Return to the Magic Railroad/Transcript

This is the script for Return to the Magic Railroad.

[The episode opens at Vicarstown Station]

Narrator: Return to the Magic Railroad. It was a nice sunny day on the Island of Sodor. Thomas was the pulling the Local to Vicarstown Station.

[Flying Scotsman arrives]

Flying Scotsman: Good day, Thomas.

Thomas: Hello, Flying Scotsman.

Narrator: Flying Scotsman is Gordon's brother who has two tenders. He was the first engine to go 100 miles an hour from London to Edinburgh, Scotland.

Flying Scotsman: So, have any news to tell?

Thomas: Why yes, actually. Once I traveled to the Magic Railroad and saved Lady the magic engine from Diesel 10.

Flying Scotsman: The Magic Railroad? Who's Lady?

Thomas: Lady is a golden and dark pink tank engine who leaves a trail of gold dust wherever she goes. She's also keep the Magic Railroad working to make sure both Sodor and Shining Time are safe along with Mr Conductor.

Flying Scotsman: Really? Who's Mr Conductor?

Thomas: He's a small man in a conductor's uniform who travels from place to place through a shower of gold dust which is what Lady is the source of.

Flying Scotsman: [processes the information carefully then laughs] Thomas. Don't be so silly. There's no such thing as magic. You're making this all up. I just know it.

Thomas: I am not making it up, Scotsman! Your brother, Gordon was there during the time.

Flying Scotsman: But did he see it all happen?

Thomas: Well not exactly. But...

Flying Scotsman: See? That's solid proof of you making it up.

Thomas: No, it's not. Diesel 10 knows it's real but don't ask him.

Flying Scotsman: I wouldn't want to ask him anyway since I don't trust diesels.

Thomas: Except good ones like Paxton, Philip and Mavis.

Flying Scotsman: Yes. But still, Thomas, there is no such thing as magic. [whistles and sets off for the mainland]

Thomas: [sighs in disappointment]

Annie: Don't worry, Thomas. He'll come to his senses soon enough.

Clarabel: Trust us. It all happens in good time.

Thomas: At least, you two believe me instead of thinking that I'm silly, most of the time.

Annie: Why, of course.

Clarabel: Why ever would we think that said events weren't true?

Thomas: Just checking and you think I'm silly every time I come up with plans.

Annie: Well, not always.

Clarabel: Some plans you come up with often turn out brilliantly.

Thomas: I suppose so.

[Later, at Knapford Thomas talks to Gordon]

Narrator: Later, at Knapford, Thomas told Gordon about what Flying Scotsman had told him.

Gordon: Disgraceful! Who does he think he is to be so skeptical of said mysteries?

Thomas: But it's like they say. People won't believe you if you don't have proof. [gasps getting an idea] That's it! Proof! I'll go to the Magic Railroad tomorrow and bring Lady back as proof. That'll show Flying Scotsman.

Gordon: That's a good idea, Thomas. But mind you, you never know who's listening.

[Diesel is seen peering at them from behind the station wall, chuckling to himself]

Thomas: But who will do my work whilst I'm away?

Gordon: Looks like Percy will have to look after Annie and Clarabel while you're gone. (gives a knowing grin)

Thomas: Good idea. You'll have to inform the Fat Controller of where I'm going.

Gordon: Will do.

[He sets off to do so. Meanwhile, Diesel is bringing Splatter and Dodge to the Dieselworks]

Narrator: Meanwhile, Diesel was bringing two former allies of Diesel 10's to the Dieselworks.

Diesel: Do come in, make yourselves at home.

Splatter: Man, when you said a lot had changed since we left...

Dodge: You weren't kidding.

Diesel: I know.

[Diesel 10 arrives]

Narrator: Then, Diesel 10 arrived. But he wasn't happy when he saw Splatter and Dodge.

Diesel 10: What are those two traitors doing here, Diesel?

Diesel: