Thomas the Trackmaster Adventures Episode 24: Sticking Power

Previous Episode: Episode 23 Next Episode: Episode 25 Episode 24: Sticking Power Molly is feeling under the weather; Neville and Eagle are very unsympathetic. The problem is attributed to her tubes, but Molly cheers up when the fitter tells her that a new engine is being bought. Molly makes good time, but when she starts again her coupling breaks. The driver has an idea and glues Molly to the coaches with glue. In the shed, Molly tells the others of her adventure and goes to sleep after teasing the others not having "sticking-power". Characters: Molly Neville Eagle Thomas (cameo) Henry (cameo) Gordon (cameo) Dennis (cameo) Annie and Clarabel (cameo)

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Narrator: The holiday season was drawing to a close. It had been a busy year, but Molly was feeling unwell. Neville and Eagle were not sympathetic. Eagle: Poor old Molly. A shame she's out of puff! Neville: What you need Molly, is determination and sticking power. Molly: Sticking power be blowed! I might have known I'd get no sympathy from you two! {Later, to her fitter} I can't get my breath properly! Fitter: You need new tubes. But we can't spare you at present. Keep going, and we'll give you a new set during the winter. {pauses to look over his shoulder} Keep this under your dome, but I did hear rumors about a new engine. We need one because if any of your four failed, we'd really be in trouble. Narrator: He gave Molly's tubes a good clean. This helped a little, but Molly soon felt poorly again. Molly did her best, and one afternoon, she reached Knapford station feeling very pleased with herself. Her train was full, yet she had only lost a few minutes on the journey. Molly: {to self} A little rest gives me a chance for a good breather before the hill. Narrator: She simmered happily, as she waited for the guard to blow his whistle, and wave his green flag. The green flag waved at last. Molly: Come on! Come on, come on, come- OH! {crack!} Narrator: Suddenly, there was a jerk, and everything seemed easy! Molly's driver looked back. Molly's driver: Woah, Molly! Back we go - we've left our train behind! Guard: The tender coupling's broke. We'll just have to stick around until someone can bring us a spare. Molly: {angrily} Stick around?! I know what Neville and Eagle will say about "sticking"! Molly's driver: Hey! You've given me an idea! Narrator: He disappeared into the station shop, and returned carrying a small box. Molly's driver: Glue - it's supposed to stick anything! Molly: Even trains? Narrator: Her driver ignored her, and set to work. Molly: Now I've heard everything! Narrator: Then, an idea came to her, and she smiled! Molly: {smirking} That'll stop their teasing! Narrator: At last, the job was done. Molly's driver: There's no hurry. We'll take is steadily, and make sure the passengers get home. The guard has told them what's happened, and they said they don't mind being late. Narrator: Gordon's hill was the difficult part. Gently and carefully, Molly eased the train up the hill, and after that, though she took care, it was growing confidence as she arrived at Maron where Gordon was waiting. The passengers congratulated her, and gave her three cheers. When Neville and Eagle came into the shed that evening, they looked tired. Eagle: Phew! Thank goodness we're not as busy as that every day! Molly: {grinning} Sorry you're tired! I thought you older engines had sticking power! What you need is... Narrator: And she told them about her adventure with the glue. Molly: ...so that's sticking power! Never mind - some of us have it, and some of us don't. Good night! Narrator: And she went happily to sleep. THE END

[edit]Fun Facts

In real life, Molly would not be glued to the coaches if she started.