TGR Alt Scenes: Ashima at the Shunting Yards

By Miipack603

**TGR Alt Scenes** is my series of fan-made segments that I would add or change to the 2016 Thomas special, *The Great Race*, to make it better. This series will be told in script format, similar to many theatrical plays and shows.

## Scene 5

Daytime on SODOR.  STANLEY and ROSIE move cars around the SHUNTING YARDS when ASHIMA puffs in.

STANLEY:  Oh, hello there.  I don’t believe I’ve ever seen you before.

ASHIMA:  Well, that’s because I’m not from here.  My name’s Ashima.

STANLEY:  Pleased to meet you, Ashima.  I’m Stanley – oh, and here’s Rosie (who enters alongside STANLEY).

ROSIE:  Hi there!  Goodness, you’re such a beautiful engine.  Where are you from?

ASHIMA:  I’ve come from India to enter the Great Railway Show.

STANLEY:  Ah, yes, I believe Percy mentioned that to us just the other day, remember Rosie?

ROSIE:  How could I not!  It sounds so exciting; I hope I get chosen to go!

JAMES (who puffs into the yard alongside EMILY):  Well, if you were to go, you certainly wouldn’t have as good a chance of winning as I do!

EMILY:  Come on, James, lay off of – oh, hello there, (noticing ASHIMA) who are you? (Suddenly, PHILLIP comes racing into the yards, pushing some cars.  He sees ASHIMA and gasps loudly.)

PHILLIP:  Everyone stay back!  That engine pushed Thomas into the ocean, and she might do the same to all of you! (PHILLIP exits the yard as quickly as he entered.)

JAMES:  So, you’re the one who bumped Thomas off the tracks?

ASHIMA (feeling hurt):  Well, um, yes, but I want to assure you, it was completely accidental.

EMILY (chuckling):  Of course, we all know.  Thomas does have the tendency to
embellish his stories.

JAMES (laughing):  Yeah, you don’t know the half of it.  Anyways, what’s your name?

ASHIMA (feeling better):  I’m Ashima, and I’m from India.

EMILY:  Wow, India?!  What brings you to Sodor, then?

ASHIMA:  Well, I was going to the Great Railway Show, but my ferry left without me, and I have no idea how I can get to the Mainland from here.

JAMES (boastful):  We can show you how to get there.  *We* know how to get everywhere on this island.

EMILY (rolling her eyes):  Whatever you say, James (Just then, the YARD MANAGER comes running up to the group of engines).

YARD MANAGER:  I’ve just received word that Sir Topham Hat needs to speak with both Emily and James at Knapford Station.

EMILY:  Well, it looks like we have to get going, instead.  It was nice to meet you, Ashima!  Hope to see you at the Great Railway Show!

ASHIMA:  Nice to meet you, too! (EMILY and JAMES exit the yard.  ASHIMA sighs) Now how will I get to the Mainland?

STANLEY:  Ooh, I know, you can ask Thomas.  I believe he and a few other engines have been to the Mainland before.

ROSIE:  That’s right, I remember him telling me that!

ASHIMA (crestfallen):  I’ve already tried asking him, but he’s been too busy to help me.

STANLEY:  Oh, well then, I-we both wish you the best of luck!

ASHIMA (smiling):  Thank you – both of you (ASHIMA exits the yards).

## Characters

* James
* Emily
* Stanley
* Rosie
* Ashima
* Phillip
* Yard Manager
* Thomas (*mentioned*)
* Percy (*mentioned*)
* Troublesome Trucks (*cameo*)

## Trivia

* This scene takes place in-between the scene at Brendam Docks and the scene where Thomas gets repainted.
* This marks Rosie's first speaking role in a special.
* Stanley mentions the events of *Thomas and the Special Letter*.