Twilight and Thomas’ adventures on Sodor season 01by LawtonChaptersHenry’s forestNo joke for jamesPercy’s promiseEscapeOliver owns upToad stands byLittle engines can do big thingsBye George!Percy,James,And the fruitful dayA better view for GordonPut upon PercySpecial attractionJames and the trouble with treesCranky bugsHorrid lorryHeroesA big surprise for PercyRusty and the boulderBusy going backwardsBowled outFishBradford the brakevanRusty helps Peter samSpecial funnelToby and the floodJames goes buzz buzzUseful railwayMikes whistleTit for tatThomas and the rumorsThomas,Percy,And old slowcoachHappy ever afterOliver’s findDouble teething troubleDiesel does it againFlitter to the rescue!Thomas gets bumpedThe trouble with mudTrust ThomasSomething in the airPony body.Yak mind!Henry’s forestHenry the green engine has lived on the island of Sodor for many years.There is no other places than the ones he and Fluttershy like best.From the grass fields to the sea side.There is one place Henry and Fluttershy love the most and that place is the whistling woods.It was filled with tall oak and pine trees.Henry remembered long ago when he brought new trees to the forest as Trevor and Terence helped put them in place. “This is peaceful.”Said Fluttershy.”The birds are singing and the squirrels have plenty of nuts to keep them full for the winter.” “You can say that again.”Replied Henry.”It’s like a paradise.”Later that night,A huge storm thundered over the island.The engines and ponies were safe in their sheds. “What’s that sound?”Asked Thomas. “It’s the wind blowing outside.”Said Twilight.Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy looked out the window. “Man!Ive never seen a storm this strong before.”Gasped Rainbow Dash. “You know,For a second,I thought it was Gordon and Rainbow Dash pulling the express.”Said James.This made the other engines laugh except Henry and Fluttershy. “Relax,Fluttershy.This storm will be over before you know it.”Said Applejack.But,Henry and Fluttershy weren’t worried about the storm.They were worried about the whistling woods. “I hope the storm doesn’t destroy the forest.”Said Fluttershy worried.But,She was wrong when they arrived tomorrow.The storm was gone and so was the forest.Trees layed everywhere. “What will happen to all the animals that live here?lAsked Henry sadly. “They might no longer have a home to be in.”Sobbed Fluttershy.Thomas and Twilight arrived with the breakdown train.When Henry’s flatbeds were all loaded,He and Fluttershy took them to the lumber yard where they will be turned into furniture,Paper, and other things.Henry and Fluttershy were glad the wood was being put to good use.But,They still felt sorry about what they did to have of their forest.Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike wanted to help. “Poor Henry and Fluttershy.”Said Twilight sadly. “They must be worried about their forest.”Said Thomas. “So,What do we do?”Asked Spike. “I don’t think it’s possible.You can’t fix trees.”Said Percy.When Fluttershy and Henry arrived at Tidmoth sheds,Sir Tophom Hatt was there. “I know how and why you feel right now.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “That’s right.Half of our favorite forest is gone.“Sobbed Fluttershy. “Don’t worry.I got a very special job for you two.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.When they arrived,Fluttershy and Henry were delighted.Their freight cars were loaded with fresh oak and pine trees for the forest ready to be planted. “This is better than taking the flying kipper.This is the best job we ever have!”Boomed Henry happily. “Soon,The animals will have new homes.”Said Fluttershy.”You know what they say.Out with the old...” “...In with the new!”Replied Henry.They set off to the forest.They puffed threw the valley. “We’re almost there.”Said Fluttershy.Up ahead,Edward and Applejack we’re pulling some heavy freight cars. Then,There was trouble.Edwards coupling snapped and the trucks rolled down the hill and switched onto Henry’s track. “Look out!”Called Edward and Applejack. “Oh no!”Cried Fluttershy.“Henry,Back up!”Henry raced down the hill as fast as he could. “We’ve got to save the trees!”Said Henry.There were no points to change tracks. “I guess we have no choice!”Said Fluttershy.They then stopped. ”Charge!”He yelled as he shot forward.With a crash and a bash,Henry knocked the troublesome trucks off the rails.His buffer front was badly dented.Luckily,None of the new trees were damaged. “You did it!”Cheered Edward. “But,Can ya get to the forest with all that damage?”Asked Applejack. “Of course,We can.”Said Henry as He and Fluttershy were on their way again.Soon,They arrived at the forest.Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting. “Well done,Henry and Fluttershy.”He boomed with pride.”You can go to the steam works and get repaired.Thomas and Twilight will help put the trees in place.” “Yes,Sir.”Said Fluttershy. “Thank you,Sir.”Said Henry.As they left to the steam works,Thomas and Twilight arrived to help. A few ours later,Henry and Fluttershy arrived.The whistling woods is back and better than ever.The Birds,Squirrels,And deers were happy their home is saved. “We did it,Fluttershy.”Said Henry.”The whistling woods is reborn.” “And now,The animals have a home again.”Said Fluttershy happily. No joke for jamesJames is a mixed traffic engine.So,He can pull both trucks and coaches.He and Rarity mostly love pulling coaches.But,Not interested in pulling trucks.James is proud of his smart red paint.So is Rarity with her glorious mane. “Goodness,Jamesy,You look fabulous.”Said Rarity. “So do you.”Replied Rarity.Even though Rarity mostly hangs out with James,She still loves Spike.One morning,James Whistled loudly you’re the other engines and ponies. “Look at us!We’rethe most splendid workers on the line!“He whistled. “You said it,Jamesy.”Replied Rarity. “Rubbish!”Grunted Thomas.”We’re all really useful.” “Sir Topham Hatt says so because he is head of the railway.”Said Twilight angrily. “You know what,James and Rarity?”Said Percy. “What?”Asked James. “You two are getting puffed up!”Scolded Percy.This made James and Rarity very cross. “Yo,Percy,Chill!Rarity is James’ partner.”Said Spike.”She is my friend.”Rarity smiled at Spike as she and James went to the shunting yard.Later,They met Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “We are the most special workers on the railway.”Said James. “We saw you pulling freight cars.”Said Gordon. “Yeah.Doesn’t that make you special?“Replied Rainbow Dash. “We pull coaches,too.”Huffed James. “Jamesy is right,Darlings.He is a mixed traffic engine.”Said Rarity. “Huh!Not as much as we do.”Said Gordon. “But,Sir Tophom Hatt has plans for us.”Said Rarity.He and Rarity were only pretending.But,Gordon and Rainbow Dash believed them. “What plans?”Asked Gordon. “Ugh...Wait and see.”Said James. “Oh boy.Now what will we do?”Huffed Gordon as he and Rainbow Dash left.Later,Thomas and Twilight were shunting the express coaches as James and Rarity arrived. “Are those coaches ours?”Asked James. “Nope.They’re for Gordon and Rainbow Dash.”Said Thomas. “We will get your freight cars next.”Said Twilight.James and Rarity were going to play a trick on Thomas and Twilight. “But,Sir Tophom Hatt asked us to take them.”Said Rarity. “She’s right.Gordon and Rainbow Dash can take them for us.”Replied James.Thomas was confused. “Come on,Thomas.”Said Twilight.”Orders are orders.”James backed up and they set off.Later,Gordon and Rainbow Dahs arrived as Thomas and Twilight came with James’ freight train. “Where are our coaches?”Asked Gordon. “James and Rarity took them.”Said Thomas.”Sir Tophom Hatt told them to.”Gordon and Rainbow Dash were now really confused. “Man.This doesn’t make any sense at all.”Moaned Rainbow Dash.They backed up to the trucks and puffed away.They soon reached a red signal.But,The trucks started to push forward. “On!On!On!”They yelled.Rainbow Dash applied the brakes.But,They didn’t stop in time!They bumped the points and came off the tracks.It was a terrible mess.Edward and Applejack arrived with the breakdown train. “What in tarnation happened here?”Asked Applejack. “That’s it!I’m mad!Wait until Sir Tophom Hatt hears about this!”Grumbled Gordon.Rainbow Dash was so mad,Her ears and nose steamed and her face was as red as James. “THAT JAMES AND RARITY!!!I TELL YA!!!!”Scolded Rainbow Dash.Meanwhile,James and Rarity were enjoying themselves. “What a clever plan!”Chuffed James happily. “We knew they would fall for that!”Replied Rarity.They arrived at Wellsworth Station where Sir Tophom Hatt,Twilight,Thomas,Applejack,And Edward were waiting.They were very cross. “Some jokes are funny.But,Not this one!”He said sternly.”You two have caused confusion and delay!”James and Rarity weren’t smiling,Now. “You tricked me!”Yelled Twilight.”You’re getting on my nerves!” “Mine,too.”Replied Thomas “And mine.”Replied Edward. “You can drop the act,Rarity!”Scolded Applejack.”Gordon and Rainbow Dash told me and Edward all about your silly lie!“ “You will now stay in your shed until tomorrow!”Demanded Sir Tophom Hatt. “Yes,Sir.”Said James sadly. “Sorry,Sir.”Said Rarity sadly.James was uncoupled from the express and they steam away sadly to Tidmouth sheds.The engines and ponies heard everything about James and Rarity’s joke and laughed. “Who will be pulling the express today?”Said Gordon. “I expect it will be you.”Laughed Henry.”Because James and Rarity are stuck in the shed for being silly!”James and Rarity felt very silly indeed. “I suppose we owe thomas and Twilight an apology.”Said Rarity.The next day,James and Rarity went back to work.They arrived back at the shunting yard where they met Thomas and Twilight.They were still mad about James and Rarity’s joke. “We’re terribly sorry for tricking you two.”Said Rarity.Thomas and Twilight smiled.They accepted their apology. “Are those trucks for us?”Asked James. “Yup.They’re pleased to have you back.”Said Thomas.James and Rarity were soon on their way.The troublesome trucks were so happy,They never held back or surged forward.Soon,They arrived at the docks.Rarity uncoupled James from his trucks. “Time to go home,James.”Said Rarity.Just then,A man wearing a tan coat and a brown hat walked over to them. “I need help to get to Knapford station to meet Sir Tophom Hatt.My car has broken down.”He said.Rarity spoke to James. “We need to get this man to Knapford.He is a railway inspector.” “Got it.”Said James.Rarity and the inspector climbed into James’ cab and he set off.When they arrived,Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting. “This engine and its pony partner helped me get here.You must be very proud of him.”Said the inspector. “Yes.I am proud of them and all my other hard workers on Sodor.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”James and Rarity,Once again you both are really useful.” Percy’s promiseEvery summer on the island of Sodor,The engines and ponies work very hard.Holiday makers come to the island to sightsee.When the weather is fine,There is no other place to visit than the island of Sodor.Aome people like to go to the mountains.Others like to see the valleys.Children love the seaside.One morning,Thomas and and Twilight were moving along their line pulling Annie and Clarabel filled with children going to the beach.Everyone was happy.They met Percy and Spike who were taking some freight cars to the harbor. “Hi,Thomas.Hi,Twilight.”Said Spike. “Hello,Spike.”Said Twilight.”Nice weather,Huh?” “Sure is.”Replied Percy.” I wish we can take children instead of freight cars.” “They’re from the busy summer school.”Said Thomas.“We’re busy this evening.But,The station master told me and Twilight to ask you two to take them for us.” “That’s a great idea.”Said Spike.”We’ll fetch our coaches once we deliver our trucks.”They raced to the harbor.Later,Percy and Spike met Harold the helicopter. “Hello,Percy.”He said. “Who is this?”Asked Spike. “He is our air support.Harold the helicopter.”Said Percy.”He searches for anyone who needs help from the air.” “That’s right.We can handle anything.”Said Harold.Spike was confused. “Wait.Did you say ‘we’.“Asked Spike.Just then,The door on Harold’s side opened and Harold’s pony partner walked out.Spikes eyes popped open wide in superisent.It was Spitfire! “Spitfire!Its good to see you again.”Said Spike. “Hey,Spike.“She said.”So,This is your engine friend?” “That’s right.I’m Percy.”Said Percy. “We better fly.We’re at high alert.”Said Harold. “Why?”Asked Percy. “Bad weather’s due.”Explained Spitfire.”There will be many disasters.River Floods,High winds.You name it.” “Better mind your protection.”Said Harold. “Ha!We can handle anything no matter what the weather.”Said Percy and they were on their way again. “Percy,If we can get their on time,I got an idea.”Said Spike.”A crazy awesome idea!” “And what’s that idea?”Asked Percy.Spike then took a deep breath and breathed fire in Percy’s firebox raising the boiler pressure.Percy was so hot,His face was as red as Bertie the bus.”WAAAAA!!!HOT!HOT!!HOT!!!“He screa,Ed as he sped off at an incredible speed.At a junction,Edward and Applejack were shunting freight cars loaded with peanuts.Percy biffed straight into them and the trucks came off the track.Nuts bounced everywhere. “Aw nuts.”Moaned Applejack. “MY NUTS!!!”Gasped Edward. “Sorry!”Called Spike.Percy and Spike didn’t stop.They kept racing on.Next,They met Henry who is shunting flatbeds of fruit juice.Percy bashed through the flatbeds and juice splashed all over the engines. “Sorry!”Called Percy.They soon arrived at the harbor and Percy was tired out when his boiler cooled down.Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting. “Excellent work.You two are on time..”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”...in spite of the delays you’ve caused on the way.” “He he.Sorry,Sir.”Chuckled Spike.Soon,They arrived at the shunting yard and buffered to their coaches.They arrived at the seaside to take the kids home.The kids got in just in time as the rain started.It streamed down Percy’s boiler. “Brrrrr!”He shivered. “Think warm thoughts.”Said Spike.Percy thought of his nice warm shed as they set off.Percy struggled past costal village and into the countryside.The river was rising rapidly.There was so much rain,It creates a thick layer of water in front of Percy. “I wish I could see!”He explained as he struggled along the line.Then,More trouble layed ahead.The river raised so much,It flooded the lower track.Spike slammed on the brakes.But,It was too late.They splashed into the water as the water putted out Percy’s firebox. “On ho!”Wailed Percy.”The water is slushing my fire!”Just then,Harold flew above. “What’s he doing up there?”Asked Spike.Suddenly,A large crate fell from Harold and landed on Percy’s boiler with a thud! “Ouch!”Groaned Percy.”What was that for!?”Spike took the box into Percy’s cab and opened it. “Don’t worry,Percy.”Said Spike.”He and Spitfire gave me some hot cocoa and fire wood for you.”The box had a hot cocoa thermos and plenty of fire wood.Soon,Percy’s firebox was burning brightly.But,It still wasn’t enough to heat up Percy’s boiler.Then,An idea flew into Percy’s funnel. “Ugh....Spike,If you use your fire breath,My boiler water will boil hot enough to get us out.”Said Percy. “Really?Ok!Lets give it a whirl!”Said Spike as he breathed fire into Percy’s firebox again. “YOW!HOT!HOT!!HOT!!!”Screamed Percy as he raced out of the water.He saw James and Rarity shunting tar wagons up ahead. “Look out!”Shouted Spike.They smashed through the tar wagons and tar splattered all over James and Rarity. “My mane!”Shrieked Rarity. “Not again.”Moaned James.Next,Percy saw Rosie and Pinkie Pie shunting sprinkle trucks. “Incoming!”Cried Percy.They rammed through the trucks and sprinkles bounced everywhere. “What a surprise.”Moaned Pinkie.Percy and Spike steamed all the way to Wellsworth station. “Ok!We’re here!Maybe we can slow down,Now!”Called Percy.Spike pulled the brake lever.But,He pulled so hard,It broke off! “Ugh...One problem.We can’t!“Cried Spike holding the brake lever.Percy gasped in fear. We gotta stop!Quick!”Screamed Percy. “I wish I knew how!”Cried Spike.Percy slid off the tracks and smashed into the platform and then he came to a complete stop.Thomas and Twilight were superised. “Percy!Spike!You kept your promise.”Said Twilight happily. “Nice work.”Replied Thomas.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived on Harold and spoke to Percy and Spike. “Harold and Spitfire told me you were..Ugh...Wizards.He can beat you two as many things.But,Not being a submarine.I don’t know what you two are capable of.But,I do know you two are really useful.” “Thank you,Sir.”Said Percy. “Now,You two can rest at the shed.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Thanks.”Panted Spike before fainting. EscapeOne day,Edward was talking to Trevor when Starlight trotted in. “Come on,Edward!We’ve got work to do.”Called Starlight. “You do know that I’m his partner.”Said Applejack. “Oh.Right.Sorry.“Said StarlightLater,She decided to talk to Edward. “Trevor and I are old friends.“Said Edward.”It all began when I saved him.” “From what?”Starlight asked. “One word.Scrap.“Said Edward.Starlight gasped. “An engine being scrapped makes my hooves shiver.”Shivered Starlight. “It does the same to Trevor.”Replied Edward.”He was being sent to the scrapyard.But,The victor and I saved him and now,he is really useful,again.” “Hoowee!Pretty useful indeed.”Replied Applejack. “Even so,We do need another engine.“Said Edward. “Yes.But,Who?”Starlight said. “You’ll just have to find out and see.”Said Edward as he and Applejack left.Starlight was concerned about what engine might come here.That evening,Sir Tophom Hatt came to the sheds. “Thomas and Twilight,I need you two to take a midnight goods train to the docks.”He said. “Yes,Sir.”Said Thomas and Twilight.Starlight remembered what Edward told her about saving Trevor from scrap. “Please,Sir,May I come,Too?”Starlight asked.Sir Tophom Hatt was confused.But,Agreed.So,Both Twilight and Starlight climbed into Thomas’ cab and they set off.Later that night,They arrived at the shunting yard where the train was waiting.Thomas backed up to the train.Then,They set off into the moon-lit night.The line to the docks passed through the scrapyard.Starlight heard a hissing noise as they passed. “What was that sound?”She said in her head.They reached Gordon’s hill.The troublesome trucks started being cheeky again. “Hold back!Hold back!”They chuckled.The train was heavy and Thomas was pulling as hard as he could. “Come on,Thomas!”Called Twilight. “You can do this!”Called Starlight.But,Thomas couldn’t do it.The troublesome trucks were too heavy to pull.They started to slip back down the hill.Twilight and Starlight applied the brakes.Then,There was trouble.Thomas and the trucks went too ast around the bend and they slipped off the tracks. “Sinders and ashes!”Thomas gasped.To make things worse,Starlight looked and gasped.Thomas had baked so hard,His coupling rod had snapped into two. “Now,What do we do?”Asked Twilight worried. “We better go back to the scrapyard to fine a new coupling rod.”Said Thomas.They reversed up back to the scrapyard.Starlight and Twilight looked everywhere.But,They couldn’t find a coupling rod that matches Thomas’. “It’s no use.”Said Twilight.They were just about to give up when there came the hiss again. “That sounds like a steam engine!”Gasped Starlight.The hissing noise came again.Starlight looked and saw a rusty old engine with four driving wheels in front and two pilot wheels in the back.It was coupled to an old brakevan. “Who are you?”Asked Starlight. “I’m Oliver and I’m with my brakevan toad.”Said the old engine.”I had ran out of coal and water and I’m not making steam.” “What are you trying to do?”Starlight Asked again. “Escaping.”Said Oliver. “From what?”Said Starlight. “Scrap.”Said Oliver.Starlight then remembered Edwards story again. “I’ll help you two get out.”Said Starlight determined.She found a coal hopper and she dumped coal into a freight car.Then,She pushes it to Oliver.It was dirty work.But,Starlight worked her hardest shoveling coal into Oliver’s coal container.Starlight was from horn to hoove in coal dust.Next,She poured water into Oliver’s boiler with a water hose.Starlight climbed into Oliver’s cab and pulled the lever.Oliver began to move.But,Before they could leave the scrapyard,They were stopped by a security guard and its dog. “What’s going on here?”He said sternly.”An old steam engine and a brakevan.You can’t take these!” “I’m trying to save him!”Said Starlight determined.”Sir Tophom Hatt wants a new engine!”The guard looked all over Oliver. “Looks functional.”Said the guard.”Very well then.Your free to go.” “Thanks.Hey,Oliver,Maybe we can help Thomas.”Said Starlight.Oliver puffed next to Thomas and Twilight.They were suprised to see Oliver. “Who is this?”Asked Twilight. “This is Oliver and his brakevan Toad.”Said Starlight.”They can help us up the hill.Oliver used the breakdown train to lift Thomas and the trucks back onto the tracks and the two ponies reloaded the trucks with their loads.Oliver buffered up to Thomas and the two engines and ponies set off on their way. “Here comes the hill.”Called Twilight as they approached Gordon’s hill. “We can do it,Oliver!”Said Starlight.Olver puffed as hard as he could.At last,They reached the top and raced down the other side.”Now,Thats what I’m talking about!GO!”Soon,They’ve arrived at the docks on time. “Nice work,Oli.”Said Thomas. “Now,Let’s get up you and Thomas to the steamworks and get repaired.”Said Starlight.The two engine were uncoupled from the train and Oliver pulled Thomas to the Steamworks.Next morning,Starlight and Twilight told the engines and ponies all about Oliver. “No way!”Gasped Rarity.”A new engine!?” “Sir Topham Hatt’s gotta year this.”Said James. “Starlight should do it.”Said Gordon. “Yeah.After all,It was Starlight who saved him.”Replied Rainbow Dash. “Well,Here he is.”Said a voice.It was Sir Tophom Hatt.”Now,Whats this all about?” “We do need a new steam engine and I know just the engine.”Said Starlight as she whistled to the shed next to Tidmouth.”You can come out,Now!”She called.Oliver puffed out of the shed pulling Toad.They were painted with new great western colors. “Ah.Oliver,We meet again.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Oliver!?”Gasped a voice.It was Duck. “Duck.Its been a long time since we met you.”Said Starlight remembering the time when she and the mane 5 Asked Duck where Twilight was.Just then,A blue unicorn wearing a purple cape and wizard hat jumped out of Duck’s cab. ”Trixie!”Gasped the mane 7. “Trixie?”Asked Thomas. “She is one of the friends I made back in Equestria.“Explained Twilight.”Her closest friend of all is Starlight Glimmer.” “Behold!The great and powerful Trixie!”Called Trixie with a sparkling smoke explosion behind her. “Trixie,Long time no see.”Said Starlight. “So,You know him?”Asked Twilight.Sir Tophom Hatt explained everything. “Yup.He was an old engine who arrived on Sodor along with his closest friends Duck and Toad.But sadly,Oliver broke down and was left in a siding with Toad.They’ve been in the scrapyard ever since.” “But,Thanks to Starlight here,He and Toad are as good as new.”Said Duck. “This might be a good idea for you to be Oliver’s partner.“Said Trixie. “She’s right.You saved me and now,We will work together as always.”Said Oliver. “Please,Mrs.Starlight,Help Mr.Oliver.”Replied Toad. “Mrs and Mr?”Asked Starlight. “Toad sometimes calls everyone Mrs and Mr.”Said Oliver.Soon,Oliver,Starlight,Duck,And trixie were working together as friends again.Thanks to Starlight,Oliver and Toad are back in action. Oliver owns upOn a clear day when the sky is blue when the wind blows away the coulds,You can watch Starlight and Trixie working with Oliver and Duck the great western engines near the sea.The two engines are proud of their gleaming green paintwork.Olver sometimes tells Duck and Trixie how Starlight saved him from scrap. “If it wasn’t for Starlight,I wouldn’t have escaped and I wouldn’t have came to live on Sodor.”He said.The other engines and ponies wanted to know all about Oliver’s adventures that night in the shed. “Amazing!”Puffed Henry. “It was nice for Starlight to save him.”Said Fluttershy. “Oliver has resource.”Said James. “And sagacity.”Replied Gordon. “What does that mean?”Whispered Percy. “It means Oliver is clever and wise.”Said Thomas. “He is.”Said Gordon.“An example to us all.” “Indeed.”Said Rarity.”He has glamorous green paintwork.” “No kidding.He looks awesome!”Replied Rainbow Dash.I’m sorry to say that Oliver became pumped up in his smoke box. “Its incredible that everyone says you’re amazing.”Said Starlight. “You can say that again.”Replied Oliver as the two swooshed along the line.Sir Tophom Hatt came to see them at Knapford. “Well done,You two.”He said.”Now,You must know how to handle freight cars.”Every wise engine knows you cannot trust trucks.The engines and ponies tried to warn them.But,Oliver took no notice.Later,He they spoke to Duck and Trixie. “You think we can’t manage?”Said Oliver.”Gordon thinks better.He says we’re sagacious.” “You may be..Ugh...Good gracious or whatever it is.”Said Duck.”But still,troublesome trucks can be dangerous and...” “Say no more.”Interrupted Starlight.”We have to learn for ourselves.”And they left for their next job. “Wait!You need to listen!”Called Trixie.But,Oliver and Starlight didn’t hear her.Oliver shunted empty cars under the coal chute.After the trucks were loaded,He and Starlight came back to take them away.But,They were comfortable and didn’t want to move. “What right do they know about!?”Scolded a truck. “We want Duck or Percy.”Said another. “Or Thomas.”Said a third.Oliver buffered up to the five trucks. “Look sharp.”Said Oliver. “That’s not the way to teach us!”Said a fourth truck. “We’ll get even.”Said the fifth.Oliver and Starlight took nothing from them.The cars moved smoothly at first.But all of a sudden,Oliver and Starlight felt the trucks push forward. Starlight applied the brakes.But,They were useless against the surging trucks. “On!On!On!”Yelled the trucks. “Come on,Oliver!”Grunted Starlight pulling on the brakes.Oliver forged hard.But still,They forced him on and on!They didn’t knew that they were rolling towards a turntable where Duck and Trixie were just getting off.At last,The truck grew tired. “It’s working!Were winning!”Grunted Oliver.But,It was too late!Oliver fell into the turntable well and smashed the table track knocking Starlight out of his cab and the trucks bounced off the rails.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The turntable was wrecked and Starlight was wedged under metal rails. “Help me!”She struggled.Duck and Trixie surveyed the damage. “Don’t worry,Starlight.”Said Trixie.“We’ll get you out.” “I’ll go get help.”Said Duck as he raced away to get the breakdown train.Trixie jumped into the turntable well and lifted the rails off Starlight with her magic.Starlight tried to get up.But,She grunted feeling the pain from her front hoove. “Don’t try to move that hoove.”Said Trixie.She pulled out a long rope of scarves from her wizard hat.Then,Rapped the scarf rope around Starlights hoove and hang it from her shoulder. “Whoa.How did you know that your magic tricks can be used as medical tricks?”Asked Starlight.Trixie then smiled.Later that night,Oliver was being craned out of the turntable well.Sir Topham Hatt came to see them. “Oliver and Starlight,You have caused confusion and delay.”He said sternly. “I know,Sir.”Said Starlight sadly.”If only we have listened to Duck and Trixie,Then none of this would have happened!” “Well,Now you know the damage troublesome trucks can cause.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”Also,You need to go to the steamworks to get repaired.”The other engines and ponies were sad about Oliver.The branch line will never be the same without the turntable. “Starlight.Oliver.”Said Twilight sadly in her head. TO BE CONTINUED....... Toad stands byOliver had been to the steamworks to be repaired.Some troublesome trucks pushed both he and Starlight and they fell into the turntable well.Now,Oliver is as good as new and Starlight’s hoove was healed.But,They were still worried about trucks. “We should be more careful when around them.”He puffed. “You’re telling me.”Said Starlight.When they got to the yard,There troublesome trucks everywhere and they sang songs rude and loud.An old truck named Scruffy led the trucks. “Oliver and Starlight’s no use at all!They think they’re very clever!They say that they can manage us!Thats the best joke ever!When they order us about with the greatest folly,We just pushed them down the weeeeeeell!Pop goes old Ollie!”They sang.The engines and ponies were really cross. “BE GUIET!!!”They scolded.But,They couldn’t be anywhere and everywhere they look,They sang again. “Oliver and Starlight’s no use at all!They think they’re very clever!They say that they can manage us!Thats the best joke ever!”At last,The engines and ponies gave up when Oliver and Starlight arrived. “We’re sorry,Starlight.We’ve tried everything.But,They just won’t stop.”Said Twilight sadly. “It’s really our fault.”Said Starlight. “We never should have fallen into that turntable well.”Sighed Oliver. “Don’t worry.”Said Thomas.“You didn’t knew they were going to push you into the well.” “Yeah.It was only an accident.”Replied Rosie. “But,I just can’t take it anymore!”Screamed Pinkie Pie. “Easy,Pinkie.”Said Percy. “We’ll find a way to end this right here and right now.”Said Spike.Toad the brakevan wanted to help,Too.Next morning,He spoke to Duck and Trixie. “I’m worried,Mr.Duck.This disrespect for all of us.When is it going to end?”He asked. “Who knows?“Said Duck. This will keep up until the turntable is fixed.”Said Trixie. “I’ve got a plan.”Whispered Toad.”May I stay here and help Mr.Oliver and Mrs.Starlight?We are both great western and must stand together.” “Certainly,Toad.”Replied Duck as he and Trixie left.Later,He explained his plan to Oliver and Starlight. “Mr.Oliver,Mrs.Starlight,I know how to end this.”Whispered Toad.”Listen.I got an idea.”Later,Oliver shunted the worst trucks two by two into a long line. “Do ya think it will work?”Asked Starlight. “Sure.”Said Toad.”If Scruffy is behind you,You can bump him if he starts his nonsense.” “He looks old.But,Okay.”Replied Oliver as he shunted Scruffy the his train.Then,Duck and Trixie arrived to watch. “Hold back.Hold back.”Whispered Scruffy.”And past the word to the others.”The troublesome trucks giggled as they passed Scruffys plan.But,Oliver and Starlight knew what to do. “Come on,Oliver.”Said Starlight in his head.”You can do this.”There was plenty of sand on the rails which made Oliver’s wheels grip greatly.He gave a great heave. “Ooooooo!”Groaned Scruffy.”I don’t like this!”Scruffy was being tugged between Oliver and the trucks. “Go on!”Cheered Trixie. “Well done,Boy!Well done!”Called Duck. “Ooooo!”Wailed Scruffy.The others were watching as well. “Come on,Duck!”Called Thomas,Percy,And Rosie. “We know you can do it!”Called Twilight and Spike. “Do it,Starlight!”Cheered Pinkie Pie wearing Pom poms.Then Duck heard a strange creeping sound. “Quiet!What is that sound?”Asked Duck.Their answer came sooner than expected when.... “I’M APART!!!”Screamed Scruffy as he was bursted into pieces with a bang!Everyone gasped.Oliver shot forward and came off the rails at a curve.Luckily,Starlight had jumped clear.Scuffy was in pieces. “Ugh...Oops.”Said Oliver.Soon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Well,Oliver,So ya don’t know your own strength.Is that it?”He asked. “Ugh...No,Sir.”Said Starlight.Then,Sir Tophom Hatt inspected Scruffy. “As I thought.“Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”Rotten wood and rusty frames.Maybe if we put you back together,You will learn your lesson by now.”Scruffy knew he was right.Soon,The turntable was repaired and the branch line was back in business.Now,Oliver and Starlight were being more careful around freight cars. “Be careful when around those two.”Said a truck.”If you play tricks on him you will never be the same truck again.”The troublesome trucks learned they’re lesson with Oliver and Starlight.Especially Scruffy. Little engines can do big thingsOn the island of Sodor,Every engine has their pony partner.Rainbow dash has Gordon who pulls the express,Fluttershy has Henry who pulls the flying kipper,Rarity has James who pulls both coaches and trucks,Pinkie has Rosie who pulls party trains,Applejack has Edward who works in the shunting yard,Spike has Percy who pulls the mail train,And Twilight has Thomas with Annie and Clarabel.All the ponies have an engine except the young 6 and cmc.They were feeling left out at the shed. “I wonder what engines will we get.”Said Gallus. “Who knows?”Said Ocellus. “It’s not fair that we don’t get an engine!”Scolded Smolder. “Now calm down,Smolder!”Said Sandbar.”Sir Tophom Hatt says there will be new engine tomorrow.”And he was right.When they arrived on Thomas and Percy,They gasped.Their engines were little engines on narrow tracks.”Who are you?”Sandbar asked. “These are the narrow gauge engines.”Sir Tophom Hatt introduced.”Everyone,Introduce yourselves.” “I’m Skarloey.”Said the little dark red engine with the number 1. “Name’s Rheneas.”Said the red/orange engine with the number 2. “My name is Sir Handle.”Said the little blue engine with the number 3. “Peter Sam.”Said the little green engine with the number 4. “Rusty.”Said the little orange diesel with the number 5. “And I’m Duncan.”Said the little yellow engine with the number 6. “Young 6,Pick your partners.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.The young 6 looked at their new friends. “Since you’re number one like Thomas,Then I choose you.”Said Sandbar. “Small engines are so cute!”Squealed Silverstream.”I’ll be with you,Rheneas.” “I guess you’re with me,Sir Handle.”Said Gallus. “I think it’s okay for me to be with you.”Ocellus said to Peter Sam. “You will be the perfect partner for me.”Said Smolder to Rusty. “Then that means Yona with Duncan.”Said Yona happily.But,The young 6 didn’t knew if they were strong or not.Their first job is to shunt freight cars at the narrow gauge quarry.The young 6 noticed the empty trucks. “There are even troublesome trucks on a narrow gauge railway?”Sandbar gasped. “Of course.”Said Skarloey. “What’s up there?”Smolders asked pointing at the top. “Let’s see.”Said Ocellus flying to the top followed by Smolder,Silverstream,And Gallus.Sandbar then noticed the empty trucks connected to a cable from the top of the hill. “Wonder where this goes.”Said Sandbar.He trotted in front of the trucks to get a closer look at the cable.Suddenly with a pull of the cable,Sandbar fell in and was pulled up by the empty trucks.”What’s going on!?”He gasped.He saw that the trucks were being pulled up by a winch from the top.Yona was surprised. “Yona help save you!”She called as she jumped into the back truck.She was so heavy,The ride took longer to get to the top.The winch creeked.At last,They reached the top.Sandbar and Yona climbed out and met the rest at the top. “What took ya so long?”Smolders asked. “We kinda had a little junk in the truck.”Said Sandbar.He spotted the walls.They were square shaped and looked like wooden plates stacked up.He tried to climb.But,He slipped and fell to the ground.Then,Some flat bricks went loose and smashed to the ground.Dust flew everywhere.It covered the young 6. “What it this stuff?”Coughed Gallus.They saw workman drill the bricks off the walls with a jackhammer.Then,They loaded them in the trucks Sandbar and Yona road in.Sandbar and Yona held on tight as they were hoisted back down the hill while Gallus,Smolder,Silverstream,And Ocellus flew down.Sandbar was becoming jealous. “Why are me and Yona the only ones who can’t fly!?”He screamed.Later,Skarloey told them about the bricks. “It’s slate.”He said.”We deliver them from the quarry to the people who need it.It can be either used as electrical insulater or firewood.” “I see.”Said Sandbar.Soon,The narrow gauge engines and young 6 started mining slate from the incline and delivering them to the people of the village.They were pleased.Next,The engines were pulling some coaches with passengers. “So,You pull coaches on the narrow gauge railway,Too.”Said Silverstream. “That’s right.Its too bad Smolder and Rusty can’t pull coaches.”Replied Rheneas.He was right.Smolder was fuming working in the yard with rusty. “It’s not fair!”She scolded.That night,The engines were resting in the shed. “Amazing!This was our first day with out new partners!”Squealed Silverstream. “You’re telling me.”Replied Gallus. “It was dusty.But,We got it done.”Said Ocellus. “Yona and Duncan get jobs done dusty or not.”Said Yona shaking off slate dust from her hair.Sandbar was still concerned about the narrow gauge engines. “Are the narrow gauge engines really that strong?”He asked in his head.The next day,They were back to collect the slate at the incline.They were waiting for the loaded trucks to be hoisted down.But,As they began,They heard a creeping sound. “What was that noise?”Gallus asked. “Yona didn’t hear any.”Said Yona.Then,They heard it again.The winch groaned. “Break it!Snap it!”The trucks giggled.And it did.The trucks slit down the hill. “Stop!”Cried Sandbar.”It’s a...”The trucks smashed through wooden pole knocking over a water channel.”Water mane.”Moaned Sandbar.Water sprayed out everywhere. “How did this happen!?”Gasped Smolder.Then,sandbar remembered Yona climbing into the empty trucks. “Ugh..It’s kinda my fault.”Said Sandbar.The young 6 and narrow gauge engines were confused.”Ya see.I accidentally fell into the empty trucks being pulled up the incline and made Yona follow me.The extra weight must had made the cable unstable.” “This isn’t good.The trucks are heading for the village!”Cried Skarloey. “And it gets worse!“Said Ocellus.”If this doesn’t stop,What if the whole quarry gets flooded?” “We’ll worry about that later.”Said Smolder. “If we can get ahead of the truck,We may stop them before they get to the village.”Said Sandbar.“Silverstream,You hold up the water.” “Right!”Replied everyone.Silverstream held up the broken water channel while Sandbar jumped into Skarloeys cab and they raced after the trucks.Ocellus,Smolder,Yona,And Gallus followed them in Peter Sam,Sir handle,Duncan,And Rusty.The troublesome trucks sped on and on. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They yelled.Skarloey switched tracks and caught up to the trucks on the side.Sandbar spotted blanks of slate up ahead. “Alright!We’ll use the slate to make a blockade!”He called to the others. “You got it!”Replied Gallus giving a thumbs up.The four engines sped up and went ahead of the trucks.Then,Screeched to a halt at the slate stack.Yona,Gallus,Smolder,And Ocellus started making a wall of slate.They stood behind it to keep it up.But,The troublesome trucks were moving too fast.They smashed through the wall and sent Yona,Gallus,Smolder,And Ocellus flying into the trucks.They screamed as they sped along the line. “So much for that.”Said Skarloey.He and Sandbar switched tracks.They raced passed the narrow gauge engines.Then,Raced passed the trucks.They got close to the village entrance and screeched to a stop.Sandbar looked ahead and saw the trucks getting closer. “Oh!We’ve gotta stop those trucks!”Said Sandbar.Then,He look up and saw a Rock pile blocking the tracks to a siding.”Those rocks will stop um!”He quickly switched the points.”JUMP!”He called.Yona,Gallus,Smolder,And Ocellus jumped clear just in time.The troublesome trucks swerved into the siding.With a crash and a bash,The trucks smashed off the tracks.Stone and slate dust flew everywhere.But,The village was safe.Later,They went back at the quarry.When they arrived,They were surprised to see Silverstream all squishy and round like a water balloon. Silverstream,What happened to you!?”Sandbar gasped. “Simple.Pinkie taught me how to drink and eat like this.”Silverstream muffled.”I couldn’t hold the water channel up anymore because it was too heavy.So,I drunk the water instead.”She spit the water out deflating to normal.A person came to see everyone.He was wearing the same clothes as Sir Tophom Hatt and glasses. “Who are you?”Gallus asked. “Allow me to introduce myself.My name is Mr.Percival.Leader of this railway.”He said.You all did a great job of stopping those trucks and preventing the quarry from being flooded.This makes you all really useful.”Everyone was really useful indeed. “Skarloey?”Said Sandbar.Skarloey listened.”You showed me how strong you really are.Little engines can do big things.”That made Skarloey happy. Bye George!One morning,George the steam roller was waiting for Percy and Spike to take him to a new work place.George was being rude to Sandbar,Skarloey,Silverstream,And Rheneas. “You’re just worn out wheels on worn out rails!”He grumbled. “You need rocks for your roads!”Said Sandbar angrily. “And we’re helping you!”Replied Skarloey crossly. “I need to flatten little engines in the scrapyard!”Grumbled George.Soon,Percy and Spike arrived,Buffered up to George’s flatbed,And took him away.”Railways Aw no good.Turn them into roads.”The little engines and creatures were pleased to see George leave.George grumbled all the way to the crossing.He was going to turn it into a road.When they arrived,George was still fuming.”Bumpy ride on rotten rails!Im glad it’s over!”He scolded. “So are we!”Replied Percy.Later,They met thomas and Twilight.They were ready to pull coal cars down the line. “What’s wrong,Percy?”Thomas asked. “It’s George.He’s making us really angry!”Grumbled Spike. “Ok!Ok!Just ignore him.”Said Twilight.Meanwhile,George was enjoying himself. “Ripping up rails!What a life!”He chuckled.Then,Thomas and Twilight went by with their coal cars.”What do ya think of this?”He asked.But,Thomas and Twilight ignored George.This made George really cross.”YOU’RE USELESS IDIOTS!!!”He shouted.Thomas and Twilight did hear as they steamed away.“I’ll show them who’s boss”Said George in his head.As the workman reached the rail crossing,An idea flew into George’s funnel. “What shall we do here?”Said a workman. “Tear it up and tarmac it!”Grunted George.So,They did.But,Not what they thought and George knew it.The rails were now covered in hardened tar.Later that evening,Thomas and Twilight were chuffing down the same line.They were taking a train loaded with vegetables to market.But,They didn’t know about what George did.Neither did the signalman.So,He left the signal to green. “That’s nice.We don’t need to stop.”Said Twilight happily.Thomas agreed until he saw the crossing. “Ugh...Yes!We do!”He called.”Hit the brakes!HIT THE BRAKES!!!“Twilight slammed on the brakes.But,It was too late!Thomas bumped off the rails flattening the crossing gates and smashing through a hen farm.The vegetables were all squashed and Thomas and Twilight were covered in hay,Crushed eggs,And chicken feathers.This made them really mad! “GEOOOOOOOOORGE!!!!!!”They screamed so loud,That birds were scared out of their trees.That night while Thomas and Twilight were being washed,They told the engines and ponies what George hat done. “So,This George causes that accident?”Asked Applejack. “Yeah!He covered the ails with tar and turned me and Thomas into omelets!”Scolded Twilight. “Terrible!”Gasped Rarity. “Despicable!”Groaned James. “Disgraceful!”Grunted Gordon. “How awful!”Gasped Fluttershy. “Unbelievable!”Gasped Henry. “This is no fair at all!”Scolded Rainbow Dash. “Impossible!”Gasped Rosie. “So surprising!”Gasped Pinkie Pie. “Thomas,Who is George anyway?”Asked Spike.Thomas told Spike all about George. “On the narrow gauge railway back then before the ponies arrived,He was having a race with Sir handle when he had an accident.” “And how did that happen?”Pinkie asked. “He smashed into the side of Sir handles train!”Said Thomas.Everyone gasped. “Ouch.”Said Spike.”I just hope he doesn’t cause any more confusion and delay.”But,He was wrong.Next morning,George was working in the yards when Duck and Trixie arrived with a train of empty trucks.George stood in his way.Duck stopped and the last truck didn’t had enough time to clear the tracks. “Let us through!!”Demanded Duck. “You’ll just have to wait.”Grunted George. “But,Theres no time to wait!”Scolded Trixie.”We must clear our trucks to let Gordon and Rainbow Dash!” “Typhen,They’ll have to wait,too.”Grumbled George.The signal man didn’t know the track was blocked.So,He switched the points and set the signal to allow Gordon and Rainbow Dash to speed through.They’re passengers were singing their preys and they were making up for loss time. “We’re the greatest!Just watch me fly by!”He whistled. “Nothing can stop us.”Replied Rainbow Dash.Suddenly,They saw the truck on the line ahead. “Get out of the way!”Cried Gordon.But,The truck didn’t move.Gordon forced it so hard,It pirouetted into the air and smashed to the ground into pieces.Duck and Trixie were suprised.Gordon and Rainbow Dahs were worried Sir Tophom Hatt would be cross.He was.But,Not with Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “Who ever caused this delay will have me to answer to.”He said and he did a few days later.When Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike arrived at the flour mill,They laughed. “Look who’s here!”Said Thomas.George had been found out by Sir Tophom Hatt and been punished.He was using his fly wheel to keep the windmill running.Sir Tophom Hatt was there as well. “George,You have caused confusion and delay and I’ve should have known it was you who caused that delay with Thomas and Twilight.”He Said sternly. “Now,We’ll have a life time of peace.”Said Percy. “We surely will.”Replied Spike. “I wanna get rolling again.”Said George.”But,I have to wait a whole week until then.” “Is that how long George is gonna be here?”Twilight asked. “Yup.“Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”The mill isn’t broken.We replaced it with George in order to teach him a lesson.” “Soon,He’ll be as rude as ever.Ay,George?”Said Twilight.I hope not.Don't you? Percy,James,And the fruitful dayIt was a splendid morning on the island of Sodor.James and Rarity felt pleased with themselves.James’s red paintwork and Rarity’s violet mane gleamed in the sunshine as they sped along the line.They reached the junction where they met Percy and Spike.They were pulling some troublesome trucksJames and Rarity were surprised to see them so tired. “What are you two doing here?”James asked. “James is right.You should be at the station by now.”Replied Rarity. “We know.”Said Percy. “But,These trucks had been troublesome all morning.”Sighed Spike. “That’s no excuse.”Said James.”Nothing should stop us.” “Sir Tophom Hatt relay on us to be on time.”Said Rarity.”Now,If you excuse us,Spikey,We’ll be on our way.”And they steamed away.Percy was furious. “Bossy buffers!”He muttered. “Easy,Percy!Rarity didn’t mean to make you angry.”Said Spike.James and Rarity arrived at the harbor.It was market day.Apples,Watermelons,Oranges,Bananas,Strawberries,And Blueberries were being loaded into their trucks.Then,They set off on the main line to the market.On the way,They met Thomas and Twilight. “Really reliable.Thats us.”Said James “Such a pity the same isn’t for Percy.”Said Rarity.”Goodbye.”And they continued their journey. “What does all that about?”Twilight asked. “Trouble.”Said Thomas.”Trouble for James and Rarity.Wait and see.”Percy and Spike were just finished working in the yards when Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “James and Rarity need your help.James’ brakes are jammed.”He spoke.Percy and Spike set off to the rescue.When they arrived,James felt embarrassed.Percy couldn’t help laughing. “Now,Look who is late!”He laughed.”Got yourselves in a bit of a jam,Eh?A sticky situation?” “Be quiet!”Scolded James.“It’s not funny having jammed brakes!” “Easy,You two!”Said Rarity. ”Ok,Percy,Let’s take these trucks to market while James gets repaired.”Said Spike. “Ok.We need to be on time.”Said Percy as he buffered up to the back of the trucks.”Besides,James had already done too much,Today.“James went redder than ever as Percy and Spike set off”Off we go!I have to go fast to get there in time.Those big engines are so unreliable.” “Be careful,Percy!”Called Spike.But,Percy was in a hurry.He was going too fast.He didn’t see that the points had failed.But,Spike did and they’ve been diverted into a siding.”LOOK OUT,PERCY!”Cried Spike and applied the brakes.But,It was too late!The trucks bashed the buffers and came off the track.Luckily,No one was hurt.Spike went out to check Percy.”Percy,Are you ok?”He asked.”Whoa!”He was surprised to see Percy’s face stuck in the box car.Percy backed up to reveal that now he has squashed fruit on his face. “Hahaha!Thats funny!Fruit in the face!”Laughed Spike.Suddenly,More squashed fruit squirted on spike.He felt embarrassed.This time,Percy laughed.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived on Rosie. “Don’t worry.You’re not to blame for this.“He said.”It was just a points failure.Also,I do not run a jam factory.But,I will soon.” “Thanks,Sir.But,What do we do with all this squashed fruit?”Spike asked. “Leave it to me.”Said Pinkie Pie as she jumped into the fruit pile and started to eat all the fruit as Percy and Spike squelched to the wash down.That night at the sheds,James and Percy now felt sorry for each other.Spike then spoke. “You know theres more than one way to get jammed.We all learned that today.Once more,When engines and ponies sometimes help each other in order to get out of a jam,Things can still go wrong.” “So?”Said James. “So,We all make mistakes and there for,We’re all really useful,Too.”Rarity finished.Soon,Rosie and Pinkie arrived back from Percy’s accident.Pinkie’s belly was huge and she was still eating the last of strawberries. “Does she always eat a messy accident?”Percy asked. “Only when it’s a food mess.”Chuckled Rarity.At last,Pinkie was done. “What did I miss?”She muffled. A better view for GordonOne morning,Gordon was feeling grumpy.This was making James and Rarity cross. “Why are you complaining all the time?”James asked. “Because he is a big blue engine and he knows anything.”Said Rainbow Dash. “You’re just a small red engine and horse with ideas above your station.”Said Gordon. “I can’t see any.”Said Percy. “Can’t see what?”Rainbow noticed. “Ideas above the station.Thats what.”Said Spike.”The sky is empty.” “Like your smoke box,Percy.”Teased James. “One day,Me and big G an show you all what big engines can really do.”Said Rainbow Dash. “And that is....”Said Percy. “Not speak to silly little engines.”Puffed Gordon.Later,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “You need an empty express to test our new station.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”You can make up time,After words.”But on the way,Gordon was still unhappy and he grew sick,Too. “I ant get up to speed.”He moaned. “Must be some clogged pipes.But,No time for the works.”Said Rainbow Dash.When they arrived,Gordon was impressed.But,He was still unhappy and Rainbow Dash found out why.In front of them was a set of buffers and a huge blank wall. “What a boring view.”Grunted Gordon.”Engines like me deserve a panoramic view where I can see people and people can see me.“And he where shed angrily.Soon,It was time for Gordon to leave. “Come on,Big G,Let’s give your wheels a good run as long as your pipes can handle it.”Said Rainbow Dash.Gordon felt better.He and Rainbow Dash raced down the line.”Come on!Come on!You can go faster than this!”Rainbow called. “Sick?Me?Never!”Said Gordon.But then,Gordon started to become more and more feeble.And soon,He came to a complete stop. “What the?”Said Rainbow Dash. “What happened?”Gordon asked.When James arrived to collect Gordon’s coaches,Rarity inspected Gordon’s pipes. “Guess you really have to go to the steam works.”She said.”Something’s broken inside you.”But,Gordon and Rainbow Dash didn’t want to go to the steam works.They wanted to go as fast as they could. “Well well well.So much for learning about everything.”Teased James.”You got too puffed up in your pooled and it serves you right.”Later,Rainbow Dash was waiting for Gordon to be repaired at the steam works. “Ok!Your pipes are repaired.”Said a workman.”Just one more thing and you’ll be ready.Give us about 20 more minutes.”Rainbow Dash heard everything from outside. “Grrrr!More waiting!?”She groaned.Just then,Rarity arrived on James.He was very sick. “Oh please,Rainbow Dash,Help me get to the new station.”Said Rarity.”James’ safety has burst.”Then,Fluttershy arrived on Henry. “Help me,Too.”She whispered.”Henry has a leak in his water boiler.”Rainbow Dash ran inside. “Come on,Gordon.”She said.”We’re going to the official opening of the new station.”Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy jumped into Gordon’s cab and he steamed away. “Stop!“Shouted a workman.“You’re not fully fixed yet!” But,Gordon didn’t hear.Soon,Gordon was coupled to his coaches and he,Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy were on their way to the new station.But then,There was trouble.As gordon reached the new station,The three ponies couldn’t apply his brakes.Something had jammed.Rainbow Dash reduced steam.But,Gordon was still going too fast. “No good!The brakes are stuck!”Cried Rainbow Dash as Gordon’s cab filled with steam. “Oh for Celestia’s sake!”Rarity shrieked. “I can’t watch!”Cried Fluttershy. “Brace for impact!”Called Gordon as he raced into the station,Crashed into the buffers,And smashed into the wall.He dangled from the edge with his heavy coaches keeping him from falling.”Help me!Please!”He yelled.Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy we’re covered in coal dust and their manes were messed up. “My mane.”Moaned Rarity. “Is it over yet?”Fluttershy whispered cracking her eyes open. “Well....At least you have a view.”Said Rainbow Dash.Sir Tophom Hatt came up on a chair carrier. “Well,Gordon,I know you wanted a panoramic view.But,This is not the way to achieve it.”He chuckled before grunting seriously.”Also,You should have waited for your repairs.” “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Gordon.Rarity and Fluttershy glared at Rainbow Dash and Gordon.Later when Gordon was repaired,He and Rainbow Dash arrived at the new station for its second official opening.This time,They arrived safely and everyone clapped and cheered as they pulled in.They were amazed.There was only a set of buffers and a small brick.That made Gordon feel better.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke you him and Rainbow Dash. “Your panoramic view is here to stay.Its not only your view.Its everyone’s view.”Gordon gratefully agreed. Put upon PercyOne morning,Gordon was feeling grumpy.This was making James and Rarity cross. “Why are you complaining all the time?”James asked. “Because he is a big blue engine and he knows anything.”Said Rainbow Dash. “You’re just a small red engine and horse with ideas above your station.”Said Gordon. “I can’t see any.”Said Percy. “Can’t see what?”Rainbow noticed. “Ideas above the station.Thats what.”Said Spike.”The sky is empty.” “Like your smoke box,Percy.”Teased James. “One day,Me and big G an show you all what big engines can really do.”Said Rainbow Dash. “And that is....”Said Percy. “Not speak to silly little engines.”Puffed Gordon.Later,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “You need an empty express to test our new station.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”You can make up time,After words.”But on the way,Gordon was still unhappy and he grew sick,Too. “I ant get up to speed.”He moaned. “Must be some clogged pipes.But,No time for the works.”Said Rainbow Dash.When they arrived,Gordon was impressed.But,He was still unhappy and Rainbow Dash found out why.In front of them was a set of buffers and a huge blank wall. “What a boring view.”Grunted Gordon.”Engines like me deserve a panoramic view where I can see people and people can see me.“And he where shed angrily.Soon,It was time for Gordon to leave. “Come on,Big G,Let’s give your wheels a good run as long as your pipes can handle it.”Said Rainbow Dash.Gordon felt better.He and Rainbow Dash raced down the line.”Come on!Come on!You can go faster than this!”Rainbow called. “Sick?Me?Never!”Said Gordon.But then,Gordon started to become more and more feeble.And soon,He came to a complete stop. “What the?”Said Rainbow Dash. “What happened?”Gordon asked.When James arrived to collect Gordon’s coaches,Rarity inspected Gordon’s pipes. “Guess you really have to go to the steam works.”She said.”Something’s broken inside you.”But,Gordon and Rainbow Dash didn’t want to go to the steam works.They wanted to go as fast as they could. “Well well well.So much for learning about everything.”Teased James.”You got too puffed up in your pooled and it serves you right.”Later,Rainbow Dash was waiting for Gordon to be repaired at the steam works. “Ok!Your pipes are repaired.”Said a workman.”Just one more thing and you’ll be ready.Give us about 20 more minutes.”Rainbow Dash heard everything from outside. “Grrrr!More waiting!?”She groaned.Just then,Rarity arrived on James.He was very sick. “Oh please,Rainbow Dash,Help me get to the new station.”Said Rarity.”James’ safety has burst.”Then,Fluttershy arrived on Henry. “Help me,Too.”She whispered.”Henry has a leak in his water boiler.”Rainbow Dash ran inside. “Come on,Gordon.”She said.”We’re going to the official opening of the new station.”Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy jumped into Gordon’s cab and he steamed away. “Stop!“Shouted a workman.“You’re not fully fixed yet!” But,Gordon didn’t hear.Soon,Gordon was coupled to his coaches and he,Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy were on their way to the new station.But then,There was trouble.As gordon reached the new station,The three ponies couldn’t apply his brakes.Something had jammed.Rainbow Dash reduced steam.But,Gordon was still going too fast. “No good!The brakes are stuck!”Cried Rainbow Dash as Gordon’s cab filled with steam. “Oh for Celestia’s sake!”Rarity shrieked. “I can’t watch!”Cried Fluttershy. “Brace for impact!”Called Gordon as he raced into the station,Crashed into the buffers,And smashed into the wall.He dangled from the edge with his heavy coaches keeping him from falling.”Help me!Please!”He yelled.Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy we’re covered in coal dust and their manes were messed up. “My mane.”Moaned Rarity. “Is it over yet?”Fluttershy whispered cracking her eyes open. “Well....At least you have a view.”Said Rainbow Dash.Sir Tophom Hatt came up on a chair carrier. “Well,Gordon,I know you wanted a panoramic view.But,This is not the way to achieve it.”He chuckled before grunting seriously.”Also,You should have waited for your repairs.” “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Gordon.Rarity and Fluttershy glared at Rainbow Dash and Gordon.Later when Gordon was repaired,He and Rainbow Dash arrived at the new station for its second official opening.This time,They arrived safely and everyone clapped and cheered as they pulled in.They were amazed.There was only a set of buffers and a small brick.That made Gordon feel better.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke you him and Rainbow Dash. “Your panoramic view is here to stay.Its not only your view.Its everyone’s view.”Gordon gratefully agreed. Special attractionOne hot summer morning,Sor Tophom Hatt came to the sheds and spoke to Percy and Spike. “We are trying to find the perfect pony partner for our tram engine Toby.”He said.”First,We’ll be testing a pegasus who’s name is Derpy.”Percy was confused. “Who’s Derpy?”Percy asked. “You’ll see.”Said Spike.When they arrived at Wellsworth Station,Spike and Twilight were amazed.Toby the tram engine was painted brown and had a bell that shined like gold. “Hi,Spike.It’s good to see you.”He said.Then,Percy saw Derpy.She looked very dum. “Whoa.Thats Derpy?”Gasped Spike. “It sure is.”Said Spike.Just then,Thomas and Twilight arrived with some trucks.Twilight was sweating in the sun. “Derpy,Could you give me some waaaaaa...”She panted. “Wallet.Watch.Waffles.”Said Derpy. “Derpy,Water!”Panted Twilight loudly. “Why didn’t you say so?”Said Derpy holding some sponge pills and a water bottle.Twilight swallowed the pills and drunk the whole bottle. “Haaaa.That’s better.”Said Twilight reliefed.Suddenly,Her belly started to swell bigger and bigger.Her hooves started to swell,Too.”What?”She Gasped before her cheeks puffed up.Her hooves got pulled into her big body getting bigger and bigger.”I don’t feel so good.”She muffled.At last,She stopped swelling up.She was bigger than Thomas. “Whoa!”Gasped Thomas.The trucks came up with a plan. “On!On!On!”They yelled as they bumping into Thomas and Thomas bumped into Twilight.She started to roll away on the tracks. “Help me!”She muffled. “You may have to excuse me.”Said Thomas before chasing after Twilight.”Get back here!” “Come on,Derpy,We need to get going.”Said Toby puffing away with Derpy.”Theres a special attraction.” “A what?”Derpy asked. “A special attraction is someone who give people rides at a seaside village everywhere.”Toby explained.”This year,I’m the special attraction.” “What does it do?”Derpy asked again. “Just smiles and whistles to everyone.”Said Toby.But,When they arrived,No one was there.Just one man.He whispered to Derpy and turned sadly away. “I guess they don’t have enough room for a special attraction this year.”Said Derpy sadly.Toby felt sad as they puffed back to Wellsworth Station.Percy and Spike were there pulling some trucks. “What’s wrong,Toby?”Percy asked.Before Toby could explain,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Leave these trucks here.There’s an emergency at the harbor.It will be trouble with bullstrode.Both Percy and Spike were confused. “Who’s bullstrode?”They asked.Now,They had two mysteries to solve.Sir Tophom Hatt explained. “Bullstrode is a disagreeable barge.He never stops complaining.”Sir Tophom Hatt was right about Bullstrode. “Come on!Come on!”Grunted Bullstrode.”Why aren’t you trucks where you should be?” “There’s no engine and we can only be where we’re put!”Scolded the trucks.”You’re in the wrong place!Not us!”Just then,Percy and Spike arrived.”Our stone is for Bullstrode.Please put us in a siding so we can load him up and be rid of him!” “Well,If you say so.”Said Spike.Then,There was trouble.As Percy was lining them up,He wasn’t looking where he was going.The trucks were worried.They were heading for the edge of the harbor. “Stop!Stop!”They yelled.But,It was too late.The trucks fell off the harbor and onto Bullstrode.Percy and Spike were surprised. “Help!”Gurgled Bullstrode.”I’m sinking!” “Serves you right!”Giggled the trucks.”You were always barging in and moaning!”Then,There was a water rushing noise. “What’s that sound?”Spike asked. “I think I just figured it out.Look!”Gasped Percy looking back.It was Twilight.She was rolling towards Bullstrode. “Look out!”She cried.She bounced off the harbor and bounced off Bullstrode and into the water. “Ouch!”Groaned Bullstrode.Then,Thomas arrived. “Hey!What did I miss?”He asked. “Thomas,Get me out of here!”Twilight gurgled.It took a long time to clear the mess.Spike,Thomas,And Percy watched as Twilight and Bullstrode were towed to the beach.At the beach,The mane 6 were squeezing Twilight to get the water out of her body. “Don’t worry,Twilight.”Said Spike.”You’ll be bam to normal size in no time.” “Thank you,Spike.”Muffled Twilight.Meanwhile,The Workman were having strong words with Bullstrode. “Now,You can just stay here.Children will play on you and then,You’ll be useful again.“Bullstrode felt embarrassed.Later at Wellsworth,Percy and Toby told each other about their bad times. “So,That’s what happened.”Said Percy. “I guess we both had some seaside surprises.”Said Toby.”Right,Derpy?”He then noticed Derpy flying away. “I think Derpy doesn’t want you to be your partner.”Moaned Twilight. “Don’t worry.We’ll find the perfect driver for you.”Said Thomas. “Percy is a special attraction any day and so are you.”Said Spike. “Hmm.I guess you’re right.”Said Toby.”All we have to do is smile and blow whistles at each other.” James and the trouble with treesThomas and Twilight has been working in the coal yards all day.They were now covered n coal dust.The yard manager spoke to them. “Sorry.You can’t have a wash down.”He said.”Theres a problem with the hose pipe.” “Bother!”Grunted Thomas.”A bath will make us much better.” “The others are sure that we look silly.”Said Twilight.Back at the sheds,The engines and ponies were too busy arguing.James and Rarity were talking loudest of all. “I deserve a new coat of paint and Sir Tophom Hatt wants us to pull the express!” “We are simply the most important engine and pony on Sodor!”Replied Rarity. “Rubbish!”Huffed Henry. “We are all important!”Scolded Fluttershy. “It’s been like this all day.”Whispered Percy. “James is getting a new coat of paint and he and Rarity won’t stop boasting about it.”Replied Spike. “Why James!?”Groaned Twilight.”Thomas is the one who needs a new coat!” “I’d rather not.”Said James.“You’re not a pleasant sight and wouldn’t understand the needs of an important engine.”Thomas and Twilight were furious!The next day,James was being repainted by Rarity when Henry and Fluttershy had an accident.Henry was shunting trucks.But,He wasn’t looking where he was going.The trucks smashed into the buffers and came off the tracks.Asphalt flew everywhere.Luckily,It didn’t fell on James and Rarity. “If you can’t push trucks,Why not talk to a tree instead?”Rarity asked. “You know how much you two like the forest.”Said James. “As a matter of fact,Bossy boiler,Sir Tophom Hatt is inspecting the island for trees that are too close to the tracks.”Said Henry. “Henry’s right.”Replied Fluttershy.”He’s worried they might cause trouble.” “Ha!”Laughed James.”If we came upon a tree,We would just push it aside.” “Really?”Sniffed Henry.On the way to Knapford Station,They passed Thomas and Twilight pulling coal trucks.James blew his whistle loudly.Thomas shot forward. “Easy,Thomas!”Twilight called.But Thomas was so surprised,That he wasn’t looking where he was going.He swerved into a siding,Bashed into the buffers,And came off the tracks.Thomas and Twilight were covered in even more coal dust.Thomas and Twilight were very cross. “James,You caused an accident!!!”Scolded Thomas.But,James and Rarity didn’t hear them.Later,James and Rarity were still boasting when Percy and Spike were working on trees. “Make way for an important engine.”Puffed James. “You wouldn’t feel so important when one of those trees fell on top of you.”Said Percy.”You’d feel hurt.” “Rubbish!”Explained James.”It wouldn’t dare!” “You should be careful.”Said Spike.”Trees can be just as powerful as engines.” “Oh,Please!”Said Rarity.”Now,Excuse us.Sir Tophom Hatt wants us to pull the express.”And she and James left.But,They were wrong when they arrived.Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “I told Gordon and Rainbow Dash to pull the express.Not you two.”He said sternly.”You have caused confusion and delay!You must go to the yards and collect your goods train.” “What!?Why did you tell us we were taking a goods train!?“Gasped Rarity. “I did.But,You didn’t listen.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt sternly.“Also,You have caused an accident with Thomas and Twilight.” “But,Sir,Can’t Stepney or Percy take the goods train?”James asked. “Really useful engines don’t argue.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.So,They didn’t.Rarity and James were cross.They still were when they got to the shunting yard.It then started to rain. “Nice color,James.”Said a truck.”Pity about your face though.“James and Rarity ignored them and set off with their long train.Soon,They came to a hill and they didn’t knew they were in for a bad time.An old tree next to the tracks was being blown by the wind and the rain had weakened the slope.All of a sudden,The tree moved into the tracks.James and Rarity saw the tree around the bend. “Oh no!”Cried Rarity as she applied the brakes.But,It was too late!James and Rarity smashed into the dirt and mud.James’ new paintwork and Rarity’s mane was ruined. “Get out of our way,Tree!”James demanded.”Important engine coming through!”But,The tree didn’t move.James tried to reverse way from the tree.But,His train was too heavy.James and Rarity we’re trapped.Then,They heard a whistle. “It’s Thomas!”Gasped James. “And Twilight,Too!”Replied Rarity.They were worried Thomas and Twilight would laugh at them about their muddy selves.But,Thomas and Twilight knew this isn’t the time for teasing.They buffered to the back of James’ train. “Are you ready?”Whistled Thomas. “We’re ready!”Called James.”As ready as we’ll ever be.”Thomas pulled back as fast as he could.Suddenly,The tree fell down on top of James and Rarity.The tree was in pieces.James and Rarity weren’t hurt.But,James was scratched and Rarity’s mane was filled with twigs.Back at the sheds,James and Rarity now felt sorry for Thomas and Twilight. “My mane.”Moaned Rarity. “My paintwork.”Moaned James. “That tree taught you two a big lesson.”Said Edward. “You’ve done just about enough boasting!”Scolded Applejack.”Having a new coat of paint is one thing.But,It ain’t the only thing!” “We’re terribly sorry about your accident.”Said Rarity sadly. “And we should have listened to Percy and Spike.”Said James.”They were trying to warn us.” “It’s ok.We always pull together no matter the weather.”Said Thomas.Just then,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “You two had been very brave.”He said.“Thomas and James will have a new coat of paint and tomorrow,James and Rarity will pull the express.”Everyone was very happy. Cranky bugsTwilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy love working at the docks.They love the fresh air of the sea.But one day,A crane was causing trouble.His name is Cranky and this was his first time at the docks. “You’re useless little bugs!”He called from above.”If you put these freight cars on the inside lines,I wouldn’t have far to travel.” “Take it easy up there!”Called Thomas. “Yeah!No crane has complained this annoying.”Replied Twilight. “Well,I’m complaining,Now!”Grunted Cranky as he banged his load on the key side.The engines and ponies were shocked.Later,They told Rainbow Dash,Gordon,Rarity,And James all about Cranky. “Cranes are very ferry towers.”Said Rainbow Dash. “They needs proper attention like me,Perhaps.”Said Gordon. “You should see the point of danger from Cranky’s view.”Said Rarity. “He’s high up in the air with the coping wind and baking sun.Then,He looks down and see you all annoying.”Teased James.”No wonder he calls you bugs.”Rarity was cross. “Spike is not a bug!”She scolded. “Just saying why Cranky was teasing them.”Said James.When Cranky overheard the big engines,He grew bossier still and came up with a plan when Percy and Spike arrived to pick up a load of sugar. “Ugh...Push those trucks a little closer.”He said.So,Percy did.“A little more.”Percy and Spike were so cross about Cranky bossing them,They pushed the trucks too far. “Like this?”Spike asked. “Perfect.”Said Cranky as he released his cable crashing the sugar all over Percy and Spike.”Oops.”Then,He played a trick on Thomas and Twilight who were gonna collect oil drums.”Maybe it’ll be best if you shunt your trucks on the other track.Its easier for my crane arm to reach.”So,Thomas did.But,Thomas and Twilight were so cross about Cranky,They pushed their trucks on a track too far.The oil drums smashed beside the trucks splashing oil all over Thomas and Twilight.That afternoon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived.He was concerned. “These delays weren’t your fault.”He said. “You’re right.That big meany got us covered in super and oil!”Groaned Twilight. “I suppose you should stay in the sheds until I can get to the bottom of this.”Said Sir Tophom Hat. “Yes,Sir.”They said as they went back to the sheds.Later,They were having a complication about Cranky. “I can’t believe Cranky did all this.”Moaned Spike washing the sugar off his tail. “No kidding.”Replied Percy. “If only we can prove it was Cranky.”Said Twilight.Their chance came sooner than expected.That night,A big storm blew across the island.The other engines and ponies didn’t had enough time to leave the docks.So,They had to stay in an old shed. “I’m scared!”Whimpered Fluttershy. “Don’t worry.”Said Henry.”This storm will be over soon and we’ll be safe in this shed.”But,Henry was wrong.No one realized they were about to be in great danger by an old steam ship.Its propeller had been damaged by the rough waters.With no control,The ship was steered towards the docks by the waves.It ran a ground straight into the sheds.Everyone was scared. “Lets get out of here!”Cried Stepney.But,It was too late!The ship tore down the sheds and rammed Cranky causing him to tip over. “Hey!Hey!Hey!Whoooooaaa!”He screamed.He crashed onto a warehouse causing it to collapse.It was a terrible mess. “HELP!!!”Cried the engine and ponies from the sheds. “Sorry.But,I can’t.”Groaned Cranky.When the storm ended,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived at the scene of disaster. “Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy will help you and then,You can help the engines and ponies.”He said to Cranky. “Please,Sir!Tell them that I’m sorry for being rude to them,Yesterday!!”Wailed Cranky.But,He stopped revealing what he did.Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “So,It was you who was causing confusion and delay,Yesterday!I’m very disappointed with you!”He scolded.The two engines arrived with Twilight and Spike. “I guess that taught you a lesson you’ll never forget.”Said Spike.Thomas and Percy were attached to chains and they pulled Cranky back up.Soon,Cranky was working hard cleaning the mess.He started by rescuing the others. “Thanks,Cranky.”Called Gordon. “What couldn’t we do without you?”Rainbow Dash asked. “Oh,It’s nothing because being rescued by some little bu..bu..bu...”He was about to say bugs.But,He quickly corrected himself.”Small engines.”Spike and Percy were cross still. “He’s back to bugging us!!!”Scolded Spike as he reversed Percy. “Don’t move!”Cried Twilight. “You’re still attached to Cranky!”Cried Thomas.But,It was too late.Crank fell on his side again. “Not again.”He moaned.Soon,He was back on his legs.Ever since the storm,He never called the little engines,Twilight,And Spike bugs,Again. Horrid lorryIt’s was a beautiful morning at the docks and all the engines and ponies were working hard pushing and pulling trucks.One day,Percy and Spike were late.Cranky the crane was cross. “These ships can’t be kept waiting.They have important cargo.If they miss the tides,They will be delayed in the docks!You should look up to the ships and show more respect!” “It’s not our fault!”Called Spike. “It’s just that we’ve got too much work to do!”Called Percy. “Then,Perhaps a lorry will do the extra work.”Cranky thought.Percy and Spike were shocked and they left.”Ugh...Was it something I said?”Later at the sheds,They told the others what Cranky had said. “Stuff and nonsense!”Snorted James. “No way we would be replaced by a horrid lorry!”Replied Rarity. “We engines run this island.”Sniffed Henry. “Ponies,Too.”Said Fluttershy. “What is a lorry does arrive?”Said Spike in his head.Tomarrow,It did along with two more. “Hey,Percy!I think those trucks of coal are too heavy.Let the lorries take some.”Called Cranky from above.”And I think one of them wants to talk to you.”The first lorry spoke rudely to Percy. “What’s that hump of steaming scrap iron?”He asked. “Scrap iron?Steaming scrap iron!?”Scolded Spike.Percy puffed away in a huff.Later,The second lorry teased Twilight,Thomas,Rarity,And James.Then,He saw Percy and Spike. “Oh!look.Its a purple goblin in a green goblin on wheels!”He teased.”You’ll be scraped.Just you wait and see.”And he left filling the air with black exhaust smoke.The engines and ponies were covered in it. “Bust my buffers!”Cried Thomas. “What a horrid lorry.”Groaned Twilight. “Disgusting!”Grunted Rarity. “Despicable!”Agreed James.When Rosie,Pinkie Pie,Stepney,And Flitter arrived at the bakery,They found the second lorry doing their work. “What do you think you’re doing!?”Demanded Pinkie. “Sorry.I got here fist.So,Back off!”Groaned the lorry. “Well next time,We be here before you!”Replied Rosie as she puffed away.The next engines to meet a lorry was Edward and Toby along with Applejack.This time,It was the first lorry. “Well well well.No wonder this railway is a mess.”The lorry teased Edward and Toby.”You two belong in a museum.Not working in a quarry.” “We may look old.But,We’re useful.”Said Edward. “Useful?Ha!Just toddle.”Laughed the lorry. “Toddle!?”Spluttered Toby. “Now,Calm down,You two.This is no time to argue.”Said Applejack.When Henry and Fluttershy arrived at the docks to collect the flying kipper,There was the third lorry taking the fish. “Guess the flying kipper is now the rolling kipper.Rollin on me.”He said and he left. “These lorries annoy me to no end!”Growled Fluttershy. “That goes double for me.”Agreed Henry.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were cross,Too. “What nonsense!”Snorted Gordon. “Yeah!Even though they don’t take passengers,They tease us,Too!”Said Rainbow Dash.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke to Spike and Percy. “Sorry.I hate to say it.But,One of the lorries are taking the mail.”Percy was sad. “Don’t worry.We’ll go to the mills.”Said Spike.But they arrived,Spike and Percy were shocked to see the second lorry taking the flour. “What are you doing here?”Spike asked. “We three are doing your work,Now.You’re too slow!”Grumbled the lorry. “I hate those lorries more than the troublesome trucks!”Growled Spike.He and Percy were cross and worried as they left. “Where ever we go,There are lorries!”Said Percy worried.But when they arrived at the quarry,Spike and Percy didn’t see a lorry. “Ha!Maybe the lorry is late.”Laughed Spike.Percy backed up to their trucks of rocks and stone and they set off to the docks.The quickest way to the docks was through a narrow gorge.Road veichles had to tackle a steep and dangerous road.When Spike and Percy arrived,They saw the first lorry again.It was loaded with rock and was out of control. “That lorry is in trouble!”Gasped Spike.The lorry hit a curve too fast and slid down the hill.He was getting bumped and bounced until he stopped on the tracks. “Phew!”Said the lorry.But,Percy didn’t stop in time. “Watch out,Lorry!We can’t stop!”Cried Percy.He smashed into the lorry and came off the tracks.Rocks and stone flew everywhere.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The lorry was in pieces. “Rotten roads.”He muttered.Soon,The wrecked lorry was taken to the docks to be loaded onto a ship.Percy and Spike looked at the lorry. “Who’s the hump of steaming scrap iron,Now?”Spike asked. “I’ll be back!”Replied the lorry.“So,You can wipe that silly smile off your smoke box. “Ha!”Laughed Percy as he whether him loudly.Then,Rosie,Pinkie,Stepney,And Flitter arrived with the second lorry on a flatbed. “What happened?”Spike asked. “He was overloaded with flour and cake and he broke down.”Said Rosie. “Not very useful ,Now.Are you?”Laughed Pinkie.The lorries grumbled angrily.Then,James whistled happily. “They’re bringing in the the third lorry on a barge!”He Laughed. “What happened to that one?”Rarity asked Henry and Fluttershy. “Stupid lorry was reversing and fell straight into the sea.”Said Henry.Later,Thomas and Twilight arrived.They look3d at the three lorries and Laughed. “Well well well!The brothers grim!”Laughed Twilight. “Smashed,Broken,And sunk!”Replied Thomas.The lorries never returned and the engines and ponies worked har making sure they will be really useful. HeroesBill and Ben are twin engines who work at the quarry with Toola Roola and Coconut Cream.The twins sometimes like to be cheeky.But,They were growing restless.One day,They were shunting trucks of China clay ready to be taken to the docks. “Listen,Bill.”Said Ben.”Can you hear something?” “What sort of something?”Bill asked. “Something different.”Said Ben. “I can’t hear anything.”Said Toola Roola. “Neither can I.”Replied Coconut Cream. “I can hear something.Its everything.Looks the same.Sounds the same.What we need is a surprise.”Said Ben. “Surprise what?”Bill asked.Before Ben could answer,The quarry manager arrived. “I have received a message from Sir Tophom Hatt.”He said.”He wants you four to go to the harbor.”So,They did. “Wonder what we’ve done wrong.”Said Ben.”It must be you.” “Why me?”Bill asked.”I didn’t do anything wrong and neither did you.”They found out why Sir Tophom Hatt sent them here when he arrived. “I want you four to look after trucks at the harbor.”He said. “Yes,Sir.”Said the ponies. “We’ll do our best.”Said The twins.When they arrived,Gordon spoke to them. “You must behave.You’re on the main line,Now.” “Actually,Gordon,When we saw you,We thought this was the scrapyard.”Giggled Bill.Gordon snorted. “Just make sure our coaches are ready this evening!” “Take it easy,Big G.”Said Rainbow Dash as she and Gordon left.The twins and ponies set to work. “This is easy.”Said Bill. “Yup.We know a lot about trucks.”Replied Ben. “We’ll get this done in no time.”Said Toola Roola. “Likitty split!”Said Coconut Cream. “No need for that.”Said the trucks.”We’ll show you around.We wanna help.”They knew they were bluffing.But,The ponies and twins agreed.Later that evening,The harbor was fill with trucks.They to.d the ponies and twins where to put them.Gordon,Rainbow Dash,And the passengers waited impatiently while the pones and twins tried to sort things out. “Those two better fix this!”Grunted Gordon.But by the time when Gordon and Rainbow Dash left with the express,It was very late indeed.The next morning,Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “I’m very disappointed with you four.You still have a lot to know about trucks.”He said sternly.”You have caused confusion and delay!” “It wasn’t our fault!”Said Bill scared. “He’s right.”Replied Ben.The trucks told where they wanted to be.” “Nonsense.You will stay at the quarry until I can trust you again.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt crossly.“Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy will do your jobs.”The ponies and twins left sadly away.But when they arrived,The troublesome trucks were being rider than ever. “Thomas was shunting some trucks under chute.They pulled Thomas under the chute and stone poured all over Thomas and Twilight. “Man!What trouble.”Coughed Twilight. “Yeah!”Replied Thomas.”We got stuck in this mess thanks to those twins.”This made the twin engines very cross. “It was just a mistake!”Said Bill. “Yeah!Tjose trucks tricked us!”Said Ben.Next,The trucks played a trick on Percy and Spike.He was pulling trucks loaded with stone to the docks along with a flatbed of oil drums. “On!On!On!”They yelled as they pushed Percy into a siding.He biffed the buffers,Oil flew into the air and splattered all over Percy and Spike. “This is gonna be harder than I thought.”Said Percy. “Very slippery work indeed.”Said Spike slipping on oil.The ponies and twins felt terrible.They knew it was all their fault.Suddenly,There was a strange rumbling noise. “Now,That’s a strange noise I haven’t heard before.”Said Bill. “Neither did I.”Said Ben. “Uh oh.”Shuttered Toola Roola as the ground shook.”That sounds like a....”Soon,Lots of rocks came tumbling down. “ROCK SLIDE!!!”Cried the ponies and twins.Then,Came the alarm. “Everyone,Evacuate the quarry at all cost!”Shouted the quarry manager.”Evacuate!”The workman tan to their trucks Nd drive out of the quarry jut in time.Thomas and Percy were leaving with Twilight and Spike.Suddenly,A giant rock blocked the only way out. “We’re trapped!”Cried Twilight. “It’s all coming down!”Cried Thomas. “We’re gonna get crushed!”Cried Spike. “Not if we can help it!”Yelled Toola Roola.The young ponies jumped into their cabs.The twins charged at Thomas and Percy. “Charge!”Shouted the twins.With a bash and a smash,Bill and Ben smashed Thomas and Percy through the boulder and left the quarry just in time.Giant boulders tumbled from the cliffs and all the buildings and water towers come crashing down.Then,Everything stopped.Rubble layed everywhere and the quarry was destroyed. “Oh boy!This wasn’t our fault.”Said Bill. “What will Sir Tophom Hatt say about this?”Ben asked.They found out soon enough. “You four did very well and jumped in to the rescue.Three cheers for the heroes!Hip hip...” “Hooray!”Cheered the workman. “Hip hip...” “Hooray!” “Hip hip...” “Hooray!” “Thank you,Sir.”Said Toola Roola. “Being heroes is quite a surprise.”Said Coconut Cream. “Quite indeed.”Said the twins. A big surprise for PercyPercy and Spike were working in the coal mines.They felt lonely with only the troublesome trucks to tease them. “Cheer up,Percy and Spike.“Said the yard manager.”Sir Tophom Hatt wants us to be here tomorrow and then.You’ll get a good rest at the sheds.“ “We’ll try our best.”Said Spike.But the next day,The trucks teased Percy and Spike even more. “Percy.Spike.They’re so small.They’re no use to us at all.Around the yards,They’ll puff and blow.But on the hills,They’re way too slow.”They sang. “Be quiet!”Scolded Percy.Later,Percy pulled the trucks up the hill and came back down to collect the last load.Not even the smiles of Cheeilee and Bertie can cheer them up. “What’s the matter?”Bertie asked. “Nothing exciting.Thats what.Its just coal,coal,coal and trucks,trucks,trucks.We’re bored,bored,bored.”Moaned Percy. “Why can’t you just tak a few spins on the turntable.Engines like that.”Said Cheerilee. “I think it’ll just make me dizzy.”Said Spike. “Excitement is surprisment.It would be exciting if something surprising happens.Other wise,It wouldn’t be exciting.”Said Bertie as he and Cheerilee left. “It would be surprising is something surprising happens.”Said Percy.”But,What?”Their answer came sooner than expected as they went back to the mines to get more coal trucks.They were still grumbling and there were more than before. “Your so slow!We want another engine.So,we wouldn’t wait all night!”Grumbled a truck. “All night!All night!You can puff and blow!But,On the hills,You’re still too slow!”Sang the rest. “S-S-S-Slow yourself!”Scolded Percy. “Temper temper.”Giggled the trucks.Percy and Spike ignored them as they pulled the trucks up the hill.The trucks were still grumbling. “Too slow!More power!Here all night!Tomorrow,Too!” “Be quiet!”Scolded Spike.Then,There was trouble.Percys coupling snapped! “Surprise surprise!Catch us if you can!”They giggled. “Oh no!”Cried Percy and Spike.The troublesome trucks raced down the hill and onto the main line.Percy rushed into the town.The station master told Spike and Percy. “They’re heading for another hill.It will slow them down.But,They’ll slide back down right into the village.” “We better do something and quick!”Cried Spike. “Spike,Listen!i got an idea.”Said Percy as he told Spike his plan.Soon,The chase was on.Percy and Spike raced down the line where the trucks rolled on. “Are you sure your crazy plan will work?”Spike asked. “My crazy plans always work.All we gotta do if find those trucks.”Said Percy.Suddenly,They heard a bunch of laughter from the distance.”Thats probably them,Now!”And he was right the trucks to started to roll up the hill.As Percy and Spike started to climb the hill,They over took the trucks.Then,Screeched to a halt as the trucks rolled past.Spike quickly placed a wooden board on the tracks hoping it would stop the trucks. “That should do it.”Said Spike.But,He was wrong.The trucks broke the board in two and they rolled back down the hill. “So much for that.”Moaned Percy as he and Spike raced after them again. “Now,What are we gonna do?”Spike asked. “There’s only one thing we can do!”Said Percy. “Oh!I know what you mean!”Said Spike as he climbed on side Percy’s boiler and stood still at the front.Percy started to go faster.Spike was trying to couple Percy to the trucks with chain.”Just a little bit more!”Percy raced faster.At last,Spike coupled the chain to the trucks.”Now!”Percy applied his brakes.But,It wasn’t enough.They were getting closer to the village. “So much for a plan B.”Said Percy. “So,Is there a plan C?”Spike asked.His answer came sooner than expected.The signalman changed the points.Percy and the trucks raced into a siding and crashed off the tracks.Coal dust flew everywhere.But,The village was safe.Bertie and Cheerilee arrived at the scene of rescue. “A chase sounds surprisingly.Dont you think?”Bertie asked. Rusty and the boulderHigh up in the mountain of the narrow gauge railway stood a big boulder.It had been sitting there for a long time.Rusty and Smolder were helping at the quarry.At the sheds,They meet Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy. “Where’s all this rock coming from?”Percy asked. “The new quarry.Thats what.”Said Smolder. “These rocks will be pretty useful.Although,It’s dangerous.”Said Rusty. “Why?”Twilight asked. “Because of a big boulder.”Whispered Rusty.”I think it’s watching me.” “Boulders don’t have eyes.”Said Thomas confused. “Well,Theres something really strange about this one.”Said Smolder.Just then,Edward and Applejack arrived with a new digging machine. “Who’s this?”Spike asked. “His name is thumper.”Said Edward. “He’ll help us collect the rock faster.”Said Applejack.Soon,Thumper was digging hard.The Workman were pleased.But,No one bothered to check the boulder.Later,It started to rain and the workman went home.Rusty and Smolder were ready to go.But,Rusty gazed up and shivered.Above stood boulder.Suddenly,A large slab of rock landed on the tracks.Rusty and Smolder were shocked. “I think it’s best if we leave.”Said Smolder scared.”Maybe the rain loosened some of this rock.” “I think it’s the boulder wanting us to go away.”Shivered Rusty as he and Smolder left.The next day,Rusty,Smolder,And the workman were back.Thumper was digging harder than ever.Suddenly,Rusty noticed something. “The boulders moving!”He gasped. “Don’t be silly.”Said Smolder.”It can’t.”But,It did and obit slammed onto Rusty’s track bouncing Rusty and Smolder off the ground.Then,Boulder started rolling.”I guess I take it back!”Smolders ran not Rusty’s cab and they raced away as fast as they could.Then,They stopped at a junction. “Phew!We’ll wait here until the boulder passes by.”Panted Rusty.But,Boulder was nowhere to be seen.Suddenly,They heard the crashing sound of Boulder smashing through freight cars behind them! “Oh no!Its behind us!”Cried Smolder.Rusty started rolling forwards.Just then,They saw another junction.One line went up hill.Rusty switched tracks and Boulder thundered past.Meanwhile,Sandbar and Skarloey were making their way up to the quarry with some building supplies.Then,They saw Boulder rolling towards them! “Yikes!”They Cried as they raced backwards.Boulder was catching up fast.But,They raced into a siding and biffed into the buffers.Skarloey tumbled off the tracks as Boulder rolled by. “That was close.”Panted Skarloey. “We must warn the yards!”Shouted Sandbar. “I don’t think we have much time!”Called Rusty.Boulder rounded a bend and there ahead was Silverstream and Rheneas. “It’s running loose!”Yelled Rheneas.Silverstream drove him back as fast as she could. “Come on!Come on!Come on!”Cried Silverstream worried.Rheneas swerved into a siding and into a pile of ballast as Boulder rolled by. ”Its better for a smash than a squash.”Panted Rheneas.At the yards,Percy and Thomas were collecting trucks of dynamite from the sheds.Then,They saw boulder rolling to the shed. “Oh no!Its heading straight for us!”Cried Twilght. “Run for your lives!”Cried Spike.But,It was too late!Boulder knocked Thomas,Percy,And the trucks off the track and smashed into the sheds.As the dynamite blew up,Fire and smoke exploded everywhere!Everyone was covered in black soot.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The sheds were destroyed.When Sir Tophom Hatt inspected the destruction,He decided to close the mine.Then,He looked at Boulder. “We should have left this part of the island alone.”He said.The workman moved boulder to a hill where he would never come loose again. Busy going backwardsToad the break an was feeling sad.Everywhere he looked,He can see engines moving steadily forwards.They were all confident and cheerful.The same with their pony drivers.Later,He decided to talk to Oliver and Starlight. “I’m always going backwards.I wish I could have forward going views.” “You can go forward if you’re pulling a train.”Said Gordon. “Oh,Wait.You don’t have a train.”Said Rainbow Dash.Toad felt sadder still.Oliver and Starlight wanted to help. “You are always useful to us,Toad.”Said Starlight. “She’s right.”Replied Oliver.”You help me brake and you keep my trucks in order when we go downhills.” “That is right,Mr.Oliver.”SaI’d Toad.”But,It would be so exciting to go forwards for a change instead of always seeing things sliding away from me.”This gave the troublesome trucks a naughty idea. “Who’s he to start complaining?”Asked a truck. “Well,He’s lucky you be looking after us.”Groaned another. “Let’s teach him a lesson.”Said a third.Soon,Oliver was ready to go.Starlight decided to stay with toad at the back. “It’s gonna be ok,Toad.I’m sure something will make your dream come true.”Said Starlight as Oliver started to leave the yards.The trucks decided to carry out their plan when they reach Gordon’s hill.When they were nearly at the top,They played their trick. “Ready,Steady,GO!”Said the trucks and they jerked back so hard,Oliver’s coupling snapped!Toad,Starlight,And the troublesome trucks rolled down the hill rally fast.”We’re making your wish come true,Toad!” “This is no5 what you had in mind!”Screamed Starlight. “Follow the leader!”Yelled the trucks.Toad was is in a state of shock! “Oh dear!Mrs.Starlight,Hit the brakes!”Cried Toad.But,Then there was trouble again!Starlight tried to apply the brakes.But,The brake handle broke. “Uh oh!”Gasped Starlight.”I guess I forgot to oil the brake lever.”The runaway train raced through Calon station. “Faster,Faster,As fast as you want!”Screamed the trucks.Suddenly,Toad found it fun to go forwards.But,The fun was soon over.A crossing layed ahead and the gates were closed.Toad smashed through the gates!And what was worse,Toad and Starlight realized they were on the wrong track.There ahead was Gordon and Rainbow Dash with the express. “Get out of the way!”Cried Gordon.Luckily,The signalman changed the points just in time as Toad sped past. “On!On!Faster!”Cried the trucks.Just then,Toad and Starlight saw James and Rarity with a goods train. “Yikes!”Cried James. “Look out!”Rued Rarity. “Help!Save us!”Ried Toad.A quick thinking shunter switched the points just in time.James screeched to a halt as Toad flew by. “What was that!?”Gasped James.The signalman warned the station master at the next station. “There’s a runaway coming!” “Don’t panic.We’ll send them into the sidings.”Said the station master.Toad and Starlight were now heading straight to Percy and Spike. “Watch out!”Called Spike.Toad and the trucks swerved into the yard.He and Starlight saw some buffers. “Good!Those will stop us.”Said Toad relived.But,The points to the buffers weren’t set and Toad raced back onto the main line. “You gotta be kidding.”Moaned Starlight.Meanwhile,Oliver was racing to the rescue. “I must catch Toad and Starlight.I must!”Said Oliver determined.Toad and the trucks sped past Henry and Fluttershy pulling flatbeds of building supplies. “Oh my goodness!”Cried Fluttershy. “What’s going on!?”Gasped Henry.More trouble layed ahead.Workman were working on a bridge. “Oh no!If we go on that bridge....”Said Starlight. “It’ll collapse!”Cried Toad.The workman diverged Toad and Starlight onto old sidings.They crashed through the buffers and splashed into a muddy pond.Toad and Starlight were very exhausted and very muddy. “Phew!Stopped at last.”Gurgled Toad.Oliver arrived.When he saw Toad and Starlight,He could only smile. “A pond is the perfect place or a toad.I suppose.Mind the pun.”He said.That night,Toad spoke to Oliver and Starlight. “I’m sorry if I caused you embarrassment,Mr.Oliver.” “That’s alright,Toad.”Said Starlight washing the mud off her mane. “So,What did you think of going forwards?”Oliver asked. “It was fun.But,I think I’ll stick to the future busy going backwards.”Said Toad. Bowled outSir Topham Hatt came to see the engines at the sheds. “Good morning,Everyone.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”We are getting extra work.So,I’m sending a new engine here.Hate to say it.But,A diesel is all that’s available.His name is Lucas.Please be sure to avoid any...Ugh..Disturbances.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt before leaving. “What does that mean?”Flitter asked. “That’s means this new diesel is difficult.”Said James and he was when he arrived.Benjamin surveyed the shed. “Not bad.I’ve seen worse.”He said.”At least you’re all clean.”The engines and ponies glared.”But,That doesn’t matter.Sir Tophom Hatt will scrap you all soon and send diesels like me.And I’m off.A fill of oil,A touch on the starter,And I’m off.No bother and no waiting.They have to fuss at you for hours until you’re ready.”Everyone was furious! Next day,Stepney and Fluttershy were moving down the line with their goods train.Lucas spotted them while moving down the track.”I think it’s time you learn a lesson.”He blew his horn long and loud.The signalman was so surprised,He accidentally flipped the points.Stepney swerved onto an old track.He was going so fast,The rails did took Stepney and the trucks weight and a rail snapped!Stepney slid off the tracks and his load crashed down the ditch.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,Stepney and Flitter were cross. “Hey,You!”Called Flitter angrily.”Get back here!”But,Lucas didn’t listen.The next day,Stepney and Fluttershy told the engines and ponies all about their accident. “Unbelievable!”Scolded Rainbow Dash. “Disgraceful!”Grumbled Gordon. “How horrid!”Said Rarity. “Disgusting!”Said James. “Unforgivable!”Scolded Fluttershy. “Despicable!”Said Henry. “To say such things to us!”Said Rosie. “It’s to teach him a lesson we’d be wanting!”Said Stepney. “But,How do we do it?”Flitter asked.Their chance come sooner than expected.A railway inspector was doing some final checks on Benjamin’s air in tank.The wind tugged on the inspectors hat and blew it right off his head.Soon,Benjamin was ready.He saw his coaches at the platform.He backed up to them and set off with the passengers. “Look at me!”He called to Flitter and Stepney.”Now,I’ll show you what I can really do!”Suddenly,Benjamin’s engine shakes and spluttered.The passengers were being bumped and bounced in the coaches.With a final cough,The diesel stopped.Meanwhile,The inspector was looking for his hat.When he looked at Lucas,There was the hat in his air in tank. “My hat!”Gasped the inspector.”You sucked it in through your air in tank!” “Oh dear.Now,Who’s going to take the passenger train?”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Please,Sir,Can me and Stepney do it?”Flitter asked. “That sounds like a great idea.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt happily.”It’s a long train.You need another engine to help.” “We can help.”Said Twilight. “Two engines are better than one.”Said Thomas.So,Thomas and Stepney backed up to the coaches and set off. “Time for a little sprint.”Sad Stepney. “We’re ready when you are.”Said Thomas.They wizzes through Edwards station and raced up Gordon’s hill.It was a heavy load.But,They finally made it.At last,They arrived at Wellsworth station.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were just leaving with the express. “Hey,You two!”Said Gordon. “Sir Topham Hatt punished that diesel for me and Stepney's accident.”Said Flitter. “Serves him right for derailing you two.”Said Rainbow Dash as Gordon steamed away.At the yards,Lucas spoke to Flitter and Stepney. “I’m truely sorry about your accident.” “That’s alright.I think it’s time you need to be more useful.”Said Flitter.Lucas smiled. FishOne night,A huge load of fish was being loaded onto Henry’s special train called the flying kipper.There were so many fish,They needed extra trucks.The only ones found were old ones.They hadn’t been used for a long time.Henry waited impatiently as Duck and Trixie shunted them into place.Just then,Thomas and Twilight arrived to with the mail train. “Hello,Duck.Hello,Trixie.”Said Thomas.”Going fishing?” “Well,For one reason,If fish get into your boiler,They make you sick.And two,They can be smelly.”Said Thomas. “Fish in boiler?”Twilight asked confused. “That happened to me a year ago.”Said Thomas.”The water tower was empty.So,I tried river water.But,I accidentally caught a fish.”Twilight was surprised. “Gonna pretend I didn’t hear that.”Moaned Twilight. “Anyway,Good night.”Said Thomas before leaving.Henry grunted dreadfuly. “Don't worry,Henry.With the extra load,We need an engine to push us up the hill.”Said Fluttershy climbing into Henry‘s cab.Before leaving the docks with his extra heavy load.Meanwhile,Ducks and Trixie were waiting at Edwards station for the flying kipper.Henry and Fluttershy were making good progress.At last,They arrived at Edwards station. “Come on,Duck.We could need a push.”Whistled Henry. “We’ll do.”Replied Duck.He buffered up not coupled to the train.So,Henry could keep on going with out stopping. “Ready!”Called Trixie and off they went.Soon,They reached Gordon’s hill. “Push hard!”Called Fluttershy. “We’re doing it!”Replied Trixie.Henry was pulling harder than he realized.Suddenly,Duck felt the wait from his buffers slacking.So,He slowed down. “What was that?”Duck noticed. “I don’t know?”Said Trixie.”But,We must keep pushing.”So,Duck sped up more.Meanwhile,Henry and Fluttershy were having problems,Too. “What’s wrong,Henry?”Fluttershy asked. “My train’s getting heavier.”Henry groaned.”I’m slowing down.”Then,There was trouble.Duck moved too fast and smashed into the old trucks!Henry and Fluttershy heard the crash and stopped halfway up the hill.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The old truck were in pieces,Duck came off the rails,And he and Trixie were covered in smelly fish. “How embarrassing.”Moaned Trixie.The next day,Trixie found a tail lamp at the bottom of the hill.Duck was surprised. “Guess that explains the clunk sound we heard.”He said.Later,Sir Tophom Hatt spoke kindly to them. “The accident wasn’t you fault.It was just a loose tail lamp.We’ll make sure you get repaired,Duck.” “Thank you,Sir.”Said Trixie. “Thomas did warn us about fish.They sure got us in a pickle.Didn’t they?”Said Duck. Bradford the brakevanOne day,Thomas was trying to pull one trucks.But,They had their brakes on. “Come on,Guys!”Groaned Thomas.”Leave your brakes off!”Just then,Edward and Applejack arrived wit their goods train. “Hey,Edward.Hey,Applejack.These trucks are very careless.”Moaned Twilight. “Well,Our trucks are being in order thanks to the new brakevan on Sodor.”Said Edward. “New brakevan?”Said Thomas confused.Twilight and Thomas looked at the brakevan.He was painted green and was very handsome. “Who are you?”Twilight asked. “I am Bradford.”Said the brakevan.”Can I help keep your trucks under control?” “Oh,Yes.”Said Thomas as he backed up to Bradford. “Stop giggling,You silly trucks!Im in charge!”Said Bradford sternly. “Y-Y-Yes,Sir!”Said the trucks scared. “Wow!You act like a general.”Said Thomas impressed as he left to the quarry.They arrived and filled their trucks to the top.They were just about to leave when..... “Stoooop!”Called Bradford.Thomas screeched to a halt. “What’s wrong?”He asked. “Rule number 4:No trucks shall be loaded more then 2ft.Now,Unload those trucks!”Bradford ordered.So,The workman unloaded the trucks.When Thomas and Twilight arrived at the docks,They were late.Sir Topham Hatt wa waiting. “Twilight and Thomas,You are late.Leave those trucks,Go fetch Annie and Clarabel,And get back on schedule.”He said.Just then,Jame and Rarity arrived with a train of coal trucks. “Hello,Twilight.Mind if we borrow you brakevan?”Rarity asked. “Be our guest.”Panted Twilight as she and Thomas left.James and Rarity just started their trip with Bradford when.... “Hold it!”Said Bradford.James stopped. “What is it,Darling.”Rarity asked. “Rule number 8:Always keep your trucks clean.”Said Bradford.”A filthy train is a filthy disorder.Now,To the wash down!Hut!Hut!Hut!Move it!Move it!”So,James went to the was down instead of the depot. “Trucks don’t get washed.”Said James confused.Thomas and James weren’t the only engines delayed by Bradford.Tht night,Henry and Fluttershy were pulling the flying kipper with Bradford as their brakevan. “I spot a crack in your lamp.”Said Bradford noticing the tiny crack in Henry’s lamp.”That needs to be replaced.Rule number 5:All broken parts must be replaced if noticed.” “But,It’s just a tiny crack and the steam work is miles from here.”Said Fluttershy. “And we have fish to deliver.”Said Henry. “We must fix engines even when fish are involved.”Said Bradford.So,Henry went to the steam works and didn’t deliver the fish.The next day,The engines and ponies told each other all about Bradford. “We were so late,Sir Tophom Hatt was furious!”Said Fluttershy angrily. “He made us late,Too!”Replied Percy.”After noticing one leaf on the line!” “Us,Too because he spotted a scratch in my paint!”Said Stepney. “He keeps making us late with his silly rules and regulations!”Scolded Rainbow Dash.”That general needs to pipe down!” “We keep getting into trouble with Sir Tophom Hatt.”Moaned Spike. “I think that brakevan thinks this railway is under the same rules of his railway.”Said Twilight. “But,It isn’t.”Said Applejack.”How can we stop that crazy brakevan?” “I don’t know.”Said Thomas.”But,We’ll find out.”The next day,Thomas and Twilight arrived to collect empty trucks to take to the quarry.Bradford was the only brakevan left there.So,Thomas and Twilight didn’t took him.When they arrived at the quarry,The trucks were loaded and they set off to the docks without a brakevan. “This time,Sir Tophom Hatt will be pleased with us.”Said Twilight.On the way,Thomas steamed up Gordon’s hull as hard as he could.Then,There was trouble.When Thomas got to the top,The troublesome trucks surged forward. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They yelled.With no brakevan to slow down,Thomas and Twilight couldn’t stop.Then,There was more trouble.Percy and Spike were waiting at a signal at the bottom of the hill. “Percy!Spike!Look out!”Cried Twilight as she applied the brakes.But,It was too late!Thomas smashe dinto the back of prey train and came off the tracks.Luckily,No one was hurt.Oliver and Starlight arrived with Sir Topham Hatt and the breakdown train. “Twilight and Thomas,What were you thinking going on without a brakevan?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked Sternly. “We’re sorry,Sir.This is all Bradford’s fault!”Said Thomas. “Bradford you say?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked. “That’s right.He’s the one who made me and Thomas late.Spike and Percy,Fluttershy and Stepney.All of us!”Said Twilight.Back at the sheds where Bradford stayed,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived on Thomas.He was very cross. “Bradford,You have confusion and delay and you owe the engines and ponies and apology for making them late!”He said crossly.Everyone was very cross. “I’m so sorry for all I've done.”Said Bradford.”I didn’t know this railway had different rules then my railway.” “Well,You thought wrong!”Scolded Rainbow Dash. “You’re silly rules got us all in a pickle!A real spicy one!”Scolded Applejack. “You will stay in the yards until you are wanted again.I hope you’ve learned your lesson.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Bradford sadly.”And I’m sorry about your accident,Twilight,Thomas.”Twilight and Thomas smiled. “We accept your apology.”Said Twilight. “I want to say something.”Said Bradford.Twilight and Thomas listened.”Before you left the yards,I was going to say ‘Goodbye’.” “Goodbye!?You mean me and Thomas seen you just for two days!?”Gasped Twilight. “It’s true.Sorry that you didn’t get a big amount of time to see me.”Said Bradford. “Maybe we can have a little more time.”Said Thomas.That night,Bradford was on the back of Thomas’ goods train for the mainland. “Now,This is more like it.”Said Twilight as she,Thomas,And Bradford left to the mainland. “Full steam ahead!”Said Bradford. “Full steam ahead!”Replied Thomas and Twilight. Rusty helps Peter samOne day,Rusty and Smolder were taking a goods train to the quarry.Just then,They saw Harold and Spitfire in the air. “hey!Who are you?”Harold asked. “I’m Smolder and this is Rusty.”Said Smolder. “Nice to meet you.”Said Rusty.”What are you doing here?” “Just out for a little patrol.”Said Spitfire.”Who knows what trouble might happen.”Meanwhile,Sir handle and Gallus were taking a goods train of slate. “Let’s keep it on,Buddy.”Said Gallus.”We’ll be there in no time.”Suddenly,The trucks surged forward. “On!On!”They yelled as they pushed Sir handle into a siding. “Whoa!”Cried Sir handle as he tumbled off the tracks.Slate flew everywhere.No one was hurt.But,Sir handle was cross. “Take it easy!Just ignore those trucks.”Said Gallus.But,Sir handle ignored Gallus instead.Back at the yards,He was still boasting. “I hate trucks!”He scolded. “That goes double for me!”Replied Gallus.Just when Gallus left to talk to Ocellus and Peter Sam,Gordon and Rainbow Dash arrived. “Hey.Im Sir handle.Who are you?”Sir handle asked. “I’m Rainbow Dash and this is Gordon.”Said Rainbow Dash. “If you were sick,You wouldn’t take any trucks.”Said Gordon. “Now,Thats a good idea.”Said Gallus.When Peter Sam and Ocellus came back,Sir handle started pretending.”I don’t feel well.”He moaned. “Don’t worry.”Said Gallus.”Ocellus and Peter Sam will do your jobs.”Some of Sri handle trucks were coupled behind Peter Sam’s coaches and Rusty and Smolder took care of the rest.Trucks were never rude to peter Sam and Ocellus.They always behave.When Peter Sam and Ocellus finished taking their passengers,They took the empty trucks to the in clime.Peter Sam and Ocellus put the empty trucks in place at the bottom of the slope.Then,Waited on the other track for the loaded trucks.But,The loaded trucks didn’t see Peter Sam properly.They thought he was Sir handle.When they started moving,Their chance for trickery had come. “Faster!Faster!”They yelled as they surged forward trying to break the cable. “No!No!”Wiled the empty trucks.”It’s Peter Sam!”But,It was too late!With a crack and a creek,The loaded trucks cable snapped.They started to roll down the hill faster. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They yelled.Peter Sam and Ocellus shut their eyes.The trucks slammed into Peter Sam sending one of them flying and breaking the water channel.It was a terrible mess.Later,Rusty and Smolder arrived. “My goodness!What happened!?”Gasped Smolder. “Don’t worry!”Said Rusty.”We’ll get you out.”Peter Sam was in bad shape.His fennel was cracked and his boiler was dented. “Thanks,Rusty,Smolder.”Said Peter Sam as he puffed slowly back to the sheds.There,Mr.Percival was very cross with Sir handle and Gallus. “Sir handle and Gallus,You have caused confusion and delay!”Said Mr.Percival crossly.”You will do Peter Sam’s work along with your own for the rest of the week!”And he let.Sir handle and Gallus weren’t the only ones punished.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were also punished by Sir Tophom Hatt. “You should know that I finally caught you for giving James the idea to be sick,Too.You will pull goods trains until I can trust you again.”He said sternly. “Oh,The indignity.”Moaned Gordon.Meanwhile,Gallus spoke to Peter Sam and Ocellus at the sheds. “I’m sorry about your accident.So is Sir handle.We always stand well back because trucks don’t like me.” “Why didn’t you warn us?”Ocellus asked. “We didn’t think.We never do.”Sir handle sighed.They did started to think about Gordon and Rainbow Dash.When the wreckage was clear,Rusty and Smolder went down the line.Just then,They met Harold and Spitfire again. “Splendid to see you again.”Said Harold. “We’re completely our evenings look about.”Said Spitfire. “Cheers!”Called Smolder. “Keep up the good work!”Called Rusty as they set of back home. Special funnelPeter Sam was still in bad shape.His funnel was never the same ever since his accident with trucks.At the sheds,Peter Sam was still sad. “My funnel is still crooked!When will my new funnel get here?”He sighed. “Don’t worry.”Said Ocellus.”It’ll be here any moment.”Later,They had to take some passengers.They entered a tunnel.Suddenly,There was a Lang and Peter Sam exited the tunnel as a different looking engine. “Where’s my funnel!?”Peter Sam gasped.Just then,Ocellus Lund a rock on his boiler. “This rock must’ve came loose from the tunnel and knocked your funnel off.”Ocellus realized. “Man!The others are sure to think I’m silly.”Moaned Peter Sam.Ocellus then found an old pipe on the ground. “We could use this as a funnel until you new one comes.”Said Ocellus as she tied the pipe on top of Peter Sam.At last,They finished their journey with the pipe as Peter Sam’s funnel.Bak at the yards,Thomas and Twilight arrived with some troublesome trucks.The trucks started teasing Peter Sam. “Peter Sam said again and again.His new funnel will put us to shame.Went into the tunnel and lost his old funnel.Now,His famous new funnels a drain.”They sang. “Be quiet!”Yelled Ocellus as she turned herself into a huge bug monster.”You better stop laughing!”She roared.The trucks stopped.The next day,Peter Sam’s new funnel finally arrived.It was square shaped.Peter Sam and Ocellus were confused. “Looks like someone squashed it.”Said Peter Sam.Mr.Percival laughed. “Don’t worry,Peter Sam.This new funnel is special indeed.You’ll see.”Soon,Peter Sam loved his new funnel.So did Ocellus.The funnel had so many pipes,It made puffing so much easier. “I feel stronger than ever!”Chuffed Peter Sam.Even Sir handle and Gallus were impressed. “I can’t understand it.”Said Sir handle.”Peter Sam strolls along the line so easily.” “Yeah.”Replied Gallus.”He just seems to make work so easily.”All the engines wished they had a funnel like him,Too. Toby and the floodIt was a rainy day on the island of Sodor.Everywhere was wet wet wet.There was a huge dam that was keeping the river from rising too high.Toby the tram engine was just about to inspect the dam when Percy,Spike,Rosie,And Pinkie arrived. “I hope the dam is safe.”Said Rosie. “I hope,Too.”Said Toby. “I’ll come with you.You may need assistance.”Said Spike climbing into Tobys cab.“Percy,Rosie,And Pinkie,Wait here until we get back.” “Right.”Said Percy.Toby and Spike set off.On the way,They had to cross and old wooden bridge.Soon,They reached the dam.Harold and Spitfire were inspecting the dam from above.Toby started to cross the bridge as Spike looked on the other side.The water was almost as high as the dam. “Whoa.Thats a lot of water.”Said Spike.There was worse when water started spraying from the low side.”The dam is breaking up!We must warn everyone!”Toby puffed back of the dam as fast as he could.Percy,Rosie,And Pinkie wee waiting for Toby and Spike on the other side of the old bridge.At last,Toby and Spike arrived. “The dam is breaking up!”Called Toby. “We must find high ground!”Called Spike. “Your only hence is to cross the bridge!”Called Rosie. “It doesn’t look safe to me.”Said Toby worried and he was right.The river was now so high,That the bridge was in danger of collapsing. “It’s our only chance,Toby.”Said Spike.”If the dam breaks,Who knows what’ll happen!”Toby puffed slowly across the bridge.Meanwhile,James and Rarity we’re pulling a heavy goods train through the wind and rain. “I hope this rain ends.”Moaned James. “Me,Too.Its ruining my mane.”Replied Rarity.There was so much rain,They didn’t see that the points weren’t changed.They we’re heading for the dam.Then,There was trouble.The dam started to collapse!James came off the rails and splashed into the river. “HELP!”He called as he flowed down the rapids.Toby and Spike were half way across the bridge when James and Rarity raced down the river and smashed the bridge sending Toby and Spike into the river with them. “Whoa!”Cried Toby. “Don’t worry!I’ll save you!”Called Pinkie as she jumped into the river. “Pinkie!”Cried Rosie. “We’ll catch them on the left track!”Said Percy.”It meet the river further down!”So,Rosie and Percy raced down the left track.The water flooded James and Toby’s cabs. “Rarity!Are you alright?”Called Spike trying to stay float. “I’m not fine!My mane is ruined!”Shrieked Rarity. “At least things can’t get worse.”Said Toby.But,Things did when they passed a sing that made them shutter.It read ‘Beware the waterfall’. “If we go over that waterfall,We’re doomed!”Cried James.Harold and Spitfire flew above them. “We’re gonna drop a rope!Attach it to yourself quickly!”Called Spitfire dropping a rope.Raity tied the rope to the akevan and Spike coupled Toby to James.Just then,Percy and Rosie showed up.Spitfire flew over to them. “I’m gonna tie the other end to Rosie.Then,You and Percy pulled Toby,Spike,And the others to safety.”She said as she tied the rope Rosie’s buffers.Then,She coupled Percy to Rosie.The engines struggled super hard trying to pull the others to safety.But,The rivers were pulling them back. “Its no good!The rivers too strong!”Groaned Rosie.Just then,Pinkie came up with an idea. “I got an idea!”She said.”Spike,Fly me to the dam!” “Ok.Here it goes.”Said Spike lifting Pinkie by the hooves.Spike was fighting through the wind and rain while Percy and Rosie were doing their best to pull Toby,James,And Rarity from the waterfall.At last,Spike and Pinkie reached the dam. “Now,Lower me under the water from above!”Called Pinkie.Spike lowered Pinkie into the water.She started drinking the water swelling bigger and bigger until she was the size of the hole in the dam.Pinkie pulled her head out of their water. “What will I do,Now?”Spike asked. “Just let go!”Muffled Pinkie. “What!?”Gasped Spike. “Trust me!”Muffled Pinkie.Spike let go Pinkie go.She rolled down the high water to the dam.Spike closed his eyes.Suddenly,There was a plunk sound.Spike opened his eyes and was shocked.Pinkie was so big and round,She plugged the hole in the dam. “Wait a go,Pinkie!”Cheered Spike. “We did it!”Muffled Pinkie happily.With the dam plugged,The river started lowering and the engines hit the bottom and stopped. “Phew!What a close one.”Panted Rarity.With the rain gone and the dam mended,The villagers threw a big party.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to James and Rarity. “Why did you go onto that dam?it wasn’t safe.” “Sorry.There was so much rain,We didn’t see we went the wrong way.”Said Rarity. “Well,At lease you’re ok.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt happily. “Thanks to Harold and Spitfire.“Said James. James goes buzz buzzOne day,James and Rarity were taking passengers when they saw Trevor the tractor working in the orchard. “Hello,Trevor.”Said Rarity. “You look as bright as my paintwork.”Said James. “I sure do.”Said Trevor happily.Then,James and Rarity heard a strange buzzing noise. “What’s that sound?”James asked. “Those are bees.”said Trevor.Just then,A new diesel rolled in.His name is Boco. ”Be careful or they sting you.”He said “Ha!”Laughed James.”No bee can mess with us!”And he huffed away.Meanwhile,Bill and Ben were working at the docks with Toola Roola and Coconut Cream when a Boco arrived.He always keeps the twins in order.Later,Boco met Duck and Trixie. “I remember when I first met those two.They nearly made my eyes pop out.”He said. “How did they do that?”Trixie asked. “At first,I thought there was one of them.But,When I saw two other,I was shocked.”Said Boco. “What a cheeky trick.”Said Trixie.”Not trickier than the great and powerful Trrrixie!Anyway,Do you have a pony partner?” “Sorry.I don’t.”Said Boco.”I will,Soon.” “Well,I sometimes all Bill and Ben the bees.”Said Duck. “A good name.”Replied Boco.”They terror when they start buzzing around.“Just then,James and Rarity arrived. “What that,Duck?You’re afraid of bees?”James asked. “They’re only insects,After all.Don’t let that buzz box diesel get in your head.“Replied Rarity. “His name is Boco and he didn’t.”Said Trixie.”He’s just....”She was it off by James. “I don’t care anything about bees.So does Rarity.Just blow steam and let them wiz off.”Said James. “Buzz buzz buzz.”Teased Duck.Next morning,James and Rarity were taking passengers from Knapford station.Just then,Rosie and Pinkie went y with flatbeds loaded with bee hives. “Make way!”Called Rosie. “Bee hives coming through!”Called Pinkie Pie.Then,There was trouble.They didn’t knew the points were stuck.They swerved into the sidings aNd biffed into the buffers.Rosie went right off the tracks.Then,There was trouble again!Rosie biffed the buffers so hard,The bee hives fell and broke open.The passengers were shocked.Then,They cleared the station quietly like magic. “Hey!What the?Where is everyone?”Rarity asked.Just then,They heard a familiar buzzing noise. “Uh oh.Thats not a good sound!”Gasped James and it wasn’t.The bees were too cold to be cross.So,They buzzed around Pinkie hoping she would fix their hive.But,She didn’t understand.Neither did Rosie.Then,The bees turned to James.His boiler was nice and warm.The bees landed on his boiler.“Buzz off!Buzz off!”Suddenly,One of the bees burnt his foot. “Yow!Eee!Ooo!Ouch!”He screamed as he flew into the air.The bee thought James and Rarity had burnt him on purpose. “Where did he go?”Rarity asked.Then,The bee flew down. “This is gonna hurt.”Moaned James.The bee stung him the nose.“YOOOOOOOWWW!”Then,The bee told the other bees what happened and swarmed around Rarity stinging her all over. “Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!”She screamed.The bee flew right back onto James’ boiler leaving Rarity covered in bee sting bumps. “That’s it!Ive had it with these bees!”Yelled Rarity.James and Rarity left so quickly,They had no idea they left all their coaches behind.They tried everything to get rid of the bees.First,James spun on a turntable super fast.Rarity stopped the turntable.”Did it work?”The bees didn’t get loose.But,James felt dizzy.Next,They tried washing the bees off.But,They clanged harder to James.Then,They tried steaming them off by going through a big tunnel and still,The bees wouldn’t leave. “It’s no good.”Said James sadly.“What will we do?” “We’ll have to go back for another hive.”Said Rarity.As they arrived at the farm yards,The bees flew into their new homes. Useful railwayOne day,Thomas and Twilight were heading for the new railway called Arlesdale junction. “I heard the cmc are gonna have their own engines there.”Said Twilight. “What will they be?”Thomas asked.They found out when they arrived.They gasped.The little engines were even smaller than the narrow gauge engines. “Who are you!?”Twilight gasped.Then,A man came to see them. “Twilight,Thomas,Meet Rex,Mike,And Bert.“He said.”I’m the controller of this railway.My name is Mr.Duncan.Not the Duncan on the narrow gauge railway.The cmc have volunteered to be their drivers.”When they stand up,The engines are as tall as the little fillies.Twilight and Thomas were impressed.Later,Mike and Scootaloo were taking some empty trucks to the yards.Suddenly,There were sheep on the tracks.Scootaloo applied the brakes and they stopped just in time. “Get out of the way,You silly animals!”Whistled Mike. “Move it,Will you!?”Scolded Scootaloo.That night at the sheds,Mike and Scootaloo told the others about the sheep. “Sheep are nothing but trouble!”Grumbled Mike. “We just don’t see the point of those silly things.”Said Scootaloo.Rex and Applebloom laughed. “Useful?How?”Scootaloo asked. “It’s true.Farmers use sheep’s wool make clothes.”Said Applebloom. “Quite right,Applebloom.”Said a voice.It was Mr.Duncan.”The farmer heck asked us to take their wool to market.If we do it well,We’ll show everyone that we are a really useful railway.”Bert and Sweetie Belle were confused. “I don’t understand.“Said Sweetie Belle. “She’s right.”Replied Bert.”We don’t take sheep in trucks.They’ll just get out on the tracks like what happened to Mike and Scootaloo.” “Don’t be silly.“Laughed Rex.”We take their wool in bales.Its an easy job.” “Easy?I don’t how how easy it will be,Rex.But,Seeing how easy it is,You can take the wool,Tomorrow.”Said Mr.Duncan.The next day,Rex coupled to his trucks and he and Applebloom set off.They stopped at every farm loading wool bales into their trucks.Soon,They were down to one empty truck. “Alright!”Said Rex.”I told you it was easy.” “You said it.”Said Applebloom.”Only one more load and we’re away!”But,They didn’t knew the last load was with Willy.Willy was one of the farmers and was always running late.So,He decided to go faster on his tractor.Bert and Sweetie Belle were worried when Willy passed. “Your load is slipping!”Called Bert. “Oh dear.I ant stop,Now.”Said Willy.”I’m already late.I hope it’ll hold.”But,He was wrong when we swerved on a curve.The trailer tipped over and dumped the wool bales on the tracks.”Oh,Crumbs!Thats torn it.I must wan Rex and Applebloom.”He ran down the road and onto the bridge.Meanwhile,Rex and Applebloom were enjoying themselves. “I said it was easy.I said it was easy.”Said Rex.Then,Everything happened at once. “Rex!Applebloom!Watch out!Slow down!”Called Willy.Then,As they went under the bridge,They saw the bales ahead! “Stop!STOP!STOOOOP!!!”Cried Rex as he slammed on his brakes.But,It was too late!Rex crashed into the bales and came off the tracks.Luckily,No one was hurt.Mr.Duncan came to see what happened. “We’re sorry,Sir.”Said Applebloom.”We tried to slow down.But,We didn’t know we were blocked until we went under the bridge.” “It’s really my fault.”Said Willy.”I lost control of the load cause I took the bend too hard.Sorry,Sir.” “Don’t tell me.Tell Rex and Applebloom.”Said Mr.Duncan. “Sorry.”Said Willy. “You will have to stay here until Bert,Sweetie Belle,Mike,And Scootaloo are finished with their jobs.”Said Mr.Duncan.So,Rex and Applebloom did after Bert and Sweetie Belle took their trucks to market.That evening,Rex was hoisted back on the rails by Mike and Bert. “Don’t worry.”Said Bert.”It wasn’t your fault about the accident.” “She’s right.”Said Scootaloo. “It was that Willy.”Said Mike.Back at the Arlesdale junction,Mr.Dunan was waiting. “Rex and Applebloom,Good to have to have you back.”He said happily.“I know you did your best to stop in time.” “You see right about sheep being useful.”Said Scootaloo “You were right what you said yesterday.”Said Sweetie Belle. “Easy peasy...”Said Bert. “Apple squeezey.”Finished Mike. "They may have called us a toy railway.But,The way you six did well,This proves we are a really useful railway."Everyone smiled including Rex and Applebloom. Mikes whistleThere are three miniature engines on the island of Sodor.Theres Rex the green engine with Applebloom,Bert the blue engine with Sweetie Belle,And Theres Mike the red engine with Scootaloo.He can be rather grumpy sometimes and Mike doesn’t like taking passengers.Scootaloo like taking passengers with Mike.But,She doesn’t like getting into trouble.One day,Mr.Duncan came to see Mike and Scootaloo. “Mike,Scootaloo,With Rex being repaired at the sheds,You will take his passengers.”He said. “Ugh...But,Sir,You know i only take goods trains.”Said Mike. “Oh,Come on,Mike.This’ll be fun.”Said Scootaloo.But,Mike was still grumpy after they picked up the passengers.Just then,There was a hissing noise from Mikes boiler. “Huh?”Said Mike confused.”What was that?” “I don’t know?”Said Scootaloo.”But,We must carry on.”On the way to the next station,There where signs for engines to whistle in order let everyone know they are coming.But,Mike whistled at everything.When they reached the station,Scootaloo inspected Mike to see what was that hissing noise.“Hmm.I doesn’t make sense.Everything looks ok.” “Oh please!Its just nothing.Now,Let’s get this job over with!”Groaned Mike.But,On the way back,Scootaloo heard a clanging sound. “That’s weird.”She said.Suddenly,They saw cow was on the line.“Oh come on!I hate things getting in our way!” “Me,Too!”Whistled Mike as he puffed forward slowly.”Shoo!Shoo!”But,Still,The cow didn’t move.This made Mike and Scootaloo very cross. “Right!This is the last straw!Get out of our way,You silly animal!”Scolded Scootaloo. “MOVE IT!!!”Shouted Mike.Then,There was trouble.Mike got so cross and he whistled so hard,His whistle cap shot right off and into the air like a rocket!The cow was scared and ran off the track as the cap landed in a field. “Haha!So,Thats what was loose.”Laughed Scootaloo.Mike felt embarrassed.Scootaloo tried to find the cap.But,It was no use.Luckily,She had a hand whistle.But,On the rest of the way,Mike was still sad what he had done.Back at the yards,Rex and Bert laughed.So did a Applebloom and Sweetie Belle. “That was funny!Your whistle as a rocket!”Laughed Sweetie Belle.Mike felt embarrassed of himself.He knew if he hadn’t been so cross,He wouldn’t have lost his whistle. “Don’t worry.”Said Scootaloo.”We’ll get you a new whistle tomorrow.”That made Mike feel better. Tit for tatOne day,Visitors came to the island in a little car taking pictures of interesting engines.The next day,Sweetie Belle was just finished washing Bert. “There.Perfect for the visitors,Today.”She said. “Oh!More visitors?We always have them!”Grumbled Mike. “But,These are special visitors.”Said Sweetie Belle.”One takes moving pictures of us and the other writes books about us.Maybe you’ll be in one of them.”But,Bert wasn’t happy. “But,I don’t wanna be a moving picture in a book.I want to be what I am.”He moaned.But,Everyone laughed.Later,Bert was just getting ready to take his passengers when the visitors arrived. “You look so interesting.”Said one of them. “My names Bert.”Said Bert.”And this is my driver.Sweetie Belle.” “Hi,Guys.”She said.“You can ride with us if you like.” “I think we will do that later.”Said the other visitor.”The sun is shining so nicely,We would like to take a good photo of you.“And they went into their car and drove down the street next to the tracks as Bert and Sweetie Belle set off.Whenever the track crosses a road,The visitors take pictures. “Hello!”Called Bert.But,The visitors didn’t wave.They kept taking pictures. “They can’t take photos and wave at the same time.”Said Sweetie Belle.They saw the visitors again taking more pictures of Bert and Sweetie Belle. “Haha!They can’t get enough of us.”Said Bert.The visitors drove ahead in their car again.“Heheh!Hoho!Here they come again.”Suddenly,The car splashed through a mud puddle and splattered mud all over Bert and Sweetie. “They splashed us!”Cried Sweetie Belle.”How embarrassing.”Then,The visitors took another picture even when they were covered in mud. “And they even took a picture!”Grumbled Bert.Later,Sweetie Belle was washing the mud off herself and Bert.She and Bert were very cross. “Those visitors splashed us on purpose!”Groaned Sweetie Belle. “I think it’s time we pay them back.”Replied Bert.The next day,The visitors ride in the coaches Bert was pulling.There were trees that were dripping water.When Bert and Sweetie Belle started climbing a hill,Bert slowed down. “What going on?”One of the visitors asked. “Tit for tat.Tit for tat.”Said Sweetie Belle. “It’s payback time.”Chuckled Bert as he blew steam from his funnel creating a rain cloud which rained water onto the visitors. “What was that for!?”Gasped the other visitor. “Tit for tat.”Said Sweetie Belle.”Tit for tat.”Back at Arlesdale junction,Mr.Duncan was very cross. “Bert and Sweetie Belle,You made everyone late.You have caused confusion and delay!”He said sternly. “But,They splashed us first.”Said Sweetie Belle. “No excuses.You will stay in your shed until I can trust you again.”Interrupted Mr.Duncan.Bert and Sweetie Belle felt sad and the visitors now felt sorry for Bert and Sweetie Belle.That evening,The visitors spoke to Bert and Sweetie Belle. “We’re sorry for splashing you two.”Said the first visitor. “We didn’t knew there was a mud puddle in the road.”Said the second. “We know how we feel as well.”Said Sweetie Belle.”We’re so sorry for splashing you,Too.”Applebloom,Rex,Mike,And Scootaloo came back to the sheds. “We heard you were covered in mud.”Said Rex. “We were.But,I washed him and me.”Said Sweetie Belle.”Those visitors said they were sorry and we were sorry,Too.” “They were kind of nice.”Said Bert and Sweetie Belle were happy,Too. Thomas and the rumorsThomas and Twilight love going down their branch line.One day,They stopped at a station where some children were waiting. “They’ve closed our playground.”Said one of the kids. “Teacher says the sand was too dirty to play in.”Grumbled a second.”Can you help us?” “We’ll see what we can do.”Said Twilight as she and Thomas went for the school.When they arrived,They saw a sign reading ‘Playground closed until further notice.’ “The children were right.”Said Thomas sadly.That evening,Thomas and Twilight returned to the sheds and were just about to tell the others when James and Rarity rushed in. “Harold is taking an inspector across the island instead of using us.”Said Rarity. “Despicable!”Snorted Henry. “That’s horrible!”Gasped Fluttershy. “Disgraceful!”Grunted Gordon. “Unbelievable!”Said Rainbow Dash. “We are more important than helicopters.”Said Percy.The next day,The first two to meet Harold was Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “I know Harold is taking the inspector instead of us taking him.”Said Rainbow Dash.”But,I’m not mad about Spitfire.” “Ha!We’ll show them how fast I can go!”Laughed Gordon.Next,It was Henry and Fluttershy’s turn. “Harold thinks he’s important.”Said Henry.”But,He isn’t.” “I think you’re right.”Replied Fluttershy.”He can’t fly through tunnels.”Henry puffed into a tunnel as Harold and Spitfire flew above it.Then,It was Percy and Spike who met Harold and Spitfire hovering above a field of sheep.Then,They flew away. “I get it,Now.”Said Spike.”They’re counting sheep.”And they set off to stop the rumors.At the sheds,The engines and ponies were all talking about Harold. “Harold wants to get rid of us.”Grunted Gordon. “No way!No how!”Said Rainbow Dash angrily.“Still,I’m not mad about Spitfire.” “He doesn’t need tunnels.”Said Fluttershy. “Don’t worry.”Said Percy.”He and Spitfire are counting sheep.” “Ha!Hes counting how many engine he can get rid of.”Grunted Gordon.Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike know they weren’t gonna be replaced.Thomas and Twilight wanted to help the kids.But,Solving the mystery of Harold and the inspector comes first.The next day,Gordon and Rainbow Dash were going to collect the express when they saw Harold and Spitfire flying above them. “We’ll show that whirly bird how fast I can go.”Said Rainbow Dash.Gordon agreed and started to speed up.But,They were so carried away with Harold and Spitfire,They didn’t know they went onto the wrong track.Gordon and Rainbow Dash we’re traveling to trouble.Ahead was a small tunnel under repair. “Oh no!”Cried Gordon.Rainbow Dash applied the brakes.But,It was stop late!Gordon knocked away the poles that were holding the ceiling up.Then,There was a huge rumbling noise. “Uh oh.”Moaned Rainbow Dash as the ceiling of the tunnel collapsed on top of them.Luckily,No one was hurt.Thomas and Twilight arrived with the breakdown train and Sir Topham Hatt.He was very cross. “Gordon and Rainbow Dash,You shouldn’t have chased Harold.”He said sternly. “Sorry,Sir.”Said Rainbow Dash. “Sir,We need to tel you something.”Said Twilight. “And what is it?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked.Twilight and Thomas decided to pluck up courage. “James and Rarity told us that Harold would replace us engines.”Said Thomas.”But,We know he wouldn’t do that.” “You are correct.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”James and Rarity thought wrong.As I said before,You shouldn’t listen to rumors.Also,This gentleman is going to help what suits best for the school playground.“ “It was easy to see better from the air.”Said Spitfire. “This tunnel sand is perfect for the playground.”Said the inspector. “Found by accident and rumor!”Laughed Thomas.Back at the sheds,Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to James and Rarity. “Your misunderstandings have caused confusion and delay!You will work in the yards until I can trust you again.” “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Rarity sadly.Sir Tophom Hatt still uses Harold and Spitfire to keep a birds eye view on Sodor.The engines and ponies now know harolds not spying on them.He and Spitfire are just being really useful. Thomas,Percy,And old slowcoachTwilight,Thomas,Spike,Percy,Rarity,And James were watching the early morning sunrise. “Everyones so much happier when spring time comes.”Said Thomas. “You said it.”Replied Twilight. “Everyone except Sir Tophom Hatt.”Grunted James.”He just gives us so much work to do.” “He just wants everything to be ready for the holidays.”Said Rarity. “She’s right.”Replied Percy.”Salty air makes me all cheerful in my smoke box.” “Ha!Its the countryside that gets me fired up.”Laughed James.“It’s the only place to be.”And he and Rarity left to collect their fuel tankers from the docks.Later,Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike arrived at the scrap yards to pick up pieces of metal.In a siding was and old coach.She looked very sad. “Who are you?”Twilight asked. “They call me old slow coach because they think I’m not useful anymore.”Sobbed the coach.Spike spoke to the yard manager. “Excuse me?Do you know about this coach?” “You mean old slow coach?She’ll be broken down when we find the time.”Said the yard manager.Twilight,Thomas,Percy,And Spike wanted to help Old slow coach. “We’ll try to help.”Said Thomas.But,They didn’t know how.Meanwhile,James and Rarity we’re enjoying themselves. “This is the life!”Chortled James.But,He and Rarity were heading for trouble.One of the fuel trucks was leaking fuel.Then,James then smelled smoke.“Rarity,It smells like something’s burning.” “Burning?It can’t be.”Said Rarity worried.When she looked back,She noticed the leaky tanker caught fire!”FIRE!FIRE!FIRE!” “FIRE!?”Gasped James.”Get rid of those tankers quick!!!”But,It was too late.The all of the tankers exploded knocking James off the tracks!James and Rarity were covered in smoke.The signalman saw the blaze and called for help. “It’s fuel and it dangerous!”He said.James and Rarity were scared. “Somebody help us!”Cried James.Suddenly,A big gush if water put out the fire.James and Rarity looked to see a big blue tank engine with water cannons. “Who are you?”Rarity asked. “I’m Belle.”Said the engine.”And I’m a member of the Sodor search and rescue team.”When Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy arrived with their loads of steel,They saw the smoke and a guard waving a red flag. “What happened?”Thomas asked. “Somehow,Sparks from James’ funnel had set the trucks a blaze.”Said Rarity. “The fire is put out.But,It’s quite a mess.”Said Belle. “You said the countryside gets you all fired up,James.”Laughed Percy.”But,We didn’t except it in this way.” “Nonsense!It was the stupid trucks fault!Not mine!” Scolded James. “It’s safe to go,Now.”Said the guard.It wasn’t long before they reached the station with their loads of steel.Thomas and Percy were glad to have a nice drink at the water towers.Suddenly,There came a smoke alarm.It was so loud,Twilight and Spike had to cover their ears. “What’s that noise!?”Cried Spike.Twilight flew up into the air and looked into the distance.She saw something that made her gasp.More smoke from the beach. “There another fire!”Cried Twilight. “We better go see what’s in the blaze!”Replied Thomas.Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy arrived and saw the workman’s hut on fire.James and Rarity arrived,Too. “When we saw the smoke,We came as soon as we can.”Panted Rarity. “How did this happen!?”Gasped Twilight.Then,James remembered the fire on James’ tanker trucks. “I think she my tankers exploded,A burning piece must have set the building a blaze!”He realized.Luckily,Belle the fire engine arrived.But,She had a big problem. “I’m completely out of water.”She said worried.”I must have wasted it all on the fuel truck fire.I can’t refill it with sea water because it clogs my pipes.”James felt terrible.He knew it was all his fault. “We’ve got to put out the fire somehow.”Said Thomas.Then,An idea flew into James’ funnel. “Why don’t you use the water in our tanks.”He said.The firemen hooked the hoses from the engines boilers to Belles cannons.With a gush and a sploosh,Belle blasted water from her cannons putting out the fire. “You are quite clever,Jamesy.”Said Rarity.Soon,The fire was out.But,The hut where the workman lived was destroyed.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to James. “James,You have caused confusion and delay!” “Sorry,Sir.”Said James sadly. “There,There,Jamesy.”Said Rarity. “Where will we sleep,Now?”Said one of the workman.”We can’t sleep on the beach.” “It seems you six will help the workman rebuild their hut.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Yes,Sir.”They said.Thomas,Percy,And James brought the materials they need while Twilight,Spike,And Rarity helped the workman fixed their hut.At last,It was as good as new. “Well done,Everyone.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Thomas and Twilight still wanted to help old slow coach. “Sir,Is it ok if we is old slow coach?”Thomas asked. “She will be fixed by the time you arrive at the steam works.”Sir Tophom Hatt agreed and she was.Old slow coach was repaired and repainted.James and Rarity felt happy they were the first to pull her.Old slow coach was now once again early useful. Happy ever afterThe engines and ponies on the island of Sodor love holiday time.Percy and Spike were taking some trucks to the docks when they saw Terence working in a field. “Hello,Percy,Spike.Nice day for it.Isn’t it?”He said.Percy and Spike were confused. “For what.”Spike asked. “Mrs.Kindly’s daughter is getting married today.”Said Terence. “Oh!Yes!Of course.”Said Percy.He then,Noticed Spikes face steaming bright red as hearts.”Is something wrong?” “Percy,I’ve always dreamed of me and Rarity getting married!”Said Spike excited.Percy was surprised and speechless.When they stopped at a signal,James and Rarity were there,Too.Rarity was sad. “What’s wrong?”Spike asked. “Oh,Spike,Mrs.Kindly told me she forgot the good luck package for the wedding.”Said Rarity sadly. “Whats in the package,Anyway?”Percy asked.”The bigger question is what’s a good luck package?” “We don’t know.“Said James.”She told us it contains something old,Something new,Something borrowed,And something blue.“Percy didn’t know how.But,Spikes love of Rarity was determined. “We’ll do our best.”He said bravely as he and Percy left to the docks.On the way,They had to stop at Edwards station to take on water.Spike spoke to Edward and Applejack. “We need to find a good luck present.Do you know what it is?” “Oh!Yes,Indeed.”Said Edward.”It’s something old,Something new,...” “Something borrowed,And something blue!We get it!”Percy interrupted.”But,Where can we find them?” “Well,They’re staring in your smoke box.”Said Applejack.”Meanwhile,Me and Edward must collect our special train.“ “We’re taking guests to the wedding.”Said Edward as they left.When Spike and Percy arrived at the docks,They looked all around.Suddenly,They saw a flatbed.It was loaded with a new set of buffers. “Look!”Said Percy.”Theres something new!” “That’s the ticket.”Said Spike.”I’ll talk to the foreman.”He returned with good news.”The foreman said we can borrow the buffers and the truck.That two things.Something borrowed and something new.” “Two down.Two to go.”Said Percy as they left.They stopped at a siding where old slow coach as resting. “That’s it!”Said Spike. “I’m what?”Old slow coach asked. “The something old.”Said Spike. “Now,All we need is something blue.”Said Percy.They searched down the line with the users and old slow coach.Just then,They saw Twilight. “Hi,Twilight.”Said Spike. “I heard you were looking for something.Well,There it is.”Said Twilight pointing at a shed where Thomas was waiting.He was decorated with ribbons. “Thomas!?”Gasped Percy.”Is that you!?” “I’m the something blue.”Said Thomas. “Alright!Thats all we need.”Said Spike happily as he,Percy,Twilight,And Thomas left to the wedding.When the bride and brooch left the church for the party,Sir Tophom Hatt addressed everyone. “Ladies and gentlemen,May I present the good luck package.Something old,Something new,Something borrowed,Amd something blue.All found by Percy and Spike.”Everyone cheered. “Thank you,Thomas,Twilight and Thank you,Percy.”Said the bride and gave him a kiss.Raity and James were happy,Too. “Oh,Spike,You did your best.”Said Rarity and kissed Spike and James.Thomas and Twilight laughed as Spike,Percy,And James blushed bright red.That night,Percy spoke to Thomas and Twilight. “I love weddings.” “Me,Too.”Replied Spike. “That was nice.”Said Thomas. “So,Did you like your kiss?”Twilight asked.But,Percy and Spike said nothing and pretended to be asleep. Oliver’s findStarlight Glimmer,Oliver,And Toad liked working in the yards.But,One day,Oliver and Starlight felt unhappy.Toad decided to find out why. “Excuse me,Mr.Oliver.”He said.”Somethings are not going as well as usual.” “You’re quite right,Toad.”Said Oliver.”All I do is shunt trucks into the turntable.” “Yeah.”Replied Starlight.”I wish me and Oliver can go for a nice run.” “Oh course.”Said Toad.”Why don’t you speak to Sir Tophom Hatt?”But,Oliver and Starlight ignored Toad as they set to work.But,They grew unhappier still and were cross with the troublesome trucks. “You’re too old for shunting us!”Grumbled the trucks.”We want Percy!” “I’m not old!”Scolded Starlight. “And Percy and Spike are far too busy to be shunting you!”Grunted Oliver and he bumped the trucks hard.Then,There was trouble.Oliver biffed the trucks so much,They smashed into the turntable! “You idiots!”Yelled the yard manager.”It will take weeks to repair this turntable!”Oliver and Starlight felt more unhappy.That night,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see them. “Oliver and Starlight,You have caused confusion and delay.”He said.Oliver and Starlight remembered the last time they had trouble with trucks when they fell into the turntable well.”Why don’t you pull the mail train?The fresh night air will cheer you up.”So,They did.The night air couldn’t help,But,Brighten Their spirits.They waited at Edwards station for Harold and Spitfire to drop off their load of mail. “Come on,Harold!”Called Starlight.It wasn’t long before they landed. “Sorry we’re late.”Said Spitfire.”We had problems with one of Harolds rotors.” “You also know that we’ll be late on our first run!”Said Starlight.Soon,The mail was loaded and they were on their way again.Later,They stoped at a red signal and had no idea the signalman was asleep.Oliver whistled several times.But,The signal stayed red.“Something must be wrong with that symbol.We better stop at the next signalbox.”Oliver puffed on.But,They didn’t know the points before the signalbox weren’t set correctly.They were going the wrong way. “I think we should stop at a water tower.”Panted Oliver.Instead,They saw an old run down station.Then,There was an old shed ahead.Starlight applied the brakes.But,It was too late.With a crash and a bash,Oliver smashed right through the back of the shed and came off the tracks.Luckily,No one was hurt.Meanwhile,Sir Tophom Hatt was worried. “Oliver and Starlight haven’t returned yet.”He said.”I must send a search party.”Larousse and Spitfire search high while belle searched low.When Harold and Spitfire flew above the old station,They found Oliver and Starlight in the old shed. “There they are!”Said Spitfire as she and Harold landed. “It wasn’t our fault this time.”Said Starlight. “I’m aware of that.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Then,He look at the old station and an old house next to it.”You have found a great attraction to our island.We shall get this station up and running again.”And it was the next day. “Hmm.Getting lost is sad.”Said Oliver. “But,Being found is much happier.“Said Starlight.”Guess this discovery proves we are really useful.” Double teething troubleToola Roola and Coconut Cream work at the quarry with the twin engines Bill and Ben.The twins can be cheeky.But,They are also really useful.One day,An argument started between the twins as Ben started pushing a line of China clay trucks. “That’s my line of trucks!”Snapped Bill. “Its not!”Scolded Ben.”Yours is what you’re pushing!” “It’s mine!”Scolded Bill. “It’s not!”Scolded Ben. “It’s mine!”Scolded Bill. “It’s not!”Scolded Ben.Toola Roola,Coconut Cream,And Boco were worried.Boco tried to stop the argument. “Ok!Just take it easy or the only thing you’ll get is....”But,The twins didn’t listen as they bashed the two lines of trucks together and tumbled them off the track.“Trouble.” “Silly!”Scolded Bill. “Silly yourself!”Snapped Ben.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Now,Bill and Ben,Behave yourselves.”He said.“Also,I’m sending a diesel to help with the extra work.His name is Derek.”Bill and Ben now felt sorry for each other.Meanwhile,Sir Tophom Hatt was having his own problems.”I hope the now diesel doesn’t cause any trouble with his engine failures.”And he did when Derek was going up Gordon’s hill. “Oh man.Why did there had to be a hill on the way.”Said Derek.Suddenly,There was a coughing noise from Derek's engine.“Oh!Whats that?”He wheels spun and his engine smoked.Boco came to the rescue. “What happened?”He asked. “Sorry.I’m not used to going up hills.”Said Derek.”I have teething troubles.”The news soon spread when Thomas and Twilight met Percy and a Spike at the docks. “Apparently,It’s teething troubles.”Whispered Thomas.Percy and Spike left and told the fillies and twins at the quarry. “Be careful.”Said Spike.”Cause this diesels got a toothache.”And he and Percy laughed as they left. “What does that mean?”Bill asked. “Because he knows we’ll meet it.”Said Ben.”A diesel with a toothache must be the worst diesel ever!”Then,The quarry manager spoke to them. “You will deliver your China clay to the docks.Tomorrow,Derek will help.”It was dark when fillies and twins delivered their loads and went to sleep at the sheds.Duck and Trixie were already there. “You four look glum.”Said Duck. “It’s that Derek.”Said Toola Roola. “He has a toothache.”Said Coconut Cream. “He does not.”Laughed Duck.”Hes got teething troubles which means he’s new and sometimes causes some problems.In instance,It’s his poling system.”Next day whe the twins and fillies were ready to take the heavy train,They heard an unfamiliar horn. “Here comes Derek.”Said Bill and it was when he arrived. “No need fro problems.”Said Derek.”You take the front and I’ll push from behind.What fun.”All went well as they set off.When they started up the slope,There was trouble.Derek felt tired. “Come on!Push harder!”Called Ben.But,Derek couldn’t push any harder.Then,There was trouble again. “I’m overheating again!”Cried Derek as his engine smoked and stopped.The twins were furious! “Well,I guess we need to pull the trucks and the diesel at the same time.”Said Toola Roola. “An you do it,Twins?”Coconut Cream asked. “We’ll try.”Whistled the twins as they pulled as hard as they could.At last,They arrived at the docks.Sir Tophom Hatt was very happy. “Well done,You four.”He said.”I sent Derek to the diesel works.Can you handle the rest alone?” “Yes,Sir.”Said the twins. “Derek was kinda friendly.”Said Toola Roola. “He sure is.”Replied Coconut Cream. “You know what friends do?”Duck asked. “What?”The twins asked. “Say good night to each other.”Said Duck and they did before going to sleep. Diesel does it againIt was a beautiful morning on the island of Sodor.The Mane 6 and their engines were working really hard at the docks.Soon,They were getting tired.The harbor was now busier than ever.Sir Tophom Hatt was worried. “Hmm.What engine shall I send?”He said to himself.He knew all the other engines were too busy with their jobs.When he looked at his engine chart,The only engine he found left was named ‘Diesel’.”Oh dear.I guess I have no choice.But,To release him.”He arrived at a place called the Diesel works where all the diesels come and get repaired.Derek was almost repaired. “Oh!Hi,Sir.”He said.But,Sir Tophom Hatt walked to the diesel sheds.”Huh?What wrong?”Sir Tophom Hatt pressed the button and the door slowly opened. “Ugh...Diesel?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked worried. “Yeeees.”Came a deep voice. “Th...The engines and ponies need assistance at the docks.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt worried. “Ponies?How cute.”Laughed the voice.”Hahahahahaha.”Later,Sir Tophom Hatt came to the docks. “Everyone,With the extra work,I’ve sent a diesel to help you.”He said. “My name is Diesel.”Sulked the diesel. “A diesel named Diesel?Thats weird.”Said Rainbow Dash. “Well,Well.If it isn’t the ponies Sir Tophom Hatt told me about.”Said Diesel deviously.”Now,Let’s get to work.”The engines were worried. “What’s wrong?”Twilight asked. “He isn’t that bad.”Said Spike.But,He was wrong when Diesel started bumping some trucks hard into some buffers.They tumbled off the tracks.The engines and ponies were horrified.”Ok.I take that back.He is pretty bad.” “What do you think you are!?”Scolded Twilight. “Well,I’m gonna help by shunting trucks.From here to there and from there to here.Piece of cake.”Said Diesel.The engines and ponies refused to work with Diesel and wouldn’t leave the sheds.Sir Tophom Hatt was enjoying his jam sandwich when the telephone rang. “So,Theres trouble in the harbor yard?”He said.”I’ll be there right away.”Meanwhile,Diesel was working on his own.Without the others,Cargo layed on the key and ships and passengers were delayed.Everyone was complaining what a bad railway it is.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived.”I should have known Diesel made you decide to stay here.” “Sir,Why is Diesel so mean?”Twilight asked. “Such a horrid diesel!”Sniffed Rarity. “Allow me to explain where it all began.A year ago,Diesel told the trucks to tell lies about James,Gordon,And Henry being silly.They all thought Duck was responsible.But,I figured Diesel was lying and sent him packing.” “But,Why did you sent him back here?”Fluttershy asked. “I had no choice.He was the only engine available.Please forgive me.You must get this job done as soon as possible.“Said Sir Tophom Hatt before leaving. The next day,Diesel started playing more of his old tricks.He bumped into Henry and bounced him off the tracks. “Wake up!You got work to do.”Snickered Diesel.He didn’t even say he was sorry. “How rude!”Scolded Fluttershy.Next,He bumped some ticks so hard that the loads went everywhere.The engines and ponies were worried. “What will Sir Tophom Hatt say about this?”Applejack asked. “He won’t like it.”Said James. “Not at all.”Said Rainbow Dash. “No way.”Said Pinkie Pie. “How disgraceful!”Said Gordon angrily. “Despicable!“Grunted Percy. “Disgusting!”Grunted Rosie. “So,Who’s going to tell him.A couple of tattle tales?”Diesel asked.None of the engines and ponies wanted to get into trouble.So,They said nothing.Next,Diesel was shunting tucks of China clay into a siding near the sea.He banged the tucks hard into the buffers.But,The buffers weren’t secured.The silly trucks were sunk.That night,The tucks were hoisted out of the water.But,The clay was lost.Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “Everything was fine until you came along.I shall not be inviting you bak until I can trust you again.”He said sternly.Dissel just laughed. “Oh well.We had fun.Until we meet again.”And he puffed away to the diesel works. “Guess that’s the last of him.”Said Thomas. “For now.”Said Twilight.”He’ll be back with more dirty tricks.” Flitter to the rescue!Every spring,A Pegasus named Flitter loves flying through the countryside.She always wanted an engine like the others. “The railway needs another engine.What could I find?”She said in her head.When she spotted bluebell flowers,She got an idea.”A bluebell engine!Thats it!”Later,She met Starlight and Oliver. “Hey,Flitter.”Said Startlight.”What brings you here?” “I need to find a bluebell engine.Mabye you know where he is.”Said Flitter. “Where?”Starlight asked. “Where you saved Oliver rom scrap.”Said Flitter.Oliver gasped. “Be careful.Every night,Diesels stand around on guard.”Said Oliver.”We’ll take you there.But,Only diesels are allowed.”That night,Sir Tophom Hatt spoke to Flitter. “I’ll see if I can let him in the island if you find one.”Flitter was happy. “Thank you,Sir.”The next day,Flitter hopped onto Oliver and they set off.It took all day to get there.That night,They arrived and dropped Flitter off. “Good luck.You’re on your own ,Now.”Said Stalight as they left.Flitter tip toed into the yard and shivered.Two diesel twins named Arry and Bert layer on guard. “Who are you?”Arry asked.Flitter built up courage. “I’m a pegasus named Flitter.”She said.”Are there any engines in the sheds?” “No.None.”Said Bert.Flitter asked again. “Ok.Then,What about the sidings?” “One.We have one.”Said Arry. “Alright.Then,I’ll go and investigate.”Said Flitter bravely as she trotted into the sidings.There,She found a yellow tank engine.”Excuse me.Do you like bluebells?”The engine looked startled. “Yes.Bluebells are beautiful.After all,I am a bluebell engine.”He said.”My name is Stepney.” “Well,You’ll see lots of them and make new friends cause I’m getting you out of here.”Said Flitter determined.”Im Flitter.Nice to meet you.”The engine looked happy.Flitter shoveled coal into Stepney’s firebox and hoses water into his boiler.Soon,His firebox was burning brightly and they set off past the twin diesels. “Where are you going?”Arry asked. “Just down the line.”Huffed Stepney.Oliver and Starlight were waiting on a siding.They were delighted. “You did it!”Cheered Oliver.The next morning,Everyone cheered for Flitter and Stepney at Knapford. “We shall mend you at the steam works and give you a new coat of paint.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Then,He turned to Flitter.”As a reward for your bravery,I think you shall operate Stepney.” “Yes,Sir.Thank you,Sir.”Said Flitter.At last,Flitter had her own engine.Stepney the bluebell engine. Thomas gets bumpedEvery afternoon,Thomas and Twilight chuff along their branch line with Annie and Clarabel.First,They passes the water mill.Next,They came to a big farm.Then,There was a bridge with a village nestled on either side of it.This is a special place.Whenever Thomas and Twilight puff by,Children get on the bridge and wave and cheer until they’re out of sight.One day,Thomas and Twilight were waiting at a signal at the same bridge talking to some children.Percy and Spike were waiting,too.Thomas and Twilight’s signal turned green. “Hurry up,You two.”Percy Called.”If you are late,Sir Tophom Hatt might get a new engine to replace Thomas.” “Hey!Sir Tophom Hatt would never do that just because they are late!”Scolded Spike. “He’s right.They won’t replace me.”Replied Thomas.The next time they went to the bridge,They saw kids at the bridge waving.But,They were feeling sad. “Somethings not right.This station is for goods.Not passengers.”Said Twilight confused. “Help us!We need your help!Could you take us home?”Called a kid.The station master explained everything to Twilight. “The kids school bus has broken down and their parents will be worried.”He said. “You hear that,Thomas?”Twilight asked. “You got it.”Said Thomas.They waited as the kids got in Annie and Clarabel.Then,He took them to the next station where berty was going to take them home.When they were done,It was very late indeed.Percy,James,Spike,And Rarity were waiting. “I warned them.They’ve been late one too many time.They’ll be in trouble,now.”Said Percy. “Excuse me!”Scolded Rarity.Spike and James glared.Thomas still knows Sir Tophom Hatt would never replace him.The next morning,Sir Tophom Hatt was no where to be seen. “Ha!Who thinks he would replace me?No one.”Said Thomas. “Yeah.After all,We were just trying to help children get home.”Replied Twilight.Soon,They set off.Thomas knows every part of his branch line.But,He and Twilight didn’t knew that ahead was a stretch where the hot sun bent the rails badly.Thomas and Twilight rounded a bend and there ahead was the stretch. “Look ou,Thomas!This could get bumpy!”Cried Twilight.But,It was too late.Thomas bumped and came off the rails. “That’s done it.”Said Twilight sadly.”We can’t go any further.” “But,What about our passengers?”Asked Thomas. “Don’t worry.They’ll be looked after.“Said Twilight.Later,Thomas had to work in the yards until his branch line is fixed.Bertie came to see them. “Hey,Guys.”He said happily. “Who are you?”Twilight asked. “This is Bertie the bus.”Said Thomas.”I use to have races with him all the time.” “Nice to meet you,Bertie.”Said Twilight.”My name is Twilight Sparkle.” “Twilight,I think this is a friends that looks familiar.”Said Bertie.A purple pony walked out of Bertie’s cab and Twilight gasped. “Hi,Twilight.”Said Cheeliee. “Cheerliee!Long time no see.”Said Twilight happily.”Thomas,Cheerliee.Cheerliee,Thomas.” “I’ve heard about your accident.We can help your passengers.”Said Bertie. “Yes,Bertie.”Said Thomas.Bertie and Cheerliee set off to collect Thomas and Twilights passengers.Every station they arrived at,There was a sign saying ‘Sorry.No trains until branch line is repaired’.”Meanwhile,Thomas and Twilight knew Percy was right. “I guess Percy was right all along.We might get replaced after all.”Said Twilight sadly.Soon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Your branch line has been repaired.”He said happily. “Thank you,Sir.Percy made us think we would be replaced if we were late.”Said Twilight reliefed. “Nonsense.You should never listen to rumors.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Isn’t the right,Buddy?”Asked Spike. “I’m sorry about what I started yesterday.”Said Percy. “From now on,I’ve changed your schedule so you and Bertie can work together.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Thomas and Twilight felt better.Soon,Thomas and Twilight arrived at Knapford to collect their passengers. “We liked riding a bus.But,We missed riding on our favorite train.”Said a kid.Later,Thomas and Twilight spoke to Bertie and Cheerliee. “Thanks for looking after our passengers.”Said Twilight. “They couldn’t have gone to their destinations without you two.”Said Thomas. “That’s right.We are good friends.”Said Bertie. “And we like sharing our friends with you.”Said Cheerliee. The trouble with mudOne morning,Twilight was giving Thomas a good wash down when Gordon and Rainbow Dash arrived.The big blue engine was covered in mud. “Hello,Gordon and Rainbow Dash.”Said Thomas.”It looks like you had a mud bath.” “Be sensible and have a wash down instead.”Replied Twilight. “We don’t have time for a wash down when our passengers are waiting for the express.”Said Gordon. “Let’s move it,Big G.”Said Rainbow Dash.They set off to Knapford station.Gordon splashed through mud puddles spraying mud all over Rainbow Dash. “Slow down,Gordon!”Called Rainbow Dash.”Your spraying mud on me!”This made Gordon very cross. “Now,We’ll be dirty and late!”He grumbled. “Actually,We will be late because we need a wash down.”Said Rainbow Dash pointing at a wash down up ahead.When they arrived,They saw a sign reading ‘All trains must get washed when needed’.Rarity was washing James with a sponge and squeezed the muddy water into a bucket.Soon,James was all clean. “There you go,Jamesy.”Said Rarity.”Your paintwork is all clean.”James beamed with pride. “Come on,Big G.Its your turn now.”Said Rainbow Dash.Just then,Henry and Fluttershy puffed by with troublesome trucks.They saw Gordon and Rainbow covered in mud and they laughed. “Gordon the mud engine!Gordon the mud engine!”They sang.This made Gordon and Rainbow Dash really cross. “Soaked!?We’ll show you who’s soaked!!!”Scolded Rainbow Dash picking up a bucket.But,She didn’t knew it was the bucket full of muddy water.Gordon then noticed it and gasped. “Rainbow,Don’t use the...”But,Before he can say anything else,Rainbow Dash threw the bucket.It missed the troublesome trucks and spattered all over James and Rarity.They were very cross. “What do you have to say for yourself?”Rarity asked angrily. “Whoops.”Said Rainbow Dash. “Now,James will need another bath which includes me.”Moaned Rarity.Rainbow dash looked at the clock and gasped. “Gordon,We’re already late!”She gasped.She flew into Gordon’s cab and sped off to Knapford. “Like I said.Dirty and late!”Replied Gordon.Finally,They arrived at Knapford station.Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting.So we’re the coaches and passengers. “Goodness gracious!“Gasped Sir Tophom Hatt.”Gordon and Rainbow Dash,You can’t pull the express like that.Henry and Fluttershy will do it.” “But,What about us?”Gordon asked. “You and Rainbow Dash need to get cleaned.Then,You will do Henry’s jobs until he’s done pulling the express.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Is it or he’s or tucks?”Gordon asked again. “Hate to break it to you.But,It’s trucks.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Gordon was furious!As Henry and Fluttershy left with the express,Rainbow Dash was giving Gordon a wash down.She then washed the mud off Gordon’s face. “Mind my eyes!”He grumbled. “Oh!Sorry.”Said Rainbow Dash washing the soap off with water.Then,They went to work pulling Henry’s goods trains. “Freight trains!Frieght trains!”Grumbled Gordon.Soon,He was shunting trucks in the yard.”Thats for you and you and you!”He yelled bumping three troublesome trucks. “Trucks will he trucks.”Laughed James. “Ha!They won’t with us!”Replied Rainbow Dash as she and Gordon sped off.Next,James and Rarity we’re ready to take passengers as Gordon and Rainbow Dash arrived. “Be careful.”Warned Gordon.”The hill might be slippery.” “He’s right.”Said Rainbow Dash.”Leaves might be blown onto the tracks.Your wheels won’t grip on them.”But,James and Rarity ignored them. “I’m sure me and Jamesy can get through this.”Said Rarity. “We don’t need any help on hills.”Replied James and they set off.They didn’t know Gordon and Rainbow Dash we’re right.The wind had blown mud and leaves onto the tracks.As soon as they approached Gordon’s Hill,They started to go faster. “We can do it!We must do it!”Called Rarity.James gripped hard.But,His wheels slipped onto the leaves. “We’re not doing it!”Whistled James.He pulled as hard as he could.But,The heavy coaches pulled him backwards down the hill.They came to a stop at the bottom.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were there waiting at a signal pulling a goods train.They saw everything and laughed. “Well well we’ll!”Laughed Rainbow Dash.”Guess you cant do it after all.” “Ah well.We live and learn.”Said Gordon.”Never mind.We’ll push from behind.”Gordon buffered behind the coaches and they started to climb the hill again. “We can do it!We can do it!”Huffed James pulling hard. “We will do it!We will do it!”Puffed Gordon pushing harder.At last,They reached the top and James and Rarity sped down the hill. “Thanks,Gordon!”Called James. “Thanks,Rainbow Dash!”Called Rarity. “Your welcome!”Called Gordon and Rainbow Dash back.That night,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see Gordon and Rainbow Dash at the sheds. “Well done,You two.”He said with pride.”You helped James and Rarity and avoided confusion and delay.Being clean is sensual to all engines.” “No prob.”Said Rainbow Dash.”Sorry about the mud at the wash down,Rarity.” “Apology accepted.”Said Rarity. “Dirty or clean,I’m a famous machine.”Said Gordon. “So is everyone else.”Replied Rainbow Dash. Trust ThomasOne day,Thomas and Twilight were taking Annie and Clarabel down their branch line. “Good morning!”Thomas called to some cows.But,The cows didn’t reply. “Don’t worry.”Said Twilight.”They’re just eating grass for breakfast.”Later,They met Bertie and Cheerilee heading for Wellsworth station. “Hey,Bertie!Hey,Cheerilee!”Thomas called.Suddenly,Bertie hit a pothole in the road. “Ouch!Thats another hole in the road!”Groaned Bertie. “That’s the third hole,This day.“Replied Cheerilee. “What’s wrong?”Twilight asked. “Our road has holes in them and we can’t find the tar we need to fix it.”Said Cheerilee. “Don’t worry.”Sid Thomas.”We can find that tar for you.You can trust us.”And he and Twilight left to the shunting yard.There,James and Rarity were angrily shunting trucks. “This is simply no fair!No fair at all!”Growled Rarity. “You can say that again!”Replied James.”Duck and Trixie work at the docks and we shunt in the yards here,There,And everywhere!”Later,They met Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “I suppose you’re having truck trouble.”Said Rainbow Dash. “If I were you,I’d pretend to be sick and won’t do any work.”Said Gordon. “Sounds like a plan.”Sais James.He stated pretending as Thomas and Twilight arrived. “What’s with him?”Thomas asked. “He’s sick.”Said Rarity.”Could you please help us?” “Sure.”Said Thomas as he coupled to some of James’ trucks and set off to the quarry.The trucks were cross. “If we can’t yeah James and Rarity a lesson for bumping us,We’ll play ticks on Thomas and Twilight instead.”They grunted.Thomas and Twilight collected the stone and ate off to the docks.When they eased a set of points,The trucks surged forward.”On!On!On!”They pushed Thomas onto the wrong track and into a siding. “Look out!”Cried Twilight as she applied the brakes.But,It was too late!Thomas smashed through the buffers and splashed into a muddy pond.A toad eyed them suspiciously. “Bust my buffers!”Huffed Thomas crossly.”James and Rarity tricked us!”Later,Duck and Trixie took the trucks away as Edward and Applejack took Thomas and Twilight back to the yard on a flatbed.When they arrived,James and Rarity spoke to them. “Twilight,Thomas,We are terribly sorry about your accident.”Said Rarity sadly.Just then,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “You should be.”He said crossly.”You have caused confusion and delay!You will shunt trucks in the yards until I can trust you again.” “Gordon and Rainbow Dash gave me the idea to pretend to be sick.”Said James.But,They noticed Gordon and Rainbow Dash we’re gone.”Hey!Where is Gordon?” “And Wheres Rainbow Dash?”Rarity asked.Unknown to the,Gordon and Rainbow Dash had left the yard before Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Now,If only we can find the missing tar to fix Bertie’s road.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Suddenly,As James started shunting trucks again,There was the missing tanker in a siding. “There it is!”Cried Thomas excited.”James shunted so many trucks,We didn’t see it when we arrived.” “We’ll make sure that tar gets to Bertie and Cheerilee.”Said Edward.”They’ll be very happy.” “Guess days start with surprises,Too.”Said Twilight.She and Thomas were happy.So was the toad hoping for a ride home. Something in the airOne evening,Thomas and Twilight were at the harbor.Fish were being loaded into their trucks.But,Thomas and Twilight were impatient. “We’re going to be late for Henry and Fluttershy at the docks!”Called Twilight.”Will you please go faster!?”But,The crane was moving too fast and the cable snapped!The fish spilled all over Thomas and Twilight.The trucks laughed. “Phew!”Said Thomas.”What a palm!”On their way to the docks,They were stopped by a man waving a red flag.He told Twilight and Thomas what was going on. “High tides have weakened the ground below the tracks.If engine go onto it,It’ll give way and splash into the sea!” “We’ll go check it out.”Said Thomas as he puffed slowly where unsafe tracks were. “It could be dangerous for big engines like Henry.But,For little engines,It’s safe.”Said Twilight.She planted a red light to warn big engines about the loose track.Then,They continued to the docks.That night,Henry was waiting impatiently.At last,Thomas,And Twilight arrived. “You’re late.”Said Fluttershy.”At least you’re finally here.But,Whats that smell?” “It’s the fish.”Said Thomas.”And there’s....”But,Thomas was cut off by Henry. “No time for this!Now,Get you’re trucks hooked up to my train!” “We are running late.No time for talking.”Said Fluttershy climbing into Henry’s cab.Twilight went to warn the station master when she heard Henry’s whistle.He was steaming out of the docks with his long heavy train called the flying kipper.Twilight spotted Henry from the signal box. “What route is Henry and Fluttershy taking?”She asked. “The costal run.Its the quickest.”Said the station master. “But,I told you that route is dangerous for big engines like Henry!”Cried Twilight.The station master warned the signalman.Henry puffed past the next signal box. “We’ll soon make up for loss time.”He said.The signalman couldn’t hear the warning.By the time he did,Henry and Fluttershy were far out in a cloud of steam.As they approached the costal run,Fog was everywhere. “I can’t see.”Said Fluttershy. “Neither can I.”Said Henry.But,When the fog lifted,They saw the warning light ahead! ”Oh no!”Cried Fluttershy.She applied the brakes as hard as she could.But,It was too late!The rails snapped and Henry and Fluttershy splashed into the ocean.The trucks crashed and splashed behind them.Fluttershy swam up from the water.”Henry,You ok?”All Henry did was spit water he caught in his mouth.The next morning,Henry was cranked out of the water.Sir Tophom Hatt laughed. “Hahaha!Wngines don’t swim!You’re suppose to deliver fish!Not swim with them!”Then,He grunted seriously.”Hm!Anyway,You should have listened to Thomas and Twilight’s warning.”Fluttershy and Henry knew Sir Tophom Hatt was right.They now let sorry for Thomas and Twilight.They spoke to them back at the sheds. “We’re so sorry.We should have listened to you two.”Said Fluttershy sadly. “If it was dangerous,How did you manage to get past it?”Henry asked. “It’s a long story.Anyway,Do you smell that?”Said Thomas. “Wh-What!?”Gasped Henry. “Fresh air.”Said Twilight.Henry and Fluttershy smiled. Pony body.Yak mind!It was a splendid day on the narrow gauge railway.Duncan and Yona were taking some empty trucks to the quarry. “We almost there.”Said Yona. “I agree.”Said Duncan.Just then,Yona spotted a glow from the cave.She jumped out of Duncan’s a band set off to investigate.Duncan didn’t know that Yona jumped out.Yona slowly crawled into the cave.It was very dark. “Yona can’t see anything.”She shivered.Then,She saw a glowing crystal.She tried to touch it.Suddenly,The crystal shocked her with magic and shot her back.”What happened?”She looked at herself and gasped.She was now a pony!Meanwhile,Duncan arrived at the quarry.Soon,His trucks were loaded at the top of the slope.But,As they went back down,The trucks surged forward and snapped the cable. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They giggled. “Oh no!”Cried Duncan and he raced after the trucks.Yona walked out of the cave still in shock. “Why Yona a pony?”She asked scared.Suddenly,Duncan and the trucks sped by.Duncan was going so fast,He didn’t notice Yona.But,Yona noticed Duncan.”Yona must help Duncan!”And she ran after the trucks.Duncan caught up to the trucks and buffered up.He tried to brake.But,Without a driver,Duncan couldn’t stop.The trucks were going too fast.Suddenly,He saw Sandbar and Skarloey puffing on the same track. “Look out!”Shouted Duncan.Luckily,The points changed and Duncan slid onto an old track.Yona ran by Sandbar and Skarloey.They were surprised. “Yona must help Duncan!”She said in her head.Then,There was trouble.The track Duncan was on was blocked by a barrier.Duncan smashed through and was heading for a cliff!Yona ran faster. “Yona!?”Gasped Duncan.He was surprised to see her as a pony.She jumped into Duncan’s cab and applied the brakes.But,They were still going too fast.Then,Yona came up with an idea.She jumped out and ran further ahead of Duncan.She stopped and waited.When Duncan approached,She pushed with all her strength.At last,They stopped just in time before going off the cliff. “Thank you,Yona.”Said Duncan.Back at the yards,She told the others all about what happened in the cave. “I see.”Said Sandbar.”So,Thats what happened.” “Yona may have pony body.But,Yona still have yak strength and mind.”Said Yona bravely. “Of course,You do.”Said Duncan.
Henry’s forestHenry the green engine has lived on the island of Sodor for many years.There is no other places than the ones he and Fluttershy like best.From the grass fields to the sea side.There is one place Henry and Fluttershy love the most and that place is the whistling woods.It was filled with tall oak and pine trees.Henry remembered long ago when he brought new trees to the forest as Trevor and Terence helped put them in place. “This is peaceful.”Said Fluttershy.”The birds are singing and the squirrels have plenty of nuts to keep them full for the winter.” “You can say that again.”Replied Henry.”It’s like a paradise.”Later that night,A huge storm thundered over the island.The engines and ponies were safe in their sheds. “What’s that sound?”Asked Thomas. “It’s the wind blowing outside.”Said Twilight.Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy looked out the window. “Man!Ive never seen a storm this strong before.”Gasped Rainbow Dash. “You know,For a second,I thought it was Gordon and Rainbow Dash pulling the express.”Said James.This made the other engines laugh except Henry and Fluttershy. “Relax,Fluttershy.This storm will be over before you know it.”Said Applejack.But,Henry and Fluttershy weren’t worried about the storm.They were worried about the whistling woods. “I hope the storm doesn’t destroy the forest.”Said Fluttershy worried.But,She was wrong when they arrived tomorrow.The storm was gone and so was the forest.Trees layed everywhere. “What will happen to all the animals that live here?lAsked Henry sadly. “They might no longer have a home to be in.”Sobbed Fluttershy.Thomas and Twilight arrived with the breakdown train.When Henry’s flatbeds were all loaded,He and Fluttershy took them to the lumber yard where they will be turned into furniture,Paper, and other things.Henry and Fluttershy were glad the wood was being put to good use.But,They still felt sorry about what they did to have of their forest.Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike wanted to help. “Poor Henry and Fluttershy.”Said Twilight sadly. “They must be worried about their forest.”Said Thomas. “So,What do we do?”Asked Spike. “I don’t think it’s possible.You can’t fix trees.”Said Percy.When Fluttershy and Henry arrived at Tidmoth sheds,Sir Tophom Hatt was there. “I know how and why you feel right now.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “That’s right.Half of our favorite forest is gone.“Sobbed Fluttershy. “Don’t worry.I got a very special job for you two.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.When they arrived,Fluttershy and Henry were delighted.Their freight cars were loaded with fresh oak and pine trees for the forest ready to be planted. “This is better than taking the flying kipper.This is the best job we ever have!”Boomed Henry happily. “Soon,The animals will have new homes.”Said Fluttershy.”You know what they say.Out with the old...” “...In with the new!”Replied Henry.They set off to the forest.They puffed threw the valley. “We’re almost there.”Said Fluttershy.Up ahead,Edward and Applejack we’re pulling some heavy freight cars. Then,There was trouble.Edwards coupling snapped and the trucks rolled down the hill and switched onto Henry’s track. “Look out!”Called Edward and Applejack. “Oh no!”Cried Fluttershy.“Henry,Back up!”Henry raced down the hill as fast as he could. “We’ve got to save the trees!”Said Henry.There were no points to change tracks. “I guess we have no choice!”Said Fluttershy.They then stopped. ”Charge!”He yelled as he shot forward.With a crash and a bash,Henry knocked the troublesome trucks off the rails.His buffer front was badly dented.Luckily,None of the new trees were damaged. “You did it!”Cheered Edward. “But,Can ya get to the forest with all that damage?”Asked Applejack. “Of course,We can.”Said Henry as He and Fluttershy were on their way again.Soon,They arrived at the forest.Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting. “Well done,Henry and Fluttershy.”He boomed with pride.”You can go to the steam works and get repaired.Thomas and Twilight will help put the trees in place.” “Yes,Sir.”Said Fluttershy. “Thank you,Sir.”Said Henry.As they left to the steam works,Thomas and Twilight arrived to help. A few ours later,Henry and Fluttershy arrived.The whistling woods is back and better than ever.The Birds,Squirrels,And deers were happy their home is saved. “We did it,Fluttershy.”Said Henry.”The whistling woods is reborn.” “And now,The animals have a home again.”Said Fluttershy happily.
No joke for jamesJames is a mixed traffic engine.So,He can pull both trucks and coaches.He and Rarity mostly love pulling coaches.But,Not interested in pulling trucks.James is proud of his smart red paint.So is Rarity with her glorious mane. “Goodness,Jamesy,You look fabulous.”Said Rarity. “So do you.”Replied Rarity.Even though Rarity mostly hangs out with James,She still loves Spike.One morning,James Whistled loudly you’re the other engines and ponies. “Look at us!We’rethe most splendid workers on the line!“He whistled. “You said it,Jamesy.”Replied Rarity. “Rubbish!”Grunted Thomas.”We’re all really useful.” “Sir Topham Hatt says so because he is head of the railway.”Said Twilight angrily. “You know what,James and Rarity?”Said Percy. “What?”Asked James. “You two are getting puffed up!”Scolded Percy.This made James and Rarity very cross. “Yo,Percy,Chill!Rarity is James’ partner.”Said Spike.”She is my friend.”Rarity smiled at Spike as she and James went to the shunting yard.Later,They met Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “We are the most special workers on the railway.”Said James. “We saw you pulling freight cars.”Said Gordon. “Yeah.Doesn’t that make you special?“Replied Rainbow Dash. “We pull coaches,too.”Huffed James. “Jamesy is right,Darlings.He is a mixed traffic engine.”Said Rarity. “Huh!Not as much as we do.”Said Gordon. “But,Sir Tophom Hatt has plans for us.”Said Rarity.He and Rarity were only pretending.But,Gordon and Rainbow Dash believed them. “What plans?”Asked Gordon. “Ugh...Wait and see.”Said James. “Oh boy.Now what will we do?”Huffed Gordon as he and Rainbow Dash left.Later,Thomas and Twilight were shunting the express coaches as James and Rarity arrived. “Are those coaches ours?”Asked James. “Nope.They’re for Gordon and Rainbow Dash.”Said Thomas. “We will get your freight cars next.”Said Twilight.James and Rarity were going to play a trick on Thomas and Twilight. “But,Sir Tophom Hatt asked us to take them.”Said Rarity. “She’s right.Gordon and Rainbow Dash can take them for us.”Replied James.Thomas was confused. “Come on,Thomas.”Said Twilight.”Orders are orders.”James backed up and they set off.Later,Gordon and Rainbow Dahs arrived as Thomas and Twilight came with James’ freight train. “Where are our coaches?”Asked Gordon. “James and Rarity took them.”Said Thomas.”Sir Tophom Hatt told them to.”Gordon and Rainbow Dash were now really confused. “Man.This doesn’t make any sense at all.”Moaned Rainbow Dash.They backed up to the trucks and puffed away.They soon reached a red signal.But,The trucks started to push forward. “On!On!On!”They yelled.Rainbow Dash applied the brakes.But,They didn’t stop in time!They bumped the points and came off the tracks.It was a terrible mess.Edward and Applejack arrived with the breakdown train. “What in tarnation happened here?”Asked Applejack. “That’s it!I’m mad!Wait until Sir Tophom Hatt hears about this!”Grumbled Gordon.Rainbow Dash was so mad,Her ears and nose steamed and her face was as red as James. “THAT JAMES AND RARITY!!!I TELL YA!!!!”Scolded Rainbow Dash.Meanwhile,James and Rarity were enjoying themselves. “What a clever plan!”Chuffed James happily. “We knew they would fall for that!”Replied Rarity.They arrived at Wellsworth Station where Sir Tophom Hatt,Twilight,Thomas,Applejack,And Edward were waiting.They were very cross. “Some jokes are funny.But,Not this one!”He said sternly.”You two have caused confusion and delay!”James and Rarity weren’t smiling,Now. “You tricked me!”Yelled Twilight.”You’re getting on my nerves!” “Mine,too.”Replied Thomas “And mine.”Replied Edward. “You can drop the act,Rarity!”Scolded Applejack.”Gordon and Rainbow Dash told me and Edward all about your silly lie!“ “You will now stay in your shed until tomorrow!”Demanded Sir Tophom Hatt. “Yes,Sir.”Said James sadly. “Sorry,Sir.”Said Rarity sadly.James was uncoupled from the express and they steam away sadly to Tidmouth sheds.The engines and ponies heard everything about James and Rarity’s joke and laughed. “Who will be pulling the express today?”Said Gordon. “I expect it will be you.”Laughed Henry.”Because James and Rarity are stuck in the shed for being silly!”James and Rarity felt very silly indeed. “I suppose we owe thomas and Twilight an apology.”Said Rarity.The next day,James and Rarity went back to work.They arrived back at the shunting yard where they met Thomas and Twilight.They were still mad about James and Rarity’s joke. “We’re terribly sorry for tricking you two.”Said Rarity.Thomas and Twilight smiled.They accepted their apology. “Are those trucks for us?”Asked James. “Yup.They’re pleased to have you back.”Said Thomas.James and Rarity were soon on their way.The troublesome trucks were so happy,They never held back or surged forward.Soon,They arrived at the docks.Rarity uncoupled James from his trucks. “Time to go home,James.”Said Rarity.Just then,A man wearing a tan coat and a brown hat walked over to them. “I need help to get to Knapford station to meet Sir Tophom Hatt.My car has broken down.”He said.Rarity spoke to James. “We need to get this man to Knapford.He is a railway inspector.” “Got it.”Said James.Rarity and the inspector climbed into James’ cab and he set off.When they arrived,Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting. “This engine and its pony partner helped me get here.You must be very proud of him.”Said the inspector. “Yes.I am proud of them and all my other hard workers on Sodor.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”James and Rarity,Once again you both are really useful.”
Percy’s promiseEvery summer on the island of Sodor,The engines and ponies work very hard.Holiday makers come to the island to sightsee.When the weather is fine,There is no other place to visit than the island of Sodor.Aome people like to go to the mountains.Others like to see the valleys.Children love the seaside.One morning,Thomas and and Twilight were moving along their line pulling Annie and Clarabel filled with children going to the beach.Everyone was happy.They met Percy and Spike who were taking some freight cars to the harbor. “Hi,Thomas.Hi,Twilight.”Said Spike. “Hello,Spike.”Said Twilight.”Nice weather,Huh?” “Sure is.”Replied Percy.” I wish we can take children instead of freight cars.” “They’re from the busy summer school.”Said Thomas.“We’re busy this evening.But,The station master told me and Twilight to ask you two to take them for us.” “That’s a great idea.”Said Spike.”We’ll fetch our coaches once we deliver our trucks.”They raced to the harbor.Later,Percy and Spike met Harold the helicopter. “Hello,Percy.”He said. “Who is this?”Asked Spike. “He is our air support.Harold the helicopter.”Said Percy.”He searches for anyone who needs help from the air.” “That’s right.We can handle anything.”Said Harold.Spike was confused. “Wait.Did you say ‘we’.“Asked Spike.Just then,The door on Harold’s side opened and Harold’s pony partner walked out.Spikes eyes popped open wide in superisent.It was Spitfire! “Spitfire!Its good to see you again.”Said Spike. “Hey,Spike.“She said.”So,This is your engine friend?” “That’s right.I’m Percy.”Said Percy. “We better fly.We’re at high alert.”Said Harold. “Why?”Asked Percy. “Bad weather’s due.”Explained Spitfire.”There will be many disasters.River Floods,High winds.You name it.” “Better mind your protection.”Said Harold. “Ha!We can handle anything no matter what the weather.”Said Percy and they were on their way again. “Percy,If we can get their on time,I got an idea.”Said Spike.”A crazy awesome idea!” “And what’s that idea?”Asked Percy.Spike then took a deep breath and breathed fire in Percy’s firebox raising the boiler pressure.Percy was so hot,His face was as red as Bertie the bus.”WAAAAA!!!HOT!HOT!!HOT!!!“He screa,Ed as he sped off at an incredible speed.At a junction,Edward and Applejack were shunting freight cars loaded with peanuts.Percy biffed straight into them and the trucks came off the track.Nuts bounced everywhere. “Aw nuts.”Moaned Applejack. “MY NUTS!!!”Gasped Edward. “Sorry!”Called Spike.Percy and Spike didn’t stop.They kept racing on.Next,They met Henry who is shunting flatbeds of fruit juice.Percy bashed through the flatbeds and juice splashed all over the engines. “Sorry!”Called Percy.They soon arrived at the harbor and Percy was tired out when his boiler cooled down.Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting. “Excellent work.You two are on time..”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”...in spite of the delays you’ve caused on the way.” “He he.Sorry,Sir.”Chuckled Spike.Soon,They arrived at the shunting yard and buffered to their coaches.They arrived at the seaside to take the kids home.The kids got in just in time as the rain started.It streamed down Percy’s boiler. “Brrrrr!”He shivered. “Think warm thoughts.”Said Spike.Percy thought of his nice warm shed as they set off.Percy struggled past costal village and into the countryside.The river was rising rapidly.There was so much rain,It creates a thick layer of water in front of Percy. “I wish I could see!”He explained as he struggled along the line.Then,More trouble layed ahead.The river raised so much,It flooded the lower track.Spike slammed on the brakes.But,It was too late.They splashed into the water as the water putted out Percy’s firebox. “On ho!”Wailed Percy.”The water is slushing my fire!”Just then,Harold flew above. “What’s he doing up there?”Asked Spike.Suddenly,A large crate fell from Harold and landed on Percy’s boiler with a thud! “Ouch!”Groaned Percy.”What was that for!?”Spike took the box into Percy’s cab and opened it. “Don’t worry,Percy.”Said Spike.”He and Spitfire gave me some hot cocoa and fire wood for you.”The box had a hot cocoa thermos and plenty of fire wood.Soon,Percy’s firebox was burning brightly.But,It still wasn’t enough to heat up Percy’s boiler.Then,An idea flew into Percy’s funnel. “Ugh....Spike,If you use your fire breath,My boiler water will boil hot enough to get us out.”Said Percy. “Really?Ok!Lets give it a whirl!”Said Spike as he breathed fire into Percy’s firebox again. “YOW!HOT!HOT!!HOT!!!”Screamed Percy as he raced out of the water.He saw James and Rarity shunting tar wagons up ahead. “Look out!”Shouted Spike.They smashed through the tar wagons and tar splattered all over James and Rarity. “My mane!”Shrieked Rarity. “Not again.”Moaned James.Next,Percy saw Rosie and Pinkie Pie shunting sprinkle trucks. “Incoming!”Cried Percy.They rammed through the trucks and sprinkles bounced everywhere. “What a surprise.”Moaned Pinkie.Percy and Spike steamed all the way to Wellsworth station. “Ok!We’re here!Maybe we can slow down,Now!”Called Percy.Spike pulled the brake lever.But,He pulled so hard,It broke off! “Ugh...One problem.We can’t!“Cried Spike holding the brake lever.Percy gasped in fear. We gotta stop!Quick!”Screamed Percy. “I wish I knew how!”Cried Spike.Percy slid off the tracks and smashed into the platform and then he came to a complete stop.Thomas and Twilight were superised. “Percy!Spike!You kept your promise.”Said Twilight happily. “Nice work.”Replied Thomas.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived on Harold and spoke to Percy and Spike. “Harold and Spitfire told me you were..Ugh...Wizards.He can beat you two as many things.But,Not being a submarine.I don’t know what you two are capable of.But,I do know you two are really useful.” “Thank you,Sir.”Said Percy. “Now,You two can rest at the shed.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Thanks.”Panted Spike before fainting.
EscapeOne day,Edward was talking to Trevor when Starlight trotted in. “Come on,Edward!We’ve got work to do.”Called Starlight. “You do know that I’m his partner.”Said Applejack. “Oh.Right.Sorry.“Said StarlightLater,She decided to talk to Edward. “Trevor and I are old friends.“Said Edward.”It all began when I saved him.” “From what?”Starlight asked. “One word.Scrap.“Said Edward.Starlight gasped. “An engine being scrapped makes my hooves shiver.”Shivered Starlight. “It does the same to Trevor.”Replied Edward.”He was being sent to the scrapyard.But,The victor and I saved him and now,he is really useful,again.” “Hoowee!Pretty useful indeed.”Replied Applejack. “Even so,We do need another engine.“Said Edward. “Yes.But,Who?”Starlight said. “You’ll just have to find out and see.”Said Edward as he and Applejack left.Starlight was concerned about what engine might come here.That evening,Sir Tophom Hatt came to the sheds. “Thomas and Twilight,I need you two to take a midnight goods train to the docks.”He said. “Yes,Sir.”Said Thomas and Twilight.Starlight remembered what Edward told her about saving Trevor from scrap. “Please,Sir,May I come,Too?”Starlight asked.Sir Tophom Hatt was confused.But,Agreed.So,Both Twilight and Starlight climbed into Thomas’ cab and they set off.Later that night,They arrived at the shunting yard where the train was waiting.Thomas backed up to the train.Then,They set off into the moon-lit night.The line to the docks passed through the scrapyard.Starlight heard a hissing noise as they passed. “What was that sound?”She said in her head.They reached Gordon’s hill.The troublesome trucks started being cheeky again. “Hold back!Hold back!”They chuckled.The train was heavy and Thomas was pulling as hard as he could. “Come on,Thomas!”Called Twilight. “You can do this!”Called Starlight.But,Thomas couldn’t do it.The troublesome trucks were too heavy to pull.They started to slip back down the hill.Twilight and Starlight applied the brakes.Then,There was trouble.Thomas and the trucks went too ast around the bend and they slipped off the tracks. “Sinders and ashes!”Thomas gasped.To make things worse,Starlight looked and gasped.Thomas had baked so hard,His coupling rod had snapped into two. “Now,What do we do?”Asked Twilight worried. “We better go back to the scrapyard to fine a new coupling rod.”Said Thomas.They reversed up back to the scrapyard.Starlight and Twilight looked everywhere.But,They couldn’t find a coupling rod that matches Thomas’. “It’s no use.”Said Twilight.They were just about to give up when there came the hiss again. “That sounds like a steam engine!”Gasped Starlight.The hissing noise came again.Starlight looked and saw a rusty old engine with four driving wheels in front and two pilot wheels in the back.It was coupled to an old brakevan. “Who are you?”Asked Starlight. “I’m Oliver and I’m with my brakevan toad.”Said the old engine.”I had ran out of coal and water and I’m not making steam.” “What are you trying to do?”Starlight Asked again. “Escaping.”Said Oliver. “From what?”Said Starlight. “Scrap.”Said Oliver.Starlight then remembered Edwards story again. “I’ll help you two get out.”Said Starlight determined.She found a coal hopper and she dumped coal into a freight car.Then,She pushes it to Oliver.It was dirty work.But,Starlight worked her hardest shoveling coal into Oliver’s coal container.Starlight was from horn to hoove in coal dust.Next,She poured water into Oliver’s boiler with a water hose.Starlight climbed into Oliver’s cab and pulled the lever.Oliver began to move.But,Before they could leave the scrapyard,They were stopped by a security guard and its dog. “What’s going on here?”He said sternly.”An old steam engine and a brakevan.You can’t take these!” “I’m trying to save him!”Said Starlight determined.”Sir Tophom Hatt wants a new engine!”The guard looked all over Oliver. “Looks functional.”Said the guard.”Very well then.Your free to go.” “Thanks.Hey,Oliver,Maybe we can help Thomas.”Said Starlight.Oliver puffed next to Thomas and Twilight.They were suprised to see Oliver. “Who is this?”Asked Twilight. “This is Oliver and his brakevan Toad.”Said Starlight.”They can help us up the hill.Oliver used the breakdown train to lift Thomas and the trucks back onto the tracks and the two ponies reloaded the trucks with their loads.Oliver buffered up to Thomas and the two engines and ponies set off on their way. “Here comes the hill.”Called Twilight as they approached Gordon’s hill. “We can do it,Oliver!”Said Starlight.Olver puffed as hard as he could.At last,They reached the top and raced down the other side.”Now,Thats what I’m talking about!GO!”Soon,They’ve arrived at the docks on time. “Nice work,Oli.”Said Thomas. “Now,Let’s get up you and Thomas to the steamworks and get repaired.”Said Starlight.The two engine were uncoupled from the train and Oliver pulled Thomas to the Steamworks.Next morning,Starlight and Twilight told the engines and ponies all about Oliver. “No way!”Gasped Rarity.”A new engine!?” “Sir Topham Hatt’s gotta year this.”Said James. “Starlight should do it.”Said Gordon. “Yeah.After all,It was Starlight who saved him.”Replied Rainbow Dash. “Well,Here he is.”Said a voice.It was Sir Tophom Hatt.”Now,Whats this all about?” “We do need a new steam engine and I know just the engine.”Said Starlight as she whistled to the shed next to Tidmouth.”You can come out,Now!”She called.Oliver puffed out of the shed pulling Toad.They were painted with new great western colors. “Ah.Oliver,We meet again.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Oliver!?”Gasped a voice.It was Duck. “Duck.Its been a long time since we met you.”Said Starlight remembering the time when she and the mane 5 Asked Duck where Twilight was.Just then,A blue unicorn wearing a purple cape and wizard hat jumped out of Duck’s cab. ”Trixie!”Gasped the mane 7. “Trixie?”Asked Thomas. “She is one of the friends I made back in Equestria.“Explained Twilight.”Her closest friend of all is Starlight Glimmer.” “Behold!The great and powerful Trixie!”Called Trixie with a sparkling smoke explosion behind her. “Trixie,Long time no see.”Said Starlight. “So,You know him?”Asked Twilight.Sir Tophom Hatt explained everything. “Yup.He was an old engine who arrived on Sodor along with his closest friends Duck and Toad.But sadly,Oliver broke down and was left in a siding with Toad.They’ve been in the scrapyard ever since.” “But,Thanks to Starlight here,He and Toad are as good as new.”Said Duck. “This might be a good idea for you to be Oliver’s partner.“Said Trixie. “She’s right.You saved me and now,We will work together as always.”Said Oliver. “Please,Mrs.Starlight,Help Mr.Oliver.”Replied Toad. “Mrs and Mr?”Asked Starlight. “Toad sometimes calls everyone Mrs and Mr.”Said Oliver.Soon,Oliver,Starlight,Duck,And trixie were working together as friends again.Thanks to Starlight,Oliver and Toad are back in action.
Oliver owns upOn a clear day when the sky is blue when the wind blows away the coulds,You can watch Starlight and Trixie working with Oliver and Duck the great western engines near the sea.The two engines are proud of their gleaming green paintwork.Olver sometimes tells Duck and Trixie how Starlight saved him from scrap. “If it wasn’t for Starlight,I wouldn’t have escaped and I wouldn’t have came to live on Sodor.”He said.The other engines and ponies wanted to know all about Oliver’s adventures that night in the shed. “Amazing!”Puffed Henry. “It was nice for Starlight to save him.”Said Fluttershy. “Oliver has resource.”Said James. “And sagacity.”Replied Gordon. “What does that mean?”Whispered Percy. “It means Oliver is clever and wise.”Said Thomas. “He is.”Said Gordon.“An example to us all.” “Indeed.”Said Rarity.”He has glamorous green paintwork.” “No kidding.He looks awesome!”Replied Rainbow Dash.I’m sorry to say that Oliver became pumped up in his smoke box. “Its incredible that everyone says you’re amazing.”Said Starlight. “You can say that again.”Replied Oliver as the two swooshed along the line.Sir Tophom Hatt came to see them at Knapford. “Well done,You two.”He said.”Now,You must know how to handle freight cars.”Every wise engine knows you cannot trust trucks.The engines and ponies tried to warn them.But,Oliver took no notice.Later,He they spoke to Duck and Trixie. “You think we can’t manage?”Said Oliver.”Gordon thinks better.He says we’re sagacious.” “You may be..Ugh...Good gracious or whatever it is.”Said Duck.”But still,troublesome trucks can be dangerous and...” “Say no more.”Interrupted Starlight.”We have to learn for ourselves.”And they left for their next job. “Wait!You need to listen!”Called Trixie.But,Oliver and Starlight didn’t hear her.Oliver shunted empty cars under the coal chute.After the trucks were loaded,He and Starlight came back to take them away.But,They were comfortable and didn’t want to move. “What right do they know about!?”Scolded a truck. “We want Duck or Percy.”Said another. “Or Thomas.”Said a third.Oliver buffered up to the five trucks. “Look sharp.”Said Oliver. “That’s not the way to teach us!”Said a fourth truck. “We’ll get even.”Said the fifth.Oliver and Starlight took nothing from them.The cars moved smoothly at first.But all of a sudden,Oliver and Starlight felt the trucks push forward. Starlight applied the brakes.But,They were useless against the surging trucks. “On!On!On!”Yelled the trucks. “Come on,Oliver!”Grunted Starlight pulling on the brakes.Oliver forged hard.But still,They forced him on and on!They didn’t knew that they were rolling towards a turntable where Duck and Trixie were just getting off.At last,The truck grew tired. “It’s working!Were winning!”Grunted Oliver.But,It was too late!Oliver fell into the turntable well and smashed the table track knocking Starlight out of his cab and the trucks bounced off the rails.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The turntable was wrecked and Starlight was wedged under metal rails. “Help me!”She struggled.Duck and Trixie surveyed the damage. “Don’t worry,Starlight.”Said Trixie.“We’ll get you out.” “I’ll go get help.”Said Duck as he raced away to get the breakdown train.Trixie jumped into the turntable well and lifted the rails off Starlight with her magic.Starlight tried to get up.But,She grunted feeling the pain from her front hoove. “Don’t try to move that hoove.”Said Trixie.She pulled out a long rope of scarves from her wizard hat.Then,Rapped the scarf rope around Starlights hoove and hang it from her shoulder. “Whoa.How did you know that your magic tricks can be used as medical tricks?”Asked Starlight.Trixie then smiled.Later that night,Oliver was being craned out of the turntable well.Sir Topham Hatt came to see them. “Oliver and Starlight,You have caused confusion and delay.”He said sternly. “I know,Sir.”Said Starlight sadly.”If only we have listened to Duck and Trixie,Then none of this would have happened!” “Well,Now you know the damage troublesome trucks can cause.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”Also,You need to go to the steamworks to get repaired.”The other engines and ponies were sad about Oliver.The branch line will never be the same without the turntable. “Starlight.Oliver.”Said Twilight sadly in her head. TO BE CONTINUED.......
Toad stands byOliver had been to the steamworks to be repaired.Some troublesome trucks pushed both he and Starlight and they fell into the turntable well.Now,Oliver is as good as new and Starlight’s hoove was healed.But,They were still worried about trucks. “We should be more careful when around them.”He puffed. “You’re telling me.”Said Starlight.When they got to the yard,There troublesome trucks everywhere and they sang songs rude and loud.An old truck named Scruffy led the trucks. “Oliver and Starlight’s no use at all!They think they’re very clever!They say that they can manage us!Thats the best joke ever!When they order us about with the greatest folly,We just pushed them down the weeeeeeell!Pop goes old Ollie!”They sang.The engines and ponies were really cross. “BE GUIET!!!”They scolded.But,They couldn’t be anywhere and everywhere they look,They sang again. “Oliver and Starlight’s no use at all!They think they’re very clever!They say that they can manage us!Thats the best joke ever!”At last,The engines and ponies gave up when Oliver and Starlight arrived. “We’re sorry,Starlight.We’ve tried everything.But,They just won’t stop.”Said Twilight sadly. “It’s really our fault.”Said Starlight. “We never should have fallen into that turntable well.”Sighed Oliver. “Don’t worry.”Said Thomas.“You didn’t knew they were going to push you into the well.” “Yeah.It was only an accident.”Replied Rosie. “But,I just can’t take it anymore!”Screamed Pinkie Pie. “Easy,Pinkie.”Said Percy. “We’ll find a way to end this right here and right now.”Said Spike.Toad the brakevan wanted to help,Too.Next morning,He spoke to Duck and Trixie. “I’m worried,Mr.Duck.This disrespect for all of us.When is it going to end?”He asked. “Who knows?“Said Duck. This will keep up until the turntable is fixed.”Said Trixie. “I’ve got a plan.”Whispered Toad.”May I stay here and help Mr.Oliver and Mrs.Starlight?We are both great western and must stand together.” “Certainly,Toad.”Replied Duck as he and Trixie left.Later,He explained his plan to Oliver and Starlight. “Mr.Oliver,Mrs.Starlight,I know how to end this.”Whispered Toad.”Listen.I got an idea.”Later,Oliver shunted the worst trucks two by two into a long line. “Do ya think it will work?”Asked Starlight. “Sure.”Said Toad.”If Scruffy is behind you,You can bump him if he starts his nonsense.” “He looks old.But,Okay.”Replied Oliver as he shunted Scruffy the his train.Then,Duck and Trixie arrived to watch. “Hold back.Hold back.”Whispered Scruffy.”And past the word to the others.”The troublesome trucks giggled as they passed Scruffys plan.But,Oliver and Starlight knew what to do. “Come on,Oliver.”Said Starlight in his head.”You can do this.”There was plenty of sand on the rails which made Oliver’s wheels grip greatly.He gave a great heave. “Ooooooo!”Groaned Scruffy.”I don’t like this!”Scruffy was being tugged between Oliver and the trucks. “Go on!”Cheered Trixie. “Well done,Boy!Well done!”Called Duck. “Ooooo!”Wailed Scruffy.The others were watching as well. “Come on,Duck!”Called Thomas,Percy,And Rosie. “We know you can do it!”Called Twilight and Spike. “Do it,Starlight!”Cheered Pinkie Pie wearing Pom poms.Then Duck heard a strange creeping sound. “Quiet!What is that sound?”Asked Duck.Their answer came sooner than expected when.... “I’M APART!!!”Screamed Scruffy as he was bursted into pieces with a bang!Everyone gasped.Oliver shot forward and came off the rails at a curve.Luckily,Starlight had jumped clear.Scuffy was in pieces. “Ugh...Oops.”Said Oliver.Soon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Well,Oliver,So ya don’t know your own strength.Is that it?”He asked. “Ugh...No,Sir.”Said Starlight.Then,Sir Tophom Hatt inspected Scruffy. “As I thought.“Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”Rotten wood and rusty frames.Maybe if we put you back together,You will learn your lesson by now.”Scruffy knew he was right.Soon,The turntable was repaired and the branch line was back in business.Now,Oliver and Starlight were being more careful around freight cars. “Be careful when around those two.”Said a truck.”If you play tricks on him you will never be the same truck again.”The troublesome trucks learned they’re lesson with Oliver and Starlight.Especially Scruffy.
Little engines can do big thingsOn the island of Sodor,Every engine has their pony partner.Rainbow dash has Gordon who pulls the express,Fluttershy has Henry who pulls the flying kipper,Rarity has James who pulls both coaches and trucks,Pinkie has Rosie who pulls party trains,Applejack has Edward who works in the shunting yard,Spike has Percy who pulls the mail train,And Twilight has Thomas with Annie and Clarabel.All the ponies have an engine except the young 6 and cmc.They were feeling left out at the shed. “I wonder what engines will we get.”Said Gallus. “Who knows?”Said Ocellus. “It’s not fair that we don’t get an engine!”Scolded Smolder. “Now calm down,Smolder!”Said Sandbar.”Sir Tophom Hatt says there will be new engine tomorrow.”And he was right.When they arrived on Thomas and Percy,They gasped.Their engines were little engines on narrow tracks.”Who are you?”Sandbar asked. “These are the narrow gauge engines.”Sir Tophom Hatt introduced.”Everyone,Introduce yourselves.” “I’m Skarloey.”Said the little dark red engine with the number 1. “Name’s Rheneas.”Said the red/orange engine with the number 2. “My name is Sir Handle.”Said the little blue engine with the number 3. “Peter Sam.”Said the little green engine with the number 4. “Rusty.”Said the little orange diesel with the number 5. “And I’m Duncan.”Said the little yellow engine with the number 6. “Young 6,Pick your partners.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.The young 6 looked at their new friends. “Since you’re number one like Thomas,Then I choose you.”Said Sandbar. “Small engines are so cute!”Squealed Silverstream.”I’ll be with you,Rheneas.” “I guess you’re with me,Sir Handle.”Said Gallus. “I think it’s okay for me to be with you.”Ocellus said to Peter Sam. “You will be the perfect partner for me.”Said Smolder to Rusty. “Then that means Yona with Duncan.”Said Yona happily.But,The young 6 didn’t knew if they were strong or not.Their first job is to shunt freight cars at the narrow gauge quarry.The young 6 noticed the empty trucks. “There are even troublesome trucks on a narrow gauge railway?”Sandbar gasped. “Of course.”Said Skarloey. “What’s up there?”Smolders asked pointing at the top. “Let’s see.”Said Ocellus flying to the top followed by Smolder,Silverstream,And Gallus.Sandbar then noticed the empty trucks connected to a cable from the top of the hill. “Wonder where this goes.”Said Sandbar.He trotted in front of the trucks to get a closer look at the cable.Suddenly with a pull of the cable,Sandbar fell in and was pulled up by the empty trucks.”What’s going on!?”He gasped.He saw that the trucks were being pulled up by a winch from the top.Yona was surprised. “Yona help save you!”She called as she jumped into the back truck.She was so heavy,The ride took longer to get to the top.The winch creeked.At last,They reached the top.Sandbar and Yona climbed out and met the rest at the top. “What took ya so long?”Smolders asked. “We kinda had a little junk in the truck.”Said Sandbar.He spotted the walls.They were square shaped and looked like wooden plates stacked up.He tried to climb.But,He slipped and fell to the ground.Then,Some flat bricks went loose and smashed to the ground.Dust flew everywhere.It covered the young 6. “What it this stuff?”Coughed Gallus.They saw workman drill the bricks off the walls with a jackhammer.Then,They loaded them in the trucks Sandbar and Yona road in.Sandbar and Yona held on tight as they were hoisted back down the hill while Gallus,Smolder,Silverstream,And Ocellus flew down.Sandbar was becoming jealous. “Why are me and Yona the only ones who can’t fly!?”He screamed.Later,Skarloey told them about the bricks. “It’s slate.”He said.”We deliver them from the quarry to the people who need it.It can be either used as electrical insulater or firewood.” “I see.”Said Sandbar.Soon,The narrow gauge engines and young 6 started mining slate from the incline and delivering them to the people of the village.They were pleased.Next,The engines were pulling some coaches with passengers. “So,You pull coaches on the narrow gauge railway,Too.”Said Silverstream. “That’s right.Its too bad Smolder and Rusty can’t pull coaches.”Replied Rheneas.He was right.Smolder was fuming working in the yard with rusty. “It’s not fair!”She scolded.That night,The engines were resting in the shed. “Amazing!This was our first day with out new partners!”Squealed Silverstream. “You’re telling me.”Replied Gallus. “It was dusty.But,We got it done.”Said Ocellus. “Yona and Duncan get jobs done dusty or not.”Said Yona shaking off slate dust from her hair.Sandbar was still concerned about the narrow gauge engines. “Are the narrow gauge engines really that strong?”He asked in his head.The next day,They were back to collect the slate at the incline.They were waiting for the loaded trucks to be hoisted down.But,As they began,They heard a creeping sound. “What was that noise?”Gallus asked. “Yona didn’t hear any.”Said Yona.Then,They heard it again.The winch groaned. “Break it!Snap it!”The trucks giggled.And it did.The trucks slit down the hill. “Stop!”Cried Sandbar.”It’s a...”The trucks smashed through wooden pole knocking over a water channel.”Water mane.”Moaned Sandbar.Water sprayed out everywhere. “How did this happen!?”Gasped Smolder.Then,sandbar remembered Yona climbing into the empty trucks. “Ugh..It’s kinda my fault.”Said Sandbar.The young 6 and narrow gauge engines were confused.”Ya see.I accidentally fell into the empty trucks being pulled up the incline and made Yona follow me.The extra weight must had made the cable unstable.” “This isn’t good.The trucks are heading for the village!”Cried Skarloey. “And it gets worse!“Said Ocellus.”If this doesn’t stop,What if the whole quarry gets flooded?” “We’ll worry about that later.”Said Smolder. “If we can get ahead of the truck,We may stop them before they get to the village.”Said Sandbar.“Silverstream,You hold up the water.” “Right!”Replied everyone.Silverstream held up the broken water channel while Sandbar jumped into Skarloeys cab and they raced after the trucks.Ocellus,Smolder,Yona,And Gallus followed them in Peter Sam,Sir handle,Duncan,And Rusty.The troublesome trucks sped on and on. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They yelled.Skarloey switched tracks and caught up to the trucks on the side.Sandbar spotted blanks of slate up ahead. “Alright!We’ll use the slate to make a blockade!”He called to the others. “You got it!”Replied Gallus giving a thumbs up.The four engines sped up and went ahead of the trucks.Then,Screeched to a halt at the slate stack.Yona,Gallus,Smolder,And Ocellus started making a wall of slate.They stood behind it to keep it up.But,The troublesome trucks were moving too fast.They smashed through the wall and sent Yona,Gallus,Smolder,And Ocellus flying into the trucks.They screamed as they sped along the line. “So much for that.”Said Skarloey.He and Sandbar switched tracks.They raced passed the narrow gauge engines.Then,Raced passed the trucks.They got close to the village entrance and screeched to a stop.Sandbar looked ahead and saw the trucks getting closer. “Oh!We’ve gotta stop those trucks!”Said Sandbar.Then,He look up and saw a Rock pile blocking the tracks to a siding.”Those rocks will stop um!”He quickly switched the points.”JUMP!”He called.Yona,Gallus,Smolder,And Ocellus jumped clear just in time.The troublesome trucks swerved into the siding.With a crash and a bash,The trucks smashed off the tracks.Stone and slate dust flew everywhere.But,The village was safe.Later,They went back at the quarry.When they arrived,They were surprised to see Silverstream all squishy and round like a water balloon. Silverstream,What happened to you!?”Sandbar gasped. “Simple.Pinkie taught me how to drink and eat like this.”Silverstream muffled.”I couldn’t hold the water channel up anymore because it was too heavy.So,I drunk the water instead.”She spit the water out deflating to normal.A person came to see everyone.He was wearing the same clothes as Sir Tophom Hatt and glasses. “Who are you?”Gallus asked. “Allow me to introduce myself.My name is Mr.Percival.Leader of this railway.”He said.You all did a great job of stopping those trucks and preventing the quarry from being flooded.This makes you all really useful.”Everyone was really useful indeed. “Skarloey?”Said Sandbar.Skarloey listened.”You showed me how strong you really are.Little engines can do big things.”That made Skarloey happy.
Bye George!One morning,George the steam roller was waiting for Percy and Spike to take him to a new work place.George was being rude to Sandbar,Skarloey,Silverstream,And Rheneas. “You’re just worn out wheels on worn out rails!”He grumbled. “You need rocks for your roads!”Said Sandbar angrily. “And we’re helping you!”Replied Skarloey crossly. “I need to flatten little engines in the scrapyard!”Grumbled George.Soon,Percy and Spike arrived,Buffered up to George’s flatbed,And took him away.”Railways Aw no good.Turn them into roads.”The little engines and creatures were pleased to see George leave.George grumbled all the way to the crossing.He was going to turn it into a road.When they arrived,George was still fuming.”Bumpy ride on rotten rails!Im glad it’s over!”He scolded. “So are we!”Replied Percy.Later,They met thomas and Twilight.They were ready to pull coal cars down the line. “What’s wrong,Percy?”Thomas asked. “It’s George.He’s making us really angry!”Grumbled Spike. “Ok!Ok!Just ignore him.”Said Twilight.Meanwhile,George was enjoying himself. “Ripping up rails!What a life!”He chuckled.Then,Thomas and Twilight went by with their coal cars.”What do ya think of this?”He asked.But,Thomas and Twilight ignored George.This made George really cross.”YOU’RE USELESS IDIOTS!!!”He shouted.Thomas and Twilight did hear as they steamed away.“I’ll show them who’s boss”Said George in his head.As the workman reached the rail crossing,An idea flew into George’s funnel. “What shall we do here?”Said a workman. “Tear it up and tarmac it!”Grunted George.So,They did.But,Not what they thought and George knew it.The rails were now covered in hardened tar.Later that evening,Thomas and Twilight were chuffing down the same line.They were taking a train loaded with vegetables to market.But,They didn’t know about what George did.Neither did the signalman.So,He left the signal to green. “That’s nice.We don’t need to stop.”Said Twilight happily.Thomas agreed until he saw the crossing. “Ugh...Yes!We do!”He called.”Hit the brakes!HIT THE BRAKES!!!“Twilight slammed on the brakes.But,It was too late!Thomas bumped off the rails flattening the crossing gates and smashing through a hen farm.The vegetables were all squashed and Thomas and Twilight were covered in hay,Crushed eggs,And chicken feathers.This made them really mad! “GEOOOOOOOOORGE!!!!!!”They screamed so loud,That birds were scared out of their trees.That night while Thomas and Twilight were being washed,They told the engines and ponies what George hat done. “So,This George causes that accident?”Asked Applejack. “Yeah!He covered the ails with tar and turned me and Thomas into omelets!”Scolded Twilight. “Terrible!”Gasped Rarity. “Despicable!”Groaned James. “Disgraceful!”Grunted Gordon. “How awful!”Gasped Fluttershy. “Unbelievable!”Gasped Henry. “This is no fair at all!”Scolded Rainbow Dash. “Impossible!”Gasped Rosie. “So surprising!”Gasped Pinkie Pie. “Thomas,Who is George anyway?”Asked Spike.Thomas told Spike all about George. “On the narrow gauge railway back then before the ponies arrived,He was having a race with Sir handle when he had an accident.” “And how did that happen?”Pinkie asked. “He smashed into the side of Sir handles train!”Said Thomas.Everyone gasped. “Ouch.”Said Spike.”I just hope he doesn’t cause any more confusion and delay.”But,He was wrong.Next morning,George was working in the yards when Duck and Trixie arrived with a train of empty trucks.George stood in his way.Duck stopped and the last truck didn’t had enough time to clear the tracks. “Let us through!!”Demanded Duck. “You’ll just have to wait.”Grunted George. “But,Theres no time to wait!”Scolded Trixie.”We must clear our trucks to let Gordon and Rainbow Dash!” “Typhen,They’ll have to wait,too.”Grumbled George.The signal man didn’t know the track was blocked.So,He switched the points and set the signal to allow Gordon and Rainbow Dash to speed through.They’re passengers were singing their preys and they were making up for loss time. “We’re the greatest!Just watch me fly by!”He whistled. “Nothing can stop us.”Replied Rainbow Dash.Suddenly,They saw the truck on the line ahead. “Get out of the way!”Cried Gordon.But,The truck didn’t move.Gordon forced it so hard,It pirouetted into the air and smashed to the ground into pieces.Duck and Trixie were suprised.Gordon and Rainbow Dahs were worried Sir Tophom Hatt would be cross.He was.But,Not with Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “Who ever caused this delay will have me to answer to.”He said and he did a few days later.When Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike arrived at the flour mill,They laughed. “Look who’s here!”Said Thomas.George had been found out by Sir Tophom Hatt and been punished.He was using his fly wheel to keep the windmill running.Sir Tophom Hatt was there as well. “George,You have caused confusion and delay and I’ve should have known it was you who caused that delay with Thomas and Twilight.”He Said sternly. “Now,We’ll have a life time of peace.”Said Percy. “We surely will.”Replied Spike. “I wanna get rolling again.”Said George.”But,I have to wait a whole week until then.” “Is that how long George is gonna be here?”Twilight asked. “Yup.“Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”The mill isn’t broken.We replaced it with George in order to teach him a lesson.” “Soon,He’ll be as rude as ever.Ay,George?”Said Twilight.I hope not.Don't you?
Percy,James,And the fruitful dayIt was a splendid morning on the island of Sodor.James and Rarity felt pleased with themselves.James’s red paintwork and Rarity’s violet mane gleamed in the sunshine as they sped along the line.They reached the junction where they met Percy and Spike.They were pulling some troublesome trucksJames and Rarity were surprised to see them so tired. “What are you two doing here?”James asked. “James is right.You should be at the station by now.”Replied Rarity. “We know.”Said Percy. “But,These trucks had been troublesome all morning.”Sighed Spike. “That’s no excuse.”Said James.”Nothing should stop us.” “Sir Tophom Hatt relay on us to be on time.”Said Rarity.”Now,If you excuse us,Spikey,We’ll be on our way.”And they steamed away.Percy was furious. “Bossy buffers!”He muttered. “Easy,Percy!Rarity didn’t mean to make you angry.”Said Spike.James and Rarity arrived at the harbor.It was market day.Apples,Watermelons,Oranges,Bananas,Strawberries,And Blueberries were being loaded into their trucks.Then,They set off on the main line to the market.On the way,They met Thomas and Twilight. “Really reliable.Thats us.”Said James “Such a pity the same isn’t for Percy.”Said Rarity.”Goodbye.”And they continued their journey. “What does all that about?”Twilight asked. “Trouble.”Said Thomas.”Trouble for James and Rarity.Wait and see.”Percy and Spike were just finished working in the yards when Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “James and Rarity need your help.James’ brakes are jammed.”He spoke.Percy and Spike set off to the rescue.When they arrived,James felt embarrassed.Percy couldn’t help laughing. “Now,Look who is late!”He laughed.”Got yourselves in a bit of a jam,Eh?A sticky situation?” “Be quiet!”Scolded James.“It’s not funny having jammed brakes!” “Easy,You two!”Said Rarity. ”Ok,Percy,Let’s take these trucks to market while James gets repaired.”Said Spike. “Ok.We need to be on time.”Said Percy as he buffered up to the back of the trucks.”Besides,James had already done too much,Today.“James went redder than ever as Percy and Spike set off”Off we go!I have to go fast to get there in time.Those big engines are so unreliable.” “Be careful,Percy!”Called Spike.But,Percy was in a hurry.He was going too fast.He didn’t see that the points had failed.But,Spike did and they’ve been diverted into a siding.”LOOK OUT,PERCY!”Cried Spike and applied the brakes.But,It was too late!The trucks bashed the buffers and came off the track.Luckily,No one was hurt.Spike went out to check Percy.”Percy,Are you ok?”He asked.”Whoa!”He was surprised to see Percy’s face stuck in the box car.Percy backed up to reveal that now he has squashed fruit on his face. “Hahaha!Thats funny!Fruit in the face!”Laughed Spike.Suddenly,More squashed fruit squirted on spike.He felt embarrassed.This time,Percy laughed.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived on Rosie. “Don’t worry.You’re not to blame for this.“He said.”It was just a points failure.Also,I do not run a jam factory.But,I will soon.” “Thanks,Sir.But,What do we do with all this squashed fruit?”Spike asked. “Leave it to me.”Said Pinkie Pie as she jumped into the fruit pile and started to eat all the fruit as Percy and Spike squelched to the wash down.That night at the sheds,James and Percy now felt sorry for each other.Spike then spoke. “You know theres more than one way to get jammed.We all learned that today.Once more,When engines and ponies sometimes help each other in order to get out of a jam,Things can still go wrong.” “So?”Said James. “So,We all make mistakes and there for,We’re all really useful,Too.”Rarity finished.Soon,Rosie and Pinkie arrived back from Percy’s accident.Pinkie’s belly was huge and she was still eating the last of strawberries. “Does she always eat a messy accident?”Percy asked. “Only when it’s a food mess.”Chuckled Rarity.At last,Pinkie was done. “What did I miss?”She muffled.
A better view for GordonOne morning,Gordon was feeling grumpy.This was making James and Rarity cross. “Why are you complaining all the time?”James asked. “Because he is a big blue engine and he knows anything.”Said Rainbow Dash. “You’re just a small red engine and horse with ideas above your station.”Said Gordon. “I can’t see any.”Said Percy. “Can’t see what?”Rainbow noticed. “Ideas above the station.Thats what.”Said Spike.”The sky is empty.” “Like your smoke box,Percy.”Teased James. “One day,Me and big G an show you all what big engines can really do.”Said Rainbow Dash. “And that is....”Said Percy. “Not speak to silly little engines.”Puffed Gordon.Later,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “You need an empty express to test our new station.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”You can make up time,After words.”But on the way,Gordon was still unhappy and he grew sick,Too. “I ant get up to speed.”He moaned. “Must be some clogged pipes.But,No time for the works.”Said Rainbow Dash.When they arrived,Gordon was impressed.But,He was still unhappy and Rainbow Dash found out why.In front of them was a set of buffers and a huge blank wall. “What a boring view.”Grunted Gordon.”Engines like me deserve a panoramic view where I can see people and people can see me.“And he where shed angrily.Soon,It was time for Gordon to leave. “Come on,Big G,Let’s give your wheels a good run as long as your pipes can handle it.”Said Rainbow Dash.Gordon felt better.He and Rainbow Dash raced down the line.”Come on!Come on!You can go faster than this!”Rainbow called. “Sick?Me?Never!”Said Gordon.But then,Gordon started to become more and more feeble.And soon,He came to a complete stop. “What the?”Said Rainbow Dash. “What happened?”Gordon asked.When James arrived to collect Gordon’s coaches,Rarity inspected Gordon’s pipes. “Guess you really have to go to the steam works.”She said.”Something’s broken inside you.”But,Gordon and Rainbow Dash didn’t want to go to the steam works.They wanted to go as fast as they could. “Well well well.So much for learning about everything.”Teased James.”You got too puffed up in your pooled and it serves you right.”Later,Rainbow Dash was waiting for Gordon to be repaired at the steam works. “Ok!Your pipes are repaired.”Said a workman.”Just one more thing and you’ll be ready.Give us about 20 more minutes.”Rainbow Dash heard everything from outside. “Grrrr!More waiting!?”She groaned.Just then,Rarity arrived on James.He was very sick. “Oh please,Rainbow Dash,Help me get to the new station.”Said Rarity.”James’ safety has burst.”Then,Fluttershy arrived on Henry. “Help me,Too.”She whispered.”Henry has a leak in his water boiler.”Rainbow Dash ran inside. “Come on,Gordon.”She said.”We’re going to the official opening of the new station.”Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy jumped into Gordon’s cab and he steamed away. “Stop!“Shouted a workman.“You’re not fully fixed yet!” But,Gordon didn’t hear.Soon,Gordon was coupled to his coaches and he,Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy were on their way to the new station.But then,There was trouble.As gordon reached the new station,The three ponies couldn’t apply his brakes.Something had jammed.Rainbow Dash reduced steam.But,Gordon was still going too fast. “No good!The brakes are stuck!”Cried Rainbow Dash as Gordon’s cab filled with steam. “Oh for Celestia’s sake!”Rarity shrieked. “I can’t watch!”Cried Fluttershy. “Brace for impact!”Called Gordon as he raced into the station,Crashed into the buffers,And smashed into the wall.He dangled from the edge with his heavy coaches keeping him from falling.”Help me!Please!”He yelled.Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy we’re covered in coal dust and their manes were messed up. “My mane.”Moaned Rarity. “Is it over yet?”Fluttershy whispered cracking her eyes open. “Well....At least you have a view.”Said Rainbow Dash.Sir Tophom Hatt came up on a chair carrier. “Well,Gordon,I know you wanted a panoramic view.But,This is not the way to achieve it.”He chuckled before grunting seriously.”Also,You should have waited for your repairs.” “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Gordon.Rarity and Fluttershy glared at Rainbow Dash and Gordon.Later when Gordon was repaired,He and Rainbow Dash arrived at the new station for its second official opening.This time,They arrived safely and everyone clapped and cheered as they pulled in.They were amazed.There was only a set of buffers and a small brick.That made Gordon feel better.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke you him and Rainbow Dash. “Your panoramic view is here to stay.Its not only your view.Its everyone’s view.”Gordon gratefully agreed.
Put upon PercyOne morning,Gordon was feeling grumpy.This was making James and Rarity cross. “Why are you complaining all the time?”James asked. “Because he is a big blue engine and he knows anything.”Said Rainbow Dash. “You’re just a small red engine and horse with ideas above your station.”Said Gordon. “I can’t see any.”Said Percy. “Can’t see what?”Rainbow noticed. “Ideas above the station.Thats what.”Said Spike.”The sky is empty.” “Like your smoke box,Percy.”Teased James. “One day,Me and big G an show you all what big engines can really do.”Said Rainbow Dash. “And that is....”Said Percy. “Not speak to silly little engines.”Puffed Gordon.Later,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “You need an empty express to test our new station.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”You can make up time,After words.”But on the way,Gordon was still unhappy and he grew sick,Too. “I ant get up to speed.”He moaned. “Must be some clogged pipes.But,No time for the works.”Said Rainbow Dash.When they arrived,Gordon was impressed.But,He was still unhappy and Rainbow Dash found out why.In front of them was a set of buffers and a huge blank wall. “What a boring view.”Grunted Gordon.”Engines like me deserve a panoramic view where I can see people and people can see me.“And he where shed angrily.Soon,It was time for Gordon to leave. “Come on,Big G,Let’s give your wheels a good run as long as your pipes can handle it.”Said Rainbow Dash.Gordon felt better.He and Rainbow Dash raced down the line.”Come on!Come on!You can go faster than this!”Rainbow called. “Sick?Me?Never!”Said Gordon.But then,Gordon started to become more and more feeble.And soon,He came to a complete stop. “What the?”Said Rainbow Dash. “What happened?”Gordon asked.When James arrived to collect Gordon’s coaches,Rarity inspected Gordon’s pipes. “Guess you really have to go to the steam works.”She said.”Something’s broken inside you.”But,Gordon and Rainbow Dash didn’t want to go to the steam works.They wanted to go as fast as they could. “Well well well.So much for learning about everything.”Teased James.”You got too puffed up in your pooled and it serves you right.”Later,Rainbow Dash was waiting for Gordon to be repaired at the steam works. “Ok!Your pipes are repaired.”Said a workman.”Just one more thing and you’ll be ready.Give us about 20 more minutes.”Rainbow Dash heard everything from outside. “Grrrr!More waiting!?”She groaned.Just then,Rarity arrived on James.He was very sick. “Oh please,Rainbow Dash,Help me get to the new station.”Said Rarity.”James’ safety has burst.”Then,Fluttershy arrived on Henry. “Help me,Too.”She whispered.”Henry has a leak in his water boiler.”Rainbow Dash ran inside. “Come on,Gordon.”She said.”We’re going to the official opening of the new station.”Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy jumped into Gordon’s cab and he steamed away. “Stop!“Shouted a workman.“You’re not fully fixed yet!” But,Gordon didn’t hear.Soon,Gordon was coupled to his coaches and he,Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy were on their way to the new station.But then,There was trouble.As gordon reached the new station,The three ponies couldn’t apply his brakes.Something had jammed.Rainbow Dash reduced steam.But,Gordon was still going too fast. “No good!The brakes are stuck!”Cried Rainbow Dash as Gordon’s cab filled with steam. “Oh for Celestia’s sake!”Rarity shrieked. “I can’t watch!”Cried Fluttershy. “Brace for impact!”Called Gordon as he raced into the station,Crashed into the buffers,And smashed into the wall.He dangled from the edge with his heavy coaches keeping him from falling.”Help me!Please!”He yelled.Rainbow Dash,Rarity,And Fluttershy we’re covered in coal dust and their manes were messed up. “My mane.”Moaned Rarity. “Is it over yet?”Fluttershy whispered cracking her eyes open. “Well....At least you have a view.”Said Rainbow Dash.Sir Tophom Hatt came up on a chair carrier. “Well,Gordon,I know you wanted a panoramic view.But,This is not the way to achieve it.”He chuckled before grunting seriously.”Also,You should have waited for your repairs.” “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Gordon.Rarity and Fluttershy glared at Rainbow Dash and Gordon.Later when Gordon was repaired,He and Rainbow Dash arrived at the new station for its second official opening.This time,They arrived safely and everyone clapped and cheered as they pulled in.They were amazed.There was only a set of buffers and a small brick.That made Gordon feel better.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke you him and Rainbow Dash. “Your panoramic view is here to stay.Its not only your view.Its everyone’s view.”Gordon gratefully agreed.
Special attractionOne hot summer morning,Sor Tophom Hatt came to the sheds and spoke to Percy and Spike. “We are trying to find the perfect pony partner for our tram engine Toby.”He said.”First,We’ll be testing a pegasus who’s name is Derpy.”Percy was confused. “Who’s Derpy?”Percy asked. “You’ll see.”Said Spike.When they arrived at Wellsworth Station,Spike and Twilight were amazed.Toby the tram engine was painted brown and had a bell that shined like gold. “Hi,Spike.It’s good to see you.”He said.Then,Percy saw Derpy.She looked very dum. “Whoa.Thats Derpy?”Gasped Spike. “It sure is.”Said Spike.Just then,Thomas and Twilight arrived with some trucks.Twilight was sweating in the sun. “Derpy,Could you give me some waaaaaa...”She panted. “Wallet.Watch.Waffles.”Said Derpy. “Derpy,Water!”Panted Twilight loudly. “Why didn’t you say so?”Said Derpy holding some sponge pills and a water bottle.Twilight swallowed the pills and drunk the whole bottle. “Haaaa.That’s better.”Said Twilight reliefed.Suddenly,Her belly started to swell bigger and bigger.Her hooves started to swell,Too.”What?”She Gasped before her cheeks puffed up.Her hooves got pulled into her big body getting bigger and bigger.”I don’t feel so good.”She muffled.At last,She stopped swelling up.She was bigger than Thomas. “Whoa!”Gasped Thomas.The trucks came up with a plan. “On!On!On!”They yelled as they bumping into Thomas and Thomas bumped into Twilight.She started to roll away on the tracks. “Help me!”She muffled. “You may have to excuse me.”Said Thomas before chasing after Twilight.”Get back here!” “Come on,Derpy,We need to get going.”Said Toby puffing away with Derpy.”Theres a special attraction.” “A what?”Derpy asked. “A special attraction is someone who give people rides at a seaside village everywhere.”Toby explained.”This year,I’m the special attraction.” “What does it do?”Derpy asked again. “Just smiles and whistles to everyone.”Said Toby.But,When they arrived,No one was there.Just one man.He whispered to Derpy and turned sadly away. “I guess they don’t have enough room for a special attraction this year.”Said Derpy sadly.Toby felt sad as they puffed back to Wellsworth Station.Percy and Spike were there pulling some trucks. “What’s wrong,Toby?”Percy asked.Before Toby could explain,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Leave these trucks here.There’s an emergency at the harbor.It will be trouble with bullstrode.Both Percy and Spike were confused. “Who’s bullstrode?”They asked.Now,They had two mysteries to solve.Sir Tophom Hatt explained. “Bullstrode is a disagreeable barge.He never stops complaining.”Sir Tophom Hatt was right about Bullstrode. “Come on!Come on!”Grunted Bullstrode.”Why aren’t you trucks where you should be?” “There’s no engine and we can only be where we’re put!”Scolded the trucks.”You’re in the wrong place!Not us!”Just then,Percy and Spike arrived.”Our stone is for Bullstrode.Please put us in a siding so we can load him up and be rid of him!” “Well,If you say so.”Said Spike.Then,There was trouble.As Percy was lining them up,He wasn’t looking where he was going.The trucks were worried.They were heading for the edge of the harbor. “Stop!Stop!”They yelled.But,It was too late.The trucks fell off the harbor and onto Bullstrode.Percy and Spike were surprised. “Help!”Gurgled Bullstrode.”I’m sinking!” “Serves you right!”Giggled the trucks.”You were always barging in and moaning!”Then,There was a water rushing noise. “What’s that sound?”Spike asked. “I think I just figured it out.Look!”Gasped Percy looking back.It was Twilight.She was rolling towards Bullstrode. “Look out!”She cried.She bounced off the harbor and bounced off Bullstrode and into the water. “Ouch!”Groaned Bullstrode.Then,Thomas arrived. “Hey!What did I miss?”He asked. “Thomas,Get me out of here!”Twilight gurgled.It took a long time to clear the mess.Spike,Thomas,And Percy watched as Twilight and Bullstrode were towed to the beach.At the beach,The mane 6 were squeezing Twilight to get the water out of her body. “Don’t worry,Twilight.”Said Spike.”You’ll be bam to normal size in no time.” “Thank you,Spike.”Muffled Twilight.Meanwhile,The Workman were having strong words with Bullstrode. “Now,You can just stay here.Children will play on you and then,You’ll be useful again.“Bullstrode felt embarrassed.Later at Wellsworth,Percy and Toby told each other about their bad times. “So,That’s what happened.”Said Percy. “I guess we both had some seaside surprises.”Said Toby.”Right,Derpy?”He then noticed Derpy flying away. “I think Derpy doesn’t want you to be your partner.”Moaned Twilight. “Don’t worry.We’ll find the perfect driver for you.”Said Thomas. “Percy is a special attraction any day and so are you.”Said Spike. “Hmm.I guess you’re right.”Said Toby.”All we have to do is smile and blow whistles at each other.”
James and the trouble with treesThomas and Twilight has been working in the coal yards all day.They were now covered n coal dust.The yard manager spoke to them. “Sorry.You can’t have a wash down.”He said.”Theres a problem with the hose pipe.” “Bother!”Grunted Thomas.”A bath will make us much better.” “The others are sure that we look silly.”Said Twilight.Back at the sheds,The engines and ponies were too busy arguing.James and Rarity were talking loudest of all. “I deserve a new coat of paint and Sir Tophom Hatt wants us to pull the express!” “We are simply the most important engine and pony on Sodor!”Replied Rarity. “Rubbish!”Huffed Henry. “We are all important!”Scolded Fluttershy. “It’s been like this all day.”Whispered Percy. “James is getting a new coat of paint and he and Rarity won’t stop boasting about it.”Replied Spike. “Why James!?”Groaned Twilight.”Thomas is the one who needs a new coat!” “I’d rather not.”Said James.“You’re not a pleasant sight and wouldn’t understand the needs of an important engine.”Thomas and Twilight were furious!The next day,James was being repainted by Rarity when Henry and Fluttershy had an accident.Henry was shunting trucks.But,He wasn’t looking where he was going.The trucks smashed into the buffers and came off the tracks.Asphalt flew everywhere.Luckily,It didn’t fell on James and Rarity. “If you can’t push trucks,Why not talk to a tree instead?”Rarity asked. “You know how much you two like the forest.”Said James. “As a matter of fact,Bossy boiler,Sir Tophom Hatt is inspecting the island for trees that are too close to the tracks.”Said Henry. “Henry’s right.”Replied Fluttershy.”He’s worried they might cause trouble.” “Ha!”Laughed James.”If we came upon a tree,We would just push it aside.” “Really?”Sniffed Henry.On the way to Knapford Station,They passed Thomas and Twilight pulling coal trucks.James blew his whistle loudly.Thomas shot forward. “Easy,Thomas!”Twilight called.But Thomas was so surprised,That he wasn’t looking where he was going.He swerved into a siding,Bashed into the buffers,And came off the tracks.Thomas and Twilight were covered in even more coal dust.Thomas and Twilight were very cross. “James,You caused an accident!!!”Scolded Thomas.But,James and Rarity didn’t hear them.Later,James and Rarity were still boasting when Percy and Spike were working on trees. “Make way for an important engine.”Puffed James. “You wouldn’t feel so important when one of those trees fell on top of you.”Said Percy.”You’d feel hurt.” “Rubbish!”Explained James.”It wouldn’t dare!” “You should be careful.”Said Spike.”Trees can be just as powerful as engines.” “Oh,Please!”Said Rarity.”Now,Excuse us.Sir Tophom Hatt wants us to pull the express.”And she and James left.But,They were wrong when they arrived.Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “I told Gordon and Rainbow Dash to pull the express.Not you two.”He said sternly.”You have caused confusion and delay!You must go to the yards and collect your goods train.” “What!?Why did you tell us we were taking a goods train!?“Gasped Rarity. “I did.But,You didn’t listen.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt sternly.“Also,You have caused an accident with Thomas and Twilight.” “But,Sir,Can’t Stepney or Percy take the goods train?”James asked. “Really useful engines don’t argue.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.So,They didn’t.Rarity and James were cross.They still were when they got to the shunting yard.It then started to rain. “Nice color,James.”Said a truck.”Pity about your face though.“James and Rarity ignored them and set off with their long train.Soon,They came to a hill and they didn’t knew they were in for a bad time.An old tree next to the tracks was being blown by the wind and the rain had weakened the slope.All of a sudden,The tree moved into the tracks.James and Rarity saw the tree around the bend. “Oh no!”Cried Rarity as she applied the brakes.But,It was too late!James and Rarity smashed into the dirt and mud.James’ new paintwork and Rarity’s mane was ruined. “Get out of our way,Tree!”James demanded.”Important engine coming through!”But,The tree didn’t move.James tried to reverse way from the tree.But,His train was too heavy.James and Rarity we’re trapped.Then,They heard a whistle. “It’s Thomas!”Gasped James. “And Twilight,Too!”Replied Rarity.They were worried Thomas and Twilight would laugh at them about their muddy selves.But,Thomas and Twilight knew this isn’t the time for teasing.They buffered to the back of James’ train. “Are you ready?”Whistled Thomas. “We’re ready!”Called James.”As ready as we’ll ever be.”Thomas pulled back as fast as he could.Suddenly,The tree fell down on top of James and Rarity.The tree was in pieces.James and Rarity weren’t hurt.But,James was scratched and Rarity’s mane was filled with twigs.Back at the sheds,James and Rarity now felt sorry for Thomas and Twilight. “My mane.”Moaned Rarity. “My paintwork.”Moaned James. “That tree taught you two a big lesson.”Said Edward. “You’ve done just about enough boasting!”Scolded Applejack.”Having a new coat of paint is one thing.But,It ain’t the only thing!” “We’re terribly sorry about your accident.”Said Rarity sadly. “And we should have listened to Percy and Spike.”Said James.”They were trying to warn us.” “It’s ok.We always pull together no matter the weather.”Said Thomas.Just then,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “You two had been very brave.”He said.“Thomas and James will have a new coat of paint and tomorrow,James and Rarity will pull the express.”Everyone was very happy.
Cranky bugsTwilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy love working at the docks.They love the fresh air of the sea.But one day,A crane was causing trouble.His name is Cranky and this was his first time at the docks. “You’re useless little bugs!”He called from above.”If you put these freight cars on the inside lines,I wouldn’t have far to travel.” “Take it easy up there!”Called Thomas. “Yeah!No crane has complained this annoying.”Replied Twilight. “Well,I’m complaining,Now!”Grunted Cranky as he banged his load on the key side.The engines and ponies were shocked.Later,They told Rainbow Dash,Gordon,Rarity,And James all about Cranky. “Cranes are very ferry towers.”Said Rainbow Dash. “They needs proper attention like me,Perhaps.”Said Gordon. “You should see the point of danger from Cranky’s view.”Said Rarity. “He’s high up in the air with the coping wind and baking sun.Then,He looks down and see you all annoying.”Teased James.”No wonder he calls you bugs.”Rarity was cross. “Spike is not a bug!”She scolded. “Just saying why Cranky was teasing them.”Said James.When Cranky overheard the big engines,He grew bossier still and came up with a plan when Percy and Spike arrived to pick up a load of sugar. “Ugh...Push those trucks a little closer.”He said.So,Percy did.“A little more.”Percy and Spike were so cross about Cranky bossing them,They pushed the trucks too far. “Like this?”Spike asked. “Perfect.”Said Cranky as he released his cable crashing the sugar all over Percy and Spike.”Oops.”Then,He played a trick on Thomas and Twilight who were gonna collect oil drums.”Maybe it’ll be best if you shunt your trucks on the other track.Its easier for my crane arm to reach.”So,Thomas did.But,Thomas and Twilight were so cross about Cranky,They pushed their trucks on a track too far.The oil drums smashed beside the trucks splashing oil all over Thomas and Twilight.That afternoon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived.He was concerned. “These delays weren’t your fault.”He said. “You’re right.That big meany got us covered in super and oil!”Groaned Twilight. “I suppose you should stay in the sheds until I can get to the bottom of this.”Said Sir Tophom Hat. “Yes,Sir.”They said as they went back to the sheds.Later,They were having a complication about Cranky. “I can’t believe Cranky did all this.”Moaned Spike washing the sugar off his tail. “No kidding.”Replied Percy. “If only we can prove it was Cranky.”Said Twilight.Their chance came sooner than expected.That night,A big storm blew across the island.The other engines and ponies didn’t had enough time to leave the docks.So,They had to stay in an old shed. “I’m scared!”Whimpered Fluttershy. “Don’t worry.”Said Henry.”This storm will be over soon and we’ll be safe in this shed.”But,Henry was wrong.No one realized they were about to be in great danger by an old steam ship.Its propeller had been damaged by the rough waters.With no control,The ship was steered towards the docks by the waves.It ran a ground straight into the sheds.Everyone was scared. “Lets get out of here!”Cried Stepney.But,It was too late!The ship tore down the sheds and rammed Cranky causing him to tip over. “Hey!Hey!Hey!Whoooooaaa!”He screamed.He crashed onto a warehouse causing it to collapse.It was a terrible mess. “HELP!!!”Cried the engine and ponies from the sheds. “Sorry.But,I can’t.”Groaned Cranky.When the storm ended,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived at the scene of disaster. “Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy will help you and then,You can help the engines and ponies.”He said to Cranky. “Please,Sir!Tell them that I’m sorry for being rude to them,Yesterday!!”Wailed Cranky.But,He stopped revealing what he did.Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “So,It was you who was causing confusion and delay,Yesterday!I’m very disappointed with you!”He scolded.The two engines arrived with Twilight and Spike. “I guess that taught you a lesson you’ll never forget.”Said Spike.Thomas and Percy were attached to chains and they pulled Cranky back up.Soon,Cranky was working hard cleaning the mess.He started by rescuing the others. “Thanks,Cranky.”Called Gordon. “What couldn’t we do without you?”Rainbow Dash asked. “Oh,It’s nothing because being rescued by some little bu..bu..bu...”He was about to say bugs.But,He quickly corrected himself.”Small engines.”Spike and Percy were cross still. “He’s back to bugging us!!!”Scolded Spike as he reversed Percy. “Don’t move!”Cried Twilight. “You’re still attached to Cranky!”Cried Thomas.But,It was too late.Crank fell on his side again. “Not again.”He moaned.Soon,He was back on his legs.Ever since the storm,He never called the little engines,Twilight,And Spike bugs,Again.
Horrid lorryIt’s was a beautiful morning at the docks and all the engines and ponies were working hard pushing and pulling trucks.One day,Percy and Spike were late.Cranky the crane was cross. “These ships can’t be kept waiting.They have important cargo.If they miss the tides,They will be delayed in the docks!You should look up to the ships and show more respect!” “It’s not our fault!”Called Spike. “It’s just that we’ve got too much work to do!”Called Percy. “Then,Perhaps a lorry will do the extra work.”Cranky thought.Percy and Spike were shocked and they left.”Ugh...Was it something I said?”Later at the sheds,They told the others what Cranky had said. “Stuff and nonsense!”Snorted James. “No way we would be replaced by a horrid lorry!”Replied Rarity. “We engines run this island.”Sniffed Henry. “Ponies,Too.”Said Fluttershy. “What is a lorry does arrive?”Said Spike in his head.Tomarrow,It did along with two more. “Hey,Percy!I think those trucks of coal are too heavy.Let the lorries take some.”Called Cranky from above.”And I think one of them wants to talk to you.”The first lorry spoke rudely to Percy. “What’s that hump of steaming scrap iron?”He asked. “Scrap iron?Steaming scrap iron!?”Scolded Spike.Percy puffed away in a huff.Later,The second lorry teased Twilight,Thomas,Rarity,And James.Then,He saw Percy and Spike. “Oh!look.Its a purple goblin in a green goblin on wheels!”He teased.”You’ll be scraped.Just you wait and see.”And he left filling the air with black exhaust smoke.The engines and ponies were covered in it. “Bust my buffers!”Cried Thomas. “What a horrid lorry.”Groaned Twilight. “Disgusting!”Grunted Rarity. “Despicable!”Agreed James.When Rosie,Pinkie Pie,Stepney,And Flitter arrived at the bakery,They found the second lorry doing their work. “What do you think you’re doing!?”Demanded Pinkie. “Sorry.I got here fist.So,Back off!”Groaned the lorry. “Well next time,We be here before you!”Replied Rosie as she puffed away.The next engines to meet a lorry was Edward and Toby along with Applejack.This time,It was the first lorry. “Well well well.No wonder this railway is a mess.”The lorry teased Edward and Toby.”You two belong in a museum.Not working in a quarry.” “We may look old.But,We’re useful.”Said Edward. “Useful?Ha!Just toddle.”Laughed the lorry. “Toddle!?”Spluttered Toby. “Now,Calm down,You two.This is no time to argue.”Said Applejack.When Henry and Fluttershy arrived at the docks to collect the flying kipper,There was the third lorry taking the fish. “Guess the flying kipper is now the rolling kipper.Rollin on me.”He said and he left. “These lorries annoy me to no end!”Growled Fluttershy. “That goes double for me.”Agreed Henry.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were cross,Too. “What nonsense!”Snorted Gordon. “Yeah!Even though they don’t take passengers,They tease us,Too!”Said Rainbow Dash.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke to Spike and Percy. “Sorry.I hate to say it.But,One of the lorries are taking the mail.”Percy was sad. “Don’t worry.We’ll go to the mills.”Said Spike.But they arrived,Spike and Percy were shocked to see the second lorry taking the flour. “What are you doing here?”Spike asked. “We three are doing your work,Now.You’re too slow!”Grumbled the lorry. “I hate those lorries more than the troublesome trucks!”Growled Spike.He and Percy were cross and worried as they left. “Where ever we go,There are lorries!”Said Percy worried.But when they arrived at the quarry,Spike and Percy didn’t see a lorry. “Ha!Maybe the lorry is late.”Laughed Spike.Percy backed up to their trucks of rocks and stone and they set off to the docks.The quickest way to the docks was through a narrow gorge.Road veichles had to tackle a steep and dangerous road.When Spike and Percy arrived,They saw the first lorry again.It was loaded with rock and was out of control. “That lorry is in trouble!”Gasped Spike.The lorry hit a curve too fast and slid down the hill.He was getting bumped and bounced until he stopped on the tracks. “Phew!”Said the lorry.But,Percy didn’t stop in time. “Watch out,Lorry!We can’t stop!”Cried Percy.He smashed into the lorry and came off the tracks.Rocks and stone flew everywhere.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The lorry was in pieces. “Rotten roads.”He muttered.Soon,The wrecked lorry was taken to the docks to be loaded onto a ship.Percy and Spike looked at the lorry. “Who’s the hump of steaming scrap iron,Now?”Spike asked. “I’ll be back!”Replied the lorry.“So,You can wipe that silly smile off your smoke box. “Ha!”Laughed Percy as he whether him loudly.Then,Rosie,Pinkie,Stepney,And Flitter arrived with the second lorry on a flatbed. “What happened?”Spike asked. “He was overloaded with flour and cake and he broke down.”Said Rosie. “Not very useful ,Now.Are you?”Laughed Pinkie.The lorries grumbled angrily.Then,James whistled happily. “They’re bringing in the the third lorry on a barge!”He Laughed. “What happened to that one?”Rarity asked Henry and Fluttershy. “Stupid lorry was reversing and fell straight into the sea.”Said Henry.Later,Thomas and Twilight arrived.They look3d at the three lorries and Laughed. “Well well well!The brothers grim!”Laughed Twilight. “Smashed,Broken,And sunk!”Replied Thomas.The lorries never returned and the engines and ponies worked har making sure they will be really useful.
HeroesBill and Ben are twin engines who work at the quarry with Toola Roola and Coconut Cream.The twins sometimes like to be cheeky.But,They were growing restless.One day,They were shunting trucks of China clay ready to be taken to the docks. “Listen,Bill.”Said Ben.”Can you hear something?” “What sort of something?”Bill asked. “Something different.”Said Ben. “I can’t hear anything.”Said Toola Roola. “Neither can I.”Replied Coconut Cream. “I can hear something.Its everything.Looks the same.Sounds the same.What we need is a surprise.”Said Ben. “Surprise what?”Bill asked.Before Ben could answer,The quarry manager arrived. “I have received a message from Sir Tophom Hatt.”He said.”He wants you four to go to the harbor.”So,They did. “Wonder what we’ve done wrong.”Said Ben.”It must be you.” “Why me?”Bill asked.”I didn’t do anything wrong and neither did you.”They found out why Sir Tophom Hatt sent them here when he arrived. “I want you four to look after trucks at the harbor.”He said. “Yes,Sir.”Said the ponies. “We’ll do our best.”Said The twins.When they arrived,Gordon spoke to them. “You must behave.You’re on the main line,Now.” “Actually,Gordon,When we saw you,We thought this was the scrapyard.”Giggled Bill.Gordon snorted. “Just make sure our coaches are ready this evening!” “Take it easy,Big G.”Said Rainbow Dash as she and Gordon left.The twins and ponies set to work. “This is easy.”Said Bill. “Yup.We know a lot about trucks.”Replied Ben. “We’ll get this done in no time.”Said Toola Roola. “Likitty split!”Said Coconut Cream. “No need for that.”Said the trucks.”We’ll show you around.We wanna help.”They knew they were bluffing.But,The ponies and twins agreed.Later that evening,The harbor was fill with trucks.They to.d the ponies and twins where to put them.Gordon,Rainbow Dash,And the passengers waited impatiently while the pones and twins tried to sort things out. “Those two better fix this!”Grunted Gordon.But by the time when Gordon and Rainbow Dash left with the express,It was very late indeed.The next morning,Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “I’m very disappointed with you four.You still have a lot to know about trucks.”He said sternly.”You have caused confusion and delay!” “It wasn’t our fault!”Said Bill scared. “He’s right.”Replied Ben.The trucks told where they wanted to be.” “Nonsense.You will stay at the quarry until I can trust you again.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt crossly.“Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy will do your jobs.”The ponies and twins left sadly away.But when they arrived,The troublesome trucks were being rider than ever. “Thomas was shunting some trucks under chute.They pulled Thomas under the chute and stone poured all over Thomas and Twilight. “Man!What trouble.”Coughed Twilight. “Yeah!”Replied Thomas.”We got stuck in this mess thanks to those twins.”This made the twin engines very cross. “It was just a mistake!”Said Bill. “Yeah!Tjose trucks tricked us!”Said Ben.Next,The trucks played a trick on Percy and Spike.He was pulling trucks loaded with stone to the docks along with a flatbed of oil drums. “On!On!On!”They yelled as they pushed Percy into a siding.He biffed the buffers,Oil flew into the air and splattered all over Percy and Spike. “This is gonna be harder than I thought.”Said Percy. “Very slippery work indeed.”Said Spike slipping on oil.The ponies and twins felt terrible.They knew it was all their fault.Suddenly,There was a strange rumbling noise. “Now,That’s a strange noise I haven’t heard before.”Said Bill. “Neither did I.”Said Ben. “Uh oh.”Shuttered Toola Roola as the ground shook.”That sounds like a....”Soon,Lots of rocks came tumbling down. “ROCK SLIDE!!!”Cried the ponies and twins.Then,Came the alarm. “Everyone,Evacuate the quarry at all cost!”Shouted the quarry manager.”Evacuate!”The workman tan to their trucks Nd drive out of the quarry jut in time.Thomas and Percy were leaving with Twilight and Spike.Suddenly,A giant rock blocked the only way out. “We’re trapped!”Cried Twilight. “It’s all coming down!”Cried Thomas. “We’re gonna get crushed!”Cried Spike. “Not if we can help it!”Yelled Toola Roola.The young ponies jumped into their cabs.The twins charged at Thomas and Percy. “Charge!”Shouted the twins.With a bash and a smash,Bill and Ben smashed Thomas and Percy through the boulder and left the quarry just in time.Giant boulders tumbled from the cliffs and all the buildings and water towers come crashing down.Then,Everything stopped.Rubble layed everywhere and the quarry was destroyed. “Oh boy!This wasn’t our fault.”Said Bill. “What will Sir Tophom Hatt say about this?”Ben asked.They found out soon enough. “You four did very well and jumped in to the rescue.Three cheers for the heroes!Hip hip...” “Hooray!”Cheered the workman. “Hip hip...” “Hooray!” “Hip hip...” “Hooray!” “Thank you,Sir.”Said Toola Roola. “Being heroes is quite a surprise.”Said Coconut Cream. “Quite indeed.”Said the twins.
A big surprise for PercyPercy and Spike were working in the coal mines.They felt lonely with only the troublesome trucks to tease them. “Cheer up,Percy and Spike.“Said the yard manager.”Sir Tophom Hatt wants us to be here tomorrow and then.You’ll get a good rest at the sheds.“ “We’ll try our best.”Said Spike.But the next day,The trucks teased Percy and Spike even more. “Percy.Spike.They’re so small.They’re no use to us at all.Around the yards,They’ll puff and blow.But on the hills,They’re way too slow.”They sang. “Be quiet!”Scolded Percy.Later,Percy pulled the trucks up the hill and came back down to collect the last load.Not even the smiles of Cheeilee and Bertie can cheer them up. “What’s the matter?”Bertie asked. “Nothing exciting.Thats what.Its just coal,coal,coal and trucks,trucks,trucks.We’re bored,bored,bored.”Moaned Percy. “Why can’t you just tak a few spins on the turntable.Engines like that.”Said Cheerilee. “I think it’ll just make me dizzy.”Said Spike. “Excitement is surprisment.It would be exciting if something surprising happens.Other wise,It wouldn’t be exciting.”Said Bertie as he and Cheerilee left. “It would be surprising is something surprising happens.”Said Percy.”But,What?”Their answer came sooner than expected as they went back to the mines to get more coal trucks.They were still grumbling and there were more than before. “Your so slow!We want another engine.So,we wouldn’t wait all night!”Grumbled a truck. “All night!All night!You can puff and blow!But,On the hills,You’re still too slow!”Sang the rest. “S-S-S-Slow yourself!”Scolded Percy. “Temper temper.”Giggled the trucks.Percy and Spike ignored them as they pulled the trucks up the hill.The trucks were still grumbling. “Too slow!More power!Here all night!Tomorrow,Too!” “Be quiet!”Scolded Spike.Then,There was trouble.Percys coupling snapped! “Surprise surprise!Catch us if you can!”They giggled. “Oh no!”Cried Percy and Spike.The troublesome trucks raced down the hill and onto the main line.Percy rushed into the town.The station master told Spike and Percy. “They’re heading for another hill.It will slow them down.But,They’ll slide back down right into the village.” “We better do something and quick!”Cried Spike. “Spike,Listen!i got an idea.”Said Percy as he told Spike his plan.Soon,The chase was on.Percy and Spike raced down the line where the trucks rolled on. “Are you sure your crazy plan will work?”Spike asked. “My crazy plans always work.All we gotta do if find those trucks.”Said Percy.Suddenly,They heard a bunch of laughter from the distance.”Thats probably them,Now!”And he was right the trucks to started to roll up the hill.As Percy and Spike started to climb the hill,They over took the trucks.Then,Screeched to a halt as the trucks rolled past.Spike quickly placed a wooden board on the tracks hoping it would stop the trucks. “That should do it.”Said Spike.But,He was wrong.The trucks broke the board in two and they rolled back down the hill. “So much for that.”Moaned Percy as he and Spike raced after them again. “Now,What are we gonna do?”Spike asked. “There’s only one thing we can do!”Said Percy. “Oh!I know what you mean!”Said Spike as he climbed on side Percy’s boiler and stood still at the front.Percy started to go faster.Spike was trying to couple Percy to the trucks with chain.”Just a little bit more!”Percy raced faster.At last,Spike coupled the chain to the trucks.”Now!”Percy applied his brakes.But,It wasn’t enough.They were getting closer to the village. “So much for a plan B.”Said Percy. “So,Is there a plan C?”Spike asked.His answer came sooner than expected.The signalman changed the points.Percy and the trucks raced into a siding and crashed off the tracks.Coal dust flew everywhere.But,The village was safe.Bertie and Cheerilee arrived at the scene of rescue. “A chase sounds surprisingly.Dont you think?”Bertie asked.
Rusty and the boulderHigh up in the mountain of the narrow gauge railway stood a big boulder.It had been sitting there for a long time.Rusty and Smolder were helping at the quarry.At the sheds,They meet Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy. “Where’s all this rock coming from?”Percy asked. “The new quarry.Thats what.”Said Smolder. “These rocks will be pretty useful.Although,It’s dangerous.”Said Rusty. “Why?”Twilight asked. “Because of a big boulder.”Whispered Rusty.”I think it’s watching me.” “Boulders don’t have eyes.”Said Thomas confused. “Well,Theres something really strange about this one.”Said Smolder.Just then,Edward and Applejack arrived with a new digging machine. “Who’s this?”Spike asked. “His name is thumper.”Said Edward. “He’ll help us collect the rock faster.”Said Applejack.Soon,Thumper was digging hard.The Workman were pleased.But,No one bothered to check the boulder.Later,It started to rain and the workman went home.Rusty and Smolder were ready to go.But,Rusty gazed up and shivered.Above stood boulder.Suddenly,A large slab of rock landed on the tracks.Rusty and Smolder were shocked. “I think it’s best if we leave.”Said Smolder scared.”Maybe the rain loosened some of this rock.” “I think it’s the boulder wanting us to go away.”Shivered Rusty as he and Smolder left.The next day,Rusty,Smolder,And the workman were back.Thumper was digging harder than ever.Suddenly,Rusty noticed something. “The boulders moving!”He gasped. “Don’t be silly.”Said Smolder.”It can’t.”But,It did and obit slammed onto Rusty’s track bouncing Rusty and Smolder off the ground.Then,Boulder started rolling.”I guess I take it back!”Smolders ran not Rusty’s cab and they raced away as fast as they could.Then,They stopped at a junction. “Phew!We’ll wait here until the boulder passes by.”Panted Rusty.But,Boulder was nowhere to be seen.Suddenly,They heard the crashing sound of Boulder smashing through freight cars behind them! “Oh no!Its behind us!”Cried Smolder.Rusty started rolling forwards.Just then,They saw another junction.One line went up hill.Rusty switched tracks and Boulder thundered past.Meanwhile,Sandbar and Skarloey were making their way up to the quarry with some building supplies.Then,They saw Boulder rolling towards them! “Yikes!”They Cried as they raced backwards.Boulder was catching up fast.But,They raced into a siding and biffed into the buffers.Skarloey tumbled off the tracks as Boulder rolled by. “That was close.”Panted Skarloey. “We must warn the yards!”Shouted Sandbar. “I don’t think we have much time!”Called Rusty.Boulder rounded a bend and there ahead was Silverstream and Rheneas. “It’s running loose!”Yelled Rheneas.Silverstream drove him back as fast as she could. “Come on!Come on!Come on!”Cried Silverstream worried.Rheneas swerved into a siding and into a pile of ballast as Boulder rolled by. ”Its better for a smash than a squash.”Panted Rheneas.At the yards,Percy and Thomas were collecting trucks of dynamite from the sheds.Then,They saw boulder rolling to the shed. “Oh no!Its heading straight for us!”Cried Twilght. “Run for your lives!”Cried Spike.But,It was too late!Boulder knocked Thomas,Percy,And the trucks off the track and smashed into the sheds.As the dynamite blew up,Fire and smoke exploded everywhere!Everyone was covered in black soot.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The sheds were destroyed.When Sir Tophom Hatt inspected the destruction,He decided to close the mine.Then,He looked at Boulder. “We should have left this part of the island alone.”He said.The workman moved boulder to a hill where he would never come loose again.
Busy going backwardsToad the break an was feeling sad.Everywhere he looked,He can see engines moving steadily forwards.They were all confident and cheerful.The same with their pony drivers.Later,He decided to talk to Oliver and Starlight. “I’m always going backwards.I wish I could have forward going views.” “You can go forward if you’re pulling a train.”Said Gordon. “Oh,Wait.You don’t have a train.”Said Rainbow Dash.Toad felt sadder still.Oliver and Starlight wanted to help. “You are always useful to us,Toad.”Said Starlight. “She’s right.”Replied Oliver.”You help me brake and you keep my trucks in order when we go downhills.” “That is right,Mr.Oliver.”SaI’d Toad.”But,It would be so exciting to go forwards for a change instead of always seeing things sliding away from me.”This gave the troublesome trucks a naughty idea. “Who’s he to start complaining?”Asked a truck. “Well,He’s lucky you be looking after us.”Groaned another. “Let’s teach him a lesson.”Said a third.Soon,Oliver was ready to go.Starlight decided to stay with toad at the back. “It’s gonna be ok,Toad.I’m sure something will make your dream come true.”Said Starlight as Oliver started to leave the yards.The trucks decided to carry out their plan when they reach Gordon’s hill.When they were nearly at the top,They played their trick. “Ready,Steady,GO!”Said the trucks and they jerked back so hard,Oliver’s coupling snapped!Toad,Starlight,And the troublesome trucks rolled down the hill rally fast.”We’re making your wish come true,Toad!” “This is no5 what you had in mind!”Screamed Starlight. “Follow the leader!”Yelled the trucks.Toad was is in a state of shock! “Oh dear!Mrs.Starlight,Hit the brakes!”Cried Toad.But,Then there was trouble again!Starlight tried to apply the brakes.But,The brake handle broke. “Uh oh!”Gasped Starlight.”I guess I forgot to oil the brake lever.”The runaway train raced through Calon station. “Faster,Faster,As fast as you want!”Screamed the trucks.Suddenly,Toad found it fun to go forwards.But,The fun was soon over.A crossing layed ahead and the gates were closed.Toad smashed through the gates!And what was worse,Toad and Starlight realized they were on the wrong track.There ahead was Gordon and Rainbow Dash with the express. “Get out of the way!”Cried Gordon.Luckily,The signalman changed the points just in time as Toad sped past. “On!On!Faster!”Cried the trucks.Just then,Toad and Starlight saw James and Rarity with a goods train. “Yikes!”Cried James. “Look out!”Rued Rarity. “Help!Save us!”Ried Toad.A quick thinking shunter switched the points just in time.James screeched to a halt as Toad flew by. “What was that!?”Gasped James.The signalman warned the station master at the next station. “There’s a runaway coming!” “Don’t panic.We’ll send them into the sidings.”Said the station master.Toad and Starlight were now heading straight to Percy and Spike. “Watch out!”Called Spike.Toad and the trucks swerved into the yard.He and Starlight saw some buffers. “Good!Those will stop us.”Said Toad relived.But,The points to the buffers weren’t set and Toad raced back onto the main line. “You gotta be kidding.”Moaned Starlight.Meanwhile,Oliver was racing to the rescue. “I must catch Toad and Starlight.I must!”Said Oliver determined.Toad and the trucks sped past Henry and Fluttershy pulling flatbeds of building supplies. “Oh my goodness!”Cried Fluttershy. “What’s going on!?”Gasped Henry.More trouble layed ahead.Workman were working on a bridge. “Oh no!If we go on that bridge....”Said Starlight. “It’ll collapse!”Cried Toad.The workman diverged Toad and Starlight onto old sidings.They crashed through the buffers and splashed into a muddy pond.Toad and Starlight were very exhausted and very muddy. “Phew!Stopped at last.”Gurgled Toad.Oliver arrived.When he saw Toad and Starlight,He could only smile. “A pond is the perfect place or a toad.I suppose.Mind the pun.”He said.That night,Toad spoke to Oliver and Starlight. “I’m sorry if I caused you embarrassment,Mr.Oliver.” “That’s alright,Toad.”Said Starlight washing the mud off her mane. “So,What did you think of going forwards?”Oliver asked. “It was fun.But,I think I’ll stick to the future busy going backwards.”Said Toad.
Bowled outSir Topham Hatt came to see the engines at the sheds. “Good morning,Everyone.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”We are getting extra work.So,I’m sending a new engine here.Hate to say it.But,A diesel is all that’s available.His name is Lucas.Please be sure to avoid any...Ugh..Disturbances.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt before leaving. “What does that mean?”Flitter asked. “That’s means this new diesel is difficult.”Said James and he was when he arrived.Benjamin surveyed the shed. “Not bad.I’ve seen worse.”He said.”At least you’re all clean.”The engines and ponies glared.”But,That doesn’t matter.Sir Tophom Hatt will scrap you all soon and send diesels like me.And I’m off.A fill of oil,A touch on the starter,And I’m off.No bother and no waiting.They have to fuss at you for hours until you’re ready.”Everyone was furious! Next day,Stepney and Fluttershy were moving down the line with their goods train.Lucas spotted them while moving down the track.”I think it’s time you learn a lesson.”He blew his horn long and loud.The signalman was so surprised,He accidentally flipped the points.Stepney swerved onto an old track.He was going so fast,The rails did took Stepney and the trucks weight and a rail snapped!Stepney slid off the tracks and his load crashed down the ditch.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,Stepney and Flitter were cross. “Hey,You!”Called Flitter angrily.”Get back here!”But,Lucas didn’t listen.The next day,Stepney and Fluttershy told the engines and ponies all about their accident. “Unbelievable!”Scolded Rainbow Dash. “Disgraceful!”Grumbled Gordon. “How horrid!”Said Rarity. “Disgusting!”Said James. “Unforgivable!”Scolded Fluttershy. “Despicable!”Said Henry. “To say such things to us!”Said Rosie. “It’s to teach him a lesson we’d be wanting!”Said Stepney. “But,How do we do it?”Flitter asked.Their chance come sooner than expected.A railway inspector was doing some final checks on Benjamin’s air in tank.The wind tugged on the inspectors hat and blew it right off his head.Soon,Benjamin was ready.He saw his coaches at the platform.He backed up to them and set off with the passengers. “Look at me!”He called to Flitter and Stepney.”Now,I’ll show you what I can really do!”Suddenly,Benjamin’s engine shakes and spluttered.The passengers were being bumped and bounced in the coaches.With a final cough,The diesel stopped.Meanwhile,The inspector was looking for his hat.When he looked at Lucas,There was the hat in his air in tank. “My hat!”Gasped the inspector.”You sucked it in through your air in tank!” “Oh dear.Now,Who’s going to take the passenger train?”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Please,Sir,Can me and Stepney do it?”Flitter asked. “That sounds like a great idea.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt happily.”It’s a long train.You need another engine to help.” “We can help.”Said Twilight. “Two engines are better than one.”Said Thomas.So,Thomas and Stepney backed up to the coaches and set off. “Time for a little sprint.”Sad Stepney. “We’re ready when you are.”Said Thomas.They wizzes through Edwards station and raced up Gordon’s hill.It was a heavy load.But,They finally made it.At last,They arrived at Wellsworth station.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were just leaving with the express. “Hey,You two!”Said Gordon. “Sir Topham Hatt punished that diesel for me and Stepney's accident.”Said Flitter. “Serves him right for derailing you two.”Said Rainbow Dash as Gordon steamed away.At the yards,Lucas spoke to Flitter and Stepney. “I’m truely sorry about your accident.” “That’s alright.I think it’s time you need to be more useful.”Said Flitter.Lucas smiled.
FishOne night,A huge load of fish was being loaded onto Henry’s special train called the flying kipper.There were so many fish,They needed extra trucks.The only ones found were old ones.They hadn’t been used for a long time.Henry waited impatiently as Duck and Trixie shunted them into place.Just then,Thomas and Twilight arrived to with the mail train. “Hello,Duck.Hello,Trixie.”Said Thomas.”Going fishing?” “Well,For one reason,If fish get into your boiler,They make you sick.And two,They can be smelly.”Said Thomas. “Fish in boiler?”Twilight asked confused. “That happened to me a year ago.”Said Thomas.”The water tower was empty.So,I tried river water.But,I accidentally caught a fish.”Twilight was surprised. “Gonna pretend I didn’t hear that.”Moaned Twilight. “Anyway,Good night.”Said Thomas before leaving.Henry grunted dreadfuly. “Don't worry,Henry.With the extra load,We need an engine to push us up the hill.”Said Fluttershy climbing into Henry‘s cab.Before leaving the docks with his extra heavy load.Meanwhile,Ducks and Trixie were waiting at Edwards station for the flying kipper.Henry and Fluttershy were making good progress.At last,They arrived at Edwards station. “Come on,Duck.We could need a push.”Whistled Henry. “We’ll do.”Replied Duck.He buffered up not coupled to the train.So,Henry could keep on going with out stopping. “Ready!”Called Trixie and off they went.Soon,They reached Gordon’s hill. “Push hard!”Called Fluttershy. “We’re doing it!”Replied Trixie.Henry was pulling harder than he realized.Suddenly,Duck felt the wait from his buffers slacking.So,He slowed down. “What was that?”Duck noticed. “I don’t know?”Said Trixie.”But,We must keep pushing.”So,Duck sped up more.Meanwhile,Henry and Fluttershy were having problems,Too. “What’s wrong,Henry?”Fluttershy asked. “My train’s getting heavier.”Henry groaned.”I’m slowing down.”Then,There was trouble.Duck moved too fast and smashed into the old trucks!Henry and Fluttershy heard the crash and stopped halfway up the hill.Luckily,No one was hurt.But,The old truck were in pieces,Duck came off the rails,And he and Trixie were covered in smelly fish. “How embarrassing.”Moaned Trixie.The next day,Trixie found a tail lamp at the bottom of the hill.Duck was surprised. “Guess that explains the clunk sound we heard.”He said.Later,Sir Tophom Hatt spoke kindly to them. “The accident wasn’t you fault.It was just a loose tail lamp.We’ll make sure you get repaired,Duck.” “Thank you,Sir.”Said Trixie. “Thomas did warn us about fish.They sure got us in a pickle.Didn’t they?”Said Duck.
Bradford the brakevanOne day,Thomas was trying to pull one trucks.But,They had their brakes on. “Come on,Guys!”Groaned Thomas.”Leave your brakes off!”Just then,Edward and Applejack arrived wit their goods train. “Hey,Edward.Hey,Applejack.These trucks are very careless.”Moaned Twilight. “Well,Our trucks are being in order thanks to the new brakevan on Sodor.”Said Edward. “New brakevan?”Said Thomas confused.Twilight and Thomas looked at the brakevan.He was painted green and was very handsome. “Who are you?”Twilight asked. “I am Bradford.”Said the brakevan.”Can I help keep your trucks under control?” “Oh,Yes.”Said Thomas as he backed up to Bradford. “Stop giggling,You silly trucks!Im in charge!”Said Bradford sternly. “Y-Y-Yes,Sir!”Said the trucks scared. “Wow!You act like a general.”Said Thomas impressed as he left to the quarry.They arrived and filled their trucks to the top.They were just about to leave when..... “Stoooop!”Called Bradford.Thomas screeched to a halt. “What’s wrong?”He asked. “Rule number 4:No trucks shall be loaded more then 2ft.Now,Unload those trucks!”Bradford ordered.So,The workman unloaded the trucks.When Thomas and Twilight arrived at the docks,They were late.Sir Topham Hatt wa waiting. “Twilight and Thomas,You are late.Leave those trucks,Go fetch Annie and Clarabel,And get back on schedule.”He said.Just then,Jame and Rarity arrived with a train of coal trucks. “Hello,Twilight.Mind if we borrow you brakevan?”Rarity asked. “Be our guest.”Panted Twilight as she and Thomas left.James and Rarity just started their trip with Bradford when.... “Hold it!”Said Bradford.James stopped. “What is it,Darling.”Rarity asked. “Rule number 8:Always keep your trucks clean.”Said Bradford.”A filthy train is a filthy disorder.Now,To the wash down!Hut!Hut!Hut!Move it!Move it!”So,James went to the was down instead of the depot. “Trucks don’t get washed.”Said James confused.Thomas and James weren’t the only engines delayed by Bradford.Tht night,Henry and Fluttershy were pulling the flying kipper with Bradford as their brakevan. “I spot a crack in your lamp.”Said Bradford noticing the tiny crack in Henry’s lamp.”That needs to be replaced.Rule number 5:All broken parts must be replaced if noticed.” “But,It’s just a tiny crack and the steam work is miles from here.”Said Fluttershy. “And we have fish to deliver.”Said Henry. “We must fix engines even when fish are involved.”Said Bradford.So,Henry went to the steam works and didn’t deliver the fish.The next day,The engines and ponies told each other all about Bradford. “We were so late,Sir Tophom Hatt was furious!”Said Fluttershy angrily. “He made us late,Too!”Replied Percy.”After noticing one leaf on the line!” “Us,Too because he spotted a scratch in my paint!”Said Stepney. “He keeps making us late with his silly rules and regulations!”Scolded Rainbow Dash.”That general needs to pipe down!” “We keep getting into trouble with Sir Tophom Hatt.”Moaned Spike. “I think that brakevan thinks this railway is under the same rules of his railway.”Said Twilight. “But,It isn’t.”Said Applejack.”How can we stop that crazy brakevan?” “I don’t know.”Said Thomas.”But,We’ll find out.”The next day,Thomas and Twilight arrived to collect empty trucks to take to the quarry.Bradford was the only brakevan left there.So,Thomas and Twilight didn’t took him.When they arrived at the quarry,The trucks were loaded and they set off to the docks without a brakevan. “This time,Sir Tophom Hatt will be pleased with us.”Said Twilight.On the way,Thomas steamed up Gordon’s hull as hard as he could.Then,There was trouble.When Thomas got to the top,The troublesome trucks surged forward. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They yelled.With no brakevan to slow down,Thomas and Twilight couldn’t stop.Then,There was more trouble.Percy and Spike were waiting at a signal at the bottom of the hill. “Percy!Spike!Look out!”Cried Twilight as she applied the brakes.But,It was too late!Thomas smashe dinto the back of prey train and came off the tracks.Luckily,No one was hurt.Oliver and Starlight arrived with Sir Topham Hatt and the breakdown train. “Twilight and Thomas,What were you thinking going on without a brakevan?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked Sternly. “We’re sorry,Sir.This is all Bradford’s fault!”Said Thomas. “Bradford you say?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked. “That’s right.He’s the one who made me and Thomas late.Spike and Percy,Fluttershy and Stepney.All of us!”Said Twilight.Back at the sheds where Bradford stayed,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived on Thomas.He was very cross. “Bradford,You have confusion and delay and you owe the engines and ponies and apology for making them late!”He said crossly.Everyone was very cross. “I’m so sorry for all I've done.”Said Bradford.”I didn’t know this railway had different rules then my railway.” “Well,You thought wrong!”Scolded Rainbow Dash. “You’re silly rules got us all in a pickle!A real spicy one!”Scolded Applejack. “You will stay in the yards until you are wanted again.I hope you’ve learned your lesson.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Bradford sadly.”And I’m sorry about your accident,Twilight,Thomas.”Twilight and Thomas smiled. “We accept your apology.”Said Twilight. “I want to say something.”Said Bradford.Twilight and Thomas listened.”Before you left the yards,I was going to say ‘Goodbye’.” “Goodbye!?You mean me and Thomas seen you just for two days!?”Gasped Twilight. “It’s true.Sorry that you didn’t get a big amount of time to see me.”Said Bradford. “Maybe we can have a little more time.”Said Thomas.That night,Bradford was on the back of Thomas’ goods train for the mainland. “Now,This is more like it.”Said Twilight as she,Thomas,And Bradford left to the mainland. “Full steam ahead!”Said Bradford. “Full steam ahead!”Replied Thomas and Twilight.
Rusty helps Peter samOne day,Rusty and Smolder were taking a goods train to the quarry.Just then,They saw Harold and Spitfire in the air. “hey!Who are you?”Harold asked. “I’m Smolder and this is Rusty.”Said Smolder. “Nice to meet you.”Said Rusty.”What are you doing here?” “Just out for a little patrol.”Said Spitfire.”Who knows what trouble might happen.”Meanwhile,Sir handle and Gallus were taking a goods train of slate. “Let’s keep it on,Buddy.”Said Gallus.”We’ll be there in no time.”Suddenly,The trucks surged forward. “On!On!”They yelled as they pushed Sir handle into a siding. “Whoa!”Cried Sir handle as he tumbled off the tracks.Slate flew everywhere.No one was hurt.But,Sir handle was cross. “Take it easy!Just ignore those trucks.”Said Gallus.But,Sir handle ignored Gallus instead.Back at the yards,He was still boasting. “I hate trucks!”He scolded. “That goes double for me!”Replied Gallus.Just when Gallus left to talk to Ocellus and Peter Sam,Gordon and Rainbow Dash arrived. “Hey.Im Sir handle.Who are you?”Sir handle asked. “I’m Rainbow Dash and this is Gordon.”Said Rainbow Dash. “If you were sick,You wouldn’t take any trucks.”Said Gordon. “Now,Thats a good idea.”Said Gallus.When Peter Sam and Ocellus came back,Sir handle started pretending.”I don’t feel well.”He moaned. “Don’t worry.”Said Gallus.”Ocellus and Peter Sam will do your jobs.”Some of Sri handle trucks were coupled behind Peter Sam’s coaches and Rusty and Smolder took care of the rest.Trucks were never rude to peter Sam and Ocellus.They always behave.When Peter Sam and Ocellus finished taking their passengers,They took the empty trucks to the in clime.Peter Sam and Ocellus put the empty trucks in place at the bottom of the slope.Then,Waited on the other track for the loaded trucks.But,The loaded trucks didn’t see Peter Sam properly.They thought he was Sir handle.When they started moving,Their chance for trickery had come. “Faster!Faster!”They yelled as they surged forward trying to break the cable. “No!No!”Wiled the empty trucks.”It’s Peter Sam!”But,It was too late!With a crack and a creek,The loaded trucks cable snapped.They started to roll down the hill faster. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They yelled.Peter Sam and Ocellus shut their eyes.The trucks slammed into Peter Sam sending one of them flying and breaking the water channel.It was a terrible mess.Later,Rusty and Smolder arrived. “My goodness!What happened!?”Gasped Smolder. “Don’t worry!”Said Rusty.”We’ll get you out.”Peter Sam was in bad shape.His fennel was cracked and his boiler was dented. “Thanks,Rusty,Smolder.”Said Peter Sam as he puffed slowly back to the sheds.There,Mr.Percival was very cross with Sir handle and Gallus. “Sir handle and Gallus,You have caused confusion and delay!”Said Mr.Percival crossly.”You will do Peter Sam’s work along with your own for the rest of the week!”And he let.Sir handle and Gallus weren’t the only ones punished.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were also punished by Sir Tophom Hatt. “You should know that I finally caught you for giving James the idea to be sick,Too.You will pull goods trains until I can trust you again.”He said sternly. “Oh,The indignity.”Moaned Gordon.Meanwhile,Gallus spoke to Peter Sam and Ocellus at the sheds. “I’m sorry about your accident.So is Sir handle.We always stand well back because trucks don’t like me.” “Why didn’t you warn us?”Ocellus asked. “We didn’t think.We never do.”Sir handle sighed.They did started to think about Gordon and Rainbow Dash.When the wreckage was clear,Rusty and Smolder went down the line.Just then,They met Harold and Spitfire again. “Splendid to see you again.”Said Harold. “We’re completely our evenings look about.”Said Spitfire. “Cheers!”Called Smolder. “Keep up the good work!”Called Rusty as they set of back home.
Special funnelPeter Sam was still in bad shape.His funnel was never the same ever since his accident with trucks.At the sheds,Peter Sam was still sad. “My funnel is still crooked!When will my new funnel get here?”He sighed. “Don’t worry.”Said Ocellus.”It’ll be here any moment.”Later,They had to take some passengers.They entered a tunnel.Suddenly,There was a Lang and Peter Sam exited the tunnel as a different looking engine. “Where’s my funnel!?”Peter Sam gasped.Just then,Ocellus Lund a rock on his boiler. “This rock must’ve came loose from the tunnel and knocked your funnel off.”Ocellus realized. “Man!The others are sure to think I’m silly.”Moaned Peter Sam.Ocellus then found an old pipe on the ground. “We could use this as a funnel until you new one comes.”Said Ocellus as she tied the pipe on top of Peter Sam.At last,They finished their journey with the pipe as Peter Sam’s funnel.Bak at the yards,Thomas and Twilight arrived with some troublesome trucks.The trucks started teasing Peter Sam. “Peter Sam said again and again.His new funnel will put us to shame.Went into the tunnel and lost his old funnel.Now,His famous new funnels a drain.”They sang. “Be quiet!”Yelled Ocellus as she turned herself into a huge bug monster.”You better stop laughing!”She roared.The trucks stopped.The next day,Peter Sam’s new funnel finally arrived.It was square shaped.Peter Sam and Ocellus were confused. “Looks like someone squashed it.”Said Peter Sam.Mr.Percival laughed. “Don’t worry,Peter Sam.This new funnel is special indeed.You’ll see.”Soon,Peter Sam loved his new funnel.So did Ocellus.The funnel had so many pipes,It made puffing so much easier. “I feel stronger than ever!”Chuffed Peter Sam.Even Sir handle and Gallus were impressed. “I can’t understand it.”Said Sir handle.”Peter Sam strolls along the line so easily.” “Yeah.”Replied Gallus.”He just seems to make work so easily.”All the engines wished they had a funnel like him,Too.
Toby and the floodIt was a rainy day on the island of Sodor.Everywhere was wet wet wet.There was a huge dam that was keeping the river from rising too high.Toby the tram engine was just about to inspect the dam when Percy,Spike,Rosie,And Pinkie arrived. “I hope the dam is safe.”Said Rosie. “I hope,Too.”Said Toby. “I’ll come with you.You may need assistance.”Said Spike climbing into Tobys cab.“Percy,Rosie,And Pinkie,Wait here until we get back.” “Right.”Said Percy.Toby and Spike set off.On the way,They had to cross and old wooden bridge.Soon,They reached the dam.Harold and Spitfire were inspecting the dam from above.Toby started to cross the bridge as Spike looked on the other side.The water was almost as high as the dam. “Whoa.Thats a lot of water.”Said Spike.There was worse when water started spraying from the low side.”The dam is breaking up!We must warn everyone!”Toby puffed back of the dam as fast as he could.Percy,Rosie,And Pinkie wee waiting for Toby and Spike on the other side of the old bridge.At last,Toby and Spike arrived. “The dam is breaking up!”Called Toby. “We must find high ground!”Called Spike. “Your only hence is to cross the bridge!”Called Rosie. “It doesn’t look safe to me.”Said Toby worried and he was right.The river was now so high,That the bridge was in danger of collapsing. “It’s our only chance,Toby.”Said Spike.”If the dam breaks,Who knows what’ll happen!”Toby puffed slowly across the bridge.Meanwhile,James and Rarity we’re pulling a heavy goods train through the wind and rain. “I hope this rain ends.”Moaned James. “Me,Too.Its ruining my mane.”Replied Rarity.There was so much rain,They didn’t see that the points weren’t changed.They we’re heading for the dam.Then,There was trouble.The dam started to collapse!James came off the rails and splashed into the river. “HELP!”He called as he flowed down the rapids.Toby and Spike were half way across the bridge when James and Rarity raced down the river and smashed the bridge sending Toby and Spike into the river with them. “Whoa!”Cried Toby. “Don’t worry!I’ll save you!”Called Pinkie as she jumped into the river. “Pinkie!”Cried Rosie. “We’ll catch them on the left track!”Said Percy.”It meet the river further down!”So,Rosie and Percy raced down the left track.The water flooded James and Toby’s cabs. “Rarity!Are you alright?”Called Spike trying to stay float. “I’m not fine!My mane is ruined!”Shrieked Rarity. “At least things can’t get worse.”Said Toby.But,Things did when they passed a sing that made them shutter.It read ‘Beware the waterfall’. “If we go over that waterfall,We’re doomed!”Cried James.Harold and Spitfire flew above them. “We’re gonna drop a rope!Attach it to yourself quickly!”Called Spitfire dropping a rope.Raity tied the rope to the akevan and Spike coupled Toby to James.Just then,Percy and Rosie showed up.Spitfire flew over to them. “I’m gonna tie the other end to Rosie.Then,You and Percy pulled Toby,Spike,And the others to safety.”She said as she tied the rope Rosie’s buffers.Then,She coupled Percy to Rosie.The engines struggled super hard trying to pull the others to safety.But,The rivers were pulling them back. “Its no good!The rivers too strong!”Groaned Rosie.Just then,Pinkie came up with an idea. “I got an idea!”She said.”Spike,Fly me to the dam!” “Ok.Here it goes.”Said Spike lifting Pinkie by the hooves.Spike was fighting through the wind and rain while Percy and Rosie were doing their best to pull Toby,James,And Rarity from the waterfall.At last,Spike and Pinkie reached the dam. “Now,Lower me under the water from above!”Called Pinkie.Spike lowered Pinkie into the water.She started drinking the water swelling bigger and bigger until she was the size of the hole in the dam.Pinkie pulled her head out of their water. “What will I do,Now?”Spike asked. “Just let go!”Muffled Pinkie. “What!?”Gasped Spike. “Trust me!”Muffled Pinkie.Spike let go Pinkie go.She rolled down the high water to the dam.Spike closed his eyes.Suddenly,There was a plunk sound.Spike opened his eyes and was shocked.Pinkie was so big and round,She plugged the hole in the dam. “Wait a go,Pinkie!”Cheered Spike. “We did it!”Muffled Pinkie happily.With the dam plugged,The river started lowering and the engines hit the bottom and stopped. “Phew!What a close one.”Panted Rarity.With the rain gone and the dam mended,The villagers threw a big party.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to James and Rarity. “Why did you go onto that dam?it wasn’t safe.” “Sorry.There was so much rain,We didn’t see we went the wrong way.”Said Rarity. “Well,At lease you’re ok.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt happily. “Thanks to Harold and Spitfire.“Said James.
James goes buzz buzzOne day,James and Rarity were taking passengers when they saw Trevor the tractor working in the orchard. “Hello,Trevor.”Said Rarity. “You look as bright as my paintwork.”Said James. “I sure do.”Said Trevor happily.Then,James and Rarity heard a strange buzzing noise. “What’s that sound?”James asked. “Those are bees.”said Trevor.Just then,A new diesel rolled in.His name is Boco. ”Be careful or they sting you.”He said “Ha!”Laughed James.”No bee can mess with us!”And he huffed away.Meanwhile,Bill and Ben were working at the docks with Toola Roola and Coconut Cream when a Boco arrived.He always keeps the twins in order.Later,Boco met Duck and Trixie. “I remember when I first met those two.They nearly made my eyes pop out.”He said. “How did they do that?”Trixie asked. “At first,I thought there was one of them.But,When I saw two other,I was shocked.”Said Boco. “What a cheeky trick.”Said Trixie.”Not trickier than the great and powerful Trrrixie!Anyway,Do you have a pony partner?” “Sorry.I don’t.”Said Boco.”I will,Soon.” “Well,I sometimes all Bill and Ben the bees.”Said Duck. “A good name.”Replied Boco.”They terror when they start buzzing around.“Just then,James and Rarity arrived. “What that,Duck?You’re afraid of bees?”James asked. “They’re only insects,After all.Don’t let that buzz box diesel get in your head.“Replied Rarity. “His name is Boco and he didn’t.”Said Trixie.”He’s just....”She was it off by James. “I don’t care anything about bees.So does Rarity.Just blow steam and let them wiz off.”Said James. “Buzz buzz buzz.”Teased Duck.Next morning,James and Rarity were taking passengers from Knapford station.Just then,Rosie and Pinkie went y with flatbeds loaded with bee hives. “Make way!”Called Rosie. “Bee hives coming through!”Called Pinkie Pie.Then,There was trouble.They didn’t knew the points were stuck.They swerved into the sidings aNd biffed into the buffers.Rosie went right off the tracks.Then,There was trouble again!Rosie biffed the buffers so hard,The bee hives fell and broke open.The passengers were shocked.Then,They cleared the station quietly like magic. “Hey!What the?Where is everyone?”Rarity asked.Just then,They heard a familiar buzzing noise. “Uh oh.Thats not a good sound!”Gasped James and it wasn’t.The bees were too cold to be cross.So,They buzzed around Pinkie hoping she would fix their hive.But,She didn’t understand.Neither did Rosie.Then,The bees turned to James.His boiler was nice and warm.The bees landed on his boiler.“Buzz off!Buzz off!”Suddenly,One of the bees burnt his foot. “Yow!Eee!Ooo!Ouch!”He screamed as he flew into the air.The bee thought James and Rarity had burnt him on purpose. “Where did he go?”Rarity asked.Then,The bee flew down. “This is gonna hurt.”Moaned James.The bee stung him the nose.“YOOOOOOOWWW!”Then,The bee told the other bees what happened and swarmed around Rarity stinging her all over. “Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!Ow!”She screamed.The bee flew right back onto James’ boiler leaving Rarity covered in bee sting bumps. “That’s it!Ive had it with these bees!”Yelled Rarity.James and Rarity left so quickly,They had no idea they left all their coaches behind.They tried everything to get rid of the bees.First,James spun on a turntable super fast.Rarity stopped the turntable.”Did it work?”The bees didn’t get loose.But,James felt dizzy.Next,They tried washing the bees off.But,They clanged harder to James.Then,They tried steaming them off by going through a big tunnel and still,The bees wouldn’t leave. “It’s no good.”Said James sadly.“What will we do?” “We’ll have to go back for another hive.”Said Rarity.As they arrived at the farm yards,The bees flew into their new homes.
Useful railwayOne day,Thomas and Twilight were heading for the new railway called Arlesdale junction. “I heard the cmc are gonna have their own engines there.”Said Twilight. “What will they be?”Thomas asked.They found out when they arrived.They gasped.The little engines were even smaller than the narrow gauge engines. “Who are you!?”Twilight gasped.Then,A man came to see them. “Twilight,Thomas,Meet Rex,Mike,And Bert.“He said.”I’m the controller of this railway.My name is Mr.Duncan.Not the Duncan on the narrow gauge railway.The cmc have volunteered to be their drivers.”When they stand up,The engines are as tall as the little fillies.Twilight and Thomas were impressed.Later,Mike and Scootaloo were taking some empty trucks to the yards.Suddenly,There were sheep on the tracks.Scootaloo applied the brakes and they stopped just in time. “Get out of the way,You silly animals!”Whistled Mike. “Move it,Will you!?”Scolded Scootaloo.That night at the sheds,Mike and Scootaloo told the others about the sheep. “Sheep are nothing but trouble!”Grumbled Mike. “We just don’t see the point of those silly things.”Said Scootaloo.Rex and Applebloom laughed. “Useful?How?”Scootaloo asked. “It’s true.Farmers use sheep’s wool make clothes.”Said Applebloom. “Quite right,Applebloom.”Said a voice.It was Mr.Duncan.”The farmer heck asked us to take their wool to market.If we do it well,We’ll show everyone that we are a really useful railway.”Bert and Sweetie Belle were confused. “I don’t understand.“Said Sweetie Belle. “She’s right.”Replied Bert.”We don’t take sheep in trucks.They’ll just get out on the tracks like what happened to Mike and Scootaloo.” “Don’t be silly.“Laughed Rex.”We take their wool in bales.Its an easy job.” “Easy?I don’t how how easy it will be,Rex.But,Seeing how easy it is,You can take the wool,Tomorrow.”Said Mr.Duncan.The next day,Rex coupled to his trucks and he and Applebloom set off.They stopped at every farm loading wool bales into their trucks.Soon,They were down to one empty truck. “Alright!”Said Rex.”I told you it was easy.” “You said it.”Said Applebloom.”Only one more load and we’re away!”But,They didn’t knew the last load was with Willy.Willy was one of the farmers and was always running late.So,He decided to go faster on his tractor.Bert and Sweetie Belle were worried when Willy passed. “Your load is slipping!”Called Bert. “Oh dear.I ant stop,Now.”Said Willy.”I’m already late.I hope it’ll hold.”But,He was wrong when we swerved on a curve.The trailer tipped over and dumped the wool bales on the tracks.”Oh,Crumbs!Thats torn it.I must wan Rex and Applebloom.”He ran down the road and onto the bridge.Meanwhile,Rex and Applebloom were enjoying themselves. “I said it was easy.I said it was easy.”Said Rex.Then,Everything happened at once. “Rex!Applebloom!Watch out!Slow down!”Called Willy.Then,As they went under the bridge,They saw the bales ahead! “Stop!STOP!STOOOOP!!!”Cried Rex as he slammed on his brakes.But,It was too late!Rex crashed into the bales and came off the tracks.Luckily,No one was hurt.Mr.Duncan came to see what happened. “We’re sorry,Sir.”Said Applebloom.”We tried to slow down.But,We didn’t know we were blocked until we went under the bridge.” “It’s really my fault.”Said Willy.”I lost control of the load cause I took the bend too hard.Sorry,Sir.” “Don’t tell me.Tell Rex and Applebloom.”Said Mr.Duncan. “Sorry.”Said Willy. “You will have to stay here until Bert,Sweetie Belle,Mike,And Scootaloo are finished with their jobs.”Said Mr.Duncan.So,Rex and Applebloom did after Bert and Sweetie Belle took their trucks to market.That evening,Rex was hoisted back on the rails by Mike and Bert. “Don’t worry.”Said Bert.”It wasn’t your fault about the accident.” “She’s right.”Said Scootaloo. “It was that Willy.”Said Mike.Back at the Arlesdale junction,Mr.Dunan was waiting. “Rex and Applebloom,Good to have to have you back.”He said happily.“I know you did your best to stop in time.” “You see right about sheep being useful.”Said Scootaloo “You were right what you said yesterday.”Said Sweetie Belle. “Easy peasy...”Said Bert. “Apple squeezey.”Finished Mike. "They may have called us a toy railway.But,The way you six did well,This proves we are a really useful railway."Everyone smiled including Rex and Applebloom.
Mikes whistleThere are three miniature engines on the island of Sodor.Theres Rex the green engine with Applebloom,Bert the blue engine with Sweetie Belle,And Theres Mike the red engine with Scootaloo.He can be rather grumpy sometimes and Mike doesn’t like taking passengers.Scootaloo like taking passengers with Mike.But,She doesn’t like getting into trouble.One day,Mr.Duncan came to see Mike and Scootaloo. “Mike,Scootaloo,With Rex being repaired at the sheds,You will take his passengers.”He said. “Ugh...But,Sir,You know i only take goods trains.”Said Mike. “Oh,Come on,Mike.This’ll be fun.”Said Scootaloo.But,Mike was still grumpy after they picked up the passengers.Just then,There was a hissing noise from Mikes boiler. “Huh?”Said Mike confused.”What was that?” “I don’t know?”Said Scootaloo.”But,We must carry on.”On the way to the next station,There where signs for engines to whistle in order let everyone know they are coming.But,Mike whistled at everything.When they reached the station,Scootaloo inspected Mike to see what was that hissing noise.“Hmm.I doesn’t make sense.Everything looks ok.” “Oh please!Its just nothing.Now,Let’s get this job over with!”Groaned Mike.But,On the way back,Scootaloo heard a clanging sound. “That’s weird.”She said.Suddenly,They saw cow was on the line.“Oh come on!I hate things getting in our way!” “Me,Too!”Whistled Mike as he puffed forward slowly.”Shoo!Shoo!”But,Still,The cow didn’t move.This made Mike and Scootaloo very cross. “Right!This is the last straw!Get out of our way,You silly animal!”Scolded Scootaloo. “MOVE IT!!!”Shouted Mike.Then,There was trouble.Mike got so cross and he whistled so hard,His whistle cap shot right off and into the air like a rocket!The cow was scared and ran off the track as the cap landed in a field. “Haha!So,Thats what was loose.”Laughed Scootaloo.Mike felt embarrassed.Scootaloo tried to find the cap.But,It was no use.Luckily,She had a hand whistle.But,On the rest of the way,Mike was still sad what he had done.Back at the yards,Rex and Bert laughed.So did a Applebloom and Sweetie Belle. “That was funny!Your whistle as a rocket!”Laughed Sweetie Belle.Mike felt embarrassed of himself.He knew if he hadn’t been so cross,He wouldn’t have lost his whistle. “Don’t worry.”Said Scootaloo.”We’ll get you a new whistle tomorrow.”That made Mike feel better.
Tit for tatOne day,Visitors came to the island in a little car taking pictures of interesting engines.The next day,Sweetie Belle was just finished washing Bert. “There.Perfect for the visitors,Today.”She said. “Oh!More visitors?We always have them!”Grumbled Mike. “But,These are special visitors.”Said Sweetie Belle.”One takes moving pictures of us and the other writes books about us.Maybe you’ll be in one of them.”But,Bert wasn’t happy. “But,I don’t wanna be a moving picture in a book.I want to be what I am.”He moaned.But,Everyone laughed.Later,Bert was just getting ready to take his passengers when the visitors arrived. “You look so interesting.”Said one of them. “My names Bert.”Said Bert.”And this is my driver.Sweetie Belle.” “Hi,Guys.”She said.“You can ride with us if you like.” “I think we will do that later.”Said the other visitor.”The sun is shining so nicely,We would like to take a good photo of you.“And they went into their car and drove down the street next to the tracks as Bert and Sweetie Belle set off.Whenever the track crosses a road,The visitors take pictures. “Hello!”Called Bert.But,The visitors didn’t wave.They kept taking pictures. “They can’t take photos and wave at the same time.”Said Sweetie Belle.They saw the visitors again taking more pictures of Bert and Sweetie Belle. “Haha!They can’t get enough of us.”Said Bert.The visitors drove ahead in their car again.“Heheh!Hoho!Here they come again.”Suddenly,The car splashed through a mud puddle and splattered mud all over Bert and Sweetie. “They splashed us!”Cried Sweetie Belle.”How embarrassing.”Then,The visitors took another picture even when they were covered in mud. “And they even took a picture!”Grumbled Bert.Later,Sweetie Belle was washing the mud off herself and Bert.She and Bert were very cross. “Those visitors splashed us on purpose!”Groaned Sweetie Belle. “I think it’s time we pay them back.”Replied Bert.The next day,The visitors ride in the coaches Bert was pulling.There were trees that were dripping water.When Bert and Sweetie Belle started climbing a hill,Bert slowed down. “What going on?”One of the visitors asked. “Tit for tat.Tit for tat.”Said Sweetie Belle. “It’s payback time.”Chuckled Bert as he blew steam from his funnel creating a rain cloud which rained water onto the visitors. “What was that for!?”Gasped the other visitor. “Tit for tat.”Said Sweetie Belle.”Tit for tat.”Back at Arlesdale junction,Mr.Duncan was very cross. “Bert and Sweetie Belle,You made everyone late.You have caused confusion and delay!”He said sternly. “But,They splashed us first.”Said Sweetie Belle. “No excuses.You will stay in your shed until I can trust you again.”Interrupted Mr.Duncan.Bert and Sweetie Belle felt sad and the visitors now felt sorry for Bert and Sweetie Belle.That evening,The visitors spoke to Bert and Sweetie Belle. “We’re sorry for splashing you two.”Said the first visitor. “We didn’t knew there was a mud puddle in the road.”Said the second. “We know how we feel as well.”Said Sweetie Belle.”We’re so sorry for splashing you,Too.”Applebloom,Rex,Mike,And Scootaloo came back to the sheds. “We heard you were covered in mud.”Said Rex. “We were.But,I washed him and me.”Said Sweetie Belle.”Those visitors said they were sorry and we were sorry,Too.” “They were kind of nice.”Said Bert and Sweetie Belle were happy,Too.
Thomas and the rumorsThomas and Twilight love going down their branch line.One day,They stopped at a station where some children were waiting. “They’ve closed our playground.”Said one of the kids. “Teacher says the sand was too dirty to play in.”Grumbled a second.”Can you help us?” “We’ll see what we can do.”Said Twilight as she and Thomas went for the school.When they arrived,They saw a sign reading ‘Playground closed until further notice.’ “The children were right.”Said Thomas sadly.That evening,Thomas and Twilight returned to the sheds and were just about to tell the others when James and Rarity rushed in. “Harold is taking an inspector across the island instead of using us.”Said Rarity. “Despicable!”Snorted Henry. “That’s horrible!”Gasped Fluttershy. “Disgraceful!”Grunted Gordon. “Unbelievable!”Said Rainbow Dash. “We are more important than helicopters.”Said Percy.The next day,The first two to meet Harold was Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “I know Harold is taking the inspector instead of us taking him.”Said Rainbow Dash.”But,I’m not mad about Spitfire.” “Ha!We’ll show them how fast I can go!”Laughed Gordon.Next,It was Henry and Fluttershy’s turn. “Harold thinks he’s important.”Said Henry.”But,He isn’t.” “I think you’re right.”Replied Fluttershy.”He can’t fly through tunnels.”Henry puffed into a tunnel as Harold and Spitfire flew above it.Then,It was Percy and Spike who met Harold and Spitfire hovering above a field of sheep.Then,They flew away. “I get it,Now.”Said Spike.”They’re counting sheep.”And they set off to stop the rumors.At the sheds,The engines and ponies were all talking about Harold. “Harold wants to get rid of us.”Grunted Gordon. “No way!No how!”Said Rainbow Dash angrily.“Still,I’m not mad about Spitfire.” “He doesn’t need tunnels.”Said Fluttershy. “Don’t worry.”Said Percy.”He and Spitfire are counting sheep.” “Ha!Hes counting how many engine he can get rid of.”Grunted Gordon.Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike know they weren’t gonna be replaced.Thomas and Twilight wanted to help the kids.But,Solving the mystery of Harold and the inspector comes first.The next day,Gordon and Rainbow Dash were going to collect the express when they saw Harold and Spitfire flying above them. “We’ll show that whirly bird how fast I can go.”Said Rainbow Dash.Gordon agreed and started to speed up.But,They were so carried away with Harold and Spitfire,They didn’t know they went onto the wrong track.Gordon and Rainbow Dash we’re traveling to trouble.Ahead was a small tunnel under repair. “Oh no!”Cried Gordon.Rainbow Dash applied the brakes.But,It was stop late!Gordon knocked away the poles that were holding the ceiling up.Then,There was a huge rumbling noise. “Uh oh.”Moaned Rainbow Dash as the ceiling of the tunnel collapsed on top of them.Luckily,No one was hurt.Thomas and Twilight arrived with the breakdown train and Sir Topham Hatt.He was very cross. “Gordon and Rainbow Dash,You shouldn’t have chased Harold.”He said sternly. “Sorry,Sir.”Said Rainbow Dash. “Sir,We need to tel you something.”Said Twilight. “And what is it?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked.Twilight and Thomas decided to pluck up courage. “James and Rarity told us that Harold would replace us engines.”Said Thomas.”But,We know he wouldn’t do that.” “You are correct.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.”James and Rarity thought wrong.As I said before,You shouldn’t listen to rumors.Also,This gentleman is going to help what suits best for the school playground.“ “It was easy to see better from the air.”Said Spitfire. “This tunnel sand is perfect for the playground.”Said the inspector. “Found by accident and rumor!”Laughed Thomas.Back at the sheds,Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to James and Rarity. “Your misunderstandings have caused confusion and delay!You will work in the yards until I can trust you again.” “Yes,Sir.Sorry,Sir.”Said Rarity sadly.Sir Tophom Hatt still uses Harold and Spitfire to keep a birds eye view on Sodor.The engines and ponies now know harolds not spying on them.He and Spitfire are just being really useful.
Thomas,Percy,And old slowcoachTwilight,Thomas,Spike,Percy,Rarity,And James were watching the early morning sunrise. “Everyones so much happier when spring time comes.”Said Thomas. “You said it.”Replied Twilight. “Everyone except Sir Tophom Hatt.”Grunted James.”He just gives us so much work to do.” “He just wants everything to be ready for the holidays.”Said Rarity. “She’s right.”Replied Percy.”Salty air makes me all cheerful in my smoke box.” “Ha!Its the countryside that gets me fired up.”Laughed James.“It’s the only place to be.”And he and Rarity left to collect their fuel tankers from the docks.Later,Thomas,Twilight,Percy,And Spike arrived at the scrap yards to pick up pieces of metal.In a siding was and old coach.She looked very sad. “Who are you?”Twilight asked. “They call me old slow coach because they think I’m not useful anymore.”Sobbed the coach.Spike spoke to the yard manager. “Excuse me?Do you know about this coach?” “You mean old slow coach?She’ll be broken down when we find the time.”Said the yard manager.Twilight,Thomas,Percy,And Spike wanted to help Old slow coach. “We’ll try to help.”Said Thomas.But,They didn’t know how.Meanwhile,James and Rarity we’re enjoying themselves. “This is the life!”Chortled James.But,He and Rarity were heading for trouble.One of the fuel trucks was leaking fuel.Then,James then smelled smoke.“Rarity,It smells like something’s burning.” “Burning?It can’t be.”Said Rarity worried.When she looked back,She noticed the leaky tanker caught fire!”FIRE!FIRE!FIRE!” “FIRE!?”Gasped James.”Get rid of those tankers quick!!!”But,It was too late.The all of the tankers exploded knocking James off the tracks!James and Rarity were covered in smoke.The signalman saw the blaze and called for help. “It’s fuel and it dangerous!”He said.James and Rarity were scared. “Somebody help us!”Cried James.Suddenly,A big gush if water put out the fire.James and Rarity looked to see a big blue tank engine with water cannons. “Who are you?”Rarity asked. “I’m Belle.”Said the engine.”And I’m a member of the Sodor search and rescue team.”When Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy arrived with their loads of steel,They saw the smoke and a guard waving a red flag. “What happened?”Thomas asked. “Somehow,Sparks from James’ funnel had set the trucks a blaze.”Said Rarity. “The fire is put out.But,It’s quite a mess.”Said Belle. “You said the countryside gets you all fired up,James.”Laughed Percy.”But,We didn’t except it in this way.” “Nonsense!It was the stupid trucks fault!Not mine!” Scolded James. “It’s safe to go,Now.”Said the guard.It wasn’t long before they reached the station with their loads of steel.Thomas and Percy were glad to have a nice drink at the water towers.Suddenly,There came a smoke alarm.It was so loud,Twilight and Spike had to cover their ears. “What’s that noise!?”Cried Spike.Twilight flew up into the air and looked into the distance.She saw something that made her gasp.More smoke from the beach. “There another fire!”Cried Twilight. “We better go see what’s in the blaze!”Replied Thomas.Twilight,Thomas,Spike,And Percy arrived and saw the workman’s hut on fire.James and Rarity arrived,Too. “When we saw the smoke,We came as soon as we can.”Panted Rarity. “How did this happen!?”Gasped Twilight.Then,James remembered the fire on James’ tanker trucks. “I think she my tankers exploded,A burning piece must have set the building a blaze!”He realized.Luckily,Belle the fire engine arrived.But,She had a big problem. “I’m completely out of water.”She said worried.”I must have wasted it all on the fuel truck fire.I can’t refill it with sea water because it clogs my pipes.”James felt terrible.He knew it was all his fault. “We’ve got to put out the fire somehow.”Said Thomas.Then,An idea flew into James’ funnel. “Why don’t you use the water in our tanks.”He said.The firemen hooked the hoses from the engines boilers to Belles cannons.With a gush and a sploosh,Belle blasted water from her cannons putting out the fire. “You are quite clever,Jamesy.”Said Rarity.Soon,The fire was out.But,The hut where the workman lived was destroyed.Sir Tophom Hatt spoke sternly to James. “James,You have caused confusion and delay!” “Sorry,Sir.”Said James sadly. “There,There,Jamesy.”Said Rarity. “Where will we sleep,Now?”Said one of the workman.”We can’t sleep on the beach.” “It seems you six will help the workman rebuild their hut.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Yes,Sir.”They said.Thomas,Percy,And James brought the materials they need while Twilight,Spike,And Rarity helped the workman fixed their hut.At last,It was as good as new. “Well done,Everyone.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Thomas and Twilight still wanted to help old slow coach. “Sir,Is it ok if we is old slow coach?”Thomas asked. “She will be fixed by the time you arrive at the steam works.”Sir Tophom Hatt agreed and she was.Old slow coach was repaired and repainted.James and Rarity felt happy they were the first to pull her.Old slow coach was now once again early useful.
Happy ever afterThe engines and ponies on the island of Sodor love holiday time.Percy and Spike were taking some trucks to the docks when they saw Terence working in a field. “Hello,Percy,Spike.Nice day for it.Isn’t it?”He said.Percy and Spike were confused. “For what.”Spike asked. “Mrs.Kindly’s daughter is getting married today.”Said Terence. “Oh!Yes!Of course.”Said Percy.He then,Noticed Spikes face steaming bright red as hearts.”Is something wrong?” “Percy,I’ve always dreamed of me and Rarity getting married!”Said Spike excited.Percy was surprised and speechless.When they stopped at a signal,James and Rarity were there,Too.Rarity was sad. “What’s wrong?”Spike asked. “Oh,Spike,Mrs.Kindly told me she forgot the good luck package for the wedding.”Said Rarity sadly. “Whats in the package,Anyway?”Percy asked.”The bigger question is what’s a good luck package?” “We don’t know.“Said James.”She told us it contains something old,Something new,Something borrowed,And something blue.“Percy didn’t know how.But,Spikes love of Rarity was determined. “We’ll do our best.”He said bravely as he and Percy left to the docks.On the way,They had to stop at Edwards station to take on water.Spike spoke to Edward and Applejack. “We need to find a good luck present.Do you know what it is?” “Oh!Yes,Indeed.”Said Edward.”It’s something old,Something new,...” “Something borrowed,And something blue!We get it!”Percy interrupted.”But,Where can we find them?” “Well,They’re staring in your smoke box.”Said Applejack.”Meanwhile,Me and Edward must collect our special train.“ “We’re taking guests to the wedding.”Said Edward as they left.When Spike and Percy arrived at the docks,They looked all around.Suddenly,They saw a flatbed.It was loaded with a new set of buffers. “Look!”Said Percy.”Theres something new!” “That’s the ticket.”Said Spike.”I’ll talk to the foreman.”He returned with good news.”The foreman said we can borrow the buffers and the truck.That two things.Something borrowed and something new.” “Two down.Two to go.”Said Percy as they left.They stopped at a siding where old slow coach as resting. “That’s it!”Said Spike. “I’m what?”Old slow coach asked. “The something old.”Said Spike. “Now,All we need is something blue.”Said Percy.They searched down the line with the users and old slow coach.Just then,They saw Twilight. “Hi,Twilight.”Said Spike. “I heard you were looking for something.Well,There it is.”Said Twilight pointing at a shed where Thomas was waiting.He was decorated with ribbons. “Thomas!?”Gasped Percy.”Is that you!?” “I’m the something blue.”Said Thomas. “Alright!Thats all we need.”Said Spike happily as he,Percy,Twilight,And Thomas left to the wedding.When the bride and brooch left the church for the party,Sir Tophom Hatt addressed everyone. “Ladies and gentlemen,May I present the good luck package.Something old,Something new,Something borrowed,Amd something blue.All found by Percy and Spike.”Everyone cheered. “Thank you,Thomas,Twilight and Thank you,Percy.”Said the bride and gave him a kiss.Raity and James were happy,Too. “Oh,Spike,You did your best.”Said Rarity and kissed Spike and James.Thomas and Twilight laughed as Spike,Percy,And James blushed bright red.That night,Percy spoke to Thomas and Twilight. “I love weddings.” “Me,Too.”Replied Spike. “That was nice.”Said Thomas. “So,Did you like your kiss?”Twilight asked.But,Percy and Spike said nothing and pretended to be asleep.
Oliver’s findStarlight Glimmer,Oliver,And Toad liked working in the yards.But,One day,Oliver and Starlight felt unhappy.Toad decided to find out why. “Excuse me,Mr.Oliver.”He said.”Somethings are not going as well as usual.” “You’re quite right,Toad.”Said Oliver.”All I do is shunt trucks into the turntable.” “Yeah.”Replied Starlight.”I wish me and Oliver can go for a nice run.” “Oh course.”Said Toad.”Why don’t you speak to Sir Tophom Hatt?”But,Oliver and Starlight ignored Toad as they set to work.But,They grew unhappier still and were cross with the troublesome trucks. “You’re too old for shunting us!”Grumbled the trucks.”We want Percy!” “I’m not old!”Scolded Starlight. “And Percy and Spike are far too busy to be shunting you!”Grunted Oliver and he bumped the trucks hard.Then,There was trouble.Oliver biffed the trucks so much,They smashed into the turntable! “You idiots!”Yelled the yard manager.”It will take weeks to repair this turntable!”Oliver and Starlight felt more unhappy.That night,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see them. “Oliver and Starlight,You have caused confusion and delay.”He said.Oliver and Starlight remembered the last time they had trouble with trucks when they fell into the turntable well.”Why don’t you pull the mail train?The fresh night air will cheer you up.”So,They did.The night air couldn’t help,But,Brighten Their spirits.They waited at Edwards station for Harold and Spitfire to drop off their load of mail. “Come on,Harold!”Called Starlight.It wasn’t long before they landed. “Sorry we’re late.”Said Spitfire.”We had problems with one of Harolds rotors.” “You also know that we’ll be late on our first run!”Said Starlight.Soon,The mail was loaded and they were on their way again.Later,They stoped at a red signal and had no idea the signalman was asleep.Oliver whistled several times.But,The signal stayed red.“Something must be wrong with that symbol.We better stop at the next signalbox.”Oliver puffed on.But,They didn’t know the points before the signalbox weren’t set correctly.They were going the wrong way. “I think we should stop at a water tower.”Panted Oliver.Instead,They saw an old run down station.Then,There was an old shed ahead.Starlight applied the brakes.But,It was too late.With a crash and a bash,Oliver smashed right through the back of the shed and came off the tracks.Luckily,No one was hurt.Meanwhile,Sir Tophom Hatt was worried. “Oliver and Starlight haven’t returned yet.”He said.”I must send a search party.”Larousse and Spitfire search high while belle searched low.When Harold and Spitfire flew above the old station,They found Oliver and Starlight in the old shed. “There they are!”Said Spitfire as she and Harold landed. “It wasn’t our fault this time.”Said Starlight. “I’m aware of that.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Then,He look at the old station and an old house next to it.”You have found a great attraction to our island.We shall get this station up and running again.”And it was the next day. “Hmm.Getting lost is sad.”Said Oliver. “But,Being found is much happier.“Said Starlight.”Guess this discovery proves we are really useful.”
Double teething troubleToola Roola and Coconut Cream work at the quarry with the twin engines Bill and Ben.The twins can be cheeky.But,They are also really useful.One day,An argument started between the twins as Ben started pushing a line of China clay trucks. “That’s my line of trucks!”Snapped Bill. “Its not!”Scolded Ben.”Yours is what you’re pushing!” “It’s mine!”Scolded Bill. “It’s not!”Scolded Ben. “It’s mine!”Scolded Bill. “It’s not!”Scolded Ben.Toola Roola,Coconut Cream,And Boco were worried.Boco tried to stop the argument. “Ok!Just take it easy or the only thing you’ll get is....”But,The twins didn’t listen as they bashed the two lines of trucks together and tumbled them off the track.“Trouble.” “Silly!”Scolded Bill. “Silly yourself!”Snapped Ben.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Now,Bill and Ben,Behave yourselves.”He said.“Also,I’m sending a diesel to help with the extra work.His name is Derek.”Bill and Ben now felt sorry for each other.Meanwhile,Sir Tophom Hatt was having his own problems.”I hope the now diesel doesn’t cause any trouble with his engine failures.”And he did when Derek was going up Gordon’s hill. “Oh man.Why did there had to be a hill on the way.”Said Derek.Suddenly,There was a coughing noise from Derek's engine.“Oh!Whats that?”He wheels spun and his engine smoked.Boco came to the rescue. “What happened?”He asked. “Sorry.I’m not used to going up hills.”Said Derek.”I have teething troubles.”The news soon spread when Thomas and Twilight met Percy and a Spike at the docks. “Apparently,It’s teething troubles.”Whispered Thomas.Percy and Spike left and told the fillies and twins at the quarry. “Be careful.”Said Spike.”Cause this diesels got a toothache.”And he and Percy laughed as they left. “What does that mean?”Bill asked. “Because he knows we’ll meet it.”Said Ben.”A diesel with a toothache must be the worst diesel ever!”Then,The quarry manager spoke to them. “You will deliver your China clay to the docks.Tomorrow,Derek will help.”It was dark when fillies and twins delivered their loads and went to sleep at the sheds.Duck and Trixie were already there. “You four look glum.”Said Duck. “It’s that Derek.”Said Toola Roola. “He has a toothache.”Said Coconut Cream. “He does not.”Laughed Duck.”Hes got teething troubles which means he’s new and sometimes causes some problems.In instance,It’s his poling system.”Next day whe the twins and fillies were ready to take the heavy train,They heard an unfamiliar horn. “Here comes Derek.”Said Bill and it was when he arrived. “No need fro problems.”Said Derek.”You take the front and I’ll push from behind.What fun.”All went well as they set off.When they started up the slope,There was trouble.Derek felt tired. “Come on!Push harder!”Called Ben.But,Derek couldn’t push any harder.Then,There was trouble again. “I’m overheating again!”Cried Derek as his engine smoked and stopped.The twins were furious! “Well,I guess we need to pull the trucks and the diesel at the same time.”Said Toola Roola. “An you do it,Twins?”Coconut Cream asked. “We’ll try.”Whistled the twins as they pulled as hard as they could.At last,They arrived at the docks.Sir Tophom Hatt was very happy. “Well done,You four.”He said.”I sent Derek to the diesel works.Can you handle the rest alone?” “Yes,Sir.”Said the twins. “Derek was kinda friendly.”Said Toola Roola. “He sure is.”Replied Coconut Cream. “You know what friends do?”Duck asked. “What?”The twins asked. “Say good night to each other.”Said Duck and they did before going to sleep.
Diesel does it againIt was a beautiful morning on the island of Sodor.The Mane 6 and their engines were working really hard at the docks.Soon,They were getting tired.The harbor was now busier than ever.Sir Tophom Hatt was worried. “Hmm.What engine shall I send?”He said to himself.He knew all the other engines were too busy with their jobs.When he looked at his engine chart,The only engine he found left was named ‘Diesel’.”Oh dear.I guess I have no choice.But,To release him.”He arrived at a place called the Diesel works where all the diesels come and get repaired.Derek was almost repaired. “Oh!Hi,Sir.”He said.But,Sir Tophom Hatt walked to the diesel sheds.”Huh?What wrong?”Sir Tophom Hatt pressed the button and the door slowly opened. “Ugh...Diesel?”Sir Tophom Hatt asked worried. “Yeeees.”Came a deep voice. “Th...The engines and ponies need assistance at the docks.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt worried. “Ponies?How cute.”Laughed the voice.”Hahahahahaha.”Later,Sir Tophom Hatt came to the docks. “Everyone,With the extra work,I’ve sent a diesel to help you.”He said. “My name is Diesel.”Sulked the diesel. “A diesel named Diesel?Thats weird.”Said Rainbow Dash. “Well,Well.If it isn’t the ponies Sir Tophom Hatt told me about.”Said Diesel deviously.”Now,Let’s get to work.”The engines were worried. “What’s wrong?”Twilight asked. “He isn’t that bad.”Said Spike.But,He was wrong when Diesel started bumping some trucks hard into some buffers.They tumbled off the tracks.The engines and ponies were horrified.”Ok.I take that back.He is pretty bad.” “What do you think you are!?”Scolded Twilight. “Well,I’m gonna help by shunting trucks.From here to there and from there to here.Piece of cake.”Said Diesel.The engines and ponies refused to work with Diesel and wouldn’t leave the sheds.Sir Tophom Hatt was enjoying his jam sandwich when the telephone rang. “So,Theres trouble in the harbor yard?”He said.”I’ll be there right away.”Meanwhile,Diesel was working on his own.Without the others,Cargo layed on the key and ships and passengers were delayed.Everyone was complaining what a bad railway it is.Sir Tophom Hatt arrived.”I should have known Diesel made you decide to stay here.” “Sir,Why is Diesel so mean?”Twilight asked. “Such a horrid diesel!”Sniffed Rarity. “Allow me to explain where it all began.A year ago,Diesel told the trucks to tell lies about James,Gordon,And Henry being silly.They all thought Duck was responsible.But,I figured Diesel was lying and sent him packing.” “But,Why did you sent him back here?”Fluttershy asked. “I had no choice.He was the only engine available.Please forgive me.You must get this job done as soon as possible.“Said Sir Tophom Hatt before leaving. The next day,Diesel started playing more of his old tricks.He bumped into Henry and bounced him off the tracks. “Wake up!You got work to do.”Snickered Diesel.He didn’t even say he was sorry. “How rude!”Scolded Fluttershy.Next,He bumped some ticks so hard that the loads went everywhere.The engines and ponies were worried. “What will Sir Tophom Hatt say about this?”Applejack asked. “He won’t like it.”Said James. “Not at all.”Said Rainbow Dash. “No way.”Said Pinkie Pie. “How disgraceful!”Said Gordon angrily. “Despicable!“Grunted Percy. “Disgusting!”Grunted Rosie. “So,Who’s going to tell him.A couple of tattle tales?”Diesel asked.None of the engines and ponies wanted to get into trouble.So,They said nothing.Next,Diesel was shunting tucks of China clay into a siding near the sea.He banged the tucks hard into the buffers.But,The buffers weren’t secured.The silly trucks were sunk.That night,The tucks were hoisted out of the water.But,The clay was lost.Sir Tophom Hatt was very cross. “Everything was fine until you came along.I shall not be inviting you bak until I can trust you again.”He said sternly.Dissel just laughed. “Oh well.We had fun.Until we meet again.”And he puffed away to the diesel works. “Guess that’s the last of him.”Said Thomas. “For now.”Said Twilight.”He’ll be back with more dirty tricks.”
Flitter to the rescue!Every spring,A Pegasus named Flitter loves flying through the countryside.She always wanted an engine like the others. “The railway needs another engine.What could I find?”She said in her head.When she spotted bluebell flowers,She got an idea.”A bluebell engine!Thats it!”Later,She met Starlight and Oliver. “Hey,Flitter.”Said Startlight.”What brings you here?” “I need to find a bluebell engine.Mabye you know where he is.”Said Flitter. “Where?”Starlight asked. “Where you saved Oliver rom scrap.”Said Flitter.Oliver gasped. “Be careful.Every night,Diesels stand around on guard.”Said Oliver.”We’ll take you there.But,Only diesels are allowed.”That night,Sir Tophom Hatt spoke to Flitter. “I’ll see if I can let him in the island if you find one.”Flitter was happy. “Thank you,Sir.”The next day,Flitter hopped onto Oliver and they set off.It took all day to get there.That night,They arrived and dropped Flitter off. “Good luck.You’re on your own ,Now.”Said Stalight as they left.Flitter tip toed into the yard and shivered.Two diesel twins named Arry and Bert layer on guard. “Who are you?”Arry asked.Flitter built up courage. “I’m a pegasus named Flitter.”She said.”Are there any engines in the sheds?” “No.None.”Said Bert.Flitter asked again. “Ok.Then,What about the sidings?” “One.We have one.”Said Arry. “Alright.Then,I’ll go and investigate.”Said Flitter bravely as she trotted into the sidings.There,She found a yellow tank engine.”Excuse me.Do you like bluebells?”The engine looked startled. “Yes.Bluebells are beautiful.After all,I am a bluebell engine.”He said.”My name is Stepney.” “Well,You’ll see lots of them and make new friends cause I’m getting you out of here.”Said Flitter determined.”Im Flitter.Nice to meet you.”The engine looked happy.Flitter shoveled coal into Stepney’s firebox and hoses water into his boiler.Soon,His firebox was burning brightly and they set off past the twin diesels. “Where are you going?”Arry asked. “Just down the line.”Huffed Stepney.Oliver and Starlight were waiting on a siding.They were delighted. “You did it!”Cheered Oliver.The next morning,Everyone cheered for Flitter and Stepney at Knapford. “We shall mend you at the steam works and give you a new coat of paint.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Then,He turned to Flitter.”As a reward for your bravery,I think you shall operate Stepney.” “Yes,Sir.Thank you,Sir.”Said Flitter.At last,Flitter had her own engine.Stepney the bluebell engine.
Thomas gets bumpedEvery afternoon,Thomas and Twilight chuff along their branch line with Annie and Clarabel.First,They passes the water mill.Next,They came to a big farm.Then,There was a bridge with a village nestled on either side of it.This is a special place.Whenever Thomas and Twilight puff by,Children get on the bridge and wave and cheer until they’re out of sight.One day,Thomas and Twilight were waiting at a signal at the same bridge talking to some children.Percy and Spike were waiting,too.Thomas and Twilight’s signal turned green. “Hurry up,You two.”Percy Called.”If you are late,Sir Tophom Hatt might get a new engine to replace Thomas.” “Hey!Sir Tophom Hatt would never do that just because they are late!”Scolded Spike. “He’s right.They won’t replace me.”Replied Thomas.The next time they went to the bridge,They saw kids at the bridge waving.But,They were feeling sad. “Somethings not right.This station is for goods.Not passengers.”Said Twilight confused. “Help us!We need your help!Could you take us home?”Called a kid.The station master explained everything to Twilight. “The kids school bus has broken down and their parents will be worried.”He said. “You hear that,Thomas?”Twilight asked. “You got it.”Said Thomas.They waited as the kids got in Annie and Clarabel.Then,He took them to the next station where berty was going to take them home.When they were done,It was very late indeed.Percy,James,Spike,And Rarity were waiting. “I warned them.They’ve been late one too many time.They’ll be in trouble,now.”Said Percy. “Excuse me!”Scolded Rarity.Spike and James glared.Thomas still knows Sir Tophom Hatt would never replace him.The next morning,Sir Tophom Hatt was no where to be seen. “Ha!Who thinks he would replace me?No one.”Said Thomas. “Yeah.After all,We were just trying to help children get home.”Replied Twilight.Soon,They set off.Thomas knows every part of his branch line.But,He and Twilight didn’t knew that ahead was a stretch where the hot sun bent the rails badly.Thomas and Twilight rounded a bend and there ahead was the stretch. “Look ou,Thomas!This could get bumpy!”Cried Twilight.But,It was too late.Thomas bumped and came off the rails. “That’s done it.”Said Twilight sadly.”We can’t go any further.” “But,What about our passengers?”Asked Thomas. “Don’t worry.They’ll be looked after.“Said Twilight.Later,Thomas had to work in the yards until his branch line is fixed.Bertie came to see them. “Hey,Guys.”He said happily. “Who are you?”Twilight asked. “This is Bertie the bus.”Said Thomas.”I use to have races with him all the time.” “Nice to meet you,Bertie.”Said Twilight.”My name is Twilight Sparkle.” “Twilight,I think this is a friends that looks familiar.”Said Bertie.A purple pony walked out of Bertie’s cab and Twilight gasped. “Hi,Twilight.”Said Cheeliee. “Cheerliee!Long time no see.”Said Twilight happily.”Thomas,Cheerliee.Cheerliee,Thomas.” “I’ve heard about your accident.We can help your passengers.”Said Bertie. “Yes,Bertie.”Said Thomas.Bertie and Cheerliee set off to collect Thomas and Twilights passengers.Every station they arrived at,There was a sign saying ‘Sorry.No trains until branch line is repaired’.”Meanwhile,Thomas and Twilight knew Percy was right. “I guess Percy was right all along.We might get replaced after all.”Said Twilight sadly.Soon,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Your branch line has been repaired.”He said happily. “Thank you,Sir.Percy made us think we would be replaced if we were late.”Said Twilight reliefed. “Nonsense.You should never listen to rumors.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Isn’t the right,Buddy?”Asked Spike. “I’m sorry about what I started yesterday.”Said Percy. “From now on,I’ve changed your schedule so you and Bertie can work together.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Thomas and Twilight felt better.Soon,Thomas and Twilight arrived at Knapford to collect their passengers. “We liked riding a bus.But,We missed riding on our favorite train.”Said a kid.Later,Thomas and Twilight spoke to Bertie and Cheerliee. “Thanks for looking after our passengers.”Said Twilight. “They couldn’t have gone to their destinations without you two.”Said Thomas. “That’s right.We are good friends.”Said Bertie. “And we like sharing our friends with you.”Said Cheerliee.
The trouble with mudOne morning,Twilight was giving Thomas a good wash down when Gordon and Rainbow Dash arrived.The big blue engine was covered in mud. “Hello,Gordon and Rainbow Dash.”Said Thomas.”It looks like you had a mud bath.” “Be sensible and have a wash down instead.”Replied Twilight. “We don’t have time for a wash down when our passengers are waiting for the express.”Said Gordon. “Let’s move it,Big G.”Said Rainbow Dash.They set off to Knapford station.Gordon splashed through mud puddles spraying mud all over Rainbow Dash. “Slow down,Gordon!”Called Rainbow Dash.”Your spraying mud on me!”This made Gordon very cross. “Now,We’ll be dirty and late!”He grumbled. “Actually,We will be late because we need a wash down.”Said Rainbow Dash pointing at a wash down up ahead.When they arrived,They saw a sign reading ‘All trains must get washed when needed’.Rarity was washing James with a sponge and squeezed the muddy water into a bucket.Soon,James was all clean. “There you go,Jamesy.”Said Rarity.”Your paintwork is all clean.”James beamed with pride. “Come on,Big G.Its your turn now.”Said Rainbow Dash.Just then,Henry and Fluttershy puffed by with troublesome trucks.They saw Gordon and Rainbow covered in mud and they laughed. “Gordon the mud engine!Gordon the mud engine!”They sang.This made Gordon and Rainbow Dash really cross. “Soaked!?We’ll show you who’s soaked!!!”Scolded Rainbow Dash picking up a bucket.But,She didn’t knew it was the bucket full of muddy water.Gordon then noticed it and gasped. “Rainbow,Don’t use the...”But,Before he can say anything else,Rainbow Dash threw the bucket.It missed the troublesome trucks and spattered all over James and Rarity.They were very cross. “What do you have to say for yourself?”Rarity asked angrily. “Whoops.”Said Rainbow Dash. “Now,James will need another bath which includes me.”Moaned Rarity.Rainbow dash looked at the clock and gasped. “Gordon,We’re already late!”She gasped.She flew into Gordon’s cab and sped off to Knapford. “Like I said.Dirty and late!”Replied Gordon.Finally,They arrived at Knapford station.Sir Tophom Hatt was waiting.So we’re the coaches and passengers. “Goodness gracious!“Gasped Sir Tophom Hatt.”Gordon and Rainbow Dash,You can’t pull the express like that.Henry and Fluttershy will do it.” “But,What about us?”Gordon asked. “You and Rainbow Dash need to get cleaned.Then,You will do Henry’s jobs until he’s done pulling the express.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt. “Is it or he’s or tucks?”Gordon asked again. “Hate to break it to you.But,It’s trucks.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Gordon was furious!As Henry and Fluttershy left with the express,Rainbow Dash was giving Gordon a wash down.She then washed the mud off Gordon’s face. “Mind my eyes!”He grumbled. “Oh!Sorry.”Said Rainbow Dash washing the soap off with water.Then,They went to work pulling Henry’s goods trains. “Freight trains!Frieght trains!”Grumbled Gordon.Soon,He was shunting trucks in the yard.”Thats for you and you and you!”He yelled bumping three troublesome trucks. “Trucks will he trucks.”Laughed James. “Ha!They won’t with us!”Replied Rainbow Dash as she and Gordon sped off.Next,James and Rarity we’re ready to take passengers as Gordon and Rainbow Dash arrived. “Be careful.”Warned Gordon.”The hill might be slippery.” “He’s right.”Said Rainbow Dash.”Leaves might be blown onto the tracks.Your wheels won’t grip on them.”But,James and Rarity ignored them. “I’m sure me and Jamesy can get through this.”Said Rarity. “We don’t need any help on hills.”Replied James and they set off.They didn’t know Gordon and Rainbow Dash we’re right.The wind had blown mud and leaves onto the tracks.As soon as they approached Gordon’s Hill,They started to go faster. “We can do it!We must do it!”Called Rarity.James gripped hard.But,His wheels slipped onto the leaves. “We’re not doing it!”Whistled James.He pulled as hard as he could.But,The heavy coaches pulled him backwards down the hill.They came to a stop at the bottom.Gordon and Rainbow Dash were there waiting at a signal pulling a goods train.They saw everything and laughed. “Well well we’ll!”Laughed Rainbow Dash.”Guess you cant do it after all.” “Ah well.We live and learn.”Said Gordon.”Never mind.We’ll push from behind.”Gordon buffered behind the coaches and they started to climb the hill again. “We can do it!We can do it!”Huffed James pulling hard. “We will do it!We will do it!”Puffed Gordon pushing harder.At last,They reached the top and James and Rarity sped down the hill. “Thanks,Gordon!”Called James. “Thanks,Rainbow Dash!”Called Rarity. “Your welcome!”Called Gordon and Rainbow Dash back.That night,Sir Tophom Hatt came to see Gordon and Rainbow Dash at the sheds. “Well done,You two.”He said with pride.”You helped James and Rarity and avoided confusion and delay.Being clean is sensual to all engines.” “No prob.”Said Rainbow Dash.”Sorry about the mud at the wash down,Rarity.” “Apology accepted.”Said Rarity. “Dirty or clean,I’m a famous machine.”Said Gordon. “So is everyone else.”Replied Rainbow Dash.
Trust ThomasOne day,Thomas and Twilight were taking Annie and Clarabel down their branch line. “Good morning!”Thomas called to some cows.But,The cows didn’t reply. “Don’t worry.”Said Twilight.”They’re just eating grass for breakfast.”Later,They met Bertie and Cheerilee heading for Wellsworth station. “Hey,Bertie!Hey,Cheerilee!”Thomas called.Suddenly,Bertie hit a pothole in the road. “Ouch!Thats another hole in the road!”Groaned Bertie. “That’s the third hole,This day.“Replied Cheerilee. “What’s wrong?”Twilight asked. “Our road has holes in them and we can’t find the tar we need to fix it.”Said Cheerilee. “Don’t worry.”Sid Thomas.”We can find that tar for you.You can trust us.”And he and Twilight left to the shunting yard.There,James and Rarity were angrily shunting trucks. “This is simply no fair!No fair at all!”Growled Rarity. “You can say that again!”Replied James.”Duck and Trixie work at the docks and we shunt in the yards here,There,And everywhere!”Later,They met Gordon and Rainbow Dash. “I suppose you’re having truck trouble.”Said Rainbow Dash. “If I were you,I’d pretend to be sick and won’t do any work.”Said Gordon. “Sounds like a plan.”Sais James.He stated pretending as Thomas and Twilight arrived. “What’s with him?”Thomas asked. “He’s sick.”Said Rarity.”Could you please help us?” “Sure.”Said Thomas as he coupled to some of James’ trucks and set off to the quarry.The trucks were cross. “If we can’t yeah James and Rarity a lesson for bumping us,We’ll play ticks on Thomas and Twilight instead.”They grunted.Thomas and Twilight collected the stone and ate off to the docks.When they eased a set of points,The trucks surged forward.”On!On!On!”They pushed Thomas onto the wrong track and into a siding. “Look out!”Cried Twilight as she applied the brakes.But,It was too late!Thomas smashed through the buffers and splashed into a muddy pond.A toad eyed them suspiciously. “Bust my buffers!”Huffed Thomas crossly.”James and Rarity tricked us!”Later,Duck and Trixie took the trucks away as Edward and Applejack took Thomas and Twilight back to the yard on a flatbed.When they arrived,James and Rarity spoke to them. “Twilight,Thomas,We are terribly sorry about your accident.”Said Rarity sadly.Just then,Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “You should be.”He said crossly.”You have caused confusion and delay!You will shunt trucks in the yards until I can trust you again.” “Gordon and Rainbow Dash gave me the idea to pretend to be sick.”Said James.But,They noticed Gordon and Rainbow Dash we’re gone.”Hey!Where is Gordon?” “And Wheres Rainbow Dash?”Rarity asked.Unknown to the,Gordon and Rainbow Dash had left the yard before Sir Tophom Hatt arrived. “Now,If only we can find the missing tar to fix Bertie’s road.”Said Sir Tophom Hatt.Suddenly,As James started shunting trucks again,There was the missing tanker in a siding. “There it is!”Cried Thomas excited.”James shunted so many trucks,We didn’t see it when we arrived.” “We’ll make sure that tar gets to Bertie and Cheerilee.”Said Edward.”They’ll be very happy.” “Guess days start with surprises,Too.”Said Twilight.She and Thomas were happy.So was the toad hoping for a ride home.
Something in the airOne evening,Thomas and Twilight were at the harbor.Fish were being loaded into their trucks.But,Thomas and Twilight were impatient. “We’re going to be late for Henry and Fluttershy at the docks!”Called Twilight.”Will you please go faster!?”But,The crane was moving too fast and the cable snapped!The fish spilled all over Thomas and Twilight.The trucks laughed. “Phew!”Said Thomas.”What a palm!”On their way to the docks,They were stopped by a man waving a red flag.He told Twilight and Thomas what was going on. “High tides have weakened the ground below the tracks.If engine go onto it,It’ll give way and splash into the sea!” “We’ll go check it out.”Said Thomas as he puffed slowly where unsafe tracks were. “It could be dangerous for big engines like Henry.But,For little engines,It’s safe.”Said Twilight.She planted a red light to warn big engines about the loose track.Then,They continued to the docks.That night,Henry was waiting impatiently.At last,Thomas,And Twilight arrived. “You’re late.”Said Fluttershy.”At least you’re finally here.But,Whats that smell?” “It’s the fish.”Said Thomas.”And there’s....”But,Thomas was cut off by Henry. “No time for this!Now,Get you’re trucks hooked up to my train!” “We are running late.No time for talking.”Said Fluttershy climbing into Henry’s cab.Twilight went to warn the station master when she heard Henry’s whistle.He was steaming out of the docks with his long heavy train called the flying kipper.Twilight spotted Henry from the signal box. “What route is Henry and Fluttershy taking?”She asked. “The costal run.Its the quickest.”Said the station master. “But,I told you that route is dangerous for big engines like Henry!”Cried Twilight.The station master warned the signalman.Henry puffed past the next signal box. “We’ll soon make up for loss time.”He said.The signalman couldn’t hear the warning.By the time he did,Henry and Fluttershy were far out in a cloud of steam.As they approached the costal run,Fog was everywhere. “I can’t see.”Said Fluttershy. “Neither can I.”Said Henry.But,When the fog lifted,They saw the warning light ahead! ”Oh no!”Cried Fluttershy.She applied the brakes as hard as she could.But,It was too late!The rails snapped and Henry and Fluttershy splashed into the ocean.The trucks crashed and splashed behind them.Fluttershy swam up from the water.”Henry,You ok?”All Henry did was spit water he caught in his mouth.The next morning,Henry was cranked out of the water.Sir Tophom Hatt laughed. “Hahaha!Wngines don’t swim!You’re suppose to deliver fish!Not swim with them!”Then,He grunted seriously.”Hm!Anyway,You should have listened to Thomas and Twilight’s warning.”Fluttershy and Henry knew Sir Tophom Hatt was right.They now let sorry for Thomas and Twilight.They spoke to them back at the sheds. “We’re so sorry.We should have listened to you two.”Said Fluttershy sadly. “If it was dangerous,How did you manage to get past it?”Henry asked. “It’s a long story.Anyway,Do you smell that?”Said Thomas. “Wh-What!?”Gasped Henry. “Fresh air.”Said Twilight.Henry and Fluttershy smiled.
Pony body.Yak mind!It was a splendid day on the narrow gauge railway.Duncan and Yona were taking some empty trucks to the quarry. “We almost there.”Said Yona. “I agree.”Said Duncan.Just then,Yona spotted a glow from the cave.She jumped out of Duncan’s a band set off to investigate.Duncan didn’t know that Yona jumped out.Yona slowly crawled into the cave.It was very dark. “Yona can’t see anything.”She shivered.Then,She saw a glowing crystal.She tried to touch it.Suddenly,The crystal shocked her with magic and shot her back.”What happened?”She looked at herself and gasped.She was now a pony!Meanwhile,Duncan arrived at the quarry.Soon,His trucks were loaded at the top of the slope.But,As they went back down,The trucks surged forward and snapped the cable. “On!On!Faster!Faster!”They giggled. “Oh no!”Cried Duncan and he raced after the trucks.Yona walked out of the cave still in shock. “Why Yona a pony?”She asked scared.Suddenly,Duncan and the trucks sped by.Duncan was going so fast,He didn’t notice Yona.But,Yona noticed Duncan.”Yona must help Duncan!”And she ran after the trucks.Duncan caught up to the trucks and buffered up.He tried to brake.But,Without a driver,Duncan couldn’t stop.The trucks were going too fast.Suddenly,He saw Sandbar and Skarloey puffing on the same track. “Look out!”Shouted Duncan.Luckily,The points changed and Duncan slid onto an old track.Yona ran by Sandbar and Skarloey.They were surprised. “Yona must help Duncan!”She said in her head.Then,There was trouble.The track Duncan was on was blocked by a barrier.Duncan smashed through and was heading for a cliff!Yona ran faster. “Yona!?”Gasped Duncan.He was surprised to see her as a pony.She jumped into Duncan’s cab and applied the brakes.But,They were still going too fast.Then,Yona came up with an idea.She jumped out and ran further ahead of Duncan.She stopped and waited.When Duncan approached,She pushed with all her strength.At last,They stopped just in time before going off the cliff. “Thank you,Yona.”Said Duncan.Back at the yards,She told the others all about what happened in the cave. “I see.”Said Sandbar.”So,Thats what happened.” “Yona may have pony body.But,Yona still have yak strength and mind.”Said Yona bravely. “Of course,You do.”Said Duncan.
