Thomas and Friends Storytime.

Who's Behind the Mystery?

Starring Thomas, James and an imaginary engine called Geoffrey.

Based on the railway series by the Reverend W. Audrey,

created by Britt Allcroft, read by Mark Morrahan and Friends.

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And now it's story time.

One evening on the island of Sodor, Thomas was just settling down in his shed when Sir Topham hat appeared.

Ah, Thomas, I just noticed the shunting yard is a bit messy,

and I was wondering if you would tidy it up first thing in the morning before you start your other jobs.

No problem at all, sir. I'll have it spick and span in no time.

Oh, that's what I like to hear, Thomas. Good night, sleep tight, and don't let the shed bugs bite. Said Sir Topham hat, amused by his own joke.

And Thomas, wanting to be really useful and not let Sir Topham hat down, decided to wake himself up extra early.

First to the shunting yard.

But when Thomas got there, he found no mess whatsoever.

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