Thomas and the Missing Christmas Tree

Ringo Starr UK Version:

 * Ringo Starr: It was two days before Christmas. Many children were expected on the Island of Sodor. All the engines were busy with the final preparations. The Fat Controller wanted this year’s carol party to be an extra special celebration. The Fat Controller was now waiting impatiently for Thomas.
 * The Fat Controller: Quickly, now.
 * Ringo Starr: He said.
 * The Fat Controller: Our Christmas tree has arrived just in time. I want you to fetch it, Thomas. Duck can look after Annie and Clarabel until you get back.
 * Thomas: Will we be able to sing carols, too?
 * Ringo Starr: Asked Thomas.
 * The Fat Controller: We’ll see.
 * Ringo Starr: Promised the Fat Controller.
 * Thomas: It would be nice to sing carols again.
 * Ringo Starr: Sighed Thomas as he set off on his important mission. Thomas collected the tree safely, but large snow drifts lay ahead.
 * (Thomas runs into a snow drift and gets stuck.)
 * Thomas: I mustn’t be late.
 * Ringo Starr: He thought.
 * Thomas: The Fat Controller is relying on me.
 * Ringo Starr: Whistling bravely Thomas tried to move, but he couldn’t. There was worse to come. Poor Thomas was snowed under! Meanwhile the other engines waited and waited. They were grumbling about Thomas for being late.
 * The Fat Controller: Silence!
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Fat Controller.
 * The Fat Controller: Thomas left the Works safely, but snow has brought the telephone lines down. We must assume he is stranded.
 * Ringo Starr: The engines now felt sorry for Thomas, and, cold but confident, the twins set off to the rescue. Suddenly they came to a drift that was deeper than the rest.
 * Thomas: Help!
 * Donald: Hush!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Donald.
 * Donald: I can hear something!
 * Douglas: Probably the wind.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Douglas.
 * Thomas: Help!
 * Donald: No, listen.
 * Ringo Starr: Insisted Donald.
 * Thomas: Over here!
 * Donald and Douglas: Och! It’s Thomas. Come on, the poor wee engine must be frozen to the frames in there.
 * Ringo Starr: When the workmen arrived, it took some time to decided how to dig away the heavy drifts of snow. Thomas’ Driver and Fireman, who had taken shelter at a nearby cottage, joined the rescue. At last Thomas and the precious Christmas tree were freed from the snowdrift. Then they set off once more to finish their long journey. The Fat Controller greeted them warmly.
 * The Fat Controller: As a reward for all your hard work you may go and enjoy the carols. Be quick now!
 * Ringo Starr: At the Big Station all was soon ready.
 * The Fat Controller: One! Two! Three!
 * Ringo Starr: Suddenly, like magic, the station was flooded with lights.
 * The Fat Controller: Ladies, Gentlemen, and children! I give you three cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends who have made this occasion possible!
 * Ringo Starr: Suddenly there a strange whirring sound. Percy and Toby smiled; they knew who it was. With landing lights shining brightly, Harold the Helicopter touched down gently in the snow. Bringing the greatest surprise of all, Father Christmas! Everyone cheered, and the party began.
 * Thomas: It’s no fun getting stuck in the snow.
 * Ringo Starr: Whispered Thomas to Percy.
 * Thomas: But it was worth it for this party. Happy Christmas, Percy. Happy Christmas, everyone.

Ringo Starr US Version:

 * Ringo Starr: It was two days before Christmas. Many children were expected on the Island of Sodor. All the engines were busy with the final preparations.
 * (Thomas arrives at Tidmouth station, where he finds Sir Topham Hatt waiting for him.)
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Our Christmas tree has arrived just in time. I want you to fetch it, Thomas. Duck can look after Annie and Clarabel until you get back.
 * Thomas: Will we be able to sing carols, too?
 * Ringo Starr: Asked Thomas.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: We’ll see.
 * Thomas: It would be nice to sing carols again.
 * Ringo Starr: Sighed Thomas as he set off on his important mission. Thomas collected the tree safely, but large snow drifts lay ahead.
 * (Thomas runs into a snow drift and gets stuck.)
 * Thomas: I mustn’t be late.
 * Ringo Starr: He thought. Whistling bravely Thomas tried to move, but he couldn’t. There was worse to come. Poor Thomas was snowed under! Meanwhile the other engines waited and waited. They were grumbling about Thomas for being late.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Silence! Thomas left the Works safely, but snow has brought the telephone lines down. We must assume he is stranded.
 * Ringo Starr: The engines now felt sorry for Thomas, and, cold but confident, the twins set off to the rescue. Suddenly they came to a drift that was deeper than the rest.
 * Thomas: Help!
 * Donald: Hush!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Donald.
 * Donald: I can hear something!
 * Douglas: Probably the wind.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Douglas.
 * Thomas: Help!
 * Donald: No, listen.
 * Ringo Starr: Insisted Donald.
 * Thomas: Over here!
 * Donald and Douglas: Och! It’s Thomas. Come on, the poor wee engine must be frozen to the frames in there.
 * Ringo Starr: When the workmen arrived, it took some time to decided how to dig away the heavy drifts of snow. Thomas’ Driver and Fireman, who had taken shelter at a nearby cottage, joined the rescue. At last Thomas and the precious Christmas tree were freed from the snowdrift. Then they set off once more to finish their long journey.
 * (Sir Topham Hatt is standing on a signal box balcony when Thomas, Donald and Douglas arrives at the Sheds.)
 * Sir Topham Hatt: As a reward for all your hard work you may go and enjoy the carols. Be quick now!
 * Ringo Starr: At the Big Station all was soon ready.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: One! Two! Three!
 * Ringo Starr: Suddenly, like magic, the station was flooded with lights.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Ladies, Gentlemen, and children! I give you three cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends who have made this occasion possible!
 * Ringo Starr: Suddenly there a strange whirring sound. Percy and Toby smiled; they knew who it was. With landing lights shining brightly, Harold the Helicopter touched down gently in the snow. Bringing the greatest surprise of all, Father Christmas! Everyone cheered, and the party began.
 * Thomas: It’s no fun getting stuck in the snow.
 * Ringo Starr: Whispered Thomas to Percy.
 * Thomas: But it was worth it for this party. Happy Christmas, Percy. Happy Christmas, everyone.

George Carlin US Version:

 * George Carlin: It was two days before Christmas. Many children were expected on the Island of Sodor. All the engines were busy with the final preparations. Sir Topham Hatt wanted this year’s carol party to be an extra special celebration. Sir Topham Hatt was now waiting impatiently for Thomas.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Quickly, now.
 * George Carlin: He said.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Our Christmas tree has arrived just in time. I want you to fetch it, Thomas. Duck can look after Annie and Clarabel until you get back.
 * Thomas: Will we be able to sing carols, too?
 * George Carlin: Asked Thomas.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: We’ll see.
 * George Carlin: Promised Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Thomas: It would be nice to sing carols again.
 * George Carlin: Sighed Thomas as he set off on his important mission. Thomas collected the tree safely, but large snow drifts lay ahead.
 * (Thomas runs into a snow drift and gets stuck.)
 * Thomas: I mustn’t be late.
 * George Carlin: He thought.
 * Thomas: Sir Topham Hatt is relying on me.
 * George Carlin: Whistling bravely Thomas tried to move, but he couldn’t. There was worse to come. Thomas was snowed under! Meanwhile the other engines waited and waited. They were grumbling about Thomas for being late.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Silence!
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Thomas left the Works safely, but snow has brought the telephone lines down. We must assume he is stranded.
 * George Carlin: The engines now felt sorry for Thomas, and, cold but confident, the twins set off to the rescue. Suddenly they came to a drift that was deeper than the rest.
 * Thomas: Help!
 * Donald: Hush!
 * George Carlin: Said Donald.
 * Donald: I can hear something!
 * Douglas: Probably the wind.
 * George Carlin: Said Douglas.
 * Thomas: Help!
 * Donald: No, listen.
 * George Carlin: Insisted Donald.
 * Thomas: Over here!
 * Donald and Douglas: Och! It’s Thomas. Come on, the poor wee engine must be frozen to the frames in there.
 * George Carlin: When the workmen arrived, it took some time to decided how to dig away the heavy drifts of snow. Thomas’ Driver and Fireman, who had taken shelter at a nearby cottage, joined the rescue. At last Thomas and the precious Christmas tree were freed from the snowdrift. Then they set off once more to finish their long journey. Sir Topham Hatt greeted them warmly.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: As a reward for all your hard work you may go and enjoy the carols. Be quick now!
 * George Carlin: At the Big Station all was soon ready.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: One! Two! Three!
 * George Carlin: Suddenly, like magic, the station was flooded with lights.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Ladies, and Gentlemen, and children! I give you three cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and all his friends who have made this occasion possible!
 * George Carlin: Then there was a familiar whirring sound. Percy and Toby smiled; they knew who it was. With landing lights shining brightly, Harold the Helicopter touched down gently in the snow. Bringing the greatest surprise of all, Santa Claus! Everyone cheered, and the party began.
 * Thomas: It’s no fun getting stuck in the snow.
 * George Carlin: Whispered Thomas to Percy.
 * Thomas: But it was worth it for this party. Happy Holiday, Percy. Happy Holiday, everyone.