Thomas Goes Fishing

Ringo Starr UK Version:

 * Ringo Starr: When Thomas puffed along his branch line, he always looked forward to something special… the sight of the river. As he rumbled over the bridge, he would see people fishing. Thomas often wanted to stay and watch, but his Driver said.
 * Thomas’ Driver: No! What would the Fat Controller say if we were late?
 * Ringo Starr: Every time he met another engine he would say.
 * Thomas: I want to fish.
 * Ringo Starr: But they all had the same answer.
 * James: Engines don’t go fishing.
 * Thomas: Silly stick-in-the-muds!
 * Ringo Starr: Thought Thomas. One day he stopped as usual to take in water at the station by the river.
 * Thomas: Out of order. Bother!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: I’m thirsty.
 * Thomas’ Driver: Never mind.
 * Ringo Starr: Said his Driver.
 * Thomas’ Driver: We’ll get some water from the river.
 * Ringo Starr: They found a bucket and some rope, and went to the bridge, then the Driver let the bucket down to the water. The bucket was old, and had five holes, so they had to fill it, pull it up, and empty it into Thomas’ tank as quickly as they could, several times over. They finished at last.
 * Thomas: That’s good! That’s good!
 * Ringo Starr: Puffed Thomas, and Annie and Clarabel ran happily behind. Suddenly Thomas began to feel a pain in his boiler, steam began to hiss from his safety valve in an alarming way.
 * Thomas’ Driver: There’s too much steam.
 * Ringo Starr: Said his Driver.
 * Thomas: Oh dear.
 * Ringo Starr: Groaned Thomas.
 * Thomas: I’m going to burst! I’m going to burst!
 * Ringo Starr: They damped down his fire, and struggled on.
 * Thomas: I’ve got such a pain, I’ve got such a pain.
 * Ringo Starr: Thomas hissed. They stopped just outside the last station, uncoupled Annie and Clarabel and ran Thomas, who was still hissing fit to burst, on a siding right out of the way. Then while the Guard telephoned for an Engine Inspector, the Driver found notices in large letters which he hung on Thomas in front and behind, “DANGER! KEEP AWAY.” Soon the Inspector and the Fat Controller arrived.
 * The Fat Controller and Inspector: Cheer up, Thomas!
 * Ringo Starr: They said.
 * The Fat Controller and Inspector: We’ll soon put you right.
 * Ringo Starr: The Driver told them what had happened.
 * Inspector: So the feed pipe is blocked.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Inspector.
 * Inspector: I’ll just look in the tanks.
 * Ringo Starr: He climbed up and peered in, then he came down.
 * Inspector: Excuse me, Sir, please look in the tank and tell me what you see.
 * The Fat Controller: Certainly, Inspector.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied the Fat Controller. He clambered up, looked in and nearly fell off in surprise.
 * The Fat Controller: Inspector.
 * Ringo Starr: He whispered.
 * The Fat Controller: Can you see fish?
 * (Thomas looks back in shock)
 * The Fat Controller: Gracious goodness me! How did the fish get there, Driver?
 * Thomas’ Driver: We must have fished them from the river with our bucket.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied Thomas’ Driver.
 * The Fat Controller: Well, Thomas, so you and your Driver have been fishing, but fish don’t suit you, we must get them out.
 * Ringo Starr: They all took turns at fishing in Thomas’ tank, while the Fat Controller looked on and told them how to do it. When they had caught all the fish, they had a lovely picnic supper of fish and chips.
 * The Fat Controller: Mmmm. That was good.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Fat Controller.
 * The Fat Controller: But fish don’t suit you, Thomas, so you mustn’t do it again.
 * Thomas: No. Sir; I won’t.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas sadly.
 * Thomas: Engines don’t go fishing, it’s too uncomfortable.

Ringo Starr US Version:

 * Ringo Starr: When Thomas puffed along his branch line, he always looked forward to something special… the sight of the river. As he rumbled over the bridge, he would see people fishing. Thomas often wanted to stay and watch, but his Driver said.
 * Thomas’ Driver: No! What would Sir Topham Hatt say if we were late?
 * Ringo Starr: Every time he met another engine he would say.
 * Thomas: I want to fish.
 * Ringo Starr: But they all had the same answer.
 * James: Engines don’t go fishing.
 * Thomas: Silly stick-in-the-muds!
 * Ringo Starr: Thought Thomas. One day he stopped as usual to take in water at the station by the river.
 * Thomas: Out of order. Bother!
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: I’m thirsty.
 * Thomas’ Driver: Never mind.
 * Ringo Starr: Said his Driver.
 * Thomas’ Driver: We’ll get some water from the river.
 * Ringo Starr: They found a bucket and some rope, and went to the bridge, then the Driver let the bucket down to the water. The bucket was old, and had five holes, so they had to fill it, pull it up, and empty it into Thomas’ tank as quickly as they could, several times over. They finished at last.
 * Thomas: That’s good! That’s good!
 * Ringo Starr: Puffed Thomas, and Annie and Clarabel ran happily behind. Suddenly Thomas began to feel a pain in his boiler, steam began to hiss from his safety valve in an alarming way.
 * Thomas’ Driver: There’s too much steam.
 * Ringo Starr: Said his Driver.
 * Thomas: Oh dear.
 * Ringo Starr: Groaned Thomas.
 * Thomas: I’m going to burst! I’m going to burst!
 * Ringo Starr: They damped down his fire, and struggled on.
 * Thomas: I’ve got such a pain, I’ve got such a pain.
 * Ringo Starr: Thomas hissed. They stopped just outside the last station, uncoupled Annie and Clarabel and ran Thomas, who was still hissing fit to burst, on a siding right out of the way. Then while the Conductor telephoned for an Engine Inspector, the Driver found notices in large letters which he hung on Thomas in front and behind, “DANGER! KEEP AWAY.” Soon the Inspector and Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
 * Sir Topham Hatt and Inspector: Cheer up, Thomas!
 * Ringo Starr: They said.
 * Sir Topham Hatt and Inspector: We’ll soon put you right.
 * Ringo Starr: The Driver told them what had happened.
 * Inspector: So the feed pipe is blocked.
 * Ringo Starr: Said the Inspector.
 * Inspector: I’ll just look in the tanks.
 * Ringo Starr: He climbed up and peered in, then he came down.
 * Inspector: Excuse me, Sir, please look in the tank and tell me what you see.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Certainly, Inspector.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied Sir Topham Hatt. He clambered up, looked in and nearly fell off in surprise.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Inspector.
 * Ringo Starr: He whispered.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Can you see fish?
 * (Thomas looks back in shock)
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Gracious goodness me! How did the fish get there, Driver?
 * Thomas’ Driver: We must have fished them from the river with our bucket.
 * Ringo Starr: Replied Thomas’ Driver.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Well, Thomas, so you and your Driver have been fishing, but fish don’t suit you, we must get them out.
 * Ringo Starr: They all took turns at fishing in Thomas’ tank, while Sir Topham Hatt looked on and told them how to do it. When they had caught all the fish, they had a lovely picnic supper of fish and chips.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Mmmm. That was good.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: But fish don’t suit you, Thomas, so you mustn’t do it again.
 * Thomas: No. Sir; I won’t.
 * Ringo Starr: Said Thomas sadly.
 * Thomas: Engines don’t go fishing, it’s too uncomfortable.

George Carlin US Version:

 * George Carlin: When Thomas puffed along his branch line, he always looked forward to something special… the sight of the river. As he rumbled over the bridge, he would see people fishing. Thomas often wanted to stay and watch, but his Driver said.
 * Thomas’ Driver: No! What would Sir Topham Hatt say if we were late?
 * George Carlin: Every time he met another engine he would say.
 * Thomas: I want to fish.
 * George Carlin: But they all had the same answer.
 * James: Engines don’t go fishing.
 * Thomas: Silly stick-in-the-muds!
 * George Carlin: Thought Thomas. One day he stopped as usual to take in water at the station by the river.
 * Thomas: Out of order. Bother!
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas.
 * Thomas: I’m thirsty.
 * Thomas’ Driver: Never mind.
 * George Carlin: Said his Driver.
 * Thomas’ Driver: We’ll get some water from the river.
 * George Carlin: They found a bucket and some rope, and went to the bridge, then the Driver let the bucket down to the water. The bucket was old, and had five holes, so they had to fill it, pull it up, and empty it into Thomas’ tank as quickly as they could, several times over. They finished at last.
 * Thomas: That’s good! That’s good!
 * George Carlin: Puffed Thomas, and Annie and Clarabel ran happily behind. Suddenly Thomas began to feel a pain in his boiler, steam began to hiss from his safety valve in an alarming way.
 * Thomas’ Driver: There’s too much steam.
 * George Carlin: Said his Driver.
 * Thomas: Oh dear.
 * George Carlin: Groaned Thomas.
 * Thomas: I’m going to burst! I’m going to burst!
 * George Carlin: They damped down his fire, and struggled on.
 * Thomas: I’ve got such a pain, I’ve got such a pain.
 * George Carlin: Thomas hissed. They stopped just outside the last station, uncoupled Annie and Clarabel and ran Thomas, who was still hissing fit to burst, on a siding right out of the way. Then while the Conductor telephoned for an Engine Inspector, the Driver found notices in large letters which he hung on Thomas in front and behind, “DANGER! KEEP AWAY.” Soon the Inspector and Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
 * Sir Topham Hatt and Inspector: Cheer up, Thomas!
 * George Carlin: They said.
 * Sir Topham Hatt and Inspector: We’ll soon put you right.
 * George Carlin: The Driver told them what had happened.
 * Inspector: So the feed pipe is blocked.
 * George Carlin: Said the Inspector.
 * Inspector: I’ll just look in the tanks.
 * George Carlin: He climbed up and peered in, then he came down.
 * Inspector: Excuse me, Sir, please look in the tank and tell me what you see.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Certainly, Inspector.
 * George Carlin: Replied Sir Topham Hatt. He clambered up, looked in and nearly fell off in surprise.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Inspector.
 * George Carlin: He whispered.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Can you see fish?
 * (Thomas looks back in shock)
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Gracious goodness me! How did the fish get there, Driver?
 * Thomas’ Driver: We must have fished them from the river with our bucket.
 * George Carlin: Replied Thomas’ Driver.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Well, Thomas, so you and your Driver have been fishing, but fish don’t suit you, we must get them out.
 * George Carlin: They all took turns at fishing in Thomas’ tank, while Sir Topham Hatt looked on and told them how to do it. When they had caught all the fish, they had a lovely picnic supper of fish and chips.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: Mmmm. That was good.
 * George Carlin: Said Sir Topham Hatt.
 * Sir Topham Hatt: But fish don’t suit you, Thomas, so you mustn’t do it again.
 * Thomas: No. Sir; I won’t.
 * George Carlin: Said Thomas sadly.
 * Thomas: Engines don’t go fishing, it’s too uncomfortable.