(Nighttime. James, Edward, Gordon, Henry, Thomas and Percy are all lined up at Tidmouth Sheds as the scene zooms in on them)
That evening, the two big engines made up their quarrel. Gordon felt nervous about what to say to Henry.
Gordon: (looking at Henry, embarrassed, taking a deep breath) Um…Henry. I know this isn't easy for me to say but…I'm sorry.
Henry: (confused) Sorry, Gordon?
Gordon: I was wrong about criticizing your whistling. I guess the logic behind my point of view was that no respectable engine ever whistles loudly at stations without a purpose. Otherwise, it is useful to let the stationmaster and other passengers know you're approaching.
Henry: That's okay, Gordon. Perhaps I made a mistake too. I was so happy to be home that I didn't take your feelings about my excessive pride into consideration. And maybe we were wrong too to tease you for your jammed whistles. Those sorts of matters can be taken seriously, you know.
(The engines all whistle loudly in cheer. Gordon smiles slightly at Henry)
All the engines agreed. And Henry was pleased to realize that he still had a good friend in Gordon. Just then Sir Topham Hatt arrived.
(The whistles tone down as Sir Topham Hatt approaches the shed, clearing his throat)
Topham: Well done today, Henry. Your driver and fireman told me everything. The coaches have currently going through window repair today and will be ready for the morning. As for those naughty boys, the stationmaster didn't let them get away easily and they were brought before me. I made sure that the police got them home instead of being brought for interrogation and now, their parents have decided the appropriate consequence for them…(clears his throat)…as I was told of course.
Henry: That's great news, sir. I was just happy that I taught those boys a lesson.
Topham: (sighs) Yes, yes, of course. Anyway, the reason I came over here, Henry, is because I have a special job for you.
Henry: A special job? For me, sir?
Topham: Yes, well, tomorrow I need you to pick up some tree specialists to inspect the forest on the main line.
Henry: The forest?
Topham: Yes, Henry. It seems that the safety of my railway will be better secured once I realize that the probability is remote for trees getting too close to the line. (sighs) We're going to have to cut down all the trees otherwise.
Henry: Yes, sir. You can rely on me, sir.
Topham: Great, Henry. They will be waiting at Knapford Station. Good luck with your job and good night to you all. (walks away, the engines whistling and cheering after him)
(Scene cuts to morning with Henry arriving at Knapford)
The next morning, the tree specialists were waiting at Knapford as Henry pulled in with his coach.
Henry: (whistling) All aboard, sirs!
Gordon: (chuckling, jokingly) Careful, Henry. Remember what I said about whistling loudly at stations.
Henry: (chuckling, as he leaves the station) I will, Gordon. I will.
(Drums start up to began a reprise of Back On Track, starting again in D major.)
If all at once, your steam doesn't pick up
And you don't know where and when
All you need is courage to get back on track
And you'll feel like part of the railway again
It's hard (It's hard)
Just thinking about it
You feel in need of another tender or two
Just start (just start)
By not stopping to doubt it
And you'll find a much different engine in you
(Song shifts into the chorus in E major as Henry with the coach full of tree specialists)
And you'll find you've never felt so well in your life
And though your speed doesn't meet expectations
You'll ride along steadily with plenty of time left
You'll arrive early at the next station
(Henry passes through Edward's Station, whistling, and Edward whistles happily back at him)
And that's when you feel that you're back on track (Yes, you're back on track)
Again (again)
Oh, that's when you feel that you're back on track (Yes, you're back on track)
Again (again)
And so when you feel that you're back on track, you'll feel the strength that you've never had.
(Song shifts back in D major for the second verse.)
If all at once, you start feeling rather strange
And you feel as though you're having a bad day
All you need is strength and a brand new shape
To make yourself feel part of the railway
It's hard (It's hard)
Through all the adjustments
But after a short visit to Crewe
You'll find (You'll find)
You won't need special no more
And you'll find a much better engine in you
(Back into E major for chorus. Henry arrives at the forest and is delighted to see all the trees)
And you'll find you've never felt so well in your life
And though your speed doesn't meet expectations
You'll ride along steadily with plenty of time left
And you'll help those in need learn patience (When you arrive at the forest once and for all)
And that's when you feel that you're back on track (Yes, you're back on track)
Again (again)
Oh, that's when you feel that you're back on track (Yes, you're back on track)
Again (again)
And so when you feel that you're back on track, you'll feel the strength that you've never had…
When you arrive on time at your destination.
(Song is put on halt as Thomas whistles, stopping by Henry with Jerome and Judy coupled up to him)
Thomas: Hello, Henry. You're right on time. Terrence and I have just started clearing up and Jerome and Judy are hard at work.
Jerome: Indeed. Lifting heavy trees. What fun. Eh, Judy?
Judy: Quite right, Jerome. Just as good as any emergency for us.
Terrence: (plowing by) The forest will look as good as new. Just you wait and see, Henry.
Henry: I enjoy it already, Terrence. (looking around, observing the trees) The forest looks so lovely, especially in the springtime. I think I've grown a particular fondness for trees.
(Short instrumental starts up as Henry whistles as the trees specialists looking around to inspect the trees. They all agree on which fallen trees and branches to pick up so that Jerome and Judy can them into the empty trucks)
And Henry was true to his word. There was no better place he enjoyed being now than the forest with all the trees and everything else that surrounded it: nature.
(Chorus reprises once more)
And that's when you feel that you're back on track (Yes, you're back on track)
Again (again)
Oh, that's when you feel that you're back on track (Yes, you're back on track)
Again (again)
And so when you feel that you're back on track, you'll feel the strength that you've never had…
When you arrive on time at your destination. (With all the trees and critters surrounding)
When you're back on track…(holds out)…again…(holds out) (It seems like mother nature has found you)
And when you're back on track,
You will the knack to be a really useful engine…again (holds out)
(Song ends as Henry and Thomas chuff off with Jerome and Judy into the sunset before the scene cuts to the end credits, with a slideshow of RWS illustrations from Henry The Green Engine and a rendition on Night Train)