A Proud Day for Cranky and Other Adventures

A Proud Day for Cranky and Other Adventures is a My Little Pony/Thomas parody of the fan-made Thomas and Friends US video, A Proud Day for James and Other Adventures. It features one first season episode, one second season episode, three third season episodes, three fourth season episodes and one fifth season episode narrated by Ringo Starr, George Carlin and Alec Baldwin, and a song.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Filthy Rich as Henry
 * Big Macintosh as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Braeburn as Toby
 * Soarin as Duck
 * Dr. Hooves as Oliver
 * Snips as Bill
 * Snails as Ben
 * Noteworthy as Stepney
 * Fancy Pants as BoCo
 * Randolph as Duke
 * Hamm (from Toy Story) as Sir Handel/Falcon
 * Rex (from Toy Story) as Peter Sam/Stuart
 * Tank as Toad
 * Buffaloes as The Coaches
 * The Changelings as The Troublesome Trucks
 * Angel as Bertie
 * Zecora as Caroline
 * Owlowiscious as Harold
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * Barber Groomsby as The Barber
 * Parcel Post as Tom Tipper
 * Scootaloo as Henrietta (does not speak)
 * Woody (from Toy Story) as Skarloey (cameo)
 * Buzz Lightyear (from Toy Story) as Rheneas (cameo)
 * Apple Bloom as Annie (cameo)
 * Sweetie Belle as Clarabel (cameo)
 * Garble as Bulgy (cameo)
 * Cherry Jubilee as The Refreshment Lady (cameo)
 * Discord as Diesel (mentioned)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Episodes

 * 1) A Proud Day for Cranky
 * 2) All at Sea
 * 3) Sleeping Beauty
 * 4) One Good Turn
 * 5) A Close Shave for Soarin
 * 6) Time for Trouble
 * 7) Pony Stops Play
 * 8) Mind That Bike
 * 9) Busy Going Backwards

Song

 * Cranky the Really Splendid Donkey

A Proud Day for Cranky
Narrator: "One night, Filthy Rich and Big Macintosh were alone with Cranky Doodle Donkey. Although Hoity Toity was beginning to think well of him, whenever a chance came, the other animals would talk of nothing but bootlaces."

Filthy Rich and Big Macintosh: "Remember when they had to use a bootlace to get you out of trouble, Cranky?"

Narrator: "They would tease. Cranky tried to get back by talking about Filthy Rich who got shut up in a tunnel and Big Mac who got stuck on a hill, but they wouldn't listen."

Big Macintosh: "You talk too much little Cranky."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac."

Big Mac: "A fine strong horse like me has something to talk about. I'm the only animal who can take the express buffaloes. When I'm not there, they need two animals. Think of that? I've taken express buffaloes for years and have never once lost my way. I seem to know the right path by instinct."

Narrator: "Every wise animal knows of course that the signalman makes sure the animals run on the right path, but Big Mac was so proud, he had forgotten."

Big Macintosh: "Wake up, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac next morning."

Big Mac: "It's nearly time for the express. What are you doing? Odd jobs? Ah well, we all have to begin somewhere, don't we? Run along and get my buffaloes. Don't be late."

Narrator: "Cranky went to fetch Big Mac's buffaloes. They were all shiny with new fur. He was careful not to bump them, and they follow him smoothly into the station, singing happily,"

Buffaloes: "We're going away, we're going away."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I wish I was going with you."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I should love to take the express and go flying along the path."

Narrator: "Big Macintosh, with much noise, got ready to back down onto the line.

Hoity Toity was with the buffaloes with other important people. And as soon so they heard the conductor's whistle, Big Mac started."

Big Macintosh: "Look at me now, look at me now."

Narrator: "He puffed, and the buffaloes glided after him."

Big Macintosh: "Goodbye little Cranky. See you tomorrow."

Narrator: "Cranky watch the line disappear and then went back to work. He pushed some changelings into their proper sidings, and went to fetch the buffaloes for another animal.

Cranky had just brought the buffaloes to the platform when he heard a mournful noise.

There was Big Mac trying to sneak into the station without being noticed."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hello, Big Mac. Is it tomorrow?"

Narrator: "Asked Cranky. Big Mac didn't answer, he just kicked at the ground feebly."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Did you lose your way, Big Mac?"

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Big Macintosh: "No, it was lost for me. I turned off the main path and onto the loop. I had to go all around and back again."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Perhaps it was instinct."

Narrator: "Said Cranky.

Meanwhile, all the passengers hurried to the ticket window."

Passengers: "We want our money back!"

Narrator: "They shouted. But Hoity Toity climbed onto a cart, and blew the conductor's whistle so loudly that they all stopped to look at him. Then he promised them a new animal at once."

Hoity Toity: "Big Mac can't do it. Will you take it for us, Cranky?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Yes, sir. I'll try."

Narrator: "So Cranky was hooked up, and everyone got on."

Hoity Toity: "Do your best, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Come along, come along."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Buffaloes: "You're pulling us well, you're pulling us well."

Narrator: "Sang the buffaloes."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hurry, hurry, hurry."

Narrator: "Puffed Cranky.

Bridges and stations flashed by, the passengers cheered and they soon reached the station. Everyone said 'Thank you' to Cranky, and Hoity Toity was very impressed."

Hoity Toity: "Well done!"

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "Would you like to take the express sometimes?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Yes, please!"

Narrator: "Answered Cranky.

Next day, when Cranky came by, Big Mac was pushing changelings."

Big Macintosh: "I like some quiet work for a change."

Narrator: "He said."

Big Macintosh: "I'm teaching these changelings manners. You did well with those buffaloes I hear. Good, we'll show them."

Narrator: "And he gave his changelings a bump.

Cranky and Big Mac are now good friends. Cranky sometimes takes the express to give Big Mac a rest. Big Mac never talks about bootlaces, and they are both quite agreed on the subject of changelings."

All at Sea
Narrator: "Pipsqueak and Soarin like working at the harbor by the sea.

On a clear summer's night, there's no better place to be.

The big ships bring passengers, cargo ships carry machinery and other things. Soarin and Pipsqueak puffed backwards and forwards with the crates of cargo as they are loaded and unloaded by the quayside.

One morning, Soarin and Pipsqueak noticed that the horizon was packed with sails flapping against the blue sky."

Soarin: "I wish I could sail to faraway lands."

Narrator: "Sighed Soarin."

Pipsqueak: "Ponies can't go sailing,"

Narrator: "Snorted Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Because ponies can't float."

Narrator: "Soarin still had his dreams.

Suddenly, they were rudely interrupted."

Owlowiscious: "Wakey, wakey."

Narrator: "Hovered Owlowiscious."

Soarin: "I'm looking at the boats."

Narrator: "Replied Soarin."

Owlowiscious: "That's the regatta. Lots of boats, lots of races. Great fun. I hover around in case I'm needed."

Soarin: "Do you go to the horizon?"

Narrator: "Asked Soarin."

Owlowiscious: "Yes, and beyond."

Pipsqueak: "I didn't know there was a beyond."

Narrator: "Whispered Pipsqueak."

Soarin: "Do you go to other places at sea?"

Narrator: "Continued Soarin."

Owlowiscious: "Certainly. I can land on ships, you know. Anywhere, anytime. Goodbye."

Narrator: "Soarin sighed.

He went on talking about the regatta all day. Pipsqueak lost patience."

Pipsqueak: "Well, Soarin, I'd rather have my hooves on solid ground. The ground can take us to all the places we could ever wish to see."

Soarin's Driver: "That's an emergency."

Narrator: "Called Soarin's driver."

Soarin's Driver: "I'll check with the harbor master."

Narrator: "He returned with bad news."

Soarin's Driver: "A man taking part in the regatta has hurt his hand. We're to take him to the hospital at the next station. Owlowiscious' bringing him now. Come on!"

Owlowiscious: "Good to see you again, Soarin."

Narrator: "Whirred Owlowiscious, as he landed carefully on the platform. The man was gently helped to safety."

Owlowiscious: "My job is to stay at sea in case of other emergencies. Otherwise I would take this gentleman to hospital myself. Must fly, goodbye."

Narrator: "Soarin set off on his journey. Soon, he was flying well, and his wings were thundering in the air.

When they reached the station, the man thanked everyone, and Angel got ready to take him to the hospital."

Angel: "You look splendid flying in the air, Soarin."

Narrator: "Glowed Angel."

Angel: "No wonder they call you 'Wonderbolt Pony'."

Saorin: "Thank you, Angel. Pipsqueak's right."

Narrator: "Soarin thought to himself."

Soarin: "Ponies are happiest when they are firmly near the ground."

Narrator: "That night, Pipsqueak and Soarin stayed a little longer at the quay. The air was warm, and the sea calm."

Soarin: "There's a shooting star!"

Narrator: "Said Soarin."

Pipsqueak: "Don't be daft."

Narrator: "Laughed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "It's Owlowiscious. Look, he's hovering overhead."

Narrator: "Something fluttered down overhead towards Soarin.

His driver caught it."

Soarin's Driver: "It's a flag from the regatta! Owlowiscious' giving it to you as a present, Soarin."

Soarin: "That was kind of Owlowiscious."

Narrator: "Whispered Soarin."

Soarin: "He may have wings and instead of hooves, but he seems to understand just what a pony needs."

Narrator: "Soarin still wonders about the lands beyond the horizon, but I think he knows that sometimes, the best travels are those we can only dream about. Don't you?"

Sleeping Beauty
Narrator: "It was a beautiful night in Ponyville. The day's work was done and the animals puffed safely home."

Pipsqueak: "Spike,"

Narrator: "Whispered Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Will you tell us the end of the story?"

Spike: "You mean the one about Randolph the Lost Pony?"

Filthy Rich: "Exactly."

Narrator: "Said Filthy Rich."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "But please remind us of the story so far."

Narrator: "So Spike began and here is the rest of the story he told."

Spike: "Randolph was old and lived with two young toys called Rex and Hamm. They teased Randolph and called him 'Granpony', but they were happy together.

Then, their land was closed down and the young toys went away. Randolph was left alone in the house. He went to sleep and everything around him changed. But Randolph was never forgotten.

Years went by until one day not long ago, visitors came to see Hoity Toity."

Visitors: "We want to find Randolph."

Spike: "They said."

Visitors: "And make him happy again."

Spike: "Maps layed everywhere."

Visitors: "If we follow the old road shown here on the map."

Spike: "They said."

Visitors: "We'll travel north of the village and then into the mountains. And look. There's the sign for the old station. If Randolph's anywhere, he's there."

Spike: "Everyone set off to the mountains far away.

The days went by, the search grew harder, but the rescuers wouldn't give up."

Visitors: "Let's go this way."

Spike: "They said.

But there was still no sign of Randolph."

Visitors: "He's here somewhere."

Spike: "They said. They scrambled over hills, struggled over ditches.

At last their search ended, quite by accident."

(Crash!)

Visitors: "We found him! We found our sleeping beauty."

Randolph: "Excuse me?"

Spike: "Enquired Randolph."

Randolph: "Are you a vandal? Driver told me vandals break and smash things."

Visitors: "Bless you, no."

Spike: "Laughed the rescuers."

Visitors: "We dropped in because we couldn't find your door. Hamm and Rex will be pleased to see you."

Randolph: "So they did remember."

Spike: "Sighed Randolph happily.

Then they all set off for Randolph's new home.

Rex and Hamm were ready for a big welcome."

Hamm and Rex: "He's here."

Spike: "They whispered."

Hamm and Rex: "Sh! Sh!"

Randolph: "You woke me up."

Spike: "Grumbled Randolph."

Randolph: "In my young days, characters were..."

Rex: "Seen and not heard, Granpony, we know."

Hamm: "We're all be back at work tomorrow. We're glad you've come back. We can keep you in order now."

Randolph: "Keep me in order? Be off with you! Impertinent scallywags!"

Spike: "But Randolph's old eyes twinkled, and for the first time in years, he smiled as he dozed in the sun.

And that..."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "...is the whole story. Did you like it?"

Other Animals: "Yes indeed."

Narrator: "Agreed the animals."

Other Animals: "Especially the happy ending."

Narrator: "And soon, they were all asleep too."

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.

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

Fancy Pants: "Hmm."

Narrator: "Sighed Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "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."

Fancy Pants: "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!"

Fancy Pants: "The way I heard it,"

Narrator: "Sighed Fancy Pants."

Fancy Pants: "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."

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

Narrator: "Fancy Pants 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: "Fancy Pants is taking a special load to the harbor. His regular heavy goods is waiting on the siding. 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."

A Close Shave for Soarin
Narrator: "Soarin the Wonderbolt Pony puffed sadly to Shining Armor's Station."

Soarin: "It's not fair!"

Narrator: "He complained."

Soarin: "Discord has been telling lies about me, and made Hoity Toity and all the animals think I'm horrid."

Narrator: "Shining Armor smiled."

Shining Armor: "I know you aren't, and so does Hoity Toity. You wait and see. Why don't you help me with these changelings?"

Narrator: "Soarin felt happier with Shining Armor, and set to work at once.

The changelings were silly, heavy, and noisy. The two ponies had to work hard, pushing and pulling them all afternoon. At last, they reached the top of the hill."

Soarin: "Good-bye!"

Narrator: "Whistled Soarin, and rolled gently over the crossing to the other line.

Soarin loved coasting down the hill, running easily with the wind whistling past. Suddenly, it was a conductor's warning whistle!"

Changelings: "Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah!"

Narrator: "Laughed the changelings."

Changelings: "We've broken away! We've broken away! Chase him! Bump him! Throw him off the road!"

Narrator: "They yelled."

Soarin's Driver: "Hurry, Soarin, Hurry!"

Narrator: "Said the driver. They raced through Shining Armor's station, but the changelings were catching up."

Soarin's Driver: "As fast as we can, then they'll catch us gradually!"

Narrator: "The driver was gaining control."

Soarin's Driver: "Another clear mile, and we'll do it!"

Soarin: "Oh, glory, look at that!"

Narrator: "Cranky was just pulling out on their line from the station ahead. Any minute, there could be a crash!

Soarin's Driver: "It's up to you now, Soarin!"

Narrator: "Cried the driver.

Soarin put every ounce of weight and strength against the changelings."

Soarin: "It's too late!"

Narrator: "Soarin groaned, and shut his eyes. He veered into a siding where Barber Groomsby set up shop. He was shaving a customer."

(CRASH!)

"The silly changelings had knocked their conductor down, and left him far behind after he had whistled a warning.

But the changelings didn't care. They were feeling very pleased with themselves."

Soarin: "Beg pardon, sir."

Narrator: "Gasped Soarin."

Soarin: "Excuse my intrusion."

Barber Groomsby: "No, I won't!"

Narrator: "Said Barber Groomsby."

Barber Groomsby: "You've frightened my customers! I'll teach you!"

Narrator: "And he lathered Soarin's face all over. Poor Soarin.

Spike was helping to pull the changelings away, when Hoity Toity arrived."

Barber Groomsby: "I do not like ponies popping through my walls!"

Narrator: "Fumed Barber Groomsby."

Hoity Toity: "I appreciate your feelings,"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "But you must know that this pony and his crew have prevented a very serious accident. It was a very close, um, shave."

Barber Groomsby: "Oh."

Narrator: "Said Barber Groomsby."

Barber Groomsby: "Oh. Excuse me."

Narrator: "He filled a basin of water to wash Soarin's face."

Barber Groomsby: "I'm sorry. I didn't know you were being a brave pony."

Soarin: "That's all right, sir. I didn't know that, either."

Hoity Toity: "You were very brave, indeed."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I'm proud of you."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity watched the rescue operation, then he had more news for Soarin."

Hoity Toity: "And when you are properly washed and healed, you are coming home."

Soarin: "Home, sir? Do you mean the yard?"

Hoity Toity: "Of course."

Soarin: "But sir, they don't like me. They like Discord."

Hoity Toity: "Not now. I never believed Discord, so I sent him packing. The animals are sorry and want you back."

Narrator: "A few days later, when he came home, here was a really rousing welcome for Soarin the Wonderbolt Pony."

Time for Trouble
Narrator: "Ponyville had many visitors, and Hoity Toity had scheduled more train. Big Macintosh, the proud horse, had to work harder than ever before."

Big Macintosh: "Come on!"

Narrator: "He called to the buffaloes."

Big Macintosh: "Come on, come on, come on! The passengers rely on me to be on time."

Narrator: "Whenever Big Mac finished one journey, it was time for another to begin."

Big Macintosh: "Never mind."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Big Macintosh: "I like a long run to stretch my legs."

Narrator: "Even so, Hoity Toity decided that Big Mac needed a rest."

Hoity Toity: "Cranky Doodle Donkey shall do your work."

Narrator: "He said kindly. Cranky was delighted. He liked to show off his smart brown hair and was determined to be as fast as Big Mac."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "You know, little Braeburn."

Narrator: "He boasted."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm an important donkey; everyone knows it. I'm as regular as clockwork. Never late, always on time. That's me."

Braeburn: "Says you."

Narrator: "Replied Braeburn. Just then Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "Your parts are worn, Braeburn. So you must go to the hospital to get better."

Braeburn: "Can I take Scootaloo, sir?"

Hoity Toity: "No. What would the passengers do without her?"

Narrator: "Braeburn saw Pipsqueak by the water fountain."

Pipsqueak: "Don't worry, Braeburn. I'll take care of Scootaloo until you get back."

Narrator: "Soon Braeburn was out on the main road. He clanked as he walked again. He's a little pony with small hooves. His body didn't hold much water. He had come a long way and began to feel thirsty. In the distance was a signal."

Braeburn: "Good."

Narrator: "He thought."

Braeburn: "There's a station a head. I can have a nice drink and a rest until Cranky had passed."

Narrator: "Braeburn was enjoying his drink when the signalman came up. He had never seen Braeburn bofore. Braeburn's driver tried to explain, but the new signalman wouldn't listen."

Signalman: "We must clear the line for Cranky with the express. You'll have to get more water at the next station."

Narrator: "Hurrying used a lot of water, and his body was soon empty. Poor Braeburn was out of stamina and stranded on the main road."

Braeburn's Fireman: "We must warn Cranky."

Narrator: "Said the fireman. Then he saw Pipsqueak and Scootaloo."

Braeburn's Fireman: "Please, take me back to the station. It's an emergency."

Narrator: "Scootaloo hated leaving Braeburn."

Pipsqueak: "Never mind."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "You're taking the fireman to warn Cranky, that's a big help."

Narrator: "Scootaloo felt much better. Cranky was fuming when he heard the news."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm going to be late."

Signalman: "My fault."

Narrator: "Said the signalman."

Signalman: "I didn't understand about Braeburn."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "Now, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "You'll have to push Braeburn."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What, me!"

Narrator: "Snorted Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Me push Braeburn and pull my buffaloes too?"

Narrator: "Grumbling dreadfully, Cranky set off to find Braeburn. He came up behind Braeburn and gave him a bump."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Get on, you!"

Narrator: "Cranky had to work very hard. When he reached the hospital station, he felt exhausted. Some children were on the platform."

Boy: "Coo, the express is late and it's got two animals. I just Cranky couldn't pull it on his own, so Braeburn had to help him."

Braeburn: "Never mind, Cranky."

Narrator: "Whispered Braeburn."

Braeburn: "They're only joking."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hah!"

Narrator: "Said Cranky. Braeburn just smiled."

Pony Stops Play
Narrator: "Noteworthy the Music Pony was busy talking to the other animals. It was his first visit to their town and he was having a splendid time."

Noteworthy: "You are very lucky animals."

Narrator: "He said."

Noteworthy: "Your town has got everything. It's long enough to give you a good run, and you have plenty of passengers. Then you have a quarry and a mine, so you'll need plenty of changelings. Changelings are fun. I missed them on our line."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was surprised. All the animals thought changelings were trouble."

Pipsqueak: "You're welcome to take some of mine."

Narrator: "He said."

Pipsqueak: "But you better ask driver first."

Narrator: "They're drivers agreed and the two ponies set off.

Spike and Braeburn were speechless.

Noteworthy took the changelings to the harbor. Then he picked up a load of empty ones and started back.

Ahead was a cricket field. The game had just began. Noteworthy and his driver had to wait at a signal."

Noteworthy's Driver: "Good."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Noteworthy's Driver: "We can watch the game."

Narrator: "Then, there was trouble. The batsman hit the ball. It flew high in the sky towards Noteworthy. "Clunk" went the signal. "Thump" went a ball onto a changelings. But neither driver nor fireman heard it."

Players: "Stop!"

Narrator: "Yelled the players. But Noteworthy didn't hear them."

Noteworthy: "Come along. Come along."

Narrator: "He puffed to the changelings."

Players: "Our one and only ball."

Narrator: "Cried the players."

Players: "Wake up, Zecora."

Narrator: "They said to their zebra."

Players: "The chase is on."

Narrator: "Zecora coughed crossly and rolled down the road.

Noteworthy wasn't hurrying. Zecora soon came up behind."

Zocora: "Toot. Toot."

Narrator: "She wailed. The players shouted but Noteworthy was still too far for his driver and fireman to see or hear properly. They completely misunderstood."

Noteworthy's Driver: "If those jokers want a race,"

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Notworthy's Driver: "They can have one. Faster, Noteworthy! Faster!"

Narrator: "Poor Zecora wasn't happy at all. She rattled along at twice her usual speed."

Zecora: "I shouldn't be treated like this."

Narrator: "She grumbled."

Zecora: "This pace it too hot for me. It'll fuse all of my body."

Narrator: "Suddenly, Noteworthy was nowhere to be seen."

Zecora: "Yahoo! That silly pony has run into a hole so we can't catch it. I can go home now."

Narrator: "But she couldn't. Her driver pounded Zecora on up the steep hill, and then down the other side towards the station. Noteworthy was already there and Zecora cluttered in."

Players: "We need our ball back."

Narrator: "Cried the players and explained everything.

The ball was with the third changeling from the end of the line."

Player: "We found it."

Narrator: "Cried a player."

Noteworthy's Driver: "We're sorry."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Player: "Ah, you couldn't help it."

Narrator: "Replied the player."

Player: "Now, we must get back quickly."

Noteworthy's Driver: "You'll be lucky."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Noteworthy's Driver: "Zecora looks worn out."

Narrator: "And she was. The driver spoke to the stationmaster and the signalman and they all agreed on the plan.

Soon they put Zecora onto a wagon and a trailer coupled behind. The players crowded inside and Noteworthy took them back to the playfield.

Everyone enjoyed watching the game. Even Zecora was pleased."

Noteworthy: "She doesn't think ponies silly now."

Zecora: "They have their uses. They can save the wear on a poor zebra's foot."

Mind That Bike
Narrator: "If one day you were to travel with Angel the Rabbit, you would run down the winding country road with him, cross over stone-walled bridges, and travel past Spike's route.

Then, you would hear Angel's friendly greeting as he sees one of his friends pass by.

His name is Parcel Post, the Postpony.

Every day, Parcel Post travels cheerfully around Ponyville.

He stops at stations, collecting letters and parcels from Spike and Pipsqueak's mail bags.

Then, he delivers the mail to farms and cottages far and wide.

The animals know that anywhere their roads won't reach, Parcel Post will collect their mail and deliver it safely, come rain or shine.

He's always ready to load mail bags for Spike and Pipsqueak, too."

Pipsqueak: "Thank you, Parcel Post."

Narrator: "Whistles Pipsqueak."

Spike: "Yes, indeed."

Narrator: "Agrees Spike."

Spike: "You're a really useful postpony."

Parcel Post: "Ah,"

Narrator: "Replies Parcel Post."

Parcel Post: "But where would I be without me van? We make a grand pair."

Narrator: "One day, Parcel Post wasn't at the platform. A postman they didn't know dumped the bags on the platform and disappeared."

Pipsqueak: "What happened to Parcel Post?"

Narrator: "Wondered Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "And his old van?"

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "No wonder the new postman looks cross. Trying to carry mail bags on a bicycle would make anyone miserable."

Narrator: "Next morning, the animals were glad to see Parcel Post back again. But he looked very sad."

Parcel Post: "The postmaster decided my van was too expensive to run. The rounds take longer on my bike. I'm sorry, I can't stop to help you."

Pipsqueak: "I wish I could cheer Parcel Post up."

Narrator: "Sighed Pipsqueak. He was just wondering about how this might be done, when his thoughts were rudely interrupted. A man was shouting at Parcel Post."

Man: "You've got to come back to Hoity Toity's office. He needs you to sign some important papers right away."

Parcel Post: "Oh, dear."

Narrator: "Replied Parcel Post."

Parcel Post: "This is going to make me later still!"

Narrator: "He was in a hurry, and being careless. He propped his bike against Pipsqueak's mail bag and rushed away."

Pipsqueak: "Stop!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak. But Parcel Post was out of sight. There was worse to come. Pipsqueak's driver hadn't seen the bike and he started away."

Pipsqueak: "Oh, no!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Now there'll be trouble!"

Narrator: "And there was. Pipsqueak's driver quickly stopped.

Everyone came running to the scene. Parcel Post's bicycle was in pieces!"

Pipsqueak: "I'm sorry, Parcel Post!"

Narrator: "Apologized Pipsqueak."

Parcel Post: "Never mind, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said Parcel Post."

Parcel Post: "It wasn't your fault. But now I've only my legs to get the mail delivered. Whatever will happen next?"

Narrator: "Parcel Post soon found out. Next day, he was waiting happily for Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Peep peep!"

Narrator: "Whistled Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Is that a smart new van I see?"

Parcel Post: "It is indeed. That accident did me a good turn, Pipsqueak. My chief decided a new van would do the job, much better than another bike and worth the expense. Now I can always be on time again."

Pipsqueak: "So I did help."

Narrator: "Beamed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "But by accident, you might say."

Busy Going Backwards
Narrator: "Tank the Tortoise was feeling sad. Everywhere he looked, he could see animals moving steadily forwards. They all looked confident and cheerful.

One day, he decided to talk to Dr. Hooves the Earth Pony."

Tank: "I'm always going backwards, Mr. Hooves. I have forward thinking views. I could be a leader, if you know what I mean."

Big Macintosh: "You can't be a leader without a line to follow you. You don't have a line."

Narrator: "Big Macintosh said. Tank felt sadder still. Dr. Hooves wanted to help."

Dr. Hooves: "You're a very useful tortoise, Tank. You help me stop, and you keep my changelings in order when we go down hills."

Tank: "I know, Mr. Hooves. But it would be so excited to go forwards for a change instead of always seeing things sliding away from me."

Narrator: "The changelings were cross with Tank."

Changelings: "Who's he to start complaining? He's lucky to be able to look after us. Let's teach him a lesson!"

Narrator: "The changelings decided to carry out their plain when they reached Big Mac's hill.

When they were nearly at the top, they played their tricks."

Changelings: "Ready, steady, go!"

Narrator: "And they jerked at a rope, which broke."

(Rope breaks)

Changelings: "We're making your wish come true, Tank!

Follow the leader!"

Narrator: "Yelled the changelings. Tank was still in a state of shock, so he didn't know what to think. And he couldn't ask the conductor, he had jumped clear."

Changelings: "Faster, faster! As fast as you want!"

Narrator: "Screamed the changelings.

Suddenly, Tank found it fun. But the fun was soon over. A crossing lay ahead, and the gates were closed. Tank couldn't stop."

(Tank crashes through the gates)

"Worst still, Tank now realized he was on the wrong path. There ahead was Big Mac. The signalman changed the path just in time."

Changelings: "On, on! Faster!"

Narrator: "Cried the changelings.

Suddenly, he saw Cranky pulling a long slow load."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Oh my goodness!"

Tank: "Help! Saved me!"

Narrator: "A quick thinking shunter did, just in time."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What was that?!"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Cranky.

The signalman warned the stationmaster at the next station."

Signalman: "There's a runaway coming!"

Stationmaster: "We'll send him into the sidings."

Tank: "Help, help!"

Narrator: "Called Tank again.

Tank saw some buffers."

Tank: "Those'll stop me."

Narrator: "But the path to the buffers wasn't set."

Tank: "Oh, no! I'm back on the main road."

Narrator: "Meanwhile, Dr. Hooves was racing to the rescue."

Dr. Hooves: "I must catch Tank, I must."

Narrator: "Tank sped past Filthy Rich.

More danger lay ahead. Men working on a bridge, but they had been warned about the runaway Tank and his changelings.

They diverted him onto an old path straight into a muddy pool."

(Tank falls into the muddy pool)

Tank: "Stopped at last!"

Narrator: "Dr. Hooves arrived, and when he saw Tank, he could only smile."

Dr. Hooves: "A pond is the only place for a tortoise, I suppose."

Narrator: "That night, Tank spoke to Dr. Hooves."

Tank: "I'm sorry, Mr. Hooves if I caused you any embarrassment."

Dr. Hooves: "That's alright, Tank. So what'd you think of going forwards?"

Tank: "It was fun."

Narrator: "Decided Tank."

Tank: "But from now on I'll be happy to look forward to the future. Busy going backwards, so to speak."

Cranky the Really Splendid Donkey

 * He's a really splendid donkey, everybody knows,
 * But he does go on and on and on, always telling us so!
 * He is a splendid fellow, but he really is quite vain.
 * Who do we mean? You got it! Cranky!


 * Take a look who's coming down the path,
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.
 * Shiny shiny fur with the bright blonde wig,
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.


 * What it is for certain and we really should note,
 * It's indisputable, but let's take a vote.
 * He's the really splendid donkey with the bright brown fur.


 * Crank-y-oh
 * He can brag all day - how fast he goes,
 * How good he looks — he's such a pose.
 * But what about the time he got covered in mud,
 * Oh. what a dope. what a dud!
 * But up and down the path you'll hear the others say;
 * "Despite his vanity, he really is OK.
 * Dependable, reliable, and seldom late,
 * We all think Cranky is great!"


 * Speeding down the path like a lightning flash,
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.
 * Hang on to your hat as he whooshes past,
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.


 * He really knows how to stage a show,
 * You gotta stand back and watch him go.
 * He's the really splendid donkey with the bright brown fur.


 * Look who's swaning it down the path.
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.
 * He never looks up, he never looks back,
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.


 * A tad conceited, and really quite vain,
 * He knows we love him just the same.


 * Take a look who's coming down the path,
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.
 * Shiny shiny fur with the bright blonde wig.
 * Make way for Cranky, hooray for Cranky.


 * He's the really splendid donkey, shiny, shiny donkey.
 * He's the really splendid donkey, yep, that's our Cranky.
 * That's Cranky!