This point in the script is where the pilot first deviates from the script by juggling scenes. In the pilot, the next scene takes place between Roger and Liz. However, the next thing the script deals with is Vicki's arrival at the train station:
9 EXT. COLLINSPORT — TRAIN STATION - NIGHT
An antiquated, Victorian, one-room station house, long out of service. O.S. the SOUND of the TRAIN APPROACHING.
CAMERA PANS ACROSS the deserted platform to HOLD it pulling into the station.
WE WATCH as Vicki, suitcase in hand, steps down onto the platform.
10 CLOSE - VICKI
As the train pulls away leaving her Standing there all alone, in the darkness ... She pulls up her collar, looks around Nobody is there to meet her.
11 AT PAY PHONE
As she ENTERS SHOT, picks up the receiver, it comes away in her hand. She stands there for a beat, then looking around, walks out of shot.
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Though there are a few differences in the pilot. For one, a conductor brings Vicki's suitcase out of the train and then she follows to pick it up and to begin walking away as the train pulls away. Also, she doesn't pull up her collar - but she does indicate that it's quite cold as she looks around hoping that someone is there to greet her. And lastly, when this sequence comes up in the pilot, Scene 11 is dropped - though it could have been amusing. And it is interesting that there's also a pay phone bit in the '04 pilot.