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thomas

and

friends

based on the reverend w audrey railway series created by brit allcroft read by mark moran this is the

story

of

thomas

the tank engine a cheeky blue steam locomotive with six little wheels a short stocky funnel a short and stocky boiler stocky and a little stumpy dome is the number one engine on sir topham hatt's railway and has a whistle that sounds like that so now that you know the hero of our

story

let's begin our journey all aboard for a great adventure a great

world

, great

adventures

, it was a sunny day. one day on the island of sodor and a very busy one on the sir topham hatt railway the tank engine was puffing along its branch line pulling its two trusty carriages annie and clarabelle when she heard the sound of a strange car horn it was a little yellow racing car racing on the highway next to the tracks are you a racing car? thomas asked curiously thats right buddy i certainly am replied the little yellow race car thomas face lit up i want a race asked what little race car like me against a big tank engine like you the race car joked all right mate ready set the car revved its engine and was away in a flash thomas was amazed wow did you see further down the line the little race car arrived at farquaad station spinning triumphantly around the parking lot cinders and cinders said thomas as he wished to stop at the station that was awesome you can go around in a full circle i wish i could do that you mean a 360 dude what is stopping you answered the car these rails the only

time

i can go around is when im on the turntable and thats not very fast who it's you and what are you doing here thomas had so many questions to ask him the little yellow race car told thomas his name was ace he was racing around the

world

traveling across five different continents he was on sodor to catch a boat to the first race thomas was so excited he thought his boiler was going to explode i always wanted to see the world he exclaimed so why don't you ask if they have rails in other countries you know you could be the first locomotive to go around the world which probably never has been done before this thought made thomas happier than ever just imagine what sir topham hatt would say if thomas became the first engine to go all the way around the world any way I need to continue my speed trials exclaimed ace as he turned once more kicking up dust before rushing off thomas blew his whistle excitedly me too exclaimed and ran out of the station when thomas pulled into the station knapford saw a top hat on the platform sir sir i had an idea sir topham hatt He looked intrigued as Thomas continued.

Would you like it sir if one of your engines could be the first engine to circumnavigate the world? mr topham hatt paused to think of the whole world i have never heard of an engine going round the world he thought it would be a wonderful thing if it could be done thomas but the world ain't all one great railway you know there are oceans to cross so like deserts, jungles and mountains, but it would be something wonderful, wouldn't it? Mr. Thomas exclaimed at that moment. Sir Topham Hatt's phone began to ring from his office. his way back to his office if he can find a way to do it he really called thomas thomas eyes lit up was this the chance to see the world he had been waiting for yes sir i can later that day everyone was looking for thomas but no one i had seen it in you where was mr topham hatt he was getting worried has anyone seen thomas he asked at that moment emily came running to the station sir sir i found out what happened to thomas mr topham hatt ran out of his office ok emily calm down and tell me slow emily took a deep breath then gave me the news thomas went down to the dock sir and carly loaded him onto a boat sir topham hatt was surprised she did what but does that mean he could be anywhere in the world oh thomas where could you being at that very moment somewhere far from the island of sodor thomas was being lifted off a big ship he and ace had traveled all the way to africa wow ace i love the people the sounds the smells everything thomas was brimming with excitement his eyes were bulging with a new view to the next ace i'm so glad you invited me to go with you but ace was already rushing to the first race so he blew his whistle thomas happily followed his new friend thomas and ace continued their journey around the outskirts of dakar africa is the number one continent advertised as this first race is across the sahara just miles and miles of hot sand desert i hope they have a lot of water towers thomas wondered as loft thats just the start of the race will continue until the alarm of it will hit the other side of africa and then we will take a boat to the river for the next race when thomas and his new friend arrived at the first race there were many other cars revving their engines and honking their horns an announcement made all the cars arrive at the start line ace revved his engine too and headed off to join the other racing cars at the start line ace wait for me i'm coming with you thomas called how can you come with me across the sahara thomas when there are no tracks thomas looked annoyed but ace me you said there would be tracks i told you about the five races and you told me you wanted to see the world so go see it but before thomas could reply the race started and the cars all took off poor thomas suddenly he was left alone wait for me in dar salam he sighed suddenly thomas was coupled to a row of freight wagons we have been waiting for you we were hoping someone could take us to dara alarm said one of the cars thomas was pleasantly surprised well if you can show me the way to dar salam i can take you there thomas blew his whistle and walked out of the yard but at each station along the way more carriages were added to the back of thomas's train soon thomas was coupled to a very long and heavy freight train and he didn't seem happy about it your face thomas looked up to see a small tank engine on the track next to him she was bright orange with beautifully painted decorations on her side luckily i like to be helpful whenever i can that means i can help you said the engine small tank two engines are much better than one you know should I call it sir blue tank engine or does it have a name? my name is close well my name is thomas and i can pull this train by myself bye close thomas he tried to speed away on his own but he almost stopped at the back of the train if you want to go faster still you should let me help you after it's all a long way to dar salam 5000 miles he said near thomas he was surprised 5000 miles near left hey hey cars can help you know oh sure they can cars love to be useful just like you growls thomas like that which nearby asks the cars to sing a song to help pass the

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on their long journey as the two engines worked together to pull the long train across africa they saw many amazing sights and wild animals finally thomas and almost reached the port very dara salaam busy ok everyone now you should keep your eyes open for my friend ace thomas yelled excitedly ace who is ace question close to ace and i came to africa together close let's go around the world bragged thomas together i thought you wanted to do everything for you thought myself no i don't need help almost questioned well ace isn't helping me it's just he's racing on five different continents he must have moved on without me thomas sighed hmm doesn't sound like a very good friend almost pointed out what you mean ace he's a great dude said thomas defensively i was probably too slow to get here with all those cars to pull so what you gonna do now thomas can i help you?

I'll find a boat and go to Rio alone. Eventually, Thomas found the next boat to Rio and they lowered it onto the deck. He was still upset that Ace had left without him, but just as they were securing him nearby he showed up. Hey, hey, Thomas, cheer up. i'll go with you thomas looked up a bit confused but he said i was going to be the first engine to go around the world so i can be the second said nia cheerfully also why isn't he here eh why is he helping you because i don't need aid?

Everyone needs help, Thomas, but before Thomas could reply, the ship's horn blared loudly, aware of its massive engines, the ship began to pull away from the docks towards Rio in Brazil. it wasn't long before nia was fast asleep as the steamer glided across the ocean but thomas was too excited to sleep at that moment the breeze lifted a sheet of tarpaulin to reveal a small yellow car thomas couldn't believe it , it was a good day friend I'm glad you could do it said the little race car I'm glad I could do it I didn't know where you went why you didn't wait for me you didn't need me to wait for you said as I happened to know you find out for yourself thomas smiled at us see you in the port thomas should have some shade before the next race thomas closed his eyes and fell asleep happy to meet his friend the next morning thomas and they almost woke up to the sounds of brazilian carnival music oh listen that music we are in rio de janeiro thomas brazil south america he said almost emotionally as the two engines went down to the docks next to ace continent number two thomas south america olay the next race is a cross country rally that cuts through the amazon the rain forest a forest of trains that means there are tracks there thomas asked of course there will be tracks he said as thomas's eyes lit up so that means i can go with you as there is time to fill up for the race thomas thomas blew his whistle enthusiastically and he hurried after ace he almost followed close behind just at that moment a railroad worker stood in front of thomas and almost waving a red flag okay okay where are you going my friend we are going through the amazon replied thomas the amazon with what load thomas seemed puzzled why he needed freight to get through the amazon jungle the rail worker explained that if they wanted free coal and water they would have to take a freight train across the amazon to san francisco thomas and nearby were coupled up to the freight train thomas looked around them to see if ace was still there we have to hurry close if we're going to catch up to ace as the two engines pulled the freight train through the amazon jungle they saw colorful birds and other exotic animals high in the treetops and hanging over the train tracks suddenly thomas heard the sound of racing cars as thomas exclaimed as ace and the other racing cars came into view they sped around corners kicking up dust from the dirt road thomas tried to catch up with them but as fast as the race cars came they went faster near we go we have to keep up said Thomas as they continued through the jungle but just as they turned the corner they were surprised to see the yellow shape of an ace lying on his back. what happened thomas asked ace smiled oh nothing to worry buddy just a little accident one of the dangers of racing you know i'll make up for lost time in the next race but what are you going to do now what i always do thomas wait till help arrives at that moment ace had a rustle in the bushes and he seemed nervous did you hear something thomas nearby and thomas listened carefully but all they could hear were many distant sounds in the jungle but ace was clearly scared of something i heard something moving in the bushes actually the help has arrived isn't it mate you have it i don't see anyone thomas said puzzled i think he means us thomas close chuckled i think ace wants us to help him he's scared no i'm not ace suddenly frowned ace listen another sound and he panics and a wild animal is coming i don't like wild animals at that moment a very cute little orange monkey came out of the bushes thomas and girl smiled it's just a little monkey thomas said but ace didn't think about it it was funny at all help ace thomas load me put me in the car i need to get out of here he begged as the monkey gently played with one of his wheels soon thomas and nia were once again traveling through the rainforest with as a passenger in one of the freight cars they headed north into central america through mexico and then to the united states of america ok guys you really need to take me straight to the utah salt flats that is where the next race is north america continent number three announced the ace mia disagreed but we are meant to be helpful as people are waiting for this good strain in san francisco the salt flats are not in our way thomas didn't want his

friends

to argue handing out ace would be very helpful too nia Just because ace almost complained and it is also important to keep your promises.

Thomas Ace was determined to win the argument and get Thomas on his side. Well I'll tell you what it iseven more important than being helpful or keeping promises. Ace said that she had fun and competed. it's fun isn't it? thomas i know how to have fun too you know he said nia a little hurt on one side but then he had an idea hey i know you and thomas should have a race why not split the train in two and throw each one away? your own near half was surprised but we will all go to san francisco together of course we would but we would get there faster if you were running near the freight train would definitely be delivered on time unless you are worried that i cant keep up with thomas nia frowned of course i can she replied thomas smiled eagerly at the challenge the race was in so the train split in two near a track and thomas and danced together on the track next to his ace the countdown began to start the race on your marks get ready go thomas and they almost heard his whistles as they both sped away they were both laughing and having so much fun as they ran along the line running side by side just then nier started running getting faster thomas tried to keep up not too fast thomas let him get ahead a bit ace whispered why is it a race thomas replied puzzled because we are going to play a little trick here thomas didn't understand what ace meant what kind of trick a joke thomas come on don't be a baby it will be funny and funny you will see he saw another track up ahead and he called thomas turn off here thomas could see close but when he swerved onto the other track he lost sight of her thomas still didn't know what was happening where are we going to las salinas ace responded triumphantly las salinas thomas was caught off guard as he raced down a steep track that plunged into a canyon a steep descent with excitement enjoying the thrill and speed at the They were running as the train tracks curved sharply and Thomas lost control, Ace yelled as they rushed around the bend.

Thomas suddenly looked alarmed. Coming down the opposite track toward him was another engine, an old western-style mining engine with a wide funnel a big cow picker and a big bushy gray mustache thomas was going too fast to stop blew his whistle the other engine looked up to see thomas and ace running towards him and ran into a siding thomas continued sweeping down and around the canyon into an old mine tunnel and then crashed out the other side thomas and the race landed with a thump on the canyon floor freight cars crashed all around them as they stopped wow thomas what a ride ace laughed but thomas no he was happy, not only had they crashed, but he had lost his friend nearby, we should have stayed close, it was not good to play a joke on him, at that moment, the old mining engine slowly went down the track and stopped next to it.

Thomas, who was still lying on his side in the sand, well, could you look at yourself? No wonder you're lying in the dust, cowboy, it's not the wild west anymore, there's a speed limit for a reason, he said through his big bushy mustache, yeah I know we were going too fast but somebody's got to go get the broken down crane said thomas broken down crane broken down crane the old mining engine chuckled you sure talk funny we dont have many broken down cranes around here but what happens when a train leaves the rails they ask thomas confused if there are enough people to do it we use people power to lift them back on the rails people power thomas asked sure people power horsepower whatever as long as we can find the people or the horses the old machine miner snorted slowly laughing to himself leaving thomas and the day stranded wait come back thomas cried that night thomas lay helpless under the arizona night sky all he could do was worry nearby he wanted to find her and apologize for leaving her but how could he if he was trapped in the middle of the desert the next morning thomas and ace were woken up by something moving nearby ace seemed worried thomas if they have wild animals here suddenly a rope tied around thomas funnel and another rope tied ace wheel ace looked with fear as a shadow fell on him, but then thomas heard the sound of hoofbeats.

Hi, Thomas looked up to see cowboys and cowgirls on horseback. It's the ace of horsepower and people power. help has arrived. made a wooden beam for a ramp and pushed ace back on top of the train the old mining engine smiled as he watched thomas and ace go on their way thanks for all your help said thomas thomas and dace they soon reached the salt flats a vast expanse of flat terrain white salt stretched far into the distance race cars that looked like rockets glided along the hard flat surface welcome to the soft flats thomas the home of speed i'm not supposed to be on the salt flats as it worries me close we must have hurt her feelings by running away and leaving her behind like this, yes well remind me never to do you any favors again thomas i thought you wanted to be the first engine to go around the world that doesn't matter now i have what to find nearby and say sorry said thomas and with that ace he ran to his friends from the races thomas left las salinas and headed towards san francisco to search nearby welcome to san francisco my name is natalie and i will be your shunter today whatever i can help you with coal water piston grease asked the little diesel when thomas arrived at the docks actually yes im looking for an orange tank engine from africa named near the little diesel he thought long and hard then his eyes lit up ah yes i remember a very helpful one he said he was going to china thomas was surprised chyna how am i going to find her now thomas thanked the little diesel engine and ran to find the next ship that would take him to china when thomas arrived in china he looked up and down to find her nearby but couldn't see her anywhere feeling sad thomas slowly stopped at a station where to his great surprise he saw someone he recognized hello you're not thomas from the island of sodor i think i met you at the big rail show i was yong bao what are you doing here in china thomas i am looking for my friend nearby she is from africa i met a steam locomotive from africa this morning said a diesel locomotive next to yongbao you did it yes she was heading to the rainbow mountains thomas face was he lit up he thanked the young bao and the diesel engine and blew his whistle in triumph thomas now full of hope he traveled to the magnificent rainbow mountains his bright colored stripes brought a smile to thomas face but still no sign of near and soon thomas found himself traveling towards the high snowy mountains the tracks twisted and turned as thomas climbed the mountain just at that moment he saw a small trail of vapor far in the distance could it be yes it was close thomas yelled like so loud as close as he could his voice rang through the mountains he blew his whistle and tried to catch up with close close it's me thomas thomas what thomas didn't know was that with every shout and whistle the snow on the mountaintop was starting to move slowly finally nia heard thomas whistle she slowed down a bit so he could get closer sorry close really sorry i didn't mean to play a trick on you it wasn't my idea it was like that they begged thomas and that makes everything alright, question close?

Clearly she was still very upset with Thomas and kept moving forward. No, because I followed the current close. Please, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. the engines had a sudden rumble above them followed by a loud crack thomas looked up and could see a huge drift of snow sliding down the side of the mountain straight towards almost close watch out it's an avalanche girl tried to escape but her wheels just they turned onto the icy slopes the avalanche came down and carried her off the rails pushing her down the steep slope to the edge of the mountain luckily close by she was pushed onto some rocks which prevented her from falling over the edge thomas called for me to catch her here i go but thomas he couldn't get close enough as the track was blocked with snow his firefighter and driver worked quickly to get some change to the near crew they connected one end securely to near and the other to thomas's coupling hook i'm going to pull you get up well call thomas determinedly are you sure thomas maybe you should wait for help don't worry nir i'm going to rescue you i can do it on my own thomas started moving forward on the tracks the chain tightened and almost started to move a bit , but suddenly the rock that held her gave way and she slid down the mountain.

Thomas tried to pull with all his might, but his wheels spun on the icy tracks. Mia began to slide further and further down the mountain. Thomas didn't know. what to do i can't hold you help thomas cried in despair as he almost began to slip further from his grasp hold on i come suddenly from nowhere a big red engine crashed through the snow his big red snowplow clearing a path towards thomas he was young bow te i bravely pushed behind thomas and with all his might pushed thomas forward lifting near slowly from the edge of the mountain they were saved thomas and near were relieved girl smiled at thomas and thomas smiled back happy to know they were friends again oh girl i never should have tried to rescue you alone that was really dangerous i needed help everyone needs help sometimes even me thomas but we are all safe now i smiled close thanks to young bao so what where are they? are you leaving now thomas asked young man bowed to sodor he said almost brimming with emotion then thomas will be the first engine to circumnavigate the world no close we will both do it said thomas if you want to go to sodor you have to go west through asia and europe yongbao he explained that europe must be the last continent on his route thomas said near continent number five and so the two engines travel back to sodor via asia and europe this time they did everything together just as they should be good friends they finally reached vickerstown bridge thomas slowed down and stopped nearby he looked at him worriedly what's going on thomas on the other side of that bridge it's sodor and when i get there i'll be home again but i guess that means you'll have to go home too close near side that's not so easy to me thomas the shed i used to live in isn't even there anymore isn't thomas i don't really have a home to go back to thomas he looked sad oh close i'm so sorry he said, then his face brightened but that means you can stay on Sodor.

I'm sure Sir Topham Hatt won't mind. He loves having new engines to help him on his railway. across the bridge we go and so the two friends arrived safely back on the island of sodor everyone was there to cheer them home thomas and mia had become the first engines to travel around the big world on a big adventure to the final listen to other

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