Thomas and the Magic Railroad The Movie

Hello. I'm Mr. Kahnen...

and I'm going to tell you

a story about trains...

folks far apart and the magic railroad

that brought them together.

Every story, like a railroad,

has its heroes.

Meet Thomas.

He's our number one hero.

Hello!

But he's running a little late today.

This is the Island of Sodor

where Thomas and his friends live.

It's at one end of my special universe.

I like helping out here.

By the invitation of Sir Topham Hat,

of course.

Five, six, seven, eight.

Who do we appreciate?

Practicing your numbers, Gordon.

That's a good engine.

I'm counting

how many seconds late you are.

What does that sign say?

"Sodor Railway.

Really reliable and right on time."

Signed, " Head of the railway,

Sir Topham Hat."

But you weren't on time,

little Thomas.

You're being bossy.

Please excuse me.

I'm meeting Mr. Conductor.

He's looking after us while

Sir Topham Hat takes a needed holiday.

I think we can take care

of ourselves.

Get out of my way!

I have unfinished business here...

and I wanna finish it fast!

Diesel 10's back!

Yes, ten out of ten for devious deeds

and brutal strength.

The blast from the past

who hates steam engines.

Maybe we do need

Mr. Conductor here after all.

On time!

At the other end of my universe...

far away across oceans of time...

up and over Muffle Mountain

and hidden deep in a valley...

is my hometown...

Shining Time.

Every now and then

There appears a sign

That points just round the bend

To a place you'll find

Covered in clover

The magic comes over you

Showing up right on time

This is your Shining Time

Climbing through stars to

Your own cloud nine

Soft strokes of lightning

Paint the skies brightening

Up all your Shining Time

And by the way, I think you're

going to help me and Thomas...

somewhere in this story.

If Diesel has unfinished business...

there's sure to be trouble

right around the corner.

Boo, fly! Shoo, fly! That's it!

Better still, buzz off!

Botheration!

You weren't concentrating, Thomas.

Lucky for you

that the buffers were there.

That's what buffers are for,

to stop engines from crashing.

Why are you in the sheds, James?

I'm feeling a little blue...

which isn't so hot when you're red.

I was naughty and Sir Topham Hat

told me to think...

about all the ways I can be useful.

Then I can come out again.

He's just trying to make this

a better railway for steam engines.

He says, the harder we work,

the less he'll need diesels to help.

Help you?

You'll always need help!

Because steam engines

are cowardly, cranky...

worn-out hunks of metal

who couldn't hurt a fly.

- No, we're not!

- Yes, you are!

- Aren't!

- Are!

Now, I've come back

to find a lost steam engine.

I'm gonna destroy her

and dominate you!

And then you'll be nothing

but useless scrap! Right, Pinchy?

Big bully!

- Stinker!

- We're really useful engines!

You won't dominate us

and you won't destroy her!

We won't let you. Neither will

Mr. Conductor. I'm off to fetch him now.

What lost engine?

There, Mutt, paint job's finished.

I reckon Shining Time has the best

welcome sign of any town in our valley.

I'm glad you agree.

Billy's old map sure helped a lot.

He's on his way back now?

You hear that train whistle sooner

than it hears itself.

Fine work, Patch.

Thanks.

I've been looking at your map.

What are these mysterious

shadowy lines?

They look like

straight railroad tracks...

but I can't see any tracks around here,

except the ones you travel on.

- It's mysteries that make this land so...

- Magical?

I better be off to Muffle Mountain.

I promised Mr. Stone I'd clean his yard.

Does Burnett Stone

ever give you a smile?

No, but he doesn't frighten

my horse, either.

Which means,

I don't think he's a bad man.

I think he's just sad.

I didn't know

that in Muffle Mountain there was...

a secret that Burnett had shared

only with his childhood friend, Tasha.

One day, Tasha, I'm going to drive

this engine and I'll take you with me.

Promise you will, Burnett. Promise!

I promise.

This engine was vital to the magic

that held these worlds together...

but only Burnett knew that.

Hello. Shining Time Station.

Manager StaceyJones speaking.

Oh, yes, the 10:
15 from Pelican Falls

to Shining Time...

is right on schedule.

You're welcome.

The 10:
00 to Lucy's Leap

is leaving now.

Billy, I found this child's drawing...

in an old locker in the lost and found.

Look at the signature, Billy.

Burnett Stone!

It's hard to believe Burnett

could have ever looked that happy.

Burnett had a wonderful smile.

And he loved railroading, too.

How did you find me here?

I found the entrance

to your workshop ages ago.

But I would never tell anybody.

See that switch on the wall?

Flip it on.

I guessed there was something mysterious

about this mountain.

Yeah. All mountains

have their secrets, Patch.

Shouldn't surprise a kid like you.

Could I help you.

Sure. You can help me dust her off.

This engine's name is Lady.

Why is she locked up?

She isn't.

She's safe from harm.

Long ago, I made a mistake

as Lady's caretaker.

An evil diesel found Lady

and threatened to destroy her.

He chased her

and used up all her coal.

He made her go too fast,

and then he crashed her.

I brought her here.

I tried my best to fix her up...

but I've never been able to make up

for the mistake I made.

And I've never been able

to bring her to life.

To make her steam.

Patch, she's as precious as gold.

Pinchy, you captured the real me.

That's beautiful. I could cry.

Boss? We're here.

Listen, you two.

I've got a job for you, Splodge.

- Actually, it's Splatter.

- And Dodge.

I ain't got time

to say both names!

I've come back

to find a steam engine.

- That's easy.

- Yeah, they're everywhere.

Not the one I want.

She escaped me once before.

As long as she exists,

so do the others.

But if she can be destroyed...

- Destroyed? The "D" word?

- Did you say the destroyed?

Yeah, destroyed!

There's one problem.

Mr. Conductor's coming,

and he won't let you destroy.

I can do whatever I want!

I'll get him, too! With Pinchy!

Pinchy, I hate it when you do that!

- Hello, Mr. Conductor.

- Hello, Billy.

Tool kit? Check.

Ticket puncher? Check-check.

All aboard!

Just testing, Billy. Mustn't let

my conducting skills get rusty.

Important day, Mr. C?

It is a very important day!

I'm going to the Island of Sodor.

It's the only place in my universe

where I fit in size-wise.

Sir Topham Hat has given me

a big responsibility.

Diesel 10 is back, and I have

to make sure he behaves himself.

Excuse me, Billy.

I hope your visit goes well.

Thank you.

I must be responsible, reliable and...

Don't tell me.

Really useful. I knew that.

I'm sorry. What did you say?

Well, thank you, Moby Dick.

I like my sparkle, too.

Gold really is your color.

Stacey, where did you find

this painting?

In an old locker. It was done

by Burnett Stone when he was a child.

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