Spike the Dragon and Friends - Season 3

This is all of the third season of Spike the Dragon and Friends.

Cast

 * Spike as Thomas
 * Shining Armor as Edward
 * Big Macintosh as Henry
 * Chief Thunderhooves as Gordon
 * Cranky Doodle Donkey as James
 * Pipsqueak as Percy
 * Braeburn as Toby
 * Soarin as Duck
 * Night Light as Donald
 * Hondo Flanks as Douglas
 * Dr. Whooves as Oliver
 * Snips as Bill
 * Snails as Ben
 * Discord as Diesel
 * Filthy Rich as BoCo
 * Twilight Sparkle as Mavis
 * Apple Bloom as Annie
 * Sweetie Belle as Clarabel
 * Changelings as The Troublesome Trucks
 * Buffaloes as The Coaches
 * The Red Dragon (from the episode, Dragonshy) as The Chinese Dragon
 * Featherweight as Terence
 * Angel as Bertie
 * Gummy as Trevor
 * Garble as Bulgy
 * Owlowiscious as Harold
 * Hoity Toity as Sir Topham Hatt
 * A pony version of the Vicar of Wellsworth as The Vicar of Wellsworth
 * A pony version of Jem Cole as Jem Cole (not named)
 * Scootaloo as Henrietta (does not speak)
 * Tank as Toad (does not speak)
 * Caeser as City of Truro (not named; does not speak)
 * Jet Set as Flying Scotsman (not named; does not speak)
 * Princess Celestia as Lady Hatt (does not speak)
 * Goldie Delicious as Mrs. Kyndley (cameo)
 * Everyone else as Themselves

Episodes

 * 1) A Scarf for Pipsqueak
 * 2) Pipsqueak's Promise
 * 3) Time for Trouble
 * 4) Chief Thunderhooves and the Famous Visitor
 * 5) Night Light's Bird
 * 6) Spike Gets Bumped
 * 7) Spike, Pipsqueak and the Dragon
 * 8) Discord Does It Again
 * 9) Big Macintosh's Forest
 * 10) The Trouble with Mud
 * 11) No Joke for Cranky
 * 12) Spike, Pipsqueak and the Post/Spike, Pipsqueak and the Mail
 * 13) Trust Spike
 * 14) Twilight Sparkle
 * 15) Braeburn's Tightrope
 * 16) Shining Armor, Gummy and the Really Useful Party
 * 17) Buzz Buzz/Cranky Goes Buzz Buzz
 * 18) All At Sea
 * 19) One Good Turn
 * 20) Big Animals
 * 21) Escape
 * 22) Dr. Whooves Owns Up
 * 23) Garble
 * 24) Heroes
 * 25) Pipsqueak, Cranky and the Fruitful Day
 * 26) Spike and Pipsqueak's Christmas Adventure/Spike and Pipsqueak's Mountain Adventure

A Scarf for Pipsqueak
Narrator: "It was a cold winter's morning in Ponyville. The wind was bitter and the ground hard with frost. Spike and Pipsqueak were cold and cross."

Spike: "All I want is a warm body."

Narrator: "Huffed Spike."

Spike: "Firelight knows that. He's late."

Pipsqueak: "He's not late."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "This weather woke us up early."

Narrator: "Gusts of wind swirled round the library, tossing flakes of snow towards Spike. Then they swooshed around Pipsqueak too."

Pipsqueak: "Why don't we talk about something else?"

Narrator: "Shivered Pipsqueak."

Spike: "Yes."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "Like how silly we'll look when you heads turn into icicles."

Pipsqueak: "That's not funny. Maybe we'll stop feeling cold if we talk about warm things, like sunshine and steam."

Spike: "And firelighters."

Narrator: "Muttered Spike."

Pipsqueak: "Scarves!"

Narrator: "Continued Pipsqueak."

Spike: "Scarves."

Narrator: "Laughed Spike."

Spike: "That's what you need, Pipsqueak. A woolly scarf round your neck."

Narrator: "Spike was only teasing. But Pipsqueak thought happily about scarves until the firelighter came.

Hoity Toity was enjoying hot porridge for breakfast. He was looking forward to taking important visitors on a tour of the town, and had pressed his special trousers."

Hoity Toity: "I shall put them in my trunk."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity said to Princess Celestia."

Hoity Toity: "And change into them just before the photographs are taken."

Narrator: "Then he set off to catch his ride.

Pipsqueak was now working hard. His body was warm, and he had plenty of strength, but he still thought about scarves. He saw them everywhere he went."

Pipsqueak: "My funnel's cold, my funnel's cold."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Pipsqueak: "I want a scarf, I want a scarf."

Big Macintosh: "Rubbish, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said Big Macintosh."

Big Macintosh: "Ponies don't wear scarves."

Pipsqueak: "Ponies with proper necks do."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Your neck is too big."

Narrator: "Before Big Mac could answer, Pipsqueak puffed away. Big Mac snorted. He was looking forward to pulling the special cart.

It was time for the photographs. Everyone was excited. Hoity Toity was waiting on the platform for his trousers. They were in a trunk amongst a big load of baggage. The porters were taking the baggage trolley across the line. They were walking backwards to see that nothing fell off.

Pipsqueak was still being cheeky. His driver always shut off steam just outside the station. Pipsqueak wanted to surprise the buffaloes by coming in as quietly as he could.

But the porters didn't here him either. Pipsqueak gave them such a fright that boxes and bags burst everywhere."

Pipsqueak: "Oh!"

Narrator: "Groaned Pipsqueak.

Sticky streams of jam trickled down Pipsqueak's face. A hat fell on his hoof. Worst of all, a pair of trousers coiled lovingly round his neck.

Everyone was a very angry. Hoity Toity seized the top hat."

Hoity Toity: "Mine!"

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "Pipsqueak, look at this!"

Pipsqueak: "Yes sir. I am sir."

Hoity Toity: "My best trousers too!"

Pipsqueak: "Yes sir. Please sir."

Hoity Toity: "We must pay the passengers for their spoiled clothes, and my trousers are ruined. I hope this will teach you not to play tricks with the buffaloes."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak went off to the yard. He felt very silly. On the way, he met Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hello, Pipsqueak. So you found a scarf, eh? But legs go in trousers, not necks."

Narrator: "And he puffed off to tell Big Mac the news.

That evening, Spike and Pipsqueak were resting in the shed. Pipsqueak's driver had taken away the trousers and given Pipsqueak a good rubdown."

Spike: "Firelighter's promised to come early tomorrow."

Narrator "Said Spike. Big Macintosh arrived. He'd enjoyed taking the visitors around and now felt sorry for Pipsqueak too."

Big Macintosh: "Driver says the weather will be warmer tomorrow. You won't need a scarf, Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Certainly not."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Ponies don't need scarves. Ponies need warm bodies. Everyone knows that."

Pipsqueak's Promise
Narrator: "Every summer, Ponyville is very busy. Holidaymakers love to sight see. When the weather is fine, there is no better place to visit. Some people like to go to the mountains, others like the valleys.

Children love the seaside.

One morning, Spike was puffing along the live that runs by the coast. His two fillies, Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle had children going to the beach. Everyone was happy.

Pipsqueak was taking some changelings to the harbor."

Pipsqueak: "Hello, Spike. You look cheerful. I wish I could take children today instead of changelings."

Spike: "They're the Vicar's Sunday School."

Narrator: "Explained Spike."

Spike: "I'm busy this evening, but the stationmaster says I can ask you to take the children home."

Pipsqueak: "Of course I will."

Narrator: "Promised Pipsqueak.

Later, Pipsqueak saw Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "Sorry, Pipsqueak. Can't take talk. I'm on high alert."

Pipsqueak: "Why?"

Owlowiscious: "Bad weather's due. My help's always needed. Mind how you go, Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Huffed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "As long as I've got a path to walk on, I can go anywhere in any weather anyhow. Goodbye."

Shining Armor: "Be careful."

Narrator: "Warned Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "There's a storm coming."

Pipsqueak: "A promise is a promise."

Narrator: "Thought Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "No matter what the weather."

Narrator: "The children had a lovely day, but by tea time, dark clouds loomed ahead.

Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle were glad when Pipsqueak arrived. He was just in time. The rain streamed down Pipsqueak's body."

Pipsqueak: "Ugh!"

Narrator: "He shivered, and thought of his nice dry library.

Pipsqueak struggled on past coastal villages and into the countryside.

The river was rising fast."

Pipsqueak: "I wish I could see, I wish I could see!"

Narrator: "Complained Pipsqueak, as he battled against the rain. More trouble lay ahead."

Pipsqueak: "Oh!"

Narrator: "Hissed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "The water is sloshing my body."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak's driver and fireman had to find some more hot drinks."

Pipsqueak's Fireman: "I'll have some of your hot drinks, please."

Narrator: "Said the fireman to the conductor."

Conductor: "I only made it this morning."

Narrator: "Grumbled the conductor, but he still helped.

Soon, Pipsqueak felt warm and comfortable again. Then he saw Owlowiscious."

Pipsqueak: "Oh dear!"

Narrator: "Thought Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Owlowiscious' come to laugh at me."

Narrator: "Something thudded onto Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Ow!"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "He needn't throw things."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "It's a parachute."

Narrator: "Laughed his driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Owlowiscious' dropping hot drinks for us."

Pipsqueak: "Thank you, Owlowiscious."

Narrator: "Whistled Pipsqueak."

Owlowiscious: "Good to be of service."

Narrator: "Replied Owlowiscious, and buzzed away.

The water lapped Pipsqueak's hooves. Pipsqueak was losing strength again, but he plunged bravely on."

Pipsqueak: "I promised."

Narrator: "He panted."

Pipsqueak: "I promised."

Narrator: "He made one more big effort, and at last exhausted but triumphant, he brought everyone home."

Spike: "Well done, Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "Cheered Spike."

Spike: "You kept your promise despite everything."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity arrived with Owlowiscious. First he thanked the men, then Pipsqueak."

Hoity Toity: "Owlowiscious told me you were, um, a wizard. He says he can beat you at some things, but not at being a submarine. I don't know what you two get up to sometimes, but I do know that you're a Really Useful Filly."

Pipsqueak: "Oh, sir."

Narrator: "Whispered Pipsqueak happily."

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

Chief Thunderhooves: "Come on!"

Narrator: "He called to the other buffaloes."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Come on, come on, come on! The passengers rely on me to be on time."

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

Chief Thunderhooves: "Never mind."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I like a long run to stretch my legs."

Narrator: "Even so, Hoity Toity decided that Chief Thunderhooves 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 Chief Thunderhooves."

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

Narrator: "He boasted. "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."

Chief Thunderhooves and the Famous Visitor
Narrator: "It was an important day in the yard. Everyone was busy and excited, making notes and taking photographs. A special visitor had arrived, and was now the center of attention."

Spike: "Who's that?"

Narrator: "Whispered Spike to Soarin."

Soarin: "That,"

Narrator: "Said Soarin proudly,"

Soarin: "Is a celebrity."

Pipsqueak: "A what?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak."

Soarin: "A celebrity is a very famous animal."

Narrator: "Replied Soarin."

Soarin: "Driver says we can talk to him soon."

Spike: "Oh,"

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "He's probably too famous to even notice us."

Narrator: "Just then, Chief Thunderhooves arrived."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves.

Chief Thunderhooves: "Who cares? A lot of fuss about nothing if you ask me."

Narrator: "And he steamed away.

Later that night, the animals found that the visitor wasn't concieted at all. He enjoyed talking the animals, till' long after the stars came out.

He left early next morning. Chief Thunderhooves was still complaining"

Chief Thunderhooves: "Good riddance."

Narrator: "He grumbled."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Chattering all night. Who is he, anyway?"

Spike: "Soarin told you,"

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "He's famous."

Chief Thunderhooves: "As famous as me?"

Narrator: "Huffed Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Nonsense."

Spike: "He's famouser than you. He went 100 miles an hour before you were even thought of."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Huh! So he says,"

Narrator: "Huffed Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "But I didn't like his looks. He's got no headdress. Never trust headdressless ponies. They're not respectable. I never boast, but I'd say that 100 miles an hour would be easy for me. Goodbye!"

Narrator: "Soarin took some changelings to Shining Armor's station."

Shining Armor: "Hello."

Narrator: "Called Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "That famous pony came through this morning. He waved to me. Wasn't he kind?"

Soarin: "He's the finest pony in the world."

Narrator: "Replied Soarin, then he told Shining Armor what Chief Thunderhooves had said."

Shining Armor: "Take no notice."

Narrator: "Soothed Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "He's just jealous. He thinks no animal should be famous, but him. Look, he's coming now."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was running fast. His hooves pounded the road."

Chief Thunderhooves: "He did it, I'll do it! He did it, I'll do it!"

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves' line rocketed past and was gone."

Soarin: "He'll knock himself to bits!"

Narrator: "Chuckled Soarin.

Chief Thunderhooves' driver eased him off."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "Steady, Chief Thunderhooves. We aren't running a race."

Chief Thunderhooves: "We are, then."

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves, but he said it to himself.

Suddenly, Chief Thunderhooves began to feel a little strange."

Chief Thunderhooves: "The top of my head seems funny."

Narrator: "He thought."

Chief Thunderhooves: "It feels as if something is loose. I'd better go slower."

Narrator: "But it was too late.

On the viaduct, they met the wind. It was a teasing wind that blew suddenly at hard puffs. Chief Thunderhooves thought it wanted to push him off the bridge."

Chief Thunderhooves: "No, you don't!"

Narrator: "He said firmly.

But the wind had other ideas. It curled round his head, crept under his loose headdress, and lifted off and away into the valley below.

Chief Thunderhooves was most uncomfortable. The cold wind was whistling through his head where his headdress should be and he felt silly without it.

At the big station, the changelings laughed at him."

(Changelings laugh)

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves tried to shoo them away,"

(Changelings continue laughing)

Narrator: "But they crowded round', no matter what he did.

On the way back home, he wanted his driver to stop and fetch his headdress."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "We'll never find it now."

Narrator: "Said the driver."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "You'll have to go to the workshop for a new one."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was very cross."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I hope the library is empty tonight."

Narrator: "He huffed to himself.

But all the animals were there waiting."

A Voice: "Never trust headdressless ponies."

Narrator: "Said a voice from somewhere behind him."

A Voice: "They aren't respectable."

Night Light's Bird
Narrator: "Soarin the Wonderbolt Pony worked hard in the yard at the big station.

Sometimes he worked with buffaloes, sometimes he worked with changelings. But whatever the work, Soarin got the job done without fuss.

One day, Soarin was resting in the library when Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "Your work in the yard has been good. Would you like to have a route for your own?"

Soarin: "Yes, please sir."

Narrator: "Replied Soarin.

So Soarin took charge of his own route. The responsibility delighted him.

The route runs along the coast by sandy beaches till it meets a port where big ships come in.

Soarin enjoyed exploring every curve and corner of the line. Sea breezes swirled his breath high into the air, and his blue fur glistened in the sunlight."

Soarin: "This is just like being on holiday."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Soarin's Driver: "Well, you know what they say."

Narrator: "Laughed his driver."

Soarin's Driver: "A change is as good as a rest."

Narrator: "Soon Soarin was busier than ever.

Hoity Toity was building a new station at the port. Soarin pulled the heavy changelings wherever they were needed.

Angel looked after Soarin's passengers, and the other animals helped too, but the work took a long time.

Noise and dust filled the air."

Braeburn: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Whistled Braeburn."

Braeburn: "The station's nearly finished."

Soarin: "And on time too."

Narrator: "Said Soarin thankfully.

Soarin felt his responsibility deeply and talked endlessly about it."

Soarin: "You don't understand, Night Light, how much Hoity Toity relies on me."

Night Light: "Och aye."

Narrator: "Muttered Night Light sleepily."

Soarin: "I'm a Wonderbolt Pony and I..."

Night Light: "Tweet, tweet, tweet!"

Soarin: "What?"

Night Light: "Ye heard. Tweet, tweet ye go. Sounds like ye'd an egg laid. Now wheesht and let a unicorn sleep."

Soarin: "Tweet yourself!"

Narrator: "Said Soarin indignantly.

Later he spoke to his driver."

Soarin: "Night Light says I tweet as if I'd laid an egg."

Soarin's Fireman: "Tweet, do you?"

Narrator: "Pondered his fireman. He whispered something to Soarin and his driver. They were going to play a joke on Night Light and pay him back for teasing Soarin.

The ponies were busy for the rest of the day and nothing more was said.

Not even a tweet.

But when at last Night Light was asleep, Soarin's driver and fireman popped something into his pocket.

Next morning, when Night Light stopped for water, he found that he had an unexpected passenger with him. A small bird popped out of his pocket."

Night Light: "Na doot who's behind this."

Narrator: "Laughed Night Light.

The bird was tame. She shared the fireman's sandwiches, and rode on Night Light. The other animals enjoyed teasing Night Light about her.

Presently, she grew tired of traveling and hopped off at a station, and there she stayed.

That night, Night Light's driver and fireman got busy, and in the morning when Soarin's crew arrived to look him over, they laughed and laughed."

Soarin's Driver: "Look, Soarin! Look what's behind you. It's a nest box with an egg in it!"

Narrator: "Night Light opened a sleepy eye."

Night Light: "Well, well, well. You must have laid it in the night, Soarin. All unbeknownst."

Narrator: "Then Soarin laughed too."

Soarin: "You win, Night Light. It'd take a clever animal to get the better of you."

Narrator: "There's a birdhouse near the bird's station. Here she often flies around and welcomes the animals as they pass by. The stationmaster calls her Dilly, but to everyone else, she is always Night Light's Bird."

Spike Gets Bumped
Narrator: "Every afternoon, Spike puffs along his route with Apple Bloom and Sweetie Belle. First, they pass the water mill. Next, they come to a big farm. Then, they can see a bridge with a village nestled either side of it.

This is a special place. Whenever children hear Spike coming along, they stand on the bridge, waving until he is out of sight.

One day, Spike was running late. He had stopped at a red light before the bridge to talk to some new children. Pipsqueak was waiting, too."

Pipsqueak: "Hurry up, Spike."

Narrator: "Called Pipsqueak, when the light turned green."

Pipsqueak: "If you're late, Hoity Toity might get a new animal to replace you."

Spike: "He would never do that!"

Narrator: "Thought Spike, but he was worried.

Next day, Spike hurried along the path. Just ahead was the goods yard. There, on the platform, was an inspector waving a red flag.

Next, Spike saw some children. They were waving too."

Spike: "Something must be wrong."

Narrator: "Thought Spike."

Spike: "This station's for goods, not passengers."

Children: "Help, Spike, help! We're glad to see you."

Narrator: "Called the children."

Children: "Please, will you take us home?"

Narrator: "The stationmaster explained to Spike's driver that the school bus had broken down, and all the parents would be worried if the children were late.

Spike waited as the children walked down from the bridge. Then he took the children to the next station, where Angel was waiting to take them home.

When Spike finished his journey, he was very late. He was worried that Hoity Toity might be cross with him."

Pipsqueak: "I warned Spike."

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak to Cranky."

Pipsqueak: "He's been late one time too many. He'll be in trouble now."

Narrator: "But next morning, when Spike came to pick up his passengers, Hoity Toity was nowhere to be seen."

Spike: "Thank goodness."

Narrator: "Sighed Spike.

Spike knows every part of his route. But just ahead was a stretch where the hot sun had bent the road."

Spike's Driver: "Careful, Spike!"

Narrator: "Called his driver. But it was too late."

Spike's Driver: "That's done it!"

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Spike's Driver: "We shan't get any further today!"

Spike: "But what about my passengers?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Spike's Driver: "Don't worry, they'll be looked after."

Narrator: "Replied his driver.

While workmen repaired the road, Spike had to work with changelings in the yard. Angel came to see him."

Angel: "I understand you need my help again."

Spike: "Yes, Angel."

Narrator: "Replied Spike sadly."

Spike: "I can't run without my road."

Narrator: "Angel set off to collect Spike's passengers."

Passengers: "Hello, Angel."

Narrator: "They said."

Passengers: "We're glad you're here."

Narrator: "Angel ran along the road that runs by Spike's path. He stopped at each station along the path. Sometimes he stopped between stations to let people off closer to their homes. Spike felt miserable."

Spike: "I've lost my passengers to Angel. They'll like him better than me."

Narrator: "Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "Your route is repaired. I'm going to change your timetable so that you and Angel can work together more."

Narrator: "When Spike reached the station, there, to his relief, were all his passengers."

Passengers: "Angel is a good rabbit, but we missed our rides with you."

Narrator: "They said.

Later, Spike spoke to Angel."

Spike: "Thank you for looking after my passengers."

Angel: "That's all right, Spike. I like to make new friends, but I'm glad to share them with you."

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

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "And always will be."

Spike, Pipsqueak and the Dragon
Narrator: "Spike and Pipsqueak are good friends, but sometimes Pipsqueak teases Spike about being frightened and he doesn't like that at all.

One evening he was dozing happily, but Pipsqueak wanted to talk."

Pipsqueak: "Wake up, Spike. Are you dreaming about the time you thought I was a ghost?"

Spike: "Certainly not. Anyway, I was only pretending to be scared. I knew it was you really."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak went on teasing him."

Pipsqueak: "I hope the guard leaves the light on for you tonight."

Spike: "Why?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Spike: "I quite like the dark."

Pipsqueak: "Oh really?"

Narrator: "Exclaimed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "I am surprised. I always thought you were afraid of the dark. I wonder why?"

Narrator: "Spike decided to say nothing and went to sleep instead.

Next day, Hoity Toity came to see him."

Hoity Toity: "I would like you to go to the harbour tonight to collect something rather unusual."

Spike: "What sort of something?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Hoity Toity: "Wait and see."

Narrator: "Replied Hoity Toity.

Meanwhile, Pipsqueak was moving some changelings into a siding. Big Macintosh arrived with his cart. The signalman cleared the path and Pipsqueak waited on the siding until Big Mac had steamed by.

Then, there was trouble."

Signalman: "The path is blocked."

Narrator: "Called the signalman."

Signalman: "I can't clear it for Pipsqueak. The workmen will have to clear it in the morning. It's too late now."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Hmmm."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak's driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "I'm sorry, Pipsqueak. But you will have to stay here for the night."

Pipsqueak: "Where are you going?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak's Fireman: "Home for tea."

Narrator: "Replied the fireman. Pipsqueak was speechless.

He watched as the other animals went home. Nighttime came and Pipsqueak began to feel very lonely."

Pipsqueak: "Oh dear."

Narrator: "He murmured."

Pipsqueak: "It's very dark.

OH! OH! What's that?!"

Narrator: "It was only an owl, but Pipsqueak didn't realize this."

Pipsqueak: "Oh, I wish Spike were here too."

Narrator: "He sighed.

Spike was waiting for his mysterious load at the harbour. Suddenly, there is was."

Spike: "Cinders and Ashes!"

Narrator: "Cried Spike."

Spike: "It's a big dragon!"

Spike's Driver: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Laughed his driver."

Spike's Driver: "This dragon is for the carnival tomorrow."

Narrator: "Workmen lifted the dragon onto Spike's wagon and put lights all around it for protection. Then, Spike set off into the misty night.

Pipsqueak was asleep on his siding and had no idea that Spike was approaching him.

Pipsqueak woke up with a start."

Pipsqueak: "Help!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "I'm not going to open my eyes until my driver comes."

Narrator: "Next morning the path was cleared and Pipsqueak puffed back to the junction. Chief Thunderhooves was just about to leave with his buffaloes."

Pipsqueak: "You'll never guess what I saw last night."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was in no mood for puzzles."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I'm a busy buffaloe. I don't have time for your games."

Pipsqueak: "I've seen a huge dragon. It was covered in lights."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves snorted."

Chief Thunderhooves: "You've been in the sun too long. Your head has cracked."

Narrator: "When the other animals heard the news, they laughed too."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Look out, Pipsqueak!"

Narrator: "Chuckled Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Or the dragon may gobble you up!"

Pipsqueak: "No one believes me."

Narrator: "Huffed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "Maybe I did imagine the dragon after all."

Narrator: "But Pipsqueak soon found out that he hadn't."

Pipsqueak: "Help! Save me!"

Narrator: "Cried Pipsqueak."

Spike: "It's alright."

Narrator: "Whistled Spike. And, he explained about the carnival."

Spike: "By the way, how was your night out?"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak decided to tell Spike the truth."

Spike: "Well, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Maybe we do get scared sometimes, but if we're not afraid to tell each other, then that means we're quite brave too."

Discord Does It Again
Narrator: "Soarin and Pipsqueak enjoy their work at the harbor, pulling and pushing changelings with cargo to and from the quay.

But one morning, the ponies were exhausted. The harbor was busier than ever.

Hoity Toity promised that another animal would be found to help them."

Pipsqueak: "Huh! It's about time."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak."

Soarin: "I ache so much I can hardly get my wings to move."

Narrator: "Agreed Soarin. They waited for the animal to arrive.

It came as a shock when he did."

Discord: "Good morning."

Narrator: "Squirmed Discord in his oily voice. The two ponies had not worked with Discord for a long time."

Soarin: "What are you doing here?"

Narrator: "Gasped Soarin."

Discord: "Your worthy To, ah, Hoity Toity sent me. I hope you are pleased to see me again. I am to arrange some dreadfully tiresome changelings."

Pipsqueak: "Arrange where?"

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak suspiciously."

Discord: "Where? Why from here to there."

Narrator: "Purred Discord."

Discord: "And then again from there to here. Easy, isn't it?"

Narrator: "With that, Discord, as if to make himself quite clear, bumped some changelings hard."

Changelings: "Ooooh!"

Narrator: "Screamed the changelings."

Discord: "Grrrrrh!"

Narrator: "Growled Discord.

Soarin and Pipsqueak were horrified. They did not trust Discord at all. They refuse to work and would not leave their house.

Hoity Toity was enjoy his tea and iced bun when the telephone rang."

Hoity Toity: "So there's trouble in the harbor yard? I'll be there right away."

Narrator: "Discord was working loudly and alone. Cargo lay on the quay. Ships and passengers were delayed. Everyone was complaining about Hoity Toity's town.

Pipsqueak and Soarin were sulking in their house."

Hoity Toity: "What's all this?"

Narrator: "Demanded Hoity Toity."

Pipsqueak: "We're on strike, sir."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak nervously."

Soarin: "Yes."

Narrator: "Added Soarin."

Soarin: "Beg pardon, sir, but we won't work with Discord, sir. You said you sent him packing, sir."

Hoity Toity: "I have to give Discord a second chance."

Narrator: "Replied Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I'm trying to help you by bringing Discord here. Now you must help me. He was the only one available."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak and Soarin went sadly back to work.

Next morning, things were no better. Discord's driver had not set his feet up properly and Discord started to move. He went bump straight into Pipsqueak."

Discord: "Wake up there, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Scowled Discord."

Discord: "You have work to do."

Narrator: "He didn't even say he was sorry to Pipsqueak.

Later, Discord bumped the changelings so hard that the loads went everywhere."

Pipsqueak: "What will Hoity Toity say?"

Narrator: "Gasped Pipsqueak."

Soarin: "He won't like it."

Narrator: "Said Soarin."

Discord: "So who's going to tell him, I wonder? Two little goody-goody tattle-tales like you, I suppose."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak and Soarin did not want to be tattle-tales, so they said nothing.

Discord, thinking he could get away with his bad behavior, was ruder than ever. Next day, he was arranging changelings with china clay. He banged the changelings hard into the buffers, but the buffers weren't secure.

The silly changelings were sunk.

Hoity Toity heard the news.

The changelings were hoisted safely from the sea, but the clay was lost.

Hoity Toity spoke severely to Discord."

Hoity Toity: "The harbor master has told me everything. Things worked much better here before you arrived. I shall not be inviting you back.

Now, Soarin and Pipsqueak, I hope you won't mind having to handle the work by yourselves again."

Pipsqueak and Soarin: "Oh no, sir. Yes, please, sir."

Narrator: "Replied the ponies. Whistling cheerfully, they puffed back to work while Discord sulked slowly away."

Big Macintosh's Forest
Narrator: "Big Macintosh the Red Horse has lived in Ponyville for many years. He wouldn't want to be anywhere else. He likes every part of it. From the fields filled with flowers to the white sandy beaches. But there is one place that Big Mac always enjoyed visiting more than any other. His driver knew this too."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "Come on, Big Mac."

Narrator: "He would sometimes say."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We've made good time today. We'll stop for a while by the forest."

Narrator: "Big Macintosh loved it here. The forest was full of broad oaks and tall pines.

Big Mac could remember the day long ago where he and Braeburn brought some new trees to be planted and Featherweight and Gummy helped haul them into place. Now he could see the trees growing amongst the others on the hillside. Big Mac always felt better for being here. He couldn't really explain why, but his driver understood."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "It's peaceful."

Narrator: "He said to Big Mac.

But one night, everything changed. The animals were resting in the library."

Spike: "Listen."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Can you hear a strange whistling sound?"

Braeburn: "It's the wind blowing outside our library."

Narrator: "Replied Braeburn."

Braeburn: "But I've never heard it like this before."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Do you know?"

Narrator: "Added Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "If Chief Thunderhooves wasn't here now, I'd say it was him thundering by with the buffaloes."

Narrator: "All the animals laughed, except Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "I hope the wind won't harm the forest."

Narrator: "By morning, the fierce winds had gone, but the damage was done. Big Mac's driver came to see him in the library."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "Trees have fallen on the path."

Narrator: "He said."

Big Macintosh's Driver: "We must help clear the path."

Narrator: "Night Light set off with the breakdown crane, and Big Mac followed.

Trees lay everywhere. The hillside now looked so bare. Big Mac felt sad."

Big Macintosh: "What will happen to all the animals who live here?"

Narrator: "He thought.

When Big Mac's carts were full of logs, he took them to the timber mill where they would be turned into furniture and other things. Big Mac was glad the wood was being put to good use, but he was still sorry to lose part of his forest."

Braeburn: "Oh dear."

Narrator: "Sighed Braeburn to Spike."

Braeburn: "I wish there was something we can do to make things better again."

Spike: "Yes, indeed."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "But what? We can't mend broken trees."

Hoity Toity: "Hello Braeburn."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You do look glum."

Braeburn: "I'm sad about the trees."

Narrator: "Said Braeburn."

Braeburn: "And so is Big Macintosh. The forest is a special place to him. Now some of it is gone."

Hoity Toity: "We'll soon put that right."

Narrator: "Replied Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "I have an important job for you, Braeburn. I would like you to take some carts to the forest."

Narrator: "When the carts arrived, Braeburn was delighted. They were full of splendid young trees all ready for planting."

Braeburn: "This is the best job I've ever had."

Narrator: "Said Braeburn happily.

When Big Mac returned, he was most surprised. There were Featherweight and Gummy busily helping the workmen clear the torn stumps and branches."

Featherweight: "Look Big Mac."

Narrator: "Called Featherweight."

Featherweight: "We're beginning again. The hillside will look better than ever before. You'll see."

Narrator: "Now whenever Big Mac stops by the forest, he could see the new trees growing strong and tall. Sometimes, everywhere is very quiet. And at other times, Big Mac could hear leaves rustling, or a bird's wing brushing the air. Often he can hear the distance sound of children laughing. And always, he is happy here."

The Trouble with Mud
Narrator: "One morning, Spike was being cleaned when Chief Thunderhooves arrived. Mud had blown all over his body."

Spike: "Hello Chief Thunderhooves."

Narrator: "Called Spike."

Spike: "You look as if you've had a mudbath. Be a sensible buffalo and have a shower instead."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves snorted."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I haven't time to dawdle over my appearance like fussy baby dragons do."

Narrator: "The wind blew stronger."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "Chief Thunderhooves, slow down!"

Narrator: "This made Chief Thunderhooves crosser still."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Now I'll be dirty and late, dirty and late!"

Narrator: "He hissed.

At the next station was a sign: "All Animals Must Wash Down Daily".

Cranky had just finished being cleaned."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "Come on, Chief Thunderhooves."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "You'll feel better too after a good hosedown."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves, and angrily shook his body."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "You're a very naughty buffalo!"

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves' driver."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "Now Cranky will need another shower. You'll have to wait your turn till later."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Good riddance!"

Narrator: "Huffed Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I'm far too busy to waste time with water."

Narrator: "He finished his journey safely and arrived at the big station. Hoity Toity was waiting, so were Chief Thunderhooves' buffaloes and the passengers."

Hoity Toity: "Goodness gracious!"

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "You can't take the buffaloes. Big Macintosh will have to do it. Chief Thunderhooves, you'd better get cleaned straight away."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was soon being washed."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Mind my eyes!"

Narrator: "He grumbled.

Then he pulled changelings for the rest of the day."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Changelings, changelings!"

Narrator: "He snorted. He felt his position deeply."

Chief Thunderhooves: "That's for you, and you, and you!"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Changelings will be changelings."

Narrator: "Laughed Cranky."

Chief Thunderhooves: "They won't with me."

Narrator: "Snorted Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I'll teach them!"

Narrator: "Cranky got ready to take the express when Chief Thunderhooves returned."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Be careful."

Narrator: "Warned Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "The hills are slippery. You may need help."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I don't need help on hills."

Narrator: "Replied Cranky huffily."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Chief Thunderhooves thinks he knows everything."

Narrator: "Earlier a storm had swept Chief Thunderhooves' hill, blowing leaves onto the tracks, which made them slippery.

Even though the storm had passed, the hill was still difficult to climb. Cranky knew this.

The signal showed clear, and Cranky began to go faster."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'll do it, I'll do it."

Narrator: "He puffed.

Halfway up, he was not so sure."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I must do it, I must do it!"

Narrator: "But his hooves slipped on the leaves. He couldn't pull the line at all."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Help, help!"

Narrator: "Whistled Cranky. His hooves were moving forward, but the heavy buffaloes pulled him backwards.

The whole line started slipping down the hill. His driver put on the brakes. Then carefully, he stopped the line.

Chief Thunderhooves saw everything."

Chief Thundehooves: "Ah well, we live and learn. Never mind, little Cranky, I'm going to push behind."

Narrator: "Clouds of smoke and steam billowed as the snorting animals struggled up the hill."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "We can do it!"

Narrator: "Puffed Cranky."

Chief Thunderhooves: "We will do it!"

Narrator: "Puffed Chief Thunderhooves.

At last, they reached the top."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Peep, peep! Thank you. Goodbye."

Narrator: "Whistled Cranky."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Goodbye."

Narrator: "Answered Chief Thunderhooves.

That night, Hoity Toity came to see the animals. Chief Thunderhooves was miserable."

Spike: "Please, sir."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "Can Chief Thunderhooves take buffaloes again now?"

Hoity Toity: If you understand that having a washdown is essential to every animal, then yes, Chief Thunderhooves, you may."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Thank you."

Narrator: "Grunted Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Dirty or clean, I'm a famous buffalo."

Narrator: "But no one heard but him."

No Joke for Cranky
Narrator: "Cranky is a mixed-traffic donkey. He can take both changelings and buffaloes. He's proud of his smart brown fur and blonde wig, and so is his driver."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "Everyone says you brighten up their day, Cranky."

Narrator: "One morning, Cranky whistled loudly at the other animals."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Look at me! I am the smartest, most useful animal on the path!"

Spike: "Rubbish!"

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "We're all useful! Hoity Toity says so, and he's head of the whole town."

Pipsqueak: "You know what, Cranky?"

Narrator: "Added Pipsqueak."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What?"

Narrator: "Replied Cranky."

Pipsqueak: "You're getting all puffed up."

Narrator: "Cranky huffed away.

Later, he was still boasting."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm the pride of the path."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I saw you taking changelings."

Narrator: "Snorted Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "You're only a goods donkey."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I take buffaloes too!"

Chief Thunderhooves: "Not as mush as I do."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "But Hoity Toity has plans for me."

Narrator: "Cranky was only making this up, but Chief Thunderhooves believed him."

Chief Thunderhooves: "What plans?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Ah, wait and see.

Oh dear."

Narrator: "He thought."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Now what'll I do?"

Narrator: "Spike was arranging shiny new buffaloes."

Spike: "Good morning, Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Are those buffaloes for me?"

Narrator: "Asked Cranky hopefully."

Spike: "No. These are for Chief Thunderhooves' express. I'll fetch your changelings next."

Narrator: "But Cranky was going to play a trick on the other animals."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Actually, Spike, I'm taking the buffaloes. Hoity Toity asked me to tell you."

Spike: "What about the changelings?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Ah, give them Chief Thunderhooves."

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

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Spike's Driver: "Orders are orders."

Narrator: "So when Cranky's driver returned, Cranky was hooked up to the buffaloes and he puffed away.

Spike returned with the changelings, and a few minutes later, Chief Thunderhooves arrived."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Where's the express?"

Narrator: "Spike told him about Cranky."

Spike: "And so here are your changelings."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was very cross, and so was his driver."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "Wait till Hoity Toity hears about this!"

Narrator: "Meanwhile, Cranky was enjoying himself enormously."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What a clever plan, what a clever plan!"

Narrator: "He chuffed.

Then he saw Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Some jokes are funny, but not this one Cranky. You have caused confusion!"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Hoity Toity: "You will now stay in your house until you are wanted!"

Narrator: "The other animals teased Cranky."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I wonder who'll be pulling the express today."

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves

Big Macintosh: "I expect it'll be you."

Narrator: "Replied Big Macintosh."

Big Macintosh: "Cranky is stuck in his house for being silly."

Narrator: "Cranky felt sad.

Next morning, he went back to work."

Spike: "Hello."

Narrator: "Whistled Spike."

Spike: "Good to see you out and about again."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm sorry I tricked you."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Are these my changelings?"

Spike: "Yes."

Narrator: "Replied Spike kindly."

Spike: "They are pleased to have you back."

Narrator: "Cranky set off to the harbor with his line of changelings. He bustled about all day, pushing and pulling them into place."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "Time to go home now, Cranky."

Narrator: "Said his driver at last."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "No changelings or passengers, just we two."

Narrator: "But his driver was wrong."

Jeremiah Jobling: "Excuse me."

Narrator: "Called a man."

Jeremiah Jobling: "I have a meeting with Hoity Toity and I mustn't be late. May I come back with you?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "Of course."

Narrator: "Replied Cranky's driver. Then he whispered to Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey's Driver: "This gentleman is a town inspector."

Narrator: "Cranky was most impressed.

He walked along the path as smoothly and quickly as he could

Hoity Toity was waiting on the platform, and the town inspector greeted them warmly."

Jeremiah Jobling: "This clever donkey gave me a splendid walk. You must be proud of him."

Hoity Toity: "Yes, indeed. Once again you are a Really Useful Donkey."

Spike, Pipsqueak and the Post/Spike, Pipsqueak and the Mail
Narrator: "At night, when the other animals are tucked away in the homes, you can still hear the faraway call of an animal, and the sound of feet moving.

This is the sound of the mail delivery. One set of mail is delivered by Spike, and the other by Pipsqueak, as the loads are too heavy for one animal to do the work alone. The mail is given to changelings at the harbor, and the animals pull their line through the silent stations delivering their precious loads.

On a clear night, a big shiny moon brightens their journey, but often Spike and Pipsqueak can't even see the stars. But whatever the weather, lamps along the path always light their way.

One night, Pipsqueak was waiting at the junction. The main path line was late. At last, Big Macintosh arrived."

Big Macintosh: "Sorry."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Big Macintosh: "The mail boat from the mainland was delayed."

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

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Pipsqueak's Driver: "Let's make up for lost time."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak puffed along as quickly as he could, but the sun was already rising as he finished his work."

Pipsqueak: "Never mind."

Narrator: "Thought Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "It's nice to be up an about when it's the start of a new day and there's no one else around."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was not alone for long."

Pipsqueak: "Bother!"

Narrator: "Thought Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "It's that dizzy thing, Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "Good morning."

Narrator: "Whirled Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "I always said roads were out of date, but you're so slow with the mail. You should give everyone their stamps back."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was too tired to explained."

Pipsqueak: "Bird brain!"

Narrator: "He muttered."

Soarin: "Good morning, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Called Soarin."

Soarin: "You're up early this morning."

Pipsqueak: "No, you're wrong."

Narrator: "Sighed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "I'm back tired and late."

Narrator: "He rolled into the library and fell asleep almost before his back hooves touched the wall.

His driver decided to set off early that evening. Spike was waiting at the station."

Spike: "Thank goodness I have a chance to speak to you. Driver says that the person in charge of the mail has complained to Hoity Toity about the delay last night."

Pipsqueak: "But that wasn't my fault."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Spike: "I know."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "And so does Hoity Toity, but this mail person wouldn't listen. Tonight, we'll just have to be quicker than ever before."

Narrator: "The animals were just leaving when they heard a familiar buzzing."

Owlowiscious: "I say you two, there's news flying about."

Pipsqueak: "Where?"

Narrator: "Puffed Pipsqueak crossly."

Owlowiscious: "All over the place. They're going to scrap your mail deliveries and use me instead. Wings work wonders, you know. Always."

Spike: "Rubbish!"

Narrator: "Huffed Spike.

That night, everything ran like clockwork. Spike and Pipsqueak went through the stations, making good time everywhere they went.

At a station, Spike saw a man looking cold and worried. He had missed his ride home."

Spike's Driver: "We can give you a ride."

Narrator: "Said Spike's driver."

Spike's Driver: "But it'll be rather uncomfortable."

Jeremiah Jobling: "Thank you."

Narrator: "Said the man."

Jeremiah Jobling: "Anything's better than sitting here."

Narrator: "The next afternoon, Pipsqueak past the big trees and saw Owlowiscious."

Pipsqueak: "Hello, lazy wings. Are you too tired to fly today?"

Owlowiscious: "The wind's too strong."

Narrator: "Grumbled Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "I've been grounded."

Pipsqueak: "You need roads."

Narrator: "Laughed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "They work wonders, you know. Always."

Narrator: "That night, Hoity Toity showed the two animals a letter. It was from the man who missed his ride."

Hoity Toity: "He thinks you are both splendid, and everyone says that the mail delivery is the pride of the path."

Trust Spike
Narrator: "Spike the Dragon was feeling bright and cheerful. It was a splendid day."

Spike: "Good Morning!"

Narrator: "He whistled to some cows, but the cows didn't reply."

Spike: "Never mind."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "They're busy with their breakfast."

Narrator: "Next, he saw Angel."

Spike: "Hello, Angel. Care for a race today?"

Narrator: "But all Angel could say was,"

Angel: "Ouch! That's another hole in the road."

Spike: "I'm sorry, Angel."

Narrator: "Smiled Spike.

Spike was still in good spirits when Angel arrived at the next station."

Spike: "Bad luck, Angel. Now if you're a dragon, you would run a reliable path."

Angel: "Huh!"

Narrator: "Replied Angel."

Angel: "Ponyville was suppose to deliver tar to mend the pet path two weeks ago. You can't trust thing that runs on normal paths."

Spike: "I run on a normal path. You can trust me, Angel. I see if I can find out what's happened."

Narrator: "And Spike puffed away towards the big station.

Cranky was snorting about in the yard."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "It's too bad!"

Narrator: "He grumbled."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Pipsqueak goes to work at the harbor and I do his jobs, here, there and everywhere! Take that!"

Changelings: "Ooh!"

Narrator: "Groaned the changelings."

Changelings: "Just you wait. We'll show you."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves laughed."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I'll tell you what, Cranky. If you pretended to be ill everywhere, you couldn't arrange changelings here, or go to the quarry there, could you?"

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "What a good idea."

Narrator: "Agreed Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Look, here comes Spike. I'll start pretending now."

Narrator: "Spike was sorry to see the animals looking miserable."

Spike: "Cheer up."

Narrator: "He puffed."

Spike: "It's a beautiful day."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Yes."

Narrator: "Grumbled Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "But not for Cranky."

Spike: "What's the matter?"

Narrator: "Asked Spike."

Chief Thunderhooves: "He's sick."

Narrator: "Replied Chief Thunderhooves."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Yes, he is. I mean, I am."

Narrator: "Stuttered Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I don't feel well at all."

Spike: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Said Spike kindly."

Spike: "I'll help out if you're ill."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves and Cranky sniggered quietly to each other.

Some of Cranky's changelings were given to Spike, and he went to the quarry. The changelings were still cross."

Changelings: "We couldn't pay Cranky back for bumping us, so we'll play tricks on Spike instead. One animal is as good as another."

Narrator: "But Spike didn't hear them. He collected all the stone from the quarry and set off back to the junction.

Danger lay ahead."

Changelings: "Now for our plan."

Narrator: "Giggled the changelings."

Changelings: "Go faster, go faster!"

Narrator: "They pushed Spike passed the turn."

Spike's Driver: "Slow down!"

Narrator: "Called Spike's driver. And applied the brakes.

(CRASH!)

Poor Spike stood dazed and surprised in a muddy pond, as a toad eyed him suspiciously."

Spike: "Bust my scales."

Narrator: "Muttered Spike."

Spike: "The day started so well too."

Narrator: "Soarin pulled away the changelings, and Shining Armor helped Spike back to the junction.

Suddenly, Spike remembered the missing tar. He told Shining Armor all about it."

Shining Armor: "That's strange."

Narrator: "Said Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "A cart full of tar has been left at my station. That must be it. Driver will make sure it gets to Angel now."

Narrator: "Later, Cranky spoke to Spike."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "I'm sorry about your accident."

Narrator: "He muttered."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "And so is Chief Thunderhooves. We didn't mean to get you into trouble."

Chief Thunderhooves: "No, indeed."

Narrator: "Spluttered Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "A mere misunderstanding, Spike. All's well that ends well."

Narrator: "Just then, Angel arrived. He looked much more cheerful."

Angel: "My path's being mended now."

Spike: "Oh, I am glad."

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Angel: "Thanks for all you did."

Narrator: "Added Angel."

Angel: "Now I know I can trust a dragon, especially if his name is Spike."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves and Cranky puffed silently away to the library, but Spike still had company."

Spike: "Well, well."

Narrator: "He sighed."

Spike: "What a day for surprises."

Narrator: "The toad, who was looking forward to a ride home, noisily agreed."

Twilight Sparkle
Narrator: "Twilight Sparkle is a unicorn who works for the quarry company, arranging changelings in their sidings. She has purple fur and a horn.

Twilight is young, and full of her own ideas. She loves rearranging things, too, and began putting Braeburn's changelings in different places every day. This made Braeburn cross."

Braeburn: "Changelings,"

Narrator: "He grumbled,"

Braeburn: "should be where you want them, when you want them!"

Twilight Sparkle: "Fiddlesticks!"

Narrator: "Said Twilight, and flounced away.

At last, Braeburn lost patience."

Braeburn: "I can't waste time playing 'Hunt the Changelings' with you, take them yourself!"

Narrator: "Twilight was pleased. Taking changelings made her feel important.

At the station, Discord oiled up to her."

Twilight Sparkle: "Braeburn is an old fusspot!"

Narrator: "She complained.

Discord sensed trouble, and was delighted.

Twilight Sparkle: "Braeburn says only earth ponies can manage changelings!"

Narrator: "Continued Twilight."

Discord: "How absurd."

Narrator: "Squirmed Discord."

Discord: "Depend upon it, Twilight, anything earth ponies can do, we magical creatures can do better."

Narrator: "Discord knew nothing about changelings, but Twilight Sparkle didn't realize this.

Braeburn's line crosses the main road behind the station, and for a short way, follows a farm lane. Frosty weather makes the muddy lane rock-hard and very slippery.

Braeburn stops before reaching the line. His fireman halts the traffic at the crossing, and then he sets off again. By using the heavy changelings to push him along, he has no trouble with the frosty mud in the lane, and across the road. It is the only safe thing to do in this kind of weather.

Braeburn warned Twilight, and told her just what to do.

Twilight Sparkle: "I can manage, thank you."

Narrator: "She replied."

Twilight Sparkle: "I'm not an old fusspot like you."

Narrator: "The changelings were tired of being pushed around by Twilight Sparkle."

Changelings: "It's slippery."

Narrator: "They whispered."

Changelings: "Let's push her around instead. On, on!"

Narrator: "They yelled.

Twilight took no notice. Instead, she took the changelings carefully down the lane, and stopped at the level crossing.

All traffic halted."

Twilight Sparkle: "One in the head for fusspot Braeburn!"

Narrator: "Chortled Twilight.

But Twilight had stopped in the wrong place. Instead of taking Braeburn's advice, she had given the changelings the chance they wanted."

Changelings: "Hold back! Hold Back!"

Narrator: "They cried."

Twilight Sparkle: "Grrr! Up!"

Narrator: "Ordered Twilight.

The changelings just laughed, and her hooves stuck helplessly.

Workmen sanded the ice, and tried to dig away the frozen mud, but it was no good.

Everyone was impatient."

Twilight Sparkle: "Grrr!"

Narrator: "Wailed Twilight.

Braeburn was in the yard when he heard the news."

Braeburn: "I warned her."

Narrator: "He fumed."

Braeburn's Driver: "She's young yet,"

Narrator: "Soothed his driver."

Braeburn: "And she can manage her changelings herself!"

Narrator: "Interrupted Braeburn."

Braeburn's Driver: "They're your changelings, really."

Narrator: "His driver replied."

Braeburn's Driver: "Twilight is supposed to stay at the quarry. If Hoity Toity finds out..."

Braeburn: "Hmmm, yes"

Narrator: "Said Braeburn thoughtfully. He and his driver agreed that it would be best to help Twilight after all.

An angry farmer was telling Twilight just what she could do with her changelings."

Braeburn: "Having trouble, Twilight Sparkle?"

Narrator: "Laughed Braeburn."

Braeburn: "I am surprised."

Twilight Sparkle: "Grrrosh!"

Narrator: "Said Twilight.

With much puffing and slippery hooves, Braeburn pushed Twilight and the changelings back. The hard work made his heart pound fiercely, and his fireman spread hot cinders to melt the frozen mud.

At last, they finished."

Braeburn: "Good-bye."

Narrator: "Called Braeburn."

Braeburn: "You'll manage now, I expect."

Narrator: "Twilight didn't answer.

She took the changelings to the sheds, and scuttled back home to the quarry as quickly as she could."

Braeburn's Tightrope
Narrator: "One day, Pipsqueak arrived at the quarry to collect some stone for his changelings. Snow and frost lay everywhere. There was not a sound to be heard.

Pipsqueak ventured further. He found Twilight Sparkle, the new unicorn, resting in the shelter of some rocks."

Pipsqueak: "Cheer up, Twilight."

Narrator: "He whistled. Twilight was still remembering the trouble she'd had with changelings."

Twilight Sparkle: "Manager says I don't listen to advice. He says I've no business jauntering down Braeburn's path. Braeburn's a fusspot!"

Pipsqueak: "Braeburn has forgotten more about changelings tahn you will ever know."

Narrator: "Replied Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "You must put the changelings where he wants them, then you'll be a Really Useful Unicorn. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to take these changelings to the harbor."

Narrator: "Twilight liked Pipsqueak, but she still wouldn't listen to his advice."

Twilight Sparkle: "Why shouldn't go down Braeburn's path?"

Narrator: "The siding arrangements were awkward. To put the changelings where Braeburn wanted them, Twilight had to make several journeys.

She started making a plan."

Twilight Sparkle: "If we used the teeniest bit of Braeburn's path."

Narrator: "She said to her driver."

Twilight Sparkle: "We would save all this bother."

Narrator: "Her driver, suspecting nothing, allowed them to go as far as the first level crossing.

A few days later, the weather changed. As the snow melted, the quarry grew busy again. Some lines were so line that Twilight had to go beyond the level crossing with them. Now for her plan. She would go down further down the path with it seeming her fault."

Twilight Sparkle: "Can you keep a secret?"

Narrator: "She asked the changelings."

Changelings: "Yes, yes, yes."

Narrator: "They chattered."

Twilight Sparkle: "Will you bump me at the level crossing and tell no one I asked you?"

Narrator: "The changelings promised.

But while Twilight was away, Braeburn arrived. He decided to arrange the changelings himself. The changelings decided to hump him anyway.

They reached the level crossing and Braeburn stopped. This was the signal for the changelings."

Changelings: "On, on, on!"

Narrator: "They yelled.

Braeburn was away, with the changelings screaming and yelling behind him.

No one realized that melted snow had a stream ahead into a torrent and the bridge about it was about to collapse.

The rails were now like a tightrope across the thundering water."

Braeburn: "Stop, stop!"

Narrator: "Cried Braeburn.

His driver fought for control. They came nearer and nearer to the bridge. It was all or nothing now. The driver braked hard.

Braeburn stopped, still on the path, but with his hooves treading the tightrope over the abyss.

Twilight Sparkle was horrified, and quickly came to the rescue. Workmen anchored Braeburn with ropes while she pulled the changelings away. Then she helped Braeburn to safety."

Twilight Sparkle: "I'm sorry about the changelings."

Narrator: "Said Twilight."

Twilight Sparkle: "I can't think how you managed to stop them in time."

Braeburn: "Oh well."

Narrator: "Said Braeburn."

Braeburn: "My driver told me about circus people who walked tightropes, but I just didn't fancy doing it myself."

Narrator: "Later, Hoity Toity arrived."

Hoity Toity: "A very smart piece of work."

Narrator: "He said."

Hoity Toity: "Twilight, you did well too, I hear."

Twilight Sparkle: "It was my fault about those changelings, sir."

Narrator: "She faulted."

Twilight Sparkle: "But if I could,"

Hoity Toity: "Could what?"

Twilight Sparkle: "Come down the path sometimes, sir. Braeburn says he'll show me what to do."

Hoity Toity: "Certainly."

Narrator: "Replied Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "If your manager agrees."

Narrator: "And so it was arranged. Now Twilight is as happy as can be, and Hoity Toity thinks she's Really Useful indeed."

Shining Armor, Gummy and the Really Useful Party
Narrator: "Gummy the Baby Alligator is old-fashioned, but he doesn't care. He knows that he is really useful, like his friend Shining Armor the White Unicorn.

Early one morning, Gummy was chuffing about the vicarage orchard. He had important news for Shining Armor."

Gummy: "The vicar says the not all children are able to have holidays by the sea, so he's having a garden party to raise money for a seaside trip. I'm going to be the star attraction."

Narrator: "Chattered Gummy."

Gummy: "Giving rides to all the visitors. The vicar is putting up posters all about it."

Shining Armor: "I'd like to help too."

Narrator: "Sighed Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "But without my road, I wouldn't be much good at a garden party."

Narrator: "It was a beautiful day, but Shining Armor was worried."

Shining Armor: "I wish there were something I could for the party."

Narrator: "He said."

Shining Armor: "I'd like to be helpful like Gummy."

Narrator: "Shining Armor's driver laughed."

Shining Armor's Driver: "You're helpful in your own way, and that's in Ponyville."

Narrator: "Next day, it was Gummy's turn to look disappointed. He had bad news."

Gummy: "The vicar's been so busy that he forgot to put up the posters. Now no one will know about the party."

Narrator: "But Shining Armor had an idea."

Shining Armor: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "He said."

Shining Armor: "Everything is going to be all right."

Narrator: "Then he explained to his driver."

Shining Armor: "The vicar can paste his posters and me and my buffaloes, so wherever I go, they'll go too."

Shining Armor's Driver: "Well done, Shining Armor."

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Shining Armor's Driver: "I'm sure Hoity Toity will agree."

Narrator: "As indeed he did.

Shining Armor walked happily through the stations collecting his passengers."

Passengers: "Look."

Narrator: "They said."

Passengers: "The vicar is holding a party. We must go to that."

Narrator: "Later, Gummy was resting in the orchard shed when Angel rolled by."

Angel: "Hello, Gummy. Why are you dozing there like an old stick-in-the-mud?"

Gummy: "I'm not dozing. I'm resting."

Narrator: "Replied Gummy. Then he told Angel about the vicar's party."

Angel: "I'll be there too."

Narrator: "Boasted Angel."

Angel: "I'm not sure if people will want to ride on a baby alligator after traveling with a smart white rabbit like me."

Narrator: "The party day arrived. It had rained heavily during the night, and the orchard ground was soaked."

Gummy: "Rain and mud won't spoil my day."

Narrator: "Said Gummy."

Jem Cole: "No, indeed."

Narrator: "Agreed his driver."

Jem Cole: "We'll stay on the road, then we won't get bogged down."

Narrator: "Gummy was soon busy trundling up and down the quiet country lane, carrying lots of laughing children.

He was just turning a corner when he heard Angel."

Angel: "Hello, old-timer. I'm taking everyone to the party. People have come from all of Equestria."

Narrator: "Gummy gave Angel a cheerful whistle and turned back towards the orchard.

Then there was trouble."

Angel: "Help, I'm stuck!"

Narrator: "Shouted Angel. His feet had sunk deep in the orchard mud. Featherweight the Pegasus arrived just in time."

Featherweight: "I'm the one who helps plow fields."

Narrator: "Laughed Featherweight."

Featherweight: "We'd better get you out of here."

Narrator: "Using strong ropes, Featherweight and Gummy pulled Angel clear of the mud."

Grummy: "This will teach Angel a thing or two."

Narrator: "Gummy chuffered to himself.

At last, Angel was on the path again."

Angel: "Thank you, Gummy. You're not a stick-in-the-mud at all."

Gummy: "No."

Narrator: "Smiled Gummy."

Gummy: "But you were, just for a little while."

Narrator: "That evening, the vicar arrived to see Shining Armor and his driver."

The Vicar of Wellsworth: "Thanks to your good idea about the posters, hundreds of people paid to come to the party. We've raised lots of money for the children."

Narrator: "Shining Armor was very pleased, and Gummy fell happily asleep thinking of all the children who would now get to the seaside at last."

Buzz Buzz/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."

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?"

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."

Big Animals
Narrator: "One morning, Chief Thunderhooves was in the yard eating a large meal."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "That's the third meal you've had today, Chief Thunderhooves."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Some might say you're being rather greedy."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I'm an important buffalo."

Narrator: "Replied Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Important buffaloes need plenty of food, but I doubt that you would understand that, Cranky."

Narrator: "Cranky snorted and went about his work.

Later, Chief Thunderhooves was taking on water from a standpipe because the water fountain was under repair."

Soarin: "I wouldn't drink too much of that water if I were you, Chief Thunderhooves. It might give you a stomach ache."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Pah!"

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "What's this? Educating Chief Thunderhooves Day? First Cranky, now you Soarin. Big animals have needs! Little animals are just annoying!"

Soarin: "Don't say I didn't warn you."

Narrator: "Laughed Soarin.

Later, Chief Thunderhooves came into the yard at the big station."

Chief Thunderhooves: "That's what I need."

Narrator: "Exclaimed Chief Thunderhooves. There, emerging out of the sheds, were two shiny carts."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Now if I had two carts of food,"

Narrator: "Said Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I wouldn't need to stop so often, and I wouldn't have to listen to silly, little animals."

Chief Thunderhooves' Driver: "Those carts belong to a visitor."

Narrator: "Replied his driver. Discord sidled up alongside."

Discord: "Everyone knows that carts are a mark of distinction, but I'm afraid that no amount of carts will save you in the end. We draconequus are taking over, and we don't need carts of food to make us important. Not even one."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves was most upset. He was feeling just the same next day."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I'm not happy."

Soarin: "I know."

Narrator: "Said Soarin."

Soarin: "It's stomach ache."

Chief Thunderhooves: "It's not stomach ache."

Narrator: "Protested Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "It's,"

Big Macintosh: "Of course, it is."

Narrator: "Interrupted Big Macintosh."

Big Macintosh: "That water's bad. Have a good wash out, then you'll feel a different buffalo. Your body must be full of sludge."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Don't be vulgar!"

Narrator: "Huffed Chief Thunderhooves. He backed down onto his line of buffaloes hissing mournfully."

Hoity Toity: "Cheer up, Chief Thunderhooves."

Narrator: "Said Hoity Toity."

Chief Thunderhooves: "I can't, sir. Is it true what Discord said, sir?"

Hoity Toity: "What does he say?"

Chief Thunderhooves: "That draconequus are taking over."

Hoity Toity: "Don't worry, Chief Thunderhooves. That will never happen in my town."

Chief Thunderhooves: "And one more thing, sir. Why did the visitor had two carts of food?"

Hoity Toity: "Because he lives in a town with long distances between food areas."

Narrator: "Chief Thunderhooves felt better.

But Big Mac started complaining. He banged some changelings angrily."

Big Macintosh: "I always work hard enough for two!"

Narrator: "He puffed."

Big Macintosh: "I deserve another cart."

Narrator: "Soarin whispered something to Night Light. He was going to play a trick on Big Mac."

Soarin: "Big Mac,"

Narrator: "He asked."

Soarin: "Would you like my carts?"

Big Macintosh: "Yours? What have you got to do with carts?"

Soarin: "All right."

Narrator: "Said Soarin."

Soarin: "The deal's off. Would you like them, Night Light?"

Night Light: "I wouldn't deprive you of the honor."

Narrator: "Replied Night Light."

Soarin: "It is a great honor."

Narrator: "Continued Soarin thoughtfully."

Soarin: "But I'm only a pegasus. Perhaps Cranky might..."

Big Macintosh: "I'm sorry I was rude."

Narrator: "Said Big Mac hastily."

Big Macintosh: "How many carts have you? And when can I have them?"

Soarin: "Ah, hmm. I have six, and you can have them this evening."

Big Macintosh: "Six lovely carts!"

Narrator: "Chortled Big Mac."

Big Macintosh: "What a splendid sight I'll be."

Narrator: "Big Mac was excited all day."

Big Macintosh: "Do you think it'll be alright?"

Narrator: "He asked for the umpteenth time."

Soarin: "Of course."

Narrator: "Said Soarin."

Soarin: "They're already now."

Narrator: "The other animals waited where they can each get a good view.

But Big Mac wasn't a splendid sight at all. His six carts were very old, dirty and filled with sludge."

Voice: "Have a good wash out, Big Mac?"

Narrator: "Called a voice."

Voice: "That's right! You'll feel a different horse now."

Narrator: "Big Mac was not sure, but he thought the voice belonged to Chief Thunderhooves'."

Escape
Narrator: "One day, Shining Armor was talking to Gummy when Hondo Flanks steamed by. He was working with some changelings."

Hondo Flanks: "Come on, Shining Armor! Stop gossiping in the sun when there's work to be done."

Narrator: "Later, Shining Armor spoke to Hondo."

Shining Armor: "Gummy and I are old friends, and you and he have a lot in common too."

Hondo Flanks: "We do?"

Narrator: "Quizzed Hondo."

Hondo Flanks: "And what would that be?"

Shining Armor: "Death."

Narrator: "Said Shining Armor quietly. Hondo gasped."

Hondo Flanks: "Don't mention that word! It makes my hooves wobble!"

Shining Armor: "It does the same to Gummy."

Narrator: "Said Shining Armor."

Shining Armor: "He was going to be killed, but the Vicar and I saved him and now he's really useful again. Even so, Hoity Toity certainly does need another pony here."

Hondo Flanks: "Aye, he does, and quickly."

Narrator: "That night, Hondo Flanks was still working. He had taken the midnight goods load to a station at a faraway part of Equestria where only the creatures worked. He was just arranging, ready for his return journey, when..."

Hondo Flanks: "That sounds like a pony."

Narrator: He thought. The hiss came again."

Hondo Flanks: "Who's there?"

Narrator: "Asked Hondo. A whisper came."

Dr. Whooves: "Are you a Hoity Toity's pony?"

Hondo Flanks: "Aye, and proud of it."

Dr. Whooves: "Well I'm Dr. Whooves, and I'm with my tortoise, Tank. We have no more strength."

Hondo Flanks: "But what are you doing?"

Dr. Whooves: "Escaping."

Hondo Flanks: "From what?"

Dr. Whooves: "Death."

Narrator: "Hondo shivered. Then, he remembered Shining Armor's story about saving Gummy."

Hondo Flanks: "I'll be glad to help you. It have look though that you're ready for death and I'm taking you away."

Narrator: "Their drivers and firemen agreed to help too. Everyone worked fast."

Hondo Flanks: "No time to turn around. I'll walk backwards. Come on."

Narrator: "But before they could clear the station, they were stopped."

Foreman: "Aha!"

Narrator: "Called the foreman."

Foreman: "An earth pony, and a tortoise too. You can't take these."

Hondo Flanks' Driver: "Aya, but there all for us."

Narrator: "Said Hondo's Driver."

Hondo Flanks' Driver: "See for yourself."

Narrator: "The foreman looked all over Dr. Whooves."

Foreman: "Seems in order. Right away, guard."

Hondo Flanks: "That was a near thing."

Dr. Whooves: "We've had worst."

Narrator: "Replied Dr. Whooves and they forged ahead.

It was daylight when their journey ended."

Hondo Flanks: "We're home!"

Narrator: "Cried Hondo Flanks."

Hondo Flanks' Driver: "Shhh!"

Narrator: "Said his driver."

Hondo Flanks' Driver: "There are the works. We'll find a place for Dr. Whooves."

Narrator: "Dr. Whooves said goodbye and thank you, and Hondo puffed away.

The next day, Hondo told the other animals all about Dr. Whooves."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Hoity Toity will have to know."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Hondo should tell him at once."

Narrator: "Added Chief Thunderhooves."

Hoity Toity: "Well, here he is."

Narrator: "Said a voice."

Hoity Toity: "Now, what's this all about?"

Soarin: "Beg pardon, sir, but we do need another animal."

Chief Thunderhooves: "Yes, sir."

Narrator: "Ventured Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "A pony, sir."

Hoity Toity: "Well, unless one is saved from death, there's little hope."

Hondo Flanks: "But sir, one has."

Hoity Toity: "Yes indeed. And thanks to you, Hondo, he is now at our works. Dr. Whooves is just what we need for Soarin's route."

Narrator: "Everyone cheered.

Now Dr. Whooves and Tank are mended and given new coats. Soarin and Dr. Whooves are happy on their route. The others laughed at first and called it "The Little Pony". Soarin and Dr. Whooves were delighted, and so The Little Pony it will always be."

Dr. Whooves Owns Up
Narrator: "On a clear day when the sky is blue and there is just enough breeze to blow the clouds away, you can stand on a big hill above the valley and watch Soarin and Dr. Whooves far below, busily at work on Soarin's route near the sea. The two ponies are very proud of their gleaming colors. Dr. Whooves often talks about the time that Hondo Flanks saved him from death."

Dr. Whooves: "If it wasn't for his help,"

Narrator: "Dr. Whooves would say."

Dr. Whooves: "I might have been caught when I ran away from the scrapyard, and I would never come to live here in Hoity Toity's town."

Narrator: "The other animals all wanted to know about Dr. Whooves' adventures."

Big Macintosh: "Amazing!"

Narrator: "Remarked Big Mac."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "Dr. Whooves..."

Narrator: "Said Cranky."

Cranky Doodle Donkey: "has resource."

Chief Thunderhooves: "And sagacity."

Narrator: "Put in Chief Thunderhooves."

Pipsqueak: "What does that mean?"

Narrator: "Whispered Pipsqueak."

Spike: "I think,"

Narrator: "Replied Spike."

Spike: "It's about being clever and wise."

Chief Thunderhooves: "He is..."

Narrator: "Finished Chief Thunderhooves."

Chief Thunderhooves: "An example to us all."

Narrator: "I'm sorry to say that Dr. Whooves became very puffed up in his head."

Dr. Whooves: "Big Mac says I'm amazing. He's right."

Narrator: "He said as he swooshed along the path.

One day, Hoity Toity came to see him."

Hoity Toity: "You are doing well. Now, you must learn how to look after changelings."

Narrator: "Every wise animal knows that you cannot trust changelings. The other animals warned Dr. Whooves, but he took no notice."

Dr. Whooves: "You think I can't manage!"

Narrator: "He said huffley."

Dr. Whooves: "Chief Thunderhooves knows better. He says I'm sagacious."

Soarin: "You maybe good gracious or whatever you call it, but changelings can be troublesome and..."

Night Light: "Say no more Soarin."

Narrator: "Said Night Light."

Night Light: "It's a pity. But the wee pony will just have to learn it for himself."

Narrator: "Dr. Whooves pulled some loaded changelings into a siding and pushed the empties to the chute.

Then he came back to take the loaded changelings away. But they were comfortable and didn't want to move."

Changelings: "What right is he to poke his head in here?

We want Soarin!

Or Night Light!

Or Hondo Flanks!"

Dr. Whooves: "Look Sharp!"

Narrator: "Huffed Dr. Whooves."

Changelings: "That's not the way to speak."

Narrator: "Hissed the changelings."

Changelings: "We'll get even."

Narrator: "Dr. Whooves heard nothing. The changelings moved smoothly at first, then suddenly, Dr. Whooves felt them push forward.

His driver applied the brakes, but they were useless against the surging changelings."

Changelings: "On! On! On!"

Narrator: "Yelled the changelings. Dr. Whooves forged hard. But still they forced him on and on.

At last, the changelings grew tired."

Dr. Whooves: "I'm winning."

Narrator: "Gasped Dr. Whooves. But it was too late.

(Crash)

Dr. Whooves lay bruised and benuised, bunkered down in the turntable well. Soarin survaved the damaged."

Soarin: "Hello, Dr. Whooves. Are you being a good gracious pony? Beg pardon, we really don't like this sort of surprise. Night Light and Hondo Flanks will miss their turntable until it's mended."

Narrator: "That evening, Dr. Whooves was hauled gently to safety."

Dr. Whooves: "I'm sorry, sir."

Narrator: "He said to Hoity Toity."

Dr. Whooves: "I should've listen to Soarin's advice. I don't feel good gracious or whatever it is. I just feel silly."

Hoity Toity: "Well Dr. Whooves,"

Narrator: "Replied Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "Now you know the damage changelings can do."

Dr. Whooves: "Yes I do, sir. I look like a load of scrap iron."

Hoity Toity: "Oh, I don't think so."

Narrator: "Laughed Hoity Toity."

Hoity Toity: "But you do need to go to the Hospital to be healed."

Narrator: "The other animals now felt sorry for Dr. Whooves."

Soarin: "The route won't be the same without you."

Narrator: "Whistled Soarin."

Soarin: "Come back soon."

Narrator: "A few days later, Dr. Whooves did come back. His coat gleemed brighter than ever. He was a wiser pony too, and never made a mistake about changelings again."

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."

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."

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!"

Spike and Pipsqueak's Christmas Adventure/Spike and Pipsqueak's Mountain Adventure
Narrator: "If someday you should see Spike the Dragon puffing happily along the route, he may be on his way to a village nestled deep in the heart of Equestria.

One December morning, Spike called to all his friends."

Spike: "It's nearly Christmas, and I'll bring you lots of letters and parcels."

Narrator: "But a week later, the storms came.

Ponyville was covered in thick snow. The animals found work difficult. Some had to help clear snow from the roads, and workmen hacked away at the frozen banks of ice.

Spike and Pipsqueak were collecting important post for Christmas."

Spike: "Driver says there's lots of post for the village."

Narrator: "Said Spike."

Spike: "I'll need an extra changeling for it all."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was feeling left out."

Pipsqueak: "It's not fair. You're not leaving any post for me."

Narrator: "But Pipsqueak's chance had come."

Spike's Driver: "There's been a change of plans."

Narrator: "Said Spike's driver."

Spike's Driver: "Hoity Toity needs us at the big station. Pipsqueak, you are to take Spike's load to the village."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was delighted, but Spike was sad."

Spike: "I won't be able to say Happy Christmas to all my friends."

Pipsqueak: "Don't worry."

Narrator: "Said Pipsqueak kindly."

Pipsqueak: "I'll do it for you."

Spike: "It's not the same."

Narrator: "Sighed Spike.

Pipsqueak was making good time on his way to the village when suddenly,"

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

Narrator: "Called his driver. There ahead was a fogman by the path. He was holding a red light."

Fogman: "The village is cut off by snow."

Narrator: "He shouted."

Fogman: "We need shovels, workmen and an owl. Leave your changelings in the siding, and go back quickly."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak was soon hurrying to Owlowiscious' tree."

Pipsqueak: "Wake up, lazywings! The mountain villagers need your help. They're stranded."

Owlowiscious: "Whizzo!"

Narrator: "Replied Owlowiscious."

Owlowiscious: "I like an emergency to keep me warm."

Narrator: "And he flew away."

Pipsqueak: "Now."

Narrator: "Sighed Pipsqueak."

Pipsqueak: "What's next?"

Narrator: "Suddenly, there was Spike with Featherweight the Pegasus and the works trailer."

Spike: "Come on, Pipsqueak."

Narrator: "Whistled Spike."

Spike: "Follow me."

Narrator: "The two animals battled their way through the snow.

At last, they reached the village. Owlowiscious was already there busily dropping food for people and animals.

Featherweight quickly got to work."

Featherweight: "Lovely stuff!"

Narrator: "He said, as he pushed the snow aside."

Villagers: "Well done, Pipsqueak! Well done, Spike!"

Narrator: "Cheered the villagers."

Villagers: "You're the best Santa Claus this village has ever had!"

Pipsqueak: "What's a Santa Claus?"

Narrator: "Asked Pipsqueak."

Spike: "Santa Claus is someone who drops presents down chimneys at Christmas time."

Narrator: "Pipsqueak looked at his head."

Pipsqueak: "I wonder if,"

Spike: "No!"

Narrator: "Laughed Spike."

Spike: "Chimneys, Pipsqueak, not funnels! Which reminds me, your post is still back at the siding, isn't it?"

Narrator: "Pipsqueak hurried back to fetch it.

Just then, Braeburn arrived with Scootaloo."

Braeburn: "We've brought lots of hot drinks and food for the villagers."

Narrator: "He whistled.

That night, all the animals went back to the library, except Braeburn. The villagers had made a plan to thank the animals. They gave Scootaloo paint pots and parcels, then they set off through the moonlit countryside.

All the animals were fast asleep in the library as Braeburn ran silently into the yard. He had no idea what the villagers were going to do, but he knew it was going to be a big surprise.

When the animals woke the next morning, they could not believe their eyes. The library had been repainted and decorated. Parcels lay everywhere. The animals cheered in delight, and everyone agreed that it was a really happy Christmas."