Harry and the Coaches

Transcript
Narrator: Harry was a new engine who lived at a station at the other end of the line. He had four small wheels in front and six driving wheels behind. They weren't as big as Montana's, and they weren't as small as Casey Jr's. He was still fairly new and still had a lot to learn.

Hoity Toity: You're a special mixed traffic engine. You'll be able to pull coaches or trucks quite easily.

Narrator: But trucks are not easy things to manage. On his first day, they had pushed him, Rarity and William down a hill and into a field. He had been very ill after the accident, but now he had new brakes and a shiny coat of red paint.

Hoity Toity: The red paint will cheer you up after your accident.

Narrator: Rarity marveled at Harry's new paint job.

Rarity: I must say, not only will you cheer up but it makes you look as handsome as a fire ruby. No inclusions pristine fast, it's the works. (Dramatically faints.)

Harry: Is she ok?

Fluttershy: Well, um... Yes. This happens a lot.

Harry: Well, I really like my red paint too.

Hoity Toity: Ahem. Anyway, Harry, you will be working with Rarity and William. You are to pull coaches today and Johnny, Fluttershy and Rachel here shall help you.

Harry: Yes Sir.

Rarity: You can count on me.

William: No problem. We'll teach him the ways of the railway before you can say Wild Nor Wester.

Hoity Toity: Wild-Nor-Wester.

(The others started laughing and William quickly found his voice.)

William: Ok, maybe not that quickly, but still, we can help Harry learn our ways.

Johnny: I ready to help teach our new friend ropes of passenger trains.

Fluttershy: Um yes Sir. We'll do our best.

Rachel: Yes sir. You can count on us, sir.

Narrator: They went together to find the coaches.

Johnny: Now be very careful with the coaches Harry. They don't like to be bumped. Trucks are a different matter.

Rachel: You see, trucks are silly, noisy and naughty and if they are misbehaving they need to be bumped and taught a lesson. But coaches get cross and will pay you out.

Fluttershy: That's right. Not mention that coaches are a bit more timid to like newborn bouncing baby bunnies and need to be handled with care, so please, be very careful with the coaches.

Harry: Don't worry Fluttershy. I am being careful.

Narrator: They took the coaches to the platform, and were coupled up in front. Hoity Toity, the stationmaster, and some little boys all came to admire Harry's shining rods and red paint. Harry was pleased.

Rarity: My word. You must be the toast of the island Harry darling. You do look marvelous.

Harry: Wow your right Rarity. I am a really useful engine.

Rarity: Darling, watch out for...

Narrator: But it was too late. Harry was so excited that he accidentally let off steam. Hoity Toity, the stationmaster, Fluttershy, and the guard all jumped and a shower of water fell onto Hoity Toity's nice new sunglasses.

Rarity: ...For Hoity Toity's new expensive 2 pounds 9 shillings sunglasses.

Harry: Oh dear. This is not good.

Narrator: At that moment the whistle blew and in a panic, Harry thought they had better go, so they went.

Harry: Go on! Make tracks! Go on! Make tracks!

William: Easy, Harry, Easy! Your starting too quick. You're going to jar your passengers if you start like this.

Johnny: Don't push! Don't push!

Fluttershy: Gently Harry, Gently!

Rachel: Slow down Harry, and calm yourself.

Rarity: Remember, gently darling.

Narrator: Johnny and Fluttershy didn't like starting quickly. The coaches grumbled too.

Coaches: Don't go so fast! Don't go so fast!

Coach 1: (Sighs) Why didn't we get picked for Casey Jr's branchline instead of 7 and 8?

Coach 2: No clue number 1.

Narrator: But Harry did not listen. He wanted to run away before Hoity Toity could call him back. He didn't even want to stop at the first station.

William: Ok, (Applies breaks but they don't stop.) What the? Come on Harry. I'm applying brake so stop will ya?

Narrator: Rachel, Fluttershy, and Johnny tried hard to stop.

Rachel: Come on Johnny, brake!

Fluttershy: Come on Johnny. We've got to stop the train.

Johnny: I'm trying! I'm trying!

Narrator: But it was no use. They all overshot the station and the two coaches in front were beyond the platform before they stopped. They had go back and let the passengers get out.

Harry: Oops.

Rarity: Never mind, Harry. Just back up please, darling.

Narrator: Lots of people came to look at Harry and as no one seemed to know about Hoity Toity's sunglasses. Harry felt happier. Presently, they came to the station where Casey Jr. was waiting with his two coaches.

Rarity: Oh look, there's Casey Jr.

Fluttershy: Yes and Twilight & Pinkie Pie.

Casey Jr: Hullo Harry old chap you feeling better? That right. And hey there Johnny, Rachel, William, Rarity and Fluttershy.

Twilight: Hullo guys. Good to see you all. How's Harry coming along?

William: Pretty good actually. We're just taking a stopping passenger train today with Johnny.

Rachel: That's right. I'm working with Johnny and Fluttershy. Rarity is working with Harry and William.

Rarity: Indeed and despite overshooting the first station, things are still going smoothly.

Pinkie pie: Well, that's a good start.

Coach 2: (Whispers to coaches 7 & 8) Be lucky your on the branchline. Harry had bumped us on the way out.

Coach 8: Oh calm down number 2. He is trying, unlike Stan and Mally.

Coach 3: Oh, don't remind us of those 2, please!

Coach 7: After you've been rude to Casey Jr, you really needed that.

Coaches on Harry's and Johnny's train: Hump!

(Whistle rings out.)

Casey Jr: Ah. That's my guard's whistle. Sorry I can't chat, I don't know what Hoity Toity would do without me to run this branch line.

Twilight Sparkle/Pinkie Pie/Casey Jr's coaches: Bye, everye.

Narrator: Both trains set off importantly. Harry and Johnny left the junction, then passed the field where Harry had had his 1st accident on the island. The fence was mended and the cows were back again. Harry whistled, but they paid no attention. They did pay attention to Fluttershy, though.

Fluttershy: Hullo cows.

Cows: Moo! (Translation) Hello Fluttershy.

Narrator: They clattered through Johnny's station yard and started to climb the hill beyond.

Harry: Whew! This hill ever so steep!

Johnny: Don't worry. I've tackled this hill before.

Narrator: And with a great effort from both engines and crew, they reached the top and sailed down the other end. They rested at the next station. Then Johnny, Fluttershy, William and Rachel told Rarity and Harry about Montana and Rainbow Dash's incident on the hill.

Rarity: Hahahahahaha! Too rich! HAHAHAHAHHA!

Narrator: Harry laughed so much that he got hiccoughs and surprised and old lady in a black bonnet. She dropped all her parcels and three porters, the stationmaster, William, Rachel, Rarity, Fluttershy and the guard had to run after her picking them up.

Fluttershy: Wait… You forgot your parcels madam…

Old Lady: Oh, thank you, dear.

Narrator: After that incident, William and Rachel changed cabs with Johnny and Harry for the return trip which went without any mishap. Harry was quiet in the shed that night. He had enjoyed his day, but he was little afraid of what Hoity Toity would say about the sunglasses. Back at Knapford hotel. William Holden and Rachel Raven were with the ponies at lounging room. The mane 6 ponies and William and Rachel were all playing Billards together, which ended with Rainbow Dash nearly winning with Applejack as runner up but Twilight Sparkle used her mathematics skills to judge her aims just right.

William: Hey Rachel, Fluttershy….

Rachel: Yes William?

William: I want to apologize for causing us to overshoot the platform. I tried to stop him, but he was just very scared about the sunglasses incident and so distracted, his brakes wouldn't respond.

Fluttershy: It's alright William. You didn't mean to cause any trouble.

Rachel: Besides, it's only his first real trial anyway. No need to worry.

William: (Yawn) Oh well. I guess you're right there Rachel.

Narrator: They all had a good laugh about it and then retired to bed in their respected rooms.

(Commercial Break)

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