The Railway Show
The Fat Controller welcomed everyone to a special show. Coloured smoke filled the stage, and a model engine, just like Thomas, appeared.
"Abracadabra!" the driver shouted. Then bubbles floated out of the model engine's funnel! Everyone cheered and clapped when they saw it.
The Fat Controller had organised the show for his staff and their families. He was so happy that everyone had enjoyed it so much, he arranged a tour.
Thomas had been chosen to take the show all over the island. Day after day, he visited one hall after another. "The show must go on!" he puffed.
"Lucky you!" Percy grumbled "You're having fun, while we have to do your work!" The Fat Controller heard the engines moaning, and he was cross.
"It is fun, but it is tiring too! And it is important!" said The Fat Controller "If we want more passengers, we must tell them how good our railway is."
It was the last night of the Railway Show, but a pipe had burst and caused a flood in Sodor's Grand Theatre.
"The show can't go on!" said Thomas, but The Fat Controller had an idea.
Percy and the other engines fetched spotlights, seats and scenery. The Diesel brought a flat truck to use as the stage. Everything was set up in the yard.
Then, Gordon and Henry brought the audience. The steam engines even practiced a new act!
"Here are the Whistling Wonders!" announced The Fat Controller. The engines blew on their whistles.
"Everyone's having fun!" smiled Percy.
"By the sound of the applause, I think the Railway Show has been a big hit!" said Thomas proudly.
Subtitles: Alexander Kvitblik
