Thomas and The Magic Railroad
The Fan Edit (The Novel)
This Is For Non-Profit uh…. Stuff
Chapter 1
Opening Credits
Destination Films and Gullane Pictures
Joey Crouch/David Mitton present
A Britt Allcroft Film
Presented in association with Isle of Man Film Commission
Peter Fonda
Mara Wilson
George Carlin as Mr. Conductor
And Thomas The Tank Engine
THOMAS AND THE MAGIC RAILROAD: THE FAN-EDIT
(Pitch Black)
Lily (Mara Wilson): I believe that most folks- like yourselves- understand that on a train journey, great adventure may never be very far away and that long after the sound of a train whistle has vanished, its romance will be safe in every human heart- whatever age, whatever the time…. Most folks are happy to know this- sadly, a few are not- which is a pity because that's all it takes to cause a lot of trouble to some of the most precious things in life… This is a story about: trains; folks who were far apart; and a railroad that brought them together- as they were meant to be.
(see Thomas puffing out of a tunnel (like in the movie)
(see Thomas puffing behind some bushes (also in movie)
Lily: Like every-other story, there are heroes.
(see Thomas puffing down the rails (in movie)
Lily: Here we meet Thomas, The hero of this story.
(Thomas pulling Annie and Clarabelle past the river mill (in movie)
Lily: This is the Island of Sodor, where Thomas and his friends live. Most of the story takes place here.
(All the engines working and talking)
Toby pulling Henrietta at the big station.
Edward and Oliver shunting freight cars.
Gordon pulling the express
Henry resting in a siding
Donald and Douglas working in the harbor
Percy pulling mail
Duck helping Bill, Ben, and BoCo in the quarry.
Lily: It is a great place, Even when The Fat Controller is running it.
(Gordon waiting for Thomas at Edward's Station)
Gordon: Five… Six… Seven… Eight…
Thomas: Who do we appreciate. Practicing your numbers Gordon, that's a good engine.
Gordon: I'm counting how many seconds late you are. What does that sign say.
(Thomas looks at a sign on the station platform)
Thomas: Sodor Railway. Really Reliable and Right on Time. Signed Head of the Railway Sir Topham Hatt.
Gordon: You mean the Fat Controller, Thomas. And you weren't on time.
Thomas: And you're being bossy Gordon. Now please excuse me, I'm meeting Mr. Conductor. He is looking after us while the Fat Controller takes a holiday.
Gordon: oh I think we can take care of ourselves.
(Diesel 10 comes busting threw)
Diesel 10: GET OUT OF MY WAY!! I'VE GOT UNFINISHED BUSINESS TO ATEEND TO AND I WANT TO FINISH IT FAST!!
Gordon shakily: It is the new diesel that The Fat Controller bought, Diesel 10.
Thomas: Yes. Ten out of ten, for devious deeds and brutal strength. A blast from the past who hates steam engines.
Gordon: Maybe we do need Mr. Conductor here after all. And on time too.
