![]() ![]() He was a very special new friend.“Tom Tough,” the rollicking Charles Dibdin lyric titled “Yo, Heave Ho” in A Tour to Land’s End (1798), is a patriotic recruiting song for seamen. You're the engine everyone cheers for on Sodor. Now all of Sodor knows what a strong engine you are. Michael Brandon: Hank pushed Thomas back to Knapford station.Michael Brandon: Finally Thomas and Hank delivered the new machines to the factory.Yard Manager: I hope you're back on track really soon, Thomas.Next, Hank and Thomas chuffed into the shunting yards. The workmen were very sorry to see Thomas had broken down. Michael Brandon: Hank and Thomas dropped off Farmer McColl's tractor.Thomas: I wanted to show you that I wasn't just a fine little steam engine, I wanted to show you that I am really strong, so I didn't want to ask for your help.And I'm not a really useful engine or even a really strong one. You won't be back in time for your welcome party. Michael Brandon: Hank had lots of steam, and Hank blew the longest and loudest whistle.Thomas wanted to whistle back, but he hadn't any spare steam. Thomas and Hank arrived at Maron Station. Michael Brandon: Wheel turn by wheel turn, Thomas puffed away.Thomas: We must not be late for your party.Michael Brandon: But Thomas was determined to pull the train on his own.Hank: Come on, Thomas, the train's too heavy for you.Thomas huffed, and he puffed, and his wheels spun and spun. Michael Brandon: And the tractor was coupled up to the end of Thomas' freight cars.Say, Thomas, you look all out of puff and pull. ![]()
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