Toby
(Mike O'Donnel/Junior Campbell)

North of the island there lives a dear old train
A little tram engine . . . Toby is his name
He's quaint and old-fashioned . . . but careful and wise
His coach is Henrietta . . . and she's seen better days

His mind keeps returning . . . to the good old days
When they were busy . . . working everyday
But nobody rides with them nowadays
They can't understand why things have changed
Their line is closing down today . . . forever

Toby, oh Toby . . . what will become of you?
The world's much nicer . . . whenever we see you
Toby, dear Toby . . . there's still lots that you can do
Oldies but goodies . . . we still care about you

All of the children came to say good-bye
They clapped and cheered as Toby . . . rang his bell "Bye Bye"
Everyone was sad . . . to see them go
Whatever will they do . . . and where will they go

Suddenly news came to brighten up their day
How Toby and Henrietta . . . were needed right away
The fat controller had written to say
Could they please come and help right away?
Now they're part of his family . . . forever

Toby, oh Toby . . . show them what you can do
The world's much nicer . . . whenever we see you
Toby, dear Toby . . . there's so much to learn from you
Oldies but goodies . . . we still care about you
Oldies but goodies . . . we still care for you