(upbeat funky music)
(upbeat funky music)
(upbeat funky music)
(upbeat funky music)
(light organ music)
- [Michael] The engines on the
Island of Sodor were excited.
A new park was being built.
Everyone was working hard to
get the job finished on time.
Duncan was feeling impatient.
- [Duncan] Get a
move on slow coach.
- [Michael] He puffed
crossly to Rusty.
- [Duncan] You're so
slow, I'll finish first.
- [Michael] Duncan
boasted to Skarloey.
Skarloey was cross.
A little later, he met Rusty
at the new park station.
- [Skarloey] Duncan
thinks he's fast.
- [Michael] Skarloey steamed.
- [Skarloey] But he's
just a bossy boiler.
- [Rusty] Better safe than fast.
- [Michael] Rusty agreed.
Duncan drew into the station.
He was all puffed up and
pleased with himself.
- [Duncan] I finished first.
- [Michael] He wheeshed proudly.
- [Sir Topham] In that case.
- [Michael] Said
Sir Topham Hatt.
- [Sir Topham] I've got
another job for you.
You're to collect the
elephant on the sidings
and take it to the park.
- [Duncan] Yes, Sir.
- [Michael] Chugged Duncan.
- [Sir Topham] This
elephant is very important.
You must be very careful.
(train whistling)
(train chugging)
- [Michael] When Duncan saw
the elephant, he was surprised.
- [Duncan] Why,
it's only a statue.
- [Michael] He said.
- [Duncan] This is an easy job.
- [Station Master] You must
wait for the brake van.
- [Michael] Said
the station master.
- [Station Master] The
statue is very heavy.
- [Duncan] Nonsense.
- [Michael] Puffed
Duncan to his driver.
- [Duncan] I've
pushed heavier loads
than this plenty of times.
- [Driver] Let's go, Duncan.
- [Michael] Said his driver.
- [Driver] But we
must be careful.
(train whistle tooting)
- [Michael] So they left,
but without the brake van.
(playful music)
But Duncan wasn't careful.
He was impatient.
- [Duncan] We'll show
them how fast I can be.
- [Michael] Duncan whistled.
- [Duncan] We'll
deliver this statue
and I'll still finish first.
(playful music)
(train wheels rattling)
- [Michael] Duncan
started to speed up.
Soon, Duncan was going as fast
as his wheels could carry him.
His driver was
starting to worry.
So he tried to brake.
But Duncan was out of control.
He was scared.
He had never gone this fast.
People waved.
And cars tooted
as Duncan sped by.
Suddenly, a tractor trundled
across Duncan's line.
- [Driver] Look out!
- [Michael] Shouted his driver.
(fast playful music)
(train chugging)
- [Rusty] Slow down, slow down!
- [Michael] Whistled Rusty.
- [Duncan] I can't!
- [Michael] Duncan
cried as he shot past.
- [Duncan] Whoa!
(fast organ music)
(train chugging)
- [Michael] Elephant
park loomed ahead.
Duncan's driver applied the
brakes, but it was too late.
The statue flew through the air.
And landed in the lake.
(water splashing)
(steam hissing)
Luckily, nobody was hurt.
In no time, Sir
Topham Hatt arrived.
He was cross.
- [Sir Topham] I told
you to be careful.
You should have waited
for the brake van.
- [Michael] He said sternly.
- [Duncan] I'm sorry, Sir.
- [Michael] Mumbled Duncan.
He felt very embarrassed.
Duncan was repaired in time
for the opening
of Elephant Park.
He was very surprised
to see the statue
was still standing in the lake.
- [Lady Hatt] Everyone loves
the elephant in the lake.
- [Michael] Said Lady Hatt.
- [Sir Topham] Even
if it was a mistake.
- [Michael] Added
Sir Topham Hatt.
- [Engines] Hurray
for Duncan's mistake!
- [Michael] Cheered the engines.
Duncan blushed and went
a deep shade of red.
(upbeat funky music)
07x16 - The Runaway Elephant
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British series Based on The Railway Series books that follows the adventures of Thomas, an anthropomorphised blue steam locomotive on the fictional North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor, and several other friends Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, and Toby.
British series Based on The Railway Series books that follows the adventures of Thomas, an anthropomorphised blue steam locomotive on the fictional North Western Railway on the Island of Sodor, and several other friends Edward, Henry, Gordon, James, Percy, and Toby.