See You At the Show

See You At the Show is a story writeen by Loco123456

Story
The Small Controller came to the sheds one evening with an announcement. "The Great Railway Show has made a race specifically for small engines. I shall choose one of you to take part in the race, known as the 'Round Trip'." The engines were excited. "I should go since I'm the shortest out of all of you which means I'll be faster!" boasted Frank. "I'm one who gets my work done on time," said Rex. "Depending on if I need repairs I'll be able to race," said Bert. Jock and Mike looked cheerfully at each other. "I hope you get chosen," said Jock. "I hope you get chosen," said Mike.

Over the next few days they worked hard. Eventually the Small Controller chose Jock. That night at the sheds Jock told Mike all about it. "Congratulations," praised Mike. "You'll come to the show to watch me, won't you?" "I'll speak with the Small Controller," said Mike excitedly. On the inside Mike didn't feel excited. "The Small Controller needs the rest of us here to run the railway. If I left, the others might have to struggle," he thought worriedly. He made a plan. The next day Mike worked hard doing all sorts of jobs from passengers to goods to shunting. That night Jock waited eagerly for him. "Have you spoken to him yet?" "I didn't get a chance to speak with him. I'll try tomorrow."

The next morning Jock woke to find himself alone in the shed. The others had gone off to work. The Small Controller arrived with a driver. "Jock, you shall go to Arlesburgh Harbor and spend the day there. You'll sleep there too. Tomorrow you'll board the 5:36 ship to the Mainland." "Yes Sir." "Everything alright?" "Mike said you were too busy to speak with him. He wanted to see if he could come too." "I see...I'll speak with him knowing that he'd like a word." That night the Small Controller waited for Mike. "What were you wanting to speak with me about?" asked the Small Controller. "Oh dear," sighed Mike. He explained everything. "Mike, supporting you friends is very important. I'm pleased that you respect my role as the controller of the railway, but I can certainly let you come along too."

The next morning Jock woke to find Mike there too in the shed at the harbor. Later that day Jock won first place after all the cheating and rudeness from the other competators. "I'm happy you were able to come," said Jock as they sailed back to Sodor. "I'm happy I saw you won," said Mike.

Characters
Rex Mike Bert Frank Jock The Small Controller

Locations
Arlesburgh Junction Arlesburgh Harbor The Mainland Arlesdale Railway