fun of Peter Sam. Every afternoon, they had to wait an hour at the station by the lake. The stations has a little shops of the refreshments. The conductor, fireman and the guard buy tea and cakes from the refreshment lady. At last, the waiting was over. But Peter Sam was sizzling with impatience.
 * Peter Sam: Peep, peep! Hurry up, please!
 * George Carlin: He whistled to the passengers.
 * Peter Sam: How awful,
 * George Carlin: He thought.
 * Peter Sam: If we missed Henry's train.
 * George Carlin: The conductor was ready with his flag and whistle. The refreshment lady was making a way to the train. Then it happened. The conductor says that Peter Sam was too impatient. Peter Sam says he was sure he heard a whistle, anyway he started.
 * Coaches: Stop! Stop! Stop!
 * George Carlin: Wailed the coaches.
 * Coaches: You've left the refreshment lady behind!
 * Peter Sam: Bother!
 * George Carlin: Groaned Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: We're sure to miss Henry now.
 * George Carlin: The refreshment lady climbed aboard, and they started again. Peter Sam didn't sing anymore. Instead, he hurried along the line as fast as he wheels and his driver would let him. They arrived at the station just in time.
 * Peter Sam: Hurrah!
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam. He felt very relief.
 * Henry: Not bad, youngster.
 * George Carlin: Said Henry loftily. But the refreshment lady was still cross.
 * Refreshment Lady: What do you mean by leaving me behind?
 * Peter Sam: I'm sorry, refreshment lady.
 * George Carlin: Replied Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: But Henry says he might leave without us.
 * George Carlin: Then the refreshment lady laughed.
 * Refreshment Lady: You silly engine! Henry was teasing you. He wouldn't ever gone without his passengers. He's a guaranteed connection.
 * (Conductor's whistle blows)
 * Peter Sam: Well!
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: Where's that Henry?
 * George Carlin: But Henry had chortled away.
 * (Henry leaves the station, and Peter Sam is humiliated afterwards)
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "TRUCKS" title card appears, thus starting the third story.)
 * George Carlin: Everyday, when the little engines worked, the crisp air was suddenly filled with familiar noise. The lakes and mountains have many visitors, and Harold the Helicopter flies the sky making sure that no one's in trouble.
 * Harold: All present and correct. Time to return to base.
 * George Carlin: Then Harold noticed something. A sturdy diesel was coming round the mountain. Harold flew lower for a closer inspection.
 * Harold: I'm Harold. Who are you?
 * Rusty: I'm Rusty.
 * George Carlin: Replied the diesel.
 * Harold: Don't recall seeing you before. What brings you this way?
 * Rusty: Sir Topham Hatt sent me to help the other engines.
 * George Carlin: Huffed Rusty. This was no time for a chat with a helicopter.
 * Harold: Well done! Cheers! And keep up the good work!
 * Rusty: Cheeky chopper!
 * George Carlin: Muttered Rusty.
 * Rusty's Driver: Not long now.
 * George Carlin: Encouraged the driver.
 * Rusty's Driver: We'll soon be at the top station.
 * George Carlin: Peter Sam and Sir Handel were glad to see Rusty. Even so, Sir Handel wouldn't stop grumbling. The cars didn't like Sir Handel and wanted to play tricks on him.
 * (Sir Handel and Gordon met up)
 * Gordon: No one understands our feelings.
 * George Carlin: Sympathized Gordon.
 * Gordon: Now if you were ill, you couldn't shunt cars, could you?
 * Sir Handel: Good idea!
 * George Carlin: Replied Sir Handel.
 * Sir Handel: I'll try it.
 * George Carlin: He did so next morning.
 * Sir Handel: I don't feel well.
 * George Carlin: He groaned. There wasn't time for examine him, so some of his cars were coupled behind Peter Sam's coaches. Rusty promised to followed with the rest. Peter Sam didn't mind the extra work. He left his coaches at the station, and trundled cheerfully on. Soon, they reached the quarry where the cars were needed. Empty cars at the bottom of a slope are hitched to a cable. Loaded ones at the top are hitched to another. By their weight, loaded cars were down the steep slope, pulling the empty ones up. Peter Sam duly waited at the bottom of a slope for the loaded cars. He never bumped cars, unless they misbehave. But the loaded cars couldn't see him properly. They thought he was Sir Handel. They're chance for trickery had come.
 * Loaded Cars: Faster, faster!
 * George Carlin: They yelled.
 * Empty Cars: No, no!
 * George Carlin: Wailed the empty cars.
 * Empty Cars: It's Peter Sam!
 * George Carlin: But it was no use.
 * (A coupling broke open)
 * Loaded Cars: Hurrah, hurrah!
 * George Carlin: Roared the cars. Peter Sam shut his eyes.
 * (The cars crash into Peter Sam, causing his funnel to be broken in the process)
 * Peter Sam: Peep! Peep!
 * George Carlin: Wailed Peter Sam. Rusty was working nearby, and came to help clear up the mess.
 * Rusty: Bust my buffers!
 * George Carlin: Exclaimed Rusty.
 * Rusty: Never mind, Peter Sam. We'll get you out.
 * George Carlin: Peter Sam felt battered. His funnel was cracked and his boiler dented.
 * Peter Sam: Thank you, Rusty.
 * George Carlin: He sighed, and limped slowly home.
 * Sir Handel: I'm sorry about your accident.
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Handel.
 * Sir Handel: I always stand well back. Cars don't like me.
 * Peter Sam: Why didn't you warn me?
 * Sir Handel: I didn't think.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: You never do! You can start thinking now while you're doing Peter Sam's work as well as your own! That'll teach you to pretend you were ill.
 * George Carlin: Sir Handel did start thinking about Gordon. When the wreckage was cleared away, Rusty set off along the line.
 * Harold: Splendid to see you again.
 * George Carlin: Whizzed Harold.
 * Harold: I've completing my evenings look about.
 * Rusty: Well done! Cheers! And keep up the good work!
 * George Carlin: And the little diesel purred back home.
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "HOME AT LAST" title card appears, thus starting the fourth story.)
 * George Carlin: Skarloey had been to the works to be mended. He felt much better. Rusty the Diesel was helping him off his rail car. Skarloey hadn't met the little diesel before.
 * Skarloey: Rusty seems a kindly sort of engine.
 * George Carlin: He thought to himself.
 * Rusty: I help to mend the line and do odd jobs.
 * George Carlin: Explained Rusty.
 * Rusty: I hear everyone is looking forward to seeing you again. Come on.
 * (Rusty took Skarloey to Peter Sam)
 * George Carlin: Peter Sam was feeling depressed. He was still getting over his accident, but he wanted to start work again. Sir Topham Hatt wouldn't let him.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Another day's rest will do you good.
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Besides, I got a surprise for you.
 * Peter Sam: For me, sir? How nice, sir! What is it, sir?
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Wait and see.
 * George Carlin: The surprise was Skarloey.
 * Peter Sam: Oh.
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: I'm glad you've come home.
 * George Carlin: They lit Skarloey's fire and he sizzled happily.
 * Skarloey: I feel all excited.
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * Skarloey: Just like a young engine. Now tell me all the news.
 * Peter Sam: I see you've met Rusty.
 * George Carlin: Said Peter Sam.
 * Skarloey: Yes. I like that Diesel.
 * Peter Sam: So do I.
 * George Carlin: Replied Peter Sam.
 * Peter Sam: It's a pity Duncan doesn't.
 * Skarloey: Who is Duncan?
 * Peter Sam: He came as a spare engine after my accident.
 * George Carlin: Replied Peter Sam.
 * Skarloey: Is he useful?
 * Peter Sam: He keeps busy and I'm sure he means well, but he's bouncy and rude. He sings and sways and swivels around. His driver calls it "Rock 'n' Roll".
 * Skarloey: I understand.
 * George Carlin: Said Skarloey gravely. His driver interrupted.
 * Skarloey's Driver: Duncan has done it again, he's stuck in the tunnel. Come on, old boy. We'll have to get him out.
 * (Skarloey set off to find Duncan)
 * George Carlin: Skarloey was pleased. He wanted to run and look forward to meeting Duncan. They found a caboose and some workmen and hurried up the line.
 * Skarloey: How nice and smooth the rails are.
 * George Carlin: Thought Skarloey.
 * Skarloey: They mended all the old bumps. The little diesel has helped to that. What a difference Rusty's made to the line.
 * (Skarloey continued the search)
 * George Carlin: Quite soon they found Duncan. He was stuck at the far end of the tunnel and he was very cross.
 * Duncan: I'm a plain blunt engine. I speak as I'm fine. Tunnels should be tunnels and not rabbit holes. This railway is no good at all.
 * Duncan's Driver: Don't be silly!
 * George Carlin: Snapped his Driver.
 * Duncan's Driver: This tunnel is quite big enough for engines who don't rock 'n' roll.
 * George Carlin: It took a long time to clear away the rocks and set Duncan free again. At last, Skarloey was able to push Duncan and his coaches safely through.
 * (Skarloey frees Duncan by pushing him and his coaches through)
 * George Carlin: The caboose was left on the siding and the workmen stayed to make sure everything was safe.
 * (Skarloey took Duncan home)
 * George Carlin: Duncan grumbled all the way home, but Skarloey paid no attention. Later, Sir Topham Hatt spoke severely to Duncan.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Listen to me. There is nothing wrong with that tunnel. You stuck in it because you tried to do rock 'n' roll. Tunnels are not dance floors and you are not a pop star.
 * George Carlin: Then Sir Topham Hatt gave his full attention to Duncan's funnel.
 * (Sir Topham Hatt then looks at Duncan's funnel)
 * Sir Topham Hatt: If it happens again...
 * George Carlin: He ended ominously.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: I should find ways to cut you down to size. In other words your career is (clearing his throat) on the line. Need I say more?
 * George Carlin: Duncan thought Sir Topham Hatt had said quite enough and he remain completely silent and still for at least the whole evening.
 * (We see Thomas passing under a bridge, as the "ROCK 'N' ROLL" title card appears, thus starting the last story.)
 * George Carlin: Skarloey the Little Engine loves all the sights and sounds along his line and knows them very well. One morning, soon after he returned from being mended, he was enjoying his journey more than ever before. Along the way, he met Rusty.
 * Skarloey: You know...
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * Skarloey: If I couldn't see those familiar faces and places, I'd think I was on a different railway. You've done wonders with these rails.
 * George Carlin: Rusty laughed.
 * Rusty: I'm glad you're pleased. Manager says let's mend the tracks so well that he don't know where he is. And we did, and you didn't if you take my meaning.
 * George Carlin: Skarloey liked this hard working diesel.
 * Rusty: There's still one more bad bit.
 * George Carlin: Warned Rusty.
 * Rusty: Just before the first station. An engine might come off there, particularly Duncan. He will rock 'n' roll along the line. Look at him right now. I hope he doesn't hurt his passengers.
 * Duncan: What's that about me? I'm a plain engine and I believe in plain speaking. Speak up!
 * George Carlin: Rusty warned Duncan about the bad bit of rails.
 * Duncan: Huh! I know my way about. I don't need smelly diesels to tell me what to do.
 * George Carlin: Rusty felt hurt. Duncan banged about the yard. Then, he clattered crossly to the station. James was already there waiting for him.
 * James: You're late!
 * George Carlin: He snapped.
 * Duncan: I know.
 * George Carlin: Said Duncan.
 * Duncan: It's that smelly diesel's fault. Rusty tries to teach me how to stay on the rails, and then goes off leaving me to find my own coaches.
 * James: You poor engine.
 * George Carlin: Sympathized James.
 * James: I know all about diesels. One crept into our yard and ordered us about. I soon sent him packing.
 * George Carlin: Duncan was filled with admiration. He didn't know that James was boastful and sometimes didn't tell the truth.
 * Duncan: Send Rusty packing! Send Rusty packing!
 * George Carlin: Snorted Duncan. He climbed the hill furiously.
 * Duncan's Driver: Well done, boy.
 * George Carlin: Encouraged his driver.
 * Duncan's Driver: Keep it up.
 * George Carlin: Soon they were near the first station. Duncan was pleased.
 * Duncan: Nothing's happened, nothing's happened. Silly old diesel, clever me.
 * George Carlin: And he rocked and rolled along the line.
 * Duncan's Driver: Steady, boy.
 * George Carlin: Checked his driver. But it was too late.
 * (Duncan comes off the rails in the process)
 * Duncan: Sleepers and ballast! I'm off.
 * George Carlin: And he was.
 * Rusty: I warned him.
 * George Carlin: Said Rusty.
 * Rusty: But all he did was call me names.
 * George Carlin: The little diesel refused to move.
 * Skarloey: I'm ashamed of you, Rusty.
 * George Carlin: Said Skarloey.
 * Skarloey: Think of the passengers. What are they going to do?
 * Rusty: Oh, I've forgotten them. Yes of course. We must help the passengers.
 * George Carlin: And Rusty roared into life.
 * (Rusty went for Duncan)
 * George Carlin: Duncan stood sad and solitary. He couldn't rock 'n' roll now.
 * Duncan: Oh, dear.
 * George Carlin: He thought.
 * Duncan: Everyone will know how silly I am.
 * George Carlin: The passengers had to get out and help too. They weren't very pleased about that, but worked as hard as they could.
 * (The passengers lift Duncan back on the rails)
 * George Carlin: They carefully leavened Duncan back onto the line. After that, Duncan was extra careful all day. At last, evening came.
 * Duncan: Rusty,
 * George Carlin: He whispered.
 * Duncan: Thank you for helping. I'm sorry I was rude to you.
 * Rusty: That's all right, Duncan.
 * Duncan: I wish all diesels were like you. Let's be friends.
 * Rusty: Suits me.
 * George Carlin: Replied Rusty.
 * Rusty: We'll mend that bad bit of rail first thing tomorrow.
 * (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.)