Philip's Assignment

This is how Philip's assignment goes in James' Snowy Rescue.

[It is a snowy day on the Island of Sodor and nobody wants to go out into the big snowstorm ahead]

Toby: Brr. That snow really does my smokebox in, you know.

James: And nothing makes my passengers more grumpier than a wet outing. But at least, we're all here nice and warn in the steamworks.

Matau T. Monkey: You said it, James. At least my Demonbuster armor is frost-proof.

[Sir Topham Hatt arrives at the shunting yard where he finds Philip the Diesel boxcab Locomotive]

Philip: Hello, sir. I'm up and ready to roll.

Sir Topham Hatt: Philip. I need you to go to the clay pits, pick up some china clay, and bring it to Brendam Docks.

Philip: You can count on me, sir.

[Philip rolls up to the clay pits where he meets Marion the steam shovel]

Marion: Hello. Isn't today wonderful? All the snow and ice. Ooh! Sodor's is just beautiful when it snows. Oh! Oh, my! This is embrassing. I forgot to ask you your name. Shall I go first? My name is Marion.

Philip: I'm Philip.

[Later, Philip arrives at Brendam Docks]

Philip: Hello. I'm Philip.

Salty: Good to meet ya, young Philip.

Philip: Thanks, Salty. It's good to meet you too.

Porter: You shouldn't be out in weather like this, Philip.

Philip: I know. That's why I'm heading back to the yard.

[Philip puffs along the line back to the yard]

Philip: Wow! This snow is really thick.

[Philip struggles to see]

Philip: Ok. I'll try harder to see.