
(The scene fades to Knapford Station with Gordon, James, Henry, Toby and Percy).The magic here is closely linked with a special universe in this story. (The scene steams to the bridge of the water mill) This is the Island of Sodor where Thomas and his friends live. Conductor: (Narrating) But he's running a little late today. (Thomas coming out of the tunnel, whistling) Every story (like a railroad) has its heroes. Conductor, and I'm going to tell you a story about trains, folks far apart, and the magic railroad that brought them together.
