Numberjacks & Duke (2)/Transcript

Michael Angelis: So Thomas began and here is the rest of the story he told.

Thomas: Duke was old and live with two young engines called Stuart and Falcon. They teased Duke and called him "Granpuff", but they were happy together. Then their line was closed down and the young engines went away. Duke was left alone in the shed. He went to sleep and everything around him changed. But Duke was never forgotten. Years went by until one day not long ago, visitors came to see the Fat Controller.

Visitors: We want to find Duke.

Thomas: They said.

Visitors: And make him happy again.

Thomas: Maps lay everything.

Visitor: If we followed the old line shown here on the map.

Thomas: They said.

Visitor: We'll travel north to the village and then to the mountains. And look. There's the sign for the old station. If Duke's anywhere, he's there.

Thomas: Everyone set off to the mountains far away. The days went by, the search grew harder, but the rescuers wouldn't give up.

Visitor: Let's go this way.

Thomas: They said. But there was still no sign of Duke.

Visitor: He's here somewhere.

Thomas: They said. They scrambled over hills and struggled over ditches. At last their search ended... (One of the rescuers falls on top of Duke) ...quite by accident.

Man with Hat: We found him! We found our Sleeping Beauty!

Duke: Excuse me?

Thomas: Enquired Duke.

Duke: Are you a vandal? Driver told me vandals break and smash things.

Man with Hat: Bless you no.

Thomas: Laughed the rescuers.

Visitors: We dropped in because we couldn't find your door.

Man with Hat: Falcon and Stuart will be pleased to see you.

Duke: So they did remember!

Thomas: Sighed Duke happily. Then they all set off for Duke's new home. Stuart and Falcon are ready for a big welcome.

Stuart and Falcon: He's here!

Thomas: They whispered.

Stuart and Falcon: Sh! Sh!

Duke: You woke me up.

Thomas: Grumbled Duke.

Duke: In my young days, engines were...

Stuart: Seem in not heard, Granpuff, we know.

Falcon: We're all be back to work tomorrow. We're glad you come back. We can keep you in order now.

Duke: Keep me in order? Be off with you! Impudent scallywags!

Thomas: Murmured Duke. But his old eyes twinkled, and for the first time in years, he smiled as he dozed in the sun. And that...

Michael Angelis: Said Thomas.

Thomas: ...is the whole story.