Bertie's Chase

Ringo Starr UK Version:
 * Ringo Starr: One morning Edward was waiting to pick up passengers from Thomas’ train.
 * Edward: Peep! Peep! We’re late. Where is Thomas? He doesn’t usually make us wait.
 * Edward’s Fireman: Oh dear, what can the matter be?...
 * Ringo Starr: Sang the Fireman.
 * Edward's Fireman: Johnnie’s so long at…
 * Edward’s Driver: Never you mind about Johnnie.
 * Ringo Starr: Laughed the Driver.
 * Edward’s Driver: Just you climb on the cab, and look for Thomas.
 * (The Fireman climbs through the window and stand on top of Edward’s cab.)
 * Edward’s Driver: Can you see him?
 * Edward’s Fireman: No.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied the Fireman.
 * Edward’s Fireman: There’s Bertie bus in a tearing hurry. No need to bother with him though; likely he’s on a Coach Tour or something.
 * Ringo Starr: He clambered down.
 * (Edward departs from the station and passes through a level crossing.)
 * Bertie: Stop! STOP! I’ve got Thomas’ passengers!
 * Ringo Starr: Wailed Bertie roaring up to the gates, it was no good. Edward was gone.
 * Bertie: Bother!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Bertie.
 * Bertie: Bother Thomas’ Fireman not coming to work today. Why did I promise to help the Passengers catch the train?
 * Bertie’s Driver: That will do, Bertie.
 * Ringo Starr: Said his Driver.
 * Bertie’s Driver: A promise is a promise and we must keep it.
 * Bertie: I’ll catch Edward or bust.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Bertie.
 * Bertie: Oh my gears and axles!
 * Ringo Starr: He groaned, toiling up the hill.
 * Bertie: I’ll never be the same bus again! Hurray! Hurray! I see him.
 * Ringo Starr: Cheered Bertie as he reached the top.
 * Bertie: Oh no! Edward’s at the station. No… he’s stopped at a crossing. Hurray! Hurray!
 * Ringo Starr: Bertie tore down the hill.
 * Passengers: Well done, Bertie.
 * Ringo Starr: Shouted his passengers.
 * Passengers: Go it!
 * Ringo Starr: Bertie skidded into the Yard.
 * Bertie: Wait! Wait!
 * Ringo Starr: Cried Bertie. He was just in time to see Edward puff away.
 * Bertie: I’m sorry.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Bertie.
 * Passengers: Never mind.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the passengers.
 * Passengers: After him quickly. Third time lucky you know! Do you think we’ll catch him at the next station, Driver?
 * Bertie’s Driver: There’s a good chance.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied the Driver.
 * Bertie’s Driver: Our road keeps close to the line, and we can climb hills better than Edward. I’ll just make sure.
 * Ringo Starr: He spoke to the Stationmaster, Bertie and the passengers waited impatiently.
 * Bertie’s Driver: Yes, we’ll do it this time.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Driver.
 * Passengers: Hurray!
 * Ringo Starr: Called the passengers, as Bertie chased after Edward once more.
 * Coaches: This hill is too steep! This hill is too steep!
 * Ringo Starr: Grumbled the coaches as Edward snorted in front. They reached the top at last and ran smoothly into the station.
 * Edward: Peepeep!
 * Ringo Starr: Whistled Edward.
 * Edward: Get in quickly please.
 * Ringo Starr: The Guard blew the whistle, and Edward’s Driver looked back; but the flag didn’t wave. Then he heard Bertie. Everything seemed to happen at once, and the Stationmaster told the Guard and Driver what had happened.
 * Edward: I’m sorry about the chase, Bertie.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Edward.
 * Bertie: My fault.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied Bertie.
 * Bertie: Late at junction…. You didn’t know… about Thomas’ passengers.
 * Edward: Peepeep! Goodbye, Bertie, we’re off!
 * Ringo Starr: Whistled Edward.
 * Passengers: Three cheers for Bertie!
 * Ringo Starr: Called the passengers. Bertie raced back to tell Thomas that all was well.
 * Thomas: Thank you, Bertie.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: You’re a very good friend indeed.

George Carlin US Version:
 * George Carlin: One morning Edward was waiting to pick up passengers from Thomas’ train.
 * Edward: Peep! Peep! We’re late. Where is Thomas? He doesn’t usually make us wait.
 * Edward’s Fireman: Oh dear, what can the matter be?...
 * George Carlin: Sang the Fireman.
 * Edward's Fireman: Johnnie’s so long at…
 * Edward’s Driver: Never you mind about Johnnie.
 * George Carlin: Laughed the Driver.
 * Edward’s Driver: Just you climb on the cab, and look for Thomas.
 * (The Fireman climbs through the window and stand on top of Edward’s cab.)
 * Edward’s Driver: Can you see him?
 * Edward’s Fireman: No.
 * George Carlin: Replied the Fireman.
 * Edward’s Fireman: There’s Bertie bus in a tearing hurry. No need to bother with him though; likely he’s on a Coach Tour or something.
 * George Carlin: He clambered down.
 * (Edward departs from the station and passes through a level crossing.)
 * Bertie: Stop! STOP! I’ve got Thomas’ passengers!
 * George Carlin: Wailed Bertie roaring up to the gates, it was no good. Edward was gone.
 * Bertie: Bother!
 * George Carlin: Said Bertie.
 * Bertie: Bother Thomas’ Fireman not coming to work today. Why did I promise to help the Passengers catch the train?
 * Bertie’s Driver: That will do, Bertie.
 * George Carlin: Said his Driver.
 * Bertie’s Driver: A promise is a promise and we must keep it.
 * Bertie: I’ll catch Edward or bust.
 * George Carlin: Said Bertie.
 * Bertie: Oh my gears and axles!
 * George Carlin: He groaned, toiling up the hill.
 * Bertie: I’ll never be the same bus again! Hurray! Hurray! I see him.
 * George Carlin: Cheered Bertie as he reached the top.
 * Bertie: Oh no! Edward’s at the station. No… he’s stopped at a crossing. Hurray! Hurray!
 * George Carlin: Bertie tore down the hill.
 * Passengers: Well done, Bertie.
 * George Carlin: Shouted his passengers.
 * Passengers: Go it!
 * George Carlin: Bertie skidded into the Yard.
 * Bertie: Wait! Wait!
 * George Carlin: Cried Bertie. He was just in time to see Edward puff away.
 * Bertie: I’m sorry.
 * George Carlin: Said Bertie.
 * Passengers: Never mind.
 * George Carlin: Said the passengers.
 * Passengers: After him quickly. Third time lucky you know! Do you think we’ll catch him at the next station, Driver?
 * Bertie’s Driver: There’s a good chance.
 * George Carlin: Replied the Driver.
 * Bertie’s Driver: Our road keeps close to the line, and we can climb hills better than Edward. I’ll just make sure.
 * George Carlin: He spoke to the Stationmaster, Bertie and the passengers waited impatiently.
 * Bertie’s Driver: Yes, we’ll do it this time.
 * George Carlin: Said the Driver.
 * Passengers: Hurray!
 * George Carlin: Called the passengers, as Bertie chased after Edward once more.
 * Coaches: This hill is too steep! This hill is too steep!
 * George Carlin: Grumbled the coaches as Edward snorted in front. They reached the top at last and ran smoothly into the station.
 * Edward: Peep!
 * George Carlin: Whistled Edward.
 * Edward: Get in quickly please.
 * George Carlin: The Conductor blew the whistle, and Edward’s Driver looked back; but the flag didn’t wave. Then he heard Bertie. Everything seemed to happen at once, and the Stationmaster told the Conductor and Driver what had happened.
 * Edward: I’m sorry about the chase, Bertie.
 * George Carlin: Said Edward.
 * Bertie: My fault.
 * George Carlin: Replied Bertie.
 * Bertie: Late at junction…. You didn’t know… about Thomas’ passengers.
 * Edward: Peepeep! Goodbye, Bertie, we’re off!
 * George Carlin: Whistled Edward.
 * Passengers: Three cheers for Bertie!
 * George Carlin: Called the passengers. Bertie raced back to tell Thomas that all was well.
 * Thomas: Thank you, Bertie, for keeping your promise.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: You’re a very good friend indeed.