It was another fine morning in Whitehaven when the Tall Controller arrived. "Good morning, Sir," whistled Marcus.

"Indeed, it is, Marcus," the Tall Controller replied, "and I have a very exciting job for you and your friends. Today, we will be helping to build a new cinema."

"What's a seminar?" Kenneth asked.

"'Cinema'," Tracy corrected, "it's where a movie can be seen by lots of people at once."

"Exactly, Tracy," said the Tall Controller, "and lots of you will be collecting supplies and building materials for it."

Marcus was excited as he went on his way. "My Driver told me about movies," he said. "He sees them all the time on television. It's like listening to a radio, but you can see what's happening."

"That's amazing," puffed Kenneth. "I'd love to see movie."

Marcus thought. "Maybe we can. If we're helping to build a new cinema, it must be near the Railway…and that means we could see a movie too!"

The engines raced on, eager to complete their jobs. Marcus and Kenneth collected trucks of sand and cement, Nathan brought a big load of timber and Noel collected metal beams from the Dalton Foundry.

The Foreman was waiting for Marcus and Kenneth when they arrived. "Well done," he said, "now we can start work."

"Where's the new cinema going to be?" Marcus asked.

"Right on the edge of town."

"So, we will be able to see it from the rails!" whistled Kenneth.

The Foreman laughed. "You certainly will."

That night, Laurence and Tracy weren't at the Sheds. They were so busy and tired that they were spending the night in Kirkby Stephen.

Marcus and Kenneth told the others what the Foreman had said. "This is amazing!" exclaimed Kana. "We'll be able to see a movie for ourselves!"

Nathan had his doubts. "Are you sure that's what the Foreman said?" he asked. "That new cinema would have to be very big for engines to get inside, even bigger than our Sheds." But the other engines were too excited to take any notice.

The next day, Marcus collected a load of bricks for the new cinema from the Goods Yard. Tracy was already there. "Tracy," wheeshed Marcus, "have you heard the news? When the new cinema is finished, we'll be able to see a movie for the first time!"

Tracy was confused as Marcus raced away. "Marcus!" she called, "the Foreman didn't say…!" But Marcus was too far away to hear.

At the building site, Marcus saw Laurence delivering more supplies. "Laurence, did you hear about the new cinema? It will be great to finally see a movie for ourselves."

Laurence was surprised. "Marcus, what are you talking about?"

"The Foreman said we would be able to see the new cinema from the tracks."

"The building, maybe," said Laurence thoughtfully, "but I didn't hear anything about seeing a movie ourselves."

Marcus was silent. Then, the Foreman arrived. "Sir," Marcus asked, "will the new cinema be big enough for us to see a movie?"

"Of course not!" laughed the Foreman. "Who told you that?"

"You did."

"Oh, that's not what I meant. The new cinema will be big, but not that big." Marcus was disappointed.

The news soon spread down the line. "I knew it was too good to be true," Nathan sniggered. "No cinema is big enough for engines."

"Nathan," frowned Tracy, "it's not funny. I heard that Marcus is sad about his mistake."

Now, Nathan felt bad. "…You're right," he sighed. "I'll see what I can do."

Everyone felt sorry for Marcus, and they did whatever they could to make him happy again. Marcus was grateful, but he still felt silly.

Some days later, Marcus arrived back at Whitehaven with his evening passenger train…when he saw a very surprising sight. The platform was crowded, and all of his friends were there. "Bust my boiler!" he exclaimed, "what's happening?"

"See for yourself, Marcus," said the Tall Controller and pointed to the center of the Station. A large white screen had been set up and lots of people were sitting on chairs. "Tracy and Laurence told me how disappointed you were, so I thought if you couldn't visit the new cinema…we could bring the cinema to you. So, we've invited everyone here to see some wonderful movies with you and your friends."

Marcus could hardly believe it. "Oh, thank you, Sir!" he whistled. "Thank you, everyone!"

The passengers got off and Marcus shunted the coaches away. Then, he puffed alongside Kenneth as he joined the other engines. "Well, Marcus," said Laurence, "it seems that you got your chance to finally see a movie after all." And as the Station lights went out and the movie began, Marcus felt as happy as he had ever been.