Out On a Job

Out On a Job is a story written by Loco123456

Story
Thomas woke up to a cloudy day. He smiled cheerfully. He looked forward to another day's work. He wondered if he'd be needed else where besides his branch line. Finally Mr. Perkins arrived. "Where are going today Mr. Perkins?" asked Thomas excitedly. "We're going to work at the Steamworks." Thomas' smile faded. He didn't think there'd be much to do at the Steamworks. When he arrived Victor already had a job for him. "Please go and fetch paint and tools from Brendam." Thomas whistled and chuffed away.

He collected the supplies and came back. Kevin trundled over to him. "You're to bring Murdoch here for repairs. He derailed just outside Kirk Roman station. And be careful, I've heard from other engines that fog is on the way." "Thanks for the warning," said Mr. Perkins, who quickly checked Thomas' lamp. The workmen had Murdoch already loaded onto a flatbed. Thomas coupled up and began his journey back. "What happened?" asked Thomas as they puffed along while the fog started to roll in. "The troublesome trucks pushed me to some points that were set against me. Luckily no trains departed the platform as this occurred," explained Murdoch. "Um, Thomas? Aren't we suppose to continue going straight?" By now they'd passed some points. The signalman had diverted them off the Main Line. "We'll just have to continue going this way," said Mr. Perkins. "I'm sure we'll get back to a familiar line."

The Works Diesel and Kevin were worried. "Thomas hasn't come back Victor," said The Works Diesel. "He's on his way I'm sure," said Victor kindly. Thomas kept puffing along the unknown track. In the distance they heard a whistle. Thomas blew his whistle back. They didn't know the whistle belonged to Molly. "Oh dear, oh dear," exclaimed Molly. "Thomas is going to crash into me!" "I don't see Thomas," said Molly's driver. "But I can hear him." Finally the whistles became louder and louder until they came up to Molly. "Thomas, you scared me. Please don't do that again," said Molly shakily as her signal turned to green and she puffed away.

Thomas soon reached the Steamworks. Everyone there gave them a big welcome. "We thought you were lost," said The Works Diesel in relief. "So did we," agreed Murdoch. "Victor, if you need another engine to help out sometimes, I'd like to be available to helping you," whispered Thomas. "I'll let you know then if I need your assistance," said Victor cheerfully.

Characters
Thomas Molly Murdoch Victor Kevin Mr. Perkins Molly's Driver

Locations
The Steamworks The Main Line Brendam Kirk Roman Tidmouth Sheds