(The scene cuts to the mainline)
(Thomas puffs fast)
Thomas: As soon as I get fast enough, I can beat Wallace. (Grunts)
Narrator: Thomas was trying his best to get faster. If he could, he could beat Wallace Storm. Then, there was trouble.
(Thomas approaches the level crossing)
Thomas: (Gasps) Oh no. I can't stop. (He tries to put on his brakes)
(An old longbed truck is driving)
Thomas: Old pickup! Look out!
(Thomas closes his eyes and stops just short of the level crossing. He opens his eyes)