The Train Page #3

before you were born.

She's like a woman. If you don't treat her

just right, she'll make your life miserable.

Take this. Do it right,

for God's sake.

Because I'll be back to check

after I've had my coffee.

Now remember. A grease

job is not a bath.

- Papa.

- Mmm-hmm.

A cup.

I see Labiche is finally

giving you a train.

(SCOFFS)

- And all the way to Germany.

- Some train.

You see any artillery? A load

that a man can feel is important?

That might change the war, huh?

Any important shipment

goes to the front.

Boule.

Have you read what's

in those crates?

I don't believe anything they

write. Paintings! Open a case.

You'll find champagne, perfume and

everything else they stole from us.

I've talked to one of the truck

drivers. These are paintings.

- So what?

- Great art. Picasso. Gauguin. Renoir.

Renoir. I used to know a

girl who modeled for Renoir.

She smelled of paint.

Boule, you are a good engineer,

you have told me so.

But in matters of culture,

you are sadly deficient.

Champagne and perfume

can be replaced. Not art.

- These paintings are important.

- Really?

The glory of France.

Glory of France?

And to think, two days, three at the

most, the Allies should be here.

The Nazis wouldn't have the

train. Maybe even one day...

- Are you the engineer?

- Does he look like an engineer?

You will not leave the station

tonight. Stand by your engine,

ready to leave at a

moment's notice.

(SPEAKING GERMAN)

- Pig!

- Be careful how you talk to them.

I'm too old to be careful.

- The glory of France.

- Huh? Oh, yes.

The glory of France.

Give me the change in franc pieces.

MAN:
Engineer!

Start the engine!

(TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS)

Heil Hitler.

Loaded and ready, sir.

Very good, Schmidt.

- What time do you leave?

- As soon as it's dark, sir.

MAN:
Colonel Von Waldheim!

Telephone call, sir.

General Von Lubitz's headquarters!

The officer says it's urgent.

Colonel Von Waldheim speaking.

Yes, Major.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Let's hope the reverses at

the front are temporary.

Yes, of course I understand.

The general explained

it might be necessary

to rescind the authorization

for my train.

Unfortunately, I can't help you.

The train left over half an hour ago,

and is now on its way to Germany.

Please express my

regrets to the general.

In view of the fact that

you've already left, Schmidt,

I think perhaps you'd better get aboard

and order the train out immediately, huh?

- Yes, sir!

- Have a good trip, Schmidt.

Start the train! Start the train!

Move the train!

Boule! Start the train.

Start the train!

(TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS)

(TRAIN WHISTLE BLOWS)

(BRAKES SCREECHING)

Uncouple that engine!

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