A Close Shave for Duck

S2 Ep.14

A Close Shave For Duck

Summary: Duck arrives at Edward’s Station and tells Edward about Diesel’s lies. Edward knows Duck isn’t horrid at all and makes him welcome to his yard. But whilst helping his good train up the hill, the freight cars break away and chase Duck down the line. Duck tries his best to keep them under control, and ends up crashing into a barbershop where upon he is, lathered by the annoyed Barber! However, the barber forgives Duck when Sir Topham Hatt arrives and explains everything. He praises Duck for his brave actions, adding that he never believed Diesel and sent him packing. After being washed and mended, Duck returns home to a hero’s welcome.

Script

Narrator: Duck the Great Western Engine puffed sadly to Edward Station.

Duck: It’s not fair. Diesel has been telling lies about me and made Sir Topham Hatt and all the engines think I’m horrid.

Narrator: Edward smiled.

Edward: I know you aren’t and so as Sir Topham Hatt. You wait and see. Why don’t you help me with these cars?

Narrator: Duck felt happier with Edward and set to work at once.

(Edward’s theme song plays)

(Duck whistles)

Narrator: The cars were still noisy. The two engines had to work to work hard, pushing and pulling all afternoon. At last they reached on top of the hill.

Duck: Goodbye!

Narrator: Whistled Duck and rolled gently over the crossing to the other line. Duck loves coasting down the hill and running easily with the wind whistling past. Suddenly it was a conductors warning whistle.

The freight cars: HURRAH!!!!!!! HURRAH!!!!!!! WE’VE BROKEN AWAY!!! WE’VE BROKEN AWAY!!! CHASING, BUMPING, RUMBLING OFF THE RAILS!!!!

Narrator: They yelled.

Duck’s driver: Hurry, Duck!

Narrator: Said the driver. They raced through Edward station but the cars were,  catching up.

Duck’s driver: As fast as we can! Then they we’ll catch us gradually.

Narrator: The driver was gaining control.

Duck’s driver: Another clear mile and we’ll do it.

Duck: Oh glory! Look at that!

Narrator: James was just pulling out on their line from the station ahead. Any minute there could be a crash.

Duck: It’s up to you now, Duck.

Narrator: Cried the driver. Duck put every ounce of weight and steam against the cars.

Duck: It’s too late!!!

Narrator: Duck groaned. He veered into a siding where a barber had set up a shop. He was shaving the customer.

(Duck crashes into a barbershop)

Narrator: The silly cars had knocked their conductor off his van and left far behind after he had whistled the warning. But the cars didn’t care. They were feeling very pleased with themselves.

Duck: Beg pardon, sir. Excuse my intrusion.

The barber: No I won’t. You frightened my customers. I’ll teach you.

Narrator: And he lathered Duck’s face all over. Poor Duck… Thomas was  helping to pull the cars away when Sir Topham Hatt arrived.

The barber: I do not like engines popping through my wall.

Narrator: Pumed the barber.

Sir Topham Hatt: I appreciate your feelings. But you must know that this engine and his crew have prevented a serious accident. It was a very close shave.

The barber: Oh! Oh excuse me.

Narrator: He filled a basin of water to wash Duck’s face.

The barber: I’m sorry. I didn’t know you were being a brave engine.

Duck: That’s alright, sir. I didn’t know that either.

Sir Topham Hatt: You were very brave indeed. I’m proud of you!

Narrator: Sir Topham Hatt watched the rescue operation. Then he had more news for Duck.

Sir Topham Hatt: And when you are properly washed and mended you are coming home.

Duck: Home, Sir? You mean the yard?

Sir Topham Hatt: Of course.

Duck: But, Sir, they don’t like me they like Diesel.

Sir Topham Hatt: Not now. I believed Diesel. So I sent them packing. The engines were sorry and want you back.

(Duck returns to the shed)

Narrator: A few days later, when he came home, it was a really rousing welcome for Duck the Great Western Engine…………