Episode 17: Slow Down Murdoch
The island of sodor gets plenty of freight trains. Sir Tophamm Hat's engines work hard, but sometimes the work is too much, and the engines get too tired.
One of the strongest engines on the island was Murdoch, but Sir Tophamm Hat once a dit that big engines always went wrong. So he decided to order another engine. One that was powerful, but small.
Thomas, and Percy were working at the docks when they saw another engine come towards them. He had four cylinders, four sets of drive wheels, and was a tank engine.
Sir Tophamm Hat: This is Adam. He is a new engine on our line, and will be helping out with the freight. I hope toi will be kind to him, and help him out.
Thomas: Yes sir.
Percy: We will sir.
Sir Tophamm Hat: Good.
Adam: It's nice to meet new engines. What are your names?
Thomas: I'm Thomas.
Percy: And I'm Percy.
Adam: Are we the only engines on this line?
Thomas: *Laughing* No, of course not. There are lots of other engines. Follow us.
Thomas, and Percy took Adam to see all the other engines on Sodor. When they got to Murdoch, Adam was very pleased.
Adam: toi have to be the strongest engine I've ever seen.
Murdoch: Thank you.
Adam: Do toi go fast?
Murdoch: Mmh, sometimes. I try not to go too fast.
Adam: Well, if toi ever need help with heavy freight trains, that's what I'm here for.
Murdoch: From a small engine like you? Forgive me, but I can handle heavy trains on my own quite well, thank toi very much. *Goes to collect a freight train*
Adam: Alright then. See toi later.
Station Master: Adam, Sir Tophamm Hat wants toi to do some shunting at a nearby yard. Thomas, and Percy, toi two will work together to get the mail into Knapford.
Thomas: Right away sir.
Adam: We'll get our job done.
Percy: Yes we will.
So the three engines went to do their work.
Meanwhile, Murdoch was waiting in the yards for the signal to drop. Before it did, his driver spoke to him.
Driver: Murdoch?
Murdoch: Yes?
Driver: Do toi think we should check your brakes? It's been a while since we had them checked.
Murdoch: No, my brakes are okay.
Driver: If toi say so. *Sees the signal drop* All clear Murdoch. Away we go.
Murdoch: *Pulls his freight train*
Murdoch was carrying twenty empty boxcars. The boxcars were going to be loaded with sports equipment imported from France.
Meanwhile, Adam was shunting freight cars. He was pushing a heavy load of cars into a siding when a workman arrived.
Workman: We've got trouble.
Adam: *Stops working* What's the matter?
Workman: Murdoch is heading back here, but his brakes don't work, and he can't stop. You'll have to turn yourself around on the turntable, and get ready to stop him.
Adam: Me sir?
Workman: Yes. You're the only engine that can make Murdoch slow down.
Adam: *Goes to turntable* I must hurry.
As for Murdoch, he was trying not to hurry, but with his brakes not working, he couldn't slow down.
Murdoch: Help?! Anyone?!!? Runaway train!! My brakes don't work!! Words of wisdom that will get someone to help me, why aren't toi working?!
Adam: *Waiting in siding*
Driver: *Sees Murdoch* I see him.
Murdoch: *Blowing whistle* Oh great! That works, but not my brakes!
Adam: Let's go. *Heads onto the mainline*
Murdoch: Adam, please help me!!
Adam: Don't worry Murdoch, I'll stop you! *Gets in front of Murdoch*
Adam had to be at the right speed so Murdoch could get to him slowly.
Adam: Tell me when to apply my brakes!
Murdoch: Okay!
Adam: *Waiting for Murdoch to say the word*
Murdoch: *Getting close to Adam* Wait for it!
Adam: *Continues waiting to apply his brakes*
Murdoch: Wait for it!
Adam: That's what I'm doing!
Murdoch: NOW!!
Adam: *Applies brakes*
Murdoch: *Taps Adam's back buffers*
Adam: We're stopping! We're stopping!
Murdoch: YES! *Laughing* That was close!
The train stopped at the station, and Adam went suivant to Murdoch.
Murdoch: I'm sorry if I was rude to you.
Adam: That's okay. It's not often I get to meet a big engine as kind as you. Most big engines I met are quite rude.
Murdoch: Well, the only big engine that isn't nice to others is Gordon.
Adam: I have to agree with toi on one thing however.
Murdoch: What's that?
Adam: It's a good thing not to go too fast.
Murdoch: Quite right.
And ever since that moment, Adam, and Murdoch have been good friends.
The island of sodor gets plenty of freight trains. Sir Tophamm Hat's engines work hard, but sometimes the work is too much, and the engines get too tired.
One of the strongest engines on the island was Murdoch, but Sir Tophamm Hat once a dit that big engines always went wrong. So he decided to order another engine. One that was powerful, but small.
Thomas, and Percy were working at the docks when they saw another engine come towards them. He had four cylinders, four sets of drive wheels, and was a tank engine.
Sir Tophamm Hat: This is Adam. He is a new engine on our line, and will be helping out with the freight. I hope toi will be kind to him, and help him out.
Thomas: Yes sir.
Percy: We will sir.
Sir Tophamm Hat: Good.
Adam: It's nice to meet new engines. What are your names?
Thomas: I'm Thomas.
Percy: And I'm Percy.
Adam: Are we the only engines on this line?
Thomas: *Laughing* No, of course not. There are lots of other engines. Follow us.
Thomas, and Percy took Adam to see all the other engines on Sodor. When they got to Murdoch, Adam was very pleased.
Adam: toi have to be the strongest engine I've ever seen.
Murdoch: Thank you.
Adam: Do toi go fast?
Murdoch: Mmh, sometimes. I try not to go too fast.
Adam: Well, if toi ever need help with heavy freight trains, that's what I'm here for.
Murdoch: From a small engine like you? Forgive me, but I can handle heavy trains on my own quite well, thank toi very much. *Goes to collect a freight train*
Adam: Alright then. See toi later.
Station Master: Adam, Sir Tophamm Hat wants toi to do some shunting at a nearby yard. Thomas, and Percy, toi two will work together to get the mail into Knapford.
Thomas: Right away sir.
Adam: We'll get our job done.
Percy: Yes we will.
So the three engines went to do their work.
Meanwhile, Murdoch was waiting in the yards for the signal to drop. Before it did, his driver spoke to him.
Driver: Murdoch?
Murdoch: Yes?
Driver: Do toi think we should check your brakes? It's been a while since we had them checked.
Murdoch: No, my brakes are okay.
Driver: If toi say so. *Sees the signal drop* All clear Murdoch. Away we go.
Murdoch: *Pulls his freight train*
Murdoch was carrying twenty empty boxcars. The boxcars were going to be loaded with sports equipment imported from France.
Meanwhile, Adam was shunting freight cars. He was pushing a heavy load of cars into a siding when a workman arrived.
Workman: We've got trouble.
Adam: *Stops working* What's the matter?
Workman: Murdoch is heading back here, but his brakes don't work, and he can't stop. You'll have to turn yourself around on the turntable, and get ready to stop him.
Adam: Me sir?
Workman: Yes. You're the only engine that can make Murdoch slow down.
Adam: *Goes to turntable* I must hurry.
As for Murdoch, he was trying not to hurry, but with his brakes not working, he couldn't slow down.
Murdoch: Help?! Anyone?!!? Runaway train!! My brakes don't work!! Words of wisdom that will get someone to help me, why aren't toi working?!
Adam: *Waiting in siding*
Driver: *Sees Murdoch* I see him.
Murdoch: *Blowing whistle* Oh great! That works, but not my brakes!
Adam: Let's go. *Heads onto the mainline*
Murdoch: Adam, please help me!!
Adam: Don't worry Murdoch, I'll stop you! *Gets in front of Murdoch*
Adam had to be at the right speed so Murdoch could get to him slowly.
Adam: Tell me when to apply my brakes!
Murdoch: Okay!
Adam: *Waiting for Murdoch to say the word*
Murdoch: *Getting close to Adam* Wait for it!
Adam: *Continues waiting to apply his brakes*
Murdoch: Wait for it!
Adam: That's what I'm doing!
Murdoch: NOW!!
Adam: *Applies brakes*
Murdoch: *Taps Adam's back buffers*
Adam: We're stopping! We're stopping!
Murdoch: YES! *Laughing* That was close!
The train stopped at the station, and Adam went suivant to Murdoch.
Murdoch: I'm sorry if I was rude to you.
Adam: That's okay. It's not often I get to meet a big engine as kind as you. Most big engines I met are quite rude.
Murdoch: Well, the only big engine that isn't nice to others is Gordon.
Adam: I have to agree with toi on one thing however.
Murdoch: What's that?
Adam: It's a good thing not to go too fast.
Murdoch: Quite right.
And ever since that moment, Adam, and Murdoch have been good friends.
Rosie's old friend, Zack, who is now nineteen years old, has been quite busy for the past few months. After his grandfather passed away because of a cœur, coeur attack in May, he and his parents decided to déplacer back to Manila. When they returned, his father asked him, "Would toi like to pursue your college education, my son? I think toi could still use your diploma to study in England." Zack replied, "Certainly, dad. I'd l’amour that." He then added, "That means I'll get to see Rosie again, too! Oh, how I miss her so much." His father remarked, "That's right! I'm sure she misses toi as well." Zack nodded in agreement and gave him and his mother a big hug afterwards. Soon, he started applying for his visa and filled up the printed school papers. With a spirit of excitement, Zack thought, "I'm finally going to be reunited with my old friend, Rosie! She'll be pleasantly surprised and happy when she sees me as part of the class now."
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After a hearty lunch and creating their itinerary, the five Friends and the Beatles started their adventure. Their first stop is the Beale Park, which is close to the Thames River and has plenty of gardens, a giant lake, a mini zoo, and an aviary housing rare and exotic birds. The park even has its own railway station providing free train rides around it. Overall, the group had a fantastic time here. Rosie, in particular, enjoyed taking photos of the lovely fleurs and animals. They even bought some souvenirs in the park boutique before leaving.
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With the sound of a horn, the Royal Ascot had begun. Everyone watched in awe and cheered as the racehorses galloped around the track. Rosie took photos of them as well. After the event came to a close, the five Friends and the Beatles exited the stadium with smiles on their faces. George remarked, "That was bloody magnificent!" Rosie replied, "It sure is! Those chevaux are so energetic." George said, "Definitely, darling! So, are toi ready to explore, me mates?" Nicholas replied, "Of course!" George said, "Great! Let's find a restaurant where we can eat lunch first. Then, we will choose which place of interest to visit next." Rosie replied, "Okie dokie." And that's just what they did.
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The group left for Berkshire at around ten in the morning. They arrived after a two heure train ride. Upon exiting the station, the place was filled with enthusiasm and excitement for the Royal Ascot. The event itself will start at one o' clock. The five Friends and the Beatles decided to buy their tickets and save the exploring for later so that the stadium won't be full when they return. They then went inside, bought some popcorn, got their seats, and took photos while waiting for the event to commence.
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With summer in full swing, the five Friends and the Beatles have started to plan the activities that they will do during the season. As they walked along the River Thames, an idea popped out of George's head. He said, "Hey, mates, let's go to Berkshire and watch the Royal Ascot tomorrow!" Rosie replied, "Oh, sure! That sounds fantastic!" Nicholas added, "We're on it!" The others nodded in agreement. George replied, "Jolly good!" After finishing their walk, the group returned to the université vicinity and ate dîner at one of the restaurants there. Upon going back to the dorm, they rested for a few hours and went to sleep with excitement for the suivant day's adventure.
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Kelly requested me to write this for her, so here I go.
Kelly, I know you've been feeling down recently. I want toi to know that I'm here for you. If toi ever need to talk, I'm only one boîte mail away. Even if toi just need a hug, I'm here to provide that, too.
I know you've been through a lot, and it's not fair. Of course, nobody ever a dit that life is fair. toi never let this make toi bitter. Don't ever change, love. Everyone here would be heartbroken if toi did.
Whenever times are dark, toi have Friends here to montrer toi the silver lining. To paraphrase the Beatles, "Any time at all, all toi gotta do is call, and we'll be there."
Peace and love,
-Paul
Kelly, I know you've been feeling down recently. I want toi to know that I'm here for you. If toi ever need to talk, I'm only one boîte mail away. Even if toi just need a hug, I'm here to provide that, too.
I know you've been through a lot, and it's not fair. Of course, nobody ever a dit that life is fair. toi never let this make toi bitter. Don't ever change, love. Everyone here would be heartbroken if toi did.
Whenever times are dark, toi have Friends here to montrer toi the silver lining. To paraphrase the Beatles, "Any time at all, all toi gotta do is call, and we'll be there."
Peace and love,
-Paul