Trapped at the Scrapyard

"Trapped at the Scrapyard" is part 2 of the "Part at Callan Castle" miniseries.

Story
As the party day neared, Lord Callan needed to put up the posters; but he also knew that when he told Sir Topham Hatt about the party, he would want to inspect the tracks. The branch line wasn't heavily used, except at certain times of the year, and for important occasions. So Lord Callan went to Callan Junction. "Listen you two, I know there's Callan's Pond over there. When Winston and the platelayers arrive, you mustn't tell them to remove the points." "What nonsense!" said one of the signalmen, banging his hand on top of a lever. "Those points NEED to be removed. They're a danger to the railway." "Look, if you tell them about the points, I'll make sure you're not in here anymore..." The two signalmen looked at each other. "Fine. We won't say anything." "Good." But Lord Callan decided to make a mental note to himself about some near-by bushes as he left the signalbox. "I'll keep an eye on them." He soon told Sir Topham Hatt, who indeed said that the branch line would need to be inspected. "Just to make sure the rails can handle the workload." The next day the platelayers from Callan arrived with Winston. "Are all the points in good working order?" asked the Foreman. "Yes Sir." "What about those points over there, leading to the pond?" said Winston. "They're in good condition too." Then one of the workers came up. "Everything's fine here Sir; except the bend heading off to town of Misty Valley." While all of this took place, Lord Callan squatted behind the bushes. When the team had gone in their train and Winston following close behind he left for the castle.

Once the inspection was finished work began. Harvey was assigned to help remove the old rails and ballast, while Ryan was assigned to take the old rails, bolts, chairs, and sleepers to the Scrapyard. "You're all set Ryan. I'll have more flatbeds loaded and ready for you when you return." "What about the ballast?" "I'll be taking it to Arlesburgh. From there it'll go to the Arlesdale Ballast company, who'll take care of it from there." "Right then. Bye for now!"