Coal/Henry's Special Coal

Ringo Starr UK Version:

 * Ringo Starr: One morning Henry was feeling very sorry for himself. Sometimes he could pull trains; but sometimes he felt he had no strength at all.
 * Henry: I suffer dreadfully, and no one cares.
 * James: Rubbish, Henry.
 * Ringo Starr: Snorted James.
 * James: You don’t work hard enough.
 * Ringo Starr: The Fat Controller spoke to him too.
 * The Fat Controller: You’re too expensive, Henry. You had lots of new parts and new paint too, but they’ve done you no good. If we can’t make you better, we must get another engine instead of you.
 * Ringo Starr: This made Henry, his Driver, and his Fireman very sad. The Fat Controller was waiting when Henry came to the platform. He had taken off his hat and coat, and put on overalls. Henry managed to start, but his Fireman was not satisfied.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Henry is a “bad steamer”.
 * Ringo Starr: He said to the Fat Controller.
 * Henry’s Fireman: I build up his fire, but it doesn’t give enough heat.
 * Ringo Starr: Henry tried very hard, but it was no good. He didn’t have enough steam, and came to a stop outside Edward’s station.
 * Henry: Oh dear!
 * Ringo Starr: Thought Henry.
 * Henry: I shall have to go away. Oh dear! Oh dear!
 * Ringo Starr: All he could do was to go slowly onto a siding and Edward took charge of the train. The Fat Controller and Fireman went on discussing Henry’s troubles.
 * The Fat Controller: What do you think is wrong, Fireman?
 * Ringo Starr: Asked the Fat Controller.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Excuse me, Sir.
 * Ringo Starr: He answered.
 * Henry’s Fireman: But the fact is the coal is wrong. We’ve had a poor lot lately, and today it’s worse. The other engines can manage; they have big fireboxes. Henry’s is small and can’t make the heat. With Welsh coal he’d be a different engine.
 * The Fat Controller: It’s expensive.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Fat Controller.
 * The Fat Controller: But Henry must have a fair chance. James shall go and fetch some.
 * Ringo Starr: When the Welsh coal came, Henry’s Driver and Fireman were excited.
 * Henry’s Driver and Fireman: Now we’ll show them, Henry old fellow!
 * Ringo Starr: They carefully made his fire, putting large lumps of coal like a wall round the outside. Then the glowing middle part was covered with smaller lumps.
 * Henry: You’re spoiling my fire.
 * Ringo Starr: Complained Henry.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Wait and see.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Fireman.
 * Henry’s Fireman: We’ll have a roaring fire just when we want it.
 * Ringo Starr: The Fireman was right. When Henry reached the platform, the water was boiling nicely, and he had to let of steam.
 * The Fat Controller: How are you, Henry?
 * Henry: Peep peep!
 * Ringo Starr: Whistled Henry.
 * Henry: I feel fine.
 * The Fat Controller: Have you a good fire, Driver?
 * Henry’s Driver: Never better Sir, and plenty of steam.
 * The Fat Controller: No record breaking.
 * Ringo Starr: Warned the Fat Controller.
 * The Fat Controller: Don’t push him too hard.
 * Henry’s Driver: Henry won’t need pushing, Sir; I’ll have to hold him back.
 * Ringo Starr: Henry had a lovely day. He had never felt so well in his life. He wanted to go fast, but his Driver wouldn’t let him.
 * Henry’s Driver: Steady old fellow.
 * Ringo Starr: He would say.
 * Henry’s Driver: There’s plenty of time.
 * Ringo Starr: They arrived early at the station. Thomas puffed in.
 * Henry: Where have you been, lazybones?
 * Ringo Starr: Asked Henry.
 * Henry: Oh, I can’t wait for dawdling tank engines like you! Goodbye!
 * Thomas: Whoooosh!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas to Annie and Clarabel.
 * Thomas: Have you ever seen anything like it?
 * Ringo Starr: Both Annie and Clarabel agreed that they never had.

Ringo Starr US Version:

 * Ringo Starr: One morning Henry was feeling very sorry for himself. Sometimes he could pull trains; but sometimes he felt he had no strength at all.
 * Henry: I suffer dreadfully, and no one cares.
 * James: Rubbish, Henry.
 * Ringo Starr: Snorted James.
 * James: You don’t work hard enough.
 * Ringo Starr: Sir Topham Hatt spoke to him too.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: What's wrong with you, Henry? You have had lots of new parts and new paint too, but they’ve done you no good. If we can’t make you better, we must get another engine instead of you to do the work.
 * Ringo Starr: This made Henry, his Driver, and his Fireman very sad. Sir Topham Hatt was waiting when Henry came to the platform. He had taken off his hat and coat, and put on overalls. Henry managed to start, but his Fireman was not satisfied.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Henry is a “bad steamer”.
 * Ringo Starr: He said to Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Henry’s Fireman: I build up his fire, but it doesn’t give enough heat.
 * Ringo Starr: Henry tried very hard, but it was no good. He didn’t have enough steam, and came to a stop outside Edward’s station.
 * Henry: Oh dear!
 * Ringo Starr: Thought Henry.
 * Henry: I shall have to go away. Oh dear! Oh dear!
 * Ringo Starr: All he could do was to go slowly onto a siding and Edward took charge of the train. Sir Topham Hatt and the Fireman went on discussing Henry’s troubles.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: What do you think is wrong, Fireman?
 * Ringo Starr: Asked Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Excuse me, Sir.
 * Ringo Starr: He answered.
 * Henry’s Fireman: But the fact is the coal is wrong. We’ve had a poor lot lately, and today it’s worse. The other engines can manage; they have big fireboxes. Henry’s is small and can’t make the heat. With Welsh coal he’d be a different engine.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: It’s expensive.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: But Henry must have a fair chance. James shall go and fetch some.
 * Ringo Starr: When the Welsh coal came, Henry’s Driver and Fireman were excited.
 * Henry’s Driver and Fireman: Now we’ll show them, Henry old fellow!
 * Ringo Starr: They carefully made his fire, putting large lumps of coal like a wall round the outside. Then the glowing middle part was covered with smaller lumps.
 * Henry: You’re spoiling my fire.
 * Ringo Starr: Complained Henry.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Wait and see.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Fireman.
 * Henry’s Fireman: We’ll have a roaring fire just when we want it.
 * Ringo Starr: The Fireman was right. When Henry reached the platform, the water was boiling nicely, and he had to let of steam.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: How are you, Henry?
 * Henry: Peep peep!
 * Ringo Starr: Whistled Henry.
 * Henry: I feel fine.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Have you a good fire, Driver?
 * Henry’s Driver: Never better Sir, and plenty of steam.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: No record breaking.
 * Ringo Starr: Warned Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Don’t push him too hard.
 * Henry’s Driver: Henry won’t need pushing, Sir; I’ll have to hold him back.
 * Ringo Starr: Henry had a lovely day. He had never felt so well in his life. He wanted to go fast, but his Driver wouldn’t let him.
 * Henry’s Driver: Steady old fellow.
 * Ringo Starr: He would say.
 * Henry’s Driver: There’s plenty of time.
 * Ringo Starr: They arrived early at the station. Thomas puffed in.
 * Henry: Where have you been, lazybones?
 * Ringo Starr: Asked Henry.
 * Henry: Oh, I can’t wait for dawdling tank engines like you! Goodbye!
 * Thomas: Whoooosh!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas to Annie and Clarabel.
 * Thomas: Have you ever seen anything like it?
 * Ringo Starr: Both Annie and Clarabel agreed that they never had.

George Carlin US Version:

 * George Carlin: One morning Henry was feeling very sorry for himself. Sometimes he could pull trains; but sometimes he felt he had no strength at all.
 * Henry: I suffer dreadfully, and no one cares.
 * James: Rubbish, Henry.
 * George Carlin: Snorted James.
 * James: You don’t work hard enough.
 * George Carlin: Sir Topham Hatt spoke to him too.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: What's wrong with you, Henry? You have had lots of new parts and new paint too, but they’ve done you no good. If we can’t make you better, we must get another engine instead of you to do the work.
 * George Carlin: This made Henry, his Driver, and Fireman very sad. Sir Topham Hatt was waiting when Henry came to the platform. He had taken off his hat and coat, and put on overalls. Henry managed to start, but his Fireman was not satisfied.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Henry is a “bad steamer”.
 * George Carlin: He said to Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Henry’s Fireman: I build up his fire, but it doesn’t give enough heat.
 * George Carlin: Henry tried very hard, but it was no good. He didn’t have enough steam, and came to a stop outside Edward’s station.
 * Henry: Oh dear!
 * George Carlin: Thought Henry.
 * Henry: I shall have to go away. Oh dear! Oh dear!
 * George Carlin: All he could do was to go slowly onto a siding and Edward took charge of the train. Sir Topham Hatt and the Fireman went on discussing Henry’s troubles.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: What do you think is wrong, Fireman?
 * George Carlin: Asked Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Excuse me, Sir.
 * George Carlin: He answered.
 * Henry’s Fireman: But the fact is the coal is wrong. We’ve had a poor lot lately, and today it’s worse. The other engines can manage; they have big fireboxes. Henry’s is small and can’t make the heat. With Welsh coal he’d be a different engine.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: It’s expensive.
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: But Henry must have a fair chance. James shall go and fetch some.
 * George Carlin: When the Welsh coal came, Henry’s Driver and Fireman were excited.
 * Henry’s Driver and Fireman: Now we’ll show them, Henry old fellow!
 * Ringo Starr: They carefully made his fire, putting large lumps of coal like a wall round the outside. Then the glowing middle part was covered with smaller lumps.
 * Henry: You’re spoiling my fire.
 * George Carlin: Complained Henry.
 * Henry’s Fireman: Wait and see.
 * George Carlin: Said the Fireman.
 * Henry’s Fireman: We’ll have a roaring fire just when we want it.
 * George Carlin: The Fireman was right. When Henry reached the platform, the water was boiling nicely, and he had to let of steam.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: How are you, Henry?
 * Henry: Peep peep peep! I feel fine.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Have you a good fire, Driver?
 * Henry’s Driver: Never better Sir, and plenty of steam.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: No record breaking.
 * George Carlin: Warned Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Don’t push him too hard.
 * Henry’s Driver: Henry won’t need pushing, Sir; I’ll have to hold him back.
 * George Carlin: Henry had a lovely day. He had never felt so well in his life. He wanted to go fast, but his Driver wouldn’t let him.
 * Henry’s Driver: Steady old fellow.
 * George Carlin: He would say.
 * Henry’s Driver: There’s plenty of time.
 * George Carlin: They arrived early at the station. Thomas puffed in.
 * Henry: Where have you been, lazybones?
 * George Carlin: Asked Henry.
 * Henry: Oh, I can’t wait for dawdling tank engines like you! Goodbye!
 * Thomas: Whoooosh!
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas to the coaches.
 * Thomas: Have you ever seen anything like it?
 * George Carlin: Both Annie and Clarabel agreed that they never had.