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|movie name=Thomas and the Magic Railroad
 
|movie name=Thomas and the Magic Railroad
 
|director=Britt Allcroft
 
|director=Britt Allcroft
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|producer=* Britt Allcroft
* Britt Allcroft
 
 
* Phil Fehrle
 
* Phil Fehrle
 
* Mark Jacobson
 
* Mark Jacobson
 
|writer=Britt Allcroft
 
|writer=Britt Allcroft
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|starring=* Edward Glen
* Edward Glen
 
 
* Neil Crone
 
* Neil Crone
 
* Alec Baldwin
 
* Alec Baldwin
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|studio=Gullane Entertainment
 
|studio=Gullane Entertainment
 
|distributor=Destination Films
 
|distributor=Destination Films
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|release date=September 6, 1997 (''US (Theatrical)'')
 
|runtime=110 minutes
* July 14th, 2000 (''UK/IRE'')
 
* July 26th, 2000 (''US (Theatrical)'')
 
* September 9th, 2000 (''JPN'')
 
* October 26th, 2000 (''GER'')
 
* December 14th, 2000 (''AUS'')
 
* April 7th, 2001 (''NZ'')
 
* July 3rd, 2015 (''US (TV)'')
 
|runtime=
 
*85 minutes (edited version)
 
*110 minutes (uncut version)
 
 
|preceded by=
 
|preceded by=
 
|followed by=[[Calling All Engines!]]
 
|followed by=[[Calling All Engines!]]
 
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'''Thomas and the Magic Railroad''' is a theatrical film based on the Well-Known [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends|Television Series]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shining Time Station (television series)|its American Spinoff]]. The Film was produced by [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Gullane Entertainment|Gullane Entertainment]], [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Britt Allcroft Company|The Britt Allcroft Company]], [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Isle of Man Film Commission|Isle of Man Film Commission]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Destination Films|Destination Films]] and distributed by Destination Films in the US, Icon Productions in the UK, and ABC Films in Australia. It was released to theatres in July 2000. It is narrated by Alec Baldwin, who also played the Part of Mr. Conductor.
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'''Thomas and the Magic Railroad''' is a theatrical film based on the well-known [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_the_Tank_Engine_%26_Friends television series] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shining_Time_Station_(television_series) its American spinoff]. The film was produced by [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Gullane_Entertainment Gullane Entertainment], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Britt_Allcroft_Company The Britt Allcroft Company], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Isle_of_Man_Film_Commission Isle of Man Film Commission] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Destination_Films Destination Films]and distributed by Destination Films in the US, Icon Productions in the UK, and ABC Films in Australia. It was released to theatres in July 2000. It is narrated by Alec Baldwin, who also played the part of Mr. Conductor.
   
 
==Plot==
 
==Plot==
The Film begins with Mr. Conductor introducing [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas|Thomas]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Island of Sodor|Sodor]].
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The film begins with Mr. Conductor introducing [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas Thomas] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Island_of_Sodor Sodor].
   
Gordon complains to Thomas, who is late. Thomas retorts that Gordon is being bossy and says that he has to find Mr. Conductor, who is looking after the [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:North Western Railway|North Western Railway]] while Sir Topham Hatt is taking a holiday. Gordon claims Mr. Conductor is not needed, but changes his mind after an evil diesel named Diesel 10 speeds by, kicking up dust and dirt, and leaving Gordon physically rattling in fear.
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Gordon complains to Thomas, who is late. Thomas retorts that Gordon is being bossy and says that he has to find Mr. Conductor, who is looking after the North Western Railway while Sir Topham Hatt is taking a holiday. Gordon claims Mr. Conductor is not needed, but changes his mind after an evil diesel named Diesel 10 speeds by, kicking up dust and dirt, and leaving Gordon physically rattling in fear.
   
Mr. Conductor then introduces [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shining Time|Shining Time]], where we see happy residents, full of life.
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Mr. Conductor then introduces [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shining_Time Shining Time], where we see happy residents, full of life.
   
Thomas is later talking to James at Tidmouth Sheds when Diesel 10 shows up and voices his plan to destroy a lost engine named Lady, and thus establish Diesels as the Dominant Engines on Sodor. James is confused, but Thomas is worried and goes to find Mr. Conductor.
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Thomas is later talking to James at Tidmouth Sheds when Diesel 10 shows up and voices his plan to destroy a lost engine named Lady, and thus establish Diesels as the dominant engines on Sodor. James is confused, but Thomas is worried and goes to find Mr. Conductor.
   
After seeing Billy Twofeathers' Map and noticing some strange lines on it, Patch heads off to Muffle Mountain to see Burnett Stone.
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After seeing Billy Twofeathers' map and noticing some strange lines on it, Patch heads off to Muffle Mountain to see Burnett Stone.
   
There is something on Muffle Mountain, a secret that Burnett only shared with his childhood friend and future wife Tasha: he promised he would drive an engine and take her with him. When Patch sees the Engine, Burnett reveals the Engine's Past - her name is Lady, and she has been sealed inside Muffle Mountain since Diesel 10 nearly destroyed her long ago. Burnett has fixed her up, but she still needs coal to fully run again. Unfortunately, Lady requires special coal to build up steam, which he has not found yet.
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There is something on Muffle Mountain, a secret that Burnett only shared with his childhood friend and future wife Tasha: he promised he would drive an engine and take her with him. When Patch sees the engine, Burnett reveals the engine's past - her name is Lady, and she has been sealed inside Muffle Mountain since Diesel 10 nearly destroyed her long ago. Burnett has fixed her up, but she still needs coal to fully run again. Unfortunately, Lady requires special coal to build up steam, which he has not found yet.
   
Diesel 10 tells his cronies Splatter and Dodge of his plan. The 2 Bumbling Diesels report that Mr. Conductor is coming to Sodor, so Diesel 10 decides to destroy him too, only to humiliate him/himself in from of Splatter and Dodge when his claw whacks him on the Nose.
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Diesel 10 tells his cronies Splatter and Dodge of his plan. The 2 bumbling diesels report that Mr. Conductor is coming to Sodor, so Diesel 10 decides to destroy him too, only to humiliate himself in from of Splatter and Dodge when his claw whacks him on the nose.
   
Mr. Conductor prepares to leave Shining Time. Despite difficulty with his <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust, he soon meets Thomas on Sodor. Thomas reports on Diesel 10; Mr. Conductor decides to use his [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Gold Dust|<span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust]] to keep Diesel 10 in order.
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Mr. Conductor prepares to leave Shining Time. Despite difficulty with his gold dust, he soon meets Thomas on Sodor. Thomas reports on Diesel 10; Mr. Conductor decides to use his [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Gold_Dust <span style=color:gold>gold</span> dust] to keep Diesel 10 in order.
   
Burnett looks at a painting of Lady and starts to have doubts in his belief of magic due to his failure to guard her. Meanwhile, far away, Burnett's Granddaughter, Lily, prepares to visit him.
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Burnett looks at a painting of Lady and starts to have doubts in his belief of magic due to his failure to guard her. Meanwhile, far away, Burnett's granddaughter (Lily) prepares to visit him.
   
Thomas, James, and Gordon begin arguing about who would/could/should have taken Mr. Conductor, unaware Splatter and Dodge are spying on them. Over in the Yard, Splatter and Dodge are laughing at the Steam Engines. Henry tells the Other Engines about why Diesel 10 wants to find the Lost Engine. Splatter and Dodge continue to laugh at Thomas until Harold flies by, spreading sneezing powder, set up by Diesel 10, over all 3.
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Thomas, James, and Gordon begin arguing about who should have taken Mr. Conductor, unaware Splatter and Dodge are spying on them. Over in the yard, Splatter and Dodge are laughing at the steam engines. Henry tells the other engines about why Diesel 10 wants to find the lost engine. Splatter and Dodge continue to laugh at Thomas until Harold flies by, spreading sneezing powder, set up by Diesel 10, over all 3.
   
At Knapford, Mr. Conductor reads the Note Sir Topham Hatt left him. After trying on his top hat (and returning it after he notices the Portrait of the Controller appears angry) he receives a phone call from Sir Topham Hatt and receives his instructions.
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At Knapford, Mr. Conductor reads the note Sir Topham Hatt left him. After trying on his top hat (and returning it after he notices the portrait of the Controller appears angry) he receives a phone call from Sir Topham Hatt and receives his instructions.
   
That night, Diesel 10 creeps up and demolishes the Side of the Tidmouth Sheds with his powerful claw. Mr. Conductor reprimands Diesel 10, but then he discovers that he has run out of <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. Diesel 10, delighted, tries to get Mr. Conductor to confess to the Lost Engine's Whereabouts, but Mr. Conductor frightens Diesel 10 away with a bag of sugar and threatening to dump the Sugar in his tanks to seize him up permanently. Mr. Conductor voices his concern about his <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust, but tells the Engines to go back to sleep.
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That night, Diesel 10 creeps up and demolishes the side of the Tidmouth Sheds with his powerful claw. Mr. Conductor reprimands Diesel 10, but then he discovers that he has run out of gold dust. Diesel 10 (delighted) tries to get Mr. Conductor to confess to the lost engine's whereabouts, but Mr. Conductor frightens Diesel 10 away with a bag of sugar and threatening to dump the sugar in his tanks to seize him up permanently. Mr. Conductor voices his concern about his gold dust, but tells the engines to go back to sleep.
   
Later that night, Mr. Conductor has a nightmare of Shining Time in ruins and realizes that his Universe is in danger and that he needs more <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust.
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Later that night, Mr. Conductor has a nightmare of Shining Time in ruins and realises that his universe is in danger and that he needs more gold dust.
   
The Next Morning, Mutt goes to Lily's Hometown with Billy, as he knows that Lily can help Mr. Conductor, but only if she meets someone special at Shining Time 1st. To reach that end, he directs her onto the Wrong Train, placing her on the Train bound for Shining Time instead of Muffle Mountain. Meanwhile, Burnett Stone hears the Sound of Lady's Magic echoing through the Mountain.
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The next morning, Mutt goes to Lily's hometown with Billy, as he knows that Lily can help Mr. Conductor, but only if she meets someone special at Shining Time first. To reach that end, he directs her onto the wrong train, placing her on the train bound for Shining Time instead of Muffle Mountain. Meanwhile, Burnett Stone hears the sound of Lady's magic echoing through the mountain.
   
Back on Sodor, Mr. Conductor is helping make James' Itch go away. James notices that Mr. Conductor looks so tired and asks if it is because he is <span style="color:red">red</span>, but Mr. Conductor happily says that <span style="color:red">red</span> is bright and cheerful just like his <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. He then sends James off to work while he departs to deal with his own problems.
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Back on Sodor, Mr. Conductor is helping make James' itch go away. James notices that Mr. Conductor looks so tired and asks if it is because he is red, but Mr. Conductor happily says that red is bright and cheerful just like his gold dust. He then sends James off to work while he departs to deal with his own problems.
   
Mr. Conductor goes to the Windmill in search of more <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust, but gets lost. Meanwhile, the Engines gather for a meeting. Bertie passes by and tells them to smile, but all have their individual concerns. Thomas heads off to look for Mr. Conductor, apologizing to Bertie when he is unable to accept Bertie's Offer for a race.
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Mr. Conductor goes to the windmill in search of more gold dust, but gets lost. Meanwhile, the engines gather for a meeting. Bertie passes by and tells them to smile, but all have their individual concerns. Thomas heads off to look for Mr. Conductor, apologising to Bertie when he is unable to accept Bertie's offer for a race.
   
Mr. Conductor finds a note left by Rabbit and tries a carrot and a stick of celery to make him think properly and has the Idea of his beach-loving cousin Junior, who has used up most of his <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust too. He tells Junior to go to Shining Time Station 1st and get his emergency whistle, then go to Sodor, and warns him not to talk to anyone about the Buffers. Before he can say anything else, the Phone line goes dead.
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Mr. Conductor finds a note left by Rabbit and tries a carrot and a stick of celery to make him think properly and has the idea of his beach-loving cousin Junior, who has used up most of his gold dust too. He tells Junior to go to Shining Time Station first and get his emergency whistle, then go to Sodor, and warns him not to talk to anyone about the buffers. Before he can say anything else, the phone line goes dead.
   
Lily arrives at Shining Time and Mutt barks at her to get off the Train. Lily finds the Station empty and meets Junior. After a talk, Lily picks up the <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust Junior leaves behind. At Sodor, Mr. Conductor is sleeping by a bush when he has another nightmare, and wakes up hearing Thomas calling his name. Mr. Conductor tries to reply, but Thomas cannot hear him as he chuffs away.
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Lily arrives at Shining Time and Mutt barks at her to get off the train. Lily finds the station empty and meets Junior. After a talk, Lily picks up the gold dust Junior leaves behind. At Sodor, Mr. Conductor is sleeping by a bush when he has another nightmare, and wakes up hearing Thomas calling his name. Mr. Conductor tries to reply, but Thomas cannot hear him as he chuffs away.
   
Lily meets Stacy, who takes her to Burnett. That night, Burnett and Lily hear Lady's Whistle coming from the Mountains. Patch, who is outside with his horse, hears it too.
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Lily meets Stacy, who takes her to Burnett. That night, Burnett and Lily hear Lady's whistle coming from the mountains. Patch (who is outside with his horse) hears it too.
   
As Percy arrives at Knapford with the Mail Train, he and Thomas talk about Mr. Conductor and conclude that he travels to Sodor on a magic railroad. Diesel 10 overhears them and goes to the Scrapyards to tell Splatter and Dodge his plan. Toby interrupts them by ringing his bell; Diesel 10, trying to catch him, causes the Shed to crash down on him, Splatter and Dodge, much to his own annoyance.
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As Percy arrives at Knapford with the Mail Train, he and Thomas talk about Mr. Conductor and conclude that he travels to Sodor on a magic railroad. Diesel 10 overhears them and goes to the scrapyards to tell Splatter and Dodge his plan. Toby interrupts them by ringing his bell; Diesel 10 (trying to catch him) causes the shed to crash down on him, Splatter and Dodge, much to his own annoyance.
   
Thomas finds Henry with a bad cold and offers to get some special Island of Sodor coal to make him better, but while collecting them, fails to notice the 6th Truck rolling away into some Magic Buffers. Bertie passes and greets Thomas and his 5 trucks; Thomas is confused.
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Thomas finds Henry with a bad cold and offers to get some special Island of Sodor coal to make him better, but while collecting them, fails to notice the 6th truck rolling away into some magic buffers. Bertie passes and greets Thomas and his 5 trucks; Thomas is confused.
   
Thomas tells Percy about the Missing Truck, and they realize that the Buffers where the Truck Disappeared are the Buffers leading to the Magic Railroad. Thomas tells Percy to guard the Buffers while he goes to find Mr. Conductor, citing that Percy is a brave engine.
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Thomas tells Percy about the missing truck, and they realise that the buffers where the truck disappeared are the buffers leading to the Magic Railroad. Thomas tells Percy to guard the buffers while he goes to find Mr. Conductor, citing that Percy is a brave engine.
   
Meanwhile, Mr. Conductor is wandering aimlessly when Diesel 10 appears. Mr. Conductor is captured by Diesel 10's Claw and is dangled over the Viaduct. Diesel 10 reveals he knows about the Buffers, and threatens to drop Mr. Conductor if he does not reveal their whereabouts. Mr. Conductor notices the Viaduct has begun to collapse, just like in his dream, and realizes the World is beginning to fall apart without the <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. Mr. Conductor cuts a hydraulic tube to Diesel 10's Claw, catapulting him to the Windmill. There, he sees the Words: "Stoke Up the Magic in the Mountain and the Lady Will Smile, then Watch the Swirls That Spin So Well". Splatter and Dodge ask Diesel 10 how come he let Mr. Conductor escape, he replies that he just does/did it on purpose and was testing to see if he would/could escape. Splatter and Dodge do not believe him and Diesel 10 decides to attempt to teach them "How to Stop Being Stupid", but knocks coal all over him. James, Gordon and Henry laugh at Diesel 10.
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Meanwhile, Mr. Conductor is wandering aimlessly when Diesel 10 appears. Mr. Conductor is captured by Diesel 10's claw and is dangled over the viaduct. Diesel 10 reveals he knows about the buffers, and threatens to drop Mr. Conductor if he does not reveal their whereabouts. Mr. Conductor notices the viaduct has begun to collapse, just like in his dream, and realises the world is beginning to fall apart without the gold dust. Mr. Conductor cuts a hydraulic tube to Diesel 10's claw, catapulting him to the windmill. There, he sees the words: "Stoke up the magic in the mountain and the Lady will smile, then watch the swirls that spin so well." Splatter and Dodge ask Diesel 10 how come he let Mr. Conductor escape, he replies that he just did it on purpose and was testing to see if he could escape. Splatter and Dodge do not believe him and Diesel 10 decides to attempt to teach them "how to stop being stupid", but knocks coal all over him. James, Gordon and Henry laugh at Diesel 10.
   
Lily is introduced to Patch, who offers her a horse ride to Shining Time. There she meets Junior again, who takes her to Sodor via the Magic Buffers. They meet Thomas, who agrees to help, and together they find Mr. Conductor at the Windmill. Mr. Conductor tells Junior about his clue to the <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust, and Lily is introduced to Mr. Conductor. Junior then climbs onto the Sail, and is flung onto Diesel 10. Meanwhile Patch tells Burnett that he has no idea where Lily is and that she was not at the Station when he went back for her. Despite Lily having apparently vanished, Burnett is confident she will turn up again.
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Lily is introduced to Patch, who offers her a horse ride to Shining Time. There she meets Junior again, who takes her to Sodor via the magic buffers. They meet Thomas, who agrees to help, and together they find Mr. Conductor at the windmill. Mr. Conductor tells Junior about his clue to the gold dust, and Lily is introduced to Mr. Conductor. Junior then climbs onto the sail, and is flung onto Diesel 10. Meanwhile Patch tells Burnett that he has no idea where Lily is and that she was not at the station when he went back for her. Despite Lily having apparently vanished, Burnett is confident she will turn up again.
   
That night, Percy finds Splatter and Dodge at the Magic Buffers and races to warn Thomas.
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That night, Percy finds Splatter and Dodge at the magic buffers and races to warn Thomas.
   
Mr. Conductor and Lily camp out with Thomas. After a conversation, they realize that Burnett may hold the Key to the Clue of the <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust.
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Mr. Conductor and Lily camp out with Thomas. After a conversation, they realise that Burnett may hold the key to the clue of the gold dust.
   
Burnett reveals to Patch that Lady is magic and they realize that the Railroad is vanishing.
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Burnett reveals to Patch that Lady is magic and they realise that the railroad is vanishing.
   
Thomas and Percy decide they must get Lily back to Muffle Mountain before Diesel 10 destroys the Magic Railroad. Thomas wonders how Lily can get home without <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust, Mr. Conductor reveals that only the Lost Engine would/could do so now. Then he has the Idea and asks Thomas if he will take Lily to Muffle Mountain. Thomas is not sure but decides that he will try and he and Lily set off. While journeying through the Magic Railroad, they discover the Missing Truck. Lily realizes the Connection between the Truck and the Clue so Thomas decides to go back for it before setting off again. They soon arrive on Muffle Mountain. Lily leaves to find Burnett, but a gust of wind blows Thomas down the Hill and back into the Magic Railroad through another portal at the Bottom.
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Thomas and Percy decide they must get Lily back to Muffle Mountain before Diesel 10 destroys the magic railroad. Thomas wonders how Lily can get home without gold dust, Mr. Conductor reveals that only the lost engine could do so now. Then he has the idea and asks Thomas if he will take Lily to Muffle Mountain. Thomas is not sure but decides that he will try and he and Lily set off. While journeying through the magic railroad, they discover the missing truck. Lily realises the connection between the truck and the clue so Thomas decides to go back for it before setting off again. They soon arrive on Muffle Mountain. Lily leaves to find Burnett, but a gust of wind blows Thomas down the hill and back into the magic railroad through another portal at the bottom.
   
Lily finds Patch, who takes her to Burnett's Workshop. Lily figures out only special Island of Sodor coal can make Lady steam, so she sends Patch to collect the Coal from the Truck.
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Lily finds Patch, who takes her to Burnett's workshop. Lily figures out only special Island of Sodor coal can make Lady steam, so she sends Patch to collect the coal from the truck.
   
Diesel 10, with Junior still on his back, races into the Smelters where he encounters James. Junior tries to whistle both of them out, only to discover that he too, is out of <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. Diesel 10 tries to force the 2 into a melting pit, but Junior uses the Last of his extra <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust to teleport him/himself and James away to safety. The 2 arrive near the Buffers, where Mr. Conductor is there waiting. James departs, while Mr. Conductor and Junior, both out of <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust, refuse to give up hope. Lily asks Burnett Stone if Tasha took a ride on Lady and if she loved her as much as Burnett does/did. Burnett says that she loved it because he loved it, but would not/could not fix her in time for Tasha to take a ride on her before she passed away.
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Diesel 10 (with Junior still on his back) races into the Smelters where he encounters James. Junior tries to whistle both of them out, only to discover that he too, is out of gold dust. Diesel 10 tries to force the 2 into a melting pit, but Junior uses the last of his extra gold dust to teleport himself and James away to safety. The 2 arrive near the buffers, where Mr. Conductor is there waiting. James departs, while Mr. Conductor and Junior (both out of gold dust) refuse to give up hope. Lily asks Burnett Stone if Tasha took a ride on Lady and if she loved her as much as Burnett did. Burnett says that she loved it because he loved it, but could not fix her in time for Tasha to take a ride on her before she passed away.
   
By now Burnett Stone has lastly/finally got Lady to steam using special Island of Sodor coal, from the Truck Thomas and Lily picked up from [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Magic Railroad|The Magic Railroad]], and along with Lily, Patch and Mutt, they set off into the Magic Railroad. The Magic Railroad, receiving energy from Lady, comes back to life, while Lady's Face appears. The Team Encounter Thomas before appearing on Sodor, where they reunite with the 2 conductors.
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By now Burnett Stone has finally got Lady to steam using special Island of Sodor coal, from the truck Thomas and Lily picked up from [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Magic_Railroad The Magic Railroad], and along with Lily, Patch and Mutt, they set off into the magic railroad. The magic railroad (receiving energy from Lady) comes back to life, while Lady's face appears. The team encounter Thomas before appearing on Sodor, where they reunite with the 2 conductors.
   
Diesel 10 starts to give chase, but Splatter and Dodge, fed up with Diesel 10's ways, abandon him. Thomas offers to help Lady, with Burnett driving Lady. Mr. Conductor warns them about the Collapsing Viaduct. Just as the Engines run away, the Conductors realize that Lady is part of the Clue to the <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust.
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Diesel 10 starts to give chase, but Splatter and Dodge (fed up with Diesel 10's ways) abandon him. Thomas offers to help Lady, with Burnett driving Lady. Mr. Conductor warns them about the collapsing viaduct. Just as the engines run away, the conductors realise that Lady is part of the clue to the gold dust.
   
The Chase lastly/finally approaches [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Big Dipper|the Big Dipper]]. As Lady and Burnett pass, a gap appears on the Viaduct. Thomas manages to make it across the Gap before it worsens, but Diesel 10 cannot stop in time and falls off into a sludge barge (he looks on the Bright Side by saying it is a nice time of the Year for a cruise).
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The chase finally approaches [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Big_Dipper The Big Dipper]. As Lady and Burnett pass, a gap appears on the viaduct. Thomas manages to make it across the gap before it worsens, but Diesel 10 cannot stop in time and falls off into a sludge barge (he looks on the bright side by saying it is a nice time of the year for a cruise).
   
Thomas, Lady and Burnett return, where they and the Rest of the Team Work Out the Answer to the Riddle. Lily mixes water from the Well with golden shavings from the Magic Railroad, and, with a little encouragement, tosses them into the Air, where they form into <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. The Conductors, delighted, resupply their whistles, while Thomas thanks Lady.
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Thomas, Lady and Burnett return, where they and the rest of the team work out the answer to the riddle. Lily mixes water from the well with golden shavings from the magic railroad, and (with a little encouragement) tosses them into the air, where they form into gold dust. The conductors (delighted) resupply their whistles, while Thomas thanks Lady.
   
Patch and Mutt go to look around, while Junior gives Lily some <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. Junior tells Mr. Conductor that he wants to work now, so Mr. Conductor gives him his hat and sends him to a railroad with "palm trees and sunny spells". After Junior leaves, Sir Topham Hatt calls and says that he is on his way back, so Mr. Conductor sets off to welcome him, letting Sir Topham Hatt know that everything is under control before he hangs up. Lily offers her <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust to Burnett, who sprinkles it on her bluebird toy and whispers that they will "always remember their Shining Time together".
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Patch and Mutt go to look around, while Junior gives Lily some gold dust. Junior tells Mr. Conductor that he wants to work now, so Mr. Conductor gives him his hat and sends him to a railroad with "palm trees and sunny spells." After Junior leaves, Sir Topham Hatt calls and says that he is on his way back, so Mr. Conductor sets off to welcome him, letting Sir Topham Hatt know that everything is under control before he hangs up. Lily offers her gold dust to Burnett, who sprinkles it on her bluebird toy and whispers that they will "always remember their Shining Time together."
   
With Lady and the Magic Railroad back to life, Shining Time is restored to its former glory. Thomas happily puffs into the Sunset, and the End credits roll.
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With Lady and the Magic Railroad back to life, Shining Time is restored to its former glory. Thomas happily puffs into the sunset, and the end credits roll.
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
 
===Filming===
 
===Filming===
The Movie was filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, as well as in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and on the Isle of Man. The Castletown Railway Station on the Isle of Man Railway formed part of Shining Time Station and the Goods Shed at Port St. Mary Railway Station became Burnett Stone's Workshop. Running shots of the Rainbow Sun were filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road. The Large passenger station where Lily boards the Train is the Harrisburg Transportation Center. Strasburg Rail Road's (Ex. Norfolk & Western) 4-8-0 475 was repainted as the Rainbow Sun.
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The movie was filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, as well as in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and on the Isle of Man. The Castletown railway station on the Isle of Man Railway formed part of Shining Time Station and the goods shed at Port St. Mary railway station became Burnett Stone's workshop. Running shots of the Rainbow Sun were filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road. The large passenger station where Lily boards the train is the Harrisburg Transportation Center. Strasburg Rail Road's (Ex. Norfolk & Western) 4-8-0 475 was repainted as the Rainbow Sun.
   
Sodor was realized using models and chroma key. The Models were animated using live action remote control, as on the Television Series. The Model Sequences were filmed in Toronto, Canada instead of [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shepperton Studios|Shepperton Studios]], the Home of the Original TV Show; however, several of the Shows' Key Staff were flown over to participate.
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Sodor was realised using models and chroma key. The models were animated using live action remote control, as on the television series. The model sequences were filmed in Toronto, Canada instead of [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shepperton_Studios Shepperton Studios], the home of the original TV show; however, several of the shows' key staff were flown over to participate.
   
 
The Magic Railroad was created using models, CGI, and water colour painting.
 
The Magic Railroad was created using models, CGI, and water colour painting.
   
 
===Problems and Changes===
 
===Problems and Changes===
The Perceived "laziness" in the Plot was due to a major villain in the Movie named [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:P.T. Boomer|P.T. Boomer]] being cut from the Movie. His Cut was due to test audiences complaining that he was too scary. Thus any traces left by Boomer in the Movie were left unexplained. In some scenes Boomer can even be spotted. Despite being cut, Boomer strangely was left unedited out of 1 of the Trailers, showing him fall off of Diesel 10 on the Collapsing Viaduct (which, in the Original Script was nicknamed "The Big Dipper"). The Official Thomas and the Magic Railroad website also had images and information regarding the Character before being cut.
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The perceived "laziness" in the plot was due to a major villain in the movie named [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/P.T._Boomer P.T. Boomer] being cut from the movie. His cut was due to test audiences complaining that he was too scary. Thus any traces left by Boomer in the movie were left unexplained. In some scenes Boomer can even be spotted. Despite being cut, Boomer strangely was left unedited out of 1 of the trailers, showing him fall off of Diesel 10 on the collapsing viaduct (which, in the original script was nicknamed "The Big Dipper"). The official Thomas and the Magic Railroad website also had images and information regarding the character before being cut.
   
Many news articles before the Movies released announced that an Isle of Man Cab Driver/Fireman named [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:John Bellis|John Bellis]] was selected to be the Voice of Thomas. He was cut from the Cast after test audiences complained of his Liverpudlian tone making Thomas sound too old. He was replaced by [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Edward Glen|Edward Glen]] afterwards.
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Many news articles before the movies released announced that an Isle of Man Cab Driver/Fireman named [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/John_Bellis John Bellis] was selected to be the voice of Thomas. He was cut from the cast after test audiences complained of his Liverpudlian tone making Thomas sound too old. He was replaced by [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Edward_Glen Edward Glen] afterwards.
   
1 theatrical trailer depicted Diesel 10 with a thick gravelly upper class British accent. This was revealed to be provided by Australian voice actor, [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Keith Scott|Keith Scott]]. He was replaced after test audiences feared his voice would be too scary. He was replaced by [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Neil Crone|Neil Crone]], who gave Diesel 10 a Russian accent, though this too was forced to be replaced after the Audiences found it "offensive". So Crone recorded them in a somewhat New Jersey accent.
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1 theatrical trailer depicted Diesel 10 with a thick gravelly upper class British accent. This was revealed to be provided by Australian voice actor, [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Keith_Scott Keith Scott]. He was replaced after test audiences feared his voice would be too scary. He was replaced by [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Neil_Crone Neil Crone], who gave Diesel 10 a Russian accent, though this too was forced to be replaced after the audiences found it "offensive." So Crone recorded them in a somewhat New Jersey accent.
   
James and Percy were originally intended to be voiced by the British Narrator, [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Michael Angelis|Michael Angelis]]. The Test audiences as well found his voice unsuitable for them. [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Susan Roman|Susan Roman]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Linda Ballantyne|Linda Ballantyne]] replaced Angelis for James and Percy respectively.
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James and Percy were originally intended to be voiced by the British narrator, [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Angelis Michael Angelis]. The test audiences as well found his voice unsuitable for them. [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Susan_Roman Susan Roman] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Linda_Ballantyne Linda Ballantyne] replaced Angelis for James and Percy respectively.
   
Original scripts indicate that George and Cranky were intended to be in the Film. George had a major role in the Movie, doing most of Diesel 10's Bidding. His model was never taken across for filming. Cranky had a small nonspeaking role. He dropped his load of fruit over Dodge, Splatter, and Percy and dropped his load of oil all over Diesel 10. His model was indeed brought over, indicated as his crane leg can be seen in Knapford Yards as Diesel 10 leaves, but the Role was cut in later script drafts of the Film so the Model was used for set dressing.
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Original scripts indicate that George and Cranky were intended to be in the film. George had a major role in the movie, doing most of Diesel 10's bidding. His model was never taken across for filming. Cranky had a small nonspeaking role. He dropped his load of fruit over Dodge, Splatter, and Percy and dropped his load of oil all over Diesel 10. His model was indeed brought over, indicated as his crane leg can be seen in Knapford Yards as Diesel 10 leaves, but the role was cut in later script drafts of the film so the model was used for set dressing.
   
 
==Reception==
 
==Reception==
The Film premiered at Odeon Leicester Square. For the Purpose, a steam locomotive, painted to resemble Thomas, was brought to the Cinema on July 9th, 2000. National press coverage was low, because many Journalists were concentrating on the Launch of the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" book, for which a special train named "Hogwarts Express" was run on July 8th - 11th.
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The film premiered at Odeon Leicester Square. For the purpose, a steam locomotive (painted to resemble Thomas) was brought to the cinema on July 9th, 2000. National press coverage was low, because many journalists were concentrating on the launch of the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" book, for which a special train named "Hogwarts Express" was run on July 8th - 11th.
   
The Film currently has a score of 19% on Rotten Tomatoes with the Consensus: "Kids these days demand cutting edge special effects or at least a clever plot with cute characters [sic]. This movie has neither, having lost in its Americanization what the British original does/did so right". However, it does/did receive positive reviews from Associated Press and Gannett newspapers. Common Sense Media gave the Film a rating of 3 out of 5 with the Consensus: "Will please it's many fans, but plot might confuse kids". Roger Ebert gave the Film 1 star out of 4, with the Consensus, "(the Fact) That Thomas and the Magic Railroad made it into theatres at All is something of a mystery. This is a production with 'straight to video' Written all over it. Kids who like the Thomas books might kinda like it. Especially younger kids. Real younger kids. Otherwise, no". While he admired the Models and art direction, he criticized how the Engines' Mouths do/did not move when they spoke, the Overly depressed performance of Peter Fonda, as well as the Overall lack of consistency in the Plot. It was also accused in the UK for "Americanizing" Thomas for the Fact that British Critics were unfamiliar with the Characters from Shining Time Station
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The film currently has a score of 19% on Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus: "Kids these days demand cutting edge special effects or at least a clever plot with cute characters [sic]. This movie has neither, having lost in its Americanization what the British original did so right." However, it did receive positive reviews from Associated Press and Gannett newspapers. Common Sense Media gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 with the consensus: "Will please it's many fans, but plot might confuse kids." Roger Ebert gave the film 1 star out of 4, with the consensus, "(the fact) That Thomas and the Magic Railroad made it into theatres at all is something of a mystery. This is a production with 'straight to video' written all over it. Kids who like the Thomas books might kinda like it. Especially younger kids. Real younger kids. Otherwise, no." While he admired the models and art direction, he criticized how the engines' mouths did not move when they spoke, the overly depressed performance of Peter Fonda, as well as the overall lack of consistency in the plot. It was also accused in the UK for "Americanizing" Thomas for the fact that British critics were unfamiliar with the characters from Shining Time Station
   
The Movie was a box office flop grossing $19.7 million worldwide compared to its $19 million budget. During its second weekend of screening in Britain it only took in £170,000.
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The movie was a box office flop grossing $19.7 million worldwide compared to its $19 million budget. During its 2nd weekend of screening in Britain it only took in £170,000.
   
 
==Characters==
 
==Characters==
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas|Thomas]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas Thomas]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Henry Henry]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Henry|Henry]]
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Gordon|Gordon]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Gordon Gordon]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/James James]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:James|James]]
 
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Percy Percy]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Percy|Percy]]
 
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Toby Toby]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Toby|Toby]]
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Annie and Clarabel|Annie and Clarabel]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Annie_and_Clarabel Annie and Clarabel]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Bertie|Bertie]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Bertie Bertie]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Harold|Harold]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Harold Harold]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Henrietta|Henrietta]] (''cameo'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Henrietta Henrietta] (''cameo'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Cranky|Cranky]] (''cameo'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Cranky Cranky] (''cameo'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Butch|Butch]] (''cameo'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Butch Butch] (''cameo'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Sir Topham Hatt|Sir Topham Hatt]] (''voice only (portrait cameo)'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Sir_Topham_Hatt Sir Topham Hatt] (''voice only (portrait cameo)'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Lady Hatt|Lady Hatt]] (''mentioned (portrait cameo)'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Lady_Hatt Lady Hatt] (''mentioned (portrait cameo)'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/George George] (''dropped'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Edward|Edward]] (''cut from movie'')
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:George|George]] (''cut from movie'')
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:'Arry and Bert|'Arry and Bert]] (''cut from movie'')
 
   
 
===Characters Introduced===
 
===Characters Introduced===
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Lady Lady]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Lady|Lady]]
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Diesel 10|Diesel 10]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Diesel_10 Diesel 10]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Splatter and Dodge|Splatter and Dodge]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Splatter_and_Dodge Splatter and Dodge]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Mr. Conductor|Mr. Conductor]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Conductor Mr. Conductor]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Junior|Junior]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Junior Junior]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Lily Lily]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Lily|Lily]]
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Lily's Mother|Lily's Mother]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Lily%27s_Mother Lily's Mother]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Stacy Jones|Stacy Jones]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Stacy_Jones Stacy Jones]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Burnett Stone|Burnett Stone]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Burnett_Stone Burnett Stone]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Billy Twofeathers|Billy Twofeathers]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Billy_Twofeathers Billy Twofeathers]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Patch Patch]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Patch|Patch]]
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Tasha|Tasha]] (''voice-over as a child (photo cameo)'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Tasha Tasha] (''voiceover as a child (photo cameo)'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:P.T. Boomer|P.T. Boomer]] (''cameo (full role cut from movie)'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/P.T._Boomer P.T. Boomer] (''cameo (full role cut from movie)'')
   
 
==Cast==
 
==Cast==
 
===Voice Cast===
 
===Voice Cast===
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Edward Glen|Edward Glen]] as Thomas
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Edward_Glen Edward Glen] as Thomas
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Neil Crone|Neil Crone]] as Gordon, Diesel 10, Splatter and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:the Tumbleweed|the Tumbleweed]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Neil_Crone Neil Crone] as Gordon, Diesel 10, Splatter and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Tumbleweed The Tumbleweed]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Colm Feore|Colm Feore]] as Toby
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Colm_Feore Colm Feore] as Toby
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Linda Ballantyne|Linda Ballantyne]] as Percy
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Linda_Ballantyne Linda Ballantyne] as Percy
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Kevin Frank|Kevin Frank]] as Henry, Dodge, Bertie and Harold
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Kevin_Frank Kevin Frank] as Henry, Dodge, Bertie and Harold
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Susan Roman|Susan Roman]] as James
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Susan_Roman Susan Roman] as James
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner|Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner]] as Annie and Clarabel
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shelley-Elizabeth_Skinner Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner] as Annie and Clarabel
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Britt Allcroft|Britt Allcroft]] as Lady
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Britt_Allcroft Britt Allcroft] as Lady
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Laura Bower|Laura Bower]] as Young Tasha
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Laura_Bower Laura Bower] as young Tasha
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Jared Wall|Jared Wall]] as Young Burnett
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Jared_Wall Jared Wall] as young Burnett
   
 
===Live-action Cast===
 
===Live-action Cast===
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Alec Baldwin|Alec Baldwin]] as Mr. Conductor/Narrator
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Alec_Baldwin Alec Baldwin] as Mr. Conductor/Narrator
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Cody McMains|Cody McMains]] as Patch
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Cody_McMains Cody McMains] as Patch
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Russell Means|Russell Means]] as Billy Twofeathers
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Russell_Means Russell Means] as Billy Twofeathers
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Peter Fonda|Peter Fonda]] as Burnett Stone
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Peter_Fonda Peter Fonda] as Burnett Stone
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Didi Conn|Didi Conn]] as Stacy Jones
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Didi_Conn Didi Conn] as Stacy Jones
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Mara Wilson|Mara Wilson]] as Lily Stone
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Mara_Wilson Mara Wilson] as Lily Stone
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Michael E. Rodgers|Michael E. Rodgers]] as Junior
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_E._Rodgers Michael E. Rodgers] as Junior
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Lori Hallier|Lori Hallier]] as Lily's Mother
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Lori_Hallier Lori Hallier] as Lily's Mother
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner|Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner]] as a Station Customer
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shelley-Elizabeth_Skinner Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner] as a station customer
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Hugo Murray|Hugo Murray]] as Goldfish Boy
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Hugo_Murray Hugo Murray] as goldfish boy
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Keith W. Strandberg|Keith W. Strandberg]] as a Passenger
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Keith_W._Strandberg Keith W. Strandberg] as a passenger
   
 
===Original Voice Cast===
 
===Original Voice Cast===
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:John Bellis|John Bellis]] as Thomas
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/John_Bellis John Bellis] as Thomas
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Keith Scott|Keith Scott]] as Diesel 10
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Keith_Scott Keith Scott] as Diesel 10
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Michael Angelis|Michael Angelis]] as James and Percy
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Michael_Angelis Michael Angelis] as James and Percy
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Patrick Breen|Patrick Breen]] as Splatter and Dodge
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Patrick_Breen Patrick Breen] as Splatter and Dodge
   
 
==Locations==
 
==Locations==
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Island of Sodor|Island of Sodor]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Island_of_Sodor Island of Sodor]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shining Time (station)|Shining Time]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shining_Time_(station) Shining Time]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Muffle Mountain|Muffle Mountain]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Muffle_Mountain Muffle Mountain]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Burnett Stone's Workshop|Burnett Stone's Workshop]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Burnett_Stone%27s_Workshop Burnett Stone's Workshop]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Magic Railroad|The Magic Railroad]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Magic_Railroad The Magic Railroad]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Tidmouth Sheds|Tidmouth Sheds]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Tidmouth_Sheds Tidmouth Sheds]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Sodor Ironworks|Sodor Ironworks]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Sodor_Ironworks Sodor Ironworks]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Henry's Tunnel|Henry's Tunnel]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Henry%27s_Tunnel Henry's Tunnel]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Knapford|Knapford]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Knapford Knapford]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Coaling Plant|The Coaling Plant]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Coaling_Plant The Coaling Plant]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Sir Topham Hatt's Office|Sir Topham Hatt's Office]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Sir_Topham_Hatt%27s_Office Sir Topham Hatt's Office]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Killaban|Killaban]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Killaban Killaban]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Watermill|The Watermill]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Watermill The Watermill]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Big Dipper|The Big Dipper]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Big_Dipper The Big Dipper]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Windmill|The Windmill]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Windmill The Windmill]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Hawin Croka|Hawin Croka]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Hawin_Croka Hawin Croka]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Diesel 10's Mountain|Diesel 10's Mountain]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Diesel_10%27s_Mountain Diesel 10's Mountain]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Magic Buffers|The Magic Buffers]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Magic_Buffers The Magic Buffers]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Sodor Wishing Well|Sodor Wishing Well]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Sodor_Wishing_Well Sodor Wishing Well]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Rainbow Ridge|Rainbow Ridge]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Rainbow_Ridge Rainbow Ridge]
   
 
==Songs==
 
==Songs==
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Really Useful Engine|Really Useful Engine]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Really_Useful_Engine Really Useful Engine]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shining Time (song)|Shining Time]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shining_Time_(song) Shining Time]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Some Things Never Leave You|Some Things Never Leave You]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Some_Things_Never_Leave_You Some Things Never Leave You]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:I Know How the Moon Must Feel|I Know How the Moon Must Feel]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/I_Know_How_the_Moon_Must_Feel I Know How the Moon Must Feel]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Summer Sunday|Summer Sunday]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Summer_Sunday Summer Sunday]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Locomotion|The Locomotion]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Locomotion The Locomotion]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Old MacDiesel|Old MacDiesel]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Old_MacDiesel Old MacDiesel]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Working on the Railway|Working on the Railway]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Working_on_the_Railway Working on the Railway]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Whistling Song|The Whistling Song]] (''early draft: not in last/final cut'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Whistling_Song The Whistling Song] (''early draft: not in final cut'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Night Train|Night Train]] (''not in last/final cut'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Night_Train Night Train] (''not in final cut'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Girl in Green|Girl in <span style="color:Green">Green</span>]] (''not in last/final cut'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Girl_in_Green Girl in Green] (''not in final cut'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Island Song|The Island Song]] (''original script'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Island_Song The Island Song] (''original script'')
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas' Anthem|Thomas' Anthem]] (''original script'')
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas%27_Anthem Thomas' Anthem] (''original script'')
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The Film was broadcast on BBC1, 1 January 2004 and again on December 29th, 2008.
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*The film was broadcast on BBC1, 1 January 2004 and again on December 29th, 2008.
*This is the Very 1st Thomas Media Released on DVD and only released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the US and Icon Home Entertainment in the UK.
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*This is the very first Thomas media released on DVD and only released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the US and Icon Home Entertainment in the UK.
*This movie marks the 1st Time in the Television Series that character dialogue overrides narrator storytelling as the Primary Manner of telling the Story.
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*This movie marks the 1st time in the television series that character dialogue overrides narrator storytelling as the primary manner of telling the story.
*In the Original Script:
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*In the original script:
**[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas' Anthem|Thomas' Anthem]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:The Island Song|The Island Song]] were going to be used in the Film as the Opening Musical Sequence. In addition, [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Night Train|Night Train]] was originally to feature in the Film when Thomas and Percy pull their mail trains.
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**[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas%27_Anthem Thomas' Anthem] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/The_Island_Song The Island Song] were going to be used in the film as the opening musical sequence. In addition, [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Night_Train Night Train] was originally to feature in the film when Thomas and Percy pull their mail trains.
**Cranky and the Troublesome Trucks were to have much larger roles and George was to appear as 1 of Diesel 10's Henchmen.
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**Cranky and the Troublesome Trucks were to have much larger roles and George was to appear as 1 of Diesel 10's henchmen.
**Lily, 20 Years later, was the Narrator.
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**Lily (20 years later) was the narrator.
**The Windmill wasn't the Location of the Clue to make <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. Rather, it was a sheet of paper hidden at the Top of a large waterfall Mr. Conductor had to climb to retrieve it.
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**The windmill wasn't the location of the clue to make gold dust. Rather, it was a sheet of paper hidden at the top of a large waterfall Mr. Conductor had to climb to retrieve it.
 
**Diesel 10 was a new engine sent to help while Sir Topham Hatt was away.
 
**Diesel 10 was a new engine sent to help while Sir Topham Hatt was away.
**Burnett Stone denies the Fact that he likes trains and doesn't believe in magic when he and Lilly eat at the Dinner Table.
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**Burnett Stone denies the fact that he likes trains and doesn't believe in magic when he and Lilly eat at the dinner table.
**Burnett Stone was given the Task of being Lady's Caretaker by the Conductor Family.
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**Burnett Stone was given the task of being Lady's caretaker by the Conductor family.
**Diesel 10 drops ash down Thomas' Funnel instead of spreading sneezing dust.
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**Diesel 10 drops ash down Thomas' funnel instead of spreading sneezing dust.
**The Railway was under major repairs throughout the Script, explaining why Tidmouth Sheds was under repairs in the Last/Final Cut.
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**The railway was under major repairs throughout the script, explaining why Tidmouth Sheds was under repairs in the final cut.
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Edward|Edward]] was never in any script for the Movie. [http://www.sodor-island.net/themagicrailroadminisite/philfehrle.html According to Phil Fehrle] , there wasn't enough screen time and opportunity to utilize him in a way that added any real value to the Film.
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Edward Edward] was never in any script for the movie. [http://www.sodor-island.net/themagicrailroadminisite/philfehrle.html According to Phil Fehrle], there wasn't enough screen time and opportunity to utilise him in a way that added any real value to the film.
*This was the 1st Time the Engines have separate voice actors.
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*This was the first time the engines have separate voice actors.
*According to [https://independent.co.uk independent.co.uk], actors [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Bob Hoskins|Bob Hoskins]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Ewan McGregor|Ewan McGregor]] had auditioned for the Role of Thomas, but both were dropped in favor/favour of John Bellis.
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*According to [https://web.archive.org/web/20040325092819/http://www.independent.co.uk/ independent.co.uk], actors [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hoskins Bob Hoskins] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewan_McGregor Ewan McGregor] had auditioned for the role of Thomas, but both were dropped in favour of John Bellis.
*People that worked on the Original Series also worked on this movie. Namely, [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:David Mitton|David Mitton]] (as model unit creative consultant), [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:David Eves|David Eves]] (as model SFX supervisor), [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Steve Asquith|Steve Asquith]] (as model supervisor), and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Terence Permane|Terence Permane]] (as director of photography for the Models Section).
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*People that worked on the original series also worked on this movie. Namely, [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/David_Mitton David Mitton] (as model unit creative consultant), [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/David_Eves David Eves] (as model SFX supervisor), [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Steve_Asquith Steve Asquith] (as model supervisor), and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Terence_Permane Terence Permane] (as director of photography for the models section).
*Depsite Sir Topham Hatt is unintelligible on the Phone, it is done differently in other languages.
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*Depsite Sir Topham Hatt is unintelligible on the phone, it is done differently in other languages.
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:John Bellis|John Bellis]], the Original Voice of Thomas, is credited as "transportation coordinator".
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/John_Bellis John Bellis] (the original voice of Thomas) is credited as "transportation coordinator."
*The 1999 US Teaser Poster had John Barry credited as composer, as he was originally signed on for. However, he ended up leaving the Project due to scheduling conflicts.
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*The 1999 US teaser poster had John Barry credited as composer, as he was originally signed on for. However, he ended up leaving the project due to scheduling conflicts.
*In the Australian Trailer, P.T. Boomer can be seen falling off of Diesel 10 at the Viaduct, a rod can be seen connected to Thomas' Coupler, and Thomas and Diesel 10 have different voices.
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*In the Australian trailer, P.T. Boomer can be seen falling off of Diesel 10 at the viaduct, a rod can be seen connected to Thomas' coupler, and Thomas and Diesel 10 have different voices.
*The English Theatrical Trailers played "The World is New" by Save Ferris, with music done by [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Nick Phoenix|Nick Phoenix]. Same with the Japanese Theatrical Trailer, but replaced some of the Original Music with bits of the Original Theme from the Television Series.
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*The English theatrical trailers played "The World is New" by Save Ferris, with music done by [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Nick_Phoenix Nick Phoenix]. Same with the Japanese theatrical trailer, but replaced some of the original music with bits of the original theme from the television series.
*Phil Fehrle and Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner make cameos in the Movie.
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*Phil Fehrle and Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner make cameos in the movie.
*Throughout the Movie, Posters of Sir Topham Hatt saying "Sir Topham needs you" are seen (which are references to the Lord Kitchener and Uncle Sam Recruiting Posters used during World War 1).
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*Throughout the movie, posters of Sir Topham Hatt saying "Sir Topham needs you" are seen (which are references to the Lord Kitchener and Uncle Sam recruiting posters used during World War 1).
*When Diesel 10 welcomed Splatter and Dodge to his party meeting, some scrap models of [[Thomas]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Gordon|Gordon]] are seen.
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*When Diesel 10 welcomed Splatter and Dodge to his party meeting, some scrap models of Thomas and Gordon are seen.
*As Toby is eavesdropping on Diesel 10's Plans, a Scrap [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:City of Truro|City of Truro]Model is seen.
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*As Toby is eavesdropping on Diesel 10's plans, a scrap [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/City_of_Truro City of Truro] model is seen.
*This movie marks the 1st and Only Appearance of Splatter and Dodge to date.
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*This movie marks the first and only appearance of Splatter and Dodge.
*When Diesel 10 rushes into the Smelters Yard, a Scrap Model of [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Donald|Donald]] or [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Douglas|Douglas]] is seen.
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*When Diesel 10 rushes into the smelters yard, a scrap model of [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Donald_and_Douglas Donald or Douglas] is seen.
*Currently, this is the Only [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends|Thomas the Tank Engine &amp; Friends]Film to feature live actors.
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*Currently, this is the only [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_the_Tank_Engine_%26_Friends Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends] film to feature live actors.
*Didi Conn is the Only Actress to reprise her role from the [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Shining Time Station|Shining Time Station]Series.
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*Didi Conn is the only actress to reprise her role from the [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Shining_Time_Station Shining Time Station] series.
*This was Mara Wilson's Last Major Film Role before she retired from acting.
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*This was Mara Wilson's last major film role before she retired from acting.
*The Film was shot in a 4:3 full screen frame, and later matted into a 1.85:1 widescreen image for theatrical release, the UK DVD was incorrectly rendered in full frame as a cropped widescreen image.
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*The film was shot in a 4:3 fullscreen frame, and later matted into a 1.85:1 widescreen image for theatrical release, the UK DVD was incorrectly rendered in full frame as a cropped widescreen image.
*Like with Universal's 1st "Back to the Future" Film, the Top and Bottom Sections are cropped in the Widescreen version, though you can see more on the Sides, contrast to the Original Home Video Release, the Same Error also happened on the UK DVD of United Artists' "The Secret of NIMH".
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*Like with Universal's first "Back to the Future" film, the top and bottom sections are cropped in the widescreen version, though you can see more on the sides, contrast to the original home video release, the same error also happened on the UK DVD of United Artists' "The Secret of NIMH."
*Only 1 scene from the Original Cut was commercially released; a deleted scene featuring Junior called "Sundae Surprise".
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*Only 1 scene from the original cut was commercially released; a deleted scene featuring Junior called "Sundae Surprise."
*All of the Engines and Road Vehicles have different whistle and horn sounds. Thomas still has his whistle sound, only modified.
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*All of the engines and road vehicles have different whistle and horn sounds. Thomas still has his whistle sound, only modified.
*According to a [https://m.facebook.com/BrittAllcroft/posts/896256513742157 post on Britt Allcroft's Facebook Page] the Movie was partially inspired by [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and the Special Letter|Thomas and the Special Letter]].
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*According to a [https://m.facebook.com/BrittAllcroft/posts/896256513742157 post on Britt Allcroft's Facebook page] the movie was partially inspired by [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Special_Letter Thomas and the Special Letter].
*The Back Cover of the Japanese DVD shows a deleted scene of Thomas and Gordon at Knapford from the Original Cut where the Introduction of Diesel 10 and Thomas' Conversation with Gordon take place.
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*The back cover of the Japanese DVD shows a deleted scene of Thomas and Gordon at Knapford from the original cut where the introduction of Diesel 10 and Thomas' conversation with Gordon take place.
*The German DVD includes "The Making of Thomas and the Magic Railroad".
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*The German DVD includes "The Making of Thomas and the Magic Railroad."
*According to multiple SiF interviews, many Models were damaged or lost in transit after being shipped from Toronto back to Shepperton. This would/could explain why Splatter and Dodge never appeared again after this film.
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*According to multiple SiF interviews, many models were damaged or lost in transit after being shipped from Toronto back to Shepperton. This could explain why Splatter and Dodge never appeared again after this film.
*In the Trailers, Mr. Conductor is heard saying "I've run out of <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust and because of that I'm losing my energy as well". This Line is not heard in the Movie and is in fact a deleted scene.
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*In the trailers, Mr. Conductor is heard saying "I've run out of <span style=color:gold>gold</span> dust and because of that I'm losing my energy as well." This line is not heard in the movie and is in fact a deleted scene.
*This Movie was never shown in Norway or Poland.
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*This movie was never shown in Norway or Poland.
*The Reason Australia Released the Movie 6 Months after the UK and US Premiere was to avoid the Popularity of the Olympic Games in September of that year.
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*The reason Australia released the movie 6 months after the UK and US premiere was to avoid the popularity of the Olympic games in September of that year.
*In the Scene where Mr. Conductor talks to Billy Twofeathers, he hums the Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Theme.
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*In the scene where Mr. Conductor talks to Billy Twofeathers, he hums the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends theme.
*In Sir Topham Hatt's Office, an image/picture of Thomas from [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas, Percy and Old Slowcoach|Thomas, Percy and Old Slowcoach]], an image/picture of Henry from [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Tender Engines|Tender Engines]], and an image/picture of James from [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Time for Trouble|Time for Trouble]] can be seen. The Image/Picture/Photo of Lady Hatt is also from [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday|Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday]].
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*In Sir Topham Hatt's office, a picture of Thomas from [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas,_Percy_and_Old_Slowcoach Thomas, Percy and Old Slowcoach], a picture of Henry from [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Tender_Engines Tender Engines], and a picture of James from [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Time_for_Trouble Time for Trouble] can be seen. The photo of Lady Hatt is also from [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Sir_Topham_Hatt%27s_Holiday Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday].
*This, [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure|Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure]], [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Tale of the Brave|Tale of the Brave]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:King of the Railway|King of the Railway]] are the Only Known Specials to have been dubbed into Hebrew.
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*This, [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Sodor%27s_Legend_of_the_Lost_Treasure Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Tale_of_the_Brave Tale of the Brave] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/King_of_the_Railway King of the Railway] are the only known specials to have been dubbed into Hebrew.
*The Movie's Teaser Trailer was narrated by both [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Jim Cummings|Jim Cummings]] and Eric Idle depending on the Tape. Tom Kane narrated the Original Teaser when PT Boomer was in the Original Cut.
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*The movie's teaser trailer was narrated by both [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Jim_Cummings Jim Cummings] and Eric Idle depending on the tape. Tom Kane narrated the original teaser when PT Boomer was in the original cut.
*The Russian Version was a voiceover of the Hebrew Dub.
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*The Russian version was a voice-over of the Hebrew dub.
*On the iTunes Download, the Audio for the Movie is set at a lower pitch.
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*On the iTunes download, the audio for the movie is set at a lower pitch.
*The Movie Aired on the US Channel PBS Kids Sprout on July 3rd and July 11th and was fitted as a cropped widescreen image.
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*The movie aired on the US channel PBS Kids Sprout on July 3rd and July 11th and was fitted as a cropped widescreen image.
*For the Majority of the Movie, Diesel 10 is just known as "Diesel".
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*For the majority of the movie, Diesel 10 is just known as "Diesel."
*"Bob the Builder" actor [[Wikipedia:Neil Morrissey|Neil Morrissey]] was the Announcer in the UK Trailer.
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*"Bob the Builder" actor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Morrissey Neil Morrissey] was the announcer in the UK trailer.
*Human Actors are used throughout the Film. However, Lady Hatt and Bertie's Driver appear as figures instead.
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*Human actors are used throughout the film. However, Lady Hatt and Bertie's driver appear as figures instead.
*Aside from Bertie's Driver, Sodor seems to be devoid of people.
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*Aside from Bertie's driver, Sodor seems to be devoid of people.
*This was the 2nd Time Mr. Conductor runs out of <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust. The 1st Time was in the Shining Time Station Episode, [[W:c:ShiningTimeStation:Mr. Conductor's 4th of July|Mr. Conductor's 4th of July]].
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*This was the 2nd time Mr. Conductor runs out of gold dust. The 1st time was in the Shining Time Station episode, [https://shiningtimestation.wikia.com/wiki/Mr._Conductor's_Fourth_of_July Mr. Conductor's 4th of July].
*This movie has released the Most Original Songs compared to any other special to date.
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*This movie has released the most original songs compared to any other special to date.
*According to an [http://www.sodor-island.net/episodeguide/chrislloyd.html interview] with [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Chris Lloyd|Chris Lloyd]], Splatter and Dodge were never returned after filming. This may explain why they haven't been seen in subsequent specials or episodes.
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*According to an [http://www.sodor-island.net/episodeguide/chrislloyd.html interview] with [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Chris_Lloyd Chris Lloyd], Splatter and Dodge were never returned after filming. This may explain why they haven't been seen in subsequent specials or episodes.
*When Burnett turns around to see who is entering his workshop, his mouth moves to the Word "Boomer". This is because the Original Script had Burnett say the Name when he turned around.
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*When Burnett turns around to see who is entering his workshop, his mouth moves to the word "Boomer". This is because the original script had Burnett say the name when he turned around.
*This movie takes place in-between the [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Season 5|5th]] and [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Season 6|6th&nbsp;Seasons]].
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*This movie takes place in-between the [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Season_5 5th] and [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Season_6 6th] seasons.
*The Events of this Movie are mentioned by Gordon in [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Big World! Big Adventures!|Big World! Big Adventures!]] during the [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Song|Song]], [[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Where in the World is Thomas?|Where in the World is Thomas?]].
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*The events of this movie are mentioned by Gordon in [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Big_World!_Big_Adventures! Big World! Big Adventures!] during the [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Music_Videos song], [https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Where_in_the_World_is_Thomas%3F Where in the World is Thomas?].
   
 
==Merchandise==
 
==Merchandise==
 
===Books===
 
===Books===
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and the Magic Railroad (book)|Thomas and the Magic Railroad]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad_(book) Thomas and the Magic Railroad]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and the Magic Railroad (activity book)|Thomas and the Magic Railroad]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad_(activity_book) Thomas and the Magic Railroad]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and the Magic Railroad (sticker book)|Thomas and the Magic Railroad]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad_(sticker_book) Thomas and the Magic Railroad]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Little Engines Can Do BIG Things|Little Engines Can Do BIG Things]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Little_Engines_Can_Do_BIG_Things Little Engines Can Do BIG Things]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Diesel 10 Means Trouble|Diesel 10 Means Trouble]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Diesel_10_Means_Trouble Diesel 10 Means Trouble]
   
===[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Wooden Railway|Wooden Railway]]===
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===[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Wooden_Railway Wooden Railway]===
 
*Lady
 
*Lady
 
*Diesel 10
 
*Diesel 10
 
*Splatter and Dodge
 
*Splatter and Dodge
*100 Piece Thomas and the Magic Railroad Set
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*100 piece Thomas and the Magic Railroad set
*Muffle Mountain Set
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*Muffle Mountain set
*Thomas and the Magic Railroad <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust Car
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*Thomas and the Magic Railroad Gold Dust car
   
===[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:ERTL|ERTL]]===
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===[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/ERTL ERTL]===
 
*Lady
 
*Lady
 
*Diesel 10
 
*Diesel 10
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===Others===
 
===Others===
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and the Magic Railroad (soundtrack)|Soundtrack]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad_(soundtrack) Soundtrack]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Thomas_and_the_Magic_Railroad_(Board_Game) Board Game]
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Thomas and the Magic Railroad (Board Game)|Board Game]]
 
*[[W:c:ThomasandFriends:Food|Advent Calender]]
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*[https://thomasandfriends.wikia.com/wiki/Food Advent Calender]
   
 
==In Other Languages==
 
==In Other Languages==
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==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
*Splatter: Uh, so boss...
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*Splatter: Uh, so boss…
*Dodge: How come you let Twinkle Toes escape?
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*Dodge: How come you let Twinkletoes escape?
*Splatter: Yes/Yeah?
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*Splatter: Yeah?
*Diesel 10: Oh, that. Well, I do/did it on... purpose, you know. I... was... testing him to see if he ''would''/''could'' escape.
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*Diesel 10: Oh, that. Well, I did it on… purpose, y'know. I was testing him to see if he ''could'' escape.
*Splatter: Liar, liar.
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*Splatter: Liar, Liar.
 
*Dodge: Pants on fire.
 
*Dodge: Pants on fire.
 
*Splatter: Does he wear pants?
 
*Splatter: Does he wear pants?
 
*Dodge: Well, ''training'' pants.
 
*Dodge: Well, ''training'' pants.
*Splatter: Oh, yes/yeah.
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*Splatter: Oh, yeah.
*Diesel 10: All right! Playtime's over, Splodge!
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*Diesel 10: Alright (All right)! Playtime's over, Splodge!
*Splodge: Uh-oh.
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*Splodge: Uh-Oh.
*Diesel 10: Now it's time for the Next Lesson, huh?! I call it "How to Stop Being Stupid".
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*Diesel 10: Now it's time for the next lesson, huh?! I call it "How to Stop Being Stupid".
:(''Diesel 10 uses Pinchy to hit the Coal Chute, pouring coal all over him. James, Henry and Gordon laugh'')
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:(''Diesel 10 uses Pinchy to hit the coal chute, pouring coal all over him. James, Henry and Gordon laugh'')
*Diesel 10: Uh, now ''that's'' gone to ruin my facial.
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*Diesel 10: Uh, now ''that's'' gonna ruin my facial.
 
:(''Splodge groans'')
 
:(''Splodge groans'')
   
   
*Splatter: Hey, hey! Just watch what happens to that <span style="color:Blue">Blue</span> Puffball...
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*Splatter: Hey, Hey! Just watch what happens to that <span style=color:blue>blue</span> puffball…
*Dodge: ...when Harold the "Flopper-Chopper" flies past here!
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*Dodge: …when Harold the "flopper-chopper" flies past here!
 
*Splatter: Right!
 
*Splatter: Right!
 
*Harold: Routine flyby, chaps! Hello!
 
*Harold: Routine flyby, chaps! Hello!
*Splatter: The Boss dumped sneezing powder everywhere.
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*Splatter: The boss dumped sneezing powder everywhere.
 
*Dodge: Let's start laughing now!
 
*Dodge: Let's start laughing now!
 
:(''Splodge laugh as Harold descends, causing Thomas, Splatter and Dodge to be covered in powder'')
 
:(''Splodge laugh as Harold descends, causing Thomas, Splatter and Dodge to be covered in powder'')
*Harold: Sorry, fellas! Bit of a dust up! Love to stay and cleanup. Got to go! Bye now!
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*Harold: Sorry, fellas! Bit of a dust up! Love to stay and clean up. Got to go! Bye now!
*Splatter: Uh, do/did you mean to look like that?
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*Splatter: Uh, did you mean to look like that?
 
*Dodge: Uh, no.
 
*Dodge: Uh, no.
*Splatter: Uh, neither do/did I.
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*Splatter: Uh, neither did I.
 
*Thomas: This must be Diesel's doing. Atchoo-choo!
 
*Thomas: This must be Diesel's doing. Atchoo-choo!
   
 
*Mr. Conductor: (''reading a letter left by "Rabbit")'' I noticed you left your thinking cap behind, try these instead, they're good for the brain. Gone fishing, Rabbit.
   
 
*Splatter: What are you gonna do?
*Mr. Conductor: (''reading a letter left by "Rabbit"'') I noticed you left your thinking cap behind, try these instead, they're good for the Brain. Gone fishing, Rabbit.
 
 
*Dodge: Oh Yeah, Yeah. That's a good question.
 
 
*Diesel 10: It's time to finally put Twinkletoes' lights out.
 
 
*Splodge: Oh, Oh.
*Splatter: What are you gone to do?
 
 
*Diesel 10: This is a job for the boss!
*Dodge: Oh yes/yeah, yes/yeah. That's a good question.
 
 
:(''Pinchy opens and shuts)''
*Diesel 10: It's time to last/finally put Twinkle Toes' lights out.
 
 
*Toby: I've got to delay him. I've got to distract him. Hmm, Hmm.
*Splodge: Oh, oh.
 
*Diesel 10: This is a job for the Boss!
 
:(''Pinchy opens and shuts'')
 
*Toby: I've got to delay him. I've got to distract him. Hmm, hmm.
 
 
:(''Toby rings his bell'')
 
:(''Toby rings his bell'')
*Diesel 10: It's the Old Teapot! Smash him!
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*Diesel 10: It's the old teapot! Smash him!
:(''Pinchy knocks against the Shed beams, knocking them down and trapping Diesel 10, Splatter, and Dodge. Pinchy then breaks through the Collapsed Roof'')
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:(''Pinchy knocks against the shed beams, knocking them down and trapping Diesel 10, Splatter, and Dodge. Pinchy then breaks through the collapsed roof'')
 
*Diesel 10: Pinchy, get back here! Pinchy, don't make me come up there! I hate it when you do this, Pinchy!
 
*Diesel 10: Pinchy, get back here! Pinchy, don't make me come up there! I hate it when you do this, Pinchy!
 
*Toby: Good show!
 
*Toby: Good show!
*Splatter: Uh, boss...
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*Splatter: Uh, boss…
*Dodge: Do/Did you mean to let the Roof fall in?
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*Dodge: Did you mean to let the roof fall in?
*Splatter: Yes/Yeah, ''all'' the Way in?
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*Splatter: Yeah, ''all'' the way in?
 
*Diesel 10: I always mean what I do, you rattle traps.
 
*Diesel 10: I always mean what I do, you rattle traps.
*(''Diesel 10 groans angrily'')
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*(''Diesel 10 groans angrily)''
   
 
*Junior: Thomas! Now, don't look so surprised. I know you haven't seen me since…
 
*Junior: Thomas! Now, don't look so surprised. I know you haven't seen me since...
 
 
*Thomas: You stuffed party poppers down my funnel!
 
*Thomas: You stuffed party poppers down my funnel!
 
*Junior: Hey, we had a laugh.
 
*Junior: Hey, we had a laugh.
*Thomas: ''You'' do/did.
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*Thomas: ''You'' did.
   
 
*Diesel 10: Aha, there's the <span style=color:blue>blue</span> puffball! And look who he's with! Splodge, come and destroy!
 
 
*Splatter: No, No, you do it yourself!
*Diesel 10: Aha, there's the <span style="color:Blue">Blue</span> Puffball! And look who he's with! Splodge, come and destroy!
 
*Splatter: No, no, you do it you/yourself!
 
 
*Dodge: We don't like you.
 
*Dodge: We don't like you.
*Splatter: Yes/Yeah we mean that.
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*Splatter: Yeah we mean that.
 
*Dodge: Emphatically.
 
*Dodge: Emphatically.
*Splatter: Yes/Yeah, what does that mean?
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*Splatter: Yeah, what does that mean?
 
*Dodge: I have no idea.
 
*Dodge: I have no idea.
 
*Splatter: It's a good word.
 
*Splatter: It's a good word.
:''Diesel 10, upon landing in the Sludge Barge.''
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:''Diesel 10, upon landing in the sludge barge.''
*Diesel 10: Oh well, nice time of the Year for a Cruise.
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*Diesel 10: Oh Well, nice time of the year for a cruise.
 
   
*(''Diesel 10 oils up beside the Sheds laughing evilly'')
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*''(Diesel 10 oils up beside the sheds laughing evilly)''
*Mr. Conductor: (''drinking his hot chocolate'') Just a little sweeter, I think.
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*Mr. Conductor: (drinking his hot <span style=color:chocolate>chocolate</span>) Just a little sweeter, I think.
*Diesel 10: Alright, Pinchy, my little bucket of badness. Time to feast you/yourself.
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*Diesel 10: Alright, Pinchy, my little bucket of badness. Time to feast yourself.
*Mr. Conductor: (''drinking his hot chocolate again'') Ah, now that's better.
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*Mr. Conductor: (drinking his hot <span style=color:chocolate>chocolate</span> again) Ah, now that's better.
(''Mr. Conductor lurches back as Pinchy pulls down the Scaffolding on the Shed. Diesel 10 laughs evilly. All the Engines wake up exclaiming'')
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(''Mr. Conductor lurches back as Pinchy pulls down the scaffolding on the shed. Diesel 10 laughs evilly. All the engines wake up exclaiming'')
 
*Thomas: Cinders and ashes, it's Diesel!
 
*Thomas: Cinders and ashes, it's Diesel!
*Gordon: Diesel? Oh, no!
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*Gordon: Diesel? Oh, No!
*Diesel 10: (''laughing evilly'') Hello, Twinkle Toes! I've got a plan, and you're not in it!
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*Diesel 10: ''(laughing evilly)'' Hello, Twinkletoes! I've got a plan, and you're not in it!
*Mr. Conductor: You can't catch me, Diesel! (''Mr. Conductor blows on his whistle, but very little <span style="color:Gold">Gold</span> Dust comes out of it'')
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*Mr. Conductor: You can't catch me, Diesel! ''(Mr. Conductor blows on his whistle, but very little <span style=color:gold>gold</span> dust comes out of it)''
*Diesel 10: (''laughing evilly'') Loosing your sparkle, huh? What perfect timing! Now where is that lost engine?
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*Diesel 10: ''(laughing evilly)'' Loosing your sparkle, huh? What perfect timing! Now where is that lost engine?
*Mr. Conductor: You weren't/won't find her here!
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*Mr. Conductor: You won't find her here!
 
*Diesel 10: You're not clever enough to stop me!
 
*Diesel 10: You're not clever enough to stop me!
*Mr. Conductor: Oh yes, I am!
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*Mr. Conductor: Oh Yes, I am!
*Diesel 10: No, you're not! (''Diesel 10 exclaims as he sees Mr. Conductor holding up the Sugar'') Is that?
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*Diesel 10: No, you're not! ''(Diesel 10 exclaims as he sees Mr. Conductor holding up the sugar)'' Is that?
 
*Mr. Conductor: That's right it's sugar, Diesel! And if I throw this in your tank it'll seize you up for good!
 
*Mr. Conductor: That's right it's sugar, Diesel! And if I throw this in your tank it'll seize you up for good!
*Diesel 10: (''exclaiming'') Make the Most of tonight Twinkle Toes, because you weren't/won't like tomorrow! Neither will that line of tin kettles!
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*Diesel 10: ''(exclaiming)'' Make the most of tonight Twinkletoes, because you won't like tomorrow! Neither will that line of tin kettles!
(''Diesel 10 backs away as Mr. Conductor lowers the Sugar. Pinchy makes a few grabbing sounds'')
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''(Diesel 10 backs away as Mr. Conductor lowers the sugar. Pinchy makes a few grabbing sounds)''
 
*Diesel 10: Shut up, Pinchy.
 
*Diesel 10: Shut up, Pinchy.
*Thomas: Mr. Conductor! But, what happened to your sparkle?
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*Thomas: Mr. Conductor! But what happened to your sparkle?
 
*Mr. Conductor: I don't know, Thomas, I guess I'll just have to sleep on that.
 
*Mr. Conductor: I don't know, Thomas, I guess I'll just have to sleep on that.
 
*Thomas: On your sparkle?
 
*Thomas: On your sparkle?
*Mr. Conductor: No, Thomas. On the Problem of what happened to it.
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*Mr. Conductor: No, Thomas. On the problem of what happened to it.
*Percy: But, Mr. Conductor, without your sparkle or the Lost Engine, you can't travel here to help us anymore.
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*Percy: But, Mr. Conductor, without your sparkle or the lost engine, you can't travel here to help us anymore.
*Mr. Conductor: I'll solve the Problem. You just go to sleep now.
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*Mr. Conductor: I'll solve the problem. You just go to sleep now.
 
*Percy: Easy for you to say.
 
*Percy: Easy for you to say.
   
(''Percy puffs through Knapford Station as Mr. Conductor reads a letter by Sir Topham Hatt in the Office'')
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(''Percy puffs through Knapford Station as Mr. Conductor reads a letter by Sir Topham Hatt in the office)''
*''​''Mr. Conductor: Dear, Mr. Conductor, where were you? My Wife said she wouldn't/couldn't miss our little holiday. We'll telephone to make sure that you have arrived. Signed Sir Topham Hatt. (''whispering'') Sir Topham Hatt!
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*''​''Mr. Conductor: Dear, Mr. Conductor, where were you? My wife said she couldn't miss our little holiday. We'll telephone to make sure that you have arrived. Signed Sir Topham Hatt. ''(whispering)'' Sir Topham Hatt!
(''He takes off his hat and puts on the Top hat that Sir Topham Hatt had left behind and picks up a mirror. The Camera shows the Poster of Sir Topham Hatt smiling and then it returns to Mr. Conductor looking in the Mirror'')
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''(he takes off his hat and puts on the top hat that Sir Topham Hatt had left behind and picks up a mirror. The camera shows the poster of Sir Topham Hatt smiling and then it returns to Mr. Conductor looking in the mirror)''
*Mr. Conductor: Where were you? (''chuckles'')
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*Mr. Conductor: Where were you? ''(chuckles)''
(''The Expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the Poster changes to cross, Mr. Conductor takes off the Top Hat and puts his own hat back on suddenly as he sees this, the Expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the Poster changes again to look like he was telling him off, the Telephone Rings and the Expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the Poster changes once more to smiling, Mr. Conductor dives through the Desk as he was suddenly startled by this, catching the Telephone, but knocking the Image/Picture/Photo of Lady Hatt off the Desk. He answers the Telephone.'')
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''(the expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the poster changes to cross, Mr. Conductor takes off the top hat and puts his own hat back on suddenly as he sees this, the expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the poster changes again to look like he was telling him off, the telephone rings and the expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the poster changes once more to smiling, Mr. Conductor dives through the desk as he was suddenly startled by this, catching the telephone, but knocking the photo of Lady Hatt off the desk. He answers the telephone.)''
*Mr. Conductor: Oh, good afternoon sir! A real honor/honour, sir. Like my family before me. (''he puts the Image/Picture/Photo of Lady Hatt back on the Desk'') And how is Lady Hatt? Yes? Watch out for Diesel, definitely. Keep an eye on Henry's Health, certainly. Yes, sir. The 3 R's; reading, writing and arithmetic...I mean, I will be responsible, reliable, and really useful. We'll all get a Good's Night sleep, looking forward to a hard day tomorrow. Goodbye, sir.
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*Mr. Conductor: Oh, good afternoon sir! A real honour, sir. Like my family before me. ''(he puts the photo of Lady Hatt back on the desk)'' And how is Lady Hatt? Yes? Watch out for Diesel, definitely. Keep an eye on Henry's health, certainly. Yes, sir. The 3 R's; reading, writing and arithmetic…I mean, I will be responsible, reliable, and really useful. We'll all get a good's night sleep, looking forward to a hard day tomorrow. Goodbye, sir.
(''Mr. Conductor puts down the Phone and sighs'')
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''(Mr. Conductor puts down the phone and sighs)''
   
 
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Thomas and the Magic Railroad is a theatrical film based on the well-known television series and its American spinoff. The film was produced by Gullane EntertainmentThe Britt Allcroft CompanyIsle of Man Film Commission and Destination Filmsand distributed by Destination Films in the US, Icon Productions in the UK, and ABC Films in Australia. It was released to theatres in July 2000. It is narrated by Alec Baldwin, who also played the part of Mr. Conductor.

Plot

The film begins with Mr. Conductor introducing Thomas and Sodor.

Gordon complains to Thomas, who is late. Thomas retorts that Gordon is being bossy and says that he has to find Mr. Conductor, who is looking after the North Western Railway while Sir Topham Hatt is taking a holiday. Gordon claims Mr. Conductor is not needed, but changes his mind after an evil diesel named Diesel 10 speeds by, kicking up dust and dirt, and leaving Gordon physically rattling in fear.

Mr. Conductor then introduces Shining Time, where we see happy residents, full of life.

Thomas is later talking to James at Tidmouth Sheds when Diesel 10 shows up and voices his plan to destroy a lost engine named Lady, and thus establish Diesels as the dominant engines on Sodor. James is confused, but Thomas is worried and goes to find Mr. Conductor.

After seeing Billy Twofeathers' map and noticing some strange lines on it, Patch heads off to Muffle Mountain to see Burnett Stone.

There is something on Muffle Mountain, a secret that Burnett only shared with his childhood friend and future wife Tasha: he promised he would drive an engine and take her with him. When Patch sees the engine, Burnett reveals the engine's past - her name is Lady, and she has been sealed inside Muffle Mountain since Diesel 10 nearly destroyed her long ago. Burnett has fixed her up, but she still needs coal to fully run again. Unfortunately, Lady requires special coal to build up steam, which he has not found yet.

Diesel 10 tells his cronies Splatter and Dodge of his plan. The 2 bumbling diesels report that Mr. Conductor is coming to Sodor, so Diesel 10 decides to destroy him too, only to humiliate himself in from of Splatter and Dodge when his claw whacks him on the nose.

Mr. Conductor prepares to leave Shining Time. Despite difficulty with his gold dust, he soon meets Thomas on Sodor. Thomas reports on Diesel 10; Mr. Conductor decides to use his gold dust to keep Diesel 10 in order.

Burnett looks at a painting of Lady and starts to have doubts in his belief of magic due to his failure to guard her. Meanwhile, far away, Burnett's granddaughter (Lily) prepares to visit him.

Thomas, James, and Gordon begin arguing about who should have taken Mr. Conductor, unaware Splatter and Dodge are spying on them. Over in the yard, Splatter and Dodge are laughing at the steam engines. Henry tells the other engines about why Diesel 10 wants to find the lost engine. Splatter and Dodge continue to laugh at Thomas until Harold flies by, spreading sneezing powder, set up by Diesel 10, over all 3.

At Knapford, Mr. Conductor reads the note Sir Topham Hatt left him. After trying on his top hat (and returning it after he notices the portrait of the Controller appears angry) he receives a phone call from Sir Topham Hatt and receives his instructions.

That night, Diesel 10 creeps up and demolishes the side of the Tidmouth Sheds with his powerful claw. Mr. Conductor reprimands Diesel 10, but then he discovers that he has run out of gold dust. Diesel 10 (delighted) tries to get Mr. Conductor to confess to the lost engine's whereabouts, but Mr. Conductor frightens Diesel 10 away with a bag of sugar and threatening to dump the sugar in his tanks to seize him up permanently. Mr. Conductor voices his concern about his gold dust, but tells the engines to go back to sleep.

Later that night, Mr. Conductor has a nightmare of Shining Time in ruins and realises that his universe is in danger and that he needs more gold dust.

The next morning, Mutt goes to Lily's hometown with Billy, as he knows that Lily can help Mr. Conductor, but only if she meets someone special at Shining Time first. To reach that end, he directs her onto the wrong train, placing her on the train bound for Shining Time instead of Muffle Mountain. Meanwhile, Burnett Stone hears the sound of Lady's magic echoing through the mountain.

Back on Sodor, Mr. Conductor is helping make James' itch go away. James notices that Mr. Conductor looks so tired and asks if it is because he is red, but Mr. Conductor happily says that red is bright and cheerful just like his gold dust. He then sends James off to work while he departs to deal with his own problems.

Mr. Conductor goes to the windmill in search of more gold dust, but gets lost. Meanwhile, the engines gather for a meeting. Bertie passes by and tells them to smile, but all have their individual concerns. Thomas heads off to look for Mr. Conductor, apologising to Bertie when he is unable to accept Bertie's offer for a race.

Mr. Conductor finds a note left by Rabbit and tries a carrot and a stick of celery to make him think properly and has the idea of his beach-loving cousin Junior, who has used up most of his gold dust too. He tells Junior to go to Shining Time Station first and get his emergency whistle, then go to Sodor, and warns him not to talk to anyone about the buffers. Before he can say anything else, the phone line goes dead.

Lily arrives at Shining Time and Mutt barks at her to get off the train. Lily finds the station empty and meets Junior. After a talk, Lily picks up the gold dust Junior leaves behind. At Sodor, Mr. Conductor is sleeping by a bush when he has another nightmare, and wakes up hearing Thomas calling his name. Mr. Conductor tries to reply, but Thomas cannot hear him as he chuffs away.

Lily meets Stacy, who takes her to Burnett. That night, Burnett and Lily hear Lady's whistle coming from the mountains. Patch (who is outside with his horse) hears it too.

As Percy arrives at Knapford with the Mail Train, he and Thomas talk about Mr. Conductor and conclude that he travels to Sodor on a magic railroad. Diesel 10 overhears them and goes to the scrapyards to tell Splatter and Dodge his plan. Toby interrupts them by ringing his bell; Diesel 10 (trying to catch him) causes the shed to crash down on him, Splatter and Dodge, much to his own annoyance.

Thomas finds Henry with a bad cold and offers to get some special Island of Sodor coal to make him better, but while collecting them, fails to notice the 6th truck rolling away into some magic buffers. Bertie passes and greets Thomas and his 5 trucks; Thomas is confused.

Thomas tells Percy about the missing truck, and they realise that the buffers where the truck disappeared are the buffers leading to the Magic Railroad. Thomas tells Percy to guard the buffers while he goes to find Mr. Conductor, citing that Percy is a brave engine.

Meanwhile, Mr. Conductor is wandering aimlessly when Diesel 10 appears. Mr. Conductor is captured by Diesel 10's claw and is dangled over the viaduct. Diesel 10 reveals he knows about the buffers, and threatens to drop Mr. Conductor if he does not reveal their whereabouts. Mr. Conductor notices the viaduct has begun to collapse, just like in his dream, and realises the world is beginning to fall apart without the gold dust. Mr. Conductor cuts a hydraulic tube to Diesel 10's claw, catapulting him to the windmill. There, he sees the words: "Stoke up the magic in the mountain and the Lady will smile, then watch the swirls that spin so well." Splatter and Dodge ask Diesel 10 how come he let Mr. Conductor escape, he replies that he just did it on purpose and was testing to see if he could escape. Splatter and Dodge do not believe him and Diesel 10 decides to attempt to teach them "how to stop being stupid", but knocks coal all over him. James, Gordon and Henry laugh at Diesel 10.

Lily is introduced to Patch, who offers her a horse ride to Shining Time. There she meets Junior again, who takes her to Sodor via the magic buffers. They meet Thomas, who agrees to help, and together they find Mr. Conductor at the windmill. Mr. Conductor tells Junior about his clue to the gold dust, and Lily is introduced to Mr. Conductor. Junior then climbs onto the sail, and is flung onto Diesel 10. Meanwhile Patch tells Burnett that he has no idea where Lily is and that she was not at the station when he went back for her. Despite Lily having apparently vanished, Burnett is confident she will turn up again.

That night, Percy finds Splatter and Dodge at the magic buffers and races to warn Thomas.

Mr. Conductor and Lily camp out with Thomas. After a conversation, they realise that Burnett may hold the key to the clue of the gold dust.

Burnett reveals to Patch that Lady is magic and they realise that the railroad is vanishing.

Thomas and Percy decide they must get Lily back to Muffle Mountain before Diesel 10 destroys the magic railroad. Thomas wonders how Lily can get home without gold dust, Mr. Conductor reveals that only the lost engine could do so now. Then he has the idea and asks Thomas if he will take Lily to Muffle Mountain. Thomas is not sure but decides that he will try and he and Lily set off. While journeying through the magic railroad, they discover the missing truck. Lily realises the connection between the truck and the clue so Thomas decides to go back for it before setting off again. They soon arrive on Muffle Mountain. Lily leaves to find Burnett, but a gust of wind blows Thomas down the hill and back into the magic railroad through another portal at the bottom.

Lily finds Patch, who takes her to Burnett's workshop. Lily figures out only special Island of Sodor coal can make Lady steam, so she sends Patch to collect the coal from the truck.

Diesel 10 (with Junior still on his back) races into the Smelters where he encounters James. Junior tries to whistle both of them out, only to discover that he too, is out of gold dust. Diesel 10 tries to force the 2 into a melting pit, but Junior uses the last of his extra gold dust to teleport himself and James away to safety. The 2 arrive near the buffers, where Mr. Conductor is there waiting. James departs, while Mr. Conductor and Junior (both out of gold dust) refuse to give up hope. Lily asks Burnett Stone if Tasha took a ride on Lady and if she loved her as much as Burnett did. Burnett says that she loved it because he loved it, but could not fix her in time for Tasha to take a ride on her before she passed away.

By now Burnett Stone has finally got Lady to steam using special Island of Sodor coal, from the truck Thomas and Lily picked up from The Magic Railroad, and along with Lily, Patch and Mutt, they set off into the magic railroad. The magic railroad (receiving energy from Lady) comes back to life, while Lady's face appears. The team encounter Thomas before appearing on Sodor, where they reunite with the 2 conductors.

Diesel 10 starts to give chase, but Splatter and Dodge (fed up with Diesel 10's ways) abandon him. Thomas offers to help Lady, with Burnett driving Lady. Mr. Conductor warns them about the collapsing viaduct. Just as the engines run away, the conductors realise that Lady is part of the clue to the gold dust.

The chase finally approaches The Big Dipper. As Lady and Burnett pass, a gap appears on the viaduct. Thomas manages to make it across the gap before it worsens, but Diesel 10 cannot stop in time and falls off into a sludge barge (he looks on the bright side by saying it is a nice time of the year for a cruise).

Thomas, Lady and Burnett return, where they and the rest of the team work out the answer to the riddle. Lily mixes water from the well with golden shavings from the magic railroad, and (with a little encouragement) tosses them into the air, where they form into gold dust. The conductors (delighted) resupply their whistles, while Thomas thanks Lady.

Patch and Mutt go to look around, while Junior gives Lily some gold dust. Junior tells Mr. Conductor that he wants to work now, so Mr. Conductor gives him his hat and sends him to a railroad with "palm trees and sunny spells." After Junior leaves, Sir Topham Hatt calls and says that he is on his way back, so Mr. Conductor sets off to welcome him, letting Sir Topham Hatt know that everything is under control before he hangs up. Lily offers her gold dust to Burnett, who sprinkles it on her bluebird toy and whispers that they will "always remember their Shining Time together."

With Lady and the Magic Railroad back to life, Shining Time is restored to its former glory. Thomas happily puffs into the sunset, and the end credits roll.

Production

Filming

The movie was filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road in Strasburg, Pennsylvania, as well as in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and on the Isle of Man. The Castletown railway station on the Isle of Man Railway formed part of Shining Time Station and the goods shed at Port St. Mary railway station became Burnett Stone's workshop. Running shots of the Rainbow Sun were filmed at the Strasburg Rail Road. The large passenger station where Lily boards the train is the Harrisburg Transportation Center. Strasburg Rail Road's (Ex. Norfolk & Western) 4-8-0 475 was repainted as the Rainbow Sun.

Sodor was realised using models and chroma key. The models were animated using live action remote control, as on the television series. The model sequences were filmed in Toronto, Canada instead of Shepperton Studios, the home of the original TV show; however, several of the shows' key staff were flown over to participate.

The Magic Railroad was created using models, CGI, and water colour painting.

Problems and Changes

The perceived "laziness" in the plot was due to a major villain in the movie named P.T. Boomer being cut from the movie. His cut was due to test audiences complaining that he was too scary. Thus any traces left by Boomer in the movie were left unexplained. In some scenes Boomer can even be spotted. Despite being cut, Boomer strangely was left unedited out of 1 of the trailers, showing him fall off of Diesel 10 on the collapsing viaduct (which, in the original script was nicknamed "The Big Dipper"). The official Thomas and the Magic Railroad website also had images and information regarding the character before being cut.

Many news articles before the movies released announced that an Isle of Man Cab Driver/Fireman named John Bellis was selected to be the voice of Thomas. He was cut from the cast after test audiences complained of his Liverpudlian tone making Thomas sound too old. He was replaced by Edward Glen afterwards.

1 theatrical trailer depicted Diesel 10 with a thick gravelly upper class British accent. This was revealed to be provided by Australian voice actor, Keith Scott. He was replaced after test audiences feared his voice would be too scary. He was replaced by Neil Crone, who gave Diesel 10 a Russian accent, though this too was forced to be replaced after the audiences found it "offensive." So Crone recorded them in a somewhat New Jersey accent.

James and Percy were originally intended to be voiced by the British narrator, Michael Angelis. The test audiences as well found his voice unsuitable for them. Susan Roman and Linda Ballantyne replaced Angelis for James and Percy respectively.

Original scripts indicate that George and Cranky were intended to be in the film. George had a major role in the movie, doing most of Diesel 10's bidding. His model was never taken across for filming. Cranky had a small nonspeaking role. He dropped his load of fruit over Dodge, Splatter, and Percy and dropped his load of oil all over Diesel 10. His model was indeed brought over, indicated as his crane leg can be seen in Knapford Yards as Diesel 10 leaves, but the role was cut in later script drafts of the film so the model was used for set dressing.

Reception

The film premiered at Odeon Leicester Square. For the purpose, a steam locomotive (painted to resemble Thomas) was brought to the cinema on July 9th, 2000. National press coverage was low, because many journalists were concentrating on the launch of the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" book, for which a special train named "Hogwarts Express" was run on July 8th - 11th.

The film currently has a score of 19% on Rotten Tomatoes with the consensus: "Kids these days demand cutting edge special effects or at least a clever plot with cute characters [sic]. This movie has neither, having lost in its Americanization what the British original did so right." However, it did receive positive reviews from Associated Press and Gannett newspapers. Common Sense Media gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 with the consensus: "Will please it's many fans, but plot might confuse kids." Roger Ebert gave the film 1 star out of 4, with the consensus, "(the fact) That Thomas and the Magic Railroad made it into theatres at all is something of a mystery. This is a production with 'straight to video' written all over it. Kids who like the Thomas books might kinda like it. Especially younger kids. Real younger kids. Otherwise, no." While he admired the models and art direction, he criticized how the engines' mouths did not move when they spoke, the overly depressed performance of Peter Fonda, as well as the overall lack of consistency in the plot. It was also accused in the UK for "Americanizing" Thomas for the fact that British critics were unfamiliar with the characters from Shining Time Station

The movie was a box office flop grossing $19.7 million worldwide compared to its $19 million budget. During its 2nd weekend of screening in Britain it only took in £170,000.

Characters

Characters Introduced

Cast

Voice Cast

Live-action Cast

Original Voice Cast

Locations

Songs

Trivia

  • The film was broadcast on BBC1, 1 January 2004 and again on December 29th, 2008.
  • This is the very first Thomas media released on DVD and only released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in the US and Icon Home Entertainment in the UK.
  • This movie marks the 1st time in the television series that character dialogue overrides narrator storytelling as the primary manner of telling the story.
  • In the original script:
    • Thomas' Anthem and The Island Song were going to be used in the film as the opening musical sequence. In addition, Night Train was originally to feature in the film when Thomas and Percy pull their mail trains.
    • Cranky and the Troublesome Trucks were to have much larger roles and George was to appear as 1 of Diesel 10's henchmen.
    • Lily (20 years later) was the narrator.
    • The windmill wasn't the location of the clue to make gold dust. Rather, it was a sheet of paper hidden at the top of a large waterfall Mr. Conductor had to climb to retrieve it.
    • Diesel 10 was a new engine sent to help while Sir Topham Hatt was away.
    • Burnett Stone denies the fact that he likes trains and doesn't believe in magic when he and Lilly eat at the dinner table.
    • Burnett Stone was given the task of being Lady's caretaker by the Conductor family.
    • Diesel 10 drops ash down Thomas' funnel instead of spreading sneezing dust.
    • The railway was under major repairs throughout the script, explaining why Tidmouth Sheds was under repairs in the final cut.
  • Edward was never in any script for the movie. According to Phil Fehrle, there wasn't enough screen time and opportunity to utilise him in a way that added any real value to the film.
  • This was the first time the engines have separate voice actors.
  • According to independent.co.uk, actors Bob Hoskins and Ewan McGregor had auditioned for the role of Thomas, but both were dropped in favour of John Bellis.
  • People that worked on the original series also worked on this movie. Namely, David Mitton (as model unit creative consultant), David Eves (as model SFX supervisor), Steve Asquith (as model supervisor), and Terence Permane (as director of photography for the models section).
  • Depsite Sir Topham Hatt is unintelligible on the phone, it is done differently in other languages.
  • John Bellis (the original voice of Thomas) is credited as "transportation coordinator."
  • The 1999 US teaser poster had John Barry credited as composer, as he was originally signed on for. However, he ended up leaving the project due to scheduling conflicts.
  • In the Australian trailer, P.T. Boomer can be seen falling off of Diesel 10 at the viaduct, a rod can be seen connected to Thomas' coupler, and Thomas and Diesel 10 have different voices.
  • The English theatrical trailers played "The World is New" by Save Ferris, with music done by Nick Phoenix. Same with the Japanese theatrical trailer, but replaced some of the original music with bits of the original theme from the television series.
  • Phil Fehrle and Shelley-Elizabeth Skinner make cameos in the movie.
  • Throughout the movie, posters of Sir Topham Hatt saying "Sir Topham needs you" are seen (which are references to the Lord Kitchener and Uncle Sam recruiting posters used during World War 1).
  • When Diesel 10 welcomed Splatter and Dodge to his party meeting, some scrap models of Thomas and Gordon are seen.
  • As Toby is eavesdropping on Diesel 10's plans, a scrap City of Truro model is seen.
  • This movie marks the first and only appearance of Splatter and Dodge.
  • When Diesel 10 rushes into the smelters yard, a scrap model of Donald or Douglas is seen.
  • Currently, this is the only Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends film to feature live actors.
  • Didi Conn is the only actress to reprise her role from the Shining Time Station series.
  • This was Mara Wilson's last major film role before she retired from acting.
  • The film was shot in a 4:3 fullscreen frame, and later matted into a 1.85:1 widescreen image for theatrical release, the UK DVD was incorrectly rendered in full frame as a cropped widescreen image.
  • Like with Universal's first "Back to the Future" film, the top and bottom sections are cropped in the widescreen version, though you can see more on the sides, contrast to the original home video release, the same error also happened on the UK DVD of United Artists' "The Secret of NIMH."
  • Only 1 scene from the original cut was commercially released; a deleted scene featuring Junior called "Sundae Surprise."
  • All of the engines and road vehicles have different whistle and horn sounds. Thomas still has his whistle sound, only modified.
  • According to a post on Britt Allcroft's Facebook page the movie was partially inspired by Thomas and the Special Letter.
  • The back cover of the Japanese DVD shows a deleted scene of Thomas and Gordon at Knapford from the original cut where the introduction of Diesel 10 and Thomas' conversation with Gordon take place.
  • The German DVD includes "The Making of Thomas and the Magic Railroad."
  • According to multiple SiF interviews, many models were damaged or lost in transit after being shipped from Toronto back to Shepperton. This could explain why Splatter and Dodge never appeared again after this film.
  • In the trailers, Mr. Conductor is heard saying "I've run out of gold dust and because of that I'm losing my energy as well." This line is not heard in the movie and is in fact a deleted scene.
  • This movie was never shown in Norway or Poland.
  • The reason Australia released the movie 6 months after the UK and US premiere was to avoid the popularity of the Olympic games in September of that year.
  • In the scene where Mr. Conductor talks to Billy Twofeathers, he hums the Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends theme.
  • In Sir Topham Hatt's office, a picture of Thomas from Thomas, Percy and Old Slowcoach, a picture of Henry from Tender Engines, and a picture of James from Time for Trouble can be seen. The photo of Lady Hatt is also from Sir Topham Hatt's Holiday.
  • This, Sodor's Legend of the Lost TreasureTale of the Brave and King of the Railway are the only known specials to have been dubbed into Hebrew.
  • The movie's teaser trailer was narrated by both Jim Cummings and Eric Idle depending on the tape. Tom Kane narrated the original teaser when PT Boomer was in the original cut.
  • The Russian version was a voice-over of the Hebrew dub.
  • On the iTunes download, the audio for the movie is set at a lower pitch.
  • The movie aired on the US channel PBS Kids Sprout on July 3rd and July 11th and was fitted as a cropped widescreen image.
  • For the majority of the movie, Diesel 10 is just known as "Diesel."
  • "Bob the Builder" actor Neil Morrissey was the announcer in the UK trailer.
  • Human actors are used throughout the film. However, Lady Hatt and Bertie's driver appear as figures instead.
  • Aside from Bertie's driver, Sodor seems to be devoid of people.
  • This was the 2nd time Mr. Conductor runs out of gold dust. The 1st time was in the Shining Time Station episode, Mr. Conductor's 4th of July.
  • This movie has released the most original songs compared to any other special to date.
  • According to an interview with Chris Lloyd, Splatter and Dodge were never returned after filming. This may explain why they haven't been seen in subsequent specials or episodes.
  • When Burnett turns around to see who is entering his workshop, his mouth moves to the word "Boomer". This is because the original script had Burnett say the name when he turned around.
  • This movie takes place in-between the 5th and 6th seasons.
  • The events of this movie are mentioned by Gordon in Big World! Big Adventures! during the songWhere in the World is Thomas?.

Merchandise

Books

Wooden Railway

  • Lady
  • Diesel 10
  • Splatter and Dodge
  • 100 piece Thomas and the Magic Railroad set
  • Muffle Mountain set
  • Thomas and the Magic Railroad Gold Dust car

ERTL

  • Lady
  • Diesel 10
  • Splatter and Dodge
  • Thomas and Mr. Conductor
  • P.T. Boomer (as Pete Boom (cancelled))

Others

In Other Languages

Language Name Meaning
French Thomas et la Voie Ferrée Magique / Thomas et le Magie Ferroviaire Thomas and the Magical Way / Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Spanish Thomas y el Tren Mágico (Doblaje TV) / Thomas y el Ferrocarril Mágico Thomas and the Magical Train (TV Dubbing) / Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Portuguese Thomas e a Ferrovia Mágica / Thomas e a Estrada Mágica Thomas and the Magic Railroad / Thomas and the Magic Road
Dutch Thomas en de Magische Spoorbaan Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Flemish Thomas en de Magische Spoorbaan Thomas and the Magic Railroad
German Thomas: Die Fantastische Lokomotive Thomas: The Fantastic locomotive
Danish Thomas og den Magiske Jernbanen Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Norwegian Thomas og den Magiske Jernbanen Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Hungarian Thomas és a Mágikus Vasút Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Swedish Thomas och den Magiska Järnvägen Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Icelandic Thomas og Galdur Járnbraut Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Italian Thomas e la Magica Ferrovia Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Catalan Thomas i le Ferrocarril Màgica Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Hebrew תומס ומסילת הקסמים Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Japanese きかんしゃトーマス 魔法の線路 Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Turkish Thomas ve Sihirli Demiryolu / Thomas ve Sihirli Trenyolu Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Korean 토마스와 마법 기차 Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Czech Thomas a Kouzlo Železnice Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Slovak Thomas a Magická Dráha Thomas and the Magical Track
Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin Dubs) 托马斯和不可思议的铁路 Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Russian Томас и волшебная железная дорога Thomas and the Magic Railroad
Polish Tomek I Magiczna Kolejka Thomas And The Magic Railroad
Slovenian Tomaž in Čarobnost Železnice Thomas and the Magic of Railways
Greek Ο μαγικός κόσμος του Τόμας The Magical World of Thomas
Azerbaijani Tomas və sehrli dəmir yolu Thomas and the Magic Railroad

Quotes

  • Splatter: Uh, so boss…
  • Dodge: How come you let Twinkletoes escape?
  • Splatter: Yeah?
  • Diesel 10: Oh, that. Well, I did it on… purpose, y'know. I was testing him to see if he could escape.
  • Splatter: Liar, Liar.
  • Dodge: Pants on fire.
  • Splatter: Does he wear pants?
  • Dodge: Well, training pants.
  • Splatter: Oh, yeah.
  • Diesel 10: Alright (All right)! Playtime's over, Splodge!
  • Splodge: Uh-Oh.
  • Diesel 10: Now it's time for the next lesson, huh?! I call it "How to Stop Being Stupid".
(Diesel 10 uses Pinchy to hit the coal chute, pouring coal all over him. James, Henry and Gordon laugh)
  • Diesel 10: Uh, now that's gonna ruin my facial.
(Splodge groans)


  • Splatter: Hey, Hey! Just watch what happens to that blue puffball…
  • Dodge: …when Harold the "flopper-chopper" flies past here!
  • Splatter: Right!
  • Harold: Routine flyby, chaps! Hello!
  • Splatter: The boss dumped sneezing powder everywhere.
  • Dodge: Let's start laughing now!
(Splodge laugh as Harold descends, causing Thomas, Splatter and Dodge to be covered in powder)
  • Harold: Sorry, fellas! Bit of a dust up! Love to stay and clean up. Got to go! Bye now!
  • Splatter: Uh, did you mean to look like that?
  • Dodge: Uh, no.
  • Splatter: Uh, neither did I.
  • Thomas: This must be Diesel's doing. Atchoo-choo!
  • Mr. Conductor: (reading a letter left by "Rabbit") I noticed you left your thinking cap behind, try these instead, they're good for the brain. Gone fishing, Rabbit.
  • Splatter: What are you gonna do?
  • Dodge: Oh Yeah, Yeah. That's a good question.
  • Diesel 10: It's time to finally put Twinkletoes' lights out.
  • Splodge: Oh, Oh.
  • Diesel 10: This is a job for the boss!
(Pinchy opens and shuts)
  • Toby: I've got to delay him. I've got to distract him. Hmm, Hmm.
(Toby rings his bell)
  • Diesel 10: It's the old teapot! Smash him!
(Pinchy knocks against the shed beams, knocking them down and trapping Diesel 10, Splatter, and Dodge. Pinchy then breaks through the collapsed roof)
  • Diesel 10: Pinchy, get back here! Pinchy, don't make me come up there! I hate it when you do this, Pinchy!
  • Toby: Good show!
  • Splatter: Uh, boss…
  • Dodge: Did you mean to let the roof fall in?
  • Splatter: Yeah, all the way in?
  • Diesel 10: I always mean what I do, you rattle traps.
  • (Diesel 10 groans angrily)
  • Junior: Thomas! Now, don't look so surprised. I know you haven't seen me since…
  • Thomas: You stuffed party poppers down my funnel!
  • Junior: Hey, we had a laugh.
  • Thomas: You did.
  • Diesel 10: Aha, there's the blue puffball! And look who he's with! Splodge, come and destroy!
  • Splatter: No, No, you do it yourself!
  • Dodge: We don't like you.
  • Splatter: Yeah we mean that.
  • Dodge: Emphatically.
  • Splatter: Yeah, what does that mean?
  • Dodge: I have no idea.
  • Splatter: It's a good word.
Diesel 10, upon landing in the sludge barge.
  • Diesel 10: Oh Well, nice time of the year for a cruise.
  • (Diesel 10 oils up beside the sheds laughing evilly)
  • Mr. Conductor: (drinking his hot chocolate) Just a little sweeter, I think.
  • Diesel 10: Alright, Pinchy, my little bucket of badness. Time to feast yourself.
  • Mr. Conductor: (drinking his hot chocolate again) Ah, now that's better.

(Mr. Conductor lurches back as Pinchy pulls down the scaffolding on the shed. Diesel 10 laughs evilly. All the engines wake up exclaiming)

  • Thomas: Cinders and ashes, it's Diesel!
  • Gordon: Diesel? Oh, No!
  • Diesel 10: (laughing evilly) Hello, Twinkletoes! I've got a plan, and you're not in it!
  • Mr. Conductor: You can't catch me, Diesel! (Mr. Conductor blows on his whistle, but very little gold dust comes out of it)
  • Diesel 10: (laughing evilly) Loosing your sparkle, huh? What perfect timing! Now where is that lost engine?
  • Mr. Conductor: You won't find her here!
  • Diesel 10: You're not clever enough to stop me!
  • Mr. Conductor: Oh Yes, I am!
  • Diesel 10: No, you're not! (Diesel 10 exclaims as he sees Mr. Conductor holding up the sugar) Is that?
  • Mr. Conductor: That's right it's sugar, Diesel! And if I throw this in your tank it'll seize you up for good!
  • Diesel 10: (exclaiming) Make the most of tonight Twinkletoes, because you won't like tomorrow! Neither will that line of tin kettles!

(Diesel 10 backs away as Mr. Conductor lowers the sugar. Pinchy makes a few grabbing sounds)

  • Diesel 10: Shut up, Pinchy.
  • Thomas: Mr. Conductor! But what happened to your sparkle?
  • Mr. Conductor: I don't know, Thomas, I guess I'll just have to sleep on that.
  • Thomas: On your sparkle?
  • Mr. Conductor: No, Thomas. On the problem of what happened to it.
  • Percy: But, Mr. Conductor, without your sparkle or the lost engine, you can't travel here to help us anymore.
  • Mr. Conductor: I'll solve the problem. You just go to sleep now.
  • Percy: Easy for you to say.

(Percy puffs through Knapford Station as Mr. Conductor reads a letter by Sir Topham Hatt in the office)

  • Mr. Conductor: Dear, Mr. Conductor, where were you? My wife said she couldn't miss our little holiday. We'll telephone to make sure that you have arrived. Signed Sir Topham Hatt. (whispering) Sir Topham Hatt!

(he takes off his hat and puts on the top hat that Sir Topham Hatt had left behind and picks up a mirror. The camera shows the poster of Sir Topham Hatt smiling and then it returns to Mr. Conductor looking in the mirror)

  • Mr. Conductor: Where were you? (chuckles)

(the expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the poster changes to cross, Mr. Conductor takes off the top hat and puts his own hat back on suddenly as he sees this, the expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the poster changes again to look like he was telling him off, the telephone rings and the expression of Sir Topham Hatt on the poster changes once more to smiling, Mr. Conductor dives through the desk as he was suddenly startled by this, catching the telephone, but knocking the photo of Lady Hatt off the desk. He answers the telephone.)

  • Mr. Conductor: Oh, good afternoon sir! A real honour, sir. Like my family before me. (he puts the photo of Lady Hatt back on the desk) And how is Lady Hatt? Yes? Watch out for Diesel, definitely. Keep an eye on Henry's health, certainly. Yes, sir. The 3 R's; reading, writing and arithmetic…I mean, I will be responsible, reliable, and really useful. We'll all get a good's night sleep, looking forward to a hard day tomorrow. Goodbye, sir.

(Mr. Conductor puts down the phone and sighs)

Awards and nominations

  • Nomination - YoungStar Awards - Best Young Actress/Performance in a Motion Picture Comedy, 2000, to Mara Wilson.
  • Nomination - Young Artists Awards - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress, 2001, to Mara Wilson.