Dear Walt: Your three dogs, Lady, Tramp, and Pongo have done wonders for the Fat Controllers railway. But the one dog you feel honor for is Scamp. Scamp doesn't remember you too much, his mother and father talked so much about you, that he wanted to make you happy. And with the help of a new engine, he's proven his loyalty to his family and to you. These stories tell you all about them. He hopes you will like them.
The Author
The Tank Engine
It's been two months since Pongo, Lady, and Tramp have work on the North Western Railway. They love their jobs very much, but lots of stuff has been happing lately. Passengers and critics have been writing good reviews for the railway. So much that more people want to travel on the railway, and more companies want to do business with The Fat Controller.
As a result the railway became very busy. Gordon and Henry had to take the passengers wherever they want to go, Edward and James would shunt their coaches and trucks in the yard, and something Edward or James would a goods train to the station.
They don't mind the work, but this businesses, would often result in the dogs and drivers and firemen working late. The Drivers and Firemen don't mind, but the dogs were getting exhausted and they wanted to spend time with their families.
The Fat Controller called the dogs in for a meeting.
The Fat Controller: As you know our railway is getting very busy lately, what with you helping the engines so much, you got the jobs done on time, and we're getting praises from people wanted to come to the railway. I'm really proud of all you; it's been a year since we've been busy this.
The dogs smiled at him.
Tramp: Thank you sir, we love our jobs.
Lady: We really do, it's one of the few things to keep us going.
The Fat Controller: I'm glad to hear that, but I know that most of you are a bit tired for staying here late to get the jobs finished and I know you want to spend time with your pups. So I have decided to buy another engine to come and help run the line.
The dogs were pleased to hear this news.
Tramp: When will this engine arrived sir?
The Fat Controller: The new engine is expected to arrive tomorrow morning at 9.
Lady: Will there also be a new dog with the engine?
That Fat Controller: Well I was thinking about buying a dog too, so they both can learn and help our railway, but with the money I spend with the engine, I don't have enough to buy a dog as well.
Both Lady and Tramp looked at each other.
Tramp: Sir, um how old does a dog have to be to be a train helper?
The Fat Controller: Well I was thinking the dog should be at least 2 or 3 month old, that way they can both learn together.
Lady: Well because I know someone who would be happy to help out.
The Fat Controller looked at them.
Lady and Tramp returned home after the meeting.
Lady: Scamp, Scamp where are you?!
Annette: He's out in the backyard playing with Danielle mom.
Lady and Tramp saw Scamp and Danielle wrestling together.
Scamp: Okay, okay Danielle you win!
Tramp: Son, can you come inside please, your mom and I would like to talk to you.
Scamp was a bit worried, he wasn't in trouble, or so he thought. He went inside the living room.
Scamp: Is everything okay?
Lady: Everything is fine we just want to talk that's all.
Tramp: Yeah we got good news.
They told Scamp about the new engine arriving soon, he was excited.
Scamp: Oh boy a new engine? That's great! Who's going to be the dog?!
Lady and Tramp looked at him and smiled.
Lady: Well The Fat Controller doesn't have enough money to buy a pup.
Tramp: So your mother and I deiced that you should come and be the helper.
Scamp was so surprise he almost burst!
Scamp: Really, I get to be the helper?!
He was jumping and running too much that his sisters came in wondering what was going on. Scamp told them the wonderful news.
Danielle: That's great news Scamp, I'm proud of you!
Scamp: Thanks, thanks mom, thanks dad, I'm ready to make you guys proud.
Tramp: We know son, and we know you're going to do great.
The next morning Scamp was so excited to start work that he was up early and trying to wake is mom and dad.
Scamp: Come mom, dad, I want to start work. I don't want to be late!
Lady: Scamp calm down it's only 7 in the morning. The new engine won't arrive till 9.
Scamp: But I want to meet him now!
Tramp: I know you're excited son, but you've got to wait patiently.
Scamp: Can we at least have breakfast, I'm getting hungry.
Tramp and Lady woke up and went into the kitchen, Scamp was growing more and more excited and impatience, he really wanted to start. Lady and Tramp had to keep him in check and they soon ate their breakfast.
They've finished their breakfast and went to the train to fine the engine.
Scamp: Wow, this is awesome, how come you never told me about this place dad?!
Tramp: Well I didn't think you would like it.
Scamp: Are you kidding I love it!
Lady: Well let see if we can find your new engine.
Lady and Tramp showed Scamp around and they soon found Edward.
Edward: Hello Lady, hello Tramp.
Lady: Morning Edward.
Scamp was even more amazed.
Scamp: Wow a talking train!
Edward smiled at Scamp.
Edward: Is this your son?
Tramp: Yes sir, Edward this our boy Scamp, Scamp this is Edward he's the most kindest and wisest engines around here. I use to work with him when I was your age.
Scamp: Wow, it's amazing to meet you Edward.
Edward: Thanks, it's nice to meet you Scamp, welcome to the railway.
Scamp: Thank you, I'm ready to be helpful around here.
Edward: Well that's good to hear, we've been getting very busy lately and we do need help here. Me and Lady can teach you if you like.
Suddenly they heard a voice from behind.
?: Excuse me, but is this the North Western Railway?
The dogs turn and they were surprised. The new engine had six small wheels, a short stumpy funnel, a short stumpy boiler, and a short stumpy dome. Lady and Tramp were a bit worried. Scamp was amazed.
?: What's wrong do I have something on my face?
Lady: No is not that, and yes this is the North Western Railway, it's just that um…
Tramp (Whispered to Scamp): I'm sorry son, maybe we can ask the Fat Controller if…
Scamp: What are you sorry for dad, I love him!
Lady and Tramp were surprised.
Tramp: You really mean it?
Scamp: Of course just look at him, he so much different than the others, so he must be something special, and you chose me because I'm special too.
?: Really you think I'm special?
Scamp: Of course, I'm Scamp, what's your name?
Thomas: You can call me Thomas.
Lady: Welcome to the railway Thomas, you know Scamp is right you are something special, this is the first time I've met an engine that doesn't have a tender, where do you keep your coal?
Thomas: I have a bunker to keep the coal, and it works wonders for me, cause I can go fast backwards and forwards.
Scamp: Wow that's awesome; I can't wait to start working with you!
Just then they heard a whistle and in came Gordon to the station.
Gordon: Oh no, this is a disaster; The Fat Controller must have made a mistake.
Tramp: Hello Gordon, this is my son Scamp.
Gordon: Well he certainly looks a lot like you. I'm just sorry he as to stay with that sorry excuse for an engine.
The dogs, Edward, and Thomas were cross.
Scamp: What's that suppose to mean, this engine right here is special.
Gordon: Hmm, for shunting maybe, but he's not even strong or bigger than any of us.
Thomas: Well I may not be as big or strong as you, but I was very useful on the mainland.
Lady: Beside he just got here, give him a chance I'm sure he can be useful here too.
Gordon: Well stick around then, and if you're really useful as you say you are then maybe you will be helpful here. Come along Tramp we got some passengers to pull.
Tramp climb into Gordon's cab and they soon set off.
Scamp: What's that engines problem?
Edward: I'm sorry Scamp, that there is Gordon he can be an airhead at times, but he's quite nice once you get to know him.
Thomas looked a bit sad.
Scamp: Hey don't listen to him, he's wrong you might not be big, so what, I know we'll both do great together, and I believe you.
Thomas felt better from hearing that.
Thomas: Thank you Scamp.
Just then the Fat Controller arrived.
The Fat Controller: Hello there you must be the new engine, and you must be Lady and Tramp's son, what are your names?
Thomas: I'm Thomas.
Scamp: My name is Scamp sir and I'm ready to be really useful like my mother and father sir, thank you so much for letting me work on your railway sir!
The Fat Controller: Welcome to the North Western Railway Thomas and Scamp, and I know you two will be really useful, but you both have a lot to learn are you sure your ready for this responsibility?
Thomas and Scamp: Yes sir; we're ready sir.
The Fat Controller: Excellent! Then Edward, Lady; please so Thomas and Scamp around the place and show them their jobs.
Edward and Lady: Yes sir!
The Fat Controller: Good, welcome again and I hope you'll like it here you two.
So the Fat Controller went back to his office.
Lady: Well Scamp, Thomas; welcome to the railway, are you ready for work?
Scamp and Thomas: Yes please!
So Edward and Lady showed Scamp and Thomas around the place, and they soon learn what they had to do.