Lorenzo's Solo (magazine story)

"Oh Beppe how I miss thee and your sense of direction, tra-tra-tragedy!"

- Lorenzo

Lorenzo's Solo is a magazine story illustrated using images from the CGI television series.

Plot
Early one morning on the Italian Railway, Thomas has some special news for Lorenze and Beppe - a famous opera singer called Dame Bella Canto is coming to perform at a music festival. Lorenzo and Beppe love opera singing and hope that they are chosen to transport Dame Bella. Thomas tells them that Gina has already been chosen for the special job. Lorenzo is not happy and blames his small coach for the reason he was not chosen. Thomas suggests that Beppe go with Gina to collect the VIP, but Lorenzo is determined to find a bigger coach and do the special job himself.

While Gina and Beppe are waiting for Dame Bella Canto to board, Lorenzo pulls up with his new, bigger coach. As Lorenzo predicted, Dame Bella doesn't want to travel in Beppe when she sees Lorenzo's carriage. Having been able to get his way, Lorenzo puffs off merrily while Gina and Beppe are given Dame Bella's orchestra to transport. On the journey, Dame Bella gets annoyed following behind Gina and Beppe, so Lorenzo suggests that they take a more scenic route.

Lorenzo starts to daydream about singing on stage with Dame Bella Canto. When he eventually looks around, he realises they are travelling past a rubbish dump and Dame Bella is not happy about it.

Meanwhile, Gina and Beppe arrive at the theatre with the orchestra, but there's no sign of Lorenzo and Dame Bella. Beppe knows that, without him, Lorenzo will probably get himself lost, so Gina agrees to take him to look for Lorenzo.

Lorenzo is getting more and more lost while Dame Bella gets more and more unhappy. Lorenzo starts to regret leaving Beppe behind and sings a little song. Luckily, Beppe hears him and joins in. Lorenzo is overjoyed to see his small little coach and apologises for leaving him behind.

With Beppe and Gina's help, Lorenzo and Dame Bella make it to the theatre where they drop off Dame Bella Canto. Lorenzo says there will be no more solo performances from him; it's always going to be 'Lorenzo and Beppe' from now on.

Characters

 * Thomas
 * Gina
 * Lorenzo
 * Beppe
 * Dame Bella Canto

Trivia

 * This story is based on the twenty-third series episode of the same name.