It was a humid and rainy day at Crovans Gate. Neil, Thomas, and James sat in a siding by the SKR sheds where Skarloey sat. The engines were patiently waiting slightly confused at their current position. They were talking when a pair of cars pulled up, out of one came the Fat Controller,the Thin Controller and his secretary. Out of the other came a few men and women in 19th century dresses. The engines raised their eyebrows as the Controllers and visitors came up to them.

"Ah, I'm glad to see you all here." The Fat Controller began. "These fine ladies and gentlemen are from the Vicarstown based Sherlock Holmes Society. They want to learn more about your meeting with the esteemed detective."

James, Skarloey, and Thomas looked confused by this while Neil smiled, "Ah th' braw chiel. Ah min' his visit weel!" Neil replied. Now most of the people looked confused until Thomas translated, "Neil just said that he remembered the gentleman well." The people nodded understandingly and then a tall older man with tanned skin in a suit came forward. "Neil, since you remember the man so well could you tell your story first? And Thomas was it? Could you translate? I admit I have trouble understanding him."

"Of course." Thomas said while Neil looked confused, "Wa dae ye need tae translate? Ah spick clearly!" Thomas rolled his eyes and said "Not everyone knows Scottish. I know, they're heathens." Neil looked impressed "It was th' summer ay eighteen ninety seven. puckle weeks efter th' cornish horrur. Ah hud a bit ay a breakdoon efter hearin' 'at an' hud jist gotten back tae wark." Thomas was about to speak when the man said "The Cornish Horror? The Tregennis tragedy?"

"Th' huir uv a sam. dreadful it was." Neil replied and Thomas said "The very same." The man took out a notebook and wrote in it.

"Ah first mit th' cheil at vicarstoon dock station. he cam by ferry wi' a doctur. Ah forgit fa."

July 2nd, 1897

Neil came into the station quietly, his face had a dreadful pallor from his recent nervous breakdown. Then he heard a voice, "I still don't understand why I have to be here." His companion replied "You failed to get the rest you needed. This time you will rest until you leave." Neil looked over and saw two gentlemen approaching the platform. One was tall, over 6 feet, with a neat proper attire Neil approved of. The other was was slightly shorter and neatly dressed as well but seemed frustrated with his companion.

The tall man came to the engine and asked "When is the next train for Norramby departing?"

Neils driver smiled and said "Forty Five minutes. Here for a recovery gents?"

The shorter man replied "Yes, we had an incident down south." The taller seemed nonplussed at that description and said "I had business when I should've rested. My doctor has suggested Skarloey springs as a place to recover and stay around Norramby for peace."

The driver chuckled, "Fine place as any. Norramby is quiet this time of year until the storms pass." The tall man frowned but the shorter man said "Lets get something to eat Holmes. It'll settle our stomachs." The tall man sighed and said "Indeed, also driver get your engine something to calm his nerves."

Neil and his driver looked at the man in surprise, then Holmes said "Your safety valve, it's going off irregularly and shaking every now and again." Then he walked to the food vendor with his companion in tow.

Present

"It must've been a shock for you." The leader of the group said. Neil smiled "It was. Ah thooght he was magic myself. Ah didne ken fa th' stoatin detectife was." Thomas translated, "He didn't know about Mr. Holmes." The group nodded and wrote down the words.

"Before the incident we are leading up to, did anything happen?" The leader asked.

"Nae much, efter puckle weeks he travelled tae wellsworth an' suddery fur a thesis. otherwise it was whieest." Thomas translated "Nothing much, he travelled to Wellsworth and Suddery for a thesis. Otherwise quiet."

"Then came the murder of Mr. Horner?" The leader asked.

"Och aye, 'at most fool mudder."

September 1st, 1897

Crovan's Gate

Neil came to the platform with a stopping train, he looked over and saw the two gentlemen. "Awrite gentlemen, hae ye hud a braw time?" The other man, Dr. Watson, replied "We had a fine time. Thank you, Neil."

Then a scream came from the other platform, the two men looked over. A voice called "Police!" Holmes said "Ah, Watson it seems the hunts afoot!"

The two rushed over, on the platform they saw a crowd surrounding a carriage.

Present

"Skarloey, I think you can fill in part two." The leader said.

Skarloey smiled, "Well then. I should've realized he was someone famous in retrospect."

Flashback

Skarloey came into the station where a crowd gathered around around a carriage. Before Skarloey could say anything Agnes, on a siding screamed "Murder! FIRE! POLICE!"

"Enough you silly coach!" called a railway worker.

Holmes got into the coach while Watson looked over the body. A few minutes later a third voice was heard and Holmes threw out a man. The dazed man looked up and said "Wutz hapoening?"

"He's not guilty!" Holmes called, "He's drugged!"

The murderous crowd, prepared to beat the man down for his heinous crime stopped and one said "How do you know?"

Doctor Watson stood up and said "The drug needle here has a relaxant!"

The crowds leader turned to him as Watson and Holmes approached and showed their passports. The leader looked impressed and said "Back off gents!" The two men went back to work looking over the area when the constable arrived.

The man was large and rather buffoonish, before the crowd could explain the constable said "Ah-ha! I see these two gentlemen have apprehended the murderer!" Agnes screamed and began to cry, the crowd shouted as they recovered their hearing.

Holmes walked up to the constable and said "Ah Constable! I wish to show you the scene to prevent an unjust arrest! Watson, please bring out the needle."

Present

"Ah still cannae believe hoo he kent th' drug was a relaxant jist by lookin'!" Neil exclaimed, "Neil and I are impressed he knew what drug it was by sight alone!: Thomas translated. Skarloey and the others looked impressed until they noticed the society members looking somewhat embarrassed.

Neil looked sad as he said "Dornt teel me he took those vile substances." The society leader simply nodded sadly as he could guess what the engine was asking about.

Thomas then said "What happened next Skarloey?"

"Ah, well after Watson spent ten minutes explaining to the constable about the various properties of medical drugs came Dr. Wells of Crovans Gate. Holmes began to explain about why the man was innocent."

Flashback

"And that is why the drug is used as a relaxant Constable." Doctor Wells explained. The constable smiled and said "Thank you Doctor. Nice to hear a professionals opinion."

Watson glared at the constable as Doctor Wells only looked annoyed. It was clear that the medical professional was just as annoyed with the policeman. Then Holmes said "Glad we finally agreed this unfortunate soul." He gestured at the still drugged up man, "Now officer, let me show you some features that you may find interesting."

He delivered the officer over to the coach who was still sobbing and went through still untouched evidence. For a few minutes the Constable looked incredulous at Holmes as he explained the various pieces of evidence. Then he said "You picked all that up?"

"It's quite obvious with good lighting and keen eyes." Holmes explained.

The Constable muttered something but seemed impressed enough to listen to Holmes who explained more about the third figure in the coach who had most likely committed the crime. Neil, still stuck at the station heard the description and realized he knew someone like it.

There weren't many men who wore rose sceneted perfume in England, let alone Sodor!

"Ah ken th' devil fa did thes act! it's maister morraw!" Neil shouted! The crowd, passengers and detective all turned to him while the coaches chattered excitedly. Holmes looked perplexed and asked, "Who is mister Morraw?"

The Constable slapped his forehead and said "That makes sense! Mister Morrow is a young gentleman from the Mainland. He came here to pay off some debts. Even if the face is bashed in I guarantee the dead man is a money lender!"

Holmes looked excited and said "He must've jumped off at Norramby after bashing the door lock in." The Constable took out a stick and plunged it into the door opposite the platform through the carriage body. The door flew open and Holmes said "He must be heading to Vicarstown! Hurry! Watson, the Revolver!" The police officers and duo rushed to the platform of trains going to Vicarstown while the telegraph operator sent an alarm to Vicarstown.

Luckily for all, Holmes had remembered the Rose scent and picked the man out of a large crowd going onto the ferry to England. Two months later, Elias Morrow was hung for murdering the money lender, Amos and stealing the 200 pounds the deceased had on him.

Present day

"A satisfyin' end tae sic' a wretched cheil." Neil said unapologetically, "Deprivin' mr. amos's bairns ay their faither loch 'at!" Thomas translated, "A satisfying end to the wretched man. Depricing Mr. Amos's children of their father."

The society leader nodded and said "Given the brutality I don't hold it against you for thinking that." Neil smiled and said "Thenk ye."

The leader turned to his notebook and said "Now then, Thomas. Let us hear your tale. The year was 1917, just before you were purchased."

Thomas blinked and then a long forgotten memory came up and he grinned, "Well then. It's quite a story."

-End of Part One-

*-This story takes place in the aftermath of The Devils Foot. I put it here as I like to think Watson was hardly forgiving of Holmes for some of his actions during this and lack of rest. Sadly Sodor decided to be exciting for Holmes, luckily after he had recovered.
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