Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Spike Stories

Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Stories is a My Little Pony/Thomas parody of the Thomas and Friends US video, James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories. It features two second season episodes, and five third season episodes of Spike the Dragon and Friends narrated by George Carlin.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Chief Thunderhooves as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Soarin as Duck
 * Dr. Whooves as Oliver
 * Snips as Bill
 * Snails as Ben
 * Filthy Rich as BoCo
 * Angel as Bertie
 * Gummy as Trevor
 * Garble as Bulgy
 * Apple Bloom as Annie
 * Sweetie Belle as Clarabel
 * The Buffaloes as the Coaches
 * The Changelings as the Troublesome Trucks
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Big Macintosh as Henry (cameo)
 * Princess Celestia as Lady Hatt (cameo)
 * Goldie Delicious as Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Princess Luna as The Stationmaster's Wife (cameo)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Episodes

 * 1) Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz
 * 2) One Good Turn
 * 3) Angel's Chase
 * 4) Heroes
 * 5) Garble
 * 6) Wrong Road
 * 7) Pipsqueak, Cranky and the Fruitful Day

Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz
Narrator: "Gummy the Alligator was enjoying his work in the vicarage orchard. Birds were singing, and apples were ripening on the trees. It was a lovely day."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hello, Gummy."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You look as bright and cheerful as my brown fur."

Gummy: "Oh, I am."

Narrator: "Replied Gummy."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What's that noise?"

Gummy: "It's the bees."

Narrator: "Laughed Gummy."

Gummy: "They're all in these boxy things called beehives. I'm taking them to the station. The vicar says his bees make good honey, and he's giving some of them to his friends."

Narrator: "Just then, Filthy Rich the Rich Pony hummed in."

Filthy Rich: "Take care, you two. Don't make the bees angry. They might sting you."

Narrator: "Cranky didn't like being told what to do by a rich pony, and he buzzed away."

Filthy Rich: "Goodbye, Gummy."

Narrator: "Called Filthy Rich, and set off to see Soarin at the next station.

Snips and Snails, the unicorns, were busy arranging changelings, but they scampered off when they saw Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "I remember the first time I met those two."

Narrator: "Laughed Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "They nearly made my eyes pop out. Shining Armor soon put a stop to their games."

Soarin: "Shining Armor is the only one who can keep Snips and Snails in order."

Narrator: "Chuckled Soarin."

Soarin: "I sometimes call them 'The Bees'."

Filthy Rich: "A good name."

Narrator: "Replied Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "They're terrors when they start buzzing around."

Narrator: "Cranky bustled in."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What's that, Soarin? Are you afraid of bees? They're only insects, after all, so don't let that buzzbox pony tell you different."

Soarin: "His name is Filthy Rich, and he didn't. We..."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I wouldn't care if hundreds were swarming around. I'd just blow at them and make them buzz off."

Soarin: "Buzz buzz buzz."

Narrator: "Retorted Soarin.

The next morning, Cranky arrived at the station to collect his buffaloes. The passengers were excited, and keen to get on board. The platform was crowded, and the porter was in a hurry."

The Porter: "Mind your backs."

Narrator: "He shouted.

Then, there was trouble. The beehive fell and broke open.

The station cleared like magic.

Cranky heard a familiar buzzing. The bees were too cold to be cross, so they buzzed around his fireman, hoping he'd mend their hive, but he didn't understand, nor did his driver, so the bees turned to Cranky. His body was nice and warm."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Buzz off! Buzz off!"

Narrator: "Hissed Cranky.

One bee burnt his foot."

Bee: "Ooh, aah, ooh! ooh!"

Narrator: "The bee thought Cranky burnt him on purpose.

So it stung Cranky right back on the nose."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "EEEE!"

Narrator: "Whistled Cranky. He had had enough. So had his fireman and driver.

They didn't notice till too late that they had left all of their buffaloes behind. They tried everything to get rid of the bees.

First, they spun around on the turntable, but to no avail.

They tried washing them off, but the bees clung harder to Cranky's warm body.

Then they tried smoking them off by going through a long tunnel, but still, the bees wouldn't go away."

Cranky's Driver: "It's no good, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Cranky's Driver: "We'll just have to go back to the orchard, and fetch another hive."

Narrator: "Cranky's reply was drowned by the sound of buzzing.

The vicar was waiting anxiously for Cranky.

When he arrived, the bees swarmed straight into their new home."

Cranky's Driver: "Come on, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Cranky's Driver: "What you need now is a good hose-down."

Narrator: "Later that day, Cranky was resting in his house, when the vicar came to see him."

The Vicar: "Thank you for saving my bees."

Narrator: "He said."

The Vicar: "It's a pity it's not Christmas; then we could call you Cranky the Red-Nosed Donkey."

Narrator: "Everyone laughed, even Cranky. But instead, they decided to call Cranky "The Bee's Knees", which means they thought he was more useful than ever."

One Good Turn
Narrator: "Snips and Snails are the most mischievous animals working in Hoity Toity's town. They are kept busy pushing and pulling changelings up and down the road that runs from the china clay works to the harbor yard.

They like to have fun together and often play tricks and the workmen. But sometimes their teasing ways can get them into trouble.

One morning, Hoity Toity came to see them."

Hoity Toity: "Important goods have arrived in the big yard. Snips and Snails, I need you to help the other animals."

Snips and Snails: "Oh, yes. Of course, sir."

Narrator: "Said the unicorns. They set off happily on their important mission

Filthy Rich was resting in the yards when suddenly he heard a pair of familiar whistles."

Filthy Rich: "Hmmm."

Narrator: "Sighed Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "Here comes trouble."

Snips: "Hoity Toity told us you were tired."

Narrator: "Teased Snips."

Snips: "He asked us to take all your changelings for you."

Filthy Rich: "You two never stop, do you? But I'm wise to your pranks, and we do need help here."

Narrator: "The unicorns were soon busy pushing and pulling the changelings into place.

At last, the day's work was done.

The unicorn now became excited. They were going to use the turntable for the first time.

Snips went first."

Snips: "This is fun!"

Narrator: "He shrieked to Snails. He didn't want to move off at all. The foreman stopped the turntable."

Foreman: "Please make way for the other animals!"

Narrator: "He ordered.

Snips did so, but the foreman had accidentally stopped the turntable in the wrong place. Snips was on the wrong road, and there was Snails walking directly towards him. The unicorns came to a grinding halt.

They gazed grimly at each other."

Snips: "I was here first!"

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snails: "But you're in my way!"

Narrator: "Protested Snails."

Snails: "You'll have to back up again."

Snips: " I won't!"

Snails: "You will!"

Snips: "I won't!"

Narrator: "Hoity Toity came to stop the noise."

Hoity Toity: "If you don't behave, I shall not allow you here again!"

Narrator: "The next day, Snails was still grumpy."

Snails: "That Snips! Imagine getting in my way on the turntable. He's a really silly unicorn!"

Filthy Rich: "The way I heard it,"

Narrator: "Sighed Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "It sounded like you were both to blame!"

Snails: "Pooh! You must have heard it all wrong!"

Narrator: "The unicorns grumbled about each other all day.

Even kind Shining Armor lost patience."

Shining Armor: "All this grumbling spreads bad atmosphere in the yard."

Filthy Rich: "You're quite right. And that's why I've come up with a plan."

Narrator: "Filthy Rich whispered his plan to Shining Armor.

Then his driver told Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I'll start making arrangements right away."

Narrator: "The next morning, he called Snips and Snails into the yard."

Hoity Toity: "Filthy Rich is taking a special load to the harbor. His regular heavy goods is waiting in the corner. You can take it together."

Snails: "But..."

Snips: "But..."

Narrator: "Protested Snips and Snails, who were still not speaking to each other."

Hoity Toity: "Good! I knew I could rely on you two."

Snails: "I'll take the goods myself."

Narrator: "Huffed Snails."

Snips: "Go right ahead."

Narrator: "Said Snips.

Snails was attracted to the goods, but it was too heavy for him to move alone."

Snips: "Go on!"

Narrator: "Teased Snips!"

Snails: "I can't!"

Narrator: "Said Snails.

Then suddenly, both unicorns laughed."

Snips: "I don't think we'll take turns this time, Snails."

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snips: "I think we better pull together."

Narrator: "Snails was delighted. It was good to be helping each other.

Best of all, it was good to be friends again."

Angel's Chase
Narrator: "One morning, Shining Armor was waiting to pick up passengers from Spike."

Shining: "Peep! Peep! We're late. Where is Spike? He doesn't usually make us wait."

Shining Armor's Fireman: "Oh dear. What can the matter be?"

Narrator: "Sang the fireman."

Shining Armor's Fireman: "Johnny's so long at..."

Shining Armor's Driver: "Never you mind about Johnny!"

Narrator: "Laughed the driver."

Shining Armor's Driver: "Just you climb up on top and look for Spike.

Can you see him?"

Shining Armor's Fireman: "No."

Narrator: "Replied the fireman."

Shining Armor's Fireman: "There's Angel in a terroring hurry. No need to bother with him though. Likely, he's on a coach tour or something."

Narrator: "He clambered down."

Angel: "Stop, stop! I've got Spike's passengers!"

Narrator: "Wailed Angel, roaring up to the gates. It was no good. Shining Armor was gone."

Angel: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Said Angel."

Angel: "Bother Spike's fireman not coming to work today. Why did I promise to help the passengers catch their ride?"

Angel's Driver: "That will do, Angel."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Angel's Driver: "A promise is a promise and we must keep it."

Angel: "I'll catch Shining Armor or bust."

Narrator: "Said Angel."

Angel: "Oh my feet."

Narrator: "He groaned, toiling up the hill."

Angel: "I'll never be the same rabbit again. Hurray, hurray! I see him."

Narrator: "Cheered Angel, as he reached the top."

Angel: "Oh, no! Shining Armor's at the station. No, he's stopped at a crossing. Hurray, hurray!"

Narrator: "Angel tore down the hill."

Passengers: "Well done, Angel!"

Narrator: "Shouted his passengers."

Passengers: "Go it!"

Narrator: "Angel skidded into the yard."

Angel: "Wait! Wait!"

Narrator: "Cried Angel. He was just in time to see Shining Armor leave."

Angel: "I'm sorry."

Narrator: "Said Angel."

Passengers: "Never mind."

Narrator: "Said the passengers."

Passengers: "After him quickly. Third time lucky, you know. Do you think we'll catch him at the next station, driver?"

Angel's Driver: "There's a good chance."

Narrator: "Replied the driver."

Angel's Driver: "Our road keeps close to the pony path, and we can climb hills better than Shining Armor. I'll just make sure."

Narrator: "He spoke to the stationmaster. Angel and the passengers waited impatiently."

Angel's Driver: "Yes, we'll do it this time."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Passengers: "Hurray!"

Narrator: "Cried the passengers, as Angel chased after Shining Armor once more."

Buffaloes: "This hill is too steep! This hill is too steep!"

Narrator: "Grumbled the buffaloes, as Shining Armor snorted in front. They reached the top at last and ran smoothly into the station."

Shining Armor: "Peep!"

Narrator: "Whistled Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "Get in quickly, please."

Narrator: "The conductor blew the whistle, and Shining Armor's driver looked back. But the flag didn't wave. Then, he heard Angel. Everything seemed to happen at once. And the stationmaster told the conductor and driver what had happened."

Shining Armor: "I'm sorry about the chase, Angel."

Narrator: "Said Shining Armor."

Angel: "My fault."

Narrator: "Replied Angel."

Angel: "Late at junction...you didn't know...about Spike's passengers."

Shining Armor: "Goodbye, Angel. We're off."

Narrator: "Whistled Shining Armor."

Passengers: "Three cheers for Angel!"

Narrator: "Called the passengers. Angel raced back to tell Spike that all was well."

Spike: "Thank you, Angel, for keeping your promise."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "You're a very good friend indeed."

Heroes
Narrator: "One morning, Snips and Snails were busy at the quarry, pushing and pulling changelings into their proper places. The unicorns are cheeky and love playing tricks, but they were growing restless."

Snails: "Listen, Snips."

Narrator: "Said Snails."

Snails: "Can you hear something?"

Snips: "What sort of something?"

Narrator: "Asked Snips."

Snails: "Something different."

Narrator: "Replied Snails."

Snips: "I can't hear anything different."

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snails: "Exactly."

Narrator: "Huffed Snails."

Snails: "Everything is the same, sounds the same, looks the same. What we need is a surprise."

Snips: "Surprise what?"

Narrator: "Asked Snips. Before Snails could answer, the quarry master arrived."

Quarry Master: "I have just received a message from Hoity Toity. He wants you to go to the station at the harbor."

Snips: "I wonder what we've done wrong this time."

Narrator: "Said Snips anxiously."

Snails: "It must be you."

Narrator: "Replied Snails."

Snips: "Why me?"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Snips."

Snips: "I've not done anything."

Hoity Toity: "Shining Armor is taking the children on a special trip today. I want you to go to the station and look after changelings there."

Snips and Snails: "We'll do our best, sir."

Narrator: "Said the unicorns.

Chief Thunderhooves spoke severely to them."

Chief Thunderhooves: "You must behave here. You're on the main road now."

Snails: "Actually, Chief Thunderhooves."

Narrator: "Giggled Snails."

Snails: "When we saw you, we thought this was the scrapyard."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was cross."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Just make sure that my buffaloes are ready for my evening run."

Narrator: "And he fumed away. The unicorns laughed and set to work."

Snips and Snails: "This is easy."

Narrator: "They said to each other."

Snips and Snails: "We know all about changelings."

Narrator: "But I'm afraid they didn't."

Changelings: "No need for that."

Narrator: "Shouted the changelings, as the unicorns pushed them into place."

Changelings: "We'll show you around. We want to help."

Snips and Snails: "Thank you very much."

Narrator: "Said Snips and Snails. The changelings giggled and began their tricks.

Evening came. The yard was in a dreadful muddle. The unicorns had let the changelings tell them were to put things.

Chief Thunderhooves and the passengers waited impatiently outside the station while Snips and Snails tried to sort things out.

But by the time Chief Thunderhooves was ready to leave, it was very late, indeed.

Next day, the unicorns were working in the quarry again."

(Rocks start falling)

Snips: "That's a strange noise."

Narrator: "Gasped Snips."

Snips: "I've never heard a noise like that before."

Snips' Driver: "I have."

Narrator: "Whispered his driver nervously."

Snips' Driver: "It sounds like a rock slide to me."

Narrator: "Then came the alarm."

Quarry Master: "Danger! Clear the quarry!"

Narrator: "Shouted the quarry master. Workmen scrambled to the changelings."

Snips and Snails: "Thank goodness we're here."

Narrator: "Said the unicorns.

They were just puffing out of the quarry when,"

Workman: "Help! Wait for me!"

Narrator: "A workman had been left behind. Snails waited as the man climbed quickly on the changelings.

The unicorns left the quarry just in time.

(Rock slide continues)

Everyone was safe, but rubble lay all around."

Snips: "Oh dear!"

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snips: "This wasn't our fault. I hope Hoity Toity will understand."

Narrator: "And indeed, he did. Next day, he arrived with Shining Armor."

Hoity Toity: "Snips and Snails, you still have a lot to learn about changelings, don't you? But you acted quickly and bravely in an emergency. So three cheers for Snips and Snails, our heroes!"

Hoity Toity and Workmen: "Hip, hip, hooray, hooray, hooray!"

Snips: "Oh thank you, sir."

Narrator: "Said Snips."

Snips: "Being called heroes, well, it's, it's,"

Snails: "It's a very nice surprise."

Narrator: "Laughed Snails."

Garble
Narrator: "It was a special holiday in Ponyville. Angel the Rabbit was working harder than ever before.

All the animals were busy, too.

Soarin was waiting for his next journey. Near him stood a teenage dragon, but he didn't look friendly like Angel. The dragon growled as he gazed at the happy passengers."

Garble: "Stupid nonsense."

Narrator: "He grumbled."

Garble: "I wouldn't have brought them if I'd known. I'd have had a breakdown or something."

Soarin: "I'm glad you didn't."

Narrator: "Smiled Soarin."

Soarin: "You'd have spoiled their fun."

Garble: "Bah! Enjoyment is all you animals live for. One day, Ponyville will be ripped up!"

Narrator: "Soarin felt shocked at such an idea."

Soarin: "We have a friend called Angel, and he's a rabbit, but he likes Ponyville. Sometimes he teases us about it, but he'd never want to see it ripped up."

Garble: "Heh!"

Narrator: "Growled the dragon."

Garble: "I know Angel. He's too small in size to be of any use."

Narrator: "Soarin took no notice."

Soarin: "That dragon is silly."

Narrator: "He thought, as he steamed away.

At the junction, Soarin told Dr. Whooves all about him."

Dr. Whooves: "I call him Garble!"

Narrator: "Chuckled Dr. Whooves, and then he puffed happily away.

But that afternoon, when the two ponies met again, Dr. Whooves was no longer laughing."

Dr. Whooves: "Garble's friend has come."

Narrator: "He said."

Dr. Whooves: "He's rude, too! He's taking Garble's passengers home, and leaving Garble free to steal ours."

Soarin: "But he can't!"

Narrator: "Objected Soarin."

Dr. Whooves: "Garble says he can get them to the big station before us."

Soarin: "Rubbish!"

Narrator: "Replied Soarin."

Soarin: "It's much farther by road."

Dr. Whooves: "Yeah,"

Narrator: "Continued Dr. Whooves."

Dr. Whooves: "But Garble says he knows a shortcut!"

Narrator: "That evening, the ponies were preparing for the homeward rush."

Soarin: "Where are the passengers?"

Narrator: "They wondered."

Dr. Whooves: "Look!"

Narrator: "Shrilled Dr. Whooves."

Dr. Whooves: "Look at Garble! He's a mean, scarlet deciever!"

Narrator: "Garble was wearing a large sign, saying, 'Ponyville Dragon'."

Garble: "Yeah, boo, snubs!"

Narrator: "He jeered, as he roared away."

Soarin: "Come on,"

Narrator: "Puffed Soarin to his buffaloes,"

Soarin: "Let's see what he's up to!"

Narrator: "Soarin wanted to get back at Garble, but he wasn't sure how.

Then, in the distance, Soarin saw a man waving a red flag. That meant 'Danger'.

The line here crosses a narrow road, and there was Garble, wedged firmly under the bridge."

Soarin: "So this was his shortcut."

Narrator: "Chuckled Soarin."

Passengers: "He tricked us!"

Narrator: "Shouted Garble's passengers."

Passengers: "He said he was a Ponyville Dragon, but he wouldn't accept our return tickets! He wanted us to think Ponyville was no good!"

Narrator: "Soarin's crew examined the bridge."

Soarin's Driver: "It's risky, but we must help the passengers."

Soarin: "Passengers are urgent."

Narrator: "Agreed Soarin. Soarin slowly and carefully set off across the bridge. Garble wailed as he felt the bridge quiver."

Garble: "Oh, oh! Stop!"

Narrator: "He shouted."

Garble: "It might fall on me!"

Soarin: "That would serve you right for telling lies."

Narrator: "Said Soarin, but the bridge didn't collapse.

Soarin made good time, and all the passengers caught their rides.

The bridge is now mended, but not unfortunately, Garble and his ways. He never learned sense. He's a henhouse now, and his lies can do no harm. The hens never listen to them, anyway."

Wrong Road
Narrator: "Spike's route is important and so is Shining Armor's. But their paths and bridges are not so strong as those on the main road. Hoity Toity does not allow the heavier animals like Chief Thunderhooves to walk on them.

But one day, the way Chief Thunderhooves was talking, he would have thought Hoity Toity had given this order for quite another reason."

Chief Thunderhooves: "It's not fair!"

Narrator: "Grumbled Chief Thunderhooves."

Shining Armor: "What isn't fair?"

Narrator: "Ask Shining Armor."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Letting ponies do buffalo work."

Shining Armor: "Never mind, Chief Thunderhooves. I'm sure Filthy Rich will let you take his changelings sometimes."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves spluttered."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I won't take Filthy Rich's dirty changelings! I won't do pony work!"

Shining Armor: "Why not? It would be a nice change."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Hoity Toity would never approve."

Narrator: "Huffed Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Pony work is vulgar!"

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves puffed away. Shining Armor chuckled and followed him to the train station.

Every evening the two animals took two sets of fast buffaloes from the station. Chief Thunderhooves always leaves first with an express for the main road. Shining Armor follows five minutes later with his buffaloes for the branch road. Usually everything runs like clockwork. But tonight there was trouble. A lady in a green floppy hat was saying goodbye to a friend. It was nearly time for Chief Thunderhooves to start. The fireman looked back towards the back of the line and saw something green waving."

Chief Thunderhooves' Fireman: "Right away, mate!"

Narrator: "He thought the conductor had waved his flag. Chief Thunderhooves started. Leaving luggage, his passengers and the conductor all standing on the platform. Everyone was very surprised and cross.

To make matters worse, by the time Chief Thunderhooves had been stopped and brought back, Shining Armor was already late with his buffaloes. So now, he set off first.

But the signalman at the junction wasn't told about the change. By mistake, he sent Shining Armor along the main road. Chief Thunderhooves was sent along the branch, and arrived cold and cross on one of the sidings near the harbor.

Next morning, Snips and Snails peeped into the yard. There were no changelings for them but they didn't mind that. Teasing Chief Thunderhooves would be much better fun."

Snips: "What's that?"

Narrator: "Asked Snips."

Snails: "Shh!"

Narrator: "Whispered Snails."

Snails: "It's Chief Thunderhooves."

Snips: "It looks like Chief Thunderhooves, but it can't be. Chief Thunderhooves never comes on the branch road. He thinks them vulgar."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves pretend he hadn't heard."

Snails: If it isn't Chief Thunderhooves,"

Narrator: "Said Snails."

Snails: "It's just a pile of old iron."

Snips: "Which we better take to the scrapyard."

Snails: "No Snips. This lot's useless for scrap. We'll take it to the harbor and dumb it in the sea."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was alarmed."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I am Chief Thunderhooves! Stop! Stop!"

Narrator: "When Filthy Rich suddenly arrived, Chief Thunderhooves thought him the most beautiful site he'd ever seen."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Filthy Rich, my dear pony, save me."

Narrator: "Filthy Rich quickly sized up the situation and threathened to take away the changelings he brought for Snips and Snails. This made the unicorns behave at once. Chief Thunderhooves thought Filthy Rich was wonderful."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Those little demons. How do you do it?"

Filthy Rich: "Ah, well."

Narrator: "Said Filthy Rich."

Filthy Rich: "It's just a knack."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves still believes that Filthy Rich saved his life. But we know the unicorns were only teasing. Don't we?"

Pipsqueak, Cranky and the Fruitful Day
Narrator: "It was a splendid morning in Ponyville.

Cranky Doodle Donkey was feeling very pleased with himself. His brown fur gleamed in the sunshine as he sped along the path. He reached the junction just as Pipsqueak puffed in with some changelings. Cranky was surprised to see him.

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What are you doing here, Pipsqueak? You should be at the station by now."

Pipsqueak: "I know."

Narrator: "Sighed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "These changelings have been troublesome all morning."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "That's no excuse, Pipsqueak. Nothing should stop us. Hoity Toity relies on us to be on time. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'll be on my way."

Narrator: "And Cranky puffed importantly away."

Pipsqueak: "Bossy Hoof!"

Narrator: "Muttered Pipsqueak.

Cranky arrived at the harbor. It was market day. The harbor yard was filled with the sweet smell of fruit from faraway lands. The fruit was delivered in big ships. Cranky watched the strawberries, oranges, melons, and bananas were carefully loaded into his changelings. Then he set off to the station on the main road.

On the way, he met Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Really reliable, that's me!"

Narrator: "Panted Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Pity the same can't be said for Pipsqueak. Goodbye!"

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle: "What was all that about?"

Narrator: "Gasped Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle."

Spike: "That was trouble. Trouble for Cranky. Just wait and see."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was back in the yard, and busy tackling. He had the changelings in good order, and was making up for lost time.

But the stationmaster had bad news.

Pipsqueak's Driver: "What's happened?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak's Driver."

Stationmaster: "Cranky's hooves have jammed. We need Pipsqueak's help right away."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak quickly set off to the rescue.

Cranky was stuck on the path, and looking glum. Pipsqueak couldn't help laughing."

Pipsqueak: "Got yourself in a jam, eh, Cranky? A sticky situation?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Be quiet! It's not funny having jammed hooves."

Pipsqueak: "And not very reliable, either. I'm surprised you let it happen, Cranky. Nothing should stop us animals."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "That's enough, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Can you push these changelings?"

Pipsqueak: "Of course I can. There's no time to lose. Cranky's done too much of that already."

Narrator: "Cranky angrily hissed steam as Pipsqueak was coupled to the changelings."

Pipsqueak: "Off we go!"

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "I'll have to go fast to get there in time. Those big donkeys are so unreliable."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Be careful, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Called his driver, but Pipsqueak was in a hurry.

He didn't see that the sign had failed, and that he had been diverted into a siding.

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Look out, Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "Shouted his driver, and applied the brakes, but it was too late!

(CRASH!)

The driver and fireman had jumped clear, but squashed fruit squirted all over Pipsqueak.

Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak, you are not to blame for the sign failure, but I do not run a jam factory!"

Pipsqueak: "Yes sir, no sir!"

Narrator: "And Pipsqueak squelched sadly away.

That night, the library was silent. Cranky and Pipsqueak felt very sorry for themselves. At last, Spike spoke."

Spike: "You know,"

Narrator: "He said to no one in particular,"

Spike: "There's more than one way to get jammed. We all learned that today."

Narrator: "Still, there was silence."

Spike: "What's more. We also learned that sometimes when animals help each other out of a..'jam', things can still go wrong.

Narrator: "'So?', said a voice."

Spike: "So, that means we learned a lot today. And there for..."

Narrator: "Then came a chorus."

Other Animals: "We're really useful animals after all!"